Striking Keys To Play Parts; Modifying (Editing) The Sound - Korg ER-1mkII Owner's Manual

Rhythm synthesizer
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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)

Striking keys to play Parts

By striking the part keys, you can play the corresponding sounds.
The audio-in parts will sound when an audio signal is connected to the audio
input jacks. (Refer to p.19, "Connecting various sources to the audio inputs.")
However even if sound is being input, it will not be heard if Audio In Thru is
turned on.
The sound of each part will differ depending on the pattern. Rotate the dial to
switch patterns, and enjoy the wide range of sounds.
If the CROSS MOD key is turned on, there will be no sound if you press only the PER-
CUSSION SYNTHESIZER 2 key (see p.25, "Modulation").
Parts for which the RING MOD Key is turned on will not sound unless their keys are
pressed simultaneously (refer to p.25 "Modulation").
Pressing the ACCENT key will not sound the Accent part.
It is not possible to simultaneously play both the Close and Open hi-hat sounds.
It is not possible to simultaneously play both the crash cymbal and the handclaps.
What is a Part?
A Part consists of the timing at which sounds are
produced (i.e., a rhythm pattern), and a motion
sequence. Parts are the smallest unit of data from
which a Pattern is created. There are the follow-
ing types of Parts, and a total of eleven Parts. (Re-
fer to p.22 "Pattern mode.")
• Percussion Synthesizer parts (1--4): A synthe-
sizer sound and a rhythm pattern.
• Audio In parts (1, 2): A rhythm pattern for the external audio input.
• Hi-hat parts (CLOSE, OPEN): A rhythm pattern for the hi-hat.
• Crash Cymbal part: A rhythm pattern for the crash cymbal.
• Handclap part: A rhythm pattern for the handclap.
• Accent part : A rhythm pattern for the points of emphasis (accents) for the overall pattern.
You are free to modify the sound of each part, and rhythm patterns and motion sequences can be stored
independently for each part (refer to p.24 "Editing the sound of a part").

Modifying (editing) the sound

1. Press a part key to select the part that you wish to edit.
2. Use the knobs and keys of the Synthesizer section to edit the sound. The
Original Value LED will light to indicate the position of the knobs and
keys for the original settings of the sound.
Refer to the example sounds (p.45) and try creating your own sounds.
The pattern sound that you modified here can be saved by the Write opera-
tion (p.17 "Saving a pattern you create").
The knobs that are effective will depend on the pattern.
If a motion sequence is controlling a knob, it may be difficult to edit the
sound as you intend. If so, turn the motion sequence off while you are editing (refer to
p.28 "Motion sequences").
What is the synthesizer section?
This is the section where the parameters assigned to the panel knobs and keys work together to "synthe-
size" (produce) the sound of each part. (Refer to p.24 "Editing the sound of a part.") The knobs that are
valid for each part are as follows.
• Percussion Synthesizer parts: WAVE, PITCH, MOD TYPE, MOD SPEED, MOD DEPTH, DECAY, PAN,
• Audio In parts: DECAY (functions as gate time), PAN, LOW BOOST, LEVEL
• Hi-hat, Crash Cymbal, Handclap parts: PITCH, DECAY, PAN, LOW BOOST, LEVEL
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LOW BOOST, LEVEL

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