User manual KORG KORG LEGACY COLLECT

[. . . ] EasyStart Main Features · Software Synths that sound like hardware: Virtual instruments that are indistinguishable from the original MS-20, Polysix and Wavestation synthesizers!CMT: Component Modeling Technology reproduces not only the sound, but character and response curve of every parameter in the MS-20 and Polysix, by duplicating the entire circuit path of the original synths. MS-20 (Circa 1978): Classic synth replication that includes up to date features like 32-voice polyphony, 16-voice unison and is MIDI syncable - Thick sound, aggressive filters and creative patching capabilities-Use as a effect plug-in and run audio through filters and modulation capabilities. MS-20ic USB MIDI controller: Includes the very cool MS-20ic commemorative (84% scale) USB MIDI controller, featuring complete hands-on patching/programming, with 37 velocity-sensitive keys. [. . . ] A second bubble will appear saying Found New Hardware. . . . . USB Audio Device. Highlight it, and then click on the Properties button below it. IMPORTANT: You will need to insert the included CD which includes the Korg USB MIDI Driver into your CD drive before this next step. . . 4. In the dialog boxes that follow click 1: Install from a list or specific location, 2: Don't search. During installation, a dialog box will appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed in. Connect a USB cable from the MS-20ic to an available USB port on your computer or to a powered hub. Open Audio/MIDI setup and confirm that the MS-20ic has been recognized. The MS-20ic will now show up as a MIDI device called "MS-20 controller" in your software synthesizer or DAW preferences. 6 Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart Touring the Sounds 1. After it launches you will see the MAIN screen, which shows a graphic of the MS-20. At the bottom righthand portion of the screen, you will see page buttons for MAIN, EDIT, CONFIG, PROG LIST, and WRITE PROG. This will take you to the Programs list screen, which will allow for access of the 32 preset programs for the MS-20. Simply move the pointer to a name and click on it to select different presets. During your tour of the sounds be sure to check out these programs: 09 Hoover Uni Bass: Shows the MS-20 in unison mode 21 Band Pass Pad: A polyphonic MS-20 program hold function 30 Sample and Hold: Shows off the MS-20's creative patching capabilities, and the sample and Editing The MS-20 controller included with the Korg Legacy Collection has all of its knobs and controllers already mapped for use with the software MS-20. In order to access the additional "modern enhancement" parameters, mouse-editing will be necessary. 1. From the MAIN screen, you can mouse-click on any knob and rotate it to change the value for that parameter. You can mouse-click and draw patch cables and patch modules to one another on the modulation patch bay. Move the pointer on top of any one of the knobs on the front panel in the software. A small window will appear over the knob giving you two options: Controller Change: Learn: This allows you to manually set the CC number that you want to use to control that specific parameter. This function will wait for you to move a physical controller on a connected device. When you do this, it will assign the physical controller's CC number to the specified parameter or knob on the MS-20. 1. Click on the EDIT button at the bottom of the window, and it will take you to the edit screen. This screen zooms in on the front panel of the MS-20 for easier viewing and editing. Parameter editing, control change assignments, and patching behaves just as it does in the MAIN screen. 2. Using the scroll bar at the bottom of the EDIT screen, or by click-holding on a blank area of the EDIT screen, move the view all the way to the left. At the far left you will have controls for: Poly: Unison: Analog: Specify the number of voices for the program (can be up to 32). Creates instability in the pitch, simulating age and wear and tear. 7 Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart The Polysix The Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. [. . . ] By doubleclicking on a synth in the top right corner, you will enter the editing screen for that synth. Located at the bottom of this window, you can view and alter the effects (up to 2) being used on that synth. Be sure to select and work with these Legacy Cell sounds: 000 Vaporization Pad: 105 Antique Lamp: 035 Hard Sync Lead: 089 Bad C Split 1: 001 Doubled Screamer: Contains an MS-20 and a Polysix and uses 4 effects Contains 1 Polysix and uses 2 effects Contains 1 MS-20 and uses 3 effects Contains an MS-20 and a Polysix and uses 4 effects. This is a good example of the split capabilities of the cell structure Contains 2 Polysix's both at 8 voice unison and uses 6 effects Editing 1. The Legacy Cell contains 4 buttons, located at the top-left portion of the window. [. . . ]