Using Controllers - Korg m3 Operation Manual

Using Controllers

The M3 provides a control surface with sliders and
switches, an X–Y control function, and pads, giving
you a wide range of ways in which to vary the sound.
In addition to a keyboard, the M3 KYBD-61/73/88
provides a joystick, ribbon controller, and SW1/SW2
switches to let you control the sound.
These controls let you modify the tone, pitch, volume,
effects, etc. in realtime while you play.
The controllers of the M3 KYBD-61/
73/88
[SW1], [SW2]
(Lock
function)
Joystick
Ribbon Controller
Joystick
The joystick moves in four directions: left, right, up
(away from yourself), and down (towards yourself).
Each of the four directions can be used to control a
different function, such as modulating Program or
effects parameters. These assignments can be different
for every Program, but generally, they do the
following:
Standard Joystick functions
Controller
Move the joystick...
Name
Left JS–X
Right JS+X
Up (away from yourself ) JS+Y
Down (towards
JS–Y
yourself )
Joystick Lock
The joystick will automatically return to the center
position when you release it.
You can use the KYBD-61/73/88's SW1/SW2 switches
or a foot switch connected to the M3-M to lock the
current position so that the effect will continue even
after you return the joystick to the center position. For
details, please see "Using the Lock function" on
page 41.
Ribbon Controller
Move your finger to the left and right on the ribbon
controller to apply an effect.
Normally, this is used to control pitch, volume or filter
etc.
You can use the Lock function of SW1 or SW2 switches
to hold the effect even after you release your finger
from the ribbon controller. For more details, please see
"Using the Lock function" on page 41.
SW1, SW2
You can use these switches to control program
parameters via AMS (Alternate Modulation), or effect
parameters via DMod (Dynamic Modulation).
They can also transpose the keyboard by octaves, turn
portamento on/off, or lock the position of the ribbon
controller, joystick, or aftertouch.
Each switch can work as either a Toggle or Momentary
switch. In Toggle mode, the assigned function is
switched between on and off each time the switch is
pressed. In Momentary mode, the assigned function is
active on only as long as you hold down the switch.
In Program mode, you can check the assignments of
SW1 and SW2 on the Prog P0: Play– Main page. For
more details, please see "Controller settings for the
program" on page 46.
When you write a Program or Combination, the on/off
status of the SW1 and SW2 switches is saved.
For more details, please see "Setting the functions of
SW1 and SW2" on page 198.
Using the Lock function
Locking the Joystick
1. Using the standard factory sounds, select Program
Normally controls...
To select a program, make sure that you are in Program
Pitch bend down mode, and press the BANK INT A switch, numeric key
1, 6, and then the ENTER switch.
Pitch bend up
Vibrato
2. Move the joystick away from yourself (the +Y
Filter LFO (wah)
The vibrato effect will deepen.
3. While holding the joystick away from yourself,
When you press the switch, its LED will light up, and
the modulation effect at this point will be maintained.
4. Release the joystick, and play the keyboard.
The modulation will stay the same as it was when SW2
was pressed. Moving the joystick away from yourself
will not affect the sound.
5. Press the SW2 switch once again to release the
Playing Programs Using Controllers
INT-A003: Real Suit E.Piano, and play the
keyboard.
direction).
press the SW2 switch.
Lock function.
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