Korg X50 Music Synthesizer Operation Guide

HYPER INTEGRATED ; | SYNTHESIS SYSTEM EQ Precautions Location Using the unit inthe following locations can result in à mal- function. "A direct sunlight « Locations of extreme temperature or humictity « Excessively dusty or dirty locations « Locations of excessive vibration - Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connectthe designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. Interference with other electrical devices Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable dis- tance from radios and televisions. Handling To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. Care If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe itwith à clean, dry cloth. 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All other product and company names are trademarks ar registered trademarks oftheir respective holders. instrument, please read this manual careful ty. Thank vou for purchas me the Korg X50 Music Synthesizer. To help vou get the most out of vour new About this manual The owner's manuals and how to use them The X50 come with the follow ng owner's mama als. = Operation Guide = Parameter Guide (inchided in the CD-ROM) Operation Guide Please read this first. It explams the names and functions of each part ofthe X50, how to make connections, basic operation, an overview of each mode, and how to edit sounds. Tht mide ako explams the arpeggnator function, effects, and drumktts. The Operation Guide also contams troublezhoot- ing information, and supplemental mformation such as specifications. Parameter Guide The Parameter Guide contams explanations and other mformation re gard ng the operations ofthe parameters and settings on the X50. The explanations are organized by mode, and page. Explanations and other information on the effects and their parameters are alzo provided for teach effect. Refer to thx guide when ar unfamiliar parameter appears in the display, or when you need to know more about a particular function. Conventions in this manual Abbreviations for the manuals OG, PG In the documentation, references to the manuals are abbreviated az follows. OG: Operation Guide PG: Parameter Guide Procedure steps 1.2.3.... This mdicates the steps ofa procedure. Symbols 4, IT], Note These symbols respectrveby indicate a caution, a MIDI-re hted exp anation, a supplementary note. Example screen displays The values of the parameters shown m the exam- pe screens ofthis manual are only for explana- tory purposes, and may not necessary match the values that appear mthe LCD display of vour instrument. MIDI-related explanations CC# 1z an abbreviation for Control Change Num- ber. In exp lanations of MIDI messages, numbers in square brackets [ ] always indicate hexadecimal mumbers. Table of Contents Precatiots............. e... 00 se caca ce ve ea car ve ea can 1 Simple program editing .….…..…...….…..….….…..…..….…. A3 Performance Edit.....coooev eevee 43 REALTIME CONTROLS SL 2 PL м [SELECT] меннее . cenar 43 Aboutthis manual... ....e ===. eee... li I 1 Кебр) 3 ен ннннннненененнненененененеее] Playing programs and combinations ................2 Detailed Editing with Programs ................ 46 LEtening to the demo songs... Before you begin editing... Ö Savino your edits........ 43 Baz x oscillator settings.......... 7 Introduction .......... e... 9 Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs)....................30 Usmg Altemate Modulatior ............———————.JJ1 Main features ......... vier ..._ .... eee mmnee nece нее... 9 Front and rear panel essen 11 Un Fear 52 Front pañnel............ 1] Using the Amp sect1o1l...........— 55 Rear pane l.............. 14 Ect s.r cere cers seen O Objects in the Display and their functions ..... 15 , o , , Playing and Editing Combinations.57 Basic Information... ===... == ree... 17 About the X50" modes .......... e .— om LT Playing combinations......... e e. Sf Selecting cOomMbmMat1oN se 37 Basıc operation 19 Simple combination editiNQ vs ноннк сонно 60 Turning the power 0 Of ass ноннноннннное 23 Changms the programs within the Comnecting the AC adapter... ———— 23 © : Adjusting a timbre's pan and vohune ............60 REALTIME CONTROLS SL 2 Bl м [SELECT] меннее . Öl Turnme the power OL... 23 Turning the power off.......... dé Connections ......... . e... eee. eceee nenes неее оо... 25 Saving your die Öl Basıc COMMON Seren 2 Detailed Editing with Combinations arras 67 Commectmg a damper pedal foot sw teh, or foot pedal............. 26 CNE Selecting a program for each tumbre ...............63 Status and MIDI settings... Ö3 Lavers, Sp hts, and Velocity sw iches..............04 Playing and Editing Programs....... 37 Altering Programs to fit within a COINMDIMAtION cocoon eevee ress see cree 66 Comectino a corpiker........ ——w— =D Comectins MIDI devices ........ FI Playing Programs. uu e === e. ee. 37 EfeCto......... ..emeemeenenceceeeezeee ene encececaeenenene merecer 08 Selecting programms FT Using Controllers.......... 0 IV Using and Editing Multi sets.......... 69 MIDI considerations ........ anna 69 Selecting a nmiltiset ........... 69 Assigning a programto a track, and setting the volume and patl....... 70 Copyme the settmes ofa combmation to a ПОЙ веб... 72 What vou can do mMukimeode......................73 Altermg Programs to fit withm a Multi zet....74 Lavers, Splt=, and Velocity Sw iches.............73 Saving your edits........ TD Control via MIDI... 70 Effects settings ................——.—... 79 Effects in eachmode......... eee 79 Effect types. moeemmeceezeeemeeen snes 10 Effect settmos for a pro grati... «mmm. Effect settmos in combmation, and Multi......84 Dynamic modulation and BPPM/MIDI Sync. 85 Savme edited effect settires ne BÔ Bypassing the msert effect or the master effects e eeneeeneeeeeeee reee cone eneese nene rene name BÖ Сю Ба! Моде... 87 How Global mode 18 structurrec........ =——eU7 System setup 0: SVELEIT serrer 87 MIDI-related settmez 1:MIDI.......................B9 Creatmg 1er scales 2:Uzer Scale..................89 Settmo category names 3: Category Name cocoon 90 Saving the slobalzettings ...........—«—————— 90 Глина, Ей А: ОК, Arpeggiator 5: Arp Pattern settmgsz..............90 Arpeggiator settings...................... 91 Arpeggiator features m Programmode.…....….…....…..……reeisecesenenncn IL The arpeggiator m Comb mation and Multi yate cece EEE SD Creating a User arpegg 10 pattern...................99 SAVING à USET ATpéeSSlO ww mm... 104 Synchronzmyg the arpeggiator..................... 105 Using Drum KIES.............. e... 107 What = a Drum Et? eee 107 Before you start editing... LOT Savmge a drum kit.......... e. 110 Other functions ...........——————. 111 Restorme the factory settmes (Loading the preloaded data) ... errr ear een 111 Assigning a name Renamo).............112 Settmo the functions of [5W1] and [SW2] .....113 Assignme functions to REALTIME CONTROLS B-mode knobs [1]H4]................113 Adpstmg the бер Бу contrast .......................114 Tap tempo control............. we... 114 Appendices.................. eee... eee... 115 Saving data... errr rr eee ee 115 Types of data that canbe saved .....................1135 About the Edit Buffer ........... 116 Troublesho oting........- == ==. 117 specifications and options ......... e. 120 Specifications ...........— 120 Operating requirements for connection to a COTTIPUILET Loire reer creer errr reer 21 vi Quick Start This Quik Start 1z provided for those who just want to get started trying out the sounds richt away. It explains how to set up the X50, how to select programs and control the sound, and how to lis- ten to the demo songs. After you ve fimshed readmg th Quack Start section, please akEo take a look at the fullexplana- tions that follow. Setup Aa Make all vour cormections with the power off (on all umt=!). Ifyou don't, you may damage your speaker system or damage vour X30 and/or other equipment. Pleaze uze caution. 1. Cormect the inchided AC adapter Use only the AC adapter meluded with Connecting the AC adapter the 30. Do not use amy other AC EE = STANDET adapter. 5 4 Cable hook — co i 2. Cormect the X50 to vour audi [= powerswiten monitoring system — Using standard audio cables with 1/4" 1 Power connector phone plugs, cormect the X50" (MAIN AC adapter Be careful not to OUTPUT) L/MONO and R output acks pr to the mput Jacks of vour rmxer, à 2 wrap the cable amplified montor speakers, or audio Pluginto an AC through the cable recording device. outlet hook. If youre letenns through headphones, < cormect therm to the headphone jack 3 Power cable located on the left front ofthe X50. The headphones produce the same signal az the (MAIN OUTPUT) LAMONO and R jacks. Audio output device connections С — С — Powered monitors Adjust the МРОТ МРОТ [VOLUME] slider Power switch L/MONO | Headphones НРК 1 E MT = TTT PHONES Quick Start 3. Lower the X30's [VOLUME] slider. Turn on your audio montor systemand set the volume to a normal level 4. Turn on the X30 by pressing the power swich located on the rear panel S. Slowkby raise the 350°: [VOLUME] zhider to an appropriate vohune. Playing programs and combinations By default, Combmation mode will be selected when you turn on the power Play the keyboard, and you will hear the sound ofbank A comb nation murber 000. A combination consists ofUp to e ht programs that are split, zoned, layered or velociy”- swiched across the keyboard. A combmation can ako use Up to two Arpeggiators s 1muilta- neously (a program can use only one Arpeggiator), ktt mg vou produce far more complex sounds than a smele program. Although you could simply contimie se lectme and p ayme different combmations, let'= start by select mg and hstenine to the “basic” sounds ofthe X50 — programs. Mate: If you don't hear any sound when vou play the keyboard: Check the cormections once again. Also make sure that the X50's VOLUME and the volume of your powered speakers or stereo amp are turned up appropriately Selecting programs by bank and number a IT 2 4 CATT OEY ALTEA PAC 1. Press the [PROG] button. (The button will hight.) This 12 the Program mode. Notice that the upper lme ofthe disp ay indicates “PROC 0: P ay” (mode name, page number and name). Mode name Page number and name Parameter name Category number and name Tab name Tempo | Bank PROG 0:Pla | Program:Program Select number Bank A Category 89: 510wW5ymth J=188 Program _ 000: Portamento Pad select FSWT Porta SU CERES: AnobiE FortTm Hnob5E KMod3 : (program LSWZ SZ Mod.Cc#81 À Hnob2B KMod2_ HnobdB HMod4 : number rogram гр | and name) | Tab Control assign list 2. Make sure that “Program Select” (programnumber and name) 1s selected. Ifthis is not selected, se the ClickPomt [0 [O] ] to highlight the “Program Select” mdication. 3. Turnthe [VALUE] dialto zelect the program vou want to play You can also præss the center ofthe ChekPomt to highlisht the field, then use [O ][O ]to select a program, and press the center to fmalize your selection. 4. Press one ofthe PROG BANE [AJ-[JGM] button to switch banks. Playing programs and combinations When vou select a different Bank, that buttons LED wall Light, and the selected bank wall appear m the leff side ofthe display: For example, to select bank B, press the PROG BANK [B] button. The [B] button will ight, and the name Bank Bwill appear n the lefi ofthe display: The [GM] button operates different kr from the other bank buttons. Each time voupress this button, the bank will switch m the orderof G1 gid) GI gd)... ete. The prograim: are organized into banks of 128 (except for g(d)). Select the desired bank, and then select a programnumber withm that bank. 5. Phythe keyboard to hear the program vou selected. Wiule playme the keyboard, use the [MOD] wheel, [PITCH] wheel, [SW1][SW2], and realt me controllers to modifythe sound. The result will differ dependme onthe program, so p hythe keyboard while operatme these controllers to hear what they do. For more about the controllers, see “Usmg controllers to modify the sound” (+ p. 5). You can ako prezs the [ AUDITION] button (it will heht) and ariff(phrase) suitable for that pro gram will play automatically: Selecting programs by category You can also select programs by their category; such az kevboard, organ, bass, or dnuns. 13 2 4 PEC MAME 1. Press the [CATEGORY] button. The category memuwill appear. Category No. Sel (Select) Prog/Category:69:SlousSunth se Ext 1] Keyb Bass] [Motid AGBE:Portamento Pad_* orga SM GE] © ABB9:5aw Strings 7 = 2 9092: HELLS: overture Pad Bell) [Wood 993! ABA1:Korgmatose [Strin Guitd [Lead] [Drum] | 664; A857:FlutaSonic Pad Category Program à = ú 2. You can use the [PAGE+]] PAGE-] buttons to step through the categories one by one. For example if you choose 00: Keyboard, you Il be able to select ont from programs that are in the Keyboard category The Keyboard category contams programs such as acoustic piano, and electr piano etc. 3. Byusmgthe [VALUE] dialor the ChckPomt [1 [O] ] to select programs, you can step through the programs m the same category: 4. Press the [MENT OK] button to confirm your selection. If vou decide not to select a program, press the [EXTT/CANCEL] button. Note: You can also switch categories byusme the ClikPont [O [0 | to select “Category No?” in the top lne ofthe category menu and then turnmg the [VALUE] dial Quick Start Selecting combinations by bank and number / DOUAI Fi o 1. Press a [COMBI] button. (The button will heht.) You will enter Combmation mode. Notice that the upper Ime ofthe display mdicates “COMBI O: Play” (mode name, page number and name). Mode name Page number and name Parameter name Category number and name Tab name Tempo I Bank COMBI Ú:Pla | Combination: Combi Select number Bank A Category 66:Keyboard 4=095 Combi Select 000: StereophonicKeys (combination ET Be tove Down Hnobik Attack "Hnob3k HMod: $ numher and SWZ OFF ¿Hnob2E kModz _ HnobdE KModd : name) combi JT Froa Jl Mix arr. A Ars | LArp. A arp. € ) Tab Control assign list 2. Make sure that “Combi Select” (combination mimber and name) в selected. Ifthis is not selected, use the C hekPont [1 ][0 | to haghlight the Combi Select” mdication. 3. Turnthe [VALUE] dialto select the corbmation youwant to play 4. Press a COMBI BANK [A]--[C] button to switch banks. When you select a different Bank, the buxton's LED will hoht, and the selected bank wall appear on the lef side ofthe display: For example, to select bank B, press the COMBI BANK [B] button. The [B] button will Leht, and the name Bank B will appear mthe leti ofthe disp lay: Comb mat ons are orgamzed mto banks of 128. Select the destred bank, and then se ect a corbmation number within that bank. 3. Play the kevboard to hear the comb mat ion vou selected. While playing the kevboard, uze the [MOD] wheel, [PTTCH] wheel, [SW1][SW2], and realtime controllers to modify the sound. The result will differ dependmg on the corrbmation, zo p lay the kevboard while operating these controllers to hear what they do. Mate: You can't use the | AUDITION] button to play a riff (phrase) in Combination mode. Selecting combinations by category In Combmation mode you can select combination: by category just as in Program mode. For the procedure, see “Selectimo programs by category” (+ p.3). Playing programs and combinations Using controllers to modify the sound You can operate the X50's [MOD] wheel, [PITCH] wheel, [SW1][5W2], and realtime controllers to add express ve variation to vour performances. [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel You can use the [PIICH]| wheel and [MOD] wheel located at the upper kff ofthe kevboardto varythe ptch or adjust the depth of modulation. The actualresult will depend onthe program and combmation, but theze controllers are normally used to apply the following effects. Raise the pitch PITCH MOD | Deepenthe vibrato Low er thie pitch | REALTIME CONTROLS [1],[2], [3], [4], [SELECT] Use the [SELECT] button to se lect realtime controller mode A/B/C, and uze knobs [14] to controlthe tone, effects, MIDI control changes, and arpeggiator etc. while you perform Use these knobs when you want to modifythe sound while perfornme, orto make simp E edtz. [SELECT] button COMM WELLE REALTVE CONTROLS O e 5 y О { : EGP Es Knobs [1]{4] Here we'll explam how to use the realtime controllers m Program mode. 1. Press the [PROG] button (The button will hight.) 2. Choose “Program Select” (program number and name), and turn the [VALUE] dialto select the program that vou want to control usme the realtime contro Îlers. 3. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to Hheht the ““A” LED located at the richt ofthe button. 4 Tum knob [1] (LPF CUTOFF) to adjust the cutoff frequency ofthe low pass filter. When vou adjust the cutoif frequency ofthe filter the brightness ofthe sound will change. The effect will depend on the settmes ofthe program parameters, but normally; rotating the knob toward the leff will darkenthe sound, and rotating # toward the right will brighten it. 5. Tum knob [2] (RESON ANCE/HPF) to adjust the rezonance kvelofa low pass filter orthe cutoff frequency of a high pass filter The content that 15 controlled will depend onthe fiter type specified by the program. Byadjust me the filter resonance level, vou can merease or decreaze the resonance levelto add a unique character to the sound. Adjustmethe cutofffrequeney ofthe high-pass filter willmodify the thickness ofthe sound from which the low frequency range has been filtered out. Quick Start 6. Turn knob [3] (EG-INTENSITY) to adjust fiker FG mtensity (the depth at which the filter EG is applied). Rotating the knob will affect the depth ofthe filter FG. Wonmalky; rotating the knob toward the leff willmake the filter EG apply less deep hy and rotatme t toward the right will make the filter EG app krmore deep by Simce the filter EFGwill operate based on the cutotf frequency ofthe fiter, knobs [1] and [3] will work together to controlthe tonal changes produced bythe filter. . Turn knob [4] (EG-RELFASE) to adjust EG release tines ofthe filter and amp. This wall determine the time from note-offuntilthe sound dizappears. When vou adpst the knob, the release times ofthe filter EG and the amp EGwill change. Normally; rotating the knob toward the left will shotten the release time, and rotatmg it toward the right will lengthen the release time. . Prezz the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to hght the “8° LED located at the right ofthe button. In B-mode, effective functions for each ofthe pre baded programm: and combinations are assigned to the knobs. This lets vou use the knobsto control volume, portamento time, pan, filter and amp ES, p tch LFO, master effect send levels, and other parameters. Turn each knob to hear the result. Mate: The B-mode functions forthe REFALTIME CONTROLS [1]. [2], [3]; and [4] knobz can be viewed for Program mode mthe 0: Play; Program page, and for Comrbmation mode mn the 0: Play, Combination page. Playing programs and combinations Using the arpeggiator Âs vou selected and listened to various programs and comb mations, vou probably noticed that some ofthem began playmge automatically This 15 because ofthe arpeggiator. The arpeggiator 1= a function that automatically generatez arpeggios (the notes ofa chord played indrvichua lb ima rtythmic pattern). Most arpeggtator: produce an arpegegio when yo play a chord on the keyboard. In addtion to the, the X50’: srpeggiator 1z a polyphonic arpeggiator that & able to produce a variety of chordal transformations or phrases based onthe pitch or timing ofthe notes you play on the keyboard. These functions let vou use the arpeggiatorto play a wide range ofpattems me ludme drum or bass phrases, and guatar or keyboard backme rif. It is alzo effective to use the arpeggiator as part ofthe sound-creatme process when creatme subtly-movmg pads, synth-sounds, or sound effects. In Program mode vou can use one arpeggiator In Combmation mode and Multimode vou can use two arpeggio patterns smmiltaneously (dual pobyphonic arpeggntor). Th& orves vou a variety ofpossbiltæs, such as app hing separate arpeggio patterns to a drum program and a bass program, or usime splits or ve bettyto switch between arpeggio patterns. Here we ll explam how to use the arpeggiator mn Program mode. Using the realtime controllers to control the arpeggiator 1. Press the [PROG] button. (The button will hight.) 