Introduction; Getting Ready To Play; Basic Knowledge - Korg iPOLYSIX Owner's Manual

Introduction

Getting ready to play

1.
Tap the iPolysix icon on the iPad's home screen; the
app will start up.
2.
Make sure that the iPad's volume is raised, and not
muted.
3.
When the app has started up, tap the on-screen
keyboard; when you hear sound, you're ready to play.
* Using*headphones*or*external*speakers*(amplified*
speakers)*will*let*you*enjoy*higher-quality*sound.

Basic knowledge

In* addition* to* playing* the* KORG* iPolysix* as* a* single*
polyphonic*synthesizer,*you*can*also*use*it*with*the*included*
sequencer*and*drum*machine*for*a*broad*range*of*music*
production*possibilities.*This*section*explains*the*basic*
knowledge*that*you'll*need*to*use*the*KORG*iPolysix.
* For*general*information*about*synthesizers,*sequencers,*
and* music,* please* refer* to* other* publications* or*
resources*on*the*Web.
Polysix synthesizer
1.
Selecting the waveform and pitch
The*VCO*(Voltage*Controlled*Oscillator)*determines*the*
waveform*and*pitch.*Use*the*WAVEFORM*knob*to*select*a*
waveform,*and*use*the*OCTAVE*knobs*to*specify*the*pitch.*
The*waveforms*generated*here*will*be*processed*by*the*
filter*and*the*other*components*to*create*the*final*sound.
2.
Modifying the tone
The* VCF* (Voltage* Controlled* Filter)* modifies* the*
brightness* of* the* sound* by* applying* filters* to* the*
waveform*produced*by*the*VCO.*You*can*use*the*high-
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