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Korg microKORG2 Owner's Manual

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Published 08/2024
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual *Before using the microKORG2, please read the Precautions (PDF) carefully to ensure proper use. Supplementary contents Precautions/Quick Start Guide, Owner’s Manual, Voice Name List Frequently asked questions Product website Published 08/2024 ©2024 KORG INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a computer ...................25 Connecting to a MIDI device ................25 Turning the power on and off................26 Turning the power on/off..................26 Playing the microKORG2 ..................27 Playing the programs ..................28 Selecting programs....................28 Using Performance Edit to modify the sound..........28 Using the vocal processors................
  • Page 3 Playing back the loop recorder................37 Erasing recorded data................... 37 Editing the settings....................37 Editing ........................38 How the microKORG2 is structured............... 39 Oscillator, filter, amp.....................39 EG, LFO, keyboard tracking, virtual patch, controllers .........39 TIMBRE 1/2 ......................40 Effects (EFFECT) and equalizer (EQ)..............40 ARPEGGIATOR .......................
  • Page 4 - Table of contents TIMBRE section......................48 TIMBRE....................... 49 TIMBRE........................49 TIMBRE MIX ......................49 TIMBRE EDIT section ....................50 VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN ..................51 VOICE .........................51 PITCH.........................53 ASSIGN........................54 OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE ................55 OSC 1..........................55 OSC 2.........................57 OSC 3.........................58...
  • Page 5 - Table of contents VOCAL PROCESSOR section .................. 88 ON/OFF....................... 89 VOCODER ......................90 VOCODER ........................ 90 FILTER BAND......................91 HARD TUNE ....................... 92 HARD TUNE ......................92 HARMONIZER....................93 HARMONIZER A (HARMO A) ................93 HARMONIZER B (HARMO B)................94 VOCAL SETTING ....................95 EFFECT, EQ section....................
  • Page 6 - Table of contents Functions ........................117 INITIALIZE (INIT), COPY, MANUAL, TROPHY ..........118 Initializing the programs and timbres (INIT) ..........118 Copying programs and timbres (COPY) ............118 Manual / GUI Design ....................119 TROPHY ........................119 Appendices........................120 Troubleshooting....................121 Backing up your data ..................123 Backing up the programs and global data ............123...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction - Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg microKORG2 synthesizer/vocoder. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. → Conventions in this manual → Notes → Main features...

  • Page 8: Conventions In This Manual

    Introduction - Conventions in this manual Conventions in this manual • For buttons such as those in the TIMBRE EDIT section that have multiple functions, the button is referred to using the topmost label that’s listed on the panel (example: the VOICE/PITCH/ ASSIGN button is referred to as the VOICE button).

  • Page 9: Notes

    MIDI data, PCM sample data, audio data and operating system) belong to KORG INC., or to a third party who has acquired permission from KORG INC. You do not need permission from Korg to use the above contents for creating or performing your own works, or when...

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Introduction - Main features Main features • The microKORG2 uses an analog modeling system to simulate an analog synthesizer by means of DSP (digital signal processing) technology.You can create sounds using four classic analog synth waveforms, including sawtooth and square waves, as well as 96 PCM samples and a noise oscillator.

  • Page 11: Part Names

    Part names - Part names → Front panel → Rear panel → Display...

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Part names - Front panel Front panel VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume of audio output from the OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO and R) and the head- phones jack. MIC knob Adjusts the mic volume for the mics connected to the MIC IN CONDENSER and MIC IN DYNAMIC jacks.
  • Page 13 Part names - Front panel OCTAVE SHIFT UP, DOWN switches These shift the range of notes assigned to the keyboard in one-octave steps, up or down over a range of three octaves. Octave Button LEDs Button operation Lights up red...
  • Page 14 LOOP RECORDER buttons Use these buttons to record and play back the microKORG2’s audio as well as audio from a mic or from the AUX IN. When the loop recorded is stopped, press the button to enter record standby, then the button to start and stop recording and playback.
  • Page 15 Part names - Front panel ON/OFF button Press the VOCAL PROCESSOR, EFFECT or EQ buttons while holding down this button to turn these functions on/off (the LEDs below the buttons light up or go dark). VOCAL PROCESSOR: VOCODER–HARMONIZER buttons These select the vocal processor to edit (the button in question blinks).

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    → Connecting to a computer USB port (USB Type-C) Connect this port on the microKORG2 to your computer to transmit and receive MIDI data, man- age program and global data, and update the system. → Connecting to other devices Headphones jack (6.3 mm stereo phone jack, unbalanced)
  • Page 17 Grounding screw Use this terminal (screw) to connect the microKORG2 to a ground terminal. To connect, loosen the terminal and use a grounding wire to attach it to the ground terminal. After loosening the termi- nal (screw), be sure to tighten it again.

