User manual KORG X5DR

[. . . ] AI SYNTHESIS MODULE GENERAL INSTRUMENT 2 Owner's Manual AI Synthesis System 2 E 1 Introduction Introduction Features of the X5DR Superior Sound with Korg's AI2 Synthesis System The Korg X5DR employs Korg's AI2 Synthesis System for all digital processing. From the tone generator--with its 8MB capacity--to the filters, amplifier, and effect units, all audio is handled in the digital domain, which ensures the highest quality sound with absolutely no signal loss or deterioration in audio quality. Based on state-of-the-art PCM technology, the AI2 Synthesis System is technology developed by Korg to capture the true essence of acoustic sound for use in a tone generator. Since its introduction in Korg's 01/W series, X2/X3/X5, and i2/i3 synthesizers, the AI2 Synthesis System has received unqualified praise from musicians and artists throughout the world. [. . . ] Set the EX parameter on page 2E MIDI FILTER in Global mode to "ENA" to receive MIDI exclusive messages. Otherwise, set this parameter to "DIS. " You also need to set the same Global MIDI Channel that was selected when you saved the data and switch the Memory Protect function ON. (See page 151­153. ) 62 Basic Guide MIDI Applications Playing Multiple Parts from a Sequencer Enter Multi mode to play multiple parts using different Programs simultaneously from an external sequencer. You can also use this mode to change the MIDI Channel for each Track, or to adjust the Key Window or Velocity Window settings. Multi mode is very handy for playing multiple parts, although the X5DR can play up to eight parts of an ensemble in Combination Play mode by changing the MIDI Channel for each Timbre. It is also possible to copy the Combination parameters into Multi mode. (See page 113. ) Creating a GM Song When you create a GM song (performance data for a GM-compatible tone generator) using a sequencer or a computer, use only the Programs in Bank G in Multi mode, and use the default settings of the Key Window, Velocity Window, and MIDI Channels. (The default GM setting is obtained by turning the power off and on to the X5DR, or by using page 23A SET TO GM. ) Performance data that uses functions unique to the X5DR (such as edits using the effects or Control Change messages) may not be reproduced correctly on a different GM tone generator. Set and store the Program parameters and level settings on the sequencer. If you set these parameters on the X5DR, you can send the Multi setup data using 4A MIDI DUMP in Global mode to the sequencer or data filter, and send it back to the X5DR to play the data in live performance. (See page 62, 154. ) Using Two X5DR's (Using 128 Voices) Playing two X5DR's that are connected to each other by a MIDI cable enables you to use 128 voices (twice the usual 64-voice polyphony). When you play only one X5DR, set the NoteR parameter of 2A MIDI GLOBAL in Global mode to ALL so that the X5DR will respond to all note numbers. When you play two X5DRs, set this parameter to ODD on one X5DR and EVEN on the other X5DR. This allows one X5DR to respond to the odd note numbers, and the other X5DR to respond to the even numbers. In this case, all the settings on both X5DRs should be the same, except for the Note Receive Filter parameter. (See page 151. ) 4 Application Guide 63 Basic Guide Basic Guide Convenient Functions The X5DR provides you with several useful tips for quicker operation and smoother editing. Page Memory The Page Memory function memorizes the most-recently selected page in every mode. Set the Page Memory parameter (3C PAGE MEMORY) in Global mode to ON, and the most-recently selected page in a particular mode will be displayed when you return to that mode. (See page 153. ) This is useful when you wish to return to a different mode during an edit operation, or when you change modes frequently. (The factory default setting is "ON. ") [v]/[w] buttons When you are changing a parameter value in Program Edit mode or Combination Edit mode, pressing one of these buttons while pressing and holding down the other button will change the parameter value very quickly. This is a very convenient function when you wish to quickly set the parameter value of a wide range (such as Multisound assignment in Program Edit mode, or Timbre Program assignment in Combination Edit mode). 64 Basic Guide 5. About MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a world-wide standard that allows you to transfer performance information between electronic musical instruments and computers. It receives MIDI data from a MIDI keyboard, computer, or sequencer to play music. MIDI Connectors MIDI connectors receive and transmit MIDI performance data. [. . . ] Double-click on the Driver icon in the Control Panel, and select "KORG PC I/F Driver". Then click on the specified button to display the setup screen. Appendix Installing the KORG MIDI Driver on a Macintosh Computer · KORG MIDI Driver is included in the disk that comes with AG-002. If the application (sequencer) being used supports the Apple MIDI Manager, the KORG MIDI Driver can be used to provide separate MIDI output for the X5DR tone generator and the MIDI Out port. · When the KORG MIDI Driver is not used · When the KORG MIDI Driver is used Tone generator section Tone generator section TO HOST THRU OUT IN TO HOST THRU OUT IN · In order to use the KORG MIDI Driver, the Apple MIDI Manager and PatchBay must be installed. 1. [. . . ]