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Synthesis System ASSIGNABLE WHEEL EQUALIZER ASSIGNABLE SLIDER VOLUME LOW-MID HIGH-MID HIGH AL1/A AL2/a AL3/0 AL4/! ASGN.SW VALUE CHANNEL LOCAL EX FILTER AFT.T FILT DAMP.P POL DATA DUMP MIDI RESET SPLIT GLOBAL LAYER EFFECT ON PROG PERF CONTROLLER VEL CURVE A.T CURVE PROTECT PROTECT PAGE MEM...
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING — When using electrical products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Back-up Battery The SGproX uses a back-up battery to prevent memory loss when the power is turned off. If the display shows “Battery Lo”, the battery should be replaced. Consult the nearest Korg Service Center or dealer.
Preparing to play ..........................10 Front and rear panel ........................12 Front panel ..........................12 Rear panel ..........................13 Playing the SGproX ..................14 Selecting a program ......................... 14 Using the equalizer .......................... 14 EFFECT ON / OFF switch ....................... 14 LAYER / SPLIT switch ........................15 TRANSPOSE / MASTER TUNE switch ...................
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Introduction Program mode / Performance mode ............. 25 Program mode ..........................25 Performance mode .......................... 26 Global mode ....................27 1. CHANNEL (Global MIDI channel setting) ................27 2. LOCAL (Local Control setting) ....................27 3. EX FILTER (Exclusive Filter setting) ..................27 4.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SGproX professional stage piano / MIDI controller. Main features High-quality stereo piano sound for outstanding on-stage presence Newly recorded samples are featured, with careful attention paid to the selection of the sampled sounds, their acoustic environment, mic position, and even the way in which notes were struck.
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MIDI messages such as control changes can be assigned freely. Seven different sets of frequently-used control settings such as tuning and pitch bend range can be stored. In addition, various functions of the SGproX itself (volume, effect depth, brightness etc.) can be assigned freely for control.
Place the SGproX on a stable base or stand so that it will be easy to play. 3. Connect the monitor speakers etc. In order to fully enjoy the sound of the SGproX, use two powered monitor speakers (left and right), and connect them to the rear panel L/MONO and R jacks.
Introduction Turn on the power 1) With VOLUME 1 lowered, press the POWER switch 2 located on the rear panel to turn on the power. 2) The PROGRAM and PIANO1 LEDs 3 will light, and you can now play the keyboard to hear the PIANO1 sound.
Introduction Front and rear panel 7 EFFECT ON/OFF switch Front panel This switch lets you turn effects 1 and 2 on/off to- 1 Headphone jack gether ( p.14). 2 Assignable wheels / switches 1,2 AW 8 BANK switch The wheels and switches are paired, and you can Each time you press this switch, the program or specify different functions for both wheels ( p.16).
PROGRAM mode ( p.25) Damper jack If an optional Korg DS-1H is connected here, E Select switches (8 it can function as a half-damper pedal. Use these switches to select programs, perfor- If a DS-1 is connected, it will function as a mances, and edit displays.
Each of the four banks has 16 sounds, for a total of 64 sounds. On the SGproX, these sounds are referred to as programs. 1. Use the 16 select switches to select programs. The LED of the selected switch will light.
Playing the SGproX LAYER / SPLIT switch Each time you press the select switch, the Play mode will cycle between SPLIT LAYER SINGLE (LED off) LAYER (blinking) SPLIT (lit) SINGLE . SINGLE This adjustment will return to the default setting when the power is turned off.
SGproX. If the controller function is selected from Individual or Set, it will not be possible to control the SGproX. If you wish to control the SGproX as well as simultaneously transmit MIDI messages, select one of the Internal functions...
ASSIGNABLE WHEEL function of LFO is selected for AW2 . By operating a wheel or switch, you can modify the pitch of the SGproX’s sounds, or apply vibrato or wah. The corresponding MIDI message will also be transmitted from MIDI OUT.
(edited) in Program Edit mode, Performance Edit mode, and Global mode. Global mode Here you can make settings that are common to all programs and performances of the SGproX (global MIDI channel, memory protect, etc.). You can also make settings that are common to all programs in Program mode (controllers, velocity curve etc.).
Basic operation Editing 1. On the front panel, find the parameter that you wish to edit. (Parameters for each mode are printed above the select switches.) 2. Press the appropriate mode switch. Press a select switch to choose the display page. Use the CURSOR switches to move the cursor so that the value that you wish to modify begins to blink.
3. Use select switches 1 to 6 to choose pages that will allow you to modify the sound ( p.34). Be aware that editing on the SGproX does not allow you to make drastic changes in the sound. For example, your edits can make a piano sound brighter, or slow down the attack of a note, etc.
