Korg iPolysix for iPad Owner's Manual

Owner’s manual

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Table of Contents

About the KORG iPolysix .................................4

Main Features ..................................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................................5

Getting ready to play ....................................................... 5

Basic knowledge ............................................................... 5

Basic operation .................................................................. 8

Quick reference .................................................9

Playing the synth .............................................................. 9

Playing the drums ...........................................................10

Saving your sounds ........................................................10

Creating a song................................................................11

Saving your song ............................................................13

Navigation bar ................................................14

SYNTH ..............................................................16

Sub-bar ...............................................................................16

SYN 1, SYN 2 (Synthesizer 1, 2) ...................................17

Controller ...........................................................................25

SEQ 1, SEQ 2 (Sequencer 1, 2) .....................................29

DRUMS .............................................................31

Sub-bar ...............................................................................31

STEP .....................................................................................32

EDIT MODE SYNTH DRUM PART 1–6 (Sound edit)

...............................................................................................34

EDIT MODE SEQ DRUM PART 1–6 (Sequence edit)

...............................................................................................35

MIXER ..............................................................36

EFFECT .............................................................38

Effect types ........................................................................38

PATTERN/SONG ..............................................43

PATTERN .............................................................................43

SONG ...................................................................................44

Export ..............................................................46

Sharing ............................................................48

Appendices .....................................................49

Control change assignments for the iPolysix’s parameters ........................................................................49

Specifications ..................................................51

Support and service .......................................53

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About the KORG iPolysix

Thank*you*for*purchasing*the*KORG*iPolysix*Polyphonic* synthesizer.*To*take*full*advantage*of*this*product*and*to* ensure*trouble-free*operation,*please*read*this*owner’s* manual*carefully*and*use*the*product*as*directed.*

“iPolysix”*is*an*analog*polyphonic*synthesizer*that’s*been* carefully*designed*to*take*full*advantage*of*the*7.9-inch* display*of*the*new*iPad*mini*as*well*as*the*iPad.*Bringing* together*a*sequencer,*drum*machine,*and*even*a*mixer,*it* transforms*your*iPad*or*iPad*mini*into*the*ultimate*analog* synth*studio.*Pack*an*amazing*set*of*early-’80s*analog* equipment*into*your*iPad,*and*time-travel*back*to*the*dawn* of*polyphonic*synthesizers

Main Features

•*The* world-wide* best-selling* Polysix* polyphonic* synthesizer,*fully*replicated*on*your*iPad

•*Use*the*newly*developed*“Polyseq”*polyphonic*step* sequencer*to*control*the*Polysix

•*A*music*production*environment*that*gives*you*access* to*modeled*analog*gear*including*two*Polysix*units,*a* six-part*drum*machine,*and*a*mixer

•*Dual*Kaoss*Pads*with*chordal*support*make*it*easy*for* anyone*to*play*analog*synth*sounds

•*“Polyshare”*lets*you*publish,*share,*and*remix*songs*with* iPolysix*users*around*the*world.*“Polyshare”*Based*on*the*

“SoundCloud”*music*sharing*service

Introduction

Introduction

Getting ready to play

1.

Tap the iPolysix icon on the iPad’s home screen; the app will start up.

2.

Make sure that the iPad’s volume is raised, and not muted.

3.

When the app has started up, tap the on-screen keyboard; when you hear sound, you’re ready to play.

* Using*headphones*or*external*speakers*(amplified* speakers)*will*let*you*enjoy*higher-quality*sound.

Basic knowledge

In* addition* to* playing* the* KORG* iPolysix* as* a* single* polyphonic*synthesizer,*you*can*also*use*it*with*the*included* sequencer*and*drum*machine*for*a*broad*range*of*music* production*possibilities.*This*section*explains*the*basic* knowledge*that*you’ll*need*to*use*the*KORG*iPolysix.

* For*general*information*about*synthesizers,*sequencers,* and* music,* please* refer* to* other* publications* or* resources*on*the*Web.

Polysix synthesizer

1.

Selecting the waveform and pitch

The*VCO*(Voltage*Controlled*Oscillator)*determines*the* waveform*and*pitch.*Use*the*WAVEFORM*knob*to*select*a* waveform,*and*use*the*OCTAVE*knobs*to*specify*the*pitch.*

The*waveforms*generated*here*will*be*processed*by*the* filter*and*the*other*components*to*create*the*final*sound.

2.

Modifying the tone

The* VCF* (Voltage* Controlled* Filter)* modifies* the* brightness* of* the* sound* by* applying* filters* to* the* waveform*produced*by*the*VCO.*You*can*use*the*high-

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3.

Controlling the volume

The* VCA* (Voltage* Controlled* Amplifier)* and* EG*

(Envelope*Generator)*let*you*specify*how*the*volume* will*change*over*time,*from*the*beginning*of*the*note* to*when*it*decays*to*silence.*Lengthening*the*ATTACK*

TIME*will*make*the*note*begin*slowly,*and*lengthening* the*RELEASE*TIME*will*make*the*note*end*slowly.

4.

Creating time-varying change

In*addition*to*using*the*EG*(Envelope*Generator)*to* vary*the*volume*over*time,*you*can*also*use*it*to*apply* time-varying*change*to*the*pitch*or*tone.*For*example,* you*could*make*the*pitch*fall*when*the*note*begins,*or* make*the*tone*brighten*gradually.*In*a*similar*way,*you* can*use*the*MG*(Modulation*Generator)*to*apply*cyclical* change*to*the*pitch,*tone,*or*volume.

Polyphonic step sequencer

1.

Specifying the note timing

The*step*switches*determine*the*timing*of*the*notes,*and* the*GATE*slider*determines*the*duration*of*the*notes.*Steps* where*the*GATE*is*set*at*25%*or*higher*will*be*sounded.

2.

Specifying the notes that sound

The*step*switches*and*the*OCTAVE*ZONE*buttons* specify*the*notes*that*will*sound.*The*13*step*switches* in*each*column*correspond*to*one*octave.*To*create*a* phrase,*use*the*OCTAVE*ZONE*buttons*to*specify*the* octave,*and*turn*on*the*desired*switches*for*each*step*to* specify*the*pitches*that*will*sound.

Drum machine

1.

Specifying the note timing

Each*part*will*sound*if*its*step*switch*is*turned*on.

You*can*use*EDIT*MODE*SEQ*“DRUM*PART*1”*–*

“DRUM*PART*6*”*to*create*detailed*settings*for*the* note*length*and*pitch*of*each*step.

2.

Modifying the tone

EDIT*MODE*SYNTH*“DRUM*PART*1”*–*“DRUM*PART*

6*”-*these*let*you*assign*sounds*created*by*the*Polysix* to*the*six*parts.*You*can*edit*the*Polysix’s*parameters,*or* choose*from*the*existing*sounds.

Introduction

Patterns

The*KORG*iPolysix*uses*short*phrases*called*“patterns”*as*its* smallest*playback*unit.*Each*pattern*lets*you*simultaneously* use*the*following*components*(synthesizer,*drum*machine,* etc.).

•*Synthesizer:*2*unit

•*Sequencer:*2*unit

•*Drum*machine:*1*unit*(6*parts)

You*can*also*modify*a*pattern*in*realtime*as*it*plays,*or*switch* between*multiple*patterns*in*realtime*during*playback.

Songs

The*patterns*you*create*are*managed*as*a*“song.”*Whether* you*create*and*play*just*a*single*pattern,*or*use*multiple* patterns*to*create*a*song,*all*of*your*data*is*saved*as*a*song.

The*following*illustration*shows*how*a*song*is*structured.

Song

Pattern (32 patterns)

SYNTH (1–2)

KEYBOARD

EDIT

KAOSS PAD

SEQ

DRUMS (1–6)

KEYBOARD

EDIT

KAOSS PAD

SEQ

MIXER

FX

Output

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Data saved for each song

•*Song:*1

•*Patterns:*32

•*Drum*sounds:*for*the*6*parts

•*Mixer*/*Master*Effect*settings

•*Tempo*/*Swing*settings*

* Drums*settings,*Mixer,*EFFECT,*Tempo/Swing* settings*are*shared*by*a*song.

