Connecting Foot Controllers - Korg KROSS Operation Manual

Setup
details on how to save, please see "Writing a Program or
Combination" on page 103.
Only in the case of input gain (Gain), the global setting
(G-SET) and the individual setting are shared. Use the
global setting (G-SET) to save the setting. Although
you can edit this in the AUDIO IN page or the QUICK
SETTING dialog box of each mode, you can't save it as
an individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ).
Global setting (G-SET)
Individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ)
To create individual settings
In addition to using the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING-
dialog box, you can also adjust this setting in the INPUT/
CTRL> AUDIO IN page of each mode. For a program,
combination, or MIDI song that uses G-SET, the upper left
of the screen will show the G-SET indication selected. By
clearing this selection you can adjust individual settings.

Connecting foot controllers

If you connect an optional damper pedal, foot switch, or foot
pedal, you'll be able to control the KROSS using your feet.
Connecting a damper pedal
When you press the damper pedal, the notes you've pressed
will be sustained so that they will continue even after you
take your hands off the keyboard. This is also called a
sustain pedal; it has the same function as the damper pedal of
an acoustic piano.
If the optional Korg DS-1H damper is connected, you'll be
able to take advantage of the "half-damper" effect, where the
depth that you press the pedal will vary the amount of
damper that's applied. If any other type of pedal is
connected, it will function as a damper switch.
In Combination or Sequencer mode, you can also select
settings so that the damper will be applied to some sounds
but not to other sounds.
1. Connect a Korg DS-1H damper pedal to the
DAMPER jack.
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2. Set the polarity of the switch.
In the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page, set the Damper
Polarity parameter.
If you're using the DS-1H, choose the (–) KORG
Standard setting. With the factory settings, (–) KORG
Standard is selected. If the operation is inverted when you
use a foot switch other than the DS-1H, simply set the
polarity to the (+) setting.
Note: The half-damper sensitivity is adjusted to a standard
value when the KROSS is shipped from the factory. If the
half-damper pedal you're using does not respond
appropriately, please adjust the sensitivity. (see page 176 of
the Parameter Guide)
Connecting a foot switch
This lets you use a simple foot switch, such as the Korg PS-1
or PS-3, as an assignable controller. The foot switch can
perform a wide variety of functions, such as:
• Selecting programs or favorites
• An assignable source for modulating sounds and effects
• Portamento on/off
• Sequencer start/stop or punch in/out
• Starting, pausing, and stopping audio recorder playback
or recording
• Tap Tempo
• Arpeggiator on/off
• Switch the Drum Track on/off
• Step sequencer RUN on/off
• Use various KROSS controls (modulation wheel, SW1/
SW2, etc.)
This button will always function in the same way regardless
of the Program, Combination, or Song you've selected. You
can assign the function in the Global/Media mode.
Using a foot switch to select Programs
You can select programs by using a foot switch connected to
the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. By assigning the
appropriate function, you can increment or decrement the
program number in steps of one.
This lets you change Programs without using your hands–
which is great for quick Program changes in live
performance situations.
There are two ways of doing this: by assigning the foot
switch to Program Up/Down, or to Value Inc/Dec. Each of
these is suited to a particular application, as described below.
• Program Up/Down: When performing with the usual
MAIN page or the favorites list open
• VALUE Inc/Dec: When performing with the sound
select list open
Assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down
Assigning the foot switch to Program Up or Program Down
lets you directly control Program changes from the foot
switch. For most situations, this is the more straightforward
method.
To set this up:
1. Connect a foot switch to the rear-panel
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH input.
Use an optional PS-1 pedal switch.