Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

Notice regarding disposal (EU only)

When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.

Data handling

Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on USB storage devices or other media. Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data.

* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the KORG Dynamic Effect/Sampler KAOSS PAD KPV.
To take full advantage of this product's functions and ensure you enjoy long and continued use, please read this owner’s manual carefully before use.

For information on the main features of this product, please visit the "Kaoss Pad KPV" product website.

About the owner’s manual

This product comes with the following owner’s manuals.
Only the Quick Start Guide includes a printed version.

• Quick Start Guide (Printed version, PDF)
• Owner’s manual (HTML)*

* This document you are viewing.

Included items

This product includes the following items:

• Quick Start Guide
• AC adapter

Notation in this manual

• The product specifications (display, operation, software, and other items) and the appearance are subject to change without notice.
• The figures and representations of the illustrations used in this manual may partially differ from the actual product.
• All the illustrations and screenshots shown in this manual are for explanatory purposes only.
• Symbols used in this manual
  
  Note

  Describes the contents to be noted regarding the items that may prevent the performance or functions from being appropriately utilized.
  
  Hint

  Describes useful supplementary information.
  [　]

  Indicates the names of buttons, switches, and knobs on the Control Panel of the main body.
  SHIFT MODE

  Indicates that you should perform the operation while holding down the [SHIFT] button.
  Release the [SHIFT] button to cancel SHIFT MODE.

About the automatic power-off

This unit automatically turns off if no operations are executed for about 20 minutes (Auto Power Off function). To prevent the power from being turned off by the Auto Power Off function, change the Auto Power Off function setting to DISABLE.

Note

• This unit is shipped from the factory with the Auto Power Off function set to ENABLE.
• If the Auto Power Off function is set to DISABLE, energy consumption will increase.

Hint

Even if no operations are performed, the power is not turned off automatically when there is an input signal to or an output signal from this unit.

Disabling/enabling the Auto Power Off function

1. Turn on this unit.
2. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [7（GLOBAL）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to display (AUTO POWER OFF), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The current Auto Power Off setting is displayed on the display of this unit.

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to display (DISABLE).

   The Auto Power Off function is now disabled.

   
   Hint

   To enable the Auto Power Off function, display (ENABLE).
5. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The display returns to the original screen.

Hint

The Auto Power Off function is set to (ENABLE) when shipped from the factory.

Note

If the unit is automatically turned off by the Auto Power Off function, any unsaved samples and sample settings will be lost.

Part Names and Functions

Top panel

Front panel

Rear panel

Setup

This section explains how to connect a CD player or other device to the [LINE IN] jack on the rear panel of this unit and output sound through the speakers or headphones to start playing.

1. Connect the included AC adapter cord to the [DC 9V] jack on the rear panel of the unit.
2. Plug the AC adapter to an outlet.
3. Connect instruments and external devices.

   Connect each device to the front and rear panels of this unit by referring to Connection example.

   
   Note

   • Make sure that all devices are turned off before connecting. A careless operation may result in an electric shock, damage the speaker system, or cause a malfunction.
   • Always use the AC adapter included with each device or the dedicated AC adapter.
   • Use cables that are three meters or shorter in length to connect to external devices.
   
   Hint

   If you want to connect this unit to a computer (Windows) with a separately sold USB cable* to use USB AUDIO, download and install the KORG KPV Audio Driver from the KORG website.

   * Use a Type B USB cable for this unit.

   Connection example

   

   * Change this switch on the bottom of the unit according to the device connected to the (microphone/guitar) jack on the Front panel.

   Connecting to the send/return jack before use

   

   * If you want to connect this unit to the send/return jack of a mixer or other device and use it as an external effector, set the [CONNECTION] switch on the rear panel to [SEND].

   
   Hint

   About the [CONNECTION] switch

   • When this switch is set to [DIRECT], both the input sound and the effect sound are output from this unit. When you are not touching the touch pad, the input sound is output "as is".
     Adjust the effect intensity level.
   • When this switch is set to [SEND], only the effect sound (not the input sound) is output without outputting the audio from the [LINE IN] jack or the audio of the USB audio input. For more information on the send and return jacks, please refer to the owner’s manual for the device that you are connecting.
     When you are using this unit as an external effects unit, the return level may be lower than expected. In such cases, adjust the input level on the unit.
     Adjust the input volume.
4. Set the volume of all the devices to the minimum level.

   To adjust the volume of this unit, use the following knobs.

   • Adjustment of input volume level
     • [INPUT VOLUME] knob: [LINE IN] jack
     • [TRIM] knob: :(Microphone/Guitar) jack
   • Adjustment of output volume level
     • [VOLUME] knob: (Headphone) jack
5. Plug the AC adapter of each device into an outlet and turn the power on in the following order.
   
   Note

   Be sure to turn on the power in the following order. When turning off the power, do so in the reverse order.

   1. Input device
   2. This unit
   3. Output device
6. Turn on this unit.

   The display lights up.

   To turn the power off, hold down the Power switch.

   
   Note

   Various settings are saved when you turn off the power. However, unsaved samples and sample settings will not be saved.
   Saving to SD card
7. Operate the [INPUT SELECT] switch to select the equipment (connected input jack) to apply the effect to.
   • [MIC/GTR] : The audio from the equipment connected to the (Mic/Guitar) jack is input.
     
     Note

     To switch to match the input device (microphone, guitar), use the (Guitar) / (Mic) switch on the bottom of the unit.
     * Before operating this switch, be sure to turn off this unit and all devices connected to it.
   • [LINE & USB]: Audio from the device connected to the [LINE IN] jack and audio from the USB audio input are input.
   • Center: Audio from the devices connected to the (Mic/Guitar) jack and [LINE IN] jack, and audio from the USB audio input are input.

     

8. Adjust the input volume.

   To adjust the input level of the device connected to the [LINE IN] jack, turn the [INPUT VOLUME] knob.

   To adjust the input level of the device connected to the (Mic/Guitar) jack, turn the [TRIM] knob to adjust according to the sensitivity of the microphone or guitar so that the sound does not become distorted.

   
   Hint

   Input audio from the connected device and adjust so that the (PEAK) indicator lights up red for a moment.
9. Adjust the output volume.

   Adjust the volume of the output device, such as a powered speakers, connected to the [LINE OUT] jack.

   
   Hint

   If no sound is produced from the output device connected to the [LINE OUT] jack, check whether the volume on the output side is appropriately adjusted.

   To adjust the volume of the device connected to the (headphones) jack, turn the [VOLUME] knob.

   
   Hint

   The volume of the [LINE OUT] jack does not change even if the [VOLUME] knob is adjusted.

When you are ready to play, refer to the following topic to try out the instrument.

• Selecting a Program
• Operating the Touch Pad

Playing a Program

• Selecting a Program
• Operating the Touch Pad
• FX TARGET Function
• Mute Function
• FX RELEASE Function
• Pad Motion
• Setting BPM
• Storing Settings in [PROGRAM MEMORY]
• Turning Effects On/Off Individually (FX Toggle Mode)

Selecting a Program

1. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select a program.

   The currently selected program is shown on the display.

   

   For details about the program names shown on the display, refer to "PROGRAM LIST".

   
   Hint

   • When the indicator is lit, press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to light the indicator and switch to the program display.
   • By holding down the [SHIFT] button and turning the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob, you can jump to the first program in the effect group and quickly select different groups.
2. Adjust the effect intensity level.

   Turn the [FX DEPTH] knob to adjust the effect intensity level.
   Turning the knob fully counterclockwise produces a sound without the effect, while turning it fully clockwise produces a sound with a strong effect.

   
   Hint

   When adjusting the effect intensity using the [FX DEPTH] knob, set the [CONNECTION] switch to [DIRECT].

Operating the Touch Pad

The effect is applied when your finger touches the touch pad.

You can control the effect by rubbing or lightly tapping the touch pad with your finger.

Hint

• This unit supports two-point touch. The effect produced when you press a second point varies depending on the program. Also, some programs do not support second-point touch.
  PROGRAM LIST
• Some programs may have reverberations that continue to linger even after you release your finger from the touch pad.

Note

How to handle the touch pad

• The touch pad may not allow you to operate with anything other than your fingertips or while wearing gloves.
• Never press the touch pad firmly or place heavy objects on it. Rough handling may cause the touch pad to crack or break.
• Avoid rubbing or pressing the touch pad with sharp objects, as this may cause scratches. Always operate it with your fingertips.
• When cleaning, always wipe it gently using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents such as thinner as they may lead to deformation.

Normal mode and Gate mode

Two types of actions are available when you touch the touch pad: Normal mode, and Gate mode.

Normal mode

This is a normal mode that controls the touch pad according to the operation of touching and releasing the touch pad.

Gate mode

This mode automatically controls the touch pad by repeatedly touching and releasing it while you continue to touch it.
Gate mode

You can switch between Normal mode and Gate mode by pressing the [HOLD] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button. If you switch to Gate mode, the [HOLD] button starts blinking.

Hold

When you press the [HOLD] button (HOLD is on), the position just before you release your finger from the touch pad is held, and the pad LED at that position remains lit.

Hint

The pad LED may light up in a different place depending on how and where you press the touch pad.

