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Korg Opsix Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................6 1. Main Features ................6 2. About the sound generator of the opsix ........7 Operator (modulator, carrier) ........................7 Algorithms ................................ 7 Operator modes ............................. 7 3. Block Diagram ................11 Panel description and functions ........12 1.
  • Page 3 4. Using the step sequencer............29 How the sequencer works ........................29 Playback and recording on the step sequencer................30 Step recording ...............................30 Recording motions to the motion sequencer with the knobs and sliders ......31 Editing sequence data ..........................31 Parameter Guide ..............34 List of parameters ................34 HOME/ALGO ..................40 HOME/ALGO (Home/Algorithm) ......................40...
  • Page 4 Virtual Patch Source List..............81 Virtual Patch Destination List ............82 Effect Parameter List ................84 Appendix ................88 Connecting the opsix to a MIDI device or computer .....88 Connecting/ a computer or MIDI device .....................88 MIDI-related settings ..........................90 Librarian software ............................91 Loading DX7 sounds ................92 System exclusive messages that can be loaded ................92...
  • Page 5 MIDI data, PCM sample data, audio data, operating system etc.) is the copyrighted property of KORG Inc. or is copyrighted material used by KORG Inc. under license from a third party. You do not need permission from KORG Inc. to use the above content to produce or perform musical works, or to record and distribute such works.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg opsix altered FM synthesizer. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. 1. Main Features • The opsix features an FM sound generator that produces complex harmonics by rapidly modulating the basic waveforms of its oscillators using other oscillators.

  • Page 7: About The Sound Generator Of The Opsix

    Modulator output Operator modes Although the basis of the opsix is the FM sound generator, you Basic carrier waveform can change the Operator mode to perform different kinds of modulation besides FM. The combination of ring modulator, filter, and wavefolder makes it possible to create new kinds of sounds that surpass the range of typical FM sounds.
  • Page 8 FM (Frequency Modulation) is an ultra high-speed vibrato. The phase of an oscillator is modulated using the input signal from the modulator, which rapidly raises and lowers its pitch. (This works the same as Korg’s VPM tone generator and typical FM synthesizers.) Modulator As modulation is incredibly fast, we hear the result not as vibrato, but as a change in tone.
  • Page 9 Filter This is a filter with a key tracking function. The input signals from the oscillator and modulator(s) are input into the filter. The “OSCMIX” parameter controls the amount of the oscillator signal fed to the filter. The cutoff frequency is synchronized to the oscillator pitch and the “CUTOFF”...
  • Page 10 Wave Folder This is a waveshaping effect. The wave folder circuit generates harmonics by inverting the waveform of the input signals from the oscillator and the modulator at a fixed threshold. The “OSCMIX” parameter controls the amount of the oscillator signal fed into the wavefolder.

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    3. Block Diagram...

  • Page 12: Panel Description And Functions

    Panel description and functions 1. Front panel 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 1. VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume of the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R) and headphone jack. 2. TAP TEMPO button During playback, you can enter a tempo manually by lightly tapping this button a few times at the desired tempo (Tap Tempo).
  • Page 13 8. OP SELECT +/− buttons and YES/NO buttons Use these buttons to select the oscillator to edit. These are also used to select (YES) or cancel (NO) items in a list or when saving programs. 9. ANALYZER button Switches the display to the spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope. See “Using the analyzer”, p.20. (ALGO) button Displays the HOME/ALGO page.
  • Page 14 20. ARPEGGIATOR button Switches the arpeggiator on/off. Hold this down to turn the arpeggiator latch function on/off. See “Performing with the arpeggiator”, p.21. 21. SEQUENCER/FAVORITES button Selects the function that will be used by the STEP 1–16 buttons. When SEQUENCER is selected, the buttons will act as step buttons for the step sequencer.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    Connecting the AC adapter Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to the DC 12V jack on the rear panel of the opsix. Be sure to use only the included AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter may cause malfunctions.
  • Page 16 MIDI device MIDI IN, OUT connectors: Use these connectors to connect the opsix to an external MIDI device for exchanging MIDI messages. Make sure that the MIDI channels are set appropriately. (See “Connecting/ a computer or MIDI device”, p.88) Computer USB B port: Connect this to a computer to exchange MIDI messages and data.

