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  • Page 1 KORG Collection miniKORG700s Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ............4 Quick Start ............12 Playing the synthesizer ................12 Main Features ...............4 Edit the Tone of the Synthesizer ............13 Using the arpeggiator ................13 Part Names and functions ........ 5 Saving a sound ..................14 Header ................6 Parameter Guide ..........15 Synthesizer ....................6 Effect ......................6 MAIN ..............15...
  • Page 3 3D↔2D ................29 Tools ................30 SAVE button, SAVE AS... button ............30 ... (Hamburger) menu ................30 ⚙ (Global) Button ..................31 Modulation Source List ................34 Appendices ............35 Troubleshooting ............35 No sound....................35 The sound has clicks, pops, or noise ...........35 Sound is delayed ..................35 Can’t control the software synthesizer from a MIDI device connected to the computer ..............36 Specifications ..........37...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KORG Collection - miniKORG 700s software synthesizer. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. Main Features The miniKORG 700 was KORG’s first mass-produced monophonic synthe- sizer, which was released in 1973.

  • Page 5: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and functions 7 8 9...

  • Page 6: Header

    ⚙ Header (Global) button This button lets you access settings for controller assignments, ⚙ 1. Save button scale, the keyboard and more.(→ page 31 “ (Global) Button”) Overwrites the currently selected program. Synthesizer 2. Save as... button Saves the currently selected program with a different name. 10.
  • Page 7 cyclically changing the phase and mixing this with the original sound; a delay effect that makes the sound repeat over time; and a reverb effect that adds reverberation to the sound and gives it greater acoustic presence. (→ page 22 “EFFECT”)

  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Use the mouse to edit the values of various controllers and parameters. Keyboard Rotary Switch • Click on the keyboard to play notes. Joystick • Drag the knob to adjust its value. • If you hold down the ALT (mac: Option) key while clicking, the param- eter returns to its default value.

  • Page 9: Checkbox

    Checkbox Knob • Click a checkbox to toggle the setting ON or OFF. Toggle Switch • Drag the knob to adjust its value. • If you hold down the ALT (mac: Option) key while clicking, the param- eter returns to its default value. Graphical envelope •...

  • Page 10: Browser Functions

    Browser functions The miniKORG700s Software synthesizer features a browser search function that lets you quickly find and choose the sounds you want out of the wide range of options, filtering by category.

  • Page 11: Banks

    Displays templates that are useful when creating programs. You can't grams. You can also select patterns. overwrite the template programs. User Displays the programs that are saved. User programs are saved in the folders shown below. [macOS] ~/Documents/KORG/KC_miniKORG/Presets/User [Windows] ~/Documents/KORG/KC_miniKORG/Presets/User...

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick Start Playing the synthesizer 2. Click the program name in the display to open the browser screen. Enter MAIN page by selecting MAIN with the Page SELECT switch. 3. Select the desired program from the list. When the Preview button is on, a pattern phrase will play back using the sound of the program you selected.

  • Page 13: Edit The Tone Of The Synthesizer

    Edit the Tone of the Synthesizer Using the arpeggiator Now, let’s try editing sounds on the miniKORG700s Software synthesizer. This instrument has an arpeggiator function. To set the arpeggiator, follow the procedure described below. Using the Traveler controller The Traveler is a type of tone controller that controls how much over- Switch the ARP switch on the front panel to ON.

  • Page 14: Saving A Sound

    Saving a sound Save the sounds you create, so that you can recall them anytime. Press the Save As button on the header. 2. Edit the name of your sound in the dialog shown. Enter the program name. The tags can be changed. 3.

  • Page 15: Parameter Guide

    Parameter Guide MAIN 3. ATTACK/SLOW slider Front panel Used to adjust the sound rising time. You can flexibly control a sound from a sharp rising sound to a gentle sound. 1. VOLUME slider Used to adjust the overall volume. 4. PERCUSSION/SINGING slider When the switches on the front panel are moved down, the functions Used to adjust the attenuation after producing a sound.
  • Page 16 7. MODE selector VOICE MODE: Specifies how notes are produced. MONO: Play monophonically. Used to switch the basic waveform of the oscillator (VCO1). LEGATO: Play monophonically. The EG is not retriggered by Triangle wave: This is a basic waveform with few overtones and a the second or subsequent keystroke if you continue holding mellifluous tone.
  • Page 17 12. VIBRATO switch If “TEMPO SYNC” is ON, one cycle of the arpeggio pattern will equal the note value you select for “BASE NOTE” (at the synchronized Used to turn the vibrato effect on or off. tempo) multiplied by the “TIMES” specified by the “SPEED/TIMES” 13.

  • Page 18: Top Panel

    Top panel front panel side and the sound (VCO2) on the top panel side. DUET: Used to add the sound (VCO1) on the front panel side and the sound (VCO2) on the top panel side. You can obtain deep sounds such as unison, third, and fifth using the PITCH slider.
  • Page 19 7. Joystick For pitch control, move the joystick left and right. For modulation control, move it back and forth.

  • Page 20: V.patch

    V.PATCH...

