HyperSynth HCARD-101 User manual

HCARD-101
rev 1.0
USER MANUAL
MEMORY CARD FOR KORG SYNTHESIZERS

Table Of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Installation Instructions...................................................................................................................................................................................1
Initial Configuration for Multi-Device Compatibility ........................................................................................................................................2
Splash Screen Overview (M1 Mode) ................................................................................................................................................................3
Main Menu Functions (M1 Mode) ...................................................................................................................................................................3
Bank Selection Menu (M1 Mode) ....................................................................................................................................................................4
Tools Menu (M1 Mode)...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Write Protect Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Rename Bank Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Copy Bank Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Program Capture..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Program Listing ................................................................................................................................................................................8
Sound Library for Korg M1/M1R/Tx Series ....................................................................................................................................................10
Splash Screen Overview (WS Mode) ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Main Menu Functions (WS Mode) .................................................................................................................................................................11
Bank Selection Menu (WS Mode) ..................................................................................................................................................................12
Tools Menu (WS Mode).................................................................................................................................................................................12
Write Protect Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................13
Renaming a Bank in Hcard-101 (WaveStation Mode)......................................................................................................................13
Copy Bank Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................14
Sound Library for Korg WaveStation and WS-A/D .........................................................................................................................................16
Splash Screen Overview (DS-8 MODE) ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Main Menu Functions (DS-8 MODE) ..............................................................................................................................................................17
Bank Selection Menu (DS-8 MODE) ...............................................................................................................................................................18
Tools Menu (DS-8 MODE)..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Write Protect Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................19
Renaming a Bank: ..........................................................................................................................................................................19
Copy Bank Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................20
Sound Library for Korg DS-8 ..........................................................................................................................................................................21
Splash Screen Overview (A1 Mode) ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Main Menu Functions (A1 MODE) .................................................................................................................................................................22
Bank Selection Menu (A1 MODE) ..................................................................................................................................................................23
Tools Menu (A1 MODE).................................................................................................................................................................................23
Write Protect Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................24
Rename Bank Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................24
Copy Bank Menu: ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Sound Library for Korg A1..............................................................................................................................................................................26
Test Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Technical Specification ..................................................................................................................................................................................28

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Product Overview
Hcard-101 is an intelligent memory card with multi-bank and multi-device capabilities, purposefully tailored for use with Korg
M1, WaveStation, DS8, and A1 models. The Korg M1 synthesizer's voice memory is initially limited to 100 presets, which can be
upgraded to 200 presets (1 extra bank) by utilizing a Korg "MCR-03" RAM card. However, the availability of the Korg RAM card is
limited due to its discontinuation, rarity, and high cost. These factors collectively render it a less favorable choice for enthusiasts
in the modern era. The "Hcard-101" serves as a seamless replacement for the Korg "MCR-03". It boasts the capacity to store up
to 127 banks of data, all without concerns about battery lifespan and potential data loss.
Features:
Memory Capacity: Supports up to 126 banks, segmented as follows: (M1:64 banks, WS: 40 banks, DS8:24 banks, A1:16
banks)
Pre-Loaded Soundbanks: Comes with 73 pre-loaded soundbanks, including 57 from Korg ROM cards. Additionally, it
contains 11 Hypersynth categorized banks specifically for M1 and more.
Touch Pad Accessibility: Instantly switch between different banks using 4 touch pads.
Display: Features a 128x128 pixel OLED display (free angle).
Adaptive Display: Automatic rotation feature corrects display orientation if the card is inserted in reverse, especially
useful for rack-mount devices.
Enhanced Memory Protection: An independent "Memory Protect" option for each bank, offering protection without
locking the entire card.
Customization: Allows user-defined names for banks.
Quick Bank Navigation: Easily navigate between banks via the bank list menu.
Efficient Management: Use the "Bank Copy" function to duplicate banks without overwriting the internal memory of
the synth.
Battery-Free: Operates without the need for a battery.
Robust Build: CNC metal case sporting a scratch-resistant grey anodized finish.
Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for the Korg "MCR-03" RAM card.
Extensive Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Korg M1, M1-EX, M1R, M1R-EX, T1, T2, T3, WS, WS-EX,
WS-A/D, DS8, and A1.
M1 Dedicated Features:
Format Decoding: Displays the format of the selected bank on the main screen.(100prg/100cmb,
50prg/50cmb/4200seq, 7700seq)
Program Capturing: Presents valuable details about the chosen program, including its compatibility with M1/M1EX, or
any requirements for an external PCM card.
Program Listing: Showcases 8 program names simultaneously, allowing for quick access and browsing of desired
sounds.
Bank Info: Provides a comprehensive report highlighting the number of programs in the chosen bank that utilize M1
waveforms, M1EX waveforms, or External PCM card waveforms.
WS Dedicated Feature:
Dynamic Update: Automatically updates the card name on the Wavestation display upon selecting a new bank on the
Hcard.
Installation Instructions
1. Power Off: Ensure that your synthesizer is powered off before inserting the memory card.
2. Insert the Card: Locate the memory card slot on your synthesizer and gently insert the Hcard-101, making sure it is
securely in place.
3. Power On: Turn on your synthesizer. The device should automatically recognize the Hcard-101.

