Performance; Sequencer; Player; The Logo Decoder - Korg Pa3X 76-keys User Manual

Ensemble
By turning the Ensemble feature on, a single note played on one
of the Keyboard tracks will be embellished by additional notes to
create a complete chord voicing. The Ensemble knows which
notes to add by looking at the chord that you are playing. In
addition, the Ensemble parameters allow you to select the type of
voicing that will be added – from a simple one-note harmony to
a full "Brass" section – even a marimba-style trill!

Performance

The Performance is the most encompassing setting on the Pa3X
– a single setting that can remember a Style (with all the appro-
priate sounds), the Keyboard tracks (with all the appropriate
sounds) and all their Settings, Tempo, transposition, effects,
etc... A Performance can be stored in one of the Performance
bank locations, or it can be saved in a "database" format using
the SongBook function.

Sequencer

The Sequencer acts as a recorder, so you can capture and play-
back your performances. The Pa3X sequencer can function in
different modes. In the Backing Sequence mode, each Style ele-
ment and each Real-Time (Keyboard and Pads) element can be
recorded on a separate track in a single pass. This can be a big
help in getting a song recorded quickly. The sequencer can also
behave as a traditional 16-track linear sequencer, where each
track is recorded individually one at a time.

Player

The two Players act as two music player, so you can playback
your performances or any Standard MIDI File or MP3 file. Like
a DJ console, you can mix two songs with the X-Fader slider.

The LOGO decoder

On the front panel of your Pa3X you have probably noticed five
logos, and may have even wondered what they stand for. Well,
here is a quick explanation of each one.
RX Technology is the cutting edge engine
that drives every aspect of the Pa3X –
from the synthesis to the display and how
it all works together.
delay, compression, hard tune, doubling, modulation, filtering,
and even four-part vocal harmonies! All of the vocal effects are
provided by TC-Helicon, the leader in vocal processing technol-
ogy.
Waves, the celebrated maker of world-
renowned professional studio effects,
provides a set of mastering-level tools,
called the MaxxAudio suite. This suite increases the perceived
loudness and sizzle of the output, either amplified by the
(optional with PaAS Amplification System) integrated speakers
or by any external amplification system.
General MIDI (GM) is a standard that
ensures the compatibility of sounds and
messages between GM compatible instru-
ments available from different manufactur-
ers. For example, sequenced songs created on any GM equipped
product and saved in the GM format will playback correctly on
the Pa3X.
General MIDI 2 extends the basic features of the General MIDI,
allowing for 256 Sounds and 9 Drum Kits (instead of 128 and 1).
DNC (Defined Nuance Control) is the way of
fine-controlling Korg's powerful synth sound
engine. Every nuance and every detail of the
sound can be assigned to a different control, be it
the keyboard velocity or a physical controller. Play the sound live
using all of your body, as if you were interacting with an acoustic
instrument.
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Performance
A variety of professional
vocal effects are provided by
the Pa3X – including reverb,