HyperSynth HCARD-101 User Manual

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HCARD-101
USER MANUAL
MEMORY CARD FOR KORG SYNTHESIZERS
rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 HCARD-101 USER MANUAL MEMORY CARD FOR KORG SYNTHESIZERS rev 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tools Menu (WS Mode) ....................................12  Write Protect Menu ..................................13  Renaming a Bank in Hcard-101 (WaveStation Mode) ........................13  Copy Bank Menu .................................... 14 Sound Library for Korg WaveStation and WS-A/D ............................16 Splash Screen Overview (DS-8 MODE) ................................17 Main Menu Functions (DS-8 MODE) ................................
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    These factors collectively render it a less favorable choice for enthusiasts in the modern era. The "Hcard-101" serves as a seamless replacement for the Korg "MCR-03". It boasts the capacity to store up to 127 banks of data, all without concerns about battery lifespan and potential data loss.
  • Page 4: Initial Configuration For Multi-Device Compatibility

    Initial Configuration for Multi-Device Compatibility When you initially power up your device with the Hcard-101 inserted, it will automatically display a startup message for 4 seconds before transitioning to the configuration menu. This step allows you to customize the Hcard-101 to your specific device, ensuring compatibility.
  • Page 5: Splash Screen Overview (M1 Mode)

    HCARD-101............................... KORG M1/M1R/Tx MODE Splash Screen Overview Splash Screen (M1 Mode) Splash Screen (M1R Mode) [ ▼] & [ ▲]: Maintain the Hcard in the splash screen while displaying a logo animation. █ ] M1 or [●] M1R: Enter the Test Menu to perform diagnostic checks and ensure optimal functionality.
  • Page 6: Bank Selection Menu (M1 Mode)

    HCARD-101............................... KORG M1/M1R/Tx MODE Bank Selection Menu Bank selection menu, enabling you to navigate through and select from a list of sound banks, organized by their names. Bank Selection Menu (M1 Mode) [ ▼]: Navigate to the next item in the list. If held down for 1 second, the display will advance to the subsequent page.
  • Page 7: Write Protect Menu

    HCARD-101............................... KORG M1/M1R/Tx MODE Write Protect Menu Unlike vintage memory cards, the Hcard offers protection on a per-bank basis, rather than for the entire memory card. This flexibility allows users to secure specific banks while leaving others available for modifications: Write Protect Menu (M1 Mode) ...
  • Page 8: Copy Bank Menu

    HCARD-101............................... KORG M1/M1R/Tx MODE Step-by-Step Renaming Instructions: Ensure program:00 of the card is active on the M1. On the M1, press the [Edit Prog] button, followed by the [9] button to access the Rename page. Enter your new name then press [Write] button, followed by the [YES] button.
  • Page 9: Program Capture

    ROM card numbering system, from 1 to 16. For example, when selecting bank 04: Korg MPC04 "Orchestra 1" on Hcard-101, it's recommended to insert the Korg MCS-04 ROM card into the M1 for the desired sound output. However, waveform data will still be decoded even without the PCM card, mapping MSC-01 to MSC-16 to Hcard Bank#00 through #16.
  • Page 10: Program Listing

    HCARD-101............................... KORG M1/M1R/Tx MODE Program Listing This menu showcases all programs within the chosen bank. When selecting 'List PRG' from the tools menu, a prompt appears, expecting a program selection. It's crucial to note that the current active program cannot be directly accessed. To continue, navigate to another program using the M1's [up] and [down] buttons or input a specific program number using the keypad with keys [0] to [9].
  • Page 11 How to Save a Full Bank on Hcard-101? To save a bank onto the Hcard-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 34 to 63. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.
  • Page 12: Sound Library For Korg M1/M1R/Tx Series

    Sound Library for Korg M1/M1R/Tx Series Hcard-101 comes with 34 pre-loaded soundbanks, featuring many of the rarest Korg ROM cards and factory preload data for supported synthesizers. On top of that, it includes 11 categorized banks specifically for M1, stamped with the HyperSynth signature. These banks offer lots of programs, handpicked from thousands of available banks for the Korg M1.
  • Page 13: Splash Screen Overview (Ws Mode)

    HCARD-101............................... KORG WS/WS-A/D MODE Splash Screen Overview Splash Screen (WS Mode) Splash Screen (WS-A/D Mode) [ ▼] & [ ▲]: Maintain the Hcard in the splash screen while displaying a logo animation. █ ] WS or [●] A/D: Enter the Test Menu to perform diagnostic checks and ensure optimal functionality.
  • Page 14: Bank Selection Menu (Ws Mode)

    HCARD-101............................... KORG WS/WS-A/D MODE Bank Selection Menu Bank selection menu, enabling you to navigate through and select from a list of sound banks, organized by their names. Bank Selection Menu (WS Mode) [ ▼]: Navigate to the next item in the list. If held down for 1 second, the display will advance to the subsequent page.
  • Page 15: Write Protect Menu

    [ ▼] & [ ▲]: These triangle buttons allow you to scroll through different banks.  Renaming a Bank in Hcard-101 (WaveStation Mode) By default, the Korg WaveStation includes a feature that allows naming of external memory cards. This proves useful when interfacing with the Hcard UI. The bank formats of the WS and Hcard are fully compatible.
  • Page 16: Copy Bank Menu

    █ How to Load a Full Bank from Hcard-101 to WS? To load a bank into the WS internal memory from Hcard-101, follow these steps on WS: Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. To verify, press the [Global] button on the WS.
  • Page 17 How to Save a Full Bank on Hcard-101 from WS? To save a bank onto the Hcard-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 25 to 39. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.
  • Page 18: Sound Library For Korg Wavestation And Ws-A/D

    HCARD-101............................... KORG WS/WS-A/D MODE Sound Library for Korg WaveStation and WS-A/D Hcard-101 comes with 25 pre-loaded soundbanks, featuring many of the rarest Korg ROM cards and factory preload data for WaveStation. Pleaes pay attention to the following tips before using the soundbanks : ...
  • Page 19: Splash Screen Overview (Ds-8 Mode)

    HCARD-101..................................KORG DS-8 MODE Splash Screen Overview Splash Screen (DS-8 Mode) [ ▼] & [ ▲]: Maintain the Hcard in the splash screen while displaying a logo animation. [●]: Enter the Test Menu to perform diagnostic checks and ensure optimal functionality.
  • Page 20: Bank Selection Menu (Ds-8 Mode)

    HCARD-101..................................KORG DS-8 MODE Bank Selection Menu Bank selection menu, enabling you to navigate through and select from a list of sound banks, organized by their names. Bank Selection Menu (DS-8 Mode) [ ▼]: Navigate to the next item in the list. If held down for 1 second, the display will advance to the subsequent page.
  • Page 21: Write Protect Menu

    HCARD-101..................................KORG DS-8 MODE Write Protect Menu Unlike vintage memory cards, the Hcard offers protection on a per-bank basis, rather than for the entire memory card. This flexibility allows users to secure specific banks while leaving others available for modifications: Write Protect Menu (DS-8 Mode) ...
  • Page 22: Copy Bank Menu

    █ How to Load a Full Bank from Hcard-101 to DS-8? To load a bank into the DS-8 internal memory from Hcard-101, follow these steps on DS-8: Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. To verify, press the [Function] followed by [4].
  • Page 23: Sound Library For Korg Ds-8

    How to Save a Full Bank on Hcard-101 from DS-8? To save a bank onto the Hcard-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 05 to 23. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.
  • Page 24: Splash Screen Overview (A1 Mode)

    HCARD-101.................................... KORG A1 MODE Splash Screen Overview Splash Screen (A1 Mode) [ ▼] & [ ▲]: Maintain the Hcard in the splash screen while displaying a logo animation. [●]: Enter the Test Menu to perform diagnostic checks and ensure optimal functionality.
  • Page 25: Bank Selection Menu (A1 Mode)

    PDF version of this manual. Save/Write: Use this function to save an entire bank or an individual program from A1 onto the Hcard-101. Tools Menu (A1 Mode) Each entry in the tools menu is detailed on the following page of this manual.
  • Page 26: Write Protect Menu

    HCARD-101.................................... KORG A1 MODE Write Protect Menu Unlike vintage memory cards, the Hcard offers protection on a per-bank basis, rather than for the entire memory card. This flexibility allows users to secure specific banks while leaving others available for modifications: Write Protect Menu (A1 Mode) ...
  • Page 27: Copy Bank Menu

    How to Load a Full Bank from Hcard-101 to A1? To load a bank into the A1 internal memory from Hcard-101, follow these steps on A1: Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss.
  • Page 28: Sound Library For Korg A1

    How to Save a Full Bank on Hcard-101 from A1? To save a bank onto the Hcard-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 09 to 15. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.
  • Page 29: Test Menu

    [��]: SYSTEM RAM: PASS signifies the system RAM of the Hcard is operating correctly. If it were to indicate 'FAIL', it would suggest a malfunction in the RAM circuitry, potentially involving U1 chip on the Hcard-101 main board or a connection issue with its pins.
  • Page 30: Technical Specification

    DIMENSIONS (WXHXD): 6.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 1.6 cm (7.7cm x 14.2cm x 3.0cm with packing).  WEIGHT: 0.1 Kg (0.18 Kg with packing). Memory Architecture Diagram: *Block Size: 256Kbit (32KB), Entire Memory Size: 256Kbx128=32,768Kb (4.096MB) Copyright © 2008-2023 HyperSynth www.HyperSynth.com...

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