Gate mode

Press the [HOLD] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button to switch to Gate mode.

Gate mode allows you to simply continue to touch the touch pad to automatically repeat the action of touching and releasing the touch pad in sync with the tempo. Control the timing using the [LEVEL] fader.

Gate time (TIME)

This mode allows you to adjust the gate time by operating the [LEVEL] fader.

Set the percentage of time to turn on the touch pad; the set value is shown in percentage format on the display. If the gate time is set to (100%), the legato will be applied. If set to (0%), there is no reaction even when you touch the touch pad.

Gate speed (SPEED)

This mode allows you to adjust the gate speed by operating the [LEVEL] fader while holding down the [SHIFT] button.

If the gate speed is set to , the touch pad turns on at 1 beat (quarter note), and if set to , it turns on at 0.5 beat (eighth note); the value is shown on the display.

Hint

• If you change the gate speed when the gate time is set to 0%, the gate time automatically changes to 1%.
• If you change the gate speed when the gate time is set to 100%, the gate time automatically changes to 99%.
• When a certain amount of time has passed after setting, the display will return to the program display.
• In Gate mode, press the [HOLD] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button again to return to Normal mode.

FX TARGET Function

Select the target you want to apply the effect to.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button that is turned off, press the desired button of [1] to [3] of PROGRAM MEMORY.

   When the pressed button is lit up, the effect is applied, and when it is turned off, the effect is not applied. Each time the button is pressed, the indicator switches between turned on (with effect) and turned off (without effect).

Hint

When both the and indicators are turned off, you cannot switch [FX TARGET].

Details of each button

While you are holding down the [SHIFT] button, the [1] to [3] buttons function to switch [FX TARGET].

• MIC/GTR: Microphone or guitar input are applicable.
• LINE & USB: Line input and USB AUDIO input are applicable. If (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE OUT), no effect is applied to the USB AUDIO input.
• SAMPLE: SAMPLE BANK [A] ​​to [D] inputs are applicable.

Mute Function

While the [MUTE] button is pressed, the input signal, sampled sound, and synth/drum sound are cut off, and only effect sounds such as delay and reverb can be output.

Transformer

By repeatedly turning mute on and off quickly, you can create a rhythm with the sustained input sound, just like the "transformer" DJ technique.

FX RELEASE Function

What is FX RELEASE?

The moment you remove your hand from the touch pad (or when the effect is turned off), a delay effect synchronized with the tempo begins, gradually attenuating the sound.
You can easily return to a bypass state from a strong effect such as Distortion or Decimator.

Adjusting the FX RELEASE effect

You can adjust the depth of the FX RELEASE effect by operating the fader while holding down the [SHIFT] button.

Hint

Some effect programs (such as delay and reverb) may retain the reverberation even after you remove your hand from the touch pad. If you do not want to apply the FX RELEASE effect to that reverberation, adjust the FX RELEASE effect to the minimum value beforehand.

FX RELEASE Parameter Setting

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [7（GLOBAL）] button.
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (FX RELEASE), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   When the display switches to the FX RELEASE setting mode, three sliders are displayed on the touch pad.

   Three parameters are lined up (from left to right: TYPE, SYNCNOTE, FEEDBACK LEVEL). When you touch a slider shown on the touch pad, the parameter name is displayed on the display. You can change the value by sliding the slider up or down.
   FX RELEASE

Pad Motion

You can record a touch pad operation and press the [PAD MOTION] button to play back the recorded operation. With the pad LEDs, you can visually confirm the trajectory of a pad motion, which reproduces the movement of your fingers.

Recording a pad motion

A pad motion is recorded when operations are performed while the [PAD MOTION] button is held down.

Hint

You can use a two-finger touch to record or play back a pad motion.

1. Hold down the [PAD MOTION] button.

   This unit enters standby mode. If a pad motion has already been recorded, it is played back.

2. While holding down the [PAD MOTION] button, touch the touch pad.

   The [PAD MOTION] button blinks and the pad motion recording starts.
   The status continues to be recorded while the [PAD MOTION] button is pressed, so operations such as tapping the pad (lightly hitting the pad) are also recorded.

   
   Hint

   The on/off state of the [HOLD] button is not recorded in the pad motion.
3. Release your finger from the [PAD MOTION] button.

   The pad motion is played back at the same time its recording ends.

   
   Hint

   • The pad LED automatically turns off after the maximum recording time lapsed.
   • When a new pad motion is recorded, the previously recorded one is overwritten.

Playing back a pad motion

When the [PAD MOTION] button is pressed, the button lights up and the pad motion starts a loop playback. The pad LED will show the recorded movement. Press the [PAD MOTION] button again to turn off the button and end playback.

Reverse playback

While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [PAD MOTION（REVERSE）] button to play back as a reverse motion. With the same operation, "Backward Playback" → "Forward Playback" → "Backward Playback" is repeated.

Hint

A pad motion is synchronized with the BPM. Based on the BPM set at the time of recording, a pad motion is played back faster if the BPM value is increased, and slower if it is reduced. For example, if a pad motion recorded at BPM 120 is played back at BPM 180, it is played back at 1.5 times the speed.

Saving a pad motion

You can save the program when you recorded a pad motion in PROGRAM MEMORY.
Storing Settings in [PROGRAM MEMORY]

Setting BPM

What is BPM?

BPM (Beats Per Minute) is an indicator of a song's tempo, expressed as the number of beats (quarter notes) per minute. The higher the BPM, the faster the tempo of the song.

Displaying BPM

When the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob is pressed in the program display, the display changes to the BPM display (). Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob again to return to the program display ().

Hint

When the MIDI timing clock is set to synchronize with an external MIDI device, the display will show (Ext), and the BPM value cannot be adjusted, even if you attempt the following BPM functions and settings.

• BPM Manual setting
• Tap tempo function
• Setting to BPM of SAMPLE BANK
• Auto BPM setting

BPM Manual setting

1. Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to switch to the BPM display (the indicator lights up).
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to adjust the BPM value.

   The BPM value increases or decreases by 0.1. Also, if you turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob while holding down the [SHIFT] button, the value increases or decreases by one count (integer).

   
   Hint

   Auto BPM automatically turns off.

Tap tempo function

Even if you don’t know the BPM of a song, you can set the BPM by pressing the [TAP/RANGE] button in time with the beat.

1. Press the [TAP/RANGE] button two or more times in time with the song’s beat.

   The BPM value will be set to match the beat you pressed, and displayed on the unit.

Setting to BPM of SAMPLE BANK

Press any of the [SAMPLE BANK] buttons while holding down the [AUTO BPM] button to set the BPM value set in the sample.

Auto BPM setting

This function automatically detects the beat of the externally input song, enabling you to set the BPM value. The BPM value of this unit changes in sync with changes in the BPM of the song.

1. Press the [AUTO BPM] button to turn on Auto BPM.

   The [AUTO BPM] button lights up and the BPM of the currently input audio is automatically detected.

When BPM cannot be detected

Press the [TAP/RANGE] button several times in time with the song’s beat. The BPM will be automatically detected using that beat as a guide.
Due to the characteristics of Auto BPM, values such as 1/2 or 2/3 of the correct BPM, along with small fluctuations, may occur. However, you can use the [TAP/RANGE] button to correct them. The median value of the BPM range is determined depending on the interval at which the [TAP/RANGE] button is pressed during Auto BPM detection.

Hint

If the music lacks a clear sense of beat, the BPM value will not be able to be detected. The detectable BPM is 80 to 160.

Turning Auto BPM off

When you press the [AUTO BPM] button, the button light goes out, the Auto BPM function turns off, then the current BPM value is fixed.

MIDI Sync function

You can set the BPM to match the MIDI timing clock from an external MIDI device. Connect this unit to an external MIDI device that transmits a MIDI timing clock, such as a sequencer.

Hint

• This function is not available to synchronize sequence data with rhythm pattern programs on this unit. To synchronize with sequence data, either write a Touch Pad On message at the beginning of each measure of the sequence, or start the pattern by touching the touch pad at the beginning of the phrase on this unit.
• To receive MIDI timing clock and Touch Pad On messages, configure the unit to be able to receive each message as described in "Setting the MIDI Message Filter".
• When this unit is running by receiving a MIDI timing clock from an external MIDI device, you cannot use the BPM manual setting, Tap Tempo, setting the BPM of the SAMPLE BANK, or Auto BPM.

Storing Settings in [PROGRAM MEMORY]

Once the current program settings are saved in the [1] to [8] buttons of [PROGRAM MEMORY], you can simply press each button to reproduce the program according to the saved settings.

Stored contents

• Effect program
• [FX DEPTH] knob setting
• Pad Motion
• [HOLD] button on/off status and its position (coordinates)

Saving

1. Set the program to the desired configuration that you want to save.
2. Press the [WRITE] button.

   Each number button in [PROGRAM MEMORY] and the [WRITE] button blink.

3. Press the number button in [PROGRAM MEMORY] you want to save.

   The settings you configured in step 1 are saved to the built-in memory. When saving is complete, the display returns to the program display.

Note

Never turn off the power or perform any other operations while saving. This may cause data to be damaged.

Loading

1. Press the number button in [PROGRAM MEMORY] where the settings you want to load are registered.

   Data is loaded with the saved settings.

