Korg K series User manual

Korg
Brand
Korg
Model
K series
Category
Supplementary music equipment
Type
User manual

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Korg K series is a versatile range of MIDI controllers that excel both on stage and in the studio.

Key Features:

  • Full-Size, Velocity-Sensitive Keys: Experience a natural and expressive playing feel with keys that accurately capture every nuance of your performance.

  • Assignable Controls: Customize your workflow with a host of assignable knobs, sliders, switches, and pedals to control various MIDI parameters.

  • USB Connectivity: Connect to your computer or other USB-compatible devices for seamless integration.

  • M1 Le Software: Replicate the classic sounds of the legendary M1 synthesizer, or use it as a standalone virtual instrument.

Korg K series is a versatile range of MIDI controllers that excel both on stage and in the studio.

Key Features:

  • Full-Size, Velocity-Sensitive Keys: Experience a natural and expressive playing feel with keys that accurately capture every nuance of your performance.

  • Assignable Controls: Customize your workflow with a host of assignable knobs, sliders, switches, and pedals to control various MIDI parameters.

  • USB Connectivity: Connect to your computer or other USB-compatible devices for seamless integration.

  • M1 Le Software: Replicate the classic sounds of the legendary M1 synthesizer, or use it as a standalone virtual instrument.

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K-Series Connections and Setup 2
Working with the K-Series Controllers
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Working with the K61P
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Each model provides full-size velocity-sensitive, great-feeling keys and
four velocity curves
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Unique ClickPoint™ control serves as an assignable two-way controller
or as a USB Mouse
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Two switches, two knobs, slider, pedal and Mod Wheel all assignable to
MIDI controllers of your choice
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Bus-powered USB plus MIDI out, with Mac/PC editor software included
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Free M1 Le software which replicates the original M1 presets and PCM;
runs stand-alone or as a virtual instrument, obeying VST, Audio Units and
RTAS protocols
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Special price upgrade to the full Legacy DE Collection included
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Comes with demo versions of Ableton Live 5, Korg Legacy Collection,
Applied Acoustic Systems and Reason 3.0
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K61P adds 24 keyboard sounds, three levels of Chorus and Reverb, and
chromatic transpose
K-Series EasyStart
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1. Locate the power switch on the rear panel, and set it to USB to use the power provided by your
computer’s USB bus. You may also set the switch to DC to use the optional 9V power supply.
Note: The K-Series will not power up when set to USB unless the computer is on!
2. Connect the USB cable to your computer.
3. K61P only: Connect a pair of audio cables from the rear panel L/R outputs to your stereo
monitoring system, or plug stereo headphones to the HEADPHONES jack on the rear panel.
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Refer to pages 7-10 in the K-Series Owners Manual for driver installation for your particular
computer. The K-Series Editor and M1Le software synthesizer can also be installed using similar
steps.
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Open the M1Le software to begin having fun with your K-Series controller. Also, open the K-
Series Editor.
Note: Not so fast! If this is your first time running either software title, you will have to configure the
appropriate Audio and MIDI device settings. For more on this, please reference page 2 of your K-
Series Editor Manual and M1 Le Stand Alone Setup Guide.
1. With either software selected, try moving the ClickPoint control- it should default to operating as
your computer’s mouse! > If it does not, select the K-Series editor, and click on the drop-down
arrow above the ClickPoint graphic > Select MOUSE instead of CC as the choice, and click on
TRANSMIT. (Note that when ClickPoint is set to CC, you can assign any CC number to the x
(horizontal) and Y (vertical) axis)
2. Select the M1Le software and click on the PROG button from the list of five buttons at the top of
the screen > Try pressing the K-Series’ switches SW1 and SW2 > They default to performing
Program UP and DOWN functions > Note that the K-Series editor allows the UP and DOWN
functions to be changed to send Continuous Controller (CC) messages- each switch can send a
different CC#, with individual ON and OFF values. Each switch can also behave independently in
TOGGLE or MOMENTARY fashion.
As example, there may be a situation where you do not
have a damper pedal available. SW2 could be assigned to CC#64, Damper, with an ON
value of 127, and an OFF value of 0; while SW1 continues to be available for Program
Select.
3. Press SW2 twice to advance to the program “Brass 1”, and try turning KNOB1 and KNOB2 as
you play the keyboard > They default to controlling VDF CUTOFF (CC#74) and VDF EG INT
(CC# 79). KNOB1 and KNOB2 can also be assigned to any controller number you choose.
4. Moving the SLIDER affects the master volume (CC#7), and can also be re-assigned in the editor.
K-Series EasyStart
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5. Press SW1 once to select the program Piano 16’ > Try the OCTAVE SHIFT keys, DOWN and UP.
They are capable of transposing the sound four octaves in either direction, and their indicators
have a color-coded scheme to keep track of transposition changes as follows:
Unlit = Not-transposed
Green = One octave away
Orange = Two octaves away
Red = Three octaves away
Flashing red = Four octaves away
6. Moving the MOD WHEEL adds LFO intensity (“vibrato”) to the chosen sound. The MOD WHEEL
can be assigned to any controller that would benefit from a smooth wide range of values. (MOD
WHEEL defaults to transmitting CC#1)
7. Plug in an optional momentary pedal, and it will default to the DAMPER function (CC#64) >
DAMPER can be re-assigned to any controller number, function as a MOMENTARY or TOGGLE
switch, or transmit separate ON and OFF values.
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1. Press the Bank key to select one of the three banks of eight sounds > Press one of the eight
program keys to select a sound.
2. Press the REVERB or CHORUS keys to add effects to the internal sounds. There are three levels
of each effect, and the keys are color-coded to indicate the effect depth:
Unlit = Off
Green = Light effect
Orange = Standard effect
Red = Deep effect
3. To transpose the keyboard, hold down the BANK key until it flashes > Press the PIANO 2 key: it
will flash > Play the desired key between C3 and C5 > Press the BANK key to exit >To return the
keyboard to C=C, repeat this step and press the note C4.
There are additional settings that can be made to affect the overall functionality of the K61P, such as
velocity curve, Local ON/OFF, temperament, etc. Please refer to pages 16-19 in the K-Series Owners
Manual. Enjoy your controller, and your free M1Le software!
For more information, see the K-Series Owner’s Manual, and visit
www.korg.com
\kseries for more support, tips and tricks!
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Korg K series User manual

Korg
Brand
Korg
Model
K series
Category
Supplementary music equipment
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Korg K series is a versatile range of MIDI controllers that excel both on stage and in the studio.

Key Features:

  • Full-Size, Velocity-Sensitive Keys: Experience a natural and expressive playing feel with keys that accurately capture every nuance of your performance.

  • Assignable Controls: Customize your workflow with a host of assignable knobs, sliders, switches, and pedals to control various MIDI parameters.

  • USB Connectivity: Connect to your computer or other USB-compatible devices for seamless integration.

  • M1 Le Software: Replicate the classic sounds of the legendary M1 synthesizer, or use it as a standalone virtual instrument.

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