Option Exb-Smpl; Memory That Can Be Used With The Option Board - Korg TR Parameter Manual

Option EXB-SMPL

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installation
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Memory that can be used with the
option board
■ EXB-SMPL sampling upgrade
The functionality of the TR can be expanded in the following
ways by installing the EXB-SMPL sampling upgrade.
The upgrade adds audio inputs (AUDIO INPUT), Sampling
mode (sampling functionality), and a SCSI connector for
external SCSI devices.
In Sampling mode you can record 48 kHz 16 bit mono/ste-
reo samples from an analog audio source connected to the
AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 jacks, such as a mic or audio device.
When the included 16 Mbyte DRAM SIMM module is
installed in the TR's SIMM slot, you will be able to sample
for approximately 2 minutes 54 seconds in monaural, or
approximately 1 minute 27 seconds in stereo.
In modes other than Sampling mode, the analog audio sig-
nal from a mic or instrument connected to the AUDIO
INPUT jacks can be processed by the insert effect, master
effects, and master EQ, allowing the TR to function as a 2-in
4-out effects processor.
You will also be able to connect external SCSI devices such
as hard disk or removable media drives. In the same way as
when using Smart Media, the TR's programs, combinations,
song data, and sample data can be saved/loaded on high-
capacity storage media (e.g., hard disks, MO disks, Zip
disks, Jaz disks, ORB disks). Akai (S1000/3000), Korg, AIFF,
or WAVE format sample files can also be loaded from a CD-
ROM drive.
The TR cannot format media with a format of other
than 512 bytes/block (such as 640 MB, 1.3 GB MO disks
etc.).
CD-ROM formats that can be loaded
• AKAI (S1000/S3000) format
• ISO9660 Level 1 format (multisession data can be loaded
only if the first session is in ISO9660 format)
• TRINITY format and TRITON format (only .KSC/
.KMP/.KSF files can be loaded)
■ Memory that can be used
DRAM SIMM memory is used as sample data RAM.
Caution when purchasing DRAM SIMM modules
Some commercially available DRAM SIMM modules
cannot be used on the TR. Before you purchase memory
modules, please check the following points.
Types of DRAM SIMM modules that can be used on the TR
• 72-pin 16 Mbyte or 32 Mbyte
• Access time of 60 ns or less
• Address input 11 bit (A0–A10)
• Power supply voltage 5 V
DRAM SIMM modules that meet the above requirements
can be used.
If you have any questions regarding the type of DRAM
SIMM modules that can be used, please contact your local
Korg distributor .
On the TR, a total of two DRAM SIMM modules can be
installed, for a maximum total of 64 Mbytes (32 Mbytes x 2
modules). (☞"3–3. Installing additional DRAM SIMM's")