  • Page 17: Operation Guide

    1. Turning the power on/off Turning the opsix On Make sure that both the opsix and any amplification devices such as powered monitor speakers are turned off, and turn the volume of all devices all the way down. Press the rear-panel (power) button.

  • Page 18: Auto Power-Off

    Auto Power-Off By default, the opsix will automatically turn off after about four hours have elapsed without use of the front panel, keyboard, or MIDI input. Disabling the auto power-off function Hold down the SHIFT button and press the EFFECT/GLOBAL button.

  • Page 19: Playing The Opsix

    2. Playing the opsix Selecting a program to use when playing Selected program name Turn the PROGRAM knob to select a program. Play the keyboard to check the sound. Adjust the volume level using the VOLUME knob. To confirm that this is the program you want to select, press the YES button.

  • Page 20: Using The Analyzer

    FAVORITE function Use the FAVORITE function to register and then quickly change programs with the STEP 1–16 buttons. Press the SEQUENCER/FAVORITES button to select FAVORITES. Press one of the STEP 1–16 buttons to switch to the sound regis- tered to that button. While holding down the SHIFT button, press one of the STEP 1–4 buttons (FAVORITE BANK A–D) to switch FAVORITE banks.

  • Page 21: Performing With The Arpeggiator

    Performing with the arpeggiator Press the ARPEGGIATOR button. “Arpeggiator Run=On” will appear in the display. The pattern set in the program will be used when you play the keyboard. (Arpeggio type: UP) For more on the patterns, see “PTRN (Arp Pattern)” (→ p.56) When you hold down the ARPEGGIATOR button, “Arpeggiator Run=Latch”...
  • Page 22 Changing the arpeggiator tempo To change the tempo, press the TAP TEMPO button several times in rhythm, to match the tempo you want to set. You can also set a tempo value with the “TEMPO” (A knob) parameter on the SEQ page. Changing the arpeggio pattern Press the MODE/ARP button while holding down the SHIFT button, and select the ARP page.

  • Page 23: Editing The Programs

    3. Editing the programs Editing with the OPERATOR MIXER In the OPERATOR MIXER section, you can use the RATIO OP 1–6 knobs to edit the pitch (RATIO) parameters for each Operator, and the LEVEL OP 1–6 sliders to edit the output levels. Turn the PROGRAM knob to select a program to edit.

  • Page 24: Easy Program Editing

    Easy program editing You can edit the main parameters besides those of the Operators in the HOME/ALGO page. A knob B knob C knob Press the (ALGO) button to display the HOME/ALGO page. Use the DATA ENTRY A–F knobs to change the values for the parameters shown on the display.

  • Page 25: Detailed Editing

    Press the YES button to show a confirmation message. Press the YES button again to randomize. Detailed editing You can make detailed edits as follows. Press the desired PAGE SELECT button between the MODE and EFFECT buttons to display the corresponding page.

  • Page 26: Saving A Program

    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. Press the WRITE button.
  • Page 27 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. Press the NO button to cancel. Tip: Press the YES button to save the program. The program will be saved, and the message “Write Completed”...

  • Page 28: Initializing A Program

    Initializing a program You can reset all parameters to the INIT program default values. Press the /INITIALIZE button while holding down the SHIFT button. The message “Initialize all param values?” will be displayed, and the YES and NO buttons will blink.

  • Page 29: Using The Step Sequencer

    4. 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).

  • Page 30: Playback And Recording On The Step Sequencer

    To stop sequence data playback, press the PLAY button again. Any data you record will be lost if you turn off the power on the opsix or select a differ- ent program before saving the data. See “Saving a program”, p.26.