Data saved for each pattern

•*Synth*sequence*data

•*Drums*sequence*data

•*Synth*sound

•*Kaoss*Pad*settings

Basic operation

Knobs

You*can*choose*one*of*the*following*two*operating*modes.*

Select*this*choice*in*the*Settings.

* Use*your*finger*to*move*the*knob*up/down.

* Move*your*finger*as*though*turning*the* knob.

You*can*also*make*fine*adjustments*to*a*parameter*by* flicking*it*(quickly*brushing*your*finger*over*it).

Flick up:* Increases*the*parameter*by*a*small*amount.

Flick down:*Decreases*the*parameter*by*a*small*amount.

Flick right:* Increases*the*parameter*by*an*even*smaller* amount.

Flick left:* Decreases*the*parameter*by*an*even*smaller* amount.

Quick reference

Playing the synth

Here’s*how*to*play*the*sounds*of*the*Polysix*using*the* keyboard*or*Kaoss*pads.

1.

In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, tap

“SYNTH.”

The*synth*screen*will*appear.

If*the*sequencer*screen*appears,*tap*the*sub-bar*switch* in*the*navigation*bar;*then*in*the*sub-bar*that*appears,* tap*“SYN1”*or*“SYN2.”

2.

Tap or slide over the on-screen keyboard; you’ll hear sound.

3.

Separately from this keyboard, another keyboard for performance is provided. To access the performance keyboard or the Kaoss pads, tap the controller switch that’s located on the lower left side of the screen.

4.

To switch between the keyboard and the Kaoss pads, use the KAOSS PAD (KEYBOARD) button located to the upper left of the keyboard or the Kaoss pads. For the Kaoss pads, tap the right pad to perform.

5.

The KORG iPolysix provides various sounds. When you want to play a different sound, tap the sound name

Quick reference in the upper right to access the sound list. Choose the desired sound in the list, and tap “OK.” Go ahead and try out the sounds that are provided.

) * For*a*detailed*explanation*of*how*to*use*the*keyboard,* refer*to*

“Keyboard.”

) * For*a*detailed*explanation*of*how*to*use*the*Kaoss*

Pads,*refer*to*

“Kaoss*Pad.”

Editing the synthesizer sound

Here’s*how*to*edit*the*Polysix’s*sound.

1.

In the sound list, select the sound that you want to edit.

2.

Use the knobs and buttons in the screen to edit the sound.

3.

If you want to keep the edited sound, you’ll need to save it.

) * For*an*explanation,*refer*to*

“Saving*your*sounds.”

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Playing the drums

Tap*the*drum*pads*to*play*the*sounds*of*the*drum*machine.

1.

In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, tap

“DRUMS.”

The*main*screen*of*the*drum*machine*will*appear.*If* the*sequencer*screen*appears,*tap*the*sub-bar*switch*in* the*navigation*bar;*then*tap*“STEP”*in*the*sub-bar*that* appears.

2.

Tap any of the six drum pads shown on the bottom of the screen.

You’ll*hear*the*drums*when*you*tap*the*pads.

Editing the drum sounds

You*can*edit*the*drum*machine’s*sounds*using*a*screen*that’s* similar*to*that*of*the*Polysix.

1.

In the navigation bar, tap the sub-bar switch.

The*sub-bar*will*appear.

2.

In the sub-bar, tap EDIT MODE “SYNTH,” and tap any one DRUM PART “1” – “6.”

A*Polysix*screen**for*editing*the*drum*machine’s*sounds* will*appear.

3.

The drum machine uses the Polysix’s sounds. You can edit the sound in the same way as for the synthesizer.

If*you*want*to*switch*sounds,*tap*the*sound*name*on* the*right*of*the*sub-bar*to*access*the*sound*list.*Select* the*desired*sound*in*the*list.*Edit*the*loaded*sound*if* necessary.

) * For*details*on*using*Polysix,*refer*to*

“SYN*1,*SYN*2*

(Synthesizer*1,*2).”

4.

When you’ve finished editing the sound, tap “STEP” on the sub-bar to return to the main drum machine screen.

Saving your sounds

Here’s*how*a*synth*or*drum*sound*that*you’ve*created*can* be*saved*as*a*new*sound.

1.

Tap the “ ” icon on the right of the sub-bar.

2.

In the dialog box that appears, you can enter information such as the name.

3.

Tap “Save” if you want the sound that you’ve created to overwrite the existing sound; tap “Save As” if you want to save the sound as a new sound.

* You*cannot*overwrite*factory*sound.

Creating a song

1.

In the navigation bar, tap the “ ” icon.

2.

In the list that appears, tap “New” to create a new song.

3.

Tap “OK.”

A*new*song*will*be*loaded.

Selecting a pattern

For*a*basic*explanation*of*patterns,*refer*to* “Patterns.”

1.

Make sure that the play mode in the navigation bar is set to PATTERN.

2.

Tap the navigation bar display to access the song pattern view.

3.

Tap a pattern pad to select a pattern.

) * For*details*on*using*patterns,*refer*to*

“PATTERN/

SONG.”

4.

Tap the display to close the song pattern view.

Quick reference

Creating a drum pattern

Here’s*how*you*can*use*the*six-part*drum*machine*to*add*a* drum*pattern*to*the*pattern*that*you*selected.

1.

In the navigation bar, tap “DRUMS.”

2.

In the navigation bar, tap the sub-bar switch, and then choose “STEP” from the sub-bar that appears.

3.

Turn on the step switches of each part to create a drum pattern.

4.

You can also use the six drum pads to record in real time. In the navigation bar, tap “REC,” then “PLAY,” and then perform. When you’ve finished recording, tap “REC.”

5.

From the sub-bar, you can choose the EDIT MODE

SEQ “DRUM PART 1”–“DRUM PART 6” to specify the duration and pitch of the notes.

) * For*a*basic*explanation*of*using*the*drum*machine,* refer*to*

“Drum*machine.”

) *

For*details*about*the*drum*machine,*refer*to* “STEP.”

) * For*details*on*using*the*drum*sequencer,*refer*to*

“SEQ*1,*SEQ*2*(Sequencer*1,*2).”

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Creating a synth sequence

Here’s*how*to*create*a*synth*sequence*for*the*selected* pattern.

1.

In the navigation bar, tap “SYNTH.”

2.

In the navigation bar, tap the sub-bar switch; in the sub-bar that appears, choose “SEQ 1.”

3.

Turn on some of the step switches and raise the GATE value to 25% or higher.

Notes*where*the*GATE*value*is*set*to*25%*or*higher* will*sound.

4.

You can also record in real time using the keyboard or

Kaoss pads. Touch the controller switch on the lower left side of the screen to select either the keyboard or the Kaoss pads. In the navigation bar, tap “REC” and then “PLAY.” When you’ve finished recording, tap

“REC.”

) * For*a*basic*explanation*of*using*the*sequencer,*refer*

to* “Polyphonic*step*sequencer.”

) * For*details*on*using*the*sequencer,*refer*to*

“SEQ*1,*

SEQ*2*(Sequencer*1,*2).”

) * For* details* on* using* the* keyboard,* refer* to*

“Keyboard.”

) *

For*details*on*using*the*Kaoss*pads,*refer*to* “Kaoss*

Pad.”

Using the mixer to adjust the volume

Here’s*how*you*can*use*the*mixer*to*adjust*the*volume*of* each*channel*while*you’re*creating*a*pattern.

1.

In the navigation bar, tap “MIXER.”

2.

Adjust the volume and pan of each channel, and the master effects.

Knob*and*fader*movements*can*also*be*recorded*in*the* pattern.

) *

For*details*on*using*the*mixer,*refer*to* “MIXER.”

Go*ahead*and*create*several*patterns*as*described*in*the* sections*“Selecting*a*pattern”*through*“Using*the*mixer*to* adjust*the*volume.”

When*you’ve*finished*creating*several*patterns,*you*can* arrange*them*in*a*desired*order*to*create*a*song.

Creating a song from patterns

1.

In the navigation bar, set the play mode to “SONG.”