Note

• If you press the number button in [PROGRAM MEMORY] or turn off the unit before registering the program settings to the corresponding number button in [PROGRAM MEMORY], the program settings will be discarded.
• The settings saved with "Saving" are overwritten when [PROGRAM MEMORY] and [ALL Data] are loaded from the SD card.

Turning Effects On/Off Individually (FX Toggle Mode)

In FX Toggle Mode, you can individually turn up to five effects that make up a program on or off, enabling live performances as if you were controlling each effect on a multi-effect unit.

When this mode is enabled, the alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] function as the effect on/off switches.

Note

• In FX Toggle Mode, the alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] are switched to the function that turns individual effects on/off, so you cannot use the alphabet character buttons to play/stop samples or perform sampling.
• The on/off state of the effects set in FX Toggle Mode is temporarily available only in FX Toggle Mode, and it is not saved in the user program.
  All effects are turned on if you select a different program, return to Program Mode, or turn on the power again.

How to operate

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [8（MODE）] button.
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   When the mode switches to FX Toggle Mode, the display shows , and the indicator changes from lit up to blinking (FX Toggle Mode enabled state).

   The alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] used for sample playback and the sampling function act as the effect ON/OFF switches.

3. As necessary, press any alphabet character button to turn effects off (blinking) or on (lit up) individually.

   In the default FX Toggle Mode, all effects assigned to the alphabet character buttons are turned on (lit up).

   Effects assigned to alphabet character buttons

   • [A]: EFFECT1
   • [B]: EFFECT2
   • [C]: EFFECT3
   • [D]: EFFECT4 & EFFECT5 (Simultaneous control)
   
   Hint

   • The [D] button is assigned to two effects (EFFECT4 and EFFECT5), which are both turned on/off simultaneously each time the button is pressed.
   • The effects (EFFECT1 to EFFECT5) assigned to each button differ for each program. The effect configuration of the program also differs for each program.
     PROGRAM LIST
   • If no effects are assigned, the buttons are turned off.

To disable FX Toggle Mode

Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to switch to Program Mode. Then, the indicator changes from blinking to lit up.

Hint

You can also disable FX Toggle Mode (switch to Program Mode) by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob during FX Toggle Mode.

Sampling a Phrase

• Sampling
• Resampling
• Overdubbing

Sampling

You can sample the input sound, and record and save loop or one-shot sample data.

Hint

• Loop sample data can be sampled for up to 8 bars (32 beats, approximately 26 seconds) with the BPM value at the start of recording.
• If the tempo value is less than 69, the maximum number of beats is 16, and if the tempo value is less than 35, the maximum number of beats is 8. The beat lengths that can be specified as loop samples are 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 beat.
• If you want to sample a sound with an effect applied, resample it.
  Resampling
• If (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE OUT), you cannot sample the USB AUDIO input audio.

1. Press the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button.

   The unit goes into the standby state, all the [SAMPLE BANK] buttons and the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button blink red, and (default: 4BEAT sampling), etc. is shown on the display.

   
   Hint

   • To cancel Standby mode, press the [SHIFT] button.
   • Auto BPM automatically turns off.
   • The previous sampling or resampling settings are carried over.
     To change the settings, press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to display the parameter you want to change, then turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to change the setting value.
   • The previous sampling or resampling settings are carried over. To change the settings, press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to display the parameter you want to change, then turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to change the setting value.

Parameters to reset as needed

There are three types of parameters that can be set before sampling.

Sampling length

1. Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to display (1SHOT) or 1 to 32.
   • If you select (1SHOT), only one-shot sampling is performed.
   • If you select 1 to 32, loop sampling is performed for the selected number of BEATs.
   
   Hint

   If sampling ends before the set BEAT has elapsed, the mode changes to 1 SHOT sampling.

Auto Sampling threshold

1. Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to display to .

   When sampling is set to a value other than , sampling starts when the audio volume exceeds the threshold.
   The available threshold values are as follows.

   • : -∞ dBFS (Auto Sampling disabled)
   • to : Approximately -42 dBFS to approximately 0 dBFS (Auto Sampling enabled)

   For example, when set to , if the threshold is not exceeded, is displayed, and if the threshold is exceeded, with dots is displayed, which serves as a guide for setting the threshold.

Setting the Sample Playback Trigger

1. Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to display the sample playback trigger (, etc. when set to Type 1).

   Set the sample playback trigger type.
   Setting the Sample Playback Trigger

1. Press the alphabet character button you want to sample from among the blinking [SAMPLE BANK] buttons.
   • Only the alphabet character button of the pressed [SAMPLE BANK] blinks, and (REC) is shown on the display.
   • The [PROGRAM MEMORY] buttons blink in sequence in time with the beat recording.
   • If you start with 1 SHOT sampling, the time when the [8] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY] lights up will be set as the maximum recording time.
   
   Hint

   The sample data registered to the selected alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK] is overwritten.

To sample as a one-shot sample after starting with LOOP sampling, press the blinking alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK] before the set BEAT has elapsed. Sampling ends, and the one-shot sample is completed.

After starting with LOOP sampling, sampling ends if the set BEAT time has elapsed before pressing any alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK], and the loop sample is completed. If the Sample Playback Trigger is set to Type1 or Type3, the mode automatically switches to Playback.
Setting the Sample Playback Trigger

Resampling

You can directly sample (resampling) the sound output to the (headphone) jack or [LINE OUT] into another BANK. Resampling allows you to create a sample by mixing multiple sample sounds, or to use an existing sample sound with an effect applied as a new sample sound. The procedure is the same as for "Sampling".

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button.

   The unit goes into the standby state, all the alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] and the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button blink yellow, and (default: 4BEAT resampling) is shown on the display.

   
   Hint

   • To cancel Standby mode, press the [SHIFT] button.
   • Auto BPM automatically turns off.
   • When you press any button in [SAMPLE BANK], the sample data registered to that button will be overwritten once its playback stops.

Overdubbing

You can overdub the input sound or the playback sound of another BANK onto [SAMPLE BANK] that has been sampled or resampled from a loop sample.

Hint

You cannot overdub an empty sample bank or a one-shot sample.

1. Press the [SAMPLING] button twice.

   The unit goes into the standby state, and the overdubbing available alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] and the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button blink blue. At this time, you can turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to set the audio to be overdubbed.

   • Only the external input sound (the input sound from the [LINE IN] /（USB）/ (microphone/guitar) jack) is overdubbed to the sample bank to be overdubbed. The playback sound and effects of sample banks that are excluded from overdubbing are not overdubbed.
     
     Hint

     When (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE OUT), you cannot overdub the USB AUDIO input audio.

2. When you want to start overdubbing, press the blinking alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK].

   Overdubbing starts. When you attempt to overdub, if the alphabet character button you pressed is stopped, playback will start.

3. When you stop overdubbing, press the alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK] you pressed in step 2.
   
   Hint

   To cancel the last overdubbing you performed, hold down the [SAMPLING/OVERDUB] button. You can only cancel overdubbing onto a loop from the start to the end of overdubbing.

Playing back a Phrase

• Playing back a Sample
• Setting Samples for Each Bank
• Playing back a Loop Sample
• 1 SHOT Sample Playback Settings

Playing back a Sample

The sample recording status of each alphabet character button in [SAMPLE BANK] can be checked by how the button lights up.

• Yellow: Loop sample is recorded.
• Red: One-shot sample is recorded.
• Off: No sample data is recorded.

Press a button with a loop sample recorded to start loop playback. When played back, the button lights up green. Press the same button again to stop playback.

Stopping playback of all samples

While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [MUTE] button to stop all the samples that are currently played back.

* Only banks that can be overdubbed blink blue (blink alternately with the color of the stopped or playing bank).

Setting the beginning of the beat (SAMPLE ALIGN function)

The timing when you press the [TAP/RANGE] button while holding down the [SHIFT] button is set as the beginning of the measure, and the [TAP/RANGE] button blinks red. The first beat blinks red, and the second to fourth beats blink white.

This operation aligns the beginning of loop sample playback with the leading timing of the beat.

Setting the playback level of all samples

To change the sample playback volume of all banks, adjust it with the [LEVEL] fader.

Setting Samples for Each Bank

The sample edit page allows you to set the level and playback.

Adjusting the level for each bank

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the alphabet character button you want to set in [SAMPLE BANK].

   The sample edit page opens.

   The target alphabet character button blinks, and the pad LED displays the sample playback level in a bar graph.

2. Touch the bar graph displayed on the touch pad to adjust the playback level of the bank.
   • Two levels are displayed for each SAMPLE BANK, and can be adjusted.
   • If you press another alphabet character button or touch the bar graph of a sample of another alphabet character button, the editing target changes, enabling you to adjust the playback level. At this time, the playback status of the SAMPLE BANK remains unchanged.
   
   Hint

   Press the currently selected alphabet character button to switch the playback status of the sample.

   Press the [SHIFT] button to complete the setting and return to Normal mode.

Setting the start point

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the alphabet character button you want to set in [SAMPLE BANK].

   The sample edit page opens.

2. Slide the slider displayed on the left side of the pad LED up or down to adjust the start point of the sample.

   Adjust the start point with 1 beat/32 resolution. The range is ±1 beat.