2. Choose “Program Select” (program number and name), and turn the [VALUE] dal Youwill notice that the [ARP ON/OFF] button 1z It for some programs. Select one of theze programs, and play the keyboard; the arpeggiator will start p layms, Even for other programs, you can press the [ARP ON/OFF] button (the button willlght) to turn on the arpeggiator. Play the keyboard to make the arpeggio start. 3. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to heht the “C” LED located at the right ofthe button. 4. Tum the [4] (TEMPO) knob to change the tempo. 3. Tum the [1] (ARP-GATE) knob to change the duration ofthe arpegoiated notes. Mote: When knobs [1]-{3] are at their center position (12 o'clock), the parameters they control will have the values specified within the program. 6. Tim the [2] (ARP-VELOCITY) knob to change the level ofthe arpeggiated notes. 7. Tumthe [3] (ARP-LENGTH) knob to change the lenath ofthe arpe g910 pattem Changmg the length ofthe arpeggio pattern will change the character ofthe pattern. This doesn't work for the preset patterns (UP, DOWN, ALTI, ALTZ, and RANDOM). Changing the arpeggio pattern The X50 contams preset arpegg1o pattems Preset -0 through Preset-4, and User arpeggio patterrs U000—250. 1. Press the [PAGF+| button to access the PROG0: Play Arp. Play page. Fatterrn 000:Portamento Pad Arpeaqiator Reso: J octave: 2 sort MLatch O)Key Sync. Keyboard 2. Use the ClickPomt [0 ][0 ][0 ][0 ] to choose “Pattem,”” and use the [VALUE] dal or the [INC][DEC] buttons to select an arpeggio pattern. To select auszer arpeggio pattern, you can akEo use mimmeric buitons [0]-{9] to enter a pattern munber and then press the [ENTER] button. 3. Phythe keyboard and try out Various arpeggio patterns. Quick Start Listening to the demo songs The 30 contams demonstration songs. Take a moment to hsten to these demo songs to experience the drverse sounds and rich expres- sive potential ofthe X50. / I 4.2 5 41 1. Hold down the [CATEGORY] button and press the [AUDITION] button. The Demo Song P liver page will appear Demo Song Player 001:01 1: RDE Updates Play Mode: Continue to next song CIRepeat AN Press [AUDITION] + [start] | Exit ] 2. Prezz the [AUDITION | button to begm playback. 3. Prezz the [AUDITION | button once again to stop playback. 4. To select a song for plavback, uze the ChekPomt [0 ][O ] to zelect the song name (*Demo Song Select”) and use the [VALUE] dial to change songs. 3. To exit the Demo Song P layer page, press the [EXTT CANCEL] button. You can also exit by pressing one ofthe [COMBI], [PROG], [GLOBAL], or [MULTI] mode buttons. Changing the play mode = You can play back the demo songs in succession or only one song at a time; 11se the Chick- Pomt [О ТО ][O JO Jto select “Play Mode” and use the [VALUE] dial ete. to change the setting, Continue to next song: When the currently selected demo song finizhes playmyg, the next demo song will play atomaticalb: Stop at end of selected song: When the currently selected demo song fmishes playmo, playback will stop. = Ifvouwant allofthe demo songs to contmue playmeg repeatedhy; use the ChekPomt [О ТО [O O Jto select the “Repeat AT check box and then press the C lekPo mt center to add a check rrark. Mate: The € available only 1f*Play Mode” = set to Contimue to next song, Tht Quick Start section 15 just an introduction to mtroduce you to vournew synthesizer. Pleaze take the time to read the more in-depth sections ofthis manual that follow. Introduction Main features High-quality sound featuring the Hl synthesis system The X50 Mus ıc Symthezizer features Kong's acc arrred HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis systern The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system € a PCM tone generator systemw th extens 1e modulation and effect routme capabilties, aswellas full chettalsignal processme that quarantees a rich, pristme sound. Tone generator section: = 64MBofpreset PCM ROM contamme 470 mul- teamples and 318 drumsamples. = The zamplmg frequency = 48 kHz, and the maxi polyphorgy E 62 voices. Filter/synthesis section: = 24 dB/oct Low Pass Resonance type or 12 dB/ oct Low Pass & High Pass type filters can be used. Awide variety offilter effects can be achieved, from active sounds wth aggressive resonance to subtle tones usme a high pass fit ter. = À broad range of editng parameters grves you control over every aspect ofthe sound. Effect section: = One msert effect (stergo-m/=tereo-out), two master effects (mono-n/stereo-out), and a three-band master FQ (stereo-m/tereo-out) can all be used stmmltaneous kr You can se lect from89 types of effect algorithms, and edit them. = Hichlyflexible effect routme 15 possib le. Effects can also be routed freely to the mdrvidual outputs. Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic Modulation: = The synthesis section (fieretc.) provides A Ler- nate Modulation functionality, and the effect section provides Eftect Dynamic Mochilation functionality: This allows you to freek apply modulation to parameters that affect the pitch, fiter, amp, ECG, LFO, effects etc. = = L чл = = o +1 = = LFO and de Ey time parameters can be syn- chronized to MIDI clock/tempo. You can ут chronize sounds or effects to the tempo ofthe sequencer orthe arpeggiator. A great selection of 512 programs In the Program mode, the X30 provides 312 11ser programs, plus 128 programs +9 drumisets for GM compatibility: When shipped fromthe factory it is loaded wah high-quality programs that cover a wide range of msical needs. Programs using multisamples that provide abroad range of sounds Based on 470 different multisarples that deliver a broad range of sounds rangmyg from acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, and trumpet, to synthesizer sounds or sound effects (oscillator), the preset programs provide a rich variety ofedit- able parameters (filter and amp), effects, and arpeggiators. Drum programs that support any style of rhythm part Based on 40 user drum kitzs and nıne GM2-corm patible ROM drum kits, andtakme full adyvantage of numerous editab le parameters, effects, and arpéggiators, the X50 pro vides a great selection of preset prograire for any style of maiz x. The drumkats that are the basis ofeach drum program allow vouto free k-map any ofthe 518 drum or percussion sounds to each note ofthe keyboard. You can also create vour own doumkts, and even specify filer and amp settmes, effect settmes, and indrvidual audio output routmes for each separate key Introduction 384 different combinations let you freely combine programs The X50 provides 384 user combmations. The factory settmes contam awide variety ofPreloaded combmations. A combination allows youto use layers, splits, or velocity swichmyg ete. to combine up to eight pro- grains together with the effect: and the two arpeggiators, m order to create comp Ex sounds that could not be produced by a program. You can ako create combis that mec lude externaltone generators. Effects that can creatively manipu- late the sound or generate subtle ambience The X50°z effects can be 11sed a many ways, rang- ng from man pulat mg the sound dramaticaltrto creatme spacious reverberation (+ p.9 “Hæh- quality sound featurme the HI «synthesis systent” 4 channel audio outputs In additionto the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and FR main stereo audio outputs, X50 provides two mdrvidual audio outputs, for a total of four charmels of audio output. The sound fromeach oscillator, drum, ttmbre-track, or msert effect can be routed freely to any output. Multi mode plays multiple tracks of data from an external sequencer In Multimode, the X50 can operate az a 16-track MIDI rmilti-ttmbral sound module, recerme rmal- tiple tracks ofperformance data from an extemal sequencer or similar device. Smce vou can use the effects and the two arpeggiators az well, the X50 will ako function as a more advanced sound module. You can create, save and recall muimerous Multi sets m the X50 and t also supports GM (General MIDI System Level 1), making 1 easyto use asa sound module for a desktop rmisxæ system. Dual polyphonic arpeggiator Five preset arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ATT1 ALT2, RANDOM) and 251 user arpeggio patterns are provided. Wihthe factory sett mos, these contam a wide variety of preload arpeggio patterns. 10 In add ion to providing conventional arpeggiator functions, the po yphonmic arpeggiator ofthe X50 can respond to the piches or timing of vour keyboard p Eymso, and produce a diverse range of chords or phrases. Tht can be used to play a var+ ety of drum phrases, bass phrases, or guitar and keyboard backme rtf. The arpeggiator 15 also effective for use with subtly moving pads, synth sounds, orsound effects. In Combmation mode, and Multimode, the 30 provides dual polyphonis arpeggiators that can smultaneouslyplaytwo arpeggi patterns. You can apply separate arpeggio patterns to drum and bass programs, or use keyboard =p lts or velocity to switch between arpeggio patterns for an even more dynamic performance. Direct USB connection to your computer The X30 provides a convement USB comectorthat allows smgele-cab le cormect ion to your computer, without requirmg a MIDI mterface or MIDI connectors. The X50 support: Windows XP and Macintosh OS X 10.3 or later. X50 Plug-In Editor supports editing from within your DAW software The “X30 Editor™ = a stand-alone pro gram that lets you edit the X30 from your Macintosh or Win- dows computer On the other hand, the “X50 Plug-In Ed tor” lets you edi the X30 as a phag-m instrument from with a host application such az DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. It supports VST, Audio Units, and ETAS formats. Both editors are inchided with your X50. Front and rear panel Front and rear panel = = L чл = = o +1 = Front panel 11 Introduction 1. [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel Thi control: pitch or modulation, ete. Mowvimg the wheelwill control the sound. The actual fimetions that are being controlled will depend on various program and effect paratre- ters. (+ p.41) 2. [SWH], [SW2] These switches can perform a number of different functions, such az modulatmg sounds or bckme the modulation values of [PITCH] wheel The actual fiünctions that are bemg controlled will depend on various program and effect paratre- ters. 3. [VOLUME] slider Thx adjusts the vohune ofthe (MAIN OUTPUT) LMONO, R jacks, azwellaz the vohune ofthe headphone jack. 4. REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button [1]-[4] knob Use the [SELECT] buttonto choose one ofthe realtime controller modes - A/B/C - and use knobz [1]-[4] to controlthe tone, effects, MIDI control changes, and arpeegntor etc. while you perform. (+ p.43,92) 5. Arpeggiator The X50’s arpeggiator 15 a polyphome arpeggiator. [ARP ON/OFF] button Thi button turns the ape goiator on/off. When on, the button will hoht. (+ 1.91) The LED located above knob [4] blinks at quarter- note mtervals ofthe tempo. In REALTIME CONTROLS C-mode, vou can uze the [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs to varythe arpeggio pattern m realtime. 6. MODE Use these buttons to enter nodes. The X50 has four modes. (+ p.19) Press a button (the LED wall Light) to enter the corresponding mode. 12 [COMBI] button [PROG] button [GLOBAL] button [MULTI] button /.Display You can select a page, tab, or parameter m the dis- pk; and specify 13 value. (+ p.15) 8. CATEGORY You can select programs, multsamples, combmations, timbre/track programs, effects, or drum samples by category: [CATEGORY] button Press this buttonto access the category menu, and choose a program ete. from the let. The category menu will appear if you have selected an appropriate mode, page, or parameter (+ p.38, 43, 82, 109) 9. AUDITION, Demo Song Player [AUDITION] button In Program mode when vou piess the [AUDI- TION] button (the button wall hight), a riff (phrase) appropriate forthe preloaded or preset program will play: (This 1= called the Audition function. ) To stop auditionme, press the [AUDITION | button once again Demo song player When vou hold down the [CATEGORY] button and press the [AUDITION] button, the Demo Song Player page will appear Select a song and press the [ AUDITION] button to begm playback. Press the [AUDITION] button once again to stop playback. To exit from this mode, press the [EXTT/CANCEL] button (+ p.& 10. VALUE controllers The folowme VALUE controllers are used to set the value ofthe selected parameter (+ p.20). [VALU E] dial [INC], [DEC] buttons Numeric buttons [0]-[9], [-] button, [./HOLD] button, [ENTER] button Front panel 11. PAGE, CURSOR [PAGE+][PAGE-] buttons You can use these buttons to move forward or backward through the different tab= m a page. By holdms down the [MENU OK] button and pressme these same buttons vou can move forward or backward through the pages themzselves, such as page Ü, 1, 2, etc. (+ p.20) ClickPoint The ChekPomt 15 a rmuti-function controller. You can move the ClekPont m the (О ][O ][O ][O ]) directionto select parameters. In addtion, you can press directly down on the center ofthe ChckPomt (т toward the body ofthe instrument) to select an tem m the dephy Adter zelecting a parameter expressed az a munert cal value etc., press the center ofthe C hekPomt; the value will be hæhlighted, and now you can use [1] ][U ] to merease or decrease the vale. To fmalize the value, press the center once again. You can a Eo press the ClækPomt center to access a dialog box, to zet the numerical value ofan edt- able condition, or to turn a switch on/of£ Ifvou press the ClækPont on the utility mem, page menu, or a text edit button (+ p.15), the selected command or page will appear. Pressme the Click- Pomt center on a check box willswitch the tem on/of£ Pressmg the ChekPomt center on a button such as OK or CANCEL willconfrm the corresponding choice. [MEN U/OK] button Press this button to access the page menu (+ p.19) You can move to a specific page by pressme the [MENU/OK] button strmultaneouskywith another button. (+ p.19) By holdme down the [MENU/OK | button and usimethe numeric buttons [0]-[9] to enter a page number, vou can move to the selected page. By holding down the [MENU OK] button and pressmg the [PAGE+] button or [PAGE] button, you can move forward or backwamd n steps of one page. Ita dialog box iz open, thiz button will confirmthe settmos nthe dialos box and close 4. (This is the same function as the OK button.) [EXIT/CAN CEL] button When vou are in a page otherthan 0 ofeach mode, vou can press this button to move to page 0 ofthat mode. When a dialog box 15 open, this button will cancel the settmes made mthe dialog box and close the dialog box (corresponds to the “Cancel”. Па Util- ty memuorpage menu is open, pressme [FEXIT/ CANCEL] button wall close the mera. = = L чл = = o +1 = 12. BANK SELECT PROG BANK [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM] buttons COMEI BANK [A], [B], [C] buttons These buttons switch program or combination banks. The button LED wall leht to mdicate the current bank. (+ p.38, 44) In Programmode, these buttons select program banks. In Comb mation mode, these buttons have the fol lowing two functions. = Select combination banks. = When the cursor 15 located at a timbre program (highhehted), these buttons select program banks. (+ p.57, 60) In Multi mode, when the cursor 15 located at a track program (high hehted), these buttons select program banks. (+ p.71) 13. UTILITY, COMPARE [UTILITY] button Press tht button when vou want to use the utility functions. (+ p.21) [COMPARE] button Use thx button when vou wizh to compare the sound ofthe program, combimation ornmilti set that vouare current lyedttme withthe un-edited sound that was written into memory (+ p.21) 14. Headphone jack This 1/8" mxui-stereo phone jack carries the same signal as the (MAN OUTPUT) LA-MONO, R jacks. The headphone vohure iz controlled by the [VOL- UME] slider. 13 Introduction Rear panel FALSE 5 ML ab Y AE music = EC Ey STORY m в "OOo ECO 0:0 A | E Mi Cra SNE QUTPUT + MIATILIL CUTFE ля Ц | AC _—————————]—;—.. ;" | 5 1. AUDIO OUTPUT Cormect theze outputs to the mput jacks of your amp or mixer. In add tion to the (MAIN OUTPUT) LMONO and E mam stereo audio outputs, the X50 provides two ndridual audio outputs. (+ p.25) MAIN QUTPUT LYMON O, R jack INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1, 2 jack 2. PEDALS You can cormect a damper pedal, foot switch, and foot pedal to these jacks. Thiz gives vou a broader range of functions and effects to control (+ p.26) ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack DAMPER jack 3. MIDI MIDI lets you commect X30 to computers or other MIDI devices, for sending and recerme notes, controller gestures, sound settings, and so от. (+ p.34) MIDI IN connector MIDIOUT connector 4. USB USB connector (for connecting to computer) You can cormect your computer to thx cormector Using a single USB cable, your X30 can send and receive MIDI information direct bto and froma computer, without requirme a MIDI interface. (+ p.31) 14 What is USB? USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and = an interface for transferrme data between a computer, a keyboard and/or peripheral devices. Mote: The USB cormector ofthe X50 15 onlyabkto transmit and recerve MIDI data. 5. Power supply Be sure to see “Tuming the power on/off” (+ p.23) and follow the correct procedure described there. Power switch This switch turns the power on/off AC adapter connector Cormect this to the nehided AC adapter. Comections must be made with the power turned off Please be aware that careless operation may damage your speaker system orcause malfunctions. Cable hook Use this to secure the cab le ofthe meluded AC adapter. After cormectme the AC adapter, fasten the cable around the hook located onthe X50's rear panel zo that the cable will not be pulled out madvertently: Leave enough = Бек onthe plug end so that vou can discormect 1 if vou want to. YA Be careful not to bend the baze ofthe phag апу more than necessary Objects in the Display and their functions Objects in the Display and their functions el: Edit cell e Checkbox a. Current page Arpeadidtor-A Pattern: U237: Dr-Percussion Reso: J | sort PLatch Okey sunc. Okeuboard | Arp. BJ | Arpeagiator Run: BLAIR НЕО о cParameters В; Таб a Current page This mdicates the current page withmthe selected mode. Fromthe leff, this area shows the mode name, page number name, tab name, and the parameter name ofthe edt cell. Page number.name Tab name Parameter name Mode name b: Tab Most pages are divided into two or more tabs. Use the [PAGEF+][PAGE-| buttons to select a tab and view that page. c: Parameters The parameters for various settmes are displayed inthe dep ay Use the ChekPomt [O [0 [0 ][C ] to select the desired parameter. d: Edit cell When vouuze the ClickPomt [O JO O [O ]. the selected parameter will be hishlishted m the display This area is called the edit cell, and your edttme willaifect the highhehted area. For detail on how to edit the value, see “3. Se ectme a parameter and editmg the vahie™ (+ p. 20). e Check box Use the ClækPo nt [О [О |[U ][O ]to select a check box, and use a VALUE controller such as the [VALUF] dual the center ofthe ChekPomt, orthe [INC][DEC ] buttons to add or remove the check mark. When checked, the paratreter will function, when unchecked, the parameter willnot function. * Utility menu Ут mun: Selected Timbre : When you press the [UTILITY] button na page, the utility rrenuwillappear The utility menu contams commande that can be used mthat page. The utiltymenuthat appears will differ dependme on the page that 18 selected. For details on select me and executme a utility command, see “41, Selectino and executme a Utility function” (+ p.21). * Dialog boxes When vou select a utility menus command etc. a dialog box willopen. Use the ChekPomt [O ][O ][O |[O ]to select parameters. To enter a parameter value, use a VALUE controller (+ p.12) such az the [VALUE] dial, the ClickPomt [0 ]J[O ]. or the [INC][DEC] buttons. When sekectmg a programorcombmation number in a chalog box, you can also use the PROG BANE COMBI BANK buttons to make a selection instead ofthe VALUE controllers. To execute the utility command, press the [MENU/OEK | button. If vou decide not to execute, press the [EXTT CANCEL] button. The [EXTIY CANCEL] button 1z equivalent to “Cancel,” “Done, or “Ext.” Write Combination Road: Y Stereophonickeys Category: 68: Keyboard To: tancel]| OK | * Text dialog box Use the ChekPomt [O ][O ][O [O to select a text button such as WW, and press the center to open the text dialog box. In this dialog box vou can rename text (e.g., the name ofa program, combmation, or