User manual KORG X50

[. . . ] Operation Guide E1 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 THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U. S. A. ) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] Use the ClickPoint [][®][][] to highlight the "Volume" of the timbre whose volume setting you want to adjust, and use the [VALUE] dial etc. to adjust the setting. The Write Combination dialog box will appear. Program Adjusting the volume while preserving the volume balance between timbres 1. Press the [UTILITY] button to access the utility menu. Note: If the display indicates "Memory Protected, " the combination memory protect is turned on. Go to GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page, and uncheck the Memory Protect "Combination" setting. Optionally, you can also select a new location, or change the Combination's name. 2. Use the ClickPoint [][] to select "Hold Balance, " and press the ClickPoint center. The upper right of the display will indicate "Hold Bal. " · If you want to change the bank and number of the writing destination, use the ClickPoint to select the combination name located at the right of the "To, " and use the [VALUE] dial to select the desired writing destination. You can also use the COMBI BANK buttons and [ENTER] switch to select the writing destination. · If you want to change the name, use the ClickPoint to select the text button ( ) and then press the ClickPoint center to open the text edit dialog box. You can give the Combination a descriptive name using the on-screen keyboard. The text edit window will disappear, returning you to the main Write dialog. 3. When you change the "Volume" value of any timbre, the volume of all timbres will also change to preserve the volume balance at the time you checked the Hold Balance setting. To defeat this setting, press "Hold Balance" once again and press the ClickPoint center. REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] Just as in Program mode, you can use the realtime controller [1]­[4] knobs and [SELECT] button in Combination mode to modify sounds and effects, or to control the arpeggiator. See "REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT]" (p. 43). Note: The REALTIME CONTROLS A-mode and Bmode can control timbres of the same channel as the global MIDI channel. · If you want to specify the category, use the ClickPoint to select "Category, " and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the desired category. The category you specify here can be used when selecting by category with the [CATEGORY] button. In the Write Combination dialog box, press the [MENU/OK] button to write (save) the program. 5. If you are sure you want to write the program, press the [MENU/OK] button once again. The combination will be written (saved). 61 Combination You can also access this utility command by holding down the [ENTER] button and pressing numeric button [0]. Setup Introduction want to adjust, and use the [VALUE] dial etc. to adjust the setting. Saving your edits Playing and Editing Combinations Detailed Editing with Combinations You can edit any of the preloaded combinations or start with an initialized Combination (Bank C 127: Init. You can use the factory Programs to create new Combinations, or use your own custom Programs. You can write (save) these combinations in any bank A­C. Layer, split, and velocity switch In the COMBI 5: Ed­Key Zone, Key page and the 6: Vel Zone, Vel page, specify the range (layer, split, velocity switching, etc. ) in which each program will sound. Adjust the programs so that they fit within the combination For each timbre program, specify the poly/mono setting and adjust timbre parameters such as portamento and transpose. Before you begin editing A combination has eight timbres. [. . . ] PG p. 82 If you wish to receive MIDI exclusive messages, is the GLOBAL 1: MIDI page MIDI Filter "Exclusive" box checked?p. 32 Does this instrument support the types of messages that are being sent to it? Your software does not respond to the X50 Is the USB cable connected correctly? If you are using Windows XP, go to Control Panel "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" and click the Hardware tab. If you are using Mac OS X, go to Macintosh HD Application folder Utility folder "Audio MIDI Settings, " select the "MIDI Devices" tab, and check that the X50 has been detected. [. . . ]