Synchronizing Karma; Synchronization Basics; The "Quantize Trigger" Parameter - Korg Kronos Operation Manual

Synchronizing KARMA

Synchronization basics

Synchronization with Wave Sequences
If you want a KARMA module to synchronize with
currently‐playing Wave Sequences ("Mode"= Tempo),
turn "Quantize Trigger" on (checked) so that it will
synchronize to the selected note interval.
Synchronization with the Drum Track
For information on synchronizing KARMA with the
Drum Track, see "Using KARMA and the Drum Track
together" on page 243.
Synchronization with song start/stop
• While KARMA is running, pressing the
START/STOP switch will synchronize KARMA
with the sequencer.

The "Quantize Trigger" parameter

The trigger timing of a KARMA module will depend
on the setting of its "Quantize Trigger" parameter.
On (checked): The trigger timing of a KARMA module
will be quantized to the selected note interval.
Off (unchecked): The KARMA module will be
triggered at the timing at which you play the keyboard.
For more information, see "Quantize Trigger" on
page 117 of the Parameter Guide.
Note: If you want a wave sequence to synchronize to
the currently‐playing KARMA, go to the P2: Track
Parameters Wave Sequence/KARMA page and turn
"Wave Sequence Quantize Trigger" on.
Synchronization between KARMA
modules A, B, C, and D
In Combination and Sequencer modes, four KARMA
modules can be running. Each module has a "Quantize
Trigger" setting that determines how that module will
synchronize with the other modules.
"Quantize Trigger" Off: The KARMA module will be
triggered at the timing at which you play the keyboard.
There will be no synchronization between KARMA
modules; each will be triggered at their own timing.
"Quantize Trigger" On: The KARMA module will
synchronize to the selected note interval of the timing
the first‐triggered KARMA module that is currently
running.
If you want to simultaneously trigger multiple
KARMA modules from the keyboard or pads, turn
"Quantize Trigger" on for each of these KARMA
modules.
Synchronizing KARMA Synchronization basics
KARMA will be reset, and the phrases or patterns it
generates will start from the beginning.
• While the sequencer is playing and KARMA is
stopped, and you change the location by pressing
the LOCATE switch etc., KARMA will be reset, and
the phrases or patterns it generates will start from
the beginning.
• If you then press the START/STOP switch, the
sequencer and KARMA will both stop. If you want
to stop only KARMA, press the (KARMA) ON/OFF
switch.
• If you want KARMA to start the moment recording
begins, press the (KARMA) ON/OFF switch, and
then play the keyboard during the pre‐count before
recording. The KARMA modules will not be
triggered immediately, but will be triggered in
synchronization with the sequencer the moment
recording starts.
Synchronization with songs, patterns,
and RPPR performance in Sequencer
mode
If you want a KARMA module to play (or be recorded)
in synchronization with the currently‐playing song,
pattern, or RPPR, turn "Quantize Trigger" on.
"Quantize Trig" Off: The KARMA module will be
triggered at the timing at which you play the keyboard.
It will not synchronize to the currently‐playing song,
pattern, or RPPR.
"Quantize Trig" On: The trigger timing of the
KARMA module will be quantized to the selected note
interval of the currently‐playing song, pattern, or
RPPR.
Note: If you want patterns played by RPPR to
synchronize to the currently‐operating KARMA, set
"Sync" (Sequencer P5: Pattern/RPPR– RPPR Setup
page) to SEQ.
Note: If you want a wave sequence to synchronize to
the currently‐playing song, pattern, RPPR, or the
currently‐running KARMA, go to the P2: Track
Parameters Wave Sequence/KARMA page and turn on
"Wave Sequence Quantize Trigger" as well. For more
information, see "Wave Sequence Quantize Trigger"
on page 460 of the Parameter Guide.
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