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Korg Oasys Operation Manual (241 pages)

open Architecture synthesis studio

Brand: Korg | Category: Musical Instrument | Size: 6 MB

CE Mark for European Harmonized Standards
3
Important Safety Instructions
3
Cautions When Using the CD-R/RW Drive
4
Handling of the Internal Hard Disk
4
Regarding the LCD Screen
4
Copyright Warning
5
Data Handling
5
About this Manual

6
Quick Start

9
Introduction to OASYS

17
Main Features

17
- Open Architecture Synthesis Studio
  17
Front and Rear Panels

26
- Front Panel
  26
  - KARMA Buttons
    27
  - Control Surface
    27
  - Mode Buttons
    29
  - UTILITY Buttons
    29
  - Headphone Jack
    30
  - Touchview Display
    30
  - SEQUENCER Buttons
    31
  - TEMPO Controls
    31
  - SAMPLING Buttons
    32
- Rear Panel
  32
  - Analog AUDIO INPUTS
    33
  - Ac Power Connector
    34
  - Analog AUDIO OUTPUTS
    34
- Names and Functions of Objects on the LCD Display
  35
- Toggle Buttons
  37
Basic Information

38
- About the OASYS' Modes
  38
- About the OASYS' PCM Memory
  39
- About Polyphony
  41
- Basic Operations
  42
  - Selecting Modes
    42
  - Selecting Pages
    42
  - Editing Parameters
    43
  - VALUE Entry
    43
Setup

45
- Connections
  45
  - Connecting the Power Cable
    45
  - Analog Audio Output Connections
    45
  - Analog Audio Input Connections
    46
  - Hot Plugging
    48
- Turning the Power On/Off
  48
- Using the CD-R/RW Drive
  49
Playing and Editing Programs

51
- Selecting Programs
  51
  - Using the Front Panel Buttons
    52
  - Selecting by Category
    52
  - General MIDI Programs
    53
- Using Controllers
  53
  - Vector Joystick
    54
  - Using the Lock Function
    54
  - Ribbon Controller
    54
  - VALUE Slider
    55
  - Note Number
    56
- Using Chord Mode
  57
- Quick Edits Using the Sliders
  59
- Knobs and Switches
  59
  - Editing Sounds
    61
  - Using Tone Adjust
    61
  - Using COMPARE
    62
- Detailed Editing with HD-1 Programs
  62
- Using Lfos and Envelopes (Egs)
  65
- Using Alternate Modulation (AMS) and the AMS Mixers
  66
- Controlling Pitch
  67
- Using Filters
  68
  - Filter Routing
    68
  - Filter Types
    68
  - Modulating the Filters
    69
- Using the Amp Section
  70
- Amp Modulation
  71
- Using Vector Synthesis
  72
- Effects
  73
  - Insert Effects
    73
  - Master Effects
    73
- Automatically Importing a Program into Sequence Mode
  74
Playing and Editing Combinations

75
- Combination Overview
  75
- Selecting Combinations
  76
- Using Controllers to Modify the Sound
  77
- Easy Combination Editing
  78
  - Adjusting the MIX
    78
  - Easy KARMA Editing
    78
- Combination Editing
  79
- Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches
  80
- MIDI Settings
  81
- MIDI Filter Settings
  81
- Altering Programs to Fit Within a Combination
  81
- Effects
  82
- Automatically Importing a Combination into Sequencer Mode
  83
- Saving Your Edits
  83
- Saving to Disk
  83
Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)

85
Overview - about the OASYS' Sequencer

85
- Sequencer Mode Structure
  85
Playing Songs

87
- Playback
  87
- The Control Surface in Sequencer Mode
  88
- Loop Playback
  90
MIDI Recording