Trying out the functions Changing the velocity curve of the keyboard 1. Press the GLOBAL switch (The LED will blink) and you will enter Global mode. 2. In the VEL CURVE page (select switch 10), you can change the velocity curve ( p.29).
You will need to provide an additional MIDI device, and have its owner’s manual at hand for reference. • Connect a MIDI cable to the SGproX’s MIDI OUT A, and the other end of the cable to the MIDI IN of the MIDI device that you wish to control.
If the controller function is selected from Individual or Set, it will not be possible to control the SGproX. If you wish to control the SGproX as well as simultaneously transmit MIDI messages, select one of the Internal functions enclosed in square brackets [ ].
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Performance mode if you wish to control two or more MIDI devices. Features of Performance mode • The SGproX provides eight timbres to control external MIDI devices. • You can specify the MIDI channel for each timbre. • MIDI channels can be selected from A1 to B16 or B1 to B16, for an actual total of 32 available channels.
Performance mode in which you can use the SGproX as a master keyboard. Program mode The SGproX contains 64 high-quality programs. With the factory settings, different banks of the same number will select similar sounds. Here’s how to select programs.
You can specify the MIDI channel independently for each external timbre 1 to 8, so that each timbre will transmit MIDI data on the specified channel (A1 to A16, B1 to B16) when you play the SGproX’s keyboard or operate its controllers.
Also, system exclusive data will be received regardless of this setting if you are in page 7 DATA DUMP . Normally you will leave this set to DIS, but set it to ENA when you wish to edit the SGproX from an external device such as a computer.
Specify the polarity of the damper (sustain) pedal that is connected to the rear panel Damper jack. Either closed ( ) or open ( ) type pedals can be used. If you are using a Korg DS-1H damper pedal (sold separately), set this to “closed”...
This function allows you to transmit messages to reset the MIDI settings of an external device connected to the SGproX’s MIDI OUT. Press the +1/YES switch and you will be asked “Are You Sure OK”? Press +1/YES again, and the following MIDI messages will be transmitted, and the display will indicate “Completed.”...
If this setting is set to “RESET”, program A01 of Program mode will always be selected when the power is turned on. If it is set to “MEMORIZE”, the state in which the SGproX was when the power was turned off (the mode, program number, performance number) will be recalled when the power is turned on.
Be sure to rotate the control wheel all the way until it stops. If the display indicates “Invalid Data,” the calibration has failed. Perform the procedure once again. If the display repeatedly indicates “Invalid Data,” it is possible that a malfunction has occurred. Please contact a Korg authorized service center or your dealer.
If the pedal is not pressed sufficiently, the display will indicate “Invalid Data.” Perform the procedure once again. If the display repeatedly indicates “Invalid Data,” it is possible that a malfunction has occurred. Please contact a Korg authorized service center or your dealer to check the pedal and the keyboard.
Program Edit mode In the Program Edit mode you can modify the sound of a program, change settings for keyboard touch and scale, and modify the program name etc. How to enter Program Edit mode 1) In Program mode, first select the program that you wish to edit. 2) Press the PROG EDIT switch.
Program Edit mode 1. BRIGHTNESS (Brightness setting) This parameter adjusts the brightness of the sound. Negative (–) settings will cut the high frequency range, making the tone softer and darker. Positive (+) settings will make the tone louder and brighter. Range of settings –99 to +99 Factory setting...
Program Edit mode High note damp PIANO In the high note range of A6 and above, notes will always sound as though the damper pedal were being pressed, regardless of the actual operation of the damper pedal. NORMAL Even in the high note range of A6 and above, notes will sound in the same way as lower notes (i.e., they will decay more slowly while the damper pedal is pressed).
Program Edit mode 13. SCALE/BEND (Scale type / Pitch bend range settings) Scale This parameter specifies the scale type (temperament) and the scale key (the tonic for the selected scale). You can select from seven different temperaments. The scale key can be set in the range of C to B. EQUAL TEMP (Equal temperament) This is the conventional scale most widely used by keyboard instruments.
Program Edit mode 15. RENAME (Program name setting) Here you can modify the name of a program. The name can consist of up to 10 characters. Use the CURSOR switches to move between character locations, and use the VALUE switches or VALUE slider to change the character at that location.
Performance Edit mode In Performance Edit mode you can change the program numbers that are assigned to each timbre of a Performance, and modify the controller settings etc. The dia- gram below shows the parameters that can be set for each timbre, and how a Performance is organized.
Performance Edit mode 1. TIMBRE SEL (Timbre select) Use the VALUE switches or the VALUE slider to select the timbre that you wish to edit. In addition, while you are in pages 1 to 8 you can select a timbre (1 to 8, A, or B) by holding down the PERF EDIT key and pressing a select key 1 to 8, 9 or 10.
