Timbre Parameters - Korg KingKORG Parameter Manual

KingKORG Parameter Guide
Timb B Ch (Timbre B MIDI channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Global, 01...16]
When the "VOIC.MODE" is set to either Layer or Multi, this parameter can be
used to set the MIDI channel for timbre 2. If you choose Global, the MIDI
channel of timbre 2 will match the global MIDI channel.
The settings of this page will be available if the "p03:Common" page
VoiceMode parameter is set to "Layer" or "Split".
TIP: The MIDI channel for timbre A is specified by the MIDI Basic page Global Ch parameter.
Split Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[C -1...G 9]
This specifies the range of notes for which each timbre will sound.
Notes below the specified note number will be sounded by timbre A, and notes
above and including the specified note number will be sounded by timbre B.
You can also easily specify the Split Key by using the keyboard. Hold down the
SHIFT/EXIT button and press the SPLIT (POSITION) to access the following
screen.
The settings on this page will apply if the "p03:Common" page VoiceMode
parameter is set to "Split".
The previous setting
When you press a key, that key will be specified as the Split Key, and you'll
automatically return to the previous screen. You can also select this setting by
turning the VALUE dial instead of using the keyboard.
KeyResponse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[Norm, Shlw, Deep]
This specifies the response of the keyboard.
In addition to the conventional velocity-sensitive mode, the KingKORG's
keyboard provides a "switch mode" that simulates the keyboard response of a
vintage synth or an actual organ. In switch mode, the response is extremely
quick and velocity is not detected, providing a playing feel that's ideal for rapid
synth lead passages or rapidly repeated synth brass chords.
Norm (Normal):
This is the conventional response mode that provides velocity sensitivity.
Deeply-played keystrokes will be sounded with a velocity corresponding to
your playing dynamics.
Shlw (Shallow):
This is a "switch mode" in which notes are turned on or off even by
shallow keystrokes.
This mode is effective when you're playing a legato melody, or when
playing a rapid glissando with the palm of your hand. By striking the
keyboard strongly or releasing it rapidly, you can produce the distinctive
bounce (double triggering when you release a key) that is typical of an
organ keyboard.
Deep:
This is a "switch mode" in which notes are turned on or off by deep
keystrokes.
It will feel as though the note sounds when the key reaches the bottom of
its full stroke. This mode is effective when playing crisp melodies or
repeated chords.
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Timbre parameters

If the "p03:Common" page VoiceMode parameter is set to "Layer" or "Split",
the parameters of pages s01–s80 will show the timbre that's selected by the
TIMBRE A/B select buttons.
s01~04: Voice
These settings specify whether the timbre will play monophonically or
polyphonically, how retriggering will occur, and how the unison function will
stack multiple copies of a voice at the same pitch.
TIP: If you simultaneously press more keys than the maximum polyphony that's specified,
the key you pressed last will take priority.
Assign (Voice Assign) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Mono1, Mono2, Poly]
This parameter specifies how notes will be articulated from the keyboard (or
MIDI source).
Mono1:
The timbre will play monophonically. If you continue holding down the key
that you first pressed, the EG will not retrigger when you play the second
and subsequent keys. Use this setting when you want to play legato.
Mono2:
The timbre will play monophonically. The EG will be retriggered each time
you press a key.
Poly:
The program will play polyphonically, allowing you to play chords. The
maximum polyphony is 24 voices.
The value you' ll be
setting
Unison Voice
Specifies the number of voices that will be stacked.
Off:
Unison is off.
2:
Unison is on; two voices will be stacked.
3:
Unison is on; three voices will be stacked.
4:
Unison is on; four voices will be stacked.
Depending on other voice-related settings, the number of voices that
you specify here may not actually be sounded.
Turning on the Unison function will limit the available polyphony.
Detune (Unison Detune) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [00...99]
Specifies (in units of cents) the amount of detuning that will occur between the
stacked voices.
The number of voices that you specify for the Unison Voice will change the
way that detuning occurs.
The setting on this page is available if unison is on (Unison Voice set to
"2"–"4").
2 voice
Spread (Unison Spread) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[000...127]
Spread controls the width of the stereo spread (panning) of the stacked voices.
The stacked notes will be spread evenly, according to the number of voices
specified by the Unison Voice and the value that you specify here.
The setting on this page will be available if unison is on (Unison Voice set to
"2"–"4").
s05~12: Pitch
These settings affect the pitch of the timbre.
The pitch of all oscillators in the timbre you're editing will be affected
simultaneously.
Set the transpose and tuning parameters to obtain the desired pitch.
This is also where you specify the amount of pitch change that will occur when
you move the joystick in the horizontal direction (X-axis), and adjust settings
for portamento.
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Note on
EG
Mono1
Trigger
EG
Mono2
Trigger
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Off, 2, 3, 4]
99
Unison
0
Detune
Parameters
Note on
4 voice
99
Unison
0
Detune