91
- Preparations for Recording
  91
- Template Songs
  93
- Recording MIDI in Real-Time
  93
- Recording Setup
  93
- MIDI Step Recording
  96
- Recording the Sound of a Combination or Program
  98
- Auto Song Setup Function
  98
- Recording Multiple MIDI Tracks from an External Sequencer
  99
- Recording System Exclusive Events
  100
- Recording Patterns
  101
  - Recording and Editing Patterns
    101
  - Recording Patterns in Real-Time
    101
- Other Ways to Record
  103
Audio Recording

104
- OASYS' Hard Disk Recorder
  104
- Audio Input Settings and Recording Source Selection
  105
- Recording Procedure
  108
- Placing a WAVE File in an Audio Track
  116
- Song Editing
  117
- Common to MIDI Tracks and Audio Tracks
  118
- Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)
  120
  - Creating RPPR Data
    120
  - RPPR Playback
    121
  - Recording an RPPR Performance
    121
- Sampling in Sequencer Mode
  122
- Saving Your Song
  123
- Cautions and Other Functions in Sequencer Mode
  124
Sampling (Open Sampling System)

127
Settings for the Entire OASYS (Global Mode)

155
Using Wave Sequences

159
- Wave Sequence Overview
  159
- Programming Basics
  159
- Adjusting the Sound of an Individual Step
  160
- Using Rhythmic Wave Sequences
  162
- Setting the Tempo
  162
- Creating Smooth, Evolving Timbres
  164
- Modulating Wave Sequences
  165
- Saving Wave Sequences
  166
Using Drum Kits

167
- Drum Kit Overview
  167
- Before You Start Editing
  167
- Editing Drum Kits
  168
- Saving Drum Kits
  169
Loading & Saving Data, and Creating Cds

171
Saving Data

171
- Types of Data that Can be Saved
  171
- MIDI Data Dump
  171
- Writing to Internal Memory
  172
  - Writing a Program or Combination
    172
  - Editing Names
    174
  - Writing Global Settings
    175
- Saving to Disks, Cds, and USB Media
  176
  - Media Setup
    176
  - How to Save Data
    177
  - Formatting Media
    178
Loading Data from Disk

179
Creating and Playing Audio Cds

183
- Creating Audio Cds
  183
- Playing Audio Cds
  185
Other Disk Operations

186
- Disk Media Info
  186
- Setting the Date and Time
  186
- Restoring the Factory Settings
  186
Other Functions

188
- Assigning Functions to SW1/2 and the REALTIME KNOBS
  188
- Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast, and Color of the LCD
  188
- Using Tap Tempo
  189
- Resetting Controller Values
  189
- Shortcuts
  190
Using Effects

191
- Effect Types
  191
- Effects in each Mode
  192
- Insert Effects
  193
- Routing Effect Settings
  193
  - Master Effects
    194
  - Using Effects in Combinations and Songs
    195
  - Effect Settings in Sampling Mode
    196
  - Insert Effects
    196
  - Effect Settings for the Audio Inputs
    198
- Dynamic Modulation, MIDI/Tempo Sync, and Common FX LFO
  199
Using KARMA

201
Overview - What Is KARMA

201
- Dynamic MIDI
  203
- Performing with KARMA
  204
- KARMA Function Settings
  210
  - KARMA Function Settings in Program Mode
    210
  - KARMA Function Settings in Combination Mode
    214
  - Auto Song Setup
    218
  - KARMA Function Settings in Sequencer Mode
    218
  - Slave Operation
    221
- Synchronizing the KARMA Function
  221
- Master Operation
  222
Appendices

223
Troubleshooting

223
- Power Supply
  223
- LCD Screen
  223
- Audio Input and Output
  224
- Programs and Combinations
  225
- Songs
  226
- Sampling
  227
- Karma
  228
- Vector
  228
- Drum Kits
  228
- Wave Sequences
  228
- Effects
  229
- MIDI
  229
- Disks, Cds, and USB Media
  229
- Other Problems
  230
- Power Turns off Automatically
  230
Media that Can be Used with the OASYS

