User manual KORG CONCERT XC-3000IF

[. . . ] Press the POWER ON button on the rear panel. Getting Around on the CONCERT XC-3000IF In this section, you'll become familiar with navigating the CONCERT XC-3000IF. . . The CONCERT XC-3000IF uses a number of elements to create a fast and flexible navigation system, allowing you to quickly select any parameter. These elements include: · · · · · · ClickPoint system PAGE - / PAGE + buttons ENTER button MENU/OK button EXIT/CANCEL button VALUE WHEEL From any of the four Modes (PROG, COMBI, MULTI, or GLOBAL) press the MENU/OK button: ClickPoint is a fingertip trackball that allows access to any `page' of the display by simply moving the on-screen cursor over the page selection and pressing down. [. . . ] These elements include: · · · · · · ClickPoint system PAGE - / PAGE + buttons ENTER button MENU/OK button EXIT/CANCEL button VALUE WHEEL From any of the four Modes (PROG, COMBI, MULTI, or GLOBAL) press the MENU/OK button: ClickPoint is a fingertip trackball that allows access to any `page' of the display by simply moving the on-screen cursor over the page selection and pressing down. Finally, the PAGE - / PAGE + buttons allow you to change Tab Pages within the display. Use ClickPoint to highlight any field of the display: once selected, the parameter will appear in the display with a dark "box" outline. Parameters can be adjusted using the VALUE WHEEL as well as the INC and DEC buttons for precise incremental control. Loading the Factory Data If you've made any changes to the Programs, Combis or Multis in the CONCERT XC-3000IF, make sure to back up these changes ! via USB to your computer using the included Editor/Librarian; or transmit the data to a connected MIDI data filer before proceeding. For more information, see the CONCERT XC-3000IF Editor/Plug-In Editor Manual and the CONCERT XC-3000IF Owner's Manual, pgs. Navigate with ClickPoint down to "Load Preload Data" > Press down on ClickPoint or press the MENU/OK button > Press the MENU/OK button twice to confirm. 2 CONCERT XC-3000IF EasyStart Playing the Demo Songs The CONCERT XC-3000IF features three built-in demo songs to give you an idea of how great this synthesizer sounds and how it can be used in a multi-timbral environment, as well as showing off some of its superb internal effects. Simultaneously press the CATEGORY and AUDITION buttons to enter Demo Song Player Mode. Press the AUDITION button again to start playback of the first song > Turn the VALUE WHEEL at any time to select and playback another song. Row B is a flexible, assignable row of functions that can modify volume, portamento, effects parameters, etc. Hint: As a general rule, Korg puts Reverb Depth on Knob 4 and other effects control on Knob 3 > To see the current assignments on any Program, Combi or Multi, press the MENU/OK button, and use Click Point to navigate to the Arp/Controls page - press ClickPoint down to `open' the page, and use the PAGE+ button to navigate to the Controls tab. Row C is dedicated to the arpeggiators (Remember, two arps at a time are available in Combi and Multi mode!) > There is a new function for Knob #3 in Row C, ARP LENGTH. As an example, select Combi A006, The Fire Inside > Press the Select button until Row C is selected > Play some notes on the keyboard, and start turning Knob #3 fully counter-clockwise, eventually `squashing' the arpeggiators to a single event, capturing the vibe of a realtime remix! 4 CONCERT XC-3000IF EasyStart Multi Mode Multi Mode is the setup mode for using the CONCERT XC-3000IF as a 16-channel, 16-part sound source in conjunction with a software or hardware sequencer. It also enables the CONCERT XC-3000IF to be used as a master controller for other MIDI keyboards and sound modules. 1. Press the MULTI button > Turn the VALUE WHEEL clockwise slowly, and notice that the first 16 of 128 Multis have titles: Pop/Ballade, Rock/Metal Rock, etc. > These are Style Templates, which choose the right instruments and the effects routing for the first eight of the CONCERT XC-3000IF's parts, allowing for speedy setups with your external sequencer! Tone Adjust The Tone Adjust matrix is available both in Combination and Multi Mode. It is a list of over 30 parameters, any six of which can be applied to tweak any of the eight Timbres in a Combi, or any of the 16 Timbres in a Multi; and it can be a different set of six parameters for each part!The benefit is to be able to tweak sounds to fit a given composition without worrying about editing the original Programs. 1. Once again select Combi A006, The Fire Inside > Press the MENU/OK button and use ClickPoint to navigate to Tone Adjust > Press ClickPoint down to `open' the page: you are viewing the first two of the six possible TA parameters for the first eight parts > The additional parameters, and in Multi Mode, the additional parts, are available by pressing the PAGE+ button to the TA1 tab. 2. Use ClickPoint to navigate to Part 6 - the Drum part in this example with LPF Fc highlighted, and rotate the Value Wheel fully clockwise to select Reverse as the parameter to tweak > Use ClickPoint to highlight PRG: this is telling the CONCERT XC-3000IF to obey the Program's instructions on whether the drum samples play forwards or backwards > Turn the Value Wheel one clockwise notch, or press the INC button: the drum samples will now play backwards! Tone Adjust, in conjunction with the Realtime Control knobs, affords the performer an incredible amount of sophisticated control, and allows the songwriter an easy way to tailor sounds to a project. CONCERT XC-3000IF Editor/Librarian Software The CONCERT XC-3000IF ships with a CD-ROM, containing the Korg USB MIDI Driver and a powerful and easy-to-use editor. [. . . ] > These are Style Templates, which choose the right instruments and the effects routing for the first eight of the CONCERT XC-3000IF's parts, allowing for speedy setups with your external sequencer! Tone Adjust The Tone Adjust matrix is available both in Combination and Multi Mode. It is a list of over 30 parameters, any six of which can be applied to tweak any of the eight Timbres in a Combi, or any of the 16 Timbres in a Multi; and it can be a different set of six parameters for each part!The benefit is to be able to tweak sounds to fit a given composition without worrying about editing the original Programs. 1. Once again select Combi A006, The Fire Inside > Press the MENU/OK button and use ClickPoint to navigate to Tone Adjust > Press ClickPoint down to `open' the page: you are viewing the first two of the six possible TA parameters for the first eight parts > The additional parameters, and in Multi Mode, the additional parts, are available by pressing the PAGE+ button to the TA1 tab. 2. Use ClickPoint to navigate to Part 6 - the Drum part in this example with LPF Fc highlighted, and rotate the Value Wheel fully clockwise to select Reverse as the parameter to tweak > Use ClickPoint to highlight PRG: this is telling the CONCERT XC-3000IF to obey the Program's instructions on whether the drum samples play forwards or backwards > Turn the Value Wheel one clockwise notch, or press the INC button: the drum samples will now play backwards! Tone Adjust, in conjunction with the Realtime Control knobs, affords the performer an incredible amount of sophisticated control, and allows the songwriter an easy way to tailor sounds to a project. CONCERT XC-3000IF Editor/Librarian Software The CONCERT XC-3000IF ships with a CD-ROM, containing the Korg USB MIDI Driver and a powerful and easy-to-use editor. [. . . ]