  • Page 18: Display

    Part names - Display Display Home page • Press the FUNCTION 5 button to show the home page. MIC AUX LOOP BPM POWER Program Name Genre BANK Performance Edit Parameter Value Function Status MIC: Indicates the input signal detected for the MIC CONDENSER and DYNAMIC jacks.

  • Page 19: Edit Page

    Part names - Display SCOPE: Shows the oscilloscope. WRITE: Saves the current program. Press this button to show the rename, save program and cancel → Writing a program menu options. FUNC/HOME: Hold down the FUNC (FUNCTION 5) button to access the remaining functions.
  • Page 20 Part names - Display Knobs on the display and EDIT CONTROL 1–5 knobs The color in the center of the knobs on the display change as follows. Gray: all knobs aside from the one you last used Same color as the knob itself: indicates the last knob used Slightly lighter than the knob itself: last knob used;...

  • Page 21: Connecting And Getting Ready To Play

    Connecting and getting ready to play - Connecting and getting ready to play → Connecting to other devices → Turning the power on/off...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Other Devices

    Batteries are not included, and must be purchased separately. Note: Make sure that the power switch on the microKORG2 is turned off, and then open the battery cover on the bottom of the case. Insert six AA batteries (sold separately).
  • Page 23 If you Note: continue to use the microKORG2 in this state, the auto-protect feature will activate, preventing pro- grams and global settings from being saved. We recommend that you either replace the batteries as soon as possible or connect an AC adapter.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Included Mic

    Connecting from the audio outputs Connect the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks of the microKORG2 to the input jacks of your mixer, pow- ered monitor speakers or other audio equipment. We recommend that you connect the output of the microKORG2 in stereo, to take advantage of its sonic capabilities.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a computer Connect the microKORG2 to your computer when you want to control your computer’s DAW software or sound source from the keyboard, or trigger the microKORG2’s sound generator from your DAW or similar software. •...

  • Page 26: Turning The Power On And Off

    If you’ve connected equipment such as monitor speakers, turn the power on/off in the following order. Turning the power on Turn the volume all the way down on the devices you want to connect the microKORG2 to. Long-press the power button on the microKORG2 to turn the instrument on.

  • Page 27: Playing The Microkorg2

    Playing the microKORG2 - Playing the microKORG2 → Playing the programs → Using the vocal processors → Using effects and EQ → Using the arpeggiator → Selecting favorites → Using the loop recorder...

  • Page 28: Playing The Programs

    Cutoff and Resonance, they can all be freely changed on the TIMBRE EDIT ASSIGN page. → Performance Edit controls Using Performance Edit Select a program or press the FUNCTION 5 button to show the home page. Play the microKORG2 and use EDIT CONTROL knobs 1-5 to change the sound.
  • Page 29 Playing the microKORG2 - Playing the programs See “Performance Edit List” for the parameters that you can assign. Refer to the parameter descriptions to learn how the parameters modify the sound. Here are some examples. → Details Cutoff: → Details Resonance: →...

  • Page 30: Using The Vocal Processors

    Using the vocal processors Adjusting the mic volume → Connecting the included mic With the microKORG2 turned off, connect the included mic. Turn the microKORG2 on. While vocalizing into the mic, use the MIC knob to adjust the mic volume.
  • Page 31 Playing the microKORG2 - Using the vocal processors...

  • Page 32: Using The Vocoder

    When using SCALE mode, you can also control the pitch of the microKORG2 with your voice. Press the VOCODER button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the vocoder on/off.

  • Page 33: Using The Harmonizer

    Playing the microKORG2 - Using the vocal processors Using the harmonizer This shows how to shift the pitch of your vocals and add that voice as a harmony to the original vocals for output. Press the HARMONIZER button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the harmonizer on/off.

  • Page 34: Using Effects And Eq

    Playing the microKORG2 - Using effects and EQ Using effects and EQ Applying effects and EQ The output from synth programs or from the vocal processor is sent through the following signal chain to apply effects: modulation effect (MOD) → delay effect (DELAY) → reverb effect (REVERB) →...

  • Page 35: Using The Arpeggiator

    The arpeggiator function automatically plays all the notes of a held chord as individual events in a repeating rhythmic pattern. The microKORG2's arpeggiator has ten arpeggio types and a number of parameters like the note length (gate time) that can be adjusted. The “Step Arpeggiator” functional- ity also allows you to instantly turn up to eight steps on and off to create an even wider range of per- formance possibilities.