231
- Types of Media Supported by the OASYS
  231
- Operations that the OASYS Can Perform on Media
  231
Specifications and Options

233
MIDI Implementation Chart

239

Korg Oasys Operation Manual (245 pages)

Open Architecture Synthesis Studio

Brand: Korg | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 7 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Regarding the Lcd Screen
4
Data Handling
5
About this Manual
6
Conventions in this Manual
6
Table of Contents
7
Playing and Editing Combinations
7
Quick Start
7
Introduction to Oasys
7
Playing and Editing Programs
7
Using Effects
8
Using Karma
8
Quick Start
9
Setup
9
Playing Programs and Combinations
9
Selecting Combinations
11
Listening to the Demo Songs
12
New Features
14
New Features in Software Version 1.3
14
New Features in Software Version 1.2
16
New Features in Software Version 1.1
17
Introduction to OASYS
19
Main Features
19
Open Architecture Synthesis Studio
19
Front and Rear Panels
29
Front Panel
29
Utility Buttons
32
Mode Buttons
32
Rear Panel
36
Power Switch
37
Names and Functions of Objects on the LCD Display
39
Basic Information
42
About the OASYS' Modes
42
About the OASYS' PCM Memory
43
About Polyphony
45
Basic Operations
46
Selecting Modes
46
Editing Parameters
47
Setup
49
Connections
49
Digital Audio Output
51
Connections to MIDI Equipment
52
Connections to a Computer
52
Installing Options
52
Turning the Power On/Off
52
Using the CD-R/RW Drive
53
Turning the Power off
53
Playing and Editing Programs
55
Selecting Programs
55
Using Controllers
58
After Touch
60
Using Chord Mode
62
Knobs and Switches
64
Using Tone Adjust
66
Editing Sounds
66
Detailed Editing with HD-1 Programs
67
Using Compare
67
Using Drum Kits
68
Using Lfos and Envelopes (Egs)
70
Using Alternate Modulation (AMS)
71
And the AMS Mixers
71
Controlling Pitch
72
Pitch Bend
72
Using Filters
73
Filter Routing
73
Filter Types
73
Using the Amp Section
75
Using Vector Synthesis
77
Effects
78
Insert Effects
78
Master Effects
78
Automatically Importing a Program
79
Playing and Editing Combinations
81
Combination Overview
81
Selecting Combinations
82
Using Controllers to Modify the Sound
83
Easy Combination Editing
84
Adjusting the MIX
84
Combination Editing
85
A Suggested Approach for Editing
85
Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches
86
MIDI Settings
87
MIDI Filter Settings
87
Altering Programs to Fit Within a Combination
87
Effects
88
Automatically Importing a Combination
89
Saving Your Edits
89
Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)
91
Overview - about the OASYS' Sequencer
91
Sequencer Mode Structure
91
Playing Songs
93
Playback
93
The Control Surface in Sequencer Mode
94
Loop Playback
96
MIDI Recording
97
Preparations for Recording
97
Recording MIDI in Real-Time
99
Template Songs
99
MIDI Step Recording
102
Recording the Sound of a Combination or Program
104
Auto Song Setup Function
104
Recording Multiple MIDI Tracks from an External Sequencer
105
Recording System Exclusive Events
106
Recording Patterns
107
Other Ways to Record
109
Audio Recording
110
Overview: about the OASYS' Hard Disk Recorder
110
Audio Input Settings and Recording Source Selection
111
Recording Procedure
114
Placing a WAVE File in an Audio Track
122
Song Editing
123
MIDI Tracks
124
Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)
125
Creating Rppr Data
125
Rppr Playback
126
Recording an Rppr Performance
127
Sampling in Sequencer Mode
128
Saving Your Song
129
Cautions and Other Functions
129
Memory Protect
130
About MIDI
130
The Compare Function
130
Sampling (Open Sampling System)
131
Sampling Overview
131
How Sampling Mode Is Organized