  • Page 21: Virtual Patch

    Virtual Patch KEY SYNC This specifies how the LFO will be applied to a voice when note-on You can assign modulation sources like the MG, EG, velocity, keyboard occurs. tracking and so on to modulate the various parameters that make up a sound. Off: The LFO phase will not be reset when note-on occurs.

  • Page 22: Effect

    EFFECT...

  • Page 23: Distortion

    DISTORTION ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This is a distortion effect that lets you choose from three types of distortion. TYPE Selects the effect type. DRIVE Adjusts the amount of distortion by adjusting the input level of the distortion circuit.
  • Page 24 ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This boosts or cuts the levels of the low, mid, and high-frequency region. LO GAIN Adjusts the low-frequency region. MID FREQ Specifies the frequency of the mid-frequency region. MID GAIN Adjusts the mid-frequency region. HI GAIN Adjusts the high-frequency region.

  • Page 25: Chorus/Flanger/Ensemble

    CHORUS/FLANGER/ENSEMBLE ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This effect gives the sound spaciousness and a sense of vibrato by combining the original sound with a signal whose pitch is modulated. TYPE Selects the effect type. DEPTH Adjusts the depth of the effect. FREQ Adjusts the speed of modulation.

  • Page 26: Phaser

    PHASER ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This effect modulates the sound by combining the original sound with a sound whose phase changes periodically. MANUAL Adjusts the frequency at which the effect is applied. DEPTH Adjusts the depth of the effect. FREQ Adjusts the speed of modulation.

  • Page 27: Delay

    DELAY ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This effect delays the sound in time. TEMPO SYNC Turn this on/off to specify whether the delay time is synchronized to tempo. TIME LEFT Adjusts the delay time of the left channel. TIME RIGHT Adjusts the delay time of the right channel.

  • Page 28: Reverb

    REVERB ON/OFF To use this effect, turn this ON. This effect simulates reverberation and acoustic space. TIME Adjusts the reverb time. TONE Adjusts the brightness of the reverb sound. Adjusts the balance between the effect sound and direct sound. TYPE Selects the effect type.
  • Page 29 3D↔2D You can switch between a 3D (three-dimensional) or a 2D (two-dimensional) panel display. TOP Panel The display switches each time you press the 3D↔2D button. On the 2D display, the MAIN parameters are shown together and en- larged.

  • Page 30: Tools

    Tools Show/Hide Controller Assign SAVE button, SAVE AS... button Shows or hides the CC numbers that are configured for each slider : Press the SAVE button to overwrite the currently selected program. and switch. : Press the SAVE AS button to save the program as a new program. Make Current Controller Map Default Saves the current CC number assignments for each slider and switch ...

  • Page 31: (Global) Button

    ⚙ (Global) Button This button lets you access settings for controller assignment, scale, the keyboard and more. Joystick Controller Assign Selects MIDI control change messages that can be changed using a controller. Virtual Patch Here you can select the MIDI control change messages used by the MIDI 1–MIDI 4 modulation sources for virtual patch.
  • Page 32 Keyboard Settings A. Touch Curve Sets how much the volume and tone will change in response to Master Tune aftertouch. Adjusts the overall pitch of the TRITON software synthesizer in 1 Hz The effectiveness will change according to the aftertouch signalre- steps.
  • Page 33 Scale Settings System Settings Root Key Output Gain This parameter specifies the tonic or root key for the scale selected in Sets the final output level. SCALE TYPE. MIDI Filter Scale Type ENABLE CONTROL CHANGE Use this parameter to select the scale type (temperament). Equal Temp: This is the most commonly used scale.

  • Page 34: Modulation Source List

    Modulation Source List (None) Constant Velocity (+) Velocity (+-) Kbd Track (+) Kbd Track (+-) After Touch (+) After Touch (+-) PitchBend Mod.Wheel (+) Mod.Wheel (+-) MIDI1, MIDI2, MIDI3, MIDI4, Vibrato (+) Vibrato (+-) EG (+) EG (+-) Joystick Mod.A Joystick Mod.B Ext.LFO1 (+) Ext.LFO1 (+-)

  • Page 35: Appendices

    Appendices Troubleshooting Please check the following points if you experience problems. No sound The sound has clicks, pops, or noise • Have you made the appropriate settings in the [MENU] → [Audio/ You may experience clicks, pops, or noise if your computer’s MIDI Settings]? CPU is experiencing a heavy load.

  • Page 36: Can't Control The Software Synthesizer From A Midi Device Connected To The Computer

    Can’t control the software synthesizer from a MIDI device connected to the computer • Are your computer and MIDI device connected correctly? • Is the connected MIDI device detected by your computer? If you’re using Windows, open the Control Panel and check [Sound and Audio Device Properties] →...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications • Maximum polyphony: 256 notes (depending on the computer’s CPU) Operating requirements • Number of parts: 1 • Presets: more than 150 • Effects: 6 types for Mac • Standalone operation or as a VST/AU plug-in instrument • OS: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later (Latest updates) •...

  • Page 38: Support And Service

    Support and service If you have questions about the product, please contact the Korg distributor for the country in which you purchased it. Information to provide when contacting us In order for us to help you, we’ll need the following information since product support cannot be provided without it: •...
  • Page 39 2021 Published 07/2021...

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