  • Page 36: Selecting Favorites

    To exit favorites mode, press the BANK button or turn the PROGRAM SELECT dial. Registering a favorite program Save the programs you’ve edited to the memory of the microKORG2. Any edits you make are lost if you turn off the microKORG2 or select a different program before saving the data.

  • Page 37: Using The Loop Recorder

    Playing the microKORG2 - Using the loop recorder Using the loop recorder This feature lets you record what you play when using the synth programs or the vocal processor, and play it back. The recorded audio data is deleted once you turn the power off.

  • Page 38: Editing

    Editing - Editing → How the microKORG2 is structured → Editing a synth program → Performance Edit controls → Writing a program → Saving other data...

  • Page 39: How The Microkorg2 Is Structured

    On the microKORG2, the OSC1, OSC 2, OSC 3 and PITCH pages control the oscillators. The PITCH page specifies the pitch of the waveform that is the basis of the sound, and the OSC 1, OSC 2 and OSC 3 pages are for selecting the waveforms.

  • Page 40: Timbre 1/2

    Carrier: The carrier signal that’s processed by the vocoder effect is the input sound from timbres 1 and 2 of the microKORG2. Suitable choices for the carrier waveform are sawtooth waves and so forth, which contain a rich array of overtones. The volume of each signal source is adjusted using the MIXER, and the signal is output to the vocoder section.
  • Page 41 Editing - How the microKORG2 is structured Hard tune Use this to create robot-like voices by adjusting the vocal pitch, or to adjust the formant for a thicker, lower vocal sound or a thinner, higher sound. Harmonizer Adds harmonies (chord tones) to the vocal by shifting the original pitch of the vocal and outputting...

  • Page 42: Editing A Synth Program

    Repeat steps 2–4 as necessary to finish making your sound. → Writing a program Write (save) the program. If you select a different program or turn off the microKORG2 before writing the program, all changes that you made are lost. → Copying programs You can copy the settings for other timbres or from a section you choose.

  • Page 43: Selecting A Timbre

    Editing - Editing a synth program Restoring a parameter to its original value You can check the original values of the preset programs and saved programs by looking at the colors in the center of the display knobs. If a knob is filled in with its own color, this shows that the knob’s value has been changed. If the knob is filled in with a slightly lighter color, its value is equal to the saved value.

  • Page 44: Performance Edit Controls

    Editing - Performance Edit controls Performance Edit controls This shows how to assign parameters to the Performance Edit controls. Select a program. Press the TIMBRE EDIT VOICE button to select the ASSIGN page. Use the EDIT CONTROL 1–5 knobs to assign the parameters.

  • Page 45: Writing Data (Saving)

    If the battery charge on the microKORG2 is low, you may not be able to save the data. In this case, connect the AC adapter or replace the batteries, make the settings again and save them.

  • Page 46: Writing A Program

    EDIT CONTROL 1–4 knobs to select the character, and use knob 5 to select the background color. Press the EXECUTE (FUNCTION 4) button to save the data. Press the CANCEL (FUNCTION 5) button if you wish to cancel. After the data is saved, the microKORG2 returns to its normal operating state.

  • Page 47: Saving Other Data

    Writing data (saving) - Saving other data Saving other data Saving the GLOBAL–MIDI FILTER and LOOP SETTING settings The GLOBAL, CONTROL, MIC, MIDI, MIDI FILTER and LOOP SETTING A, B settings are saved when you exit each page. Other settings The TROPHY (results) data is saved when the power is turned off.

  • Page 48: Timbre Section

    TIMBRE section - TIMBRE section → TIMBRE...

  • Page 49: Timbre

    TIMBRE section - TIMBRE TIMBRE TIMBRE Select either timbre 1 or 2 to edit. • Press the TIMBRE button to switch between timbres (either LED 1 or LED 2 lights up). Switching between timbres is available when Timbre Mode in VOICE is “Dual”. You can’t switch Note: between timbres in Single mode.

  • Page 50: Timbre Edit Section

    TIMBRE EDIT section - TIMBRE TIMBRE EDIT section → VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN → OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE → MIXER, FILTER → AMP EG, FILTER EG → LFO 1, 2 → PATCH 1–6...

  • Page 51: Voice, Pitch, Assign

    TIMBRE EDIT section - VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN VOICE These settings are related to the programs overall as well as how the timbres sound. This sets whether one timbre (Single) or two timbres (Dual) are used. You can also set how the notes are triggered here, such as single notes/chords, unison and so forth.
  • Page 52 TIMBRE EDIT section - VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN Mono Retrigger: The sound plays monophonically. Only one sound for the timbre can be played at a time. The EG and LFO are retriggered each time you press a key. 3. Unison Number (Unison) [Off, 2 Voice...8 Voice]...