2.

Tap the navigation bar display to show the pattern select view.

3.

In the column on the left, select the pattern (PATTERN

1–32) that you want to assign to step 1 of the song, and tap the corresponding grid location.

) * Refer*to*

“Assigning*patterns*to*a*song.”

Repeat*this*to*assign*patterns*to*the*steps*of*the*song.

4.

At the point where you want the song to stop, leave the pattern step unassigned, without a pattern. If a pattern is assigned to that step, tap that pattern.

5.

Make sure that the play mode at the top of the screen is set to “SONG,” and play back your song.

) * For*a*basic*explanation*of*songs,*refer*to*

“Songs.”

) *

For*a*detailed*explanation*of*using*songs,*refer*to* *

“PATTERN/SONG.”

Quick reference

Saving your song

Here’s*how*to*save*the*song*and*patterns*that*you*created.

1.

In the navigation bar, tap “ ” icon to access the file menu.

2.

From the menu, choose “Save As.”

3.

In the dialog box that appears, enter a name.

4.

Tap “OK” on the lower right side of the dialog box.

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Navigation bar

This*bar*is*shown*at*the*top*of*the*screen.*Use*it*to*switch*between*the*synth,*drum,*and*mixer*screens,*to*play*or*stop*the*song* or*pattern,*and*to*save*or*load*sounds.

SYNTH DRUMS MIXER Export Display PLAY/STOP PLAY MODE HELP

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Files Sharing

Sub bar switch

SYNTH

Shows*the*synth*screen.

DRUMS

Shows*the*drum*screen.

MIXER

Shows*the*mixer*screen.

Sub-bar switch

Shows*the*sub-bar*in*the*synth*screen*or*drum*screen.

REC Settings Imformation

File

Shows*a*menu*where*you*can*load*or*save*files.

Export

Here*are*various*functions*that*let*you*upload*songs*or* patterns*to*“Polyshare”*()

“Sharing” ).

Sharing

Here*is*where*you*can*access*“Polyshare.”*You*can*publish,* share,*and*remix*your*songs*with*other*iPolysix*users*around* the*world.

Display

Shows*the*current*song*name,*song*position,*and*pattern* number.

If*the*play*mode*is*set*to*SONG,*this*will*indicate*the*song’s* playback*position*and*the*number*of*the*pattern**that’s*being* played.*If*the*play*mode*is*set*to*PATTERN,*this*shows*the* number*of*the*selected*pattern.

PLAY/STOP

Starts/stops*the*sequencer,*song,*or*pattern.

REC

Records*a*sequence*or*drum*pattern.

You*can*also*record*movements*of*the*knobs*and*controllers* for*the*synthesizer,*drum*machine,*and*mixer.

Play mode

Switches*between*playing*songs*and*playing*patterns.

Settings

Set*the*“Knob*Mode”*to*specify*how*you*want*the*knobs* to*function.

:* Move*your*finger*up*or*down*on*the*knob.

:* Move*a*single*finger*as*if*you*were*turning* the*knob.

Navigation bar

Help

Shows*the*manual*and*links*to*the*FAQ.

Information

Shows*information*such*as*the*software*version*of*the*app.

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SYNTH

Sub-bar

The*sub-bar*will*appear*when*you*tap*the*sub-bar*switch*in*the*navigation*bar.

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SYN 1

Shows*the*synthesizer*1*screen.

SEQ 1

Shows*the*sequencer*1*screen.

Sequencer*1*is*the*sequencer*for*synth*1.

SYN 2

Shows*the*synthesizere*2*screen.

SEQ 2

Shows*the*sequencer*2*screen.

Sequencer*2*is*the*sequencer*for*synth*2.

Sound

Shows*the*sound*name.*Tap*this*to*see*the*sound*list.

) *

*Refer*to *“Sound*list.”

Save button

Saves*the*edited*program.

) * Refer*to

*“Saving*your*sounds.”

Sound list

This*shows*the*saved*sounds.*

SYNTH

SYN 1, SYN 2 (Synthesizer 1, 2)

The*synthesizer*screen*will*appear*when*you*select*SYN*1*or*SYN*2*in*the*sub-bar.*In*these*screens*you*can*control*all*of*the* synth-related*parameters.

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VCO VCF

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OCTAVE [32', 16', 8', 4', 2']

Switches*the*octave.

WAVEFORM

[ (TRI), (SAW), PW, PWM, (NOISE)]

Selects*the*oscillator*waveform.

PW/PWM [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*pulse*width*of*the*waveform*when*PW*or*PWM* is*selected*as*the*“WAVEFORM.”

PWM SPEED [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*speed*of*pulse*width*modulation*when*PWM* is*selected*as*the*“WAVEFORM.”

VCO EG INT [-5.00...+5.00]

Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*EG*that*is*applied*to*the*pitch*of* the*VCO.

SUB OSC [OFF, 1OCT, 2OCT]

Sets*the*octave*of*the*sub-oscillator.

CUTOFF [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*cutoff*frequency*of*the*filter.

RESONANCE [0.00...10.00]

Boosts*the*region*near*the*cutoff*frequency.*When*this*knob* is*at*or*near*the*maximum*setting,*the*filter*will*self-oscillate.

EG INTENSITY [-5.00...+5.00]

Specifies*the*depth*and*direction*to*which*the*EG*will*affect* the*cutoff*frequency.

KBD TRACK [0.0...150.0]

Adjusts*the*amount*of*depth*that*the*cutoff*frequency*will* change*according*to*the*pitch*of*the*note*that*is*input.

With*a*setting*of*100,*the*change*in*cutoff*frequency*will*be* proportionate*to*the*change*in*pitch.

MODE [LPF, HPF]

Specifies*the*type*of*filter*that*is*used.

LPF:*Low-pass*filter

HPF:*High-pass*filter

OUTPUT

VOLUME [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*Polysix’s*output*level.

SYNTH

MG

KEY SYNC [ON, OFF]

If*this*setting*is*ON,*the*phase*of*the*MG*(Modulation*

Generator)*will*be*reset*at*each*note-on.

TEMPO SYNC [ON, OFF]

If*this*is*on,*the*modulation*generator*will*synchronize*to* the*tempo*of*the*sequencer.

FREQUENCY [ 0.00...10.00, 8/1...1/64]

If*“TEMPO*SYNC”*is*off,*this*specifies*the*frequency*of*the* modulation*generator.

If* “TEMPO* SYNC”* is* on,* this* specifies* the* rate* of* the* modulation*generator.*

DELAY [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*time*from*note-on*until*the*MG*is*applied.

LEVEL [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*effect*that’s*produced*by*the*MG.

MODE [VCO, VCF, VCA]

Selects*the*module*where*the*MG*will*be*applied.

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EG VCA

ATTACK [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*time*from*note-on*until*the*attack*level*is* reached.

DECAY [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*amount*of*time*it*will*take*for*the*level*to*change* from*the*attack*level*to*the*sustain*level.

SUSTAIN [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*sustain*level.

RELEASE [0.00...10.00]

Adjusts*the*time*that*it*will*take*for*the*level*to*fall*from*the* sustain*level*to*zero*following*note-off.

MODE [EG, ]

Select*the*envelope*source*that*will*produce*time-variant* change*in*the*volume.

ATTENUATOR [-10dB...+10dB]

Adjusts*the*volume*of*the*program.

ARPEGGIATOR

SYNTH

LATCH [ON, OFF]

Specifies*whether*the*arpeggiator*will*continue*playing*even* after*note-off*occurs.

KEY ASSIGN MODE

ON/OFF [ON, OFF]

Switches*the*arpeggiator*on/off.

KEY SYNC [ON, OFF]

If*this*setting*is*ON,*the*arpeggiator*will*be*reset*at*each* note-on.

TEMPO SYNC [ON, OFF]

If*this*is*on,*the*arpeggiator*will*synchronize*to*the*tempo* of*the*sequencer.

SPEED [8/1...1/64, 0.00...10.00]

If* “TEMPO* SYNC”* is* on,* this* specifies* the* rate* of* the* arpeggiator.*

If*“TEMPO*SYNC”*is*off,*this*specifies*the*frequency*of*the* arpeggiator.

