Using The Step Sequencer; Other Functions; Specifications - Korg OPSIX Quick Start Manual

Randomized editing
This sets the current program's parameters in the selected scope to random values.
Use this to find new inspiration when you are creating sounds.
1.
Press the button [14] to display the Randomize page.
2.
Select the scope of parameters to randomize. Change the SCOPE parameter with
the DATA ENTRY A knob. PROGRAM is selected by default, meaning all of the
program parameters will be randomized.
3.
Press the YES button [8] to show a confirmation message.
4.
Press the YES button [8] again to randomize.
Detailed editing
You can make detailed edits as follows.
1.
Press the desired PAGE SELECT button [13] between the MODE and EFFECT
buttons to display the corresponding page. To display one of the secondary
pages as shown below the buttons, hold the SHIFT button [16] down and select
the desired page.
2.
Sometimes the left side of the screen will indicate that multiple subpages are
available. You can use the PAGE < and > buttons [7] to cycle through them.
3.
You can edit the parameters for each operator on the MODE, PITCH and
LEVEL pages. Use the OP SELECT + and − buttons [18] to select the operator to
edit.
Select the operator
to edit using the OP
SELECT + and −
buttons
4.
Use the DATA ENTRY A–F knobs [12] to change the parameters.
Each page's editable parameters are shown below:
MODE: Change the operator mode and output waveforms for OP 1–6.
PITCH: Change the pitch of OP 1–6, as well as the pitch modulation from the
LFO/EG.
LEVEL/EG: Set the output levels, EG and key tracking for OP 1–6.
MOD: Configure LFO 1–3 and EG 1–3.
FILTER: Set the overall filter used for OP 1–6.
EFFECT: Used for selecting effect types or making detailed edits to the effects.
ARP: Configure the arpeggiator.
SEQ: Used for setting how the sequencer operates, and for making detailed edits
to the sequence data.
VOICE: Set whether a sound plays in mono, poly or unison mode.
V.PATCH: Specify the destination and depth of the effect produced by the LFO,
EG and other modulation sources.
MISC: Used for changing other program parameters. You can copy operators on
the OP UTIL page.
GLOBAL: Used for configuring the overall instrument. The settings you make
in this mode are not saved to a program, but instead apply to all programs. Any
changes you make will be saved automatically.
Tip: For details on each parameter and for more information on the effect
parameters, see the Owner's Manual (PDF).
Saving a program
Save any programs to the opsix that you have edited.
Any edits you make will be lost if you turn off the power of the opsix or select a
different program before saving the data.
1.
Press the WRITE button [15].
The opsix will enter program save standby mode, and the YES and NO buttons
will blink.
2.
Change the program name as necessary.
PROGRAM knob [5]: Changes the character at the cursor position.
SHIFT button [16]: Changes the type of character to input.
PAGE < and > buttons [7]: Moves the cursor. Hold down the SHIFT button
while pressing the PAGE < button to delete the character at the cursor position.
Hold down the SHIFT button while pressing the PAGE > button to insert a
blank space at the cursor position.
DATA ENTRY A–F knob [12]: Turning this knob left or right is the same as
pressing the PAGE < and > buttons in succession.
3.
Press the YES button to confirm the program name.
4.
Turn the PROGRAM knob to select the program location to which will save
your edited sound.
Select a different program if you wish to keep the original program.
Tip: Press the NO button to cancel.
5.
Press the YES button to save the program.
The program will be saved, and the message "Write Completed" will be shown in
the display.
Never turn off the power while a program is being saved. Doing so may
corrupt the internal data.

Using the step sequencer

The opsix has a polyphonic sequencer that features up to 16 steps. Sequence data for
the step sequencer can be saved in each program. In addition to note data, you can
also record and play back motion sequences (these are changes made to the sound
using the knobs or sliders on the opsix).
Playback and recording on the step sequencer
Here we will play back the sequence data recorded for each program.
1.
Press the PLAY button [22].
The sequence data recorded for the currently selected program will play.
2.
Press the REC button when you want to record what you play on the keyboard.
The REC button [23] will light up, and all notes that you play afterwards will be
recorded as sequence data. Press the REC button again to finish recording.
3.
To stop sequence data playback, press the PLAY button again.
NOTE: Any data you record will be lost if you turn off the power on the opsix
or select a different program before saving the data. → "Saving a
program"
Step recording
1.
Press the SEQ STEPS/FAVORITE MODE button [21] to select SEQ STEPS.
2.
Select a program, and then press the REC button.
The STEP 1 button will blink.
3.
Use the STEP 1–16 buttons [26] to select the steps to input.
The STEP buttons that you select will blink.
4.
Press one or more keys on the keyboard at the same time to record one or more
notes at the current step.
Press one of the STEP 1–16 buttons while holding down a key to record a tie.
The tie will connect the note to the step you pressed.
5.
When the set number of steps have finished recording, step recording will
automatically end (the REC button will go dark).
Press the REC button during recording to stop recording midway.
6.
After you have finished recording, save the program.
If you select another program before saving your edited program, the sequence
data in the newly selected program will be recalled, and the sequence data you
recorded will be lost.
Saving a program will overwrite the sequence data at that program location.
Restoring the opsix to factory-set default settings
To restore the opsix to its factory default state, turn on the power while holding
down the SHIFT and WRITE/RECALL buttons. See the Owner's Manual (PDF) for
details.
Never turn off the power while data is being loaded. Doing so may corrupt
the internal data.
Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity and release-velocity sensitive)
Maximum Polyphony: 32 voices (or a max. of 24 voices, depending on the settings)
Sound generating system: Altered FM sound generator
Number of programs: 500
Inputs/outputs: Headphone (6.3 mm stereo phone jack), OUTPUT L/MONO and
R (impedance-balanced 6.3 mm TRS phone jacks), DAMPER (6.3 mm phone jack,
half-damper not supported), MIDI IN and OUT connectors, USB B port
Power supply: AC adapter (DC12V,
Power consumption: 5 W
Dimensions (W × D × H): 565 × 338 × 90 mm/22.24" × 13.31" × 3.54"
Weight: 2.9 kg/6.93 lbs.
Included items: AC adapter, Precautions, Quick Start Guide
Accessories (sold separately): DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 pedal switch, PS-3 pedal
switch
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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