Playing back a Loop Sample

Slice setting

You can set the pattern to play back the recorded loop sample.

Hint

One-shot samples cannot be set.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the alphabet character button you want to set in [SAMPLE BANK].

   The sample edit page opens.
   The target alphabet character button blinks, and at the same time, all the buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY] light up (default).

   

   For a 16-beat loop sample, the sample is divided into eight portions of two beats each from the beginning and assigned to the [1] to [8] buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY]. Pressing each button turns on/off the sample sound of the assigned beat. For a 32-beat loop sample, the sample is divided into eight portions of four beats each from the beginning.

   The beats that are turned off are not played back, and the loop sample is shortened or muted.

   Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to scroll to (START-TRG-SKIP).
   Slide the slider displayed on the right side of the pad LED up or down to display (SKIP) or (MUTE).

   When set to :

   The beats that are turned off are not played, and the loop sample is shortened. This allows you to create a loop of the original length, such as a one-bar loop consisting of only the first two beats and the last two beats of a four-bar loop.

   When set to :

   The time of the turned-off beats is muted, and the loop sample is not shortened. You can mute the sample playback sound for a specific beat without changing the loop length.

Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times until is shown on the display. You can then set which slice is played back at each point on the pad LED.

By default, the pad LEDs are displayed as follows: the vertical axis indicates the selection of the sliced sample, and the horizontal axis indicates the playback position.

You can edit the order to play back the slices by touching and dragging the slice sample at each playback position displayed on the pad.

The green pad LEDs indicate forward playback. If you touch a green pad LED again, it changes to red, enabling you to set the slice to play back in reverse.

Hint

By default, slice numbers are set from "1" to "8" for each of the [1] to [8] buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY].

Setting the Sample Playback Trigger

You can select the trigger method when you press each button in [SAMPLE BANK] to play back a sample.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the alphabet character button you want to set in [SAMPLE BANK].

   The sample edit page opens.

   Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to scroll to (START-TRG-SKIP) or (PITCH-TRG-DIR). Then the trigger type set for the selected sample is shown on the slider in the center of the pad LED.

2. Slide the slider in the center of the pad LED up or down to select the trigger type.

   Press one of the alphabet character buttons to play back the sample and check it.

   Press another alphabet character button to switch the editing target.

3. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   Settings are completed and the unit returns to Normal mode.

Hint

• One-shot samples cannot be set to Type1 or Type2.
• The settings here are disabled even if the trigger turns on/off by a MIDI message.

Trigger Type List

Type1

: Loop playback continues even when the sample is not audible, and the volume is switched on/off each time any button in [SAMPLE BANK] is pressed.

Type2

: Loop playback continues even when the sample is not audible, and the sample volume is turned on (Gate) only while any button in [SAMPLE BANK] is pressed.

Type3

: Playback always starts from the beginning of the sample (Reset). The volume is switched on/off each time any button in [SAMPLE BANK] is pressed.

Type4

: Playback always starts from the beginning of the sample (Reset). The sample volume is turned on (Gate) only while any button in [SAMPLE BANK] is pressed.

1 SHOT Sample Playback Settings

Setting the Sample Playback Trigger

As with loop samples, when playing back one-shot samples, you can select either Type3 or Type4 from the Trigger Type List as the trigger method when you press each button in [SAMPLE BANK].

Hint

• One-shot samples cannot be set to Type1 or Type2.
• If the display is different, press any button in [PROGRAM/BPM] several times to display the playback pitch set for the selected sample.
• When Type 3 is set, the sample plays to the end.

Setting the playback pitch

Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to scroll to (PITCH-TRG-DIR). Three sliders are displayed on the pad LED. If you touch the slider on the left, a number between and is shown on the display. The default value is . Slide the slider on the pad LED up or down to change the playback pitch value. The integer part indicates the note, and the decimal part indicates the cents.

Setting the playback direction

Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob several times to scroll to (PITCH-TRG-DIR). Three sliders are displayed on the pad LED. If you touch the slider on the right, the display shows the string (RVS) or (FWD). You can slide the slider on the pad LED up or down to change the value. is set to forward playback, and is set to backward playback.

Deleting a Phrase

In the sample edit page, press any one of the alphabet character buttons in [SAMPLE BANK] while holding down the [MUTE] button to erase the registration of the button you pressed, and reset all settings for loop samples and 1-shot samples to the default values.

Function Settings

• Function Setting Operations
• About Each Function
• Setting the pad LED

Function Setting Operations

To perform the operations such as formatting the SD card and saving and loading sample data, use the function buttons in SHIFT MODE.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press any one of the [1] to [8] buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY] to select the function to execute.

   

   In this example, press the [4（CARD）] button (if an SD card is inserted, , etc. is displayed). For details about the functions assigned to each function button, refer to "About Each Function".

2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to display the sub-parameter you want to select (e.g. ), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The displayed sub-parameter is selected.

   

   
   Hint

   To reselect the sub-parameter, press the [TAP/RANGE] button while the [TAP/RANGE] button is lit.

3. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   If you changed the value of the sub-parameter in step 2, it is set to that changed value, and the screen returns to the program display.

Hint

When the [TAP/RANGE] button is lit, press the [TAP/RANGE] button again to return to the previous page. This is useful when you want to change multiple parameters consecutively, without returning to the program display.

About Each Function

This section describes the functions of the [1] to [8] buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY] when the [SHIFT] button is pressed.

Hint

For how to operate the functions assigned to the function buttons, refer to "Function Setting Operations".

MIC/GTR（FX TARGET）

Select the target you want to apply the effect to. When this button is lit, the effect is applied to the input from the (microphone/guitar) jack.

LINE & USB（FX TARGET）

Select the target you want to apply the effect to. When this button is lit, the effect is applied to the input from the [LINE IN] jack and the (USB) jack.

Note

When (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) in 7 (GLOBAL) is set to (LINE IN), the effect is applied to the USB AUDIO input.

SAMPLE（FX TARGET）

Select the target you want to apply the effect to. When this button is lit, the effect is applied to the sound played from the [A] to [D] buttons in [SAMPLE BANK].

CARD

Perform the operations to load and save data from the SD card, and format the card, etc.

• （LOAD）

  Loads data from the SD card.

  • SAMPLE BANK - A to D: For details, refer to "When SAMPLE Data is selected".
  • PROGRAM MEMORY：［0］-［9］
  • GLOBAL：［0］-［9］
  • ALL：［0］-［9］

• （SAVE）

  Saves data to the SD card.

  • SAMPLE BANK - A
  • SAMPLE BANK - B
  • SAMPLE BANK - C
  • SAMPLE BANK - D
  • PROGRAM MEMORY：［0］-［9］
  • GLOBAL：［0］-［9］
  • ALL：［0］-［9］

• （INFO）

  Displays the total capacity of the SD card.

  Example: 8.00G (X.XXM to XXX.G) is displayed.

• （FREE）

  Displays the amount of free space on the SD card.

  Example: 8.00G (X.XXM to XXX.G) is displayed.

• （FORMAT）

  Formats the SD card.

  • （NO）/ （YES）
    * Default = NO: Does not save.

MIDI

Set the MIDI clock and MIDI message filters, and set the channel and control change number for MIDI messages sent and received. For each of the [SAMPLE BANK] buttons, set the note number.

• （FILTER）

  • （CLOCK）：（INT）/ （EXT）/ （AUTO）
  • （PROGRAM CHANGE）：（ENABLE）/ （DISABLE）
  • （CONTROL CHANGE）：（ENABLE）/ （DISABLE）
  • （NOTE）：（ENABLE）/ （DISABLE）
  • （SYSTEM EX）：（ENABLE）/ （DISABLE）

• （MESSAGE）

  • （GLOBAL MIDI CH）：CH01 ～ CH16
  • （SAMPLE BANK A）：C-1 ～ G9,off
  • （SAMPLE BANK B）：C-1 ～ G9,off
  • （SAMPLE BANK C）：C-1 ～ G9,off
  • （SAMPLE BANK D）：C-1 ～ G9,off
  • （PAD X1）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （PAD Y1）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （PAD TOUCH1）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （PAD X2）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （PAD Y2）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （PAD TOUCH2）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （FX DEPTH）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （FADER）：C000 ～ C127,off
  • （TOUCH HOLD）：C000 ～ C127,off

PAD LED

Set the pad LED.

• （PROGRAM NAME）

  Turns on/off the function that displays the program name on the pad LED of the touch pad when changing a program.

  （ON）/ （OFF）
  * Default = ON

• （ILLUMINATION）

  Set the illumination that is displayed on the pad LED after a certain amount of time has passed since you released your finger from the touch pad.

  （OFF）/ （CHARACTER）/ ～ （TYPE1 ～ TYPE9）/ （TYPE CHAIN）/ （TYPE USER）
  * Default = TYPE CHAIN

  OFF：

  Turns off the illumination.

  CHARACTER：

  Scrolls text. This text can be changed with the KPV editor.

  TYPE1 ～ TYPE9：

  Displays the illumination in a variety of patterns.

  TYPE CHAIN：

  Automatically switches between illuminations TYPE1 to TYPE9 .

