User manual KORG KAOSSILATOR 2

[. . . ] 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. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. [. . . ] These newly-designed Looper effects increase the variety of performance possibilities. 4 Getting ready Connections AC AC ADAPTER MIXER, DJ MIXER CD PLAYER Connecting your monitor amp or mixer to the output jacks Connect the KAOSSILATOR 2’s LINE OUT jacks to your mixer or powered monitors (amplified speakers). If you’re using headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. TIP The KAOSSILATOR 2’s sound will still be output from the LINE OUT jacks even if headphones are connected. Connecting the KAOSSILATOR 2 to send/return jacks You can use the KAOSSILATOR 2 as an external effect unit by connecting it to the send and return jacks of a mixer. DIRECT: Both input and effect sounds will be output from the KAOSSILATOR 2. When you are not touching the touch pad, the input sound will be output as is. 7)” SEND: Only the effect sound (not the input sound) will be output from the KAOSSILATOR 2. TIP For more information on the send and return jacks, refer to the owner’s manual for the device that you are connecting. Connecting your mic or audio source to the input jacks If you’re using a mic, connect it to the MIC jack. If you want to connect a sampler or other audio source device, connect its output jacks to the KAOSSILATOR 2’s LINE IN jacks. The Effect Type button indicator will go dark and the corresponding effect turns off. To switch to a different effect for an effect module, press the corresponding Effect Type button. 6 button in the steps above, the changes to the setting Controlling the effect depth Use the FX DEPTH knob to adjust the depth of the effect. Rotating the knob all the way to the right will maximize the effect depth. INPUT the sound of the “frozen” effect modules. However, the sound of “non-frozen” effect modules will change. TIP If you press the FREEZE button again immediately after you cancel the Freeze function, the same touch pad position information will be recalled. OUTPUT During performance, if you rotate the FX DEPTH knob all the way to the left or release your fingers from the touch pad, the effect sound will continue until its delay or reverb sound decays and dissipates. Touch pad LED The touch pad LED lights up in different patterns depending on the selected effects, the Freeze or BPM setting, and operation of the touch pad. Adjusting the brightness of the touch pad LED Using the touch pad You can control the sound by using your finger to rub or tap the touch pad. TIP Affix the included protective sheet to the touch pad before using it. [. . . ] If the song’s BPM changes, the KAOSSILATOR 2’s BPM value will change in sync. REV LOOPER (REVERSE LOOPER) As you touch the touch pad with your finger, a phrase will play in reverse. You can play a phrase repeatedly while changing the length of the phrase by rubbing the touch pad up and down with your finger. TIP The Looper always records the input audio, and starts looping as soon as you touch the touch pad. [. . . ]