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Initial Configuration for Multi-Device Compatibility
When you initially power up your device with the Hcard-101 inserted, it will automatically display a startup message for 4 seconds before
transitioning to the configuration menu. This step allows you to customize the Hcard-101 to your specific device, ensuring compatibility.
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Within the configuration menu, start by using the [▼] and [▲] buttons to select your device. Once you've made your selection, press the [█]
button. At this stage, the Hcard will automatically restart and display a splash screen:
Selecting the Appropriate Manual Section
This manual is organized into four distinct sections, each dedicated to a specific Korg synthesizer or effect processor. For those using the digital
PDF version, simply click on the hyperlinks provided below to navigate to the relevant section. If you're referencing a printed copy, please note
the page numbers associated with your specific device model to find the information you need.
Korg M1/M1R/Tx..................................................................................................................................................Page 03-10
Korg WS/WS-A/D .................................................................................................................................................Page 11-16
Korg DS-8 ..............................................................................................................................................................Page 17-20
Korg A1 .................................................................................................................................................................Page 21-26
Startup Message
Config Menu
Note on Adaptive Display Feature:
For users of the Korg M1R or WS-A/D (Rack Mounted Unit), please be aware of the
adaptive display feature which rotates the screen. When this feature is active, the
functions of the square [█]and circle [●] buttons will be reversed. Apart from the
point mentioned above, all the content and details within this manual remain
consistent and identical for both the M1 and M1R, as well as the WS and WS-A/D
models.

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Splash Screen Overview
[ ▼] &[ ▲]: Maintain the Hcard in the splash screen while displaying a logo animation.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: Enter the Test Menu to perform diagnostic checks and ensure optimal functionality.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Navigate to the Config Menu.
Main Menu Functions
[𝟏]: This field shows the active bank number. For the M1, the range is from 00 to 63.
[𝟐]: This field shows the active bank name.
[𝟑]: This field indicates the protection status of the active bank.
[𝟒]: This field indicates the active bank format, Possible formats include: "100prg/100cmb"," 50p/50c/4200sq",and "7700-SEQ".
[ ▲]: Press to increase the active bank number by +1. Hold for 1 second to increase the bank number more rapidly by +10.
[ ▼]: Press to decrease the active bank number by -1. Hold for 1 second to decrease the bank number more rapidly by -10.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: Access the tools menu.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Access the bank selection menu.
Splash Screen (M1 Mode)
Main Menu (M1 Mode)
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Splash Screen (M1R Mode)