rmilti set ). (+ p.112) IEEE? CES, - /O123456789: 5 {=37 DABCDEFGH | JELMNOP Q UVWXYZ AI. “abcde fghi jKImiopars tuvwxyz |) N tereophonickeyz: * Function buttons Use the ChckPomt [1] [0] [O ][O ] to zelect one of these buttons and press the center to execute the follow mg functions. [Clear] Del JI Ins )(Cap.4] [Cancel] ( OK |} 15 = = L чл = = o +1 = Introduction * Scroll bar Th& mdicates that the let contams more ze lections or parameters than can be shown mn the screen at one time, Use the ChckPomt [1 ][0 ] to move within the lst. scroll bar Тов С) | = Combi/Category:00: Keyboard ûrga Bell/ Bo 1:AB 16: Session EP. BO2:AB32: Icy River Piano 8895:4845:Lush Layers 994:185 1: FUNkY Keys = [ir] = Wn = ILS г o * Page menu In Comb nation, Program, Global or Multimodes, pressmo the [MENU OK] button will display a let ofthe pages n that mode. To select a page, use the ClxkPomt [0 [О |6 JO] to select the destred page and press the center (+ p.19 “Usme the page menuto move” When “Page Memi Style”= Icon | Play | Combination +PAGE MENU Tone Adjust || Timber Param || MIDI Filter 1 ) MIDI Filter2 Velocity Zone | Arp/Controls || Insert Effect || Master Effect | When “Page Mem Style” = List LEE dl Combination al 1: Edit-Tone Adjust в 2: Edit-Timbre Param MENTE: +: Edit-MIM Filter 1 He Arpeggiator A 4: Edit-MIDI Filter2 } arpeggiator B =: Edit-Key Zone Ml Ext Control ы Mate: You can set “Page Mem Style” in the GLOBAL 0: System Preference page. * Other objects To use slider- or knob-zhaped objects, use the ChekPomt [O ][O ][G ][G ] to select the destred tem, and use the VALUE controllers to adjust the value. Other types of objects are shown in the effect rout- ng screen Shder knob Master EQ GainldE] RASS 96 7 ad $02.5 +09.5 Low Mid High Routing COME! £:Ed-InsertFX Setup: Ta1:BUS FE. OD 08:5t.Gräphic7EQ + Coed L/R 51:127 52:127 iG ch I IFH_®@[st. Graphic TE] 29345678 L BUS setup МТРК | 16 Basic Information Basic Information About the X50’ modes The X50 haz a wide range of capabilites; i lets vou p ky programs comb mations, edit them, play the X50°s zound generator us no m: cal performance data from an external MIDI sequencer, and make zett mgs that affect the entire X50, such as transposition andtunme. The largest unit usedto organize these features 15 called a mode. The X50 has four modes. Program mode Programs are the basic sounds of X50. In Program mode, you can: = Select and play Programs = Edit Programs Make detailed settmgs for oscillators, fil ers, arrps, EGs, LFOs, effects, arpeggiator etc. = Create drum programs usme drumktts (as created т Global mode) = Ply and control one Arpeggiator (+ p.43) Combination mode Comb nations are setz ofup to & Programs that can be played sirmilaneous ky; letting vou create sounds more corrplex than a smgle Program. In Comb mation mode, vou can: = Select and play Combmations = Use X50 as a S-track mulitimbraltone sgenera- tor = Edit Combmations You can use the Tone Adfust fumetion to make simp ke edtt= for the program ofa timbre. Ass en Programs to each ofthe $ Timbres, each with separate vohine, pan, EQ, and keyboard and velocity zones; make settings for effects, and Arpeggntor (+ p.60) = Control and playup to two Arpesgntor Multi mode You can use the X50 as a 16-track moulti-timbral sound generator. The X50 willrecerve GM or other performance data from an external MIDI zequencer, and play back this data. = Select and playback Multi sets = Edit Multi setz You can use the Tone Adjust functionto make simple edits for the programof a track. Assign Programs to each ofthe 16 MIDI Tracks, each with separate vohune, pan, EQ, and keyboard and velocity zones; make settmos for effects, and two Ampeggiator (+ p.69) = = L чл = = o +1 = Global mode Global mode lets you1make overall settmos for the entire 350, and edit arpeggiators and drimbkats. For mstance, you can: = Makesettmos that affect the entire X50, such as master tune and global MIDI charmel = Create user drum kitz, arpeggiators and user scales = Renae program, and comb nation categories = Set the function ofthe assignable pedals and azzignable switches = Tansmt MIDI System Exc lusrve data dumps 17 Introduction PROGRAM MODE ao Multi sSample- H Drum Kit uti Sample L | ATCHA AMP ALTER Multi DC 2 5 a a Ш || mi 3 3 T7 pi T — AMP = a Fa I rm + = м Insert Mater EF est MEC Apagado GLOBAL MODE DRUM KIT Hey Amin Drum Samples Sample- H Drum Sample. Sample- L COMBINATION MODE TIMBRE + PROGRAM TIMERE2| PROGRAM TIMERES| PROGRAM TIMERE4[ PROGRAM ARFPEGOATOR PATTERN Lear Paitern: Freset-Ù- 4 User Pattern: UOOO- 250 TIMERES| PROGRAM TIMERES| PROGRAM TIMERE?[ PROGRAM TIMERES PROGRAM Invert Shaver Bf ect Fi FR 1 МЕХ 2 EG Arpeggator - À #peggatpr- E MULTI MODE TRACK 4 TRACKS [PROGRAM] TRACK [PROGRAM TRACK 40(FROGRM) TRACK 3( och | TRACK 1{ proces | TRACK [PROGRAM] TRACK 12{ PROGRAM) Y TRACK 5( PROGRAM} TRACK 13] PROGRAM | Ina: Mato Ffect IFR МЕХ 1 МЕ 2 | т = TRACKS TRACE 14 reno) re тя) TRACKS PROGR | TRACK 18 PROGRA | Arpeggistor - A A Arpeggistpr - 6 | 18 Basic operations Basic operations After you've powered-on the 30, here's how to perform bas x operations such as selecting modes and pages. 1. Selecting modes = Inomerto use aparticular finection on the X50, you must first select the appropriate mode. Press one ofthe front pane lmode buttons to enter the corresponding mode. [COMBI] button: Combination mode [PROG] button: Program mode [GLOBAL] button: Global mode [MULTI] button: Multimode TAL 2. Selecting pages Each mode haz a large mimber ofparameters, which are grouped mio pages. These are further subdivided by tabs mto up to eight tab pages. = Make sure that the destred mode £ selected. For details on se lectimo amode, see“, Select mo modes,” above. In this exp kmation we luse Comb nation mode as an example. Press the [COMBI] button. Category 86: Keyboard 000: stereophonickevys Su Octave Down : KnobiE Attack KnobiE kMod: 1 SWE Off : Enob¿E kMode — KnobdE kModd : =енаеаоеаененне еее не аненеенна ния ная A Mote: The COMBI 0: Play page will appear. (The i= shown mthe upper lef ofthe display) In Combination, Program, or Multi modez (1e., m other than Global mode), vouwillnormallky perform n this 0:P ky page. You can also make simple adjustments (edits) to the sound whik you're n this page. To make more detailed adjustrrents, Use page 1 (COMPBI 1: Ed-Tone Adjust, etc.) and followme, Selecting a page Using the page menu to move In Comb mation, Program, Global and Multi modes, vou can press the [MENU#OE] button to view a let ofthe pages that make up that mode. 1. Press the [MENU/OK] button The page memuwill appear The page inwhich youwere when you pressed the [MENU OE] button will be hishlishted as an indication. Combination *PAGE MENU | Play | Tone Ad just | Timber Param ||| MIDI Filter 1 | MIDI Filter2 Velocity Zone [ Arp;Controls )[ Insert Effect )( Master Esfect ) 2. Use the C hekPomnt [1] ]([0 ][0 [O Jto select the page yoU want to view. 3. When you've made your selection, press the center ofthe C hekPomt. You will jump to the selected pase, and that page will appear. As an example here, try selectino “Key Zone.” The 5: Ed-Key Zone page will appear COMEI 5:Ed-ke : C=1 : C=1 : D#3 : C=1 : C=1 : C=1 : C-1 : C-A : Tô1: A881: 5tereoPiand mf f Ch: Gch He | Slope | Review] | Nate: The pagethat appears willbe the page ofthe tab you selected most recent hy: Mate: Tfvou set the Global mode zett ng “Page Mer Style "to Lizt, vou can move by se ectino pages and tabs as shown mthe following illustration. (The deplay shown mn step 2 is for when “Page Menu Style = Icon.) + 8: Play 1: Edit-Tone Adjust Combination = Program 2: Edit-Timbre Param Mixer =: Edit-MIDI Filter 1 d: Edit-MID Filter2 =: Edit-key 2 + Arpeggiator À Arpéggiator Б Ext. Control ы Using the [MIEN U/OK] button + [PAGE+][PAGE-] buttons to move = Hold downthe [MENU OK] button and prezz the [PAGE+] (JPAGE-] button. In Comb mation mode, vouwill move between pages m the order of 0:Play! 1:Ed-Tone Adjust | 2:FEd-Track Parameter | 3:Ed-MIDIFilter] | ... etc. The page that appear: will be the page of the tab you selected most recent br 19 = = L чл = = o +1 = Introduction Using the MEN U/OkK] button + numeric buttons [0]-[9] buttons to move = Hold downthe [MENU/OK] button and use rnumeric buttons [0]H9] to specifythe page number vou want to View. The specified page number will appear. The page that appears will be the page ofthe tab you se lected most recent hr [EXIT/CANCEL] button = You can press the [EXTT/ CANCEL] button to return to page 0 from any page. Selecting tabs [PAGE+][PAGE-] buttons You can press these buttons to move forward or backward mn steps of one tab. 1. Press the [PAGES] button to access the page for the next (right) tab. (Prezz [PAGE-] buttonto access the page forthe previous (leff) tab.) This example shows the Comb mation page through Prog page of COMBI 0: Play: COMBI O:Pla Prog: Combi Select A 000:5tereophonicKeys 4=095 AN Heyb E strin El orum EJ orum EB Fast [5] Keyd J] Slow BE] Slow istereoPists lowPercuss:Standar:Eiq Swe cos tiérortamePortame Tél: AGA 1:5StereoPiano mff StatuSs:INT Ch:Gch i | Mix JL Arp. A 2. As yourepeatedb press the [PAGE] button or [PACE-—] button, you will move consecutrve hy through the tabs. As you page up past the last tab ofa page, vouwillthen move to the first tab ofthe next page. Likewise, as you page down past the first tab ofa page, youwillthen move to the last tab ofthe preceding page. 3. Selecting a parameter and editing the value 1. Uzethe ClekPoxt [O JO ][O ][O ]to select the parameter you want to edit. The vahe will be hishhohted, and the parameter name 15 deplayed mthe upperrieht ofthe deplay: (We callthis the “edit cell” 2. To modify the vahie ofthe edit cell, uze one of the VALUE contro llers ([VALUE] dial, [INC][DEC ] button, numeric buttons [0]+[9]. [=] button, [. HOLD] button, [ENTER] button) or the ClækPont. For some parameters, vou can use the PROG BANK buttonsto specifythe bank ofa program etc. or to specifythe parameter value. In some cases you can also use the musical keyboardto 20 enter a note number or veloctty value by ho dmg down the [ENTER] button and pressmg a note. Mate: You can use the [COMPARE] button to compare the sound you're editmg with the orgmalunedited sound. VALUE controllers [VALU E] dial Use this dialto edit the selected parameters value. This control is corvement when you want to scroll through a verylong list ofselections. [INC], [DEC] buttons These are used to merease or decrease the parameter value by indrvidual steps. They're convenient for making fme parameter adjustments. ClickPoint After zelecting a parameter exprezzed az a muner+ calvalue ete., press the center ofthe ClækPo nt; the value will be lnghhghted, and now you can use [OU O ]to increase or decrease the value. To fmalize the value, press the center once again. You can also press the C lekPo nt centerto turn a check box or swich on/off Numeric buttons [0]-[9], [-] button, [./H OLD] button, [ENTER] button These buttons are convemient when vou know the exact value that you want to enter. Use the [0]-[9], [=], and [ /HOLD] buttons to enter the value, and then press the [ENTER] button to confrmthe entry The [-] button irrveats the s19n +) ofthe parameter value; the [./HOLD] button insertz a decimal, for enterme fractional values. In the PO: Play page of Program or Comb nation mode, you can press these buttons to use the Category function or the 10°: Hold fimetion You can performthe fo llowmg types of mput by holding down the [ENTER] button and plavmga note on the keyboard. For parameter: that specify anote number (such az (4 or C#2), vou ean ho ld down the [ENTER] button and play a note on the ke yvboard to directly specify the corresponding murber. For parameters that specify a velocity vahae, the strength with which vou p lay the note will specify the velocity: Basic operations [ENTER] button + keyboard (note name or velocity input) You can use the X30's keyboardto specifythe value of a parameter when you need to enter a note natre ora ve betty value, Hold down the [ENTER] button, and playthe note that youwant to enter; the correspondmg note name or velocity value will be entered. Whenthe Global4: DrumEt screen iz shown, you can hold down the [ENTER] button and playa note to access the settmes ass gned to that note. (If a velociy-related parameter 15 selected, this action will enter the velocty value.) You can also specify the tempo by pressing the [ENTER] button at the appropriate interval (This is called the “tap tempo” function) PROG BANK [A], [B], [C], [D], [GM] buttons СОМ В1 ВАМ К [A], [B], [C] buttons These buttons switch program or comb mation banks. The button LED will heht to mdicate the current bank. In Program mode, these buttons select the program bank. In Combmation mode, these buttons have the fol lowmne two flmetions. = Select the comb nation bank = When the cursor is located at the timbre program (high hohted), theze buttons switch the program bank In Multimode when the cursor 15 located at the track program (highhehted), these buttons switch the program bank. [COMPARE] button Use this when you wish to compare the edis you have made to a program or comb mat on’s sound withthe um-edited origmal (1e., the zound that = written nto memory). When editime a program or comb mation, press this switch, The LED will hight, and the last-vvrit- ten settmes for that program number orcombma- tion number will be recalled. When vou prezs the [COMPARE] button once again, the LED will go dark and you will return to the sett mes that you were editing, Ifvou edit the settmgs that are recalled by pressmg the [COMPARE] button (1e., the zettingz that are written into memory), the LED willgo dark, and twillnot be possible to return to the previous eds by presse the [COMPARE] button agam. The Compare fimetion iz not available m Glbalmode. 4. Selecting and executing a Utility function = = L чл = = o +1 = The utility functions provide command: that are specific to each page, such Write (save) or Copy The available utility functions will depend on the page vou select. For example, the utilty fünctions m Program mode let you write (save) the settmes, or let vou perform convenient edtimme operations such as copyne settmes between oscillators or effects, or a Syne function that lets you edit two EGs together. 1. Press the [UTILITŸ] button. The wtilty mem wall appear 2. Usethe ChekPomt [O ][0 | to select a command. 3. Press the C hekPomt center. A dialog box for the selected util vill appear. (Alternative ky vou can access the dialog box byw prezzmg the [UTILITY] button once again or prezzmg the [MENU.0OK] button.) For check-type commands, the status ofthe command will smnply change without any chalog box appearme, Mate: By holdme down the [ENTER] button and pressing a numert button [0]-[9] you can access the dialog box for the first ten uti hty functions withow gomg through the mem. 4. Use the C hekPomnt [1 ][0 ТО [O ] to select a parameter in the dialog box S. To set the parameter value, Use a VALUE controller (+ p.12) such as the [VALUE] dial, the C hekPomt (press the center and then use [O ][E ]), or [INC][DEC] button When selectine a program or cormbmation number in a dialog box, vou can also use the PROG BANE. COMBI BANK buttons to enter the bank az an alternative to uzmg the VALUE controllers. 6. To execute the utility command, press the [MENU OK] butt on. Ifvou decide not to execute, press the [EXTT/ CANCEL | button. The [FXTT/CANCEL] button = the same as “Cancel “Done,” or “Exit.” The dialog box willclose. = Ifthe utiltymerm 15 displayed, press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button to close the menu. 21 Introduction 9. Writing (saving) When youre finthed editing, vou can save your changes if necessary For example if you ve edited a program, your changed willbe lost if you select another program or turn offthe power The same app hes to a combmation or mutiset. Settmes vou edit n Global mode will be remembered as long as the power 15 on, but your changes will be lost when you tum offthe power, For details onthe Write operations, see the follow- ne pages. = Programs + p.45 = Combmnations + p.61 = Multi zetz + p.75 = Global settmes (pages 0-3) + p.90 = Drumkts+p.110 = Arpeggio patterns + p.104 = Saving data + p.115 22 Turning the power on/off Connecting the AC adapter A Yourmizt uze only the mehaded AC adapter. Using army other AC adapter may cause malfunctions. Mote: Make sure that the X50's power switch 15 set to STANDBY (the outward position). 1. Cormectthe plug ofthe meluded AC adapterto the power cormector onthe X50's rear panel . Cormectthe power cabletothe AC adapter. . Plug the power cable mto an AC outlet. . To prevent the phe from being pulled out accidental by wrap the AC adapter cable through the cable hook located on the tear of the 30. Be careful not to bend the base ofthe plus ummecessariby Connecting the AC adapter = Nba 4 STAND DE 17V = ON 4 Cable hook — CZ rowerswitch 4 — 1 Power connectar AC adapter Be careful notto bend this portion Ex cessivehyw en YOU à 2 wrap the cable Plug into an AC throughthe cable outlet hook + 3 Power cable Turning the power on 1. Lower the X50's [VOLUME] slider. If vou have cormected powered monitor speakers or a stereo amp, turn down the vohure ofthese devices. 2. Press the rear panel Power switch to turn on the power. The display will show the model name, sofiware version. (The following graphic shows the factory-set display The version nurrber iz subject to change without notice.) >=) MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Version 1.8.8 KORG 3. Turn on your powered rronttors or stereo amp. 4. Raize the X50’: [VOLUME] zliderto an appropriate position, and adjust the volume of your powered monitor speakers or stereo amp. Mate: The state of X30 w henthe poweris turned on will depend on the settmg of*Power On Mode” (GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page). (+ p.88) 23 Setup Turning the power off A After you've fmeEhed editing, be sure to write (save) your changes. Ifyou edit a program and then select a different program or tum offthe power, the changes vou made will be lost. The same 15 true for a combmation or multiset. The settmos you edit m Global mode are remembered as long as the power is on, but will be lost when youtum offthe power. . Lowerthe X50's [VOLUME] slider, Also tumthe volume ofyour powered monitor speakers or stereo amp down to zero. . Turn offthe power of vour powered monitor or stereo апр. . Prezz the rear panel Power switch to turn off the power. YA Never tum offthe powerwhile data £ bemg written mto mternalmemory Ifthe power 15 tumed offwhile processmg 15 bemg performed, memory write operations will not be completed correct bz Ifthe occurs, X50 will automat cally mitialize its internal memory so that 1 will operate correctly This E not a malfimetion. Whik data 15 beme written, the display will ndxate “Now writmg mto mternal memory” Data 1z writen mito mternal memory by the follow ng operations. = Wrimg (updatmg) a Program, Comb mat ion, Multi, Global Setting, Drum Kit, or Arpeggio Patterns Loading a Preload data for Program, Combma- tion, Multi Global Setting, Drum Kit, or Arpeg- gio Patterns = Recervmg a MIDI data dump for Program, Comb mation, Muli, Global Setting, Drum Kit data, or Arpeggio Patterns 24 Connections Connections yA Comections must be made with the power turned off: Please be aware that careless operation ray damage vour speaker system or cause rralfunctions. Basic connections Connect the audio cab les as shown m the cormec- tion diagram be low. Connecting audio output devices Here, vou can cormect a set of amphfied monitor speaker or your audio systemto output X30's sound. Connecting the MAIN OUTPUT L/MONO andR These are the mam outputs. The vare unbalanced phone jacks. These are the main stereo outputs; their volume 15 controlled by the [VOLUME] zlider. All ofthe factory Programs and Combi are programmed to playthrough these outputs. Ifvourre editmg a programor combination, or playme back from an external MIDI sequencer mn Multi mode, you can set “BUS Select”to “L/R””so that the sound will be sent from these jacks. 