RANGE [FULL, 2OCT, 1OCT]

Specifies*the*range*in*which*the*arpeggiator*will*play*the*pattern.

MODE [UP, DOWN, UP/DOWN]

Selects*the*pattern*that*the*arpeggiator*will*play.

HOLD [ON, OFF]

If*this*is*ON,*notes*will*be*held*following*note-on.

Note:*If*the*arpeggiator*is*on,*this*setting*will*be*ignored.

CHORD [ON, OFF]

If*this*is*ON,*the*chord*that*you’re*playing*will*be*memorized* so*that*you*can*play*that*chord*in*parallel*from*a*single* note-on.

UNISON [ON, OFF]

Makes*the*Polysix*play*in*Unison*mode.

POLY [ON, OFF]

Makes*the*Polysix*play*polyphonically.*If*either*“CHORD*

MEMORY,”*UNISON,”*or*“POLY”*is*turned*on,*the*others* will*be*turned*off.

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VOICES [01...06]

Specifies*the*number*of*unison*voices*used*when*“UNISON”* is*turned*on.

Specifies*the*maximum*polyphony*when*“POLY”*is*turned*on.

UNISON DETUNE [0.00...10.00]

Specifies* the* detuning* (pitch* difference)* between* simultaneously-sounded*voices*when*you*use*“UNISON*

VOICES”*to*play*multiple*voices*in*unison.*This*parameter* does*nothing*if*“UNISON*VOICES”*is*set*to*1*(a*single* voice).

UNISON SPREAD [0.00...10.00]

Spreads*the*voices*between*the*left*and*right*channels*when* you*use*“UNISON”*to*play*multiple*voices*in*unison.*If*the*

“UNISON*VOICES”*setting*is*odd-numbered,*only*one*voice* will*be*located*in*the*center.

EFFECTS

EDIT1 EDIT2

ON/OFF

When*this*switch*is*on,*the*effect*will*be*applied.*If*this*is* off,*the*effect*will*not*be*applied.

TYPE

Selects*the*effect*type.*You*can*choose*from*28*types*of* effects.

EDIT 1

The*parameter*that’s*controlled*by*this*knob*will*depend* on*the*effect*type.

EDIT 2

The*parameter*that’s*controlled*by*this*knob*will*depend* on*the*effect*type.

PITCH

BEND RANGE [0.00...12.00 (0...1oct)]

Specifies*the*amount*of*pitch*change*that*will*occur*when* you*use*the*pitch*bend*wheel.*This*setting*specifies*the*pitch* change*that*will*occur*when*the*pitch*bend*wheel*is*rotated** all*the*way*in*the*positive*(+)*direction.

TRANSPOSE [-12...+12 ]

Adjusts*the*pitch*of*the*oscillator*in*steps*of*one*semitone*

(100*cents).*

SYNTH

Automation

The*values*of*the*switches*and*knobs*can*be*stored*for*each* step*of*a*pattern.*This*lets*you*automatically*control*those* parameters*while*the*pattern*plays.

Here’s*an*example*of*recording*and*editing*the*movement* of*a*knob.

Recording knob movements

1.

In the synth screen, tap the REC button and then the

PLAY button to start recording.

2.

Use the desired knob.

You*can*also*use*several*knobs*to*record*them.

3.

Tap the REC button.

Recording*will*end,*and*you’ll*switch*to*playback.*The* volume*will*change*as*the*steps*progress.*The*knobs*will* also*move*automatically.

Editing the recorded automation

1.

For approximately one second, touch and hold a knob whose movement you recorded.

The*automation*edit*screen*will*appear.

2.

Drag the bar for each step up or down to edit the value.

3.

To close the edit screen, touch any area of the synth other than the setting screen.

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Keyboard, wheel

Pitch-bend wheel

Modulation wheel

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Controller switch

Keyboard

You*can*perform*by*tapping*or*gliding*over*the*keyboard.

* This* screen* shows* a* 37-note* keyboard.* For* performance,*use*the*“Keyboard”*that*appears*when* you*tap*the*controller*switch*located*to*the*lower*left.

Pitch bend wheel

Controls*the*pitch*of*the*synthesizer.


Allows*you*to*vary*the*depth*of*pitch*modulation*while* you*perform.

Controller switch

Shows*the*controller*(keyboard*or*Kaoss*pad).

SYNTH

Controller

When*you*tap*the*controller*switch,*the*controller*(keyboard*or*Kaoss*pads)*will*appear.

Keyboard

This*is*a*keyboard*for*performance.*You*can*play*notes*by*tapping*or*sliding*on*the*keyboard.*You*can*also*change*the* keyboard’s*width*or*the*range*that*is*shown.

KAOSS PAD (KEYBOARD) KEYBOARD POSITION KEYBOARD WIDTH


Pitch-bend wheel

KAOSS PAD (KEYBOARD)

Switches*between*the*Kaoss*pads*and*the*keyboard.

KEYBOARD POSITION

Use*the*slider*or*octave*buttons*to*specify*the*keyboard*note* range*that*you*want*to*use.

Keyboard

KEYBOARD WIDTH

Specifies*the*width*of*the*keys.

THICK:* Somewhat*thicker*than*NORMAL.

NORMAL:* The*normal*width.

THIN:* Somewhat*thinner*than*NORMAL.

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* This*setting*will*not*affect*the*37-note*keyboard*in* the*SYNTH*screen.

Pitch bend wheel

Controls*the*pitch*of*the*synthesizer.


Allows*you*to*vary*the*depth*of*pitch*modulation*while* you*perform.

SYNTH

Kaoss Pad

By*sliding*your*fingers*over*these*pads,*you*can*control*the*parameters*that*are*assigned*to*the*X*(horizontal)*and*Y*(vertical)* axes*of*each*pad.*You*can*use*this*to*play*sounds*or*to*modify*parameter*values.*For*example,*sliding*a*finger*horizontally*on*the* right*Kaoss*pad*will*change*the*pitch,*while*sliding*a*finger*vertically*will*change*the*duration*of*the*notes*while*you*perform.


SCALE

ASSIGN X, Y

MODE

KAOSS PAD L


Switches*between*the*Kaoss*pads*and*the*keyboard.

ASSIGN X, Y

Select*the*parameters*that*will*be*controlled*by*the*left*pad* if*ASSIGN*is*chosen*as*the*“MODE.”

MODE

Selects*the*parameters*that*will*be*controlled*using*the*left* pad.*If*you*choose*ASSIGN,*you’ll*be*able*to*control*the* parameters*specified*by*“ASSIGN.”

KAOSS PAD R VOICES

KAOSS PAD L

This*pad*controls*the*parameters*that*you’ve*assigned*to* the*X-axis*and*Y-axis.*Use*“MODE”*to*select*the*parameters* that*will*be*controlled.

KAOSS PAD R

The*X-axis*controls*the*note.*When*you*slide*your*finger*in* the*direction*of*the*X-axis,*the*pitch*will*change*according* to*the*key*and*scale*specified*in*“SCALE.”

The*Y-axis*controls*the*inversion*when*playing*chords.*This* has*no*effect*if*“VOICES”*is*set*to*MONO.

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SCALE

Specifies*the*key*and*scale*of*the*notes*that*are*produced* when*you*use*the*right*pad.