  • Page 53: Pitch

    TIMBRE EDIT section - VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN PITCH This sets the pitch of the oscillators. Set the Transpose and Fine Tune to produce the desired pitch. These settings are shared by all three oscillators. You can also set the portamento time and the amount of pitch change that’s caused by the [PITCH] wheel.

  • Page 54: Assign

    TIMBRE EDIT section - VOICE, PITCH, ASSIGN ASSIGN You can assign parameters to the five EDIT CONTROL knobs, to control for Performance Edit. When the home page is selected using the FUNCTION 5 button in Performance Edit, operate the Tip: five EDIT CONTROLS knobs to alter the sound and so forth.

  • Page 55: Osc 1, Osc 2, Osc 3, Noise

    TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE The oscillator generates the audio waveforms, which are the basis of the sound. A timbre consists of three oscillators and a noise generator.
  • Page 56 TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE When Wave is “Saw”: You can modify the waveform by adjusting this value. A setting of 0 produces a sawtooth wave, and a setting of 127 produces a sawtooth wave one octave higher.

  • Page 57: Osc 2

    TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE OSC 2 → OSC 1 Here are the settings for oscillator 2 (OSC 2). These are the same as for oscillator 1 (OSC 1). 1. Wave [Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine, DWGS, OneShot] (CC#18) 2.

  • Page 58: Osc 3

    TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE OSC 3 Here are the settings for oscillator 3 (OSC 3). When applying oscillator modulation, oscillator 3 modulates oscillators 1 and 2, and oscillators 1 and 2 output the modulated result.
  • Page 59 TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE Ring&Sync: This simultaneously applies ring and sync modulation. VPM: VPM (variable phase modulation) lets you use oscillator 3 to modulate the phase of oscillators 1 and 2, creating metallic overtones.

  • Page 60: Noise

    TIMBRE EDIT section - OSC 1, OSC 2, OSC 3, NOISE NOISE Use these parameters to configure the noise and the keyboard tracking (how the sound “follows” or changes according to the note you play) for the pitches of oscillators 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 61: Mixer, Filter

    TIMBRE EDIT section - MIXER, FILTER MIXER, FILTER MIXER This adjusts the volume balance between oscillators 1–3 and the noise generator. These settings are the input levels to the filter. 1. OSC 1 Level (OSC1 Lvl) [0...127] (CC#23) Sets the output level of oscillator 1.

  • Page 62: Filter

    TIMBRE EDIT section - MIXER, FILTER FILTER The filter removes unnecessary frequency components from the sound of the oscillator. This shapes the tone by allowing only the desired portion of the sound to pass. The Type parameter fades between the different filter types (i.e., the method used by the filter to cut the frequencies).
  • Page 63 TIMBRE EDIT section - MIXER, FILTER HP4 (127): A -24 dB/oct HPF (high pass filter). The -24 dB/oct HPF is a steeper filter than the -12 dB/ oct HPF. 2. Cutoff [0...127] (CC#74) Sets the cutoff frequency. Increase this value to raise the cutoff frequency.

  • Page 64: Amp Eg, Filter Eg

    TIMBRE EDIT section - AMP EG, FILTER EG AMP EG, FILTER EG AMP EG Here you can configure the AMP EG, which applies time-variant change to the volume. Create the desired volume curve by adjusting the ADSR parameters: Attack [1], Decay [2], Sustain [3] and Release [4].

  • Page 65: Filter Eg

    On a synthesizer, this type of change is produced by an EG. The microKORG2 has dedicated EGs for the filter and for the amp. These EGs can also be used as virtual patch sources, so you are free to use them to vary the pitch or numerous other aspects of the sound.
  • Page 66 TIMBRE EDIT section - AMP EG, FILTER EG 5. Intensity [-63...0...63] (CC#84) Sets the depth of the modulation that’s applied to the cutoff frequency. This changes the cutoff frequency over time. Positive (+) settings increase the degree of change.

  • Page 67: Lfo 1, 2

    TIMBRE EDIT section - LFO 1, 2 LFO 1, 2 Each timbre has two LFOs (low-frequency oscillator). The cyclic change produced by an LFO can mod- ulate various aspects of the sound such as the pitch, tone, or volume.
  • Page 68 TIMBRE EDIT section - LFO 1, 2 3. Frequency (Freq) [“Mode” Tempo: 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32 / “Mode” Free, OneShot: 0...127] (CC#90) Sets the frequency of the LFO. When Mode is set to “Tempo”: This sets the LFO cycle to a ratio of the tempo. The set value (note length) in relation to the tempo equals one LFO cycle.

