Korg EMX-1 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    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 T utorial (this document) 1 E Quick Star t T utorial[...]

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    2 3 4 5 2 1 DRUM P AR T Preparations 1 Connect 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. Y ou must first connect the A C/AC po w er supply to the EMX-1, and then plug it into the A C outlet. 2 Connect audio cables from the EMX-1’s line out jacks (L/MONO, R) to your mixer o[...]

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    3 4 ST OP/CANCEL 2 3 1 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. 1 Pr ess the SONG key . The SONG key will light. 2 The display will show the current song name and number . If it does not, press the SONG key a second time. 3 T urn the[...]

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    4 4 ST OP/CANCEL 2 1 3 Playing a pattern 1 Press the P A TTERN key (the key will light). 2 The display will show the current pattern name and number . If it does not, press the P A TTERN key a second time. 3 T urn the dial to select a pattern (A.01—D.64) 4 Press the PLA Y/P AUSE key to play the pattern (the key will light). When the pattern ends,[...]

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    5 SELECT DRUM P AR T 2 3 1 Pressing keys to play the sound of a par t Y ou 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. T urn the dial to select various patterns, and try out the wid[...]

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    6 5 1 2, 4 2 2 To record during playback If a musical idea strikes you while a pattern is playing, you can start recor ding immediately , without having to stop playback. 1 Start the pattern playing. 2 Press the REC key (it will light). 3 If you want to recor d a drum part, pr ess the drum part key for that part at the desired timing. If you want t[...]

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    © 2003 KORG INC. Printed in China 15-12, Shimotakaido 1-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan[...]