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Bank Selection Menu
Bank selection menu, enabling you to navigate through and select from a list of sound banks, organized by their names.
[ ▼]: Navigate to the next item in the list. If held down for 1 second, the display will advance to the subsequent page.
[ ▲]: Navigate to the previous item in the list. If held down for 1 second, the display will return to the preceding page.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: Exit to main menu.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Use this button to confirm your selection and load the highlighted bank.
Tools Menu
In the Tools Menu, you have the capability to explore and adjust various features and settings associated with the banks saved on your Hcard.
The navigation buttons on the left and right (▼and ▲) help you scroll through the menu options. The square button [█]serves exit to the
main menu, and circle button [●] opens the highlighted item (for M1R the function of these buttons are reversed).
Each entry in the tools menu is detailed on the following page of this manual.
Bank Selection Menu (M1 Mode)
Tools Menu (M1 Mode)
1. Write Protect: This function allows you to secure a particular bank,
preventing any accidental changes or overwrites.
2. Rename Bank: Utilize this feature to give a custom name to a bank for
easy identification and retrieval. (Not functional for Korg Tx Series)
3. Copy Bank: This allows you to make a duplicate of a specific bank, which
can be useful when creating variations or backups.
4. Help[QR CODE]: It displays a QR code. By scanning this QR code with a
compatible device, such as a smartphone, you'll be directed to the PDF
version of this manual.
5. Capture PRG: Use this "capture" the current program settings and name.
(Not functional for Korg Tx Series)
6. List PRG: This option displays a list of all the programs stored in selected
the bank. (Not functional for Korg Series)

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Write Protect Menu
Unlike vintage memory cards, the Hcard offers protection on a per-bank basis, rather than for the entire memory card. This flexibility allows
users to secure specific banks while leaving others available for modifications:
Title Bar: The topmost bar displays the menu name, "Protect Menu", indicating that you are in the protection settings area.
Bank XX: This shows the active bank number you are viewing or editing.
Protect: This displays the protection status of the selected bank. In the image, the protection is turned "ON", meaning changes can't
be made to the bank without disabling the protection first.
Bank Name: Below the protection status, the name of the bank is displayed. In the image, it's named "KorgM1 Factory".
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: This button allows you to exit the Protect Menu and return to the main screen.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: This button lets you toggle the protection status of the bank. When "ON", the bank is protected from any
alterations. Switching it to "OFF" will allow modifications to the bank.
[ ▼] &[ ▲]: These triangle buttons allow you to scroll through different banks.
Rename Bank Menu
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Write Protect Menu (M1 Mode)
The "Rename Menu" facilitates the renaming of specific banks in your Hcard,
offering a clear step-by-step process to ensure efficient and mistake-free
renaming. Given that the Hcard has a limited number of buttons, which are
already allocated to other functions, renaming must be carried out with the
assistance of the Korg M1 UI. When you access the Rename Menu of Hcard
and modify the name of program:00 through the M1, the Hcard captures this
name and assigns it to the active bank. Following this action, the contents of
the active bank are automatically reloaded to address any overwriting of
program:00.
Rename Bank Menu (M1 Mode)

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Step-by-Step Renaming Instructions:
1. Ensure program:00 of the card is active on the M1.
2. On the M1, press the [Edit Prog] button, followed by the [9] button to access the Rename page.
3. Enter your new name then press [Write] button, followed by the [YES] button.
4. The bank name will be updated, and the Hcard will transition from the rename menu back to the main menu.
Korg M1/M1R Write/Rename Page
Copy Bank Menu
Copy bank function allows you to make a duplicate of a specific bank, which can be useful when creating variations or backups. This function
operates independently of the M1, ensuring there's no risk to the internal memory of your synthesizer.
Title Bar: The topmost bar displays the menu name, "Copy Bank Menu".
Source: This indicates the origin of the data you wish to copy. In the displayed instance, the source is set to bank number '00',
labeled as 'KorgM1 Factory'.
Target: Here you can determine where you'd like the source data to be copied to. The given example shows the target bank set to
'34', which is a 'User Bank'.
[ ▼] &[ ▲]: These triangle buttons allow you to scroll through different banks.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: This button allows you to exit the menu without performing any copying action.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Selecting this will initiate the copying process, duplicating the contents from the source bank to the target bank.
Copy Bank Menu (M1 Mode)