  
  Note

  The illumination does not function in Hold mode or at the time of function settings.

  TYPE USER：

  Displays a GIF file as illumination (user pattern).
  Displaying a GIF File as Illumination

• （COLOR）

  You can edit the LED illumination when you touch the touch pad however you like.
  Setting the pad LED

• （SCROLL SPEED）

  Set the scroll speed of the text displayed on the pad LEDs

  （VERY SLOW）/ （SLOW）/ （MIDDLE）/ （FAST）/ （VERY FAST）
  * Default = MIDDLE

  
  Note

  The illumination display speed cannot be changed.

GLOBAL

Configure various main unit settings.

• （FX RELEASE）

  Set three parameters of the FX RELEASE function.
  FX RELEASE Function

  • （TYPE）/ （SYNCNOTE）/ （FEEDBACK LEVEL）

    TYPE:

    Set whether to swap the feedback sound left and right (CROSS) or not (STRAIGHT).

    SYNCNOTE:

    Set the delay time with the note length (1/64, 1/32, 1/24, 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1).

    FEEDBACK LEVEL：

    Set the feedback (0 to 100) of the FX RELEASE effect.

• （NOISE GATE）

  Suppresses the floor noise input to the (microphone/guitar) jack.

  • （OFF）/ （LOW）/ （MIDDLE）/ （HARD）
    * Default = MIDDLE

• （DRUM/SYNTH LEVEL）

  Adjusts the volume of programs for Drum and Synth.

  • -12 to +12
    * Default = 0 (dB)

• （USB AUDIO IN ROUTING）

  Set the destination where to connect the input audio from the (USB) jack.

  • （LINE IN）/ （LINE OUT）
    * Default = LINE IN

• （FADER MODE）

  Set the operation when the [LEVEL] fader position does not match the actual parameter value.

  • （JUMP）/ （CATCH）/ （VALUE SCALE）
    * Default = JUMP

    JUMP：

    When you move the fader, the parameter value jumps to the value indicated by the fader. This setting is recommended as the effect is easy to see when editing.

    CATCH：

    Even if you move the fader, the parameter value does not change until it matches the value indicated by the fader. This setting is recommended if you want to avoid the value from changing suddenly while playing, etc.

    VALUE SCALE：

    When you move the fader, the parameter value increases or decreases relatively in the same direction as the fader. When the fader reaches both ends, the parameter value also moves to its maximum or minimum value, and once the fader and parameter values ​​match, the fader and parameter values ​​will always match from then on.

• （MIC SETTING）

  Set the type of microphone connected to the (microphone/guitar) jack.

  • （BALANCED）/ （UNBALANCED）
    * Default = BALANCED

• （VERSION）

  Displays the version number of this unit.

• （AUTO POWER OFF）

  Enables/disables the Auto Power Off function.
  About the automatic power-off

  • （ENABLE）/ （DISABLE）
    * Default = ENABLE: Enabled.

• （PRELOAD）

  Returns all settings of this unit except for SAMPLE BANK to the factory settings.

  • （NO）/ （YES）
    * Default = NO: Always displayed as the default.

• （SYSTEM UPDATE）

  Updates the system of this unit. For details, visit the KORG website.

  • （NO）/ （YES）
    * Default = NO: Always displayed as the default.

MODE

• （SD CARD READER）

  Enables the contents of the SD card inserted in this unit to be read and written by the computer connected via a USB cable.
  Copying Files (SD Card - Computer)

  • （READY）

• （EXTERNAL CONTROL）

  Used as a MIDI controller. Transmits MIDI messages assigned to each controller set in the KPV Editor.
  Using as a MIDI Controller

  
  Hint

  Access the KPV Editor from the KORG website.

• （PROGRAM EDIT）

  You can change the preset programs or create your own original effects.
  Editing Programs

• （FX TOGGLE MODE）

  The alphabet character buttons used for the sample playback and sampling function acts as effect ON/OFF switches.
  Turning Effects On/Off Individually (FX Toggle Mode)

Other characters shown on the display

（ERROR）

Displayed when a function cannot be executed for some reason.
If the [SHIFT] button is blinking with this message displayed, press the [SHIFT] button to clear the error.

（POWER OFF）

Displayed when the power switch is being held down after the power is turned on (and then power is turned off).

（CARD ERROR）

Displayed when no SD card is inserted or when the SD card cannot be used for some reason.

Setting the pad LED

Editing the Pad LED Lighting Color or Lighting Location

You can edit the LED illumination when you touch the touch pad.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [6（PAD LED）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (COLOR), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The LEDs on the touch pad blink and light as follows.

   

   This function allows you to edit the color that lights up when you touch the pad LED, and whether or not to light up for each LED.

   • Two LEDs light and blink in the top three rows of the touch pad, forming a cross.
   • The color of the LED that indicates the left cross shows the color of the pad LED that lights up when you touch it with your first finger, and the color of the LED that indicates the right cross is the color of the pad LED that lights up when you touch it with your second finger.
   • The side with the blinking LED indicates that it is ready for editing.
3. Set the color of the pad LED that lights up when you touch it with your first finger.

   Changing the lighting color

   Check that the LED showing the left cross is blinking, and touch the desired color from among the LEDs that are lighting up in the lower five rows; the color of the LEDs showing the cross changes.

   
   Hint

   You can adjust the brightness of the LEDs that are lighting up in the lower five rows by operating the fader next to the touch pad.

   Changing the lighting locations

   You can turn on/off up to nine LEDs, including the center LED showing the cross and the LEDs in the four corners. Each time you touch the target LED, it switches between turned on and turned off.

   

4. Set the color of the pad LED that lights up when you touch it with your second finger.

   If you touch one of the LEDs showing the right cross, the LED showing the right cross blinks.

   After this, repeat the same procedure as for editing the LED showing the left cross.

   

5. When you have finished editing the lighting color and lighting locations of the pad LED, press the [SHIFT] button.

Displaying a GIF File as Illumination

Insert into the unit an SD card containing the specified GIF file copied to the specified folder. The GIF file can then be displayed on the pad LED as illumination.

Requirements

• The file must be in GIF format and named "animation.gif"*
• In the [KORG] folder in the root directory of the SD card

* May not be compatible with some GIF files.

Note

• If you remove the SD card, the GIF file (illumination) is not displayed.
• For information on the directory structure on the SD card, refer to "Folder Structure and Files on the SD Card".

Using an SD Card

You can use an SD card (sold separately) to save and load the internal data or the edited program. You can also load audio files (.wav or .aiff) created on a computer into this unit.

• Checking the Capacity/Free Space of the SD Card
• Formatting
• Saving to/Loading from an SD Card
• Copying Files (SD Card - Computer)

About SD card

• An SD card is not included with this product.
• The following SD cards are available.
  • SD card: Max. 2GB
  • SDHC card: Max. 32GB
• When using a large-capacity SDHC card, it may take some time to read or write data.

About the write protect switch

By setting the write protect switch of the SD card to "LOCK", you can prevent data on the SD card from being accidentally deleted or overwritten.
When writing or deleting data on the SD card, return the write protect switch to its original position.

Hint

For details about how to use an SD card, refer to the instruction manual that comes with the SD card.

Inserting/ejecting the SD card

Paying attention to the orientation of the SD card, push it in until you hear a click.
If you push the SD card in again, it will be ejected at the same time as you hear a click.

Checking the Capacity/Free Space of the SD Card

Checking the amount of free space and total capacity of the SD card

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [4（CARD）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The remaining capacity of the SD card is shown on the display of this unit.

3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The total capacity of the SD card is shown on the display of this unit.

4. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The [SHIFT] button turns off and the screen returns to the program display.

Files compatible with the SD card inserted in this unit

The following files can be written/read by this unit.

Files available for saving and loading

Files available for loading

• *1: Loading is possible only for 16-bit or 24-bit linear PCM in Mono/Stereo format. The supported sampling frequencies are 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. Files with other sampling frequencies cannot be loaded correctly.
• *2: Sample data in these file formats is loaded with optimal settings for looping, so the pitch may be different from when played back on a computer, etc. To play back at the original pitch, specify the correct number of beats for the loop sample when loading it, and adjust the unit's BPM. If the sample data exceeds the maximum recording length for a single bank, an error message is displayed. If the sample data is shorter than the length that can be recorded in one bank, the missing data will be treated as silence.
• *3: If a file called "0.KVA" exists on the SD card, it is automatically loaded when the unit is started up.

Formatting

Note

• If you format an SD card, its contents will be lost.
• When using SD cards on this unit, always format them on this unit (do not format on other devices such as a computer or digital camera). Using an SD card formatted on another device may cause it to not work properly.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [4（CARD）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   is shown on the display of this unit.

3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob again.

   Execute formatting. When formatting is complete, is displayed on the display of this unit.

4. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The [SHIFT] button turns off and the screen returns to the program display.

Note

Never turn off the power or remove the SD card while formatting is in progress. Doing so may damage the SD card and render it unusable.

Hint

If an SD card operation fails, either (ERROR) or (CARD ERROR) is displayed.

Folder Structure and Files on the SD Card

When you format the SD card, a [KORG] folder is created in the root directory of the SD card. Saving data on this unit automatically creates additional folders, which can then be used to save and load data. You can also copy audio files created on your computer to the specified folder and load them into this unit. The folder tree is shown and described below.