132
Samples and Multisamples
132
Preparations for Sampling
133
Audio Input Settings
133
Sampling and Editing in Sampling Mode
138
Loop Settings
145
Modifying the Settings of an Index
150
Saving Multisamples and Samples
152
Converting a Multisample to a Program
152
Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer Modes
153
Resampling a Song to Create a Wave File
157
Settings for the Entire OASYS (Global Mode)
159
How Global Mode Is Structured
159
P0: Basic Setup
159
Bypassing the Effects
159
Global Audio Settings
161
MIDI-Related Settings P1: MIDI
161
Pedal and Other Controller Settings
161
Creating User Scales
162
Setting Category Names for Programs, Combinations, and KARMA
162
Using Wave Sequences
164
Wave Sequence Overview
164
Programming Basics
164
Adjusting the Sound of an Individual Step
165
Using Rhythmic Wave Sequences
167
Setting the Tempo
167
Creating Smooth, Evolving Timbres
169
Modulating Wave Sequences
170
Saving Wave Sequences
171
Using Drum Kits
172
Drum Kit Overview
172
Before You Start Editing
172
Editing Drum Kits
173
Basic Editing
173
Saving Drum Kits
174
Loading & Saving Data, and Creating Cds
177
Saving Data
177
Types of Data that Can be Saved
177
Writing to Internal Memory
178
Writing a Program or Combination
178
Editing Names
180
Saving to Disks, Cds, and USB Media
182
Formatting Media
184
Loading Data from Disk
185
Loading .PCG, .SNG, and .KSC Files
185
Loading Individual Banks from a .PCG File
187
Loading Data by Individual Item or Bank
187
Creating and Playing Audio Cds
189
Creating Audio Cds
189
Playing Audio Cds
190
Other Disk Operations
192
Viewing Information about Media
192
Disk Media Info
192
Setting the Date and Time
192
Restoring the Factory Settings
192
Using Effects
195
Effects in each Mode
196
Audio Input
196
Routing Effect Settings
197
Program Effects Settings
197
Using Effects in Combinations and Songs
199
Effect Settings in Sampling Mode
200
Effect Settings for the Audio Inputs
202
Dynamic Modulation, MIDI/Tempo Sync
203
And Common FX LFO
203
Common Fx Lfo
204
Using KARMA
205
Overview - What Is KARMA
205
Using Karma
206
Performing with KARMA
208
Combination Mode
211
KARMA Function Settings
214
Karma Function
215
Synchronizing the KARMA Function
225
Appendices
227
Troubleshooting
227
Power Supply
227
LCD Screen
227
Audio Input and Output
228
Programs and Combinations
229
Songs
230
Sequencer Mode
230
Sampling
231
Karma
232
Vector
232
Drum Kits
232
Wave Sequences
233
Effects
233
MIDI
233
Disks, Cds, and USB Media
233
MIDI Data
233
Other Problems
234
Disk and Media Information
236
Types of Media Supported by the OASYS
236
Operations that the OASYS Can Perform on Media
236
Specifications and Options
238
MIDI Implementation Chart
244

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Table of Contents

About this Manual

Quick Start

Introduction to OASYS

Main Features

Front and Rear Panels

Basic Information

Setup

Playing and Editing Programs

Playing and Editing Combinations

Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)

Overview - about the OASYS' Sequencer

Playing Songs

MIDI Recording

Audio Recording

Sampling (Open Sampling System)

Settings for the Entire OASYS (Global Mode)

Using Wave Sequences

Using Drum Kits

Loading & Saving Data, and Creating Cds

Saving Data

Loading Data from Disk

Creating and Playing Audio Cds

Other Disk Operations

Other Functions

Using Effects

Using KARMA

Overview - What Is KARMA

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Media that Can be Used with the OASYS

Specifications and Options

MIDI Implementation Chart

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