  • Page 31: Recording Motions To The Motion Sequencer With The Knobs And Sliders

    Up to six motions using the knobs and sliders (motion sequences) can be recorded on the opsix. The knobs and sliders that can be used to record to the motion sequencer are as follows.
  • Page 32 Release the DUP button. The step information you selected in step 1 will be copied to the step(s) you selected in step 2. Selecting steps to be muted You can mute the steps you don’t want to hear during playback (when the REC button is dark) or when the SEQUENCER page is not displayed.
  • Page 33 Detailed editing with the motion sequencer Use the steps below to edit each step of the motion sequences. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the PITCH/SEQ button. Press the PAGE < and > buttons to display the MOTION page. Use the DATA ENTRY A knob to select the lane you wish to edit.

  • Page 34: Parameter Guide

    Parameter Guide List of parameters Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž ALGO Algorithm 1–40, User p.40 Attack −100.0 – +100.0 [%] p.40 DECAY Decay/Release −100.0 – +100.0 [%] p.40 HOME/ALGO HOME/ALGO (1st parameter of FX1) (1st parameter of FX2) p.40 (1st parameter of FX3) FM, Ring Mod., Filter, Filter FM,...
  • Page 35 Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž Attack Time 0 [msec] – 90.000 [sec] p.46 DECAY Decay Time 0 [msec] – 90.000 [sec] p.49 Release Time 0 [msec] – 90.000 [sec] p.46 LEVEL OP Level 0–100 [%] p.46 Sustain Level 0–100...
  • Page 36 Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž LPF 12, LPF 24, LPF MS-20, LPF POLY6, TYPE Filter Type HPF 12, HPF 24, HPF MS-20, BPF 6, p.52 BPF 12, BRF 6, BRF 12 ENABLE Enable Off, On p.52 (TYPE = MS-20, Poly6) FILTER...
  • Page 37 Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž LANE Lane 1–6 p.60 OFF, PROG, OP1-6, EG1-3, LFO1-3, DEST Dest Scope p.60 FILTER, FX1-3, ARP MOTION VALUE Value 0–100 [%] p.60 DEST Destination * “Motion Destination List” p.60 CURVE Curve Step, Exp, Lin, Log p.60...
  • Page 38 Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž ASSIGN Voice Assign Poly, Mono, Mono Legato p.63 GLIDE Glide Mode Off, On, Legato p.63 TIME Glide Time 0[msec]–50.000[sec] p.63 VOICE VOICE UNISON Unison Voices Off, 2–8 p.63 DETUNE Unison Detune 0–200[cents] p.63 SPREAD...
  • Page 39 Page Group Page Name Knob Display Full name Range ž Master Tune −50 – +50 [ct] p.70 TUNE Transpose −12 – +12 p.70 Global Channel 1–16 p.70 Local Control Off, On p.71 Clock Off, Inter, Exter, Auto p.71 Convert Position Pre, Post p.71 Rx Transport...

  • Page 40: Home/Algo

    HOME/ALGO HOME/ALGO (Home/Algorithm) ALGO (Algorithm) Selects the algorithm. The user algorithms can be edited on the USER ALG (User Algorithm) page. ATK (Attack) Sets the attack time (how quickly the note starts) for all Operators. DECAY (Decay/Release) Sets the decay/release time (how quickly the note fades out) for all Operators. FX1, 2, 3 These adjust the most important parameters of each effect.

  • Page 41: Operators: Mode

    OPERATORS: MODE MODE: OP1...6 (Operator Mode) MODE Selects the Operator mode. (See “Operator modes”, p.7) WAVE This selects the waveform of the oscillator. (See “Waveform List”, p.77) When “MODE” is set to FM (Frequency Modulation) The pitch of an oscillator can be changed using the input signal from the modulator. FB (Feedback) Adjusts the amount of self-feedback from the Operator.
  • Page 42 When “MODE” is set to RING (Ring Modulation) This uses AM (amplitude modulation) to multiply the input signal from the modulator with the oscillator. DEPTH (Ring Depth) Sets the balance between the ring modulator and oscillator signals. A setting of 100% outputs only the ring modulator signal, and a setting of 0% outputs only the oscillator signal.
  • Page 43 When “MODE” is set to FLTR FM (Filter FM) In Filter FM, the oscillator signal is used as audio input for the filter. The cutoff frequency is modulat- ed using the input signals from the modulator(s). Depending on the cutoff and filter type settings, this may not have any effect, as the sound outputted from the oscillator may not pass through the filter.