Performance Edit mode When TIMBRE A/B is selected When TIMBRE 1 to 8 is selected 5. PITCH (Pitch setting) 5. PITCH (Pitch setting) Adjusts the pitch of the tone generator in steps of Specifies how pitch-related messages will be trans- semitones (Trans) and cents (Tune).
8. FILTER (Settings for various 8. FILTER (Settings for various filters) filters) Damper/Sostenuto You can specify whether or not each of the SGproX’s controllers will transmit MIDI mes- sages.( p.55). Specifies whether the damper/sostenuto effects will be applied (ENA) or not (DIS). A.WHEEL1...
Performance Edit mode Parameters 9 to 11 are settings for the entire Performance (common to all tim- bres). 9. CONTROLLER (Controller settings) Specifies the function that each controller will have in Performance mode. Assignable wheels/switches AW1 AW2 Assignable sliders/switches AL1 AL2 AL3 AL4 Assignable pedal (AP) Assignable switch...
Performance Edit mode 11. A.T CURVE (Aftertouch Curve selection) This setting specifies how aftertouch data will be transmitted when you apply pressure to the SGproX’s keyboard after playing a note. You can select one of eight curves to specify how aftertouch data will be transmitted.
14. MACRO (Loading/preloading the macro settings) Loading macro settings As a convenience when you are creating a new performance or editing an existing performance, the SGproX provides “macro settings” (frequently-used combinations of timbre settings) which you can load into the timbres that you specify.
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Performance Edit mode Procedure Resulting display after steps 1) through 6) 1) Use the CURSOR switches to select “[” and make it blink. 2) Use the VALUE switches to move it between 6 and 7. 3) Use the CURSOR switches to select “]” and make it blink. 4) Use the VALUE switches to move it between A and B.
Performance Edit mode 6) Use the CURSOR switches to make Type blink. Resulting display after steps 6) through 8) 7) Use the VALUE switches to select “VEL SW.” 8) Use the CURSOR switches to make “OK?” blink. 9) Press +1/YES to get the “Are You Sure OK?” display. 10) Press +1/YES to execute the setting and get the “Completed”...
(MIDI-compatible effects 1 and 2). Settings • The output of the SGproX (timbres A/B) goes into the mixer. • The output of the synthesizer is processed by a program of MIDI LINE effect unit 1, and the output of the effect is sent to the mixer.
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Performance Edit mode Timbre A AUDIO LINE Press SS1 (Timbre) ............select TIMBRE A Press SS2 (Program for internal tone generator timbre A) ..select program A01 Press SS3 (Internal tone generator used/unused) ..... select ON Press SS4 (Output level) ............set to 127 Mixer, PA system etc.
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Performance Edit mode Settings for each timbre are now complete. Make the following settings to complete the performance. Press SS9 (Controllers) ......make settings for each controller (refer to MIDI / Controllers on p.55) Press SS10 (Velocity Curve Figure) ........ select GLOBAL Press CURSOR switch (Velocity Curve: p) ......
Effects The SGproX offers two effect units connected in series: effect 1 (FX1) and effect 2 (FX2). Effect 1 lets you select one of 12 types of effect, and effect 2 lets you select one of 11 types. Effect settings can be made independently for each program, and effect routing can be set for each perfor- mance.
Effects 0. No Effect Select this when you do not wish to use an effect. 1. Reverb This effect simulates the acoustics of a hall, giving the sound a natural acoustic ambiance. This provides the reverberation of a mid-sized hall, and a natural feeling of space. Parameters Left Parameter name...
Effects 4. Stereo Chorus This is a stereo effect that combines two chorus blocks. The right channel is modulated in opposite phase than the left channel. Stereo Chorus adds a natural spaciousness and depth to any sound, such as piano or strings. The equalizer (EQ Low, EQ High) settings will be valid even when Effect Depth is set to “DRY.”...
Effects 7. Stereo Phaser While a chorus or flanger creates an effect by modulating the delay time, a phaser modulates the phase of the input signal. This creates a modulation or swelling effect that has a different character than either a chorus or flanger. This is especially effective when applied to electric piano or bass sounds.
Effects 10. Wah The controller selected for Src can be used to control the wah effect. If you specify Amp EG as the Src, an auto-wah (touch-wah) effect will be produced. Parameters Parameter name Range Left Dry Signal Dry Signal NONE to Select the control source Ctrl#12...
Refer to the tables on p.58.) If the controller function is selected from Individual or Set, it will not be possible to control the SGproX. If you wish to control the SGproX as well as simultaneously transmit MIDI messages, select one of the Internal functions enclosed in square brackets [ Control via MIDI may be limited by the functionality of the external MIDI device.