1. Comectthe (MAI OUTPUT) L/MONO and R jackzto the INPUT jacks of your powered monitor system, mier etc. Audio output device connections ое в Powered monitors МРОТ If vou are outputting in stereo, make cormections to the LA MONO jack andthe R jack. If vou are outputtmg m monaural, make cormections to the LA MONO jack. We recommend that you playback m stereo if poss ble. Ifvou're playing back through a stereo audio amp or a stereo radio-cazzette player that has external mput jackz, connect these jacks to the jacks marked LINE IN, AUX IN, or External Input. (You may need to Use an adapter plug or adapter cable.) Aa Ifyou playback X30 through your stereo audio =ystern, be aware that high vo hanes may damage vour speakers. Be careful not to rage the volume excessive hr Connecting INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT1 and 2 If destred, you can cormect these two mdrvidual (independent) outputs. They are unbalanced phone output jacks. These jacks allow vouto send the X50's sounds to external equipment mdependent ofthe (MAIN OUTPU'T) L/MONO and R jacks. This can be con- vernent when recording, or when using a comp lex Ive performance setup. 1. Connect the (INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT) 1 and 2 jacks to the mput jacks of vour mixer ete. Mate: The [VOLUME] slider does not affect the vohune of jacks 1 and 2. Power switch Headphones РНОМЕ 5 25 Setup Mate: The sound will be sent from these jacks it you set “BUS Select”to 1,2, or 172. Headphones Powered monitors DO QU = PHONES ler = = 9 - =D LMAO Headphones 1. When usmg headphones, plug them mio the headphones jack located on the front panel Use the [VOLUME] slider to adpst the vohure ofthe headphones. The X50'z headphone jack carries the same signal as the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R output jacks. Mate: If vouwant to monitor the (INDIVIDUAL QUTPUT) 1 and 2 jacks m addition to the mam outputs, an external mixer may be required. 26 Connecting a damper pedal, footswitch, or foot pedal By cormecting an optional damper pedal, foot witch, or foot pedal you can control even more functions and effects. PEDAL | SWITCH DAMPER ПН АО ЦВ, МТТ — ASEGNABLE — SANPEN LL 1 7 PEDAL EITC IM our Connecting a damper pedal This pedalcan provide a damper effect as you phy This mstrument also supports halFdampme. Here's how to cormect an optional Korg DS-1H damper pedal to the DAMPER jack and use tt to contro lthe half damper effect. 1. Cormect an separately sold DS-1H damper pedal to the DAMPER jack. You'Îl be ab le to controlthe half-damper effect if vou've cormected the DS-1H. Ifyou ve cormected a different swich-tvpe pedal, 1 will function as a damper switch. 2. Affer vouturn onthe power, set the switch polarttyand adjust the half-darrper responseto ensure that the ha lFdamper pedalworks correct kr (+ PGp.77, 80) Connecting a foot switch Ifyou cormect an on/offtype foot switch such as the Korg P5-1 pedalswitchto the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack, you can use at to turn the sostemuto orsoft pedaleffect on/off to turn the arpeggiator on/off; to switch programme or combmations, to controltap tempo, orto apply modulation to a sounds or an effect. This switchwill akvays function nthe same way regardless ofthe program, combmation, or muk1 zet voul ve se lected. You can assignthe function m the Globalmode 0: System, Foot page. 1. Cormect a foot switch such as the separately sold PS-1 to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. 2. Affer tuning the power on, use GLOBAL 0: System, Foot page “Toot SW Assign” and “Foot SW Polarity’ to aszign the fimetion controlled by the foot switch and to specify the polarity: (+ p.88) Connecting acomputer Connecting a foot pedal Ifvou cormect a separate kh sold EXP-2 foot controller or XVP-10 expression/volume pedalto the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack, vou canuse it to apply modulation to sounds or effects, orto adjust the overall volume. This pedalwall akvays function m the same way regardless ofthe program, combmation, or multi set you've selected, You can assignthe function m the Global mode 0: System, Foot page. 1. Cormect an separately sold XVP-10 or EXP-2 to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jacks. 2. Affer turnne the power on, use GLOBAL 0: System, Foot page “Foot PedalAssign”to asstonthe function contro lled bythe foot pedal (+ p.88) Connecting a computer You can cormect the X50 to your computer and use it. as both an input keyboard and a MIDI sound module. You can a ko use the meluded editorto edit the X50 from your computer. You can cormect the X50 to your computer in etherofthe following ways. = Use a USB cable Mate: Use the KORG USB-MIDI Driver if you 1e conmectmethe X50 via USBto a computer that meets the requirements dezeribed m “KORG USB-MIDI Driver operating requirements,” be low. = Use acommercialby available MIDI interface, and cormect the X50 via +s MIDI comectors. Operating requirements for the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and the editor software Contents of the CD-ROM [1 X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor (for Windows XP / Mac OS X) L] KORG USB-MIDI Driver (for Windows XP / Mac 05 X) [J Parameter Guide (PDF) [I Fditor/P hæ-In Editor Marmial (PDF) [] Sofiware License Agreement (PDF) Please note before use = Copyright to all sofiware mcluded mthæ product 15 the property of Korg Ine. = The license agreement for this sofiware = provided separately You must radthe license agreement before vou mstallthi= software. Your mstallation ofthe sofiware willbe taken to indicate your acceptance oftht asreement. KORG USB-MIDI Driver operating requirements Windows: = Computer A computer with a USB port, that satishes the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP 27 Setup Operatne system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Protessional or x64 Edition (The driver for x64 Edition is a Beta version.) Macintosh: Computer An App le Macintosh with a USB port that satishes the requirements ofMac O5 X Operatne system Mac OS X version 10.3 or later Aa Please be aware that inthe case of some computers, the system may not function correctly even if your computer meets the above requirements. X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor operating requirements AA Youmust installthe KORG USB-MIDI Driver if you want to connect the X50 to your computer via USB and use the X50 Fdtor” Plus-In Editor: A It not pozzble to run mmltple mstances of X50 Editor P Ing-In Editor on the operatme system. This means that 4 15 not possible to usethese editors to edit two or more X50 units simultaneously Windows: Computer CPU: Penta IIL1 GHz or better Memory: 236 MB or more Montor: 1,024 | 768 pixelz, 16-bit color or better A computerwih a USB pont, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP Operatne system Microsoft Wndows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 1 or later Macintosh: Computer CPU: Apple G4/400 MHz or better Memory: 236 MB or more Montor: 1,024 | 768 pmels, 32,000 colors or better An App le Macmtozh with a USB port that satishes the requirements ofMac O5 X Operatne system Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later 28 Windows XP: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and the editor software micro X/X50 application installation The X50 application mstaller automatically mstalls the KORG USB-MIDI Driver Too k and X50 Edi- tor/P hæe-In Editor that are provided on the included CD-ROM. Note: You must mstallthe KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools before you connect the X30 to your computer via USB. 1. Insert the inchided CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. Normally the “*uieroX7 30 Application Installer”willstart up automaticalbr Ifyour computeris set so the installer does not run automat alk; double-click “KoreSetup.exe” on the CD-ROM. 2. Fromthe let, select [KORG X50 MUSIC SYNTHSIER], and click [Next =]. = KURG Application Installer - KORG microX/X50 Application Installer Please select the product and dick Mext', = KORG micro STWTHESIZER (CONTROLLER J TR Ce SS © 2005 KORG PIC. | cancel | 3. From the lit, select the appheations that vou want to mstall, and click [Install]. = KORG Application Installer KORE KORG X50 Application Installer Please select the applications to instal and бек ‘Install’. = KORG USE-MIDL Driver Tools 1.07 SC La) По LL Tem TTT =" Open KORG Cataloga folder e mos RED The app liationz you selected will be successively mstalled. 4. Followthe on-screen instructions to instal each app heation. Ifyou've made settmes as shown m the screen shot forstep 2, the KORG USB MIDI Driver Tools Installer screen will appear first. = Click [Next >]. = The “License agreement” will appear. Care- fully read the contents, and ifyou agree, Connecting acomputer check “I accept the terms ofthe license agreement” and click [Next>=]. ia’ KORG USO-MIDI Driver Tools For Windows XP - InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Flezcs read the Folcaving bcense soresment careful. SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AMD CORY RIGHT «arg grants you, tha ariginal purchaser, the right 46 use the pragram and Ihe data fils constituting this =ofteara ard the upgrade program and tha dats fils 10 de detribulad to yoo with certsir conditions [hereinafter refered to collectively as "Licensed Program) on a Single computer al a time, Tha mwnership of the disk in which the Licensed Program is mecomded belongs zo DL The evmarhip of the rights to sad the copyright of tha Licarsed Pragram ¡tea belongs to Korg 2 (5)] accept tha Lem in the hoarse agreement [= |] OT da mot accent He barre in the license agrenmant [ <Back | не» J[ Co | = Specify the mstallation destmation. The screen will show the mstallation destmation folder If you want to chanse this, click [Change] and select the destred installation destination. = Click [Next =] to begm the mstallation. = When the mstallation 18 comp kte, click [Fm- 1zh] to exit the mztaller. Install the next application in the same way . Ifvou selected X30 Editor /P hs-In Editor in step 2, choose the applration(=) you want to install = Successrvely select and mstallthe Edtor (Standalone), Phis-In Edior (YST), and/or Plug-In Editor (RTAS) az dez med. For example if you want to install the standalone version, click [Install Stand-alone vers on]. Then follow the on-screen directions to perform the instal lition, and click [Close] when the mstalkition has been suecessfill kr completed. Ifvouwant to mstalla plug-in version, click inthe Installer screen to select the format of plug-inthat you want to mstall, and perform the mstallation. = KORG micro Editor lug In Editor Installer | Irestal Stancialone Applicaton | | Imstall VST plugin | | Install FTAS plugn | | Esit Setup * When you ve fimshed installine the app lia- tion(s) vouwant, chek [Ext mstaller] to exit the mstaller. 6. When allthe selected app hcations have been installed, click [FmEh]to exit the installer == CR LE Application Insialber KORG KORG X50 Application Installer — Ál applications have been installed, Plesse dick Finish’ © 1005 HORS IMC, E 7. The first time vou connect the X50 to the USB port of your computer, the standard USB-MIDI driver provided by Windows willbe installed automaticalb: Hyouwant to use the KORG USB-MIDIDriver for Windows XP, pleaze re-mstall the driver manuallyusme the procedure described below. Setting up the KORG USB-MIDI Driver 1. Before vou perform the pmocechare below, vou must fish mata ling KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools into your computer Then restart the operat ne system of vour computer, and power-on the X50. (+ p.23) Mate: The driver must be installed for each USB port. If vou cormect the X50 to a different USB port than the one you used when mstallme KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows, you will need to use the same procedure to mstall the driver agam. . Uzmg a USB cable, connect the USB cormector ofthe X50 to the USB cormector of vour computer Make zure that the phag i= orented correctly, and push it all the way into the connector. Windows will detect that the 30 has been cormect ed. A) Found New Hardware > X50 P Professional 9 (Service Pack 7) F LR Then the standard drrver will be mstalÎled automatically À) Found New Hardware X P Professional 9 (Service Pack 2) Your new hardware is installed and ready to use. €: - |. 2:56PM . Inthetask bar, choose [Start] | [All Programs] | [KORG]! [KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools] | [Install KORG USB-MIDI Device] to start up the setup utili: The KORG USB-MIDI devices currently cormected to your computer willbe shown in 29 Setup the list above. The lower area will chow the version ofthe KORG USB-MIDI Driver that youwillbe mstalline. Select X50 mi the list above, and click [Install]. Drrver mstallation will begin * KORG MIDE Drives ECO PRET TRY KORG MIDI Driver Setup Utility Flesz= сес! ее КОН LISE MOD Device hi vou ment So iretal, Confirm that your device Is connected bo re FC and dick Install. Crter Information Hame : KORG LISE-RE0T Driver for Windows XP Verdon: 1.05.05 Date : 39-27-2005 2) 2005 KORG DMC, | E [ caca | 4. Ifawarmme daube box regardme digital signature authentication appears durmethe mstallation, check [Contmmue] to contmue the installation. Hardware Installation ! \ The обет vou ane nsalee for ins hardware KORG X50 ле гей речке Windows Logo ledrg io veny ds competibliy mth 4 Windows KF. (Гей пе: чл Ва esting ls Import = now contact the салом sender for scflware that has passed Windows Loge lesling. your irstallafion of this. software may impair ai | a | STOP reatallatan 3. Driver mstallation haz been completed. € lick [Fish] to exit the mstaller If vou are asked whether yo want to restart Windows now, choose [Ye] to restart. Mae: For details on installation and setup, and on ummnstallat ion, see the “Installation marmial” (HTML) on your computer. To view the “Installation rramual”” click from vour taskbar’= [Start]! [AllPrograms]|! [KORG]! [KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools] | [Installation manual]. Aboutthe X50 and driver ports KEYBOARD port Appleatiors on your computer use this port to recerve MIDI messages fromthe X50 (data from the keyboard and controllers). SOUND port Applicatiore on your computer use this port to send MIDI messages to the X30's mternal sound generator, makmg 1 produce sound. Setting up the X30 Editor/Plug-In Editor For details on settme up and usme the X50 Edi- tor/Plue-In Editor, zee “Fditor/Plug-In Editor Mammal” (PDF). 30 Mac OS X: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI driver and editor software Installing he KORG USB-MIDI Driver Mate: Use the KORG USB-MIDI Driver if you are connectme the X50 via USB to a computer that satisfies the conditions hsted n‘KORGUSB-MIDI Driver operat me requirements” (+ p.27). 1. Insert the inchided CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. 2. Inthe CD-ROM, navigate to the “KORG USB- MIDI Driver” folder, and double-c hek “KORG USB-MIDI Driver.pke””to start up the mstaller. 3. Depending onthe version of vour operating system, a confirmation dialog box may appear at th pomt. If zo, enter your password and click [OK] When the mztaller startz up, the following screen will appear Click [Contimie]. Ba bnstal KORG USE-MIDS Driver for Marc 05 К Welcome ta the KORG USB-MIDI Drivar or Mac 05 X Installer E 4 Introduction = nl KORG USE-MIDI Driver for Mac OS X Verales 1.0.3 A Apple, de A ppic logo e ES ET TE rege wud ober oe Eke Coryri pln 0 2009 BDSG Пес, АЛ ое Tee wn Bark . E 1 YE E are EE 4. “Import information” will appear Read the contents, and click [Contmme|. 5. The “License agreement”willappear. Carefully read the contents, and c hek [Contimie]. À dabsg box will ask whether you accept the terms ofthe license agreement. Ifvou accept, click [Agree]. 6. À screen where you can choose the “Installation destination’ will appear Choose the mstallation destmation and chek [Contimie]. aan Inszall KO MEAR Driver Far Maz O5. X select a Destination E Select a cestiration lke 10 instal! tree ESSE U59- WE PA ЦЕАИ Driver Bar Mes 05 X softwar © Read Ma i = | ya зная Г E Ligera А —e = 3 = nbosh HO Wark TT B:5.LC9 Free! Ее SB Free SP Er) Ah l Installing this scfvare requires G22K8 dé accitioral soace. vire rss LET pe] Lal iva SEARS dr Е ай Ча НЫ Я “acim os [ CoBack Y (Eresin Connecting acomputer 7, The “Easy Installation’ dialog box will appear. Chick [Install]. 8. Depending on the version of vour operating system, a confirmation dialog box mavappear at this pom. Ifso, enter your password and click [OK]. 9. When the mstallation has been successfully completed, clik [Close] to exit the mstaller. About the X50 and driver ports KEYBOARD port Applications on your computer use this port to rece e MIDI messages fromthe X30 (data from the keyboard and contro ller=). SOUND port Applications on your computer use this port to send MIDI messages to the X30's mtemalsound generator, mak mg tt produce sound. Installing the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor To mstallthe software m Mac OS X, proceed as fol lows. 1. Insert the inchided CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive. 2. Inthe CD-ROM, navigate to the “X50 Editor” folder and double-check “350 Editor Installerpkg””to start up the meta Пет. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to mstall application. See “Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Drrver”” (+ p.30). 4. When the mstallation has been successfully completed, click [Restart]. Mote: Ifyourre usmg Mac OSX, the plug-in version will alzo be mstalled mthe appropriate folder. Setting up the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor For details on settme up and usmo the X30 Edi- tor/P lue-In Editor, see “Editor P hre-In Editor Manual” (PDF). Connecting via the X50's USB connector, and setting-up USB connector (for connecting to computer) Ifyou comect the X50's USB comector to your computer, you'll be able to send and recerve note data and other performance information and sound settmes between vour computer and the X50 as MIDI imessages. Mate: The USB cormector ofthe X50 = only able to transmit and recerve MIDI data. Mate: Use the KORG USB-MIDI Driver if youre cormect ng the X50 via USB to a computer that meets the requirements described m “KORG USB- MIDI Driver operating requirements.” 1. Using a USB cable, connect the USB comector ofthe X50 to the USB cormector of vour computer Make sure that the plug 15 ortented corrects, and push it allthe way mto the connector. Computer USE cable 2. Makethe necessary settmes mthe X50's Global mode. See “Global mode settings on the X50,” below. Connecting to your computer via MIDI Here's how to conmect the X50 to your computer via a commercialb available MIDI interface. 