  • Page 69: Lfo 2

    TIMBRE EDIT section - LFO 1, 2 LFO 2 1. Wave [Triangle, Saw Down, Saw Up, Square, Sample & Hold] (CC#102) 2. Mode [Tempo, Free, One Shot] 3. Frequency (Freq) [“Mode” Tempo: 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32 / Mode “Free”, “OneShot”: 0...127] (CC#76)

  • Page 70: Patch 1-6

    The microKORG2 simulates this kind of patching “virtually” (i.e., without using physical patch cords), so you can assign sources such as EG or LFO to the main parameters (destinations).
  • Page 71 TIMBRE EDIT section - PATCH 1–6 The pitch of keyboard tracking (the note played on the keyboard) is affected by the porta- Note: mento parameter. The pitch bend wheel, transpose controls, vibrato, and virtual patch connec- tions do not affect key tracking.
  • Page 72 TIMBRE EDIT section - PATCH 1–6 Virtual patching examples for Source 1/2 and Destination Source Destination Explanation The cutoff frequency changes according to the velocity (how Velocity FILTER Cutoff hard you play the keys). The panpot (stereo position) of the sound gradually changes...

  • Page 73: Edit Section

    Keystage EDIT section - EDIT section → Arpeggiator → ARP A, B → GLOBAL → CONTROL → MIC → MIDI → MIDI FILTER...

  • Page 74: Arpeggiator

    This is particularly useful when playing live. Since the microKORG2’s arpeggiator can be synchronized to an external MIDI sequencer, you can con- trol the LFO 1/2 rate or the delay time from an external MIDI sequencer or other source.
  • Page 75 Keystage EDIT section - Arpeggiator If the EDIT ARP A button is not blinking, press the PROGRAM NUMBER 1–8 buttons to switch Note: between programs. Be careful, as the edits you made to the program are lost if you have not saved them.

  • Page 76: Arp A, B

    Keystage EDIT section - ARP A, B ARP A, B ARP A 1. Tempo [30...300] This sets the tempo at which the arpeggiator plays. This setting also affects the loop recorder playback speed, the LFO and the various effect parameters. The knob changes the value in steps of two if the value is set to 270 or greater.

  • Page 77: Arp B

    Keystage EDIT section - ARP A, B 4. Target Timbre (Target) [Both Timbre, Timbre 1, Timbre 2] (NRPN 0, 11) Selects the timbres that are played by the arpeggiator. Both Timbre: Both timbres are played by the arpeggiator. Timbre 1: Only timbre 1 is played by the arpeggiator. Timbre 2: Only timbre 2 is played by the arpeggiator.
  • Page 78 Keystage EDIT section - ARP A, B DownUp: Alternates between playing the notes down and then up. (The highest and lowest notes play once.) Converge: The arpeggiator plays notes by “converging” towards the middle note of the chord, with the lowest note first followed by the highest note, then the second-lowest note followed by the sec- ond-highest note and so forth.
  • Page 79 Keystage EDIT section - ARP A, B 3. Gate Time [0%...100%] (NRPN 0, 10) Specifies the duration (gate time) of the arpeggiated notes, as a percentage (%). With a setting of 0, each note will be extremely short. With set to 100, each note will continue playing until the next step.

  • Page 80: Global, Control, Mic, Midi, Midi Filter

    (Tuning, Transpose) let you change the pitch for all programs. Use the Tuning parameter to adjust the pitch of the microKORG2 to other instruments when you’re playing in an ensemble setting; and use the Transpose parameter to transpose the pitch of a song that you’re playing.

  • Page 81: Control

    1. Velocity Curve (VeloCurve) [Curve 1...8, Const Max] Sets the curve that determines how sensitive the microKORG2 velocity calculation is to how hard you play the keyboard. The velocity at which you play can change the volume or tonal color, so this setting lets you adjust the overall sensitivity at which the volume and tonal color change according to your playing strength.
  • Page 82 LoopRec -/KORG: With this setting, you can record with the loop recorder while playing and use the damper pedal to enter record mode. Use this setting when using a Korg DS-1H, PS-1 or PS-3 pedal. LoopRec +: Sets the damper pedal to work as the record function of the loop recorder. Use this set- ting when the pedal works in reverse.

  • Page 83: Mic

    microKORG 2 - GLOBAL, CONTROL, MIC, MIDI, MIDI FILTER 4. Display Brightness (DispBright) [1...10] Sets the display brightness. If you continue using this instrument while the brightness is set to a high value, this has an effect on the life of the display. These are the settings for the noise gates and filters that are applied to the mic or other audio signal connected to the MIC IN CONDENSER or DYNAMIC jack.