      
  KORG
  ├ Global
  │ └ 0.kvg *1
  │
  ├ Import *2
  │ ├ IR *3
  │ │ └ UserIRData.wav
  │ ├ SampleOsc *4
  │ │ └ UserSample.wav
  │ └ SampleBank *5
  │    └ UserLoop.wav
  │
  ├ ProgramMemory *6
  │ └ 0.kvp
  │
  ├ SampleBank *7
  │ ├ A-0.kvs
  │ ├ A-1.kvs
  │ ├ B-0.kvs
  │ ├ C-0.kvs
  │ └ D-0.kvs
  │
  ├ UserPreset *8
  │ ├ IR *9
  │ │ └ User01_Slot0.wav
  │ ├ SampleOsc *10
  │ │ └ User00_Slot0.wav
  │ ├ 0.preset
  │ ├ 1.preset
  │
  ├ 0.kva *11
  ├ animation.gif *12

 Each file name in the tree above is shown as an example.
      
    

• *1: kvg files saved with CARD > SAVE > GLOB
• *2: Folder for storing user data (wav/aiff) prepared on your computer
• *3: Folder for storing the IR data loaded via the FILE parameter of the Effect IR Loader when using a User Preset. Monaural Maximum: 1024 samples.
• *4: Folder for storing audio data loaded via the WAVE parameter of the Effect SampleOSC when using a User Preset. Maximum: approx. 26 seconds.
• *5: Audio files created on a computer and loaded via CARD > LOAD > SMP.A-D
• *6: kvp files saved via CARD > SAVE > PROG
• *7: kvs files saved via CARD > SAVE > SMP.A to D
• *8: UserPreset storage folder
• *9: Stores waveform files loaded into the IR Loader in the User Preset.
• *10: Stores waveform files loaded into the SampleOSC in the User Preset.
• *11: kva files stored via CARD > SAVE > ALL
• *12: Places user pattern (GIF) files created on a computer directly under the [KORG] folder on the SD card. The file name is fixed.

Saving to/Loading from an SD Card

You can use an SD card (sold separately) to save and load sample data, programs, and internal data of memory, etc. You can also load audio files (.wav or .aiff) created on your computer into this unit.

Hint

For details about the files that can be written/loaded by this unit, refer to "Files compatible with the SD card inserted in this unit".

Saving to SD card

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [4（CARD）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the type of data you want to save to an SD card, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Display	Description
   to	SAMPLE Data
   	Contents of PROGRAM MEMORY
   	Configuration data file for MIDI FILTER, MESSAGE, pad LED, and GLOBAL
   	A file with to , , and combined into one

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the number of the file you want to save from "0" to "9"*, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   * For SAMPLE Data, file numbers are assigned automatically, and files are always saved with incrementing numbers.

   Display	Description
   	Adds and saves a new file.
   	Overwrites the same file name ("1" in this case).
   	Unwritable file or folder

5. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Execute data saving. When saving is complete, is shown on the display.

   
   Hint

   The SD card cannot be saved if protected (displayed ). Refer to "About the write protect switch" to disable the protection.
   
   Note

   Never turn off the power or remove the SD card while saving is in progress. Doing so may damage the SD card and render it unusable.
6. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The [SHIFT] button turns off and the screen returns to the program display.

Loading from an SD card

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [4（CARD）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the type of data you want to load from the SD card, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Display	Description
   to	SAMPLE Data
   	Contents of PROGRAM MEMORY
   	Configuration data file for MIDI FILTER, MESSAGE, and pad LED
   	A file with to , , and combined into one

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the number of the file you want to load from "0" to "9"*, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   * For information on how to load SAMPLE Data, refer to "When SAMPLE Data is selected".

5. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Execute data loading. When loading is complete, is shown on the display.

6. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The [SHIFT] button turns off and the screen returns to the program display.

When SAMPLE Data is selected

If you select any one of (SAMPLE BANK [A]) to (SAMPLE BANK [D]) in step 3 of "Loading from an SD card", use the touch pad to select the file you want to load.

1. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select any one of to , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   On the screen for selecting the SD card location, the pad LEDs light up yellow as shown below.

   

   • Touch the left pad LED (lit yellow) loads data saved in (SAMPLE BANK [A]) to (SAMPLE BANK [D]). (SAVED as KVS.)
   • Touch the right pad LED (lit yellow) to load data you copied to the [Import] folder on the SD card (IMPORT SAMPLE).
     Folder Structure and Files on the SD Card
2. Touch either pad LED.

   After a location is selected, the pad LEDs light up as shown below.

   

   How to see the lit pad LEDs

   Each lit pad LED represents a folder or file stored on the SD card. Four yellow pad LEDs represent one folder, and each pad LED that is arranged in a single color randomly, not consecutively, represents a file stored on the SD card.

   The above lighting sample on the touch pad indicates that there are one folder and eight files on the same level. Also, if there are too many files to display on a single screen, turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to view the remaining files.

3. Selecting/auditioning to the file you want to load

   When you touch a yellow pad LED, the folder name is displayed on the display. When you touch a single colored pad LED, the file name is shown on the display.

   
   Hint

   If the file name of the pad LED that is lit red is "a.wav", is shown on the display.

   To select a file in a folder

   While lightly pressing, touch the yellow pad LED to display a file list in the folder, and the pad LED lights up as follows.

   

   The above lighting sample on the touch pad indicates that six files are stored in the folder you touched.

   
   Hint

   Press the [TAP/RANGE] button to return to the upper level.

   To audition a file

   Continue to touch the pad LED that corresponds to the file you want to audition.

   • Releasing your finger from the pad LED will stop playback.
   • You can turn the [FX DEPTH] knob to adjust the playback volume.
   • The file name is shown on the display.
4. If the file to be loaded has a .wav or .aiff extension, press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob, then turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to specify the number of beats for the loop sample, and press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob again.

   For example, in the display indicates that 8 beats are specified.

5. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Execute data loading. When loading is complete, is shown on the display.

6. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The [SHIFT] button turns off and the screen returns to the program display.

Copying Files (SD Card - Computer)

You can use this unit as an SD card reader by connecting the USB jack of this unit to a computer.

Hint

Turn on the computer and start the operating system beforehand.

Note

Do not disconnect the USB cable, remove the SD card, or turn off the computer until you have completed the operations shown below. Doing so may damage the data.

1. Connect this unit to the computer using a USB cable.
2. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [8（MODE）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select , then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   This unit will now switch over to function as an SD card reader.

   • If this unit functions as an SD card reader, is shown on the display of this unit, and the files in the mounted SD card drive are displayed on the computer.
   • To exit the SD card reader mode, press the [SHIFT] button (to return to the program display).
   
   Note

   • Never press the [SHIFT] button while the unit is communicating with the computer. Doing so may damage the SD card and render it unusable.
   • Before disconnecting the USB cable connecting the unit to the computer, be sure to exit the SD card reader mode.
4. Copy the necessary files from the mounted SD card drive to the computer, or copy the necessary files from the computer to the SD card drive.
5. When you have finished copying files, right-click the SD card drive icon and select Eject from the context menu that is displayed.
6. Press the [SHIFT] button to exit the SD card reader mode.

MIDI Functions

What is MIDI?

MIDI, which stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a global standard for exchanging various performance-related information between electronic musical instruments and computers.

About the MIDI Implementation Chart

The MIDI Implementation Chart allows you to check the MIDI messages that can be sent and received. When using MIDI devices, compare the MIDI Implementation Charts of each MIDI device to check which MIDI messages are supported.

Hint

The detailed MIDI specifications are described in the MIDI Implementation. Download the MIDI Implementation for this unit from the KORG website.

• Connecting MIDI Devices
• MIDI Settings
• Using as a MIDI Controller

Connecting MIDI Devices

To send and receive MIDI information, use a commercially available MIDI cable. Connect the [MIDI] jack of this unit to the MIDI jack of the external MIDI device that exchanges information.

[MIDI] jack on the rear panel

Connecting to a computer

When connecting to a computer, you can also send and receive MIDI messages by connecting this unit to a USB cable.
When using the KPV Editor, be sure to connect to a computer using a USB cable. While the KPV Editor is running, do not disconnect the unit, turn off the power, or switch the unit to SD card reader mode (Copying Files (SD Card - Computer)). The auto power-off function operates even while the unit is connected to the KPV Editor. When the auto power-off function is set to ENABLE, the unit automatically turns off and disconnects if no operations are performed for a certain period of time.
About the automatic power-off

MIDI Settings

This unit can also be used as a real-time controller for an external MIDI device in addition to using an effector. You can also connect this unit to a MIDI sequencer, etc. and record the MIDI messages sent by operating the touch pad to reproduce touch pad operations.

Setting the MIDI Message Filter

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [5（MIDI）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (FILTER), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select a message you want to filter, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   	Clock
   	Program change
   	Control change
   	Note
   	System exclusive

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (ENABLE: enables message sending/receiving) or (DISABLE: disables message sending/receiving), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   If you select (Clock) in step 3, select from the following options.