1. Connect the X50's MIDI OUT cormector and MIDI IN connector to your computer via the MIDI interface. For details on how to use vour MIDI interface, see ts owners manual A Some models of USB-MIDI interface may be umable to transmit or recerve the X30's MIDI exclusive messages. Computer MIDIOUT H MIDI interface — eees seco == === MIDEN MIDIOUT Y Y MIDI — === HAR pH 31 Setup 2. Make the necessary settings m the X50's Global mode. See “Global mode zettingz on the X50,” below. Global mode settings on the X50 Local Control On settings Turn on the Echo Back fimetion ofthe external MIDLUSB zequencer or computer (zo that data recerved at MIDI IN will be re-transmatted from MIDI OUTAUSB), and turn off the X30's Local Control zettmyg (zo that X50'z kevboand and tone generator wil be mternallydEconmected). When you play the keyboard ofthe 30, the musical data wil be transmitted to the external MIDI sequencer or computer, and then echoed back to p lay the 50 tone generator, In other words, by turn- ng Local Contro1lOFE vou can prevert notes from being sounded m duplicate, as would otherwise occur ifanote were sounded by the X50's own keyboard and agan by the data that was echoed-back. Ifthe arpeggiator fimetion 1 on, playme the X50"s keyboard will not cause the arpeggntorto operate, and onb the musical data produced by playno the keyboardwillbe transmitted. The arpeggiator will operate only m response to the notes that are echoed-back and recerved at MIDI IN. In this way; turns off Local Control prevents the arpeggiat or from operating in duplicate. Use thas setting when you wish to record on the external MIDI sequencer or computer only the notes that trigger the arpeggiator, and to use the echoed-back notes to op erate the arp eggiator while monitoring your records or darme playback. Mae: you want the note data produced bythe arpeggiator to be recorded on the extemal sequencer/computer set Local Controlon, and turn off the Echo Back settmg ofthe external sequencer/computer The default settme for Local Control = On To turn off Local Control the “Local Cont 10” (GLO- BAL 1: MIDI page) check box to uncheck it (+ PG p.82). When uz ng the X50 by itself, leave Local Control turned on. (Ifthis 15 off when X50 15 used byitse lt playme the keyboard willnot produce sound.) Mate: The X30'= Local Control settmo canbe turned Offbythe Local Control O fFfmeszage =ent fromthe edtor when you start up X50 P le-In Editor 32 MIDI MIDIOUT MIDIN | [MIDIOUT use | | use usa | uss k a Sourd gérer | Trigger. APR Sequencer ar —1 computer д lato re agite (Echo Back on COFFS ON ee... -4- This connection is broken when Keyboard ou turn Local 4 Control off. MIDI Filter “Exclusive” setting Ifyou want the 350 to tranemit and recerve system exclusre data, vourrust check the GLOBAL 1: MIDI page MIDI Filter “Exchisrve”” check box. Check this box ifthe X50 € cormected to your computer and vouwant to edit the X50 from your computer (or bi-directionally). You must also check thx box if vou’ re using the X30 Editor? P hæ-In Fditor By default, the MIDI Filter “Fxchu- se” settme is checked. The “Convert Position” setting Onthe X50, the parameters “Key Transpose” and “Velocity Curve” (GLOBAL 0: Systern, Basic page) allow yvouto transpose the pitch, adjust the velocity zens Ivy The “Convert Position” sett mg (GLOBAL 1: MIDI page) specifies the port at which these settings affect the data from the keyboard and the data sent orrecerved via MIDI IN/USB or MIDI OUT/ USB. = When controlling an external MIDI tone generator fromthe X50, zelect Pre MIDI. The above- hsted settmos will affect the MIDI data that * transmitted. Incoming MIDI data will be handled wih zettmgs equivalent to “Key Tranzpoze™ 0 and “Ae loctty Curve™ 4. = When controllmg the X50's tone generator from an external MIDI device, select PostMIDI. The above-listed settmes will affect the MIDI data that E recerved. Outgoing MIDI data will be handledwith zettmgs equivalent to “Key Tranzpoze™ 0 and “Ye betty Curve™ 4. The default settmes are “Key Transpose”>+00, “Velocity Curve” 4 (Normal), and “Convert Posi- tion” PreMIDI Connecting acomputer “Multi Mode” setting Youw ill normalbk use Multimode when you're usimethe X50 as a rmlti-trmbral sound module to simultaneously p by multiple tracks from an external MIDI sequencer. However, you can also use Multi mode when you want to use the X50 as a master keyboard to controlan external MIDI sound module. (Normally vou will use Combma- tion mode if vou're us mg the X50 as a master keyboard.) Dependmyg on which ofthese two situations descrbez your needs, you can set the “Multi Mode” settmg mthe GLOBAL 0: System, Prefer- ence page so that the X50 will operate optimalb foryour situation. for Ext-Seq 1= the settmg vou should choose when usmeathe X50 as a rmlti-trmbral sound module. When vou swich multi sets on the X50, tracks whose “Status” £ EXT or BTH will not transmit MIDI messages such as program changes. This will avoid the undes:red s tuat ion ofthe echo back from your external MIDI sequencer switchme X50 tracks ofthe identical charmel to the same program, pan, and vohine settinos etc. for Master iz the setting vou should choose when usimethe X50 as a master keyboard. In this case when you switch mmlti sets on the X30, tracks whose “Status” 5 EXT or BTH will transmit program changes and other MIDI messages to set up your external MIDI sound module. Making settings in Global mode Here's how to set parameters in Global mode. 1. Press the [GLOBAL | button (the button wall hght) to enter Global mode. 2. Press the [MENU OK] button to access the page merma. Global +PAGE MENU | e I[ user Scale JI Category Name ) | Drum kit )(Arpeagio Pattern) 3. Use the ChlckPomt [1 [0 O JO Jtoselecta page, and press the C lkkPomt center = Local ControlOn = MIDI Filter Fxc hisrve = Convert Position Choose “MIDI if you want to make these settings. The GLOBAL 1: MIDI page willappear. GLOBAL 1:MIDI MIDI: Local Control On MIDI Channel: Gi : MIDI Filter Note Receive: AN [Enable Program Change MIDI Clock: Auto МАТ: Bank Combi Convert Position:PreMIDI :EAfterT = (Ctrl Change : [FIExclusive MukiMode Choose “SiWetem” if you want to make these settings. One ofthe GLOBAL 0: System pages will appear. Uze the [PAGE+][PAGE-] buttons to zelect the Preference page. GLOBAL D:5ystem Preference: Multi Mode System Preference ¡Memory Protect HAE]: [Program [Drum Kit Bank Map: GM ¡CCombi — Carp. UsrPat Power On Mode: Reset OO Multi (Ext.Control Page Menu Style: Icon LCD Contrast. 56 . Usethe ChekPomt [O ][U ][0 |[O ] to select the parameterwhose settme vouwant to change. For “Local ControlO n°” or “Fxclusrve, select the parameter and press the ChekPomt center to switch the parameter on/off. For the “Local Control On” parameter, local controlwill be off when the box iz unchecked. For “Convert Posttion”” and ‘Mult1Mode,” select the parameter and turn the [VALUE] dial to change the settme. 33 Setup Example connections when using the X50 Editor/Plug-In Editor Ifyouwant to mm the X30's audio signals with the audio sienals sent from your host application via your audio interface, orwih audio sienals from another sound module, make cormections as shown below. © Powered monitors Audio interface no i = SPEER BERN a J] a — à USB cable E E - Computer Ifyou want to apply a phag-m effect to the X50's audio sienals, orto control the X30's audio sienals n your host application together wihthe audio data from the KORG Legacy Collection or other quecio tracks, make connections as shown below. Make settmes as appropriate for the host app heation youre Usine, For details on setup, zee “Edtor/Plug-In Editor Mama” (PDF). O Powered monitors n=" interface ее || [2322332382552] = = ! == == ji ak Dm | — I ,Ç L'MOMO R 2 USB || Computer TR 34 Connecting MIDI devices By comecting the X50's MIDI comector: to an extemal MIDI device vou can transfer sound settmes and performance data such as note messages between your external MIDI device and the X30. About MIDI MIDI stands for Musica lInstrument Digtal Inter- face, and is aworld-wide standard for exchanemno various types of rmazical data between electromic mL cal instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to cormect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers. MIDI connectors MIDI IN: This connector recerves MIDI data. Use this to playthe X50 from another MIDI device, or from an external sequencer. MIDI OUT: This connector transmts MIDI data. Use this to control external MIDI devices, orto record mto an externalsequencer. Controlling an external MIDI tone generatorfrom X50 When vouwish to use the X50°z kevboard, controllers, and arpeggiator etc. to play an external MIDI tone generator, use a MIDI cable to comect X30's MIDI OUT comector to the MIDI IN cor nector ofthe extemalMIDI tone senerator MIDIOUT MIDIIN | MIDI keyboard TTA | Connecting MIDI devices Controlling X50’s tone generator from an external MIDI device When youwish to play or control the X350's tone generator from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer ete., use a MIDI cable to cormect the MIDI OUT cormector ofthe extemal MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector of X50. MIDI Keyboard MIDIQUT | Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from X50 You can alzo use a MIDI patch bay to control amil- tip le MIDI devices. MIDIOUT Hd ID 1H e MIDICUT == ISZEl- к С ее. кл. Кей ей ый fod . MIDI patch bay MIDIOUT МОМ RHA NEO e OA > 0006 FT 890608 MIDI tone generator Connecting an external MIDI sequencer You can connect the X50 to vour external MIDI sequencer and use it both as an input keyboard and az a MIDI sound module. 1. Comectthe X50's MIDI OUT connector to your MIDI seguencer's MIDI IN comector, and cormect the zequencer’s MIDI OUT connector to the X50’s MIDI IN comector. 2. Make the necessary settmgs m the X50°s Global mode. See “Globalmode sett mos onthe X30” (+ p.32). М sequencer ВИ pe М MIDICUT I 1 MID IF 35 Setup 36 Playing and Editing Programs What's a Program? Programs are the basic sounds ofthe X50. Programs are important elements of other modes as well In Corbmation mode you can combme multiple programs to create complex sounds, and in Multimode vou canplay multiple programs by Playing programs Selecting programs There are several different ways to select p1o- этапе. Each one is convenient ma different way: = Selecting programs from the front panel: Using “Program Select” to seled a program Turn the [VALUE] dial Use the [INC] DEC] buttons. Use mameric buttons [0]-[9] to enter the program munber, and press the [ENTER] but- tor Press the center ofthe C likPomt to high- heht the field, then use [OU ][U ] to select a program, and press the centerto finalize vour selection. Use the PROG BANE [AJ-[GM | buttons to select a program bank. Using 10's HOLD to ze ket programs (+ p.39) Selecting programs by program category You can select programs by categories such as piano or drums. Usme “Select by Cate gory” to select by category (+ p.38) Using Cat. HOLD to select a category (+ p38) = Selecting programs by using a foot-s witch: You can change programs even while both hands are busyp kymg on the keyboard - corvenient for [ve applications. = Selecting programs by receiving MIDI program changes: You can switch programs from an external MIDI sequencer oran external MIDI controller: See below for details. recervme MIDI messages from rultple tracks of your MIDI sequencer or other DAW program. This section ofthe manual takes a quick look at playme Programs, meludinge tours ofthe front- panel controllers and baz x editing techniques. Selecting programs from the front panel 1. Press a [PROG] button. (The button will hight.) You will enter Program mode. Notice that the upper lme ofthe display mdicatez “PROG 0: Play” (mode name, page number and name). Mode name Fade number and name Parameter name Category number Tempo and narme Tab name I Bank Program: Program Select number — Bank A Category 89: 51015Unth J=188 Select EE Forta SW CCHES | KnobiE Fortim Enobik HMiodi | (program EWE SWE Med CCBA | NnobzE KMedz EnohdE HMedd | number | andname) Tab Program LA Hortamento Pad Corral assign list 2. Make sure that “Program Se ket” (program number and name) 15 selected. Ifthis 15 not selected, use the ClickPomt [0 ][0 ] to hishlteht the “Program Select”” mdication. 3. Usethe [VALUE] dialetc. to select the program vouwant to play You can uze the following methods to select a program = Turn the [VALUE] dial = Usethe [INC] or [DEC] buttons. = Use mimeric buttons [0]-[9] to enter the program munber, and press the [ENTER] butt on. = Prezz the center ofthe ClxkPomt to lughhght the field, then use [O ][O ] to select a program, and press the center to fmalre vour ze lection. 37 Playing and Editing Programs 4. Press a PROG BANK [A ]-[GM] button to switch banks. When vou select a different Bank, the buttons LED will hight, and the selected bank will appear on the leff side ofthe display: For example, to select bank B, press the PROG BANK [B] button. The [B] button will heht, and the name Bank Bwillappear mthe leff ofthe display = Fach time vou press the [GM] button, the bank will altemate as shown below. Gl gd) GI gid) G.. Auditioning the sound $. Playa note on the keyboard to hear the sound vou ze lected. Alternatively; vou can press the [AUDITION] button (the button wall leht) to turn on the Audition function and the X50 will automatically play a riff (phrase) suitable for the selected program. Overview: Program Banks When shipped from the factory; 1 15 loaded w xh 512 Progratre. You can also save any programe that vou create. Programs are orgamzed mto five banks az shown n the followme table. Procram banks Prog. Bank No. Explanation With the factory settings these banks contain awide variety of preloaded programs that use for the internal PCA ROM = 5 1 preloaded multisamples, effects and ' programs | arpeggio patterns 128 programs can be written or rew#ritten to each bank (for a total of 512). с 001... | GM These hanks contain 128 GM 128 programs | programs and nine Gh drum programsthat are compatible withthe GM sound map The programs ofthese banks are read-only. Bank G contains the GM gía) 001... | GM2drum | programs. G lets you select 128 128 | programs | programs numbered from 001- 128, and gid) lets you select nine drum programs. You cant write (save) data to these banks. Selecting by Category You can zelect Programs fromwithin a category; such az keyboard, organ, bazz, and drums. 38 When shipped from the factory; the preloaded Programs are organized nto 16 categories. Inthe PROG 0: P lav page vou can select pro grams by category as follows. Selecting programs by category 1. Press the [CATEGORY] button. The category menu will appear The categories are displayed mthe kff side ofthe sereen, and a hist ofthe programs mthe selected category are dizp laved mn the right side. Category No. sel (select) Prog/Category:09:SlowSunth 5е: ин] Bass EEE ABE: 534) Strings Fr lou sE_) 8072: AB?5:0verture Pad pell/ MUA 903: AQ41:Korgmatose [strin][Guita [Lead] [Drum] | 884: _ ABS7:Fiutasonic Pad Category Program 2. You can use the [PAGE+][PAGE-] button: to step through the categories one by one. 3. Byrusime the [VALUE] cial or the ChckPomt [1 |[O ] to select programs, you can step through the programs in the same category 4, Press the [MENTU/OE] button to confirm your selection. If you decide not to select a program, press the [EXTT CANCEL] button. Mote: You can also switch categories by using the ChekPomt [OU |[O ] to zeket “Category No.” mthe top Ime of the categorymenu and then turnmeg the [VALUE] dal Using Cat HOLD to select by category 1. Press the [HOLD] button to display “Cat. HOLD.” The category wall be held. PROG D:Pla Bank A Program: Program Select Category 89: Slowsynth =188 000: Portamento Pad [ta *. HOLD | 2. Use the ChckPomt to select “Category” and use the [INC] DEC] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to choose a category: Selecting programs 3. Use the ChekPomt to select “Program Select” Use the [INC][DEC] buttons or the [VALUE] díialto consecutrveb step through programs mn the same category 4. To exit the Category Hold function, press the [. 7HOLD] button twice to erase the “Cat. HOLD” deplay: Mate: m PRO GO: Play: pressing the [./HOLD] button will eycle through “Cat. HOLD” | *“10's HOLD cancel Using 10's HOLD to select programs You can fx the ten's place ofthe programmunber as you select programs. 1. Choose “Program Select.” 2. Press the [. HOLD] button to make the display indicate “10's HOLD,” Те тет = p hace ofthe program number willbe he Id (fixed). Program: Program Select Category 89: 51005 Ynth = 198 000: Portamento Pad 1075 HOLD Edit Ihre 3. Bypressing a muneric button [0]-[9], vou can input the one's place mn a smele action. 4. You can use the [INC |[DEC] buttons to change the ter! = place. S. To cancel the 10's HOLD function, press [.7 HOLD] to erase the “10's HOLD” display: Using a footswitch to select Pro- grams You can assign a footswitch to step through Pro- orams one by one, either gong up (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) or gong down (3, 2, 1 etc.). This lets you change Programs wthout usme your handz—great for quuek Program changes in live performance situations. To set this up: 1. Cormect a foot switch to the rear-panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. Use a simple on/off footswitch, such as the optional KORG PS-1. 2. Press the [GLOBAL] button to enter Global mode. 3. Press the [EXIT] button to access the GLOBAL 0: System page. 4. Press the [PAGE+] button to access the Foot tab. GLOBAL 0:System Foot Sl Asian: Foot Pedal Assigr: Off (=) KORG Standard (=) KORG Standard Foot:Foot SL) Rssign Program Up Damper Polarity: Foot SW Polarity: S. Select “Foot SW Assign,” and specify either Program Up or Program Down. Program Up lets vou select the next higher programnumber each time you press the foot switch. Program Down lets you select the next lower programnumber each time you press the foot switch. 6. Set the ‘Foot SW Polarty"” to the polarity ofthe pedal vou've connected. Ifyouve comected a separateby sold PS-1 pedal switch, choose the (-) KORG Standard setting, Withthese sett mes, you will step through the programs one at a time each tire you press the foot switch. fvouwant thiz zetting to be remembered even after you turn offthe power, be sure to write the changes you made. (+ p.45) 7. Uze the [PROG] button to enter PROG 0: Play; and press the foot switch; the program will change. Mote: This sett mg app hes to ze ket mg Combmationz, as well Using MIDI program change messages to select programs By sendme MIDI program change rressages along with MIDI bank select messages to the X50 from an external MIDI device (a MIDI sequencer such as a DAW program, or a MIDI controller, etc.), you can select any program mthe sx banks. You can also mstall the imehided 30 Phag-In Edi- tor” mto your DAW programas a plue-mn, and easily select X50 programs or combinations froma hst within your DAW, For more details, see *Edli- tor /Plus-In Editor Mara l” (PDF). MIDI channel setting In order to playthe 50 via MIDI, the trmsmitmo device (MIDI sequencer or computer) and recervmg device (the X50) must be set to the matchme MIDI charmel In Programmode, the X50 recerves data onthe global MIDI charmel 1. Make sure that the X50 and vour external MIDI devie or corputerare cormected correctiy- For details on connections, see p.27. 39 Playing and Editing Programs 2. Press the [GLOBAL] buttonto enter Global mode. 3. Prezz the [MENU] button to access the PAGE MENU. 4. Use the ClickPomnt [1 YO JO [O Jtoselect “MIDI” and press the center. The GLOBAL 1: MIDI page will appear GLOBAL 1:MIDI MIDI Channel: — EM Note Receive: AN MIDI Clock: Auto CRT: MIDI: MIDI Channel : MIDI Filter : PMEnable Program Change Bank Combi (FlAfterT = (ÆCtrl Change : (Exclusive Convert Position:PreMIDI (Local Control On S. Use the ClikPomnt [1 O [O [O Jto select “MIDI Charmel,”” and 1se the [VALUE] dialto specify the global MIDI charmel. With the default settines, the global MIDI charmel “MIDI Charmel” E set to Ol. Selecting programs To switch programs, send a MIDI pro gram change from your external MIDI device or computer To switch banks, send a Bank Select control change message (CCH): upper byte, CC#32: lower byte). The X30 will switch to the program ofthe specified bank at the ture that it recervez a program change followmg the bank select message. Mini | | X50 X50 Bank Bank Bank # Proaram dl Select Select | Pogram? g CCRO CC#32 1 - 128 121 01-9 | 0-127 1- 128: В 56 0 0-197 с 1-128: (x5) RK 0 0,1 0-127 0 0 0-127 1- 128:(65)R 1 0 0-127 gd] 1- 128: В 62 0 0-197 Mae: In bank G, program munbers 000 through 127 correspond to 001-128. Mate: “R”(Recerve) mdiatez that only reception is supported. Mate: Bank select messages willnot be transmitted or recerved ifthe GLOBAL 1: MIDI page MIDI Filter “Bank” £ unchecked. Mate: The table above descrbes the operation with “Bank Map” set to GM. For detail: on the KORG mapping (+ PGp.78). 