  • Page 84: Midi

    On the microKORG2, control change numbers are assigned to the main parameters that alter the sound, and you can use an external MIDI sequencer to trigger the sound generator while controlling →...

  • Page 85: Midi Settings For Connecting To Another Midi Device Or Computer

    MIDI channel and connection settings To exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set the MIDI channel of the microKORG2 to match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device. Use the steps below to set the MIDI channel.

  • Page 86: Midi Filter

    When Clock Source (ClockSrc) on the EDIT MIDI page is set to “Auto” and a MIDI clock is received from either an external MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN connector of the microKORG2 or a device like a computer that’s connected to the USB port on the microKORG2, the microKORG2 automatically works in “External MIDI”...
  • Page 87 microKORG 2 - GLOBAL, CONTROL, MIC, MIDI, MIDI FILTER 3. Pitch Bend (PitchBend) [Disable, Enable] Sets whether pitch bend data is transmitted and received. Disable: Pitch bend data is not transmitted or received. Enable: Pitch bend data is transmitted and received. 4.

  • Page 88: Vocal Processor Section

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - VOCAL PROCESSOR section → ON/OFF → VOCODER → HARD TUNE → HARMONIZER → VOCAL SETTING...

  • Page 89: On/Off

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - ON/OFF ON/OFF • Press the VOCODER, HARD TUNE, HARMONIZER, MOD, DELAY, REVERB or EQ button while hold- ing down the ON/OFF button to turn the respective effects on/off (the LED below each button will light up when the effect is on).

  • Page 90: Vocoder

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - VOCODER VOCODER • Press the VOCODER button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the effect on/off (the LED below the button lights up when the effect is on). You can’t use the VOCODER at the same time as the other two effects. However, the HARD Note: TUNE and HARMONIZER effects can be used at the same time.

  • Page 91: Filter Band

    1. Band Select (Band Sel) [1...16] Selects which bandpass filter the Level and Pan parameters will affect. This setting is not saved in the program. When you turn on the microKORG2 or select a different Note: program, this value is reset to “1”.

  • Page 92: Hard Tune

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - HARD TUNE HARD TUNE • Press the HARD TUNE button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the effect on/off (the LED below the button lights up when the effect is on). • Press the HARD TUNE button to show the related parameters (the button blinks). Use the EDIT CONTROL 1–5 knobs and the FUNCTION 1, 2 buttons to set the value.

  • Page 93: Harmonizer

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - HARMONIZER HARMONIZER • Press the HARMONIZER button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the effect on/off (the LED below the button lights up when the effect is on). • Press the HARMONIZER button to show the related parameters (the button blinks). Use the EDIT CONTROL 1–5 knobs and the FUNCTION 1, 2 buttons to set the value.

  • Page 94: Harmonizer B (Harmo B)

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - HARMONIZER HARMONIZER B (HARMO B) 1. Harmony Number (Harmony) [1, 2] (NRPN 7, 16) Sets the number of harmonies to output. 2. Harmony 1 Pitch (Pitch 1) [-2 Oct...-2nd, Unison, +2nd...+2 Oct) (NRPN 7, 32) Sets how much to shift the pitch of harmony 1 in scale steps.

  • Page 95: Vocal Setting

    VOCAL PROCESSOR section - VOCAL SETTING VOCAL SETTING These parameters set how the vocal sound is controlled when you’re using the vocoder, hard tune or harmonizer. • Long-press the VOCODER, HARD TUNE or HARMONIZER button to access the VOCAL SETTING page.

  • Page 96: Effect, Eq Section

    EFFECT, EQ section - EFFECT, EQ section → Modulation (MOD) → DELAY → REVERB → EFFECT ROUTING → EQ...

  • Page 97: Modulation (Mod)

    EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) Modulation (MOD) The modulation effect applies various types of cyclic change to the original sound. This gives the sound greater depth, or produces the impression that multiple sound sources are being heard simul- taneously.