   (INT)	Operates with the internal clock. Set this when using this unit independently, or when synchronizing this unit with an external MIDI device as the master (controller).
   (EXT)	Operates in sync with the MIDI clock from an external MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN connector or USB connector. Hint When the clock is set to (EXT) and clock is received via both MIDI and USB, USB takes priority. For information on the external MIDI device synchronization settings, refer to the instruction manual for the device you are using.
   (AUTO)	When a MIDI clock is input from an external MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN jack or USB jack, the unit automatically works as (EXT). If there is no input, the unit works as (Int).

5. Press the [SHIFT] button.

Setting the MIDI channel

Set the MIDI channel for this unit.

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [5（MIDI）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (MIDI MESSAGE), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (GLOBAL MIDI CHANNEL), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The currently set MIDI channel is displayed.

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the MIDI channel.
5. Press the [SHIFT] button.

   The selected MIDI channel is set.

   
   Hint

   There are MIDI channels 1 to 16 to allow multiple MIDI devices to transmit different information over a single MIDI cable. When the MIDI channel for the sender is "1", the MIDI channel for the receiver must also be set to "1"; otherwise, MIDI message are not transmitted.

Changing the control change number and note number

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [5（MIDI）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (MIDI MESSAGE), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.
3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the controller you want to change, then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Sending/receiving note messages

   to	Each button in [SAMPLE BANK]

   Sending/receiving control change messages

   	Touch pad X-axis (first point)
   	Touch pad Y-axis (first point)
   	Touch pad touch (first point)
   	Touch pad X-axis (second point)
   	Touch pad Y-axis (second point)
   	Touch pad touch (second point)
   	[FX DEPTH] knob
   	[LEVEL] fader: Gate Time
   	[HOLD] button

4. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the control change number or the note number.

   If you select the control number that is already set for the other controller, the period lights up. If you set this value, the unit sends and receives the same control change messages as the other controller.

5. Press the [SHIFT] button.

Using as a MIDI Controller

In External Control mode, this unit can be used as a MIDI controller to control external MIDI devices such as synthesizers and software synthesizers on a computer.

Connection example when using in External Control mode

Hint

• For information on the controllable parameters, refer to the instruction manual of the device/software you are using.
• Depending on the device/software you are using, some parameters may not be controllable or may require a prior setting. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device/software you are using.

Switching to External Control mode

1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [8（MODE）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].
2. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select (EXTERNAL CONTROL), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   The unit operates in external control mode.

   
   Hint

   Press the [SHIFT] button to exit the External Control mode.

MIDI message settings in External Control mode

Use the KPV Editor to set the MIDI messages sent in External Control mode.

Hint

• Access the KPV Editor from the KORG website. For information on how to set MIDI messages, refer to the KPV Editor instruction manual.
• Only the one-finger message operation is supported for the touch pad operation in External Control mode.

Controllers available in External Control mode

Messages sent and received in modes other than external control mode

Controller	MIDI messages sent and received (factory default)
Touch pad X direction	Control change (#12)
Touch pad Y direction	Control change (#13)
Touch pad ON/OFF	Control change (#92)
Touch pad X direction (second point)	Control change (#14)
Touch pad Y direction (second point)	Control change (#15)
Touch pad ON/OFF (second point)	Control change (#96)
[LEVEL] fader	Control change (#93)
[FX DEPTH] knob	Control change (#94)
[HOLD] button	Control change (#95)
[A] button in [SAMPLE BANK]	Note on/off (#60)
[B] button in [SAMPLE BANK]	Note on/off (#61)
[C] button in [SAMPLE BANK]	Note on/off (#62)
[D] button in [SAMPLE BANK]	Note on/off (#63)
[PROGRAM/BPM] knob	Program change, bank select MIDI timing clock (only when clock is set to (INT))

Editing Programs

A program, which provides up to five effects, consists of virtual patches and mixer that connect the touch pad control or LFO, EG, etc. to each effect parameter.
Mixer block diagram

You can edit the programs already registered in this unit and reconfigure your desired program. For details about the list of the programs already registered, refer to PROGRAM LIST.

Note

An SD card (sold separately) is required to save edited programs.

How to edit

1. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the program you want to edit.

   Selecting a Program

2. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the [8（MODE）] button in [PROGRAM MEMORY].

   Function Setting Operations

3. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to display (EDIT), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

   Edit the displayed program.

4. When you have finished editing the program, press the [WRITE] button.
5. Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to select the user program (U.00 to U.99) you want to save.
   • : Adds and saves a new user program.
   • : Saves and overwrites an existing user program.
6. Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob at the saving destination.

   If you do not want to save, select (NO).

7. Select (YES), then press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.

How to operate each button when editing a program

• [1] to [8] buttons in [PROGRAM MEMORY]: Returns to the main screen of the editing page for each program.
• [WRITE] button: Saves the edited program.
• [SHIFT] button: Exits the Edit mode.
• [HOLD] button: Auditions the edited program.

  You can audition the program you are currently editing by holding down the [HOLD] button and touching the touch pad.

  If you hold down the [HOLD] button, the [PROGRAM MEMORY] [1] and [2] buttons light up to indicate the current touch mode (1-point or 2-point mode). At this time, if you press the [PROGRAM MEMORY] [1], the touch mode can be switched to 1-point mode, and if you press [2], it can be switched to 2-point mode.

• [PROGRAM/BPM] knob: Turn the knob to select a parameter, press the knob to select a parameter for which you can change the value.
• [TAP/RANGE] button: When lit, press the [TAP/RANGE] button again to return to the previous state.

Main screen to which the display transitions when each number button is pressed

• to : Each edit page for Effects 1 to 5
• : Modulation edit page
• : Virtual patch edit page
• : Mixer edit page

Each edit page for Effects 1 to 5 to

Edit the type and parameters of each effect.

Hint

The parameter contents differ depending on the effect type.

Main screen

The effect type that has been set is scroll-displayed on the touch pad.

• Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.: Select the effect type.

Note

Displayed effect types may vary depending on current DSP usage.

• Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.: Select the effect type to proceed to the Parameter Setting screen.

Parameter Setting screen

This screen displays up to 12 parameter sliders (four rows and six columns (1) to (6) in the upper area, and four rows and six columns (7) to (12) in the lower area, 12 in total). Some effect types have more than 13 parameters. Turning the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob displays the sliders for the 13th and later parameters.
PARAMETER LIST

* One parameter = four vertical pad LEDs

When you touch each slider, the parameter name is shown on the display. You can change the value by moving it up and down. The setting value is shown by the four vertical pad LEDs.

• When operating the slider, you can input by flicking to the left and right of the grid (pad LED) you are touching.
• You can flick-release a pad LED to the left to use as a shortcut for moving the parameter you are currently touching to the Virtual Patch Source settings that is specified as the destination.
• You can flick-release a pad LED to the right to use as a shortcut for moving the parameter you are currently touching to the Virtual Patch Curve settings.
• After moving to each screen, press the [TAP/RANGE] button to return to the original parameter setting screen.

Example of flicking Parameter 2

Parameters in red are specified as the virtual patch destination (Destination), while parameters in orange are not specified. When a flick is recognized, a color bar appears at the edge corresponding to the flick direction.

Hint

You can view the parameter list for each effect type.
PARAMETER LIST

Modulation Edit Page

You can edit modulation parameters such as LFO, EG, and envelope follower. One program provides four LFOs, four EGs, and two envelope followers.

As an example, the LFO parameter selection screen is used for explanation.

Main screen

The set modulation type is scroll-displayed on the touch pad.

• Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.: Select the modulation type.
• Press the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob.: Go to the Parameter Setting screen.

Modulation Parameter Selection Page

The upper half of the touch pad displays the waveform selection (L, R) on the left and right, the modulation waveform (W) in the center, and the lower half displays six parameters (1) to (6) from the left.

* One parameter = four vertical pad LEDs

You can change the modulation waveform forward or backward by pressing the L or R cell in the upper area.

When you touch each slider, the parameter name is shown on the display, enabling you to move it up and down to change the value. The setting amount is shown by one horizontal pad LED x four vertical pad LEDs.

• When operating a slider, you can flick-input to the left and right of the grid (pad LED) you are touching.
• You can flick-release a pad LED to the left to use as a shortcut for moving the parameter you are currently touching to the Virtual Patch Source settings that is specified as the destination.
• You can flick-release a pad LED to the right to use as a shortcut for moving the parameter you are currently touching to the Virtual Patch Curve settings.
• After moving to each screen, press the [TAP/RANGE] button to return to the original parameter setting screen.

Virtual Patch Edit Page

You can use up to 32 virtual patches to control effect or mixer parameters using each modulation or the touch pad.

As an example, you can use it to change the volume when you move the touch pad, or to oscillate the pan with an LFO.

Main screen

This displays a screen to select from 32 virtual patches (hereafter referred to as VPs).

When you touch the grid, the VP number (V.P.01) is shown on the display.

When you release, the display moves to the setting screen for each VP.

Virtual Patch setting screen (page)

This screen consists of four pages.

• (Source) Select the VP input source.
• (Destination) Select the VP output destination.
• (Other) Enable or disable the VP, and set the direction and amount of change for the effect.
• (Curve) Set the curve of change.

