Working With Standard Midi Files - Korg The iS40 Manual

Korg iS40 Guide
Let's review the Backing Sequencer:
1. Play the Factory Backing Sequence Demo.
Notice the Display and front panel changes that are occuring!
2. Record a new Backing Sequence.
- Cursor and select "BSQ1", then select the type of arrangement you like.
-Select an Intro and...
- Record the Backing Sequence, including keyboard, control and chord data.
- Playback the new Backing Sequence.
- Now record a new Backing Sequence!
*Don't forget that your sequence will be erased when you turn off the
unit. You might want to save your Backing Sequences to disk before
shutting off the iS40!
The Backing Sequencer (cont.)
In the previous exercise, you learned how to record a Backing Sequence in a quick and
easy way - by recording the keyboard, control, and chord tracks all at once. This is a
great way to check out the iS40, but just so you know, there are other ways to record Backing
Sequences, and many more features like quantizing and event editing of recorded data -
even Step Recording! For more information on the Backing Sequencer, consult the
owner's manual.

Working with Standard MIDI Files

The Accessory Disk that ships with the iS40 contains 16 SMF's plus a silly little SMF
called "ISLANDS", which is thankfully only eight bars long. The 16 SMF files (titled
DEMO1-16) are the same sequences that are already resident in the ROM demo section
of the iS40. However, you can use these files (or any other SMF files available) to demo
the Song Play/ Edit features.
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