Korg electribe em 1 user manual

Page 8: Front And Rear Panel 2. Front and rear panel 2. Front and rear panel The controls and other parts of the EM-1 can be broadly grouped as shown in the diagram. Common section 1.

Type Selects the effect type. Delay Edit key Each time you press this key, Delay Edit will be turned on lit or off dark. Page Synth Filter Section 2.

Front and rear panel Synth filter section These controls let