Controllers / MIDI Assignable controller parameter settings Select the desired controller • In the first screen of the controller setting page, select the desired controller. While you are in this screen, operating a controller will cause that controller to automatically be selected. Controller whose function you wish to specify The controller for which settings will be made Specify the controller function (Type)
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11)Use the CURSOR switches to move to the next screen. “SW Val:...” will blink. 12)Use the VALUE switches (or slider) to specify “SW Val:R8191” With these completed settings, the AL1 of the SGproX will control the output balance of the device con- nected to MIDI OUT.
Controllers / MIDI Available types, ranges, initial values, and MIDI transmit values (Individual) Use with a controller O: available : unavailable FIX: fixed value S(L): initial setting for controller lower limit value S(H): initial setting for controller upper limit value SW: initial SW setting W/L: AW1,2/AL1-4 VALUE CONTROLLER TYPE...
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Controllers / MIDI VALUE CONTROLLER TYPE RANGE S(L) S(H) SW W/L AP MIDI ( n:Channel ) 71:Harmonic Int 00 to 127 [ Bn,47,vv ] 72:Release Time –64 to +63 –64 –64 [ Bn,48,vv ] 73:Attack Time –64 to +63 –64 –64 [ Bn,49,vv ] 74:Brightness...
O P.Key Press allows aftertouch to be applied independently to an individual key. You can specify the key to be transmitted, and assign it to a controller which will control its value. (The SGproX’s keyboard does not support polyphonic key pressure.)
Controllers / MIDI Start, Stop, Clock [ F8, F8, F8..., FA, F8, F8, F8..., FC, F8, F8, F8... ] This set differs from the others in the way in which the switch and slider will be used. (The Mode setting will be ignored.) Press the switch, and START [ FA ] will be transmitted.
5. Damper (hold) pedal When a damper pedal connected to the SGproX is pressed, the damper effect will apply. When it is released, the effect will be canceled. Simultaneously with these operations, a message of CC#64: Hold [Bn, 40, vv] (control change #64) will be transmitted.
Appendices 6. Aftertouch When you apply additional pressure to the keyboard of the SGproX after playing a note, After Touch mes- sages [Dn, vv] (vv: value) will be transmitted. The MIDI Filter settings of Global mode allow you to specify whether or not aftertouch messages will be transmitted.
When an assignable controller whose function has been set to [FX2 Depth] (internal control type) or 91: Eff 1 Depth (external control type) is operated, or when the SGproX’s AL3 is operated in Program mode (with the factory settings of [FX2 Depth]), CC#91: Eff 1 Depth messages [Bn, 5B, vv] (vv: value) will be trans- mitted.
00) to the SGproX. Then use data entry to specify the value by transmitting a message of [ Bn, 06, mm, 26, vv ] (control change #06 and 38) to the SGproX. In this case, a value of 8192 [ mm, vv=40H, 00H ] will be the normal tuning value, 0 will be -100 cents, and 16383 [ mm, vv=7FH, 7FH ] will be +100 cents.
Inquiry Message Reply of [ F0, 7E, nn, 06, 02, (9 bytes), F7 ] which means “I am a Korg SGproX, with system version ...” 2) When a GM System On [ F0, 7E, nn, 09, 01, F7 ] message is transmitted from the SGproX, a connected GM-compatible tone generator will be initialized for GM.
Appendices Troubleshooting Power does not come on when you press the POWER switch! Is the power cable correctly connected to the SGproX’s AC inlet and to an AC outlet? No sound! Are connections to the amp, mixer or headphones correct?
Appendices Specifications Tone generator method AI squared synthesis system (full digital processing) Tone generator 64 voice, 64 oscillator (for a monaural program) 32 voice, 64 oscillator (for a stereo program) Keyboard 88 note weighted Waveform memory PCM 24 Mbytes Number of programs Number of performances 64 Effects Two digital multi-effect units...
Appendices PROGRAM NAME LIST *Monaural Program Concert Bright Classic Dynamic Studio Rock Piano Jazz Piano Ballad A03 * DancePiano B03 * Chorused Mix Piano StagePiano Dyna-Stage Classic EP C04 * Stage Bell D04 * Stage Tine A05 * Wurly EP B05 * Dyno Bell C05 * FM EP 2 D05 * FM EP 3...
*1 When the Performance is changed, transmitted from each timbre for which transmission is specified *2 LSB, MSB = 01, 00 : Fine Tune *3 In addition to Korg exclusive messages, Inquiry Message, Master Balance and Master Volume are also supported, and GM System On/Off is transmitted...
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