Bounce Arouno!; Oo The Robot!; Eoit With Your Computer! - Korg MicroKORG XL Quick Start Manual

STEP LI:
BOUNCE AROUNO!
The microKORG XL has a killer arpeggiator that adds rhythmic texture to any sound. Here9s an example
of how you can interact with it in real time.
- Go to sound B14 (named Z-Field), and play some keys to start the arpeggiator.
- Turn the KNOB FUNCTION SELECT knob to the ARP row (second from the bottom).
- Turn the first knob (TYPE) to choose one of six arpeggio patterns.
- Turn the third knob (GATE TIME) to add gating to the pattern - you can lengthen or shorten the notes!
Note: In Full Edit mode, you can edit additional parameters, such as step muting, swing, octave range,
resolution and more! See page 23 in the Owner9s Manual for details.
STEP 5:
OO THE ROBOT!
That gooseneck mic doesn9tjust look cool, it gets you into the microKORG XL9s powerful 16-band
vocodeü
- On the back panel, turn the LEVEL knob all the way down.
- While you9re back there, make sure the input select switch is set to MIC.
- Turn the PROGRAM CATEGORY knob to 8-VOCODER/AUDIO IN.
- Turn the PROGRAM GENRE knob to 1-VINTAGE SYNTH, and set the BANK
SELECT switch to It9s easy to remember program locations by their letters and numbers... This
one is A18.
- Hold down some keys, speak into the mic, and slowly turn the LEVEL knob back up.
- Warn people of the imminent space robot attack!
Note: You can also freeze a vowel sound using the Formant Hold function. This is a great vocoder tool
that first appeared on the classic microKORG. Check out page 56 in the Owner9s Manual for more!
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You can go to wvvvv.korg.com/microkorgxl to download the USB-MIDI driver, as well as free
editor/librarian software for either Mac or PC. It9s a beautiful, intuitive interface that lets you see and
control what9s happening inside the microKORG XL. Here9s how to get it rolling.
- If you don9t already have it, download and install the universal Korg USB-MIDI driver
(restart your computer if necessary).
- Download and install the Editor/Librarian software.
- Connect the microKORG XL to the computer using a standard USB cable.
- Run the <Install Korg USB-MIDI Device= program to install the microKORG XL driver.
- Start the Editor/Librarian software. It will automatically detect the microKORG XL.
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