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Program Capture
The capture function allows users to instantly view specific details about a program, from its name and mode to the intricate details of its
oscillators. Upon selecting capture prg from the tools menu, a prompt appears, awaiting the capture of a new program. It's important to
mention that the currently active program cannot be captured directly. To proceed, you must either navigate to a different program using the
[up] and [down] buttons on the M1 or input a specific number via using [0] through [9] buttons.When you choose a new program on the M1,
the Hcard immediately presents the program details:
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Program Number and Name: At the top, the program's identification number and name are prominently displayed. In this example, the program
number is "#000" and its name is "Universe".
Mode: This indicates the oscillator mode. In this instance, the mode is set to "Double", which suggests that this program uses two oscillators.
Available options for mode are: Single, Double and Drums.
OSC1> Type and Waveform Number: The type of the sound source for the first oscillator is mentioned. Available options for type are: M1-INT,
EX-INT, PCMCRD. Here, it's "M1-INT" and the waveform number associated with it is "030".
Name: The waveform name associated with this oscillator. In this example, it's "Choir".
OSC2> Type and Number: Similarly the type of sound source for the second oscillator is mentioned. Available options for type are: M1-INT, EX-INT,
PCMCRD. For this program, it's again "M1-INT", with the specific number being "042".
Name: The waveform name associated with this oscillator. Here, the sound is named "Lore".
Understanding Capture Function: "The Importance of Sound Source Compatibility"
The Korg M1 is equipped with a 4MB PCM waveform ROM, including 100 multisounds and 44 drum sounds. These 100 PCM waveforms can be
accessed via the program edit page, numbered from 00 to 99. Later, Korg introduced an upgrade for the Korg M1, named the M1-EX, which
expanded the PCM waveform to 8MB, incorporating waveform numbers from 100-189. If you load a program designed for M1-EX that
references M1-EX waveforms onto the original Korg M1, the system won't display an error message. Instead, the M1 OS will arbitrarily select
another waveform from its internal PCMs, possibly resulting in an inaccurate sound reproduction. A similar issue can arise if a program
requires an external PCM card and you haven't installed the specific card. By using the capture function, you can verify which PCM sound type
the loaded program references, ensuring compatibility with your hardware setup:
M1-INT: represents M1 Internal PCM (0-99).
EX-INT: indicates M1-EX PCM (100-189).
PCMCRD: denotes an external PCM Card.
Hcard Bank 04, PRG#0
Note: For programs that reference a PCM card, the Korg OS has a limitation and doesn't specify
which specific Korg PCM card is needed. As a result, the Hcard-101 displays 'PCMCRD' without
indicating the exact PCM card name. To streamline this, Hcard's soundbank follow Korg's MPC/MSC
ROM card numbering system, from 1 to 16. For example, when selecting bank 04: Korg MPC04
"Orchestra 1" on Hcard-101, it's recommended to insert the Korg MCS-04 ROM card into the M1 for
the desired sound output. However, waveform data will still be decoded even without the PCM
card, mapping MSC-01 to MSC-16 to Hcard Bank#00 through #16.
Wait Message (M1 Mode)
Capture Data (M1 Mode)

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Program Listing
This menu showcases all programs within the chosen bank. When selecting 'List PRG' from the tools menu, a prompt appears, expecting a
program selection. It's crucial to note that the current active program cannot be directly accessed. To continue, navigate to another program
using the M1's [up] and [down] buttons or input a specific program number using the keypad with keys [0] to [9]. Once a new program is
selected on the M1, the Hcard instantly displays the active program's number/name followed by the next seven programs.
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[ ▼] &[ ▲]: Use these triangle buttons to navigate between pages, with each page displaying 8 programs.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: This button allows you to exit the menu.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Press this button to access the "Bank Information Menu".
Note: Along with the program names, the listing function also shows the PCM source of the programs with two characters at the end of line:
'empty' indicates M1 Internal, 'EX' represents M1-EX , 'DR' denotes Drumkit (Internal), and 'CR' signifies an external PCM card.
Bank Information Menu
In this menu, you can access a report detailing the number of programs in the active bank associated with M1 PCM, M1-EX PCM, or an external
PCM card.
[ ▼] &[ ▲]: Not functional in this menu.
[●] M1 or [█] M1R: Not functional in this menu.
[█] M1 or [●] M1R: Use this button to return to the previous page.
Wait Message (M1 Mode)
List of Programs (M1 Mode)
Bank Information Menu (M1 Mode)