  • Page 44: Operators: Pitch

    OPERATORS: PITCH PITCH: OP1...6 (Operator Pitch) FREQ (Frequency Mode) Use this to select how the oscillator pitch will be set. FIXED: With this setting, the oscillator pitch will stay at the same frequency regardless of the note number. RATIO: With this setting, the frequency of the note number will be multiplied with the ratios set in COARSE (Coarse Ratio) and FINE (Fine Ratio) to set the oscillator pitch.

  • Page 45: P Mod: Op1

    FINE (Fine Ratio) Fine-tunes the oscillator pitch. The oscillator frequency is equal to the COARSE (Coarse Ratio), FINE (Fine Ratio) and note number frequency values, all multiplied together. DETUNE Detunes the pitch of the oscillator in one-cent steps. P MOD: OP1...6 (Operator Pitch Modulation) EG1 (EG1 Int) Sets the effect of the EG1 applied to the pitch, in semitone steps.

  • Page 46: Operators: Level/Eg

    OPERATORS: LEVEL/EG EG: OP1...6 (Operator Level/EG) ATK (Attack Time) Specifies the time from note-on until the maximum level is reached. DECAY (Decay Time) This sets how long it takes to settle from the peak to the Sustain level. REL (Release Time) This sets how long it takes the envelope to fall to 0 after releasing a note.

  • Page 47: Ktrk: Op1

    KTRK: OP1...6 (Operator Level Key Track) CENTER (Center Key) This sets the note on the keyboard that is used as a Low Curve High Curve reference for keyboard tracking. The depth of the effect will change according to how far the note you play is from the CENTER (Center Key).

  • Page 48: L Mod: Op1

    L MOD: OP1...6 (Operator Level Modulation) LFO1 (LFO1 Int) This sets how the effect applied to the Operator’s output level will change with the LFO1. VEL (Velocity Sens) This sets how the effect applied to the Operator’s output level will change with the velocity. CTRL (LFO1 Ctrl Src) Selects the modulation source that controls the LFO1 Int.

  • Page 49: Mod

    EG1 PITCH, EG2 FLTR (Filter), EG3 (Assignable) The opsix features three EGs in addition to the EGs that control the levels of each Operator. By default, EG1 is connected to the Operator pitch and EG2 is connected to the filter. EG3 is not con- nected to anything, but can be connected with V.Patch.
  • Page 50 • LFO Wave List TRI (Triangle) X.TRI (Exp. Triangle) S.RND TIME (StepRnd: Time) SAW DOWN (Saw Down) X.SAW DOWN (Exp. Saw Down) S.RND LVTIME (StepRnd: Lvl&Time) SAW UP (Saw Up) X.SAW UP (Exp. Saw Up) RND LEVEL (Random: Level) SQR (Square) TRI4 (Step4 Triangle) RND TIME (Random:Time) SIN (Sine)
  • Page 51 KSYNC (Key Sync) Specifies how the LFO will be applied to a voice when note-on occurs. Off: The LFO phase will not be reset when note-on occurs. It will only be reset when selecting a program or starting step sequencer playback. Note on CMN (Common): The phase of the LFO will be reset by the first note-on that occurs from a condition of no keys being held;...

  • Page 52: Filter

    LPF MS-20, HPF MS-20: Both of these are 12dB/oct filters that can self-oscillate and replicate the distinctive tonal character of the Korg MS-20. If the input level is high, raising Resonance will cause increasing amounts of saturation and overdrive, creating a more aggressive tone.
  • Page 53 RESO (Resonance) Resonance emphasizes the frequencies around the cutoff frequency, as shown in the diagram below. This will have no effect with a setting of 0. At medium settings, the resonance will alter the timbre of the filter, making it sound more nasal, or more extreme.

