Main Features; Sophisticated Sound; Intuitive Operation; Controllers And Functions That Support Your Playing - Korg King Owner's Manual

Sophisticated sound

1. Synthesizer functionality with newly-developed
XMT modeling sound engine
XMT (eXpanded Modeling Technology) is proprietary Korg
technology that allows a wide range of sonic variation to be
created with simple operations. The KingKORG provides an
extremely diverse variety of oscillator algorithms, such as the
sawtooth and square waveforms typically found on an analog
synthesizer, but also including noise and PCM/DWGS.
2. A filter with personality
The filter is one of the most important elements that determine
the character of an analog synthesizer. The KingKORG provides
not only a high‐quality digital filter but also faithful modeling of
the analog filters found on classic synthesizers of the past,
allowing aggressive shaping of the sound.
3. Full-analog vacuum tube driver circuit
In a distillation of Korg's years of experience and know‐how in
analog circuit design, a full‐analog vacuum tube driver is
provided as a mastering effect. It not only delivers warmth and
loudness, but also a powerful sense of drive.
4. Vocoder
The KingKORG features a vocoder function that can use your
voice input via a microphone to modify the sound of the
oscillator, producing an effect as though the synthesizer were
talking.
5. Virtual patching
Six sets of virtual patching allow control signals such as EG,
LFO, and joystick functions to be virtually connected to sound
parameters such as pitch or cutoff, letting you modulate the
parameters for even greater sound‐creating flexibility.
6. 200 built-in programs
The KingKORG contains 200 programs organized into eight
categories such as synth, lead, and bass. You'll be able to
immediately start playing a broad range of sounds. There's also
a user area with 100 vacant spaces for you to store your own
original sounds.

Main Features

Intuitive operation

7. Front panel
You can edit sounds intuitively by directly using the knobs and
buttons that are organized into sections on the panel.
The display also provides edit pages that allow you to edit all of
the KingKORG's parameters.
8. Favorites
There's a Favorites function that lets you recall your favorite
programs at one touch. You can register a total of 40 programs
in the eight category/favorites buttons and recall them instantly.
Controllers and functions that
support your playing
9. Step arpeggiator
The step arpeggiator automatically generates an arpeggiated
phrase (broken chord) when you hold down a chord on the
keyboard. You can choose from six arpeggio types and specify
the duration and spacing of the notes. You can also turn each
step on/off to enjoy even more variety.
10. Joystick
The KingKORG provides the joystick that's a favorite feature on
Korg music workstations. By moving the joystick up/down/left/
right you can freely control pitch bend and program parameters.
You can also connect a foot switch and play while holding the
joystick effect.
11. Librarian software
If you connect the KingKORG to your computer via USB, you'll
be able to use librarian software to manage the KingKORG's
programs on your computer. The library software can be
downloaded from the Korg website ( http://www.korg.co.jp/
English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com/ ) free of charge.
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