Display

Chromatic

Ionian

Dorian

Phrygian

Lydian

Mixolydian

Aeolian

Locrian minor*Harmo minor*Melod

Major*Blues

Minor*Blues

Diminish

Com.*Diminish

Major*Penta

Minor*Penta

Raga*1

Raga*2

Raga*3

Arabian

Spanish*

Gypsy

Egyptian

Hawaiian

Scale name

Chromatic

Ionian

Dorian

Phrygian

Lydian

Mixolydian

Aeolian

Locrian

Harmonics*minor

Melodic*minor

Major*Blues

Minor*Blues

Diminish

Combination*Diminish

Major*Pentatonic

Minor*Pentatonic

Raga*Bhairav

Raga*Gamanasrama

Raga*Todi

Arabian*Scale

Spanish*Scale

Gypsy*Scale

Egyptian*Scale

Hawaiian*Scale

Bali*Pelog

Japanese

Ryukyu

Chinese

Bass*Line

Wholetone minor*3rd

Major*3rd

4th

5th

Octave*

Bali*IslandPelog

Japanese*Miyakobushi

Ryukyu*Scale

Chinese*Scale

Bass*Line

Wholetone*scale

Minor*3rd*Interval

Major*3rd*Interval

4th*Interval

5th*Interval*

Octave*Interval

VOICES

Specifies*the*number*of*notes*that*will*be*sounded*by*the* right*pad.*If*you*choose*a*setting*“2POLY”*through*“4POLY”* to*produce*chords,*you*can*use*the*Y-axis*to*control*the* inversion*of*the*chord.

SEQ 1, SEQ 2 (Sequencer 1, 2)

Here*you*can*use*a*step*sequencer*with*up*to*64*steps*to*control*the*Polysix.

Sub bar

KEY ZONE

GATE

OCTAVE ZONE

STEP ZONE UTILITY STEP LENGTH SEQUENCE MODE

Step

Switches

SYNTH

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Sub-bar

) *

See* “Sub-bar.”

Step switches

These*are*on/off*switches*for*the*notes.*Each*step*(1–16)*has*

13*switches,*corresponding*to*one*octave.*If*a*switch*is*on,* that*note*will*sound*at*the*corresponding*step*when*the* sequencer*runs.

Use*the*OCTAVE*UP/DOWN*buttons*to*switch*octaves,*and* specify*the*desired*notes*at*each*step.

KEY ZONE

Shows*the*note*name.*Drag*this*up*or*down*to*change*the* pitch*display*range*in*units*of*a*semitone.

GATE

Controls*the*duration*of*the*notes*sounded*at*each*step.

OCTAVE ZONE

Changes*the*pitch*display*range*in*units*of*an*octave.

UP:

DOWN:*

Raises*the*range*one*octave.

Lowers*the*range*one*octave.

STEP LENGTH

Specifies*the*length*of*the*pattern.*The*pattern*can*be*1–64* steps*long.

UTILITY

Clear:*

Copy:*

Clears*the*pattern.

Copies*and*pastes*the*pattern*to*or*from* the*range*of*steps*that*is*specified*in*STEP*

ZONE.

Moves*the*notes.

Move: *

STEP ZONE

Specifies*the*range*of*steps*shown*on*the*screen.*If*the* pattern*is*longer*than*16*steps,*you*can*turn*SCROLL*on*so* that*the*displayed*range*will*scroll*during*playback.

SEQUENCER MODE

Specifies*how*sequencer*playback*will*move*through*the* steps.

ODD:*

EVEN:*

FORWARD:* Move*from*left*to*right.

BACKWARD:* Move*from*right*to*left.

Play*the*odd-numbered*steps*twice.

Play*the*even-numbered*steps*twice.

THREE:*

RAND:*

Play*every*third*step*twice.

Play*the*steps*randomly.

DRUMS

DRUMS

Sub-bar

The*sub-bar*will*appear*when*you*tap*the*sub-bar*switch*in*the*navigation*bar.

STEP

Shows*the*main*screen*of*the*drum*machine.

EDIT MODE

Here*you*can*specify*whether*you*want*to*edit*the*drum* sound*or*the*drum*sequence.*The*corresponding*edit*screen* will*appear*when*you*select*the*desired*part*for*editing*in* the*“DRUM*PART.”

SYNTH:* This*shows*screens*where*you*can*edit*the* drum*sound*of*each*part.

) * Refer*to*

“EDIT*MODE*SYNTH*DRUM*PART*1–6*

(Sound*edit)”

SEQ:* This*shows*screens*where*you*can*edit*the* drum*sequence*of*each*part.*In*addition*to* specifying*the*on/off*timing*of*the*notes*in* the*main*screen,*you*can*also*create*diverse* sounds*by*controlling*parameters*such*as* pitch*and*duration*for*each*step.*You*can*also* enter*pitched*parts*other*than*drum*sounds.

) *

*Refer*to* *“EDIT*MODE*SEQ*DRUM*PART*1–6*(Sequence* edit).”

DRUM PART

Here*you*can*select*the*part*for*the*drum*sound*or*drum* sequence*you*want*to*edit.

Sound

The*sound*list*will*appear*when*you*tap*this*while*the*drum* sounds*edit*screens*are*shown.

Save button

Saves*the*edited*program.

) * *Refer*to*

*“Saving*your*sounds.”

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STEP

This*shows*the*main*screen*of*the*drum*machine.*In*this*screen*you*can*specify*the*parts*that*will*be*sounded*by*the*drum* machine*during*each*step.

Sub bar

Drums part

Step

Switches

Drum Pads

STEP ZONE UTILITY

Sub-bar

) * *See*

“Sub-bar.”

Drum parts

These*show*the*names*of*the*sounds*used*by*each*drum*part.

Step switches

These*are*note*on/off*switches.*Each*step*(1–16)*has*a*switch* for*each*part.*If*a*switch*is*on,*the*corresponding*part*will* sound*when*the*sequence*plays*that*step.

Drum pads

You*can*tap*these*pads*to*play*the*drum*machine.

STEP ZONE

These*specify*the*range*of*steps*shown*in*the*screen.*If*there* are*more*than*16*steps,*you*can*turn*SCROLL*on*so*that*the* displayed*range*will*scroll*during*playback.

UTILITY

Clear:*

Copy:*

Move:*

Clears*the*drum*pattern.

Copies*and*pastes*the*pattern*to*or*from* the*range*of*steps*that*is*specified*in*STEP*

ZONE.

Moves*the*notes*on*the*drum*part*1–6.

DRUMS

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EDIT MODE SYNTH DRUM PART 1–6 (Sound edit)

This*is*the*screen*for*editing*the*drum*sound.*Except*for*the*fact*that*there*are*two*effects*instead*of*the*arpeggiator,*this*is* the*same*edit*screen*as*for*the*synth.*Basic*functionality*and*usage*are*essentially*the*same.*The*C4*note*will*be*sampled*as* the*drum*sound.

) * See

*“SYN*1,*SYN*2*(Synthesizer*1,*2).”

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* There*are*no*ARPEGGIATOR*section*parameters*when*editing*a*drum*sound.

DRUMS

EDIT MODE SEQ DRUM PART 1–6 (Sequence edit)

This*is*the*screen*for*editing*the*drum*sequence.*It*shows*the*same*edit*screen*as*for*the*synth.*Basic*functionality*and*usage*are* essentially*the*same.*However,*the*GATE*setting*adds*the*option*of*1SHOT*(the*note*will*sound*at*the*length*of*the*sample*itself).

In*addition*to*turning*the*note*timing*on/off,*you*can*also*create*diverse*sounds*by*controlling*parameters*such*as*the*pitch* and*duration*of*each*step.*You*can*also*enter*pitched*parts*other*than*drum*sounds.

) * *See*

*“SEQ*1,*SEQ*2*(Sequencer*1,*2).”

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MIXER

In*this*screen*you*can*adjust*parameters*such*as*the*volume*and*pan*(stereo*position)*of*each*channel.

GAIN

EFFECT MIX

PAN

SOLO

MUTE

LEVEL

VOLUME UNIT

METER

MASTER EFFECT

SOLO/MUTE OFF

LEVEL

Adjusts*the*volume*of*the*corresponding*channel.*MASTER* adjusts*the*overall*volume.

MUTE

Silences*the*corresponding*channel.

SOLO

Allows*only*the*sound*of*the*corresponding*channel*to*be* heard.

PAN

Adjusts*the*stereo*position*of*the*corresponding*channel.

EFFECT MIX

Specifies* the* amount* of* sound* that's* sent* from* the* corresponding*channel*to*the*master*effect.

GAIN

Adjusts*the*gain*of*the*corresponding*channel.*Adjust*this* so*that*the*PEAK*LED*located*above*does*not*light-up.

SOLO/MUTE OFF

Turns*off*the*MUTE*setting*and*the*SOLO*setting*for*all* channels.

