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KORG KROME EX 88 Operation Manual (142 pages)

Brand: KORG | Category: Musical Instrument | Size: 5 MB

About this Manual

2
- Conventions in this Manual
  2
- Table of Contents
  3
Introduction to the KROME

5
Front and Rear Panels

5
- Front Panel
  5
- Compare Button
  6
- Rear Panel
  7
- Objects in the Display
  8
Basic Information

11
- About the Krome's Modes
  11
- Introduction to the Krome
  12
- Basic Operations
  13
- Compare Function
  15
Setup

19
Turning the Power On/Off

19
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  19
- Turning the Power on
  19
- Turning the Power off
  19
Connections

21
- Audio Connections
  22
- Connecting a Damper Pedal, Foot Switch, or
  22
  - Foot Pedal
    22
- Connecting the KROME to a Computer
  24
- Connecting MIDI Devices
  24
Playing and Editing Programs

25
Playing Programs

25
- Selecting Programs
  25
- Program Information
  28
- Using Controllers
  28
- Performing with the Arpeggiator or Drum Track
  30
Easy Program Editing

31
- Adjusting the EQ
  31
- Adjusting the Volume Balance
  31
- Using Realtime Controls to Edit the Sound or
  32
  - Effects
    32
- Using Tone Adjust
  33
- Comparing the Unedited Sound
  34
- Saving Your Edits
  34
Detailed Editing with Programs

35
- Before You Start Editing
  35
- An Overview of the Edit Pages
  36
- Basic Oscillator Settings
  36
- Creating Time-Varying Changes (LFO and EG)
  39
- Diverse Modulation Settings
  40
  - (AMS and AMS Mixer)
    40
- Controlling Pitch
  41
- Using Filters
  42
- Using the Amp Section
  44
- Making Controller Assignments
  45
- Arpeggiator Settings
  46
- Drum Track Settings
  46
- Effects
  46
- Automatically Importing a Program
  46
  - Into Sequence Mode
    46
Playing and Editing Combinations

47
Playing Combinations

47
Easy Combination Editing

50
Detailed Editing with Combinations

51
- A Suggested Approach for Editing
  52
- Restoring Edited Settings
  52
- Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches
  52
- MIDI Settings
  54
- Altering Programs to Fit Within a Combination
  55
- Arpeggiator Settings
  56
- Drum Track Settings
  56
- Effects
  56
- Automatically Importing a Combination
  56
  - Into Sequencer Mode
    56
Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)

57
Overview

57
- About the Krome's Sequencer
  57
- Sequencer Mode Structure
  57
- Transport Control
  58
Playing Songs

59
- Playback
  59
- Loop Playback
  60
Recording

61
- Preparations for Recording
  61
- Recording MIDI in Real Time
  64
- Step Recording
  65
- Recording Multiple Tracks from an External
  67
  - Sequencer
    67
- Recording System Exclusive Events
  68
- Recording Patterns
  69
- Other Way to Record
  70
Song Editing

71
- Song
  71
- MIDI Tracks
  71
- Track View Edit
  72
- Piano Roll Editing
  74
Table of Contents

75
Creating an RPPR Pattern

75
- Creating RPPR Data
  75
- RPPR Playback
  76
- Realtime-Recording an RPPR Performance
  76
Creating and Playing a Cue List

78
- Creating a Cue List
  78
- Converting a Cue List to a Song
  79
Saving Your Song

79
Using Effects

81
An Overview of the Krome's Effects

81
- Effect I/O
  81
- Effects in each Mode
  82
Routing Effect Settings

83
Dynamic Modulation, Common FX LFO

86
- Dynamic Modulation (Dmod)
  86
- Common FX LFO
  87
Arpeggiator Function

89
Using the Arpeggiator While You Play

89
Drum Track Function

101
Performing with the Drum Track Function

101
- Using the Drum Track Function in Program
  101
  - Mode
    101
- Using the Drum Track Function in Combination
  101
  - Mode
    102
Drum Track Function Settings

104
- Drum Track Function Settings in Program
  104
  - Mode
    105
  - Mode
    106
- Synchronizing the Drum Track Function
  106
- Creating a Drum Track Pattern
  107
Using Drum Kits

109
- Drum Kit Overview
  109
- Before You Start Editing
  109
- Editing a Drum Kit
  110
- Saving Drum Kits
  112
Adjusting Global KROME Setings

113
How Global Mode Is Structured

113
Global Settings

113
- Basic Setup
  113
- Bypassing the Effects
  114
- MIDI Settings
  115
- Pedal and Other Controller Settings
  115
- Creating User Scales
  116
- Setting Category Names
  116
Loading & Saving Data

117
Saving Data

117
- Saving Data on the KROME
  117
- Writing to Internal Memory
  119
- Editing Names
  121
- Saving to SD Card (Media-Save)
  122
- Using the KROME as a Data Filer
  123
Loading Data

124
- Data that Can be Loaded
  124
- Loading Data from SD Card (Media-Load)
  124
Media Utility

127
- Formatting Media
  127
- Setting the Current Time
  127
Appendices

129
Restoring the Factory Settings

129
- Loading the Preloaded Data
  129
- Initialization
  129
Troubleshooting

130
- Power Supply
  130
- Display
  130
- Audio Output
  130
- Programs and Combinations
  131
- Songs
  132
- Arpeggiator
  132
- Drum Track Function
  132
- Drum Kits
  132
- Effects
  133
- MIDI
  133
- Damper Pedal
  133
- Media
  133
- Connections with a Computer
  133
Error Messages

134
- Error and Confirmation Messages
  134
Specifications

138
- Operating Requirements
  139
MIDI Implementation Chart

140

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KORG KROME EX 88 Operation Manual (142 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Introduction to the KROME

Front and Rear Panels

Basic Information

Setup

Turning the Power On/Off

Connections

Playing and Editing Programs

Playing Programs

Easy Program Editing

Detailed Editing with Programs

Playing and Editing Combinations

Playing Combinations

Easy Combination Editing

Detailed Editing with Combinations

Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)

Overview

Playing Songs

Recording

Song Editing

Table of Contents

Creating an RPPR Pattern

Creating and Playing a Cue List

Saving Your Song

Using Effects

An Overview of the Krome's Effects

Routing Effect Settings

Dynamic Modulation, Common FX LFO

Arpeggiator Function

Using the Arpeggiator While You Play

Drum Track Function

Performing with the Drum Track Function

Drum Track Function Settings

Using Drum Kits

Adjusting Global KROME Setings

How Global Mode Is Structured

Global Settings

Loading & Saving Data

Saving Data

Loading Data

Media Utility

Appendices

Restoring the Factory Settings

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

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