Korg EMX-1 User manual

This explains basic operation of the EMX-1. For a detailed
explanation of operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Included items
[ ] Owner’s manual
[ ] AC/AC power supply
[ ] Quick Start Tutorial (this document)
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Quick Start Tutorial

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DRUM PART
Preparations
1Connect the included AC/AC power supply to the EMX-1’s ~AC
9V connector, and plug the AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet.
You must first connect the AC/AC power supply to the EMX-1, and
then plug it into the AC outlet.
2Connect audio cables from the EMX-1’s line out jacks (L/MONO,
R) to your mixer or powered monitor system (amplified speak-
ers). If you are using a monaural connection, use the L/MONO
jack.
3If you are using headphones, plug them into the headphone jack.
Sound will still be output from the line out jacks even if head-
phones are plugged in.
4Turn on the power switch.
Slightly turn up the EMX-1’s master volume, and touch the drum
part keys to produce sound so that you can check that the connec-
tions are correct.
5Adjust the EMX-1’s master volume, and the gain and faders of
your mixer or powered monitor system to an appropriate listen-
ing level.
You must turn off the power before
making connections. Careless op-
eration can damage your speaker
system or other equipment, and
may cause malfunctions.

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Playing a Demo song
The EMX-1 contains several demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to the
demo songs to get an idea of the EMX-1’s sound and potential.
1Press the SONG key. The SONG key will light.
2The display will show the current song name and number.
If it does not, press the SONG key a second time.
3Turn the dial to select a song.
4Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play back the song (the key will
light).
To pause playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (the key will blink).
To resume playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key once again (the key will light).
To stop playback
Press the STOP/CANCEL key.
Song (☞Owner’s manual: p.65)

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Playing a pattern
1Press the PATTERN key (the key will light).
2The display will show the current pattern name and number. If it
does not, press the PATTERN key a second time.
3Turn the dial to select a pattern (A.01—D.64)
4Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light).
When the pattern ends, playback will return to the beginning of
the pattern and will continue to loop.While the pattern plays, you
can use the Keyboard function to play along on the step keys, press
drum part keys, or operate the knobs and keys to modify the sound.
By using the various functions of Pattern mode as part of your
performance technique, you can create a wide range of expressive
variety.
To pause playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key (the key will blink).
To resume playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key once again (the key will light).
To stop playback
Press the STOP/CANCEL key.
Pattern (☞Owner’s manual: p.19)

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DRUM PART
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Pressing keys to play the sound of a part
You can play the sound of a part by pressing the drum part keys, or by se-
lecting a synth part and pressing the step keys with the KEYBOARD key turned
on. The sound of each part will differ depending on the pattern. Turn the dial
to select various patterns, and try out the wide variety of sounds.
Playing the sound of a drum part
Press a drum part key 1 through 7B and you will hear the sound assigned
to each key.
Pressing the drum accent part key will not produce sound.
You cannot simultaneously sound drum parts 6A and 6B, nor 7A
and 7B.
Playing the sound of a synth part (the Keyboard
function)
1Press one of the synth part keys 1–5 (the key will light).
2Press the KEYBOARD key (the key will light).
3Use the step keys as a keyboard to play the part. Use the [ ]/[ ]
select keys to change the octave.
The select LEDs (lower row, red) will light to indicate the pitch
range.
A5...C7
A6...C8
A-1...C1
Pitch Range A0...C2
A1...C3
A2...C4
A3...C5
A4...C6
Part (☞Owner’s manual: p.22)
Pressing the synth part accent key
will not produce sound.
You cannot turn the KEYBOARD
key on/off unless one of the synth
part keys 1–5 are selected.
Since each synth part is a mono-
phonic synthesizer, it cannot sound
two or more notes simultaneously
(polyphonically).

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To record during playback
If a musical idea strikes you while a pattern is playing, you can start recording
immediately, without having to stop playback.
1Start the pattern playing.
2Press the REC key (it will light).
3If you want to record a drum part, press the drum part key for that
part at the desired timing.
If you want to record a synth part, press the synth part key for the
part you want to record, and with the KEYBOARD key turned on,
play the step keys as a keyboard to enter the desired pitch at the
desired time.
4When you have finished recording, press the REC key (the key
will go dark).
5If you want to save the pattern, press the Write key. (☞Owner’s Manual: p.64 “Saving a pattern”)

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