  • Page 54: Fltr Mod (Filter Modulation)

    FLTR MOD (Filter Modulation) LOW (KeyTrk Low Slope) Sets the depth of key tracking for notes that are lower than the Center Key. When this is set to a positive value, the cutoff frequency correspondingly increases for lower notes. When this is set to a negative value, the cutoff frequency correspondingly decreases for lower notes.

  • Page 55: Effect

    EFFECT FX 1, 2, 3 (Effect 1, 2, 3) The opsix features three multi-effectors. These three effectors are connected in a series. FX (Effect Type) Selects the effect type. ENABLE Switches the effect on/off. You can listen and compare how the effects sound by switching them on and off.

  • Page 56: Arp (Arpeggiator)

    ARP (Arpeggiator) ARPEGGIATOR RUN (Arpeggiator Run) Switches the arpeggiator between on, off and latch. Off: The arpeggiator will not operate. On: The arpeggiator will only operate when a note is played. Latch: The arpeggiator will begin operating when a note is played, and will keep going even after the note is released.
  • Page 57 ALT2: The arpeggio repeatedly plays up and down. (The highest and lowest notes will be played twice.) RANDOM: The notes are played randomly. TRIGGER: The notes you hold down will be played simultaneously at the tempo and “RESO” timing. RESO (Resolution) This controls the speed of the Arpeggiator.

  • Page 58: Seq (Sequencer)

    SEQ (Sequencer) SEQUENCER TEMPO Specifies the tempo for the selected program. This setting is applied not only to the sequencer but also to the arpeggiator, LFO and effects that synchronize with the tempo. RESO (Step Resolution) Sets the length of a step in relation to the tempo. SWING Adjusts the intensity of the swing.

  • Page 59: Seq Note (Sequencer Note)

    SEQ NOTE (Sequencer Note) LANE Up to six notes can be used in one step on the opsix. Select the lane where the note will go, from 1 to NOTE (Lane Note) This sets the note number for the selected step and lane.

  • Page 60: Motion

    MOTION LANE The opsix uses six lanes that automatically “play” the parameters (motion sequences). Select a motion sequence lane from 1 to 6. VALUE This specifies the value of the selected lane and step. CURVE Select the curve that connects the values from the selected steps of the currently selected lane to the next step.

  • Page 61: Seq Util (Sequencer Utility)

    SEQ UTIL (Sequencer Utility) This page offers a number of utility functions for editing and creating sequence data. Select the function to execute, the range and so on, and press the YES button to execute. TARGET Select either the note sequence or one of the six motion sequencers as the target for the utility function.
  • Page 62 Motion Sequence Functions (When “TARGET” is MTN LANE 1...6) CLEAR: Deletes the motion sequence for the selected lane. This turns DEST off, deletes the routing, resets the VALUE for each step and changes the CURVE to “LIN”. DUP: Copies the selected step. Use START and END to select the copy source range, and DEST to select the start of the copy destination.

  • Page 63: Voice

    VOICE VOICE (Voice Assign) ASSIGN (Voice Assign) This selects the basic voice allocation mode. Poly: The Program will play polyphonically, allowing you play chords. Mono: The Program will play monophonically, producing only one note at a time. Mono Legato: The Program will play monophonically. The first note in a legato phrase will sound normally;...
  • Page 64 • Voices = 3, Detune = 24 Voices Detune −12 • Voices = 4, Detune = 24 Voices Detune −12 −4 SPREAD (Unison Spread) SPREAD (Unison Spread) lets you create a wider stereo field when using Unison.

  • Page 65: V.patch

    V.PATCH V.PATCH 1...12 (Virtual Patch 1...12) SRC (Source Scope), SRC (Source) Selects the modulation source signal. INT (Mod Int) Specifies the depth of the effect produced by the modulation source. CTRL (Mod Ctrl Src) Selects the modulation source that controls Mod Int. The source value selected here is multiplied with Mod Int to determine the depth of the modulation effect.

