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Korg ESX-1 Quick Start Tutorial

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Quick Start Tutorial

This explains basic operation of the ESX-1. For a detailed
explanation of operation, refer to the Owner's Manual.
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[ ] Owner's manual
[ ] AC/AC power supply
[ ] Quick Start Tutorial (this document)
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Tutorial

    Quick Start Tutorial This explains basic operation of the ESX-1. For a detailed explanation of operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual. Included items [ ] Owner’s manual [ ] AC/AC power supply [ ] Quick Start Tutorial (this document)
  • Page 2 9V connector, and plug the AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet. You must turn off the power before You must first connect the AC/AC power supply to the ESX-1, and making connections. Careless op- then plug it into the AC outlet.
  • Page 3: Playing A Demo Song

    Playing a Demo song The ESX-1 contains several demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to the demo Song ( Owner’s manual: p.75) songs to get an idea of the ESX-1’s sound and potential. Press the SONG key. The SONG key will light.
  • Page 4: Playing A Pattern

    Playing a pattern Pattern ( Owner’s manual: p.35) Press the PATTERN key (the key will light). The display will show the current pattern name and number. If it does not, press the PATTERN key a second time. Turn the dial to select a pattern (A.01—D.64) Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light).
  • Page 5 Pressing keys to play the sound of a part You can play the sound of a part by pressing the drum part keys, or by se- Part ( Owner’s manual: p.38) lecting a synth part and pressing the step keys with the KEYBOARD key turned on.
  • Page 6 Adjust the output level of the external device or the AUDIO IN LEVEL knob of the ESX-1 so that the peak icon (CLIP) does not light even when the output of the connected device is loudest. Press the SAMPLE key (the key will light).
  • Page 7: To Record During Playback

    To record during playback If a musical idea strikes you while a pattern is playing, you can start recording immediately, without having to stop playback. Start the pattern playing. Press the REC key (it will light). If you want to record a drum part, press the drum part key for that part at the desired timing.
  • Page 8 15-12, Shimotakaido 1-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan Printed in China © 2003 KORG INC.

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