40 Using Controllers The X50 provides realtime controllers such az a [MOD] wheel, pitch bend wheel, and [SW1] [SW2] switches that let you make your performances more express 1ve. These controls let you modify the tone, pitch, vol urre, effects, etc. in rea Lime while you play For example, a piano sound can be played rea hsti- cally uzing only the kevboard, but vour performance will be more express 1ve 1f vou cormect a damper pedal. Tf youre playno sutar or wind mstrument sounds, vou can use the [PITCH] wheelto controlthe pitch or use the [MOD] wheel to apply vibrato. Mote: Inthe pages that follow, our explanation will center on the dedicated functionality of each contro ler. However, you can also use these contro lers as sources for “alternate modulat ion” or “effect dymarme modulation,” giving vou a much wider range of poszb ke uses than we describe here. For details on these capabilities, see “Usmg Alernate Modulation” (+ p. 51) and PG p.151. Keyboard Velocity How hard you play the keyboard affectz the exprez- siveness ofthe sound. You can adjust the volume level setting so that p kyme the keyboard softly will produce a soit sound, and playmg hard willpro- duce a bud sound. In addition, you can also adjust the brightness ofthe sound and the envebope settmes such as attack rate and re kase time. Using Velocity Switch in Combination Play mode and Multi mode, you can play different Programs by changme the keyboard velocity = See PROG6:FEd-Amp1/2, Mod (+ p.55, PG p.21) for mformation on how to change the vol ume leve land envelope us me key velociab: = See PROG 4: Ed-Filterl 2, Pasic, Mod.1 (+ p.34, PG p.16) for information on how to change the brishtness and tonal color ofthe sound usme kev velocity = See PROG2: Fd-P tch, OSC1/2 (+ PG p.10) for information on how to controlthe pitch change usine key velocty Using Controllers Note Number Sounds can be prograrmmed to change in character based on the note beng р ved. As vouplay higher or low er on the kevboand, the note munber can mochilate the timbre-such as becommse brighter az vou play hisher. Envelpes may а Бо become faster or slower, the vohime may chanse; and so on [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel You can use the [PITCH] wheel and [MOD] wheel located at the upper lett ofthe keyboard to vary the ptch or adjust the depth of modulation. The actualresut will depend on the program, but these controllers are normally used to appliythe fo low mg effects. MOD A Raise the pitch \ РТН Deepenthe vibrato Low erthe pitch = [PITCH] wheel movement can adjust the amunt ofpiteh bend PROG 2: Ed-Pitch, OSC1 (+ p.32, PG p.10) = [PITCH] wheel movement can vary the cutoft frequency PROG 4: Ed-Fikerl.”2, Mod.2 (+ PG p.16) = [MOD] wheel can adjust the depth of vibrato PROG 2: Ed-Pitch, OSC 1/2 LFO (+ p.32, PG p.11) = [MOD] wheel can adjust the depth ofthe wah effect PROG 4: Ed-Fiter] /2, LFO Mod. (+ PG p.18) = [MOD] wheel can adjust the speed ofthe LFO PROG 3: Fd-LFOs, OSC 1/2 LFO 172 (+ PG p.14) Note: By assignme the P tch Bend Lock fimetion to the [SW1] or [SW2], vou can lock the applied effect sothat t will be mamtamed even after the [PITCH] wheelreturns to the center. (+ PG p.172) "щи SW1, 5W2 By assignme the appropriate functions to the [SW1] and [SW2] you can use themto transpose the keyboard in one-octave steps, turnthe portamento function on/off, or lock the effect ofthe [PTTCH] wheel Each button can work az ether a Toggle or Momentary switch. In Toggle mode, the assigned function is switched between on and offeach time the button £ prezzed. In Momentary mode, the assigned function is active on only as long as you hold down the button. In Programmode vou can view the function ofthe [SW1] and [SW2] m the 0: Play; Program page; m Cormbmnation mode in the 0: Play; Combination page; and m Mukimode mthe 0: Play Multipage. (+ p-37) = To switch octaves PROG 7: Ed-Arp/Ctrls, Controls (+ PG p.25) = Toturthe portamento function on/off PROG 7: Ed-Arp/Ctrls, Controls (+ PG p.25) = To lock the function ofthe [PITCH] wheel PROG 7: Ed-Arp/Ctrls, Controls (+ PG p.25) = To varythe width ofp ch EG kevelchanseA PROG 2: Ed-Pitch (+ PG p.10) For more details, zee “Settmg the functions of [SW1] and [SW2]”{+ p.113). Nate: When yvouwrte a Program, Combmation or Multi set, the on/offstatus ofthe [SW1] and [SW2] 15 saved. REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] Use the [SELECT] button to select realtime controller mode A/B/C, and use knobsz [1]-[4] to controlthe tone, effects, MIDI control changes, and arpeggiator etc. while you perform. Specifically; vou can use these contro llerz to edit the filter cutoff frequency; resonance, amp and filter EQ, volume, portament o time, par, pitch LFO, and master effect send level etc. You can also Use themto modify the arpeggiator tempo, gate, veloc ty; and length. For more details, zee p.43 and p91. 1. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] buttonto switch the function ofthe realttme controller: to A-mode, B-mode, or C-mode. 2. Rotate the dezmred knob to control the zound, ete. The REALTIME CONTROLS [1]. [2], [3], and [4] knob B-mode functiore can be viewed for Program mode mthe 0: Play; Program page; for Combma- 41 Playing and Editing Programs tion mode 1 the 0: Play; Combmation page; and for Multimode mi the 0: Play; Multipage. (+ p.37) Using the pedals for control Damper Pedal (Sustain) The damper pedal iz alzo sometimes called the sustam pedal. Tt acts like the zimilarb~named pedal on an acoustic piano; when vou hold down the pedal, notes willcontime to sustain even when vou lff your hands offofthe keyboard. Damper Switch vs. H alf-Damper You can use either a standard footswitch (such az the Korg PS-1) ora specialhalf-damper pedal (such as the Korg DS-1H) az the Damper. Ifyouuse a footewitch, it will work like a normal synthesizer sustam pedal: notes will sustam for ever, as long as the pedalis held down. A half-darmerpedalis a special type of contima- ous foot pedal (normal foot pedals won't work properly for this application). It offers more subtle control of sustam which can be especially useful for piano sounds. The X50 will automatically sense when a half damper 15 connected to the rear-panel DAMPER jack. For proper operation, youwill also need to calibrate the pedal, usmg the “Half Damper Cal+ brate” command in the Global page mem. (+ PG p.77) Assignable Foot Switch The kt: vouuze a simple footswitch, such as the Korg PS-1, as an assignab le controller. The footswich can performawide variety of functions, such as: = Sound and effect modulation = Portamento on/off = Program select up or down = “Tap Tempo = Arpeggatoron/off = Duplication of many front panel controls, mehidmg the modulation [MOD] wheel, Real- Time Knobs, [SW1][SW2] Functions other than the above “Sound and effect rochalat ion” will abwavs operate as specified by the GLOBAL 0: Syztern, Foot page, regardless of the current ly selected program, combination, or muliset. For more information, see “Specifyme the function ofthe ASSIGNABLE Switch and ASSIGN - ABLE Pedal” {+ p.88). 42 Assignable Foot Pedal This lets you uze a contimious controller pedal, such as the Korg EXP-2 foot controller or Korg XVP-10 EXP/VOL pedal, as an assignab le controller. Like the Assignab ke Foot Switch, described above, the Foot Pedalcan be used for many different functions, neludme: = Master Volume = Chammel Volurre, Pan, or Expression = Assignable sound modulation, as several dif ferent AMS or Dmod sources = Effects Send level control = Dup leation of many front panel controls, me hadmyg the modulation [MOD] wheel, Real- Ture Knobs, [SW1][SW2] Functions above will akvayz operate az specified bythe GLOBAL 0: System, Foot page, regardless ofthe currently selected program, combmation, or rat set. For more mformation, see ““Specityme the fimetion ofthe ASSIGNABLE Switch and ASSIGN- ABLE Pedal” (+ p.88). Sending MIDI information from the various controllers When vou operate a controller ofthe X50, the cor- rezpondmg or specified control change will be tranzmitt ed via MIDI Pitch bend messages are tranzmitt ed onbyrwhen vou operate the [PTTCH] wheel In Program mode, these messages are transmitted on the global MIDI charmel For detaik on the MIDI messages tranzmitted when vou operate an X30 controller, and onthe AMS (Alkernate Modulation Source) and DMS (Dynamic Mochulat ion Source) corresponding to the MIDI messages, see “MIDI transmission when the X50 meroX sz contro llers are operated’ (+ PG p.166). Simple program editing Simple program editing You can edit any ofthe Programe shipped with X50, or you can start with an mitialized Program to create sounds from scratch. On the X50, vou can uze the eight shders m the Performance Editor dizplay and the reak ine controller knobs and switches ofthe front panelto make simple changes to a program w thout hav- ing to enter fhe edit ne pages that contamthe detailed editme parameters. Performance Edit Byusmethe eroht =hiders ofthe Performance Edi- tor, you can make overalladjustmentz to the sound. When youmo ve a slider, multiple program parameters are adjusted smmltaneousky meanme that vou can edit rmiltip k parameters by adjusting a smele slider. 1. In Program mode (PROG 0: Play page), select the program that vouwant to edit. 2. Press the [PAGE+] button (or [PAGE-] button) to access the PROG 0: Play; Perforn Edit page. Perform. Edit: Octave 000: Portamento Pad J= 100 Farformance Editor сео) сосен Сене = a a Eal a ce a IF¥ Bal MFR Eal F.Edit Are 3. Use the ChekPomt [OU ][O 10 O Jto select the performance edtor pararreter vou want to adjust. 4. Use the [VALUE] dial etc. to adjust the value. (+ p.20) Mate: If you want to reset the value, press meri button [0] and then press the [ENTER] button to restore the previous setting, Octave: Indicates the octave setting, Pitch Stretdh: Sirmiltaneously adjusts the transpose and tune settmes ofthe oscillator This allows vouto produce a variety oftonal changes without losmge the character ofthe origmalsound. This 15 particularly effective for acoustic-type programs such as guitar, bass, or piano. Select various programs andtrythe out. OSC Balance: Adjusts the level balance between oscillators 1 and 2. Mate: For programs whose “Mode (Oscillator Mode)” (PROG 1: Ed-Basic, P1og Baz x page) setting 15 Single, oscillator 2 willnot sound. Only the Evelofoscillator 1 will change. Fora Drums program, this performance editor will have no effect. Amp Level: Indicates the amp level This will adjust the vo lume ofthe enttre program. Attack Time: Indicates the attack time ofthe filter EG and amp EG. This will adjust the speed ofthe attack frommnote-on. Mate: In order to maximize the effect ofthe Attack Time adjustment, the amp EG Start Level, Attack Level Start Level Modulation, and Attack Tine Modulation parameters are alzo adpsted. Decay Time: Indicates the decay time and zlope time ofthe fiter EG and amp EG. IFX Balance: This srmmiltaneously adjusts the W/7D (We Dry” balance ofallmsert effect. MFX Balance: This = mmiltaneously adjusts the Return 1 and 2 parameters ofthe master effects. Mae: Dependmo onthe settmes ofthe program parameters, the resukl may not be noticeab le. S. Ifvouwant to save the modified sound, select the utility menu command ““Wrtte Program,” andwrite the program. (+ p.45) Aa The edited content will be Jost if vou se lect another program or tum offthe power before Saving, REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], [4], [SELECT] The REALTIME CONTROLS [1]-4] knobs can be used to edt parameters such az the filter cut off frequency; resonance, the amp and filter EGs, volume, portamento tune, pan, LFO speed and more. Three different modes - A, B, and C - allow each knob to control one ofthree separate parameters. 1. Press the REALTIME CONTROLS [SELECT] button to switch the function ofthe realtrme controllerz to A-mode, B-mode, or C-mode. Each time vou press the button, A-mode, B- mode or C-mode will be zelected akernatehy and the corresponding LED will hight. Mate: ITCCH70—79 are assigned to REACTIME CONTROLS A-mode or P-mode, the sound edted by knobs [1]+4] can be saved by the Program Write operation (+ p.45). 43 Playing and Editing Programs [SELECT] button CALPE REALTIME CORTON Knobs [1]-[4] 2. Rotate the destred knob to control the sound, etc. See the explanations that follow. A-mode controls In A-mode, knobs [1]-{4]willcontrol/edit the followmg functions. JMote: Placme the knobsz in the center (12 o'clock) position will prochuce the values specified by the program parameters. Knob [1]: LPF CUTOFF Adjust the cutoff frequency ofthe low pass filter. When vou adjust the cutoff frequency ofthe filter, the bræhtness ofthe sound will change. The effect will depend onthe settmes ofthe program parameters, but normally rotating the knob toward the lett will darken the zound, and rotatng it toward the right willbrighten à. Level A | | | | LPF | [ Frequency | i Low Cutoff High frequency ++ Knob [2]: RESONANCE/HPF Adjust the resonance level of a low pass filteror the cutoff frequency ofa high pass filter. The content that € controlled will depend on the filter type specified by the program By adjustme the filter resonance level, vou can nerease or decrease the resonance level to add a unique character to the sound. a Y de Adjustme the cutoft frequency ofthe high-pass fil- terwillmodify the thickness ofthe soumd from which the low frequency range haz been filtered OLI. | ! HPF I Cutoff frequency _ — —— —z Level & > Knob [3]: EG-INTENSITY Adjust the filter EG mtens ty (the depth at which the fiter FG = арр hed). Rotating the knob will affect the depth ofthe filter EG. Normally; rotatmg the knob toward the left will make the filter EG apply less deeply; and rotat ng it toward the right will make the filter EG apply more deeply: Since the filter EG will operate based on the cutoff frequency ofthe filter, knobs [1] and [3] will work together to control the tonal changes produced by the filter. Level 4 Y Time Knob [4]: EG-RELEASE Adıust the EG releaze tines ofthe iter and amp. This will determme the time frommnote-offuntil the sound disappears. When vou adjust the knob, the release tines ofthe fiker EG and the amp EG will change. Normally rotat mg the knob toward the leff will shorten the releaze tine, and rotating it toward the right will lengthen the release time. NEteon Attack Level rote-off Break Level y Level Release Level — Sustain Level BIP | E Temas ET Tim € Decy Time Slope Tim € Release Tim e Attack Tim e Start Level Saving your edits B-mode controls You can control parameters such as volume, portamento time, pan or filter and amp ES, patch LFO, and master effect send levels etc. The B-mmde function settmes are made for each indridualprogram, combination, or multi set. You can specify the B-mode functions separately foreach mdrvidual program, combmation, or multi set. The B-rode fimetions ofthe REACTIME CON- TROLS [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs can be viewed for Program mode m the 0: Play; Program page, for Combination mode m the 0: Play; Combmation page, and for Multimode m the 0: Play; Multi page. (+ p.37) Each knob m B-mode can also be Used as a source for Alternate Modulation or Eftect Dymamic Mod- ulation to control program parameters or effect parameters, allowing vou to adjust the sound nn a wide range of ways. C-mode control You can contro lthe effect ofthe ampeggiator m realtime. For details on operation, see p.91. Saving your edits Once vou've tweaked the sound to perfection, vou'll want to save vour work. To save your edits: a Be aware that if you modify the sound ofa program or write it to a different bank or munber, and then use a combination that uses the modified program, the combination will sound different. 1. Press the [UTILITY] button to access the utility mer. 2. Use the ChckPomt to select “Write Program,” and then press the ClickPomt center. The Write Program dialog box will appear. Write Program pees: WW Portamento Pad Category: 99: Slowsunth Tú: H4BH: Porfamento Had Cance | OK You can aEo access this utility command by holdmg down the [ENTER] button and pressme numeric button [0]. Mate: Tfthe deplay indicates “Memory Protected,’the program memory protect 15 turned on. Go to GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page, and uncheck the Memory Protect “Program” settmo, (+ p.85) . Optionally; vou can ako select a new location, or change the Programs name, Hyou want to change the bank and munber of the writme dest mation, use the C lekPo mt to select the programname located atthe ræeht of the ““T0,”’ and use the [VALUF] dialto select the desired writme destination. You can also use the PROG BANK buttons and [ENTER] button to select the writing destmation. Mae: You cant save in banks G or g(d). Ifyouwant to change the name, use the Click- Pomt to select the text button (9) and then press the ChckPomt center to open the text edit chalog box. You can give the Program a descriptive name usine the on-disp lay keyboard. (+ p.112) After entermg the narre, press [MENU/OE] button. The text edit wmdow willdizappear, returning voutothe mam Wrte dialog, Ifyouwant to specitythe category; use the ClickPomt to select “Category” and use the [VALUE] dialto specify the desired category The category vou specify here can be used when selectme bycate gorywiththe [CATEGORY] button. You can select by Category mthe followmgeg pages. PROG 0: Play page COMBI 0: Play; Prog page “Program Select™ COMBEI 1: Ed-Tone Adjust, Prog page MULTI 0: P lay; Program page. . Inthe Write Program Спа be box, press the [MENU OK] button to write (save) the program. . Amessage will ask you for confirmation. If you are sure you want to write the program, press the [MENU/OE] button once agan. The program will be written (saved). 45 Playing and Editing Programs Detailed Editing with Programs You can create your own original zounds by edit- ne the factory Programs, or by mitialzzme a Pro- eram (Bank D 127:Int. Program) and startmo from scratch You can save these Programs mto any bank other than Bank G or g(d), which carmmot be modified. Before you begin editing The three attributes of sound: pitch, tone, and volume Sound has three basic attributes; pitch, tone, and vohune. To control these attrbutes, the X50 provides “oscillator,” filter,” and “amp (amplifier)” sections. The “oscillator” settinos vary the pitch, the “filter” zettings modify the tone, and the “amp settmgs modify the vohune. The X50’ “oscillator,” “filter,” and “amp” On the X50, the settmes that determme the “patech”” are located in the PROG 1: Ed Basic and PROG2: Ed-Pich pages. In the Ed-Bazic page vou can specifythe waveform (mutisample) andthe basic pitch ofthe waveform. In the Ed-Pitch page you can specify how the pitch wall follow the keyboard, and make other pitch-related settmes. “Filter”’settmez are made mthe PROG 4: Ed- Filter] and PROG 5: Ed-Filter2 pages. These zettings adjust the tone. Falk; “Amp” settings are made m the PROG 6: Ed-Amp1/2 pages. These settmes adjust the vo} ume, and send the sound to the outputs. Program stmictire and cowespondinge pages These three sections determme the basic sound of the program. EG, LFO, keyboard tracking, AMS, Dmod, controllers In addition to the sections described above, the X30 provides ways mwhih the sound can be varied according to time, key range, or various types ofperformance expression. These are contro lled bv modulators and controllers such as EG (envelope generator), LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), keyboard track mg, AMS (A Lernate Mochulation Source), Dmod (Dynamic modulation), the [PITCH] and [MOD] wheels. You can use these modulators and controllers to apply change to the basic sound ofthe program. Take a look at the diagram ent led ‘Program structure and corresponding pages." Not ke that the audio = gnalflows mthe order of Oscillator ” Ptch! Filter! Amp. Also notice how modulators such as EG and LFO can affect these blocks. As shown in figure, a program consists of OSC 1/7 2, effects, and the arpeggiator. OSC 1/2 Fach timbre consets of Oscillator/P tch, Filter, Amp, EG, and LFO blocks. You can create more comp lex programs by usmg two oscillators together in one program using the Layer feature. Mate: The Pich EGas shared by OSC1 and OSC2. EFFECTS The output of OSC 1/2 15 sent to the nsert effect, the master effects, and the master EQ. The mier section lets you controlthe rout me, so you can specify where the sound will be sent. Imgam bic: 1-1 CAC LFOI: 3H CECILE CE: + H ; 1 r r ИВО НС. | И UEU dl. feet Efect: Fat Fit } 7 TEE: P| вис || ea) Feen FOL. |- Filer IEG. 15 ME Fiche A | i -£— Úcilaor! Hch —e— Filter des —— Amp ifier Y Wier Eft huis Cpt [Vera 2 po A В: entere ANDOUTUT | И | | ВН LANNOR Y Alp ™ NVI) 2 Gort Mer Seb Épeggator: 1-12 Effect > 1=1,$+4 etc. indicate the X50 on-screen pages andtahs. 46 Basic oscillator settings For the one msert effect and the two master effects, vou can choose from $9 effect types. The master EQ 15 a stereo three-band FO. ARPEGGIATOR A program can use one arpeggiator You can select an arpeggio pattern, specifythe range m which the arpegoio will be generated, and specifythe range ofnotes (keys) and velocities that will trag- ger the mpeggiator. Overview of editing pages In the PROG 0: Play page vou can ze kct and play programs, and uze the performance editor or real- tirne controllers to make sample edits to the sound. You can also adjust the arpeggnator sett mos. The other pages let vou modify the sound m more detailed ways. » Select and play programs. + Use the Performance Editor for easy editing, and to do simple editing of arpeggio patterns 0: Play Specify the program type asSingle, Double, or Drum. Select multisamples. » Specify Mono or Poby Y alce assignment. Select the temperament (e.c., equal temperament). 