MASTER EFFECT

This*area*lets*you*adjust*master*effect*settings.*For*details*

on*the*effect*types*and*their*parameters,*refer*to* *“EFFECT.”

MIXER

VOLUME UNIT METER

Indicates*the*volume*of*the*master*output.

Automation

The*values*of*the*mixer’s*switches,*knobs,*and*faders*can*be* stored*for*each*step*of*pattern.*This*lets*you*automatically* control* those* parameters* while* the* pattern* plays.* The* method*of*recording*and*editing*automation*is*the*same*as** the*one*that’s*used*for*synth*automation.

) * *Refer*to*

“Automation”

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EFFECT

KORG*iPolysix*provides*the*following*effects.

•*Dedicated*synthesizer*effect:*1*unit

•*Dedicated*drum*sound*effect:*2*units

•*Master*effect*built*into*the*mixer:*1*unit

By*taking*advantage*of*these*effects,*you*can*give*your* sound*a*wide*range*of*variety.*You*can*choose*from*a*total* of*28*types*of*effect,*including*delay*and*reverb.

Effect types

Polysix Chorus

This*effect*reproduces*the*chorus*effect*that*was*built*into* the*Polysix.*It*adds*modulation,*spaciousness,*and*a*sense* of*vibrato*to*the*sound*by*mixing*the*original*sound*with*a* pitch-modulated*sound.

1: SPEED* Adjusts*the*speed*at*which*the*pitch*is* modulated.

2: SPREAD* Adjusts*the*left/right*spaciousness.

Polysix Phase

This*effect*reproduces*the*phase*effect*that*was*built*into* the*Polysix.*It*adds*modulation,*spaciousness,*and*a*sense* of*vibrato*to*the*sound*by*mixing*the*original*sound*with*a* pitch-modulated*sound.*You*can*obtain*a*distinctive*sense* of*transparency*by*combining*this*with*Polysix*Chorus*in* different*ways.



Polysix Ensemble

This*effect*reproduces*the*ensemble*effect*that*was*built* into*the*Polysix.*It*adds*a*deep*sense*of*chorus*by*mixing* multiple*copies*of*pitch-modulated*sound.

1: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*effect.


Chorus/Flanger

Chorus/Flanger*adds*spaciousness*and*a*sense*of*vibrato*by* mixing*the*original*sound*with*a*pitch-modulated*sound.

Compared*with*Polysix*Chorus/Phase,*it*produces*an*effect* with*more*of*an*edge.


2: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*effect.*Turning*the* knob*clockwise*will*change*from*a*chorus* to*a*flanger*effect,*making*the*modulation* more*intense.

Phaser

This*effect*adds*modulation*to*the*sound*by*mixing*the* original*sound*with*sound*whose*phase*is*being*cyclically* modulated.

1: SPEED* Adjusts*the*speed*of*modulation.

2: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*effect.

Auto Pan

This*effect*modulates*the*left/right*volume*of*the*input* signal.*Increasing*the*Depth*will*produce*greater*left/right* spread.

1: FREQ* Adjusts*the*rate*at*which*the*left/right* volume*is*modulated.

2: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*depth*of*the*auto*pan*effect.

Pump

This*effect*cyclically*changes*the*volume*of*the*input*signal.

1: FREQ* Adjusts* the* rate* that* the* volume* is* modulated.*The*output*volume*will*rise* at*the*beats*following*the*specified*cycle.

2: ATTACK* Adjusts*the*way*in*that*the*volume*will* rise.*Higher*settings*make*the*volume*rise* more*gradually.

EFFECT

Slicer

This*effect*cyclically*gates*(cuts)*the*input*signal.

1: FREQ* Adjusts*the*rate*of*gating.

2: HOLD TIME* Adjusts*the*duration*of*time*that*the* sound*is*being*output.

Ring Mod

This*modulates*the*sound*to*add*a*metallic*resonance*or* give*it*a*sound-effect-like*character.

1: FREQ* Specifies* the* frequency* at* which* modulation*will*be*applied.*Turning*the* knob*clockwise*will*raise*the*frequency.

2: BALANCE* Adjusts*the*balance*between*the*effect* sound*and*direct*sound.

Grain Shifter

This*effect*takes*an*extremely*short*sample*of*the*sound*at* a*specified*rate,*and*plays*it*back*continuously.

1: SPEED* Specifies*the*tempo-synchronized*sampling* rate*and*sampling*time*in*units*of*a*note* value.

2: BALANCE* Adjusts*the*balance*between*the*effect* sound*and*direct*sound.

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Short Delay

This*effect*delays*the*sound.*This*is*a*cross*feedback*delay* with*a*short*delay*time.*It*is*not*synchronized*to*the*tempo.

1: TIME* Specifies*the*delay*time.

2: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*delay*depth*and*the*amount* of*feedback.

BPM Delay

This*effect*delays*the*sound.*This*is*a*cross*feedback*delay* that*is*synchronized*to*the*tempo.

1: TIME* Specifies*the*tempo-synchronized*delay*in* units*of*a*note*value.

2: DEPTH* Adjusts*the*delay*depth*and*the*amount* of*feedback.

Room Reverb

This*simulates*the*reverberation*and*ambience*of*a*room.

1: TIME* Adjusts*the*reverberation*time.

2: LEVEL* Adjusts*the*level*of*reverberation.

Hall Reverb

This*simulates*the*reverberation*of*a*large*hall*or*stadium.

1: TIME*

2: LEVEL*

Adjusts*the*reverberation*time.

Adjusts*the*level*of*reverberation.

Gate Reverb

This*effect*uses*the*input*signal*to*gate*the*reverb*output.*It* is*effective*when*applied*to*sounds*such*as*a*snare*drum.

1: TIME*

2: LEVEL*

Adjusts*the*gate's*release*time.*Higher*values* allow*the*gate*to*remain*open,*so*that*the* reverberation*will*continue*to*be*heard.

Adjusts*the*level*of*reverberation.

Compressor

This*effect*compresses*the*input*signal*from*an*individual* instrument*sound*such*as*a*drum,*making*it*more*consistent* and*punchy.*It*is*also*an*effective*way*to*emphasize*the* sense*of*attack.

1: SENS* Adjusts*the*sensitivity*of*the*compressor.*

Raising* this* value* will* boost* low-level* sounds.

2: ATTACK* Adjusts*the*speed*of*the*attack*after*which* the* compressor* will* begin* to* operate.*

Raising*this*value*will*produce*a*slower* attack*envelope.

Master Compressor

This*effect*compresses*the*input*signal*from*a*rhythm* pattern*or*song,*making*it*more*consistent*and*punchy.*It* is*also*an*effective*way*to*emphasize*the*sense*of*attack.

1: SENS* Adjusts*the*sensitivity*of*the*compressor.*

Raising* this* value* will* boost* low-level* sounds.

2: ATTACK* Adjusts*the*speed*of*the*attack*after*which* the* compressor* will* begin* to* operate.*

Raising*this*value*will*produce*a*slower* attack*envelope.

Drive

This*effect*drives*the*input*signal,*boosting*it*to*create* natural*distortion.

1: GAIN* Adjusts*the*amount*of*distortion*by*adjusting* the*input*level*of*the*distortion*circuit.

2: LEVEL* Adjusts*the*output*level.

Distortion

This*distortion*effect*creates*hard*distortion.

1: GAIN*

2: LEVEL*

Adjusts*the*amount*of*distortion*by*adjusting* the*input*level*of*the*distortion*circuit.

Adjusts*the*output*level.

Valve Force

This*effect*simulates*the*soft*distortion*and*fatness*that*are* characteristic*of*a*vacuum*tube*amp*circuit.

EFFECT

1: TUBE GAIN* Adjusts*the*amount*of*distortion*and* fatness.

Decimator

This*lowers*the*sample*rate*and*bit*depth*to*intentionally* simulate*the*rough*sound*of*an*inexpensive*sampler.

1: FREQ* Adjusts*the*tonal*character.*Increasing*this* value*will*lower*the*sample*rate,*making* the*sound*more*"lo-fi."

