User manual KORG X5D

[. . . ] With the X5D, you will enjoy a richness and variety of sound at a level of excellence that meets or exceeds the quality of audio CDs. Multisounds Let You Create an Endless Variety of Sounds The X5D contains 430 built-in Multisounds, which are multi-sampled PCM waveforms. These Multisounds allow you to simulate a range of acoustic sounds, from drums and percussion to piano, guitar, and trumpet. The X5D also features unique Multisounds--such as Synth and Special Effects--which provide a wide variety of flexible tools for sound creation. They can also be modified to create the sound of various musical instruments once they pass through a powerful VDF (filter) and VDA (amplifier). [. . . ] You can switch between the main scale and the sub scale for each Timbre in Combination Play mode, and for each Track in Multi mode. 61 Basic Guide You can set the damper filter parameters for each Track in Multi mode. It is also possible to set whether or not each Timbre or Track accepts After Touch or Control Change messages. Basic Guide Editing Applications Editing the Sounds Adjust the parameters in Program Edit mode to edit a Program (see page 23, 38, 78). Adjust the parameters in Combination Edit mode to edit a Combination (see page 26, 51, 100). To edit Programs used for Combination Timbres, and Programs used for Tracks in a Multi setup, first select the Program you wish to edit in Program Play mode, then enter Program Edit mode. Copying Effect Settings You can copy effect settings from Programs or Combinations for use in Multi mode or to apply the effect settings of a particular Program to a Combination. Use the Copy Effect function (see page 119) to perform this operation. Editing the Sound from a Computer You may edit X5D sounds from a computer using sound editing software. Be certain to use sound editing software that is compatible with the X5D (editing involves MIDI exclusive data in the transmission of sound data). You may also use a sound editor designed for the X5 or 05R/W; their data is compatible with the X5D, except for a few settings in Multi mode and Global mode. Restoring the Parameter Values to the Factory Settings To restore edited parameter values to factory default settings, load the default data on page 5A PRESET DATA in Global mode (see page 20, 156. ). It should be noted that this operation will erase all existing data, such as the data of Bank A Programs, Combinations, Drum Kits, and user scales. (See the following paragraph. ) The X5D has two types of preset data (PRE-a and PRE-b, for a total 200 Programs and 200 Combinations). The factory setting is PRE-a. Saving Sound Data Sound data and settings data can be transmitted as MIDI exclusive messages from the X5D to an external sequencer or to a data filer that is capable of writing MIDI exclusive messages. You can also send data directly to the computer via the TO HOST connector. It receives MIDI data from a MIDI keyboard, computer, or sequencer to play music. MIDI Connectors MIDI connectors receive and transmit MIDI performance data. There are three types of MIDI connectors: MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, and MIDI THRU. The MIDI IN connector receives data from an external MIDI device, and the MIDI OUT transmits data to an external MIDI device. The MIDI THRU connector transfers data received at the MIDI IN connector to the external MIDI device without alteration. MIDI THRU: Outputs data received at MIDI IN without alteration. Connect a MIDI cable to this connector when you wish to connect multiple MIDI devices. MIDI IN: Receives the MIDI signal. If you wish to play the X5D from a MIDI keyboard or computer, connect a MIDI cable to this connector. This is used to transmit sound data on the X5D. 5 About MIDI · You can connect as many MIDI devices as you want using the MIDI THRU connectors. However, to avoid a malfunction it is best to connect only up to two or three devices. If you wish to connect more devices, use a MIDI Patch Bay. MIDI Channel MIDI Channels are used to transfer the data of different instrumental parts (such as drums, bass, piano, etc. ) through a single MIDI cable. There are 16 MIDI channels, and each channel transmits individual performance data. To playback data via MIDI, it is necessary that the receive channel and the transmit channel match, like a TV. [. . . ] If the check mark in the box next to "Independent Synth/MIDI Out" is erased, the same messages will be sent to the X5D and output from the MIDI Out port of the X5D. When all of the selections have been completed, click on "OK". To cancel the selections without changing anything, click on "Cancel". · When playing back MS Extended MIDI data, either mute channels 13­16 on the sequencer or whatever instrument is being used, or use the MIDI Mapper provided with the Windows MME program to enter the settings for the Extended MIDI application. 165 Appendix 1. [. . . ]