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EasyStart
64 MB sample ROM: twice the ROM of the "classic' TRITON or TRITON Le61/76, including
lots of new Programs and Combinations - featuring a new velocity-switched stereo piano
and expressive acoustic instrument sounds
Dual polyphonic arpeggiators with a new Arp Length parameter
Powerful four-part effects processor with one Insert, two Masters, and 3-band EQ
16 part/channel Multi mode w/ 128 Multi sets for use with computer sequencers, including
16 preset Multis like Pop, Latin, Jazz, etc. – to get you started sequencing quickly!
Tone Adjust matrix allows editing sounds in a Combi or Multi without affecting the original
programs
User-friendly ClickPoint™ interface makes it easy to navigate the display
USB-MIDI interface connects to the included Editor/Librarian, which runs stand-alone, or as
a VST/RTAS/AU plug-in
4 outputs: Main L/R plus two assignable outs
61-key velocity-sensitive action, innovative lightweight design, with convenient handles
Getting Started:
X50 Connections and Navigation
Operation:
Loading the Factory Data; Playing the Demo Songs
Selecting and Playing Programs and Combinations; Category; Audition; Tap Tempo
Work with Example Sounds; Realtime Controls
Multi Mode; Tone Adjust; X50 Librarian
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Summary of Contents for Korg EasyStart X50

  • Page 1 EasyStart • 64 MB sample ROM: twice the ROM of the “classic’ TRITON or TRITON Le61/76, including lots of new Programs and Combinations - featuring a new velocity-switched stereo piano and expressive acoustic instrument sounds • Dual polyphonic arpeggiators with a new Arp Length parameter •...
  • Page 2 X50 EasyStart First, connect the AC power cable, which is a two-part cable > Make sure that the VOLUME slider is all the way down first, and then connect audio cables from the MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks on the back of the X50 to your stereo powered monitor system (or connect headphones to the mini phone jack located on the front panel).
  • Page 3 X50 EasyStart The X50 features three built-in demo songs to give you an idea of how great this synthesizer sounds and how it can be used in a multi-timbral environment, as well as showing off some of its superb internal effects. Here’s how to playback the demo songs: Simultaneously press the CATEGORY and AUDITION buttons to enter Demo Song Player Mode.
  • Page 4: Performance Tips

    Row A is a fixed row of assignments, affecting filter and envelope settings. Row B is a flexible, assignable row of functions that can modify volume, portamento, effects parameters, etc. Hint: As a general rule, Korg puts Reverb Depth on Knob 4 and other effects control on Knob 3 >...
  • Page 5 The X50 ships with a CD-ROM, containing the Korg USB MIDI Driver and a powerful and easy-to-use editor. Once the keyboard is connected to a computer via USB, the editor can run in one of two ways: 1) As a stand-alone editor for modifying the sounds in a computer environment;...

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