  • Page 66: Misc

    MISC PROG PITCH (Program Pitch) TRANS (Transpose) Adjusts the overall pitch in semitone steps over a range of ±1 octave for the entire program. OCT (Octave) This sets the basic pitch, in octaves. The default is 0. BEND (Pitch Bend Up) This sets the maximum amount of pitch bend, in semitones, when you move the wheel above the center point.

  • Page 67: Prog Misc (Program Misc)

    PROG MISC (Program Misc) LEVEL (Program Level) Sets the volume for the entire program. The result will be applied to the effect output. ALG FB (Algorithm FB) Aside from the user algorithms, feedback algorithms are connected like a feedback loop that sends signals upwards through the algorithm.
  • Page 68 FM MATRIX This sets how the Operators connect to each other and how strongly they connect. The rows show how the Operators are lined up, and the columns show whether they send their signals to other Operators. For instance, op1 is shown in the leftmost column. The six dots shown from top to bottom show the signal feed level going from Operator 1 to Operators 1–6.

  • Page 69: Op Util (Operator Utilities)

    OP UTIL (Operator Utilities) This page provides convenient functions for creating sounds, such as copying all of the Operator parameters and so on. Select the function and Operator, and then press the YES button to execute. FUNC Selects the function you want to execute. COPY OP: Copies all of an Operator’s parameters.

  • Page 70: Global

    GLOBAL This page is used to configuring the overall settings for the opsix. Use the PAGE < and > buttons or DATA ENTRY A–D knobs to change the category. The OP −/+ buttons or the DATA ENTRY B/E knobs change the parameter, and the DATA ENTRY C/F knobs change the value.
  • Page 71 Internal: The opsix will use the Performance’s Tempo setting. Use this when playing the opsix by itself, or when you want the opsix to control the tempo of external MIDI devices such as a sequencer or drum machine.
  • Page 72 The data that is affected by the settings (velocity curve and transpose) is the data played with the keyboard of the opsix before it is sent to the sound generator, as well as the data received via MIDI IN. This has no effect on MIDI data transmitted from MIDI OUT when playing the keyboard of the opsix.

  • Page 73: Ctrl (Controller)

    CTRL (Controller) Velocity Curve This controls how the volume and/or tone responds to variations in keyboard playing dynamics (velocity). Choose the curve that is most appropriate for your playing strength and style. Velocity Curves always work the same way between the built-in keyboard and the synth engine. The way that they relate to MIDI, however, is tied to the Convert Position setting (see below).

  • Page 74: Seq

    See the graphic below. Initial knob position Knob moved to minimum Range is scaled around initial position Range is reset to even distribution Current value: Jump: When a knob is moved, the parameter value instantly changes to match the position of the knob.

  • Page 75: Sys

    Screen Bright This controls the brightness of the display. LED Bright Sets the maximum brightness of the LEDs. System ID This number identifies the opsix to computer hosts. If you have multiple opsix, set each to a different number.

  • Page 76: Algorithm List

    Algorithm List...

  • Page 77: Waveform List

    Waveform List Display Full name Notes Sine Generates a sine wave. This is the basic waveform used in FM synthesizers, as it contains a fundamental tone but no overtones. SIN 12BIT Sine 12bit Generates a sine wave with coarse resolution such as that used in old digital synthesizers.

  • Page 78: Control Source List

    Control Source List Short name Full name MOD WHEEL Modulation Wheel PITCH WHEEL Pitch Wheel PITCH WHL+ Pitch Wheel + PITCH WHL− Pitch Wheel − PEDAL Damper Pedal NOTE Note Number Velocity EXP VEL Exp. Velocity REL VEL Release Velocity EG1 (Pitch) EG2 (Filter) EG3 (Assignable)

  • Page 79: Motion Destination List

    Motion Destination List Scope Destination Notes Display Full name Display Full name PROG Program PITCH Pitch Octave TRANS Transpose LEVEL Level Controls the fixed left-right PAN position. ATK TIME Attack Time This is the Attack parameter on the ALGO page. This controls the relative decay and release times for all Operators.
  • Page 80 Scope Destination Notes Display Full name Display Full name EG1..3 EG1..3 ATK TIME Attack Time DECAY TIME Decay Time REL TIME Release Time SUS LEVEL Sustain Level LFO1..3 LFO1..3 WAVE Wave SPEED Speed SYNC SPEED Sync Speed FADE Fade FILTER Filter CUTOFF Cutoff...