Turn the [PROGRAM/BPM] knob to switch between pages.

VP Source setting screen

Select from the following 16 items. When you press the touch pad, the selected parameter name is shown on the display.

• X1: Touch pad X-axis 1
• Y1: Touch pad Y-axis 1
• T1: Touch pad touch 1
• X2: Touch pad X-axis 2
• Y2: Touch pad Y-axis 2
• T2: Touch pad touch 2
• EF1: Envelope follower 1
• EF2: Envelope follower 2
• LFO1: LFO1 (LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 1)
• LFO2: LFO2 (LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 2)
• LFO3: LFO3 (LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 3)
• LFO4: LFO4 (LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR 4)
• EG1: Envelope Generator 1
• EG2: Envelope Generator 2
• EG3: Envelope Generator 3
• EG4: Envelope Generator 4

VP Destination setting screen

Select from the following 8 items. When you press the touch pad, the selected parameter name is shown on the display.

When you touch and release FX1 to FX5, the display transitions to the next screen.
The selected parameter is shown on the display. Touching each parameter shows its name on the display and changes the value.

VP Other setting screen (Parameter display area)

* In reality, the three parameters are displayed together on one screen, but from here on, they are described separately for each parameter.

When set to OFF, the VP is disabled.

ON

OFF

Polarity area

Set the polarity of the curve set in "CURVE". The value changes from the minimum to the maximum according to the polarity you set in this step.

Setting it to "+" (positive) gives an effect only in the "+" (positive) direction from 0, and setting it to "±" gives an effect from "-" (negative) to "+" (positive).

Sliding up and down in the Intensity area changes the setting value (the following touch pad lighting example shows a case of sliding in the positive direction. Sliding upwards from the center is positive, and sliding downwards is negative). Set the strength of the effect and the positive or negative direction.

VP Curve setting screen

Set the curve along which the parameter changes. Set the curve that changes from the minimum value to the maximum value. You can freely draw the change curve with your finger.

Example: Linear curve

Example: Special curve

Mixer Edit Page

Set the input/output volume and left/right positioning of each effect.

Main screen

This displays a screen for selecting and setting the input/output volume and left/right positioning (pan pot) of each effect.

Touch any one cell in the lower five rows to select the item to edit.
When you touch it, the parameter name is shown on the display.

• In1 to In5: Set the level where to input the audio input sound to each effect.
• 1-2 to 5-4: Set the level where to input each effect output sound to an effect with a different number.
  Example: "1-2" sets the level where to input the output of EFFECT1 to EFFECT2.
• Out1 to Out5: Set the level where to mix each effect output sound with the audio output.
• Pan1 to Pan5: Set the positioning of the audio output sound of each effect.

Hint

• Cells in the lower five rows turn orange if the level is not zero or positioning is not centered.
• Cells in the lower five rows turn blue if the level is zero or positioning is centered.
• When you slide the slider, the value editing behavior differs between level and positioning.
• Touching areas with a green background has no effect.

Mixer block diagram

After selecting an item, you can set the value by sliding the slider located in the upper two rows.

• For level: Set the left end to MIN, and the right end to MAX.
• For pan: Set the left end to the left (L), the center to the center, and the right end to the right (R).

Screen example under setting

The part where the level is 1 or higher or set to VP Destination lights up. (The touch pad sample below shows an example where audio sounds are connected by setting the input/output level in the following flow : Audio In → FX1 → FX2 → FX3 → FX4 → FX5 → Audio Out.)

Specifications

The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change without notice.

Number of programs	270 (170 preset programs, 100 user programs)
Connectors	OUTPUT L/R (pin jack), LINE IN L/R (pin jack), MIC/GUITAR IN (6.3mm TRS phone jack, balanced (for MIC) / 6.3mm TRS phone jack, unbalanced (for GUITAR)), (headphone) jack (6.3 mm stereo phone jack), MIDI IN/OUT, USB (Type B)
External storage	SD card, SDHC card (maximum capacity 32GB) * Class10 or higher recommended (However, this does not guarantee operations with all cards.)
Power supply	DC9V
Dimensions and weight	210 (W) x 226 (D) x 49 (H) mm, 1.3 kg (excluding AC adapter)
Operating temperature	0 to +40 ˚C (non-condensing)
Inlcuded items	AC adapter, Quick Start Guide

Troubleshooting

If this unit does not operate normally during use, check the following items.
If this does not solve the problem, or if there is an error that is not described here, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and contact KORG Customer Service

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
The effect does not work.	The [FX DEPTH] knob is turned all the way to the left.	Turn the [FX DEPTH] knob clockwise.
	[FX TARGET] turns off.	Turn [FX TARGET] on.
I touch the second point, but the effect does not change.	A program that is not compatible with two-point touch has been selected.	Check whether the program is compatible with two-point touch. PROGRAM LIST
The touch pad does not respond to slow touches.	This behavior is due to the specifications of the touch panel sensor. If you touch the touch pad very slowly, it may be recognized as noise instead of a finger touch.	Touch the touch pad normally. It will respond correctly.
In a two-point touch program, re-touching immediately after releasing the first point may not register as the second touch.	This behavior is due to the specifications of the touch panel sensor. It takes approximately 0.02 seconds for a touch to be registered internally after being released from the pad.	After releasing the touch pad, wait at least 0.02 seconds before performing another touch.
If the first and second touch points are too close, they may be recognized as a single touch.	This behavior is due to the specifications of the touch panel sensor. If two touch points are close together, they may register as a single touch.	Adjust the touch points to keep them farther apart.
It is difficult to recognize the effect in some cases.	If the input volume to the effect is too low, it may be difficult to recognize the effect.	Adjust [INPUT VOLUME] or SAMPLE BANK LEVEL so that the input volume to the effect is appropriate.
Noises or abnormal sounds may be mixed in the output sound depending on the type of effect.	The input sound is too loud.	For the type that has the gain function within the effect, a distortion may occur. It may be improved by lowering the volume of the input sound or adjusting the position at which you touch the touch pad.
The output sound may be silent depending on the type of effect.	This problem may occur when you change the effect type while touching the touch pad.	Some effect types record the input sound when you are not touching the touch pad, and play it back from the moment you touch it. If you are using such an effect type, try waiting for a period of time without touching the touch pad.
The power turns off automatically after a certain period of time elapses.	The Auto Power Off function is set to ENABLE.	Set the Auto Power Off function to DISABLE. About the automatic power-off
I want to use this unit to send/return an external effector using the [LINE IN] jack or USB AUDIO input, but an audio loop back occurs.	The [CONNECTION] switch on the rear panel is not set to [SEND].	If you want to use this unit to send/return an external effector, set the [CONNECTION] switch to [SEND].
When I move the [LEVEL] fader, the value sometimes changes suddenly.	The mode is set to (JUMP).	You can avoid sudden changes by changing (FADER MODE) setting of [GLOBAL] to (CATCH) or (VALUE SCALE).
If a computer is connected to USB AUDIO when the [CONNECTION] switch on the rear panel is set to [DIRECT], the audio from the USB AUDIO input is output to the USB AUDIO, causing a loop back.	The USB AUDIO input routing is set to [LINE IN].	If (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE OUT), the USB AUDIO input audio is mixed directly to the [LINE OUT] jack, so it is not mixed into the USB AUDIO output, preventing loop back. However, there are restrictions including that it is not possible to sample or overdub the USB AUDIO input, and not possible to apply effects. For details, refer to "Signal flow".
Cannot sample or overdub the USB AUDIO input audio.	(USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE OUT).	Set (USB AUDIO IN ROUTING) is set to (LINE IN).
There is a difference in volume between the Drum and Synth categories and the other categories.	The Drum and Synth categories are self-oscillating. The other categories change depending on the volume of the external audio input, so there is a difference in their volumes.	It may be possible to reduce the volume difference by setting the (DRUM/SYNTH LEVEL) parameter of [GLOBAL].
Files (wav, aiff, etc.) copied to the SD card are not selectable.	There is a limit to the number of files that can be stored in a single folder, which may vary depending on conditions.	Move files to another folder or reduce the number of files in the current folder, then the target file may become selectable.
A message may be displayed when accessing the SD card.	If you try to access the SD card when it is not yet ready to be accessed, this message may be displayed.	Wait a few seconds before trying to access the SD card.
When you turn the unit back on after saving a PROGRAM MEMORY Set or setting GLOBAL parameters, the saved values may change.	If "0.KVA (the All Data file saved as No. [0])" is stored in the root of the [KORG] folder on the SD card, it is automatically loaded when the unit is powered on. The PROGRAM MEMORY Set and GLOBAL parameters contained in the "0.KVA" file are then applied.	To prevent the "0.KVA" file saved on the SD card from being automatically loaded when the unit is turned on, delete the "0.KVA" file from the root of the [KORG] folder on the SD card. You can also prevent the All Data file from being automatically loaded when the power is turned on by saving the file with a number other than No. [0].

Appendix

• Signal flow
• MIDI: Implementation Chart

Signal flow

Legend

• : Addition
• : Branching/Connection
• : Level
• : Selector

MIDI: Implementation Chart

Mode 1:OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2:OMNI ON, MONO o:Yes
Mode 3:OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4:OMNI OFF, MONO x:No