  • Page 98: Effect Type

    EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) Effect Type Chorus Chorus is an effect created by modulating a delay to change the pitch of a signal. Mixing the modu- lated signal with the unmodulated signal creates an imitation of the slight (or not so slight) differ- ences in intonation between two musicians playing in unison, while the modulated signal on its own can be used as a vibrato.
  • Page 99 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) 4. Depth [0...127] (CC#111) This sets the intensity of the effect. Turning the knob to the right will increase the intensity. MOD EXTRA 1. Low Cut (LowCut) [0...127] Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. Turning the knob to the right will reduce the amount of low frequency sound.
  • Page 100 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) 5. Dry/Wet [0...100 %] This sets the mix of the unprocessed (dry) and processed (wet) signals. Turning the knob to the right will increase the wet level and decrease the dry level. Phaser An effect that changes the phase of a signal to create the impression of movement.
  • Page 101 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) 2. Wave [Triangle, Square, Saw, Sine, Sample & Hold] This sets the type of waveform that will modulate the amplitude of the input signal. 3. Speed [“Bpm Sync” Off: 0...127 / “Bpm Sync” On: 1/1, 3/4, 1/2, 3/8, 1/3, 1/4, 3/16, 1/6, 1/ 8, 3/32, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32, 1/64] (CC#12) Adjusts the rate of the modulation effect, depending on the range of the selected subtype.
  • Page 102 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) MOD EXTRA 2. Wow Random (WowRand) [0...127] Sets the intensity of the random modulation. Turning the knob to the right increases the amount that other modulators are affected by the random modulation. 3. Wow Rate (WowRate) [0...127] Adjusts the rate of modulation.
  • Page 103 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) 4. Release [0...127] Sets the speed with which the envelope follower reponds to decreases in amplitude. Turning the knob to the right makes the reponse slower. 5. Dry/Wet [0...100 %] This sets the mix of the unprocessed (dry) and processed (wet) signals. Turning the knob to the right will increase the wet level and decrease the dry level.
  • Page 104 EFFECT, EQ section - Modulation (MOD) Amp Simulator An effect that emulates the distortion and timbre of a guitar amp. 1. Effect Type (Type) Amp Simulator 2. AmpSim Model (Model) [Clean, Vintage, Crunch, Dark, Hard, Heavy] Selects the type of amp model.

  • Page 105: Delay

    EFFECT, EQ section - DELAY DELAY An effect that delays the signal and creates and echoing sound. • Press the DELAY button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the effect on/off (the LED below the button lights up when the effect is on).
  • Page 106 EFFECT, EQ section - DELAY Tape Echo A delay that distorts and modulates the pitch of the signal like a tape machine. Pitch Shift A delay that shifts the signal up or down. Reverse A delay that plays backwards.
  • Page 107 EFFECT, EQ section - DELAY DELAY EXTRA 2. BPM Sync (BpmSync) [Off / On] Toggles the delay time parameter between absolute time (milliseconds) and tempo synced subdivi- sions. 3. LR Offset (Offset) [-63...0...63] Applies a delay offset between the left and right delay channels, creating a wider stereo image. Turn- ing the knob right of center increases the right delay time relative to the left, and turning the knob left of center increases the left delay time relative to the right.

  • Page 108: Reverb

    EFFECT, EQ section - REVERB REVERB The reverb effect is used to create the impression of playing in a space. This effect is produced by combining the sound of multiple sonic reflections that occur at different times. • Press the REVERB button while holding down the ON/OFF button to turn the effect on/off (the LED below the button lights up when the effect is on).

  • Page 109: Effect Type

    EFFECT, EQ section - REVERB Effect Type Hall A reverb that imitates the ambience of a hall. Room A reverb that imitates the ambience of a room. Spring An algorithm that imitates a reverb made with a metal spring.
  • Page 110 EFFECT, EQ section - REVERB 5. Damping (Damp) [0...127](CC#117) Sets the cutoff frequency of the damping filter. Turning the knob to the right reduces the amount of high frequency content. REVERB EXTRA 2. PreDelay [0...127] Sets the amount of time between the reverb receiving a signal and producing an output signal. Turn- ing the knob to the right increases the delay between input and output.

  • Page 111: Effect Routing

    EFFECT, EQ section - EFFECT ROUTING EFFECT ROUTING • Long-press either the MOD, DELAY or REVERB button to access the EFFECT ROUTING page. EFFECT ROUTING The effects are connected in series, in the following order: modulation effect (MOD) → delay effect (DELAY) →...
  • Page 112 EFFECT, EQ section - EQ The output from the effects is routed through the equalizer (EQ), the last stage in the effect signal chain for adjusting the tonal character. The EQ is used to adjust the tonal balance, such as by bringing muddy sounds forward in the mix or by toning down sounds that stand out too much.

  • Page 113: Loop Recorder Section

    LOOP RECORDER section - LOOP RECORDER section → LOOP RECORDER → LOOP SETTING A → LOOP SETTING B...

  • Page 114: Loop Recorder

    LOOP RECORDER section - LOOP RECORDER LOOP RECORDER The loop recorder is used to record and play back the microKORG2’s audio, as well as audio from a mic or from the AUX IN. REC, PLAY/STOP When the loop recorder is stopped, press the...