2: BALANCE* Adjusts*the*balance*of*the*effect*sound*and* direct*sound.

EQ

This*is*a*shelving-type*equalizer.*It*boosts*or*cuts*the*level* of*the*low*and*high*frequency*ranges.

1: LOW GAIN* Adjusts*the*low*frequency*range.

2: HIGH GAIN* Adjusts*the*high*frequency*range.

Peaking EQ

This*boosts*or*cuts*the*level*of*the*frequency*range*that* you*specify.

1: FC* Specifies*the*center*of*the*frequency*range* that*will*be*boosted*or*cut.

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2: GAIN* Adjusts*the*gain.*When*the*knob*is*in*the* center,*the*response*is*flat.*At*the*maximum* and*minimum*positions,*the*level*will*be* boosted*or*cut*by*+/-15*dB.

LPF

This*is*a*filter*that*allows*only*the*low-frequency*sound*to* pass,*making*the*sound*darker*and*more*mellow.

1: CUTOFF* Adjusts*the*cutoff*frequency.

2: RESONANCE* Boosts* the* region* near* the* cutoff* frequency,* adding* a* distinctive* character*to*the*sound.

HPF

This*is*a*filter*that*allows*only*the*high-frequency*sound*to* pass,*making*the*sound*harder*and*brighter.

1: CUTOFF* Adjusts*the*cutoff*frequency.


BPF

This*is*a*filter*that*cuts*all*but*the*frequency*range*you* specify,*allowing*you*to*emphasize*just*a*portion*of*the* sound.

1: CUTOFF* Adjusts*the*cutoff*frequency.


Comb Filter

A*comb*filter*contains*alternating*regions*that*pass*or*cut*the* sound,*giving*a*distinctive*character*to*the*sound.

1: FREQ* Adjusts*the*spacing*of*the*"teeth*of*the* comb."*Higher*settings*produce*a*finertoothed*comb;*a*larger*number*of*regions* will*be*cut.*This*is*adjusted*so*that*the* teeth*of*the*comb*are*spaced*at*semitone* intervals.

2: FEEDBACK*Adjusts*the*amount*of*feedback*for*the* comb* filter.* Higher* settings* produce* greater*boost*at*each*tooth*of*the*comb.

Taking Mod

This* effect* adds* vowel* formants* to* the* input* sound,* producing*the*impression*of*a*human*voice.

1: FORMANT* Adjusts*the*formant.*Turning*the*knob* clockwise* will* smoothly* change* the* formant*through*the*range*of*[a]-[e]-[o]-

[u]-[i].

2: Offset* Specifies*the*pitch*of*the*formant*frequency.

PATTERN/SONG

In*this*screen*you*can*select*the*pattern*that*you*want*to*play*or* edit,*and*create*a*song*by*placing*patterns*in*the*desired*order.*

You*can*also*switch*patterns*in*real*time*while*you*perform.

This*screen*will*appear*when*you*tap*the*display*on*the* navigation*bar.

PATTERN

Here*is*where*you*can*select*the*pattern*that*you*want*to* play*or*edit.*You*can*also*switch*patterns*in*real*time*while* you*perform.

This*will*appear*if*you*tap*the*display*when*play*mode*is* set*to*PATTERN.

Pattern select

PATTERN/SONG

Pattern select

Here*is*where*you*can*select*the*pattern*that*you*want*to* play*or*edit.

The*selected*pattern*is*shown*in*orange.

PATTERN ZONE

Choose*the*patterns*that*are*shown*in*the*pattern*select*area.

1-16:*

17-32:*

Patterns*1–16*are*shown.

Patterns*17–32*are*shown.

TEMPO

This*is*where*you*can*specify*the*playback*tempo*of*the* pattern.*You*can*use*either*tap*tempo*or*the*tempo*knob* to*set*the*tempo.

* The*tempo*settings*of*the*song*and*the*pattern*are* linked.

SWING

This*adjusts*the*swing.

* The*swing*settings*of*the*song*and*the*pattern*are* linked.

PATTERN ZONE TEMPO SWING PATTERN

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PATTERN CHANGE

This*specifies*how*pattern*changes*will*occur.

LOCK:* If*this*is*on,*the*pattern*that’s*currently* playing*will*finish*playing*to*its*end,*and* then*the*newly-selected*pattern*will*play.*

If*this*is*off,*the*pattern*will*change*the* instant*you*select*the*new*pattern.

UTILITY

These*are*utility*functions*that*let*you*clear,*copy*or*swap* patterns.

CLEAR:*

COPY:*

SWAP:*

Clears*the*contents*of*the*pattern.*Tap*

CLEAR*(the*pattern*select*area*will*blink),* and*then*select*the*pattern*that*you*want* to*clear.

Copies*a*pattern.*Tap*COPY*(the*pattern* select*area*will*blink),*then*select*the*copysource*pattern,*and*finally*select*the*copydestination*pattern.

Exchanges*two*patterns.*Tap*SWAP*(the* pattern*select*area*will*blink),*and*then* select*the*two*patterns*that*you*want*to* exchange.

SONG

Here*you*can*create*a*song*by*placing*patterns*in*the*desired* order.*A*song*can*contain*up*to*100*patterns.*This*screen* will*appear*if*you*tap*the*display*when*the*play*mode*is* set*to*SONG.

Song location

Pattern number

Pattern assign grid

Loop region

PATTERN ZONE TEMPO

SONG POSITION

SWING LOOP

In*this*grid,*the*vertical*columns*are*the*pattern*numbers* and*the*horizontal*rows*are*the*steps*of*the*song.*Tap*a* grid*location*to*assign*a*pattern*(vertical*column)*to*a*step*

(horizontal*row).

Song location

This*is*the*location**number*within*the*song.*The*range*of* location*that*will*play*is*shown*in*orange.

Pattern number

This*is*the*pattern*number.

Pattern assign grid

This*is*where*you*can*assign*a*pattern*to*each*step.

PATTERN ZONE

Here*is*where*you*can*select*the*range*of*patterns*shown*in* the*vertical*column.

1-16:* Patterns*1–16*are*shown.

17-32:* Patterns*17–32*are*shown.

SONG POSITION

These*switches*scroll*the*displayed*range*of*location.

TEMPO

Here*you*can*specify*the*playback*tempo*of*the*song.*You* can*use*either*tap*tempo*or*the*tempo*knob*to*set*the*tempo.

* The*tempo*settings*of*the*song*and*the*pattern*are* linked.

SWING

This*adjusts*the*swing.

PATTERN/SONG

* The*swing*settings*of*the*song*and*the*pattern*are* linked.

LOOP

This*switch*plays*the*specified*region*of*steps*as*a*loop.

Assigning patterns to a song

As*an*example,*here’s*how*to*assign*patterns*to*locations*

1*through*8.

1.

Assign a pattern to each location 1 through 8. At each of the locations 1 through 8, tap the grid location that intersects with the pattern number you want to assign.

Grid*locations*to*which*you’ve*assigned*a*pattern*are* shown*in*white.

By* default,* patterns* 1–16* are* shown* in* the* vertical* column.*If*you*want*to*see*patterns*17–32,*tap*PATTERN*

ZONE*17–32*in*the*lower*left.

Loop playback

1.

Tap the loop switch to turn it on.

The*loop*icon*“* *”*will*appear*on*the*right*of*the* display.

2.

Tap a step number to specify the loop region.

For*example*if*you*want*steps*1*through*8*to*play*as*a* loop,*tap*the*green*marks*that*correspond*to*the*location* numbers.*The*locations*you’ve*specified*as*the*loop* region*are*shown*in*orange.

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Export

This*lets*you*upload*songs*or*patterns*to*“Polyshare”*()

“Sharing” )*or*export*them*to*an*audio*file.

Upload & Share

This*lets*you*convert*song*data*to*an*audio*file*and*upload*it* to*“Polyshare.”*The*song*data*can*also*be*uploaded*together* with*the*audio*file.

1.

Select the song that you want to upload.

2.

Tap the export icon “ ”; then in the menu that appears, choose “Upload&Share.”

3.

In the upload screen that appears, enter information about the song.