1:E d-Basic 2 Ed-Pitch Fitch settings. Pitch EG settings. Type and speed settings etc for the two LF Os provided for each oscillator, (Make settings inthe pitch, filker, and amp pages to specify the depth ofthe LEO settings you make here.) J Ed-LFCs HE d-Filter1 SE d-Filter? Filter (tone) settings. Filter EG settings. Settings related to Amp 172 (volume), including amp EG and pan (stereo position), AE d-Amp 1/2 Arpegoiator settings Shared with O: Play parameters You may edit either.) Controller settings EE Cd-ArpsCtris Select the BUS and master effect send level for the oscillator output. Insert Effect routing, selection and settings. dE d-nsertFX MasterEffect selection and settings. d.Ed-Masterf MasterEQ settings For details on how to access each mode, page, and the utility commandes, and how to edit values, see “Basic operations” (+ p.19). Comparing (original and edited sounds) When vouire mthe process of edttime a sound, pressing the [COMPARE] button wil recallthe saved version ofthe sound, as it was before you started editmg,. To mdicate that vou are listening to the saved version, the butt on’s LED will hight up. Pressme [COMPARF | button agam returns you to the version vou are editme, and the LED willgo out again. Ifyou edi while the COMPARE LED 15 lt, the button willagan go dark and vour previous edits willbe lost. Basic oscillator settings Program type setting (single, double, drum kit) Here you can specify the type ofprogram (whether to use one oscillator; two oscillators, ora drumkt). Use the PROG 1: Ed Basic, Pros Basic “Oscillator Mode”to specify the program type. PROG 1:Ed-Basic Prog Basic:Oscillator Mode Mode: METE Oscillator Voice Assign Mode: Poly OsSingle Trigger О но14 WILegato Priority: Last Scale Type: Equal Temperament Key: C Random: @ eosie Jose JC ostz JWzone) one Smele Programs have one oscillator and Double Programs have two oscillators. Fach ozcillator inchades a complete s>mthes E voice, with velocity swiched Multramples, cualfilters, EGs, LFOs, and so on. Priims mode is a special variation of Smgle mode, and uses a Drum Ki (as created т Global mode) instead of Mult samples. Polyphony Polyphony 1= the number ofnotes that can be played smmultaneously; such as m a chord. The polyphory depends on the programtype. Program type Polyphony Single 62 Double 31 Drums 62 47 Playing and Editing Programs Polyphonic/monophonic playing The Voxe Assign Mode selects whether the Pro- eramwilplay polyphonically (Poly) or mono- phonicalk (Mono). PROG 1:Ed-Basic Prog Basic: Voice Assign Mode Oscillator Mode: Double Voice Assign Mode: single Trigger O Hold PLegato Priority: Last Scale Type: Equal Temperament Key: C Random: e Basic J 05c¢1 № osc Mi.Zone | [Audition When this is set to Poly, you can play both chords and melody Imes. When thiz 12 zet to Mono, onby one note willsound even if you playa chord. Normally vou'llzet this to Poly, but Mono 15 Use- fulwhen playvmg sounds such as symth baszzes, synth leads, and other solo nstruments. Another important aspect ofmonophonic playing is Legato triesermo, When Legato 15 on (the box 15 checked), if a new note on the keyboard is played before the previous note 15 re lased, the fiter and amplñer EGz will not re-trigger, so that vou can move from note to note m a true legato fashion Ifthe previous note 1= release d before the next note 15 played, the note willtrisger norma lb Try switching between Poly and Mono, and leten to the results. Working with Multisamples What is a multisample? A sample 15 a digital record ng ofa particular nstrument orwaveform (or other natural or art ifs cially processed sound) recorded at a specific pitch À multisample 5 a collection of similarhk, voiced samples, usedto create the same type of sound - piano, bass, gutar, strings, organ - across the entire kevboard, az the baz ofa program. The oscillators of smele and doub k programs 1se mil tizarples. There are 470 mul samples available m the nstrumert. You can assign up to two multramples to each oscillator and swich between them by velocity: Th& x called “velocity multizample switchng,”” Multisamples and Drum Kits Mul samples and Drum Ets allow youto play samples in different ways. = Multisamples lay out one or more samples acrossthe keyboard. For nstance, a very simple outar Multisample rmeht have sx samples— one for each strne. = Asthe name suggests, DnunK its are optimized forp hymg dum samples. 48 Selecting Multisamples Itvouzpecity a High and Low multizample for an oscillator, etherthe High or the Low multisample will zound depending onthe velocty ofthe note (1e., the strength at which vouplay the kevboard). This function 15 called velocity nmltis ample switching, Mote: To make it easier tor youto hear the result, set the program type to “Oscillator Mode” Smeole. 1. Access the PROG 1: Ed-Bazx, OSC1 page. 2. Use the ChekPomt [O ][O ][U ][U ] to hishbisht “High Multisample.”” = Use the [VALUE] dial or the mumeric buttons and [ENTER] button to make your selection. PROG 1:Ed-Basic 05C1 Multisample OSC 1:Hiah Multizample Velocity SL L+H: 981 Octave: =1 [167] Level: 127 Transpose: +88 EE _ 469: Click Tune: +8888 OReu Level: 127 Delay: 998 т= Audition = Altematrvely you can select a rmiltisample by category With “Tligh Multisamp le” hehhohted, press the [CATEGORY] button to access the category menu. (+ p.38) M.Smpl/ Category: 14:Drum Wave se: EEE] [Bass)[SE 1)[ 651:465:Djembe-Basstone — E ; 052:466:D jembe-Open Orga] Chon] ER BE2) | 55 467. Dance perc a Mand [Stein] [Sunt]forum)| a5aid6s:Dance perc b [Wood [Guita Us 469: Click Use the [PACGE+]PAGE-] buttons to select a category Then use the [VALUE] dialto select a multisample. Press the [MENU/OE] button to fmalize your se lection. 3. Specitythe basic ptch ofthe oscillator. This 18 set by the “Octave” parameter. 4. Inthe same way; select a different multisample for “Low Multisample.”” You have now ass gned the “High” and “Low” multisamples. Next we'llset the velocity range. S. Specifby a velocity value for “Velocity SW L| H” Notes played on the keyboard at a velocity less than the value you specify will sound the Low multisample; velocities at or above this velocty value will sound the High muk sample. For example if you set “Velocity SW LI H”to 100, playme the keyboard soft hwillsound the “Low” miltisample, and playmse stronehb wall sound the ‘High’ muakizample. Basic oscillator settings 6. Adjust the “Level” for High and Low multisamples to set their vohime balance. Mate: If you do not wish to use this function, set the “Velocity SWLI H” value to 001. Onlythe Highrmultample will sound. Reverse check box Reverse lets you play the selected mmltizample backwards, without loopme, This can produce interestme results for sound effects or other unusualtimbres. N ormally vou willnot check the. Using oscillators 1 and 2 to create a detuned sound You can use a double program (1e., a program whose “Oscillator Mode”?1= Double) to create a detuned sound as follows. 1. Make the same multisample and EG settings, etc. for OSCI and OSC2. It will be corrvenient to use the Utility “Copy Oscillator”to make the oscillator settmos match each other. 2. Specify the playback pitch for OSC1 and OSC2. The playback pitch can be set mdependently- Byusme the same mmiltisample with shehtiy different “Time” settinos, you can “detime””the oscillatorz to produce a richer sound. Generally speaking, people hear flat notes az soundmg “Sour” or out oftune more easiby than they do sharp notes. So when detuning two oscillators, tt may sound more nmisicalto tune one oscillator up m patch, and leave the other oscillator close to or just shehtiy be low normal pitch. Using velocity to switch bebween oscillator 1 and? Г т т т T т т т OSCI Velocity Zone — Bottom:081 Тор: 127 05C2 Velocity Zone Bottom BE] Top:127 | Basic № osci I 0302 Jlu.2one) Audition Here vou can specifythe range of velocities that will zound oscillators 1 and 2. In the example shown above, the velocity ranges are az follows. = OSCI] willsound forall velocity values. = OSC2 will sound only for stronglyplayed notes (64 and above). = You can use Ve betty Multisample Swtchine m addition to this (+ “High Multisample, Low Multisamp le”). For thus example, set “OSC1>m ‘WVelocity SWLI H”to 32 and “OSC2”to 96. The settmes are shown az vertical Imes mn the velocity zone deplay: In this example, the muilt Famples will sound over four levels. Velocity values 001-031: sound onlythe OSCI Low rmultisample. Velocity values 032063: sound onlythe OSC1 High rmiktisample. Velocity values 064-095: sound the OSC1 High mailtisarple and the OSC2 Low mult ample. Velocity values 096-127: sormd the OSC1 High multizarple and the OSC2 High mulizample. Copying settings between O5C1 & OSc2 Many ofthe Program parameters can be set differ- ently for OSC1 and OSC2. These nelude all ofthe parameters on: = All ofthe tabs onthe Ed-P tch page, except for the Pitch EG = All ofthe tabs on the Ed-Filter page = All ofthe tabs on the Ed-Anp page = All ofthe tabs onthe Ed-LFOz page You can use the utility memy’ zs Copy Oscillator comirand to copy these parameters from one Oscillator to another. You can even copy parameters from an Oscillator m a different Program. This command is useful when you want to set both Ozcillators to the same settmes, orwhen vou want to duplicate settings you've used before. Assigning adrum kit What is a drum kit? Ifyouw ant to use a dam kit in a program, set the “Oszeillator Mode to Drurre. Then choose one of the 40 user drumktz or nme GM-corpatible drumk ts forthe programto use. À drum program uses a “drum kit” for ds oscillator. À drum kit consists ofrrultiple drum mstrument samples placed across the keyboard. There are 518 drum mstrument samples. (+ p.48 “Multi samples and Drum Kits”) In Global mode you can create or edit a drum kit self You can ass en up to two drum samples (High and Low) to eachnote ofthe keyboard, and switch between these drum samples by velocity: You can ako specify the effects and the routing to 49 Playing and Editing Programs the audio output jacks. (+ p.108 “Edit mg Отит Kits”) selecting a drum kit 1. Access thePROG1: Ed-Basic, Pros Basic page. 2. Set “Oscillator Mode”to Drims. PROG 1:Ed-Basic Prog Basic: Oscillator Mode Mode: Oscillator Voice Assign Mode: Poly (Single Trigger FI Hold CLegato Priority: Last Scale Tupe: Equal Temperament Key: © Random: 6 [Audition 3. Accessthe PROG1: Ed-Basic, OSCI page. 4. Use the ClekPomt [1 O JO J[O to highhght “Dum Kx.” Use the [VALUE] dial or the numeric buttons and [ENTER] button to select a drum kit. PROG 1:Ed-Basic OSC1:Drum Kit a Drum met oa cil oh. ACE Octave: +8 [ 37) iTranspose: +6 . i Tune: +9988 DERG fies 21177 Delay: @888ms Fasic J| osct Г 2522 AU Zen | Audition 3. Specify the basic pitch ofthe ozcillator: Fora drumkit, set “Octave to +0 [8]. Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs) Using LFOs Fach Oscillator has two LFOs: LFO1 and LFO2. You can use theze LFO = to modulate many different Program parameters, mchad mg: = Pitch (vibrato): PROG 2: Ed-Pich, OSC1 LFO “Intensity"” and the same parameter ofthe OSC2 LFO = Filter (wah effect): PROG 4: Ed-Filterl, LFO Mod. “Intenztvto A” and “to B,”” and the zame parameters for PROG 5: Ed-Filter2 = Volume (auto-tremolo): PROG 6: Ed-Amp1/2, Mod, LFO1 Mod. “Tntensity”” and the same parameters for LFO2 Mod. In addition to the uses described above, you can use an LFO az a source for Alternate Modulation atid Effect Dynamic Modulation to modulate a wide range of parameters. By azzigning an LFO to “Pan AMS” (PROG 6: Ed-Ampl 7/2, Level Pan) vou can create an auto-pan effect. 50 Basic LFO settings Mote: Dependmg on the program you've selected, vou may be unable to hear the result ofthe followmg edits. If zo, increase the valie of one of the “Intensiy”” parameters hsted above so that you can hear the result. For example m orderto use OSCI LFO1 to modulate filter 1, vou should mereaze the PROG 4: Ed- Filterl, LFO Mod. LFO1 “Intensity to A” or “Inten- styto B” value. 1. Access the PROG 3: Ed-LFOs, OSC1 LFO page. PRO i | | | Waveform: Frequency: 69 or] Dfs: +90 [Key Sync. Fade:90 DIJ:00 Freq. Mod AMS1:EnobM2#19 Int: +26 В AMS2: 0ff Int: +88 MIDIZ Tempo SYne. LJSURE. Base Note: fF Times:81 OSTLEÓOS II LroOZ {2 Lro1 IZ Lroz | 2. Select the “Waveform” parameter. 3. Use the [VALUE] dial etc. to select the desired LFO waveform. The display shows a graphic ofthe waveform. There are a mumber ofwaveforms to choose from. Fach are suited to different applications: Triangle and Sine are the classic LFO shapes for vibrato, tremolo, parmmyg, and filterwah effects. Square 1= useful for gated filter and amp effects, and creates a police stren effect when modulating pitch. The Guitar waveformis designed especially for guitar vibrato, since i bends: onk upwards fromm the base value. Saw and Exponential Saw Down are good for rhrythmic filter and amp effects. Random 1 (5/FI) creates the classic samp le-and- hold effect, which 15 great tor modulatng a resonant filter. 4. Affer bokme atthe different wave forms, select Triangle. S. Use the “Frequency""paratreterto set the speed ofthe LFO. 6. Use the “Fade” and “Db”” (Delay) settmes to control thewaythe LFO sounds at the besiming ofthe note. For more information on LFOs, see “PRO G3: Ed- LFOs”"(+ PG p.14). All ofthese parameters control the way that the LFO ttze lfworks. In order for the LFO to actually affect the sound, you canuse the dedicated LFO routmes on the Filter, Pitch, and Amp pages, or use the LFO= as AMS sources for a wide variety of parameters, Using Alternate Modulation Frequency Modulation AMS can be used to vary the LFO speed. This lets vou change the LFO speed Бу operatine a control ler, or by the EG or Keyboard Track settings. (+ PG p.14) MID I/ Tempo Sync. I *MIDL Tempo Syne’ 1z checked, the “Tre- quency” zett mg will be ignored, and the LFO will zynechromze to the system tempo, az zet by the TEMPO knob orextemal MIDI clocks. This lets you produce vibrato, wah, auto-parn, or tremolo effects that lock to arpeggiator, or external MIDI sequencers. EGs (Envelope Generators) An enve bope creates a modulation s gnal bymowv- ine fromone levelto another over a specified time, and then movne to another level over another period oftime, and zo on. Each program me ludes three EGz, one forP tch, one for the Filter, and one for the Amp. These produce time-varyme changes m pich, tone, and vol ume respectively They can also be Used to modulate a munber of other Program pararreters via AMS. note on Attack Level note off Y Break Level Y Level Release Level — Sustain Level Loess mim: Attack Time Start Level | | Time Slope Time Release Time Using Alternate Modulation AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) refers to amy ofthe assignable modulation sources in X50, inchiding; = Built-m phyzicalcontio llers, such as the [PITCH] wheel, [MOD] wheel, and Real- Ture Knobs = Incoming MIDI controllers = Modulators: such az the Filer, Pitch, and Amp Ее, от Не ТРО = Intensity 1s a paratreter that sets the degree (speed, depth, amount etc.) to which AMS wall control the modulation. A mimber of trequenth-used modulation routmes, such as usme the [PITCH] wheelto varythe pitch, are provided as additional, dedicated rout- 1nes, separate fomAMS. Note that not all AMS sources may be available for some modulation destmations. For details on altemate modulation and AMS, see “Alternate Modulation Source (AMS) (+ PG p.131). Suggestions on using AMS When making settings for altemate modulation, thmk ofthe effect that you wish to produce, what type ofmodulation will be necessary to prochuce that effect, and what parameter ofthe oscillator filter; or amplifier needs to be controlled. Next, select a source (AMS) and set the Intensity. Ifvou proceed logically n this way; vou will achieve the destred effect. For examp ke, ifvouwant to controla guitar zound zo that it approaches feedback when voumove the [MOD] wheel you might set up the [MOD] wheel to modulate the filter frequency and resonance. Controlling Pitch Here vou can specity how the p tch ofthe rmilti sample selected for the oscillator will change. Pitch EG and LFO settmos allow the pitch to var ied over ture. Mate: To specify the basic pitch ofthe rmaltizample, use the “Octave” parameter mthe PROG 1: Ed- Basic, OSCI or OSC2 page. Varying the pitch according to keyboard position (Pitch Slope) On keyboard instruments such az pino or organ, the pitchwill rize as you play toward the right side ofthe keyboard, and fallas you play toward the left. You can use the “Pitch Slope” settmg to specify how thewilloceur With positive (+) settings, the pitch will rize az vou play toward the right side ofthe kevboard. With negative G) settmes, the pitchwillfallas you play toward the right side ofthe keyboard. Normally vou will lave the zet to +10. 51 Playing and Editing Programs Modulating the pitch PROG 2:Ed-Pitch OSC 1:Pitch Slope Pitch Pitch Slope: ESC PRerd+: +07 : AMS: MIDI After T II Ribbornt 4163: +82 PEend-:-82 : Intensity: +88.8a Pitch EG Intensity: +66 68 AMS: Velocity Intensity: +46 68 Portamento |_|Enable [JFingered Time:886 DECI MNositeo | ofcz MNoszvo) EG | Pitch bend The PBendt and PBend- settmes specify the amount of pitch change (in semitones) that will occur when MIDI pitch bend messages are recerved orwhenthe [PTTCH] wheel A settmg of +12 allows the pitch to be controlled a maxnmun of one octave upward; a settme of —12 allows the pitchto be controlled a maximum of one octave dowrmvward. “Rabbon (416) spec fies the amount ofpitch change (mn units of a semitone) that will occur when CC#HIÉ 18 recerved (or when vou operate the ribbon controller ofa cormected TRITON Extrerne or similar device). Portamento Portamento makes the pitch change zmoothly when yvoup kythe next note before releasmethe previous note. The “Time” parameter controls how long 1 take the pitch to change. As this value 15 increased, the ptchwill change over a longer tome. With a value of 000, there will be no portamento. You can turn Portamento on and off via [SW1] or [SW2], by assignne themto Porta. 5W CCH6S. Creating Vibrato You can use an LFO to create vibrato. LFO 12 Intensity sets the depth to which the selected LFO will affect the pitch. With a zetting of +1200, vibrato will produce a max num ofl octave of pitch change. “Mod. Whl Int.”” specifies the depth ofthe vibrato effect created by the LFO when you move the [MOD] wheelorwhen CCHI 15 recerved. “AMS Intensity”” specifies the depth ofthe vibrato effect created by LFO when vou operate an AMS (Alternate Modulation Source). For example, sup- pose vou zet *“LFO1 AMS to EnobM]1 [+] (Knob Modl: CC#17), and raize the “AMS Intensity If Enob BAssign “Knob 1-B”15 set to Enob Mod.1 (CCH 7), vibrato willbe app hed when you turn the 3X50°z knob [1] orwhen CC#17 1z recerved. 52 ROG 2:Ed-Pitch 0 Pitch LFO172 Modulare rer LFOT1 Intensity: AMS: MIDI AfterT SCI LFO-LFO1 Intensitu ——— Mod. Lh] Int: +88 88 1 LFOZ Intensity: +88.84 AMS: MIDI AfterT | ModlJhl Int: +666 Intensity: +6,66 osiiéol[ oscz Moszifoll_ EG | Intensity: +96.06 Pitch EG When the Intensity vale 15 set to +12.00, the pxch EG specified mn the Pitch EG page will produce a maxirmun of £1 octave ofp ich change. To realistxally stmalate the shght change m ptch that occurs when a string + phacked orat the attack ofa brass or vocal sound, vou can use the EGto create a subtle change m pitch at the attack. PROG Z:Ed-Pitch Pitch EG:Start Lévet L SEEE] A:+99 R: +99 T A:499 D:499 R499 fee Level Mod. : AMS 1:01 [+88 5:8 A:6 : Time AMS:51) 1 458 AMS2:Dff L408 5:8 A:0 : MOd. |:+99 A:+D:+ Nose Mostime JN oste Mosztee]_ Es | | Using Filters The filters allows youto dimmish or emphasize specified frequency areas ofthe sound. The tone of the sound will depend significantly on the filter settings. X50 provides Fikerl for OSC1 and Filter? for QOSC2. For each of theze filters, you can select from two types (Low Pass Resonance or Low Pass & High Pass). Filter? can be used if “Mode (Oscilla- tor Mode)" 13 set to Double. Level Cvertones included inthe original multisample Frequency (pitch) wv wv Filter characteristics Level This area of overtones / will be diminished Cvertones after passing through the filter 1 Frequency (pitch) Using Filters Filter Types This selects the parts ofthe sound whih will be affected bythe filter, as described below. Low pass filter This 15 the most commontype offilter, which passes the low frequency range and cuts the high frequency range. When the overtones ofthe high range ate cut, a bright sound will become darker 24 dB/oct and 12 dB/oct see the steepness ofthe cut. 24 dB/oct means that the gam will decrease 24 dB in one octave (Le. az the frequency doubles). A 12 dB/oct filter would decrease the gan 12 dBm one octave. The 24 dB/oct filter produces a steeper CLÉ. Level À Lowy Pass | | 124 8/0 Е | 240B/00t | = Frequency High pass filter This type of filter passez the hæh frequeneyrange and cuts the low frequency range. Use this when youwishto make the sound thtmner. However 1f the cutotf frequency (Frequency) 15 raised exces- =ively high, the volume will become very low. Level High Pass =~ 12dBfock | I | I | Ty | | I 2 Frequency Resonance When ‘Resonance””15 set to a higher value, the overtones mthe region ofthe cutofffrequeney will be boosted as shown mthe diagram below, grvme a chstmetrve characterto the sound. When resonance is applied Lan Pass Level E Low resonance 4 High resonance value value = When this 15 set to 0, there 15 no emphas E, and fre- quencies beyond the cutoffwills mpk- dimimish srroothky- At mednun settings, the resonance will alter the timbre ofthe filter, makme 1t sound more nasal, or more extreme. At very high settmes, the resonance can be heard as a separate, whistlme pitch. To make the resonance track the keyboard piteh, see “4 2a: Keyboard Track” (+ PGp.17). Selecting a filter to modify the tone Here's how to zelect a filter type and adjust the “Frequency” (cutoff frequency) and “Rezomance™ (resonance level). 