  • Page 115: Loop Setting A

    LOOP RECORDER section - LOOP SETTING A LOOP SETTING A Use these settings to configure the record settings for the loop recorder. • Long-press the button to access the LOOP SETTING A page. 1. Loop Length (Length) [1/16...16/16, 24/16, 32/16, 48/16, 64/16, 96/16, 128/16] Specifies the length of the loop that’s to be recorded to the loop recorder.

  • Page 116: Loop Setting B

    LOOP RECORDER section - LOOP SETTING B LOOP SETTING B These are the loop recorder playback-related settings. • Long-press the button to access the LOOP SETTING B page. 1. Stutter [Off, On Forward, On Reverse] (NRPN 8, 16) The stutter function is used to repeatedly play back parts of short loops.

  • Page 117: Functions

    Functions - Functions Press buttons 1–4 while holding down the FUNC (FUNCTION 5) button to access the functions from INITIALIZE to TROPHY. → Initializing the programs and timbres (INIT) → Copying programs and timbres (COPY) → Manual / GUI Design...

  • Page 118: Initialize (Init), Copy, Manual, Trophy

    [PROGRAM, TIMBRE 1, TIMBRE 2] Sets what part of the program to initialize. Initializing does not overwrite the data stored in the microKORG2's memory— you must write the Note: program to memory if you want to save its initialized state.

  • Page 119: Manual / Gui Design

    Manual. TROPHY To celebrate you exploring the functionality of the microKORG2, the trophies on this page will turn colorful after being unlocked. To see a description of what you did to earn the trophy, select it with the INC and DEC buttons (FUNCTION 1, 2) and press the INFO button (FUNCTION 3). Try collecting all...

  • Page 120: Appendices

    Appendices - Appendices → Troubleshooting → Backing up your data → Updating the system → Restoring the factory settings...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Appendices - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check the following points if you experience problems. Power does not turn on • Is the AC adapter plugged into the AC outlet? • If you are using batteries, are the batteries installed correctly, and are they still holding a...
  • Page 122 Appendices - Troubleshooting The microKORG2 is not responding to MIDI data sent from an external device • Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? • Are the MIDI channels of the external MIDI device that is transmitting the data and of the microKORG2 the same? •...

  • Page 123: Backing Up Your Data

    Press the FUNCTION 5 button to exit USB mass storage mode. The microKORG2 restarts automatically. If you’re connected to a Mac, first eject the “microkorg2” USB drive on your Mac and then Note: perform the operations on the microKORG2.
  • Page 124 Appendices - Backing up your data .mk2prog prefix...

  • Page 125: Updating The System

    Copy the update file that you downloaded from the KORG website to the “UPDATE” folder on the USB drive that’s shown on your computer. If you’re connected to a Mac, first eject the “microkorg2” USB drive on your Mac and then Note: perform the operations on the microKORG2.

  • Page 126: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Appendices - Restoring the factory settings Restoring the factory settings This shows you how to restore the program and global data settings on the microKORG2 to their default values (factory reset). Once you’ve performed a factory reset, any existing data on the microKORG2 is overwritten with the factory default settings.

  • Page 127: Osc 1-3 Wave List

    - OSC 1-3 Wave List OSC 1-3 Wave List DWGS Oneshot...

  • Page 128: Performance Edit List

    - Performance Edit List Performance Edit List This is a list of parameters assigned to the five EDIT CONTROL knobs using TIMBRE EDIT ASSIGN.

  • Page 129: Patch 1-6 List

    - PATCH 1-6 List PATCH 1-6 List Source 1, 2 Destination...

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Appendices - Specifications Specifications Keyboard 37 notes (mini keyboard, velocity sensitive, no aftertouch) Sound generation system Analog modeling synthesis system Timbres Max. of 2 (in Dual mode) Maximum polyphony Synthesizer: 8 voices, Vocoder: 4 voices, Hard Tune: 1 part, Harmonizer: 2 parts...
  • Page 131 Appendices - Specifications Arpeggiator UP, DOWN, UP-DOWN, DOWN-UP, Converge, Diverge, Manual, Random 1/2, Trigger (10 types), step arpeggiator function Programs 256 (4 banks x 8 genres x 8 programs) Loop recorder Approx. 43 sec. (32-bit stereo) Input/output jacks OUTPUT - L/MONO, R jacks (6.3 mm TS phone jack, unbalanced) Headphones jack (6.3 mm TRS phone jack, unbalanced)

  • Page 132: Operating Requirements (For Usb Connection)

    Appendices - Operating requirements (for USB connection) Operating requirements (for USB connection) See the Korg website for the latest information on OS support. https://www.korg.com/support/os/...

  • Page 133: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendices - MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart...
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