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EasyStart
Perfect for use with laptop computers, live electronica
rigs, DJ's, non-keyboardists and much more!
Same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine as the
MS-2000, with 71 waveforms to choose from!
8-band Vocoder with a built-in Microphone, and formant
"freezing" / shifting functions!
37 velocity -sensitive mini-keys
128 fully-editable cutting edge Programs, grouped into
musical genres
5 Realtime control knobs send MIDI controller data
Flexible arpeggiator with 6 types of patterns and ability
to turn individual steps on and off like a step sequencer!
A Quick Overview of Keys, Knobs and Switches
Listening to the Demo Songs
Selecting and Playing Programs
Editing Programs using the Performance Edit Mode
Editing Programs using the EDIT SELECT knobs
Connecting the Microphone and using the Vocoder
Using the Format Hold Function
Using the Arpeggiator
Storing an Edited Program
Shift Key Functions
Important Owner's Manual references
microKORG Main Features
EasyStart CONTENTS
Multi-mode resonant fi lters include 12dB (2-pole) low
pass, high-pass, high pass/band pass and a -24dB
(4-pole) low pass type!
Two ADSR Envelope Generators and two
MIDI-syncable LFOs.
Two audio inputs for processing external sources like CD
or instruments through the filter and effects!
Three types mod effects, three types MIDI syncable
delay effects and a 2-band EQ for every Program!
Virtual Patch matrix works like a modular synth to
modulate and shape sounds!
Portable! Battery powered, too!
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Summary of Contents for Korg EasyStart

  • Page 1 Flexible arpeggiator with 6 types of patterns and ability Portable! Battery powered, too! to turn individual steps on and off like a step sequencer! EasyStart CONTENTS A Quick Overview of Keys, Knobs and Switches Listening to the Demo Songs Selecting and Playing Programs...
  • Page 2: Listening To The Demo Songs

    EasyStart A Quick Overview of Keys, Knobs and Switches PROGRAM NUMBER – These keys are used to select programs, in the EDIT SELECT 2 ARPEG A. page they function as step on/off keys for the arpeggiator. PROGRAM SELECT– This knob selects the musical genre or program banks 10 - 80.
  • Page 3: Selecting And Playing Programs

    EasyStart Selecting and Playing Programs: Turn the PROGRAM SELECT knob to select the musical genre/program bank and use the PROGRAM NUMBER keys to select any of the eight programs in that bank. To select programs in bank B, press the SIDE A / SIDE B key.
  • Page 4: Using The Arpeggiator

    EasyStart Connecting the Microphone and using the Vocoder: Attach the included microphone to the holder following the instructions on page 5 of the Owner’s Manual. Connect the 1/8” mini jack to the CONDENSER input on the back of the microKORG.
  • Page 5 EasyStart SHIFT Key Functions There are many functions you can access by holding the SHIFT key and pressing another key on the microKORG. Below is a listing of those functions. For more information on each function please refer to the microKORG Owner’s Manual starting on page 59.

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