4.

When you’ve finished entering all of the information, tap “Upload.” The time required for uploading will depend on the length of the song and on the state of your Internet connection.

Render

Depending*on*the*screen*that’s*currently*selected,*this*will* write*the*song*or*pattern*as*an*audio*file.

This*will*create*a*wave*format*16-bit*44.1*kHz*stereo*audio* file.

AudioCopy

Depending*on*the*screen*that’s*currently*selected,*this*will* write*the*song*or*pattern*as*an*audio*file*and*copy*it*to*the*

Clipboard.

WIST

WIST*(Wireless*Sync-Start*Technology)*is*a*Korg*technology* that*wirelessly*connects*two*iPad/iPhone*apps*so*that*they* can*start*playing*simultaneously.

Korg*and*other*companies*are*continuing*to*release*WISTcompatible*apps.*For*more*about*WIST-compatible*apps,* refer*to*the*following*page.

•*http://www.korguser.net/wist/

Sending a file to Mac/PC

1.

Use a USB cable to connect the iPad to your Mac/PC.

2.

Start up iTunes on the Mac/PC.

3.

In the left sidebar of iTunes, select iPad.

4.

In the tabs above, select “Apps.”

5.

Scroll down, and from the apps under file sharing, choose “iPolysix.”

6.

The exported audio files are shown in “iPolysix documents” at the right.

Drag*and*drop*to*copy*a*file*to*your*Mac/PC.*To*delete*a* file,*select*it*and*then*press*the*delete*key*of*the*keyboard.

* Don’t*delete*any*folder*or*file*other*than*an*audio* file.*On*PC,*a*folder*named*“.ipolysix.d”*will*be* visible,*but*deleting*this*may*make*all*the*data*you* created*disappear.

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Sharing

Here*you*can*access*“Polyshare.”*Based*on*the*“SoundCloud”*music*sharing*service,*Polyshare*is*a*song*sharing*stage*where* iPolysix*users*can*share*their*songs.*You*can*publish,*share,*and*remix*your*songs*with*iPolysix*users*around*the*world.

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Stream

Shows*the*songs*that*users*have*uploaded.

All Users:* Shows*all*songs*uploaded*by*users.

Followers:* Shows* songs* by* users* whom* you* are* following.

Charts

Top:*

Featured:*

Shows* the* currently* popular* songs* in* descending*order.

Shows*the*featured*songs.

KORG Official

Shows*official*Korg*demo*songs.

REMIX

Of*the*uploaded*songs,*shows*songs*that*can*be*remixed.

Activity

Shows*activity*within*“Polyshare.”

Me

Tracks:* Shows*the*songs*that*you’ve*uploaded.

Likes:* Shows*the*songs*that*you’ve*liked.

Followings:* Shows*the*users*who*you*are*following.

Followers:* Shows*the*users*who*are*following*you.

News

Shows*the*latest*news*from*Korg.

Appendices

Control change assignments for the iPolysix’s parameters

Section

SYN

MIDI Channel = 1, 2

Parameters

VCO OCTAVE

VCO WAVEFORM

VCO PW/PWM

VCO PWM SPEED

VCO EG INT

VCO SUB OSC

VCF CUTOFF

VCF RESONANCE

VCF EG INTENSITY

VCF KBD TRACK

VCF MODE

OUTPUT VOLUME

MG KEY SYNC

MG TEMPO SYNC

MG FREQUENCY

MG DELAY

MG LEVEL

MG MODE

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27

24

76

20

71

79

85

91

7

28

15

94

82

74

CC#

22

77

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Appendices

SYN

MIDI Channel = 1, 2

SEQ

MIDI Channel = 1

EG ATTACK

EG DECAY

EG SUSTAIN

EG RELEASE

VCA MODE

VCA ATTENUATOR

ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF

ARPEGGIATOR KEY SYNC

ARPEGGIATOR TEMPO SYNC

ARPEGGIATOR SPEED

ARPEGGIATOR RANGE

ARPEGGIATOR MODE

ARPEGGIATOR LATCH

KEY ASSIGN MODE HOLD 87

KEY ASSIGN MODE UNISON DETUNE 92

KEY ASSIGN MODE UNISON SPREAD 93

EFFECTS ON/OFF

EFFECTS TYPE

96

95

EFFECTS EDIT1

EFFECTS EDIT2

97

98

PITCH BEND RANGE

PITCH TRANSPOSE

Wheel

START/STOP

(64 – 127: START, 0 – 63: STOP)

90

18

1

30

31

21

23

26

25

111

73

75

70

72

86

11

88

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MIXER

MIDI Channel = 1 – 8

MIXER MASTER

MIDI Channel = 1

LEVEL

PAN

EFFECT MIX

GAIN

MIXER MASTER LEVEL 109

MIXER MASTER SOLO/MUTE OFF 110

MIXER MASTER EFFECT ON/OFF 100

9

8

10

3

MIXER MASTER EFFECT TYPE

MIXER MASTER EFFECT EDIT1

MIXER MASTER EFFECT EDIT2

99

101

102

Specifications

System:

•*Polysix*polyphonic*synthesizer*x*2

•*Analog*polyphonic*sequencer*x*2*

•*Sampling*drum*machine*x*1

•*Analog*mixer*x*1

Synthesizer:

•*Analog*modeling*synthesizer

•*Electronic*circuit*modeling*technology*CMT*(Component*

Modeling*Technology)

•*Max*voice*polyphony:*6*voice*per*1*unit

•*Expanded*functionality*that’s*unique*to*iPolysix,*such*as*

VCF*HPF*and*VCO*EG*Intensity

•*50*Synthesizer*sounds

•*28*types*of*built-in*internal*effects

Sequencer:

•*64*step*analog*polyphonic*sequencer

•*6*types*of*sequence*modes

Specifications

Drum machine:

•*6*part*/*64*steps*drum*machine

•*Polysix*sampling*sound*engine*

•*50*Drum*sounds

•*Also*usable*as*a*pitched*part*by*controlling*the*note

Mixer:

•*8*channel*mixer*with*VU*meters,*developed*the*KMX-8* model.

•*28*types*of*built-in*master*effects

Song, Pattern:

•*32*patterns*per*1*song,*Max:*100*measures

•*Tempo*(20*–*300*BPM),*tap*tempo*function

•*Swing*function*

Effect Type:

•*28* types,* including* the* chorus/phase/ensemble* that* typifies*the*Polysix

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Controllers:

•*Performance*keyboard*that*lets*you*change*the*number* of*keys

•*Dual*Kaoss*Pads*that*support*chordal*performance

•*35*types*of*scale*and*parameter*control*support

Others:

•**Use*the*Polyshare*music*sharing*stage*to*publish,*share,* and*remix*songs*online

•**Audio*export*(WAV.*File*format)

•**WIST*(Wireless*Sync-Start*Technology)*support

•**Audio*Copy*support

•*Support*for*performing*with*a*USB-MIDI*keyboard*(via* the*Apple*iPad*Camera*Connection*Kit)

System requirements;

•*iPad*mini*or*iPad*series*(iPad*2*or*later*is*recommended)

•*iOS*5.1*or*later

** This*app*is*specifically*for*iPad.*It*will*not*work*on*iPhone/ iPod*touch.

Support and service

If*you*have*questions*about*this*product,*please*contact*the*

Korg*distributor*in*the*country*where*you*purchased*it.

Information to provide when contacting us

In* order* for* us* to* help* you,* we’ll* need* the* following* information*since*product*support*cannot*be*provided* without*it

•*Your*name

•*The*name*and*version*of*the*product*(How*to*check*the* version)

•*The*name*of*the*device*that*you’re*using

•*The*version*of*the*operating*system

•*Your*question*(provide*as*much*detail*as*possible)*

Before you contact us

•*Before*you*contact*us,*check*whether*this*manual*or*

Online*FAQ*has*an*answer*for*your*question.

•*Please*be*aware*that*we*cannot*answer*questions*about* products* that* are* not* made* by* Korg,* such* as* basic* operation*of*your*hardware*device,*or*general*questions* about*creating*songs*or*sounds.

Support and service

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