1. Use “Type”to select a filter type. Low Pass Resonance: This is a 24 dB/octave low pass filterwith resonance. Low Pass £ High Pass: This 15 a 12 dB/octave low pass filter and a 12 dB/octave high pass Alter connected m series. 2. Ifvou've selected Low Pass Resonance as the filtertype, you can set the parameters for Filter А. “Frequency” specifies the cutoff frequency: Overtones above the specified cutoff frequency will be diminished, make the tone more mellow (darker). ‘Resonance’ specifies the resonance level This boosts the overtones: m the region ofthe specified “Frequency” ene the sound a distinctrve character. FROG d:Ed-Filter1 Basic: Filter1 Tupe ALC ECL OL Fass Resonance A] Ч = Trim: 72 Frequency: 29 : Reso AMS: Sl 2 #51 | i Intensitu: +43 Resonance: 55 k i Fi fahr i Bazic JI Mod. 1 MN Med.z EEE Es | | Ifyou've selected Low Pass & High Pass as the filter type, vou can use the Filter À parameters to adjust the low pass filter andthe Filter B parameters to adjust the high pass fiter. Overtones above the Filter A “Frequency” will be dimimished, mak ns the sound more mellow (darker). Overtones below the Filter B “Frequency” will be dirmmished, decreas me the low-range and makne the sound thtrmer. PROG d!Ed—Filter1 Filter1 Type: Basic Filter1 Tupe Low Fass & High Pass Trim: 72 |” Frequency: 29 B Today singe Sil 7 HEY | # + + umm 5 ® + + + # BA Л PEER +03 Frequency: 84 | Basié [Medd THMedz iFeMedll_EG_) | 53 Playing and Editing Programs Modulating the filters You can modulate the filter cutoff frequency us ng the Filter EG, the LFOs, keyboard trackme, and other built-in and MIDI controllers. This is a great wayto add a rich variety oftonal change to the sound. Keyboard Track Most acouste mstruments get brighter as vouplay higher pitches. At 115 most basic, keyboard track- ng re-creates tht effect by nereazmyg the cutoff frequency ofa lowpass filter as vou play higher on the keyboard. Usualls; some amount ofkeytrack- no is necessary in order to make the timbre con- sistent across the entire range. = When Ranp “Low "1: zet to a postive (+) value, the cutoff frequency will rize az vou p lay lower onthe keyboard, mak me the sound brighter. When set to a negatrve (—) value, the cutoff frequency will fall as vou play lower on the kevboard, making the sound darker. = When Ramp “High 1z set to a poste (+) value, the cutoff frequency will rize az vou p lay higher on the kevboard, mak mg the zound brighter. When set to a negative (—) value, the cutoff frequency will fall az vou play higher on the keyboard, making the sound darker. = “Int. to A" and “Int. to B*" adjust the effect that keyboard track mg willhave on fiters A and B. For more deta1E, =ee “4—2a: Keyboard Track” (+ PGp.17). Filter EG The Fiker EG в а muilt+stage envelope,whih vou ¢an use to modulate the fiker (naturally!) as well as other Program parameters. The EG tze fis set up onthe Filter page; the way that i affects the fil ters £ controlled by the parameters dezeribed be low, onthe Filter Mod page: The “Int. to A” and “Int. to B” settmes controlthe bazsx armunt of FG modulation for filter frequen- cies À and B, respectively; before other modula- L101L The “Vel to A” and ‘Vel to B” settmes let vou use velocityto scale the amount of EG modulation. The “AMS” settme zelectz a AMS modulation source to scalethe amount ofthe Filter EG applied to Filters A and B. The two filters share a single AMS source, with separate ntenstysettmes. 54 Mod. 1:KEDTrk Key Lot Int. to A: +58 6: +56 PROG d:Ed-—Filter1 Keyboard Track Key Lou MER High: C#4 Ramp Low: =38 High: +88 Filter EG Int. 10 A: +88 to E: +00 :AMS:0Ff Vel to A: +37 to E: +98 :Int. to A: +68 6: +86 sie N Mod. 1 JUMied.z JIsoMedM Es | FROG d!Ed-Filter1 L SEE] A: 458 B:499 5:430 R:+88 TR::62 D:+58 5:+94 R:157 - EG:Start Level Level Mod. Time Mod. AMS: Off AMS 1: Velocity 1:+82 A:- D:- S:- В:- [+98 5:8 8:9 E:0 : AMSZ:Off 1490 A:8 0:89 5:6 Ra [Ceasie JMod.1 M Hod7 MifoMod]|_Ec | | LFO modulation You can modulate the filter via LFO1 and LFO2. Among other app hcationz, LFO modulation ofthe filer can produce the classic “ato aval” effect. The Ed -Filterl, LFO Mod (or Ed-Filter2) page lets vou zet up the following parameters separately for each LFO: “Intensity to A” and “Intensity to B” specify how mich the LFO changes the tone. “TS-Y Int. to A and “TS-Y Int. to B”speciby the depth ofthe wah effect created by the LFO when CCE 15 recerved. The “AMS” settmo selects a AMS modulation source to scale the amount ofthe LFO applied to Filters A and B. The two filters share a single AMS source, with separate intensity settings. For example if vou zet Knob B Azzign “Knob 1-B” to Enob Mod. 1 (CC#17), and set “AMS”to Knob M1#17, vou cantum the REAITIME CONTROLS B-mode knob [1] to apply an auto wah effect. LFÜ Mod. LF01 Int. to À PROG d.Ed-Filter1 Filter LF01/2 Modulation LFOT intensity to Aff] to B: +86 | AMS: KnobM1§17 J5=Y Int. 10 A: +98 to E: +98 : Int. 10 A: +30 5: +00 AMS: Off JS=Y Int. to A: #18 to B: 486 : Int. to A: +06 6: +86 [Васе Jl Medd Jl Med.2 номе EG) | AMS modulation In addition to the ECG, LFOs, and Key Track, you can Use two AMS sources to modulate the filters. For instance, you could use the [PITCH] wheelto change the brightness. PROG d:Ed-Filter1 Filter Modulation Filter-A AMS 1: intensity: +66 A e A M52: MIDI AfterT Intensity: +88 Filter-B AMS1: Pitch Bend Intensity: +08 | Intensity: +86 AMSZ: MIDI AfterT Mod.2:Filter A AMS! Using the Amp section Using the Amp section The Amp section inchades controls for volume and pan. You can controlthe vo hme using the Amp EG, LFO 1/2, Keyboard Track, and ve betty; along with other AMS sources. Each Ozcillator haz its own Amp section: Ampl for OSC1, and Armp2 for OSC2. Different sounds have characteristic shapes to the 1 vo hime levek. For example, the volume ofa p ano note begms at a hteh volume the mstant vou playthe note, and then decreases oradualky- The volume of an organ note, onthe other hand, remain: constant az long as you cont mue pressme the key: The vo hime ofa note ona violan or wind instru ment can be varied durme the note bythe maisi- ¢ian (Le., Бу regulating the ammount of pressure on the bow or the fore ofthe breath). volume Piano volume Organ Volume remains constant until note Volume decays is released gradually | Time Time Setting the basic amp level The basic volurre level = set by the “Amp Level” parameter. You can then alter tht uste the modultion sources below: PROG 6 Ed-HAmp 1/2 Ampi Level [EG Level/PamAmpi Level AMS: Off Pan Pan: C864 ies dl! E. 1 Intensitu: +00 > 1 > Mod. JI Es | Ampz Il Mod. II En | | Applying modulation to the amp Mod. KEDTrk Keu Lou Cd High: C Ramp Low: +18 High:=i6 | Г Keyboard Track Amp Mod. Velocity Int:+66 :AMS:KNobM2#19 Int:-24 LFO1 Mod. Intensity: +00 !AMS:50 2 #81 Int: +99 LF02 Mod. Intensity: +88 :AMS:Off Int: +86 Keyboard Track This lets vou vary the volume relatrve to the note you play For more details, see “Keyboard Track” (+ p.54). Velocity (Amp Modulation) Velocity Intens ity 1: used by most programs to decrease the volume ofsotily played notes and increase the volume of strong y played notez. Normally vou will set Amp Modubtion to posi tive (+) values. As this settmo 13 increased, there willbe greater vohune difference between soft kr played and stroneb played notes. LFO1/2 Mod. Specifies how the LFO'swillpmduce eyclic changes m volume (tremolo effect). The volume will be affected by the LFO(s) for which vou set an LFO1 Mod Intensity; LFO2 Mod Intensity vale. Intensity (AMS Intensity) admits the depth by which the tremolo effect produced bythe LFO will be affected when vou azs gn an AMS (LFO1 AMS, LFOZ AMS). For example if you set “AMS” (LFO1 or LFO2) to IS-Y #02, recerve CCH2 to app la tremolo effect. Amp EG (Amp Envelope Generator) The Amp EG lets you contro lhow the volume changes over the course ofa note. PROG 6:Ed-Amp1:? L SIEEJA:199 6:498 5:448 T A:456 D:492 S:497 R:465 EhG:-Start Level Level Mod. | Time Mod. AMS:5L 1 #88: AMS 1: Velocity 1-25 5:8 Н:+ В:+ AMS2: 01f pi J Mod.) +18 A:= Dis 5:8 B= +08 A6 06 $ 8 FR (Amp Jl Mod. Il EG | | Every instrument has is own characteristi vol ume envelope. This is part ofwhat srves each instrument ds identifiable character Conversely; by changmg the vo hime contour—for instance, appbhrmoa strmo-lke Armp EC curve to an organ mul sample- vou can produce interest- ing and unusual sounds. Fiano ьч > > Organ Strings | „ > 1 N 55 Playing and Editing Programs Adjusting the pan (stereo position) PROG 6:Ed-Ampi:2 — Level/Pan:Am Amp1 Level: 127 Pan Pan: AMS: Off Lid Gat Brite | Intensity: +00 Amp1 JT Mod. MEG Ampz TM Mod. JI_ EG The mam “Pan’” parameter determines the place- ment ofthe zound m the stereo field afferthe sig- nalhas passed through the oscillator, filter, and amp. Normalby you'll set this to C064, =0 thatthe sound t centered equalby between the left and right speakers. To create a stereo effect when “Oscillator Mode™ & set to Double, set the Ampl “Pan””to LO01, and the Amp2 “Pan” R127, This will make OSC1 goto the left speaker, and OSC2 go to the right speaker With a settmg of Random, the pan will change randomly each time ou p lay a note on X50, pro- cue mg an imterestmo effect. Pan AMS and Intensity “Intenzity”’ species the depth ofthe pan modulation fromthe selected AMS source. Ifyou set AMS to Note Number the pan wall change according to the keyboard position ofeach note played. With a setting of LFO1 or 2, the sound will sweep frorn side to side, creatme an auto-pan effect. Pan - Use DKit Setting Use DKit Setting apphez when “OzcillatorMode™ 5 set to Drums. Пе в checked, the Program can use a different pan position for each drum sound, as specified by the Drum Ei. Ifthis 1: unchedked, all drum zoumds will use the Program's pan position The factory presets and GM drumkits use ndrvidual pan positions for the different dams, so normally t's best to leave this checked. PROG 6 Ed-Amp 1/2 Ampi Level [EG Level/PamnAmp1 Leva] Pan > En E AMS: Off Puse Dit Setting : Intensity: +86 Ampi Mod. EG pomp E Mad o EG O5 EEEEEEEEEEE © ЧеввовововЫвЫ 1 56 Effects Effects are covered in their own section ofthe maruals, so wewo1rt go mto too much detail here. (+ p.79) Insert Effect You can make insert effect settmes nthe PROG: Ed-InzertFX page. The Insert Effect can be assigned to either an mdi- vidual oscillator orthe entire Program. You can use anytype ofeffects, from detortions and come pressors to choruses and ræverbs, The Insert Effect can be routed to the mam outputs, orto amy ofthe mdrvidual outputs. (+ p.84) Master Effects You can make master effect settmes mthe PROG 9: Ed-MasterFX page. There are two Master Effects, which are accessed through Sends 1 and 2. These are best-suited to effects such as reverbs and delays, but vou can use them with anytype ofeffect. (+ p.85) Master EQ You can make master FQ settmes mthe PROG 9: Ed-MasterFX page. The master FQ 15 located immediately before the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R outputs. Use it to adjust the overall tone. (+ p.85) Playing and Editing Combinations What's a Combination? Comb mations, or “Combis”” for short, let you split and layer up to 5 Programs at once. A Combiis made up of 8 Timbres. Fach Timbre has a Program, along with parameterz for key and ve betty zones, mixer settings, MIDI channel and Playing combinations Selecting combinations There are several different ways to select Combi- nations. Each one is corrvement ma different way: = Selecting combinations from the front panel: Using “Combi Select” to select a program Turn the [VALUE] dial Use the [INC] DEC] buttons. Use mameric buttons [0]-[9] to enter the program munber, and press the [ENTER] but- tor Press the center ofthe C likPomt to high- heht the field, then use [OU ][U ] to select a program, and press the centerto finalize vour selection. Usze the COMBI BANE [A]-[C] buttons to zelect a combination bank. Using 10's HOLD to ze lect combat ions (+ p.39) Selecting combinations by program category You can select programs by categories such as piano or drums. Usme “Select by Cate gory” to select by category (+ p.38) Using Cat. HOLD to select a category (+ p38) = Selecting combmations by using a foot switch: You can change combmations even whil both hands are busyp kymg on the keyboard - correment for le applications = Selectinge combinations by receiving MIDI program changes: You can switch combmations from an external MIDI sequencer oran external MIDI controller: See below for details. controller filtermeg, and zo on. Aswih Programs, each Combihas 1 Insert Effect, 2 Master Effects, and a Master EQ, for shapmg and transformme the sounds ofthe ndmidual Tim- bres. Finally, Combis can use 2 Arpeggto patterns modules at once. Selecting combinations from the front panel 1. Press a [COMPI] button. (The button will heht.) You will enter Combmation mode, Notice that the upper line ofthe display indicates “COMBI 0: Play” (mode name, page number and name). Mode name Fage number and name Parameter name Category number andname Tab name Tempo Bank TTT TET i number — "Bank A Category 88-Keyboard J=898 I 000: Stercophonickeys select (combination number and name) Tab Control assign list 2. Make sure that “Combi Select” (combination number and name) 15 selected. Ifthis 15 not selected, use the ClickPomt [0 ][0 ] to high hoht the “Combi Select” mdication. 3. Usethe [VALUE] díialete. to select the combination you want to play You can use either ofthe follow mg methods to ze lect a program. = Turn the [VALUE] dial = Usethe [INC] or [DEC] buttons. = Use mumeric buttons [0]-[9] to enter the comb1- nation number, and press the [ENTER] button. = Pressthe center ofthe ClækPont to highhight the field, then use [0 ][O ] to select a program, and press the center to fmalre vour ze lection. 57 = = 5 a = = = La Playing and Editing Combinations 4. Press a COMBI BANK [AH C] button to switch banks. When vou select a different Bank, the buttons LED will hight, and the selected bank will appear on the leff side ofthe display: For example, to select bank B, press the COMBI BANK [B] button. The [B] button will heht, and the name Bank Bwillappear mthe leff ofthe display Auditioning the sound $. Playa note on the keyboard to hear the sound vou ze lected. Mate: You can't use the [AUDITION] button to playa riff (phrase) in Comb nation mode. Overview. Combination Banks When shipped from the factory; 1 15 loaded with 384 Comb mations. You can also save any comb + nations that you create. Combmations are organized into three banks as shown in the following table. Combination banks Bank Prog. Explanation No. With the factory settings, these banks contain a wide variety of preloaded combinationsthat use 000. for multiple programs, effects, 197 preloaded and arpegglo patterns. | combination | 126 programs can be written orrewrittento eachbank AC (for a total of 384) You cant write (save) data inthese hanks. ABC Selecting by Category You can select Combmations fomwithm a category such as keyboard, synthesizer, bazs, and chine. When shipped from the factory; the preloaded Combmations are organized mto 16 categories. For details on how to select combmations m th way; zee the following page. + p.38 “Selecting programs by category’” + p.38 “Using Cat. HOLD to select by category” 58 Using 10's HOLD to select combinations You can fix the ten's place ofthe comb mation mmberas you select combmations. For detail on how to do this, referto “Us mg 10's HOLD to select programs” (+ p.39). Using a footswitch to select Combi- hations You can azzign a footswich to step through Com- bmat ions one by one, ether gomg up (0, 1,2, 3, etc.) or gomg down (3, 2, 1 etc.). This lets you change Combinations: without usme vour hands—great for quxk Combination changes in Îrve performance situations. For detail on how to do this, referto “Usmg a footswich to select Programs” (+ p.39). Using MIDI program changes to select combinations You can select combimations in the COMBI O: Play page orswichthe programs oftimbres by sendme MIDI program change messages from your extemal MIDI device (DAW soffware or other sequencer, or MIDI controller) to the X30. Ifyouw ve mstalled the inchided “X30 P has-In Edi- tor” mto your DAW programas a phus-in, you can easily se lect X50 programs or combmations froma hist within your DAW sofiware. For more detaik, zee “Editor/P lug-In Editor Mamal” (PDF). switching combinations via MIDI The comb mation will change when the X50 recerves a program change on a charmelthat matches the global MIDI channel However, this 15 affected by the GLOBAL 1: MIDI “Combi (Combmation Change)” settme, Th settmg must be checked. Ifthis settme 15 unchecked, the comb mation willnot change; mstead, the program will change for the timbre ofthe matching charmel Wththe factory settmes, the global MIDI charmel 15 set to channell, Ifyou want to change tht set- tmso, see “MIDI channelsettmo” (+ p.39). Switching the program of a timbre via MIDI The MIDI chamel ofa timbre i= specified by the COMBI 2: Ed-Track Param, MIDI “MIDI C han- nel” setting, When a program change message on a MIDI charmel that matched the tanbre’s charmel Using Controllers 15 recerved, the program will change for timbres whose “Status” = INT. However, program changes for timbres are affected bythe COMBI 3: Ed-MIDI Filterl, -1 page “Program Change” settmg, The “Status” settmg 5 located mn the COMBI 2: Ed-Track Param, MIDI page, and the “Program Change” setting 15 located m the COMBI 3: Ed— MIDI Fikerl, -1 page. The result ofrecernz a program change onthe global MIDI charmel will depend onthe GLOBAL 1: MIDI “Comb i{C ombmation Change)” zett mg, Using Controllers Just as m Program mode, vou can uze controllers such as the [MOD] wheel pitch bend wheel, [SW1][SW2], and REAITIME CONTROLS [1]-[4] to add a broad range ofexpressionto your p Бута, in Combination mode. These controls let 3011 modify the tone, pitch, vol ume, effects, ete. m realtime while you play For more details, see “Using Controllers" (+ p. 39). Sending MIDI information from the various controllers When vou select a combmation on X50, a MIDI program change for the selected comb mation numberwillbe transrmitted on the global MIDI charmel At the same time, bank zelect, program change, and volume (CC#7) messages will be transmitted on the MIDI chamiel specified for each timbre that 15 set to “Status” of EXT or EX2. However, these messages will not be transmittedl for timbres that are zet to the same MIDI charmel as the global MIDI charmel Inthx caze, EX2 tum- bres will show the “Program Se ket” Bank as “477, and will transmit the bank munberthat was specs filed mn “Bank (EX2) MSB and “Bank (EX2) LSB” (2-la). MIDI messages transritted when you operate X50 are tranzmitted onthe global MIDI channel At the sarne tame, timbres whose “Status” 1: EXT or EX2 willtransmit the same messages on ther own MIDI charmel For details onthe MIDI messages transrmtted when vou operate an X50 controller, and on the AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) and DMS (Dymami Modultion Source) corresponding to the MIDI messages, see “MIDI transmission when the X30/microX'= controller: are operated” (+ PG p.166). = = 5 a = = = La 59

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