  • Page 81: Virtual Patch Source List

    Virtual Patch Source List Scope Source Notes Display Full name Display Full name CTRL Controller MOD WHEEL Modulation Wheel PITCH WHEEL Pitch Wheel PITCH WHL+ Pitch Wheel + This effect will be applied when the PITCH wheel is moved in the + direction (away from you). PITCH WHL−...

  • Page 82: Virtual Patch Destination List

    Virtual Patch Destination List Scope Destination Notes Display Full name Display Full name PROG Program PITCH Pitch Octave TRANS Transpose LEVEL Level Controls the left-right position in the stereo field. ATK TIME Attack Time Controls the relative attack times for all Operators. DECAY TIME Decay Time Controls the relative decay times for all Operators.
  • Page 83 Scope Destination Notes Display Full name Display Full name Arpeggiator RESO Resolution GATE Gate Time Octave Sequencer SWING Swing...

  • Page 84: Effect Parameter List

    Effect Parameter List Effect name Parameter name Knob Range Display Full name Display Full name Dry:Wet Mix 0–100 DEPTH Depth 0–100 [%] SPEED Speed 0.020–20.000 [Hz] Chorus PHASE LFO Phase 0.0–100.0 [%] Varies the delay time of the input signal to create a thicker or warmer sound. Use the PHASE parameter to shift the left and right LFOs for control of how the sound spreads out.
  • Page 85 Effect name Parameter name Knob Range Display Full name Display Full name A.WAH Auto Wah Dry:Wet Mix 0–100 SENS Envelope Sens 0.0–100.0 [%] SHAPE Envelope Shape −100 – +100 [%] RESO Resonance 0–100 [%] This effect simulates an auto-wah. The effect sweeps according to changes in input signal strength (the envelope).
  • Page 86 Effect name Parameter name Knob Range Display Full name Display Full name Decimator Dry:Wet Mix 0–100 FREQ Sampling Frequency 1000–48000 [Hz] Bit Resolution 4.0–24.0 DAMP High Damping 0–100 [%] Adds a lo-fi digital device-like feel. Use the FREQ parameter to control the sampling frequency and the BIT parameter to reduce the data bit length, each for a different kind of lo-fi texture.
  • Page 87 Effect name Parameter name Knob Range Display Full name Display Full name Early Reflection LEVEL Reverb Level 0–100 TYPE Type Sharp, Loose, Modulated, Reverse TIME Reverb Time 10 [msec] – 1.600 [sec] High EQ Gain −15.0 – +15.0 [dB] This effect extracts only the initial reflections of the sound from the simulated reverb sounds, giving a feeling of intimacy and presence.

  • Page 88: Appendix

    The opsix is a class-compliant USB-MIDI device, and requires no driver for basic MIDI function- ality. If you wish to use librarian software with the opsix, you will need to connect to the opsix using a USB cable. For details, please see the documentation included with the librarian.
  • Page 89 • Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from the opsix If you want to use the opsix’s keyboard, controllers, arpeggiator and so on to play sounds on or control an external MIDI tone generator, connect the opsix’s MIDI OUT connector to the external MIDI tone generator’s MIDI IN connector using a MIDI cable.

  • Page 90: Midi-Related Settings

    You also might want to use the opsix as both an input device for playing notes and as a MIDI tone generator. In either case, you’ll need to connect the MIDI OUT jacks to the MIDI IN jacks on both the opsix and the external MIDI sequencer or computer.

  • Page 91: Librarian Software

    MIDI LOCAL setting when connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer If the opsix is connected to an external MIDI sequencer or computer, and the Echo Back setting of the external MIDI sequencer or computer is turned on while the opsix’s local control setting is also on, the performance data generated when you play the opsix’s keyboard will be sent to the external...

  • Page 92: Loading Dx7 Sounds

    There are many DX7 sounds (.SYX files) that can be searched for and downloaded over the Internet. You can use an application to send the .SYX sound files you download to import and use on the opsix. The programs that you convert for use on the opsix can be transformed into brand-new sounds using the opsix’s unique functionality, and you can use the sequencer, arpeggiator and effects to process...
  • Page 93 Error messages that may occur when loading You may see the following error messages if the opsix is unable to load the data. There is no readable data If the data is less than 4,104 bytes, or if the SysEx header is not in DX7 Program Bank format, the data cannot be loaded.

  • Page 94: Restoring The Opsix To Factory-Set Default Settings

    When the message “WHAT DO YOU WANT TO RESET?” is displayed, turn the PROGRAM knob to select the items you want to restore to factory default settings (Preset, Global or All). If you select “ALL” and execute, all user programs that are saved on the opsix will be erased as well.
  • Page 95 If the following message is displayed, turn the power of the opsix off and back on again. The factory-set default data will be reloaded, and the opsix will be restored to its factory-set default state.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    … Are the MIDI and USB cables connected correctly? … … Are the MIDI channels on the external MIDI device that is transmitting the data and on the opsix … set to the same channel? … Are the settings on the GLOBAL MIDI page such as Rx Transport, Rx Prog Chg, Rx CC, Rx Pitch …...
  • Page 97 … Depending on the current program and how you are playing, having the VOLUME knob set to a … large value may cause the output of the opsix to become distorted. If this happens, please turn down the VOLUME knob and adjust the volume on your mixer or amp.

  • Page 98: Program Name List

    40 Steam Church Keyboard Tomohiro Nakamura 85 Harmonic Waiting Room SlowSynth Luke Edwards 41 Layerz Keyboard Francis Preve 86 FilterFM Pad SlowSynth KORG Inc. 42 FM Syntar Keyboard Minoru Koike 87 Ninja Pad FX SlowSynth Luke Edwards 43 Digital Plucker Keyboard KORG Inc.
  • Page 99 Programmer No. Name Category Programmer 91 Lab Coats SlowSynth Matt Pike 139 Shimmer & Folder Bell/Decay KORG Inc. 92 Choral Aliasing SlowSynth Minoru Koike 140 Algo Tripping MW Bell/Decay Matt Pike 93 Chill Pad ARP SlowSynth Minoru Koike 141 Cold Coast...
  • Page 100 205 Obscure Arcade Game Arp/Seq Tomohiro Nakamura Pike, VROMM, Tomohiro Nakamura, Minoru Koike, Dean Walliss, 206 Cosmic Pluck Arp/Seq Tomohiro Nakamura Luke Edwards and KORG Inc. 207 2Scenes Arp/Seq Tomohiro Nakamura For more information about the authors please visit: 208 Hammerblade...

  • Page 101: Favorite List

    Favorite List Prog Name Prog Name A01 120 Engagement Pad C01 106 Lush Pad A02 202 C02 206 Cosmic Pluck A03 54 Dyno FM Brass C03 72 Faded Pad A04 20 Dat Electric Piano C04 21 Original FM EP A05 129 Maverick Bells C05 123 Membrane Pluck...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications 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 Structure: 6 operators, 1 filter, 3 EGs, 3 LFOs, 3 effects, step sequencer, arpeggiator Algorithm: 40 presets + user algorithm (unique to each program) Operator: 5 modes (FM, Ring Mod., Filter, Filter FM, Wave Folder) Oscillator waveform: 21 waveforms (Sine, Sine 12bit, Sine 8bit,...
  • Page 103 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.

  • Page 104: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart...
  • Page 105 Published XX/2020 2020...

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