Korg KROSS Operation Manual page 104

Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data
• The GLOBAL> BASIC page Velocity Curve setting
specifies how velocity will affect the volume and tone.
Velocity Curve 4 is the default, and should work for most
players.
Curve 9 is designed specifically for playing piano sounds
from the weighted NH keyboards in the 88-note models.
(see "Velocity Curve" on page 156 of the Parameter
Guide)
• Specify the position where the velocity curve will be
applied. For more about "Convert Position," please see
"Transposing the keyboard," above.
Velocity curves
Convert Position = PreMIDI
Velocity (Keyboard to MIDI Out)
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6
5
7
8
4
3
2
9
1
Soft
Effect bypass settings
Stop the arpeggiator, Step sequencer, and drum track
Bypassing the effects
You can bypass the KROSS's insert effects, and master
effects. These settings will bypass the effects in all modes. If
you're using effects such as reverb or chorus provided by an
external effect processor, mixer, or DAW, you can bypass the
KROSS's own effects so that they will not be used.
• The GLOBAL> SYSTEM page Effect SW setting
bypasses the effects. If the check box is cleared, the
effects will be bypassed.
Clearing the IFX box: Bypasses the insert effects
Clearing the MFX box: Bypasses the master effects
MFX can also be controlled by the front panel MASTER FX
button. This is a convenient way to temporarily turn off
effects such as reverb while you perform.
Note: These parameters will always be turned on when the
KROSS starts up.
Arpeggiator recall settings (Linking the
arpeggiator with programs or combinations)
You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written into
each program or combination will also be selected when you
select that program or combination, or whether the
arpeggiator will stay in its current state without changing
settings.
With the factory settings, the former will occur. You can
choose the latter behavior if you want to play phrases and
patterns with certain arpeggiator settings while you switch
only the sound between different programs or combinations.
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page LOAD ARP WHEN
CHANGING check boxes are selected for Program and
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Convert Position = PostMIDI
Velocity (MIDI In to sound engines)
MAX
7
Velocity
8
effect
6
5
4
3
1
2
Strong 1
Memory protect settings
Combination, the arpeggiator settings that are written
will be recalled when you switch programs and
combinations respectively.
Disabling the arpeggiator, Step sequencer,
and drum track
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page ARP/SS/DT check box
is selected, the arpeggiators, the step sequencer, and the
Drum Track will be turned off.
Even if the ARP, RUN or DRUM TRACK buttons are on,
the arpeggiator, Step Sequencer, and Drum Track will not
function.
Protecting the memory
The KROSS provides a memory protect setting that
prohibits internal memory from being overwritten; this
prevents the program, combination, song, drum kit, and user
arpeggio pattern data from being modified unintentionally.
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1 • To protect the contents of memory, you can select the
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various Memory Protect check boxes in the GLOBAL>
SYSTEM page to prohibit data from being written or
loaded, or songs from being recorded.
Battery type
Auto power-off
• The GLOBAL> PREF page Auto Power-Off setting
specifies the length of time after which the power will
automatically turn off when there has been no user input
on the KROSS for a specified amount of time. (see
page 16)
Battery type setting
In order for the remaining battery capacity to be correctly
indicated, the type of battery in use should be specified.
• In the GLOBAL> PREF page, use Battery Type to select
the type of batteries you're using.
Select Battery Type, and press the ENTER button to
switch the setting.
Alkaline: Select when using alkaline batteries
Ni-MH: Select when using nickel-metal hydride batteries
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display.
• Adjust the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page LCD Contrast
setting.
Tip: In any mode, you can adjust the contrast by holding
down the EXIT button and turning the value dial.
Display contrast Auto power-off