Block Diagram; Rear Panel Connections; Connecting The Ac Adapter; Other Connections - Korg opsix module Quick Start Manual

Note
Keyboard
Note
Sequencer
Arpeggiator
Motion
Sequencer

Connecting the AC adapter

1.
Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to the DC 12V jack
on the rear panel of the opsix module.
Be sure to use only the included AC adapter. Using any other AC
adapter may cause malfunctions.
2.
After connecting the DC plug, loop the AC adapter cord onto the Cord
Hook.
Do not use excessive force when pulling the cord off the hook.
Doing so may damage the plug.
3.
Connect the plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Be sure to use an AC outlet of the correct voltage for your AC
adapter.

Other connections

Connect the opsix module as appropriate for your audio system.
Be sure that the power on all of your devices is turned off before you
make connections. Leaving the power on when you make connections
may cause malfunctions, or damage your speaker system and other
components.
For the following terminals, use a cable of 3m or less to prevent
malfunction.
• (Headphones) jack , DAMPER jack, USB-B port
OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks: Connect these TRS jacks to a mixer, audio
interface, monitor system, etc. Adjust the volume level using the VOLUME knob.
Headphone jack: Connect the headphones here. This carries the same signal
as that of OUTPUT L/MONO and R.
DAMPER jack: Connect a Korg DS-1H damper pedal or a PS-1/PS-3 pedal
switch (sold separately) to control the damper function. Pedal polarity is
detected automatically; to allow this, make sure that the pedal is not held
down when connected, or while turning on power.

Block Diagram

Algorithm
Operator
Operator
Operator
Operator Operator
Operator
Operator 1...6
Pitch Level EG
Key Track
EG1 LFO 1 LFO 2

Rear panel connections

DC 12V jack MIDI IN, OUT connectors
Cord hook
MIDI cable
MIDI cable
AC adapter
(included)
MIDI IN
Sound module,
DAW MIDI interface, etc. DAW MIDI interface, etc.
FX1 FX2
Filter
EG2 EG3
LFO 3
Virtual Patch
OUTPUT L/MONO,
DAMPER jack
R jacks
(USB B) port
Damper pedal,
Pedal switch, etc.
USB cable
MIDI OUT
Input L
Input R
USB
Audio Interface, etc.
MIDI keyboard, Computer
MIDI IN, OUT connectors: Use these connectors to connect the opsix
module to an external MIDI device for exchanging MIDI messages. Make
sure that the MIDI channels are set appropriately.
USB B port: Connect this to a computer to exchange MIDI messages and
data.

Turning the power on/off

Turning the opsix module On

Make sure that both the opsix module and any amplification devices such as
powered monitor speakers are turned off, and turn the volume of all devices
all the way down.
1.
Hold down the rear-panel
appears in the display, release the
2.
Turn on any amplification devices such as powered monitor speakers,
and then adjust their volume. Adjust the opsix module's volume using
the VOLUME knob.

Turning the opsix module Off

1.
Lower the volume of your powered monitors or other amplification
devices, and turn them off.
2.
Hold down the opsix module
"Shutting down," and then release the

Auto Power-Off

By default, the opsix module will automatically turn off after about four
hours have elapsed without use of the front panel or MIDI input. See the
Owner's Manual (PDF) for details on how to disable this function.
En-5
Master
OUTPUT
FX3
Volume
(Headphones) jack
Headphones
Mixer, Monitors,
(power) button. Once the "opsix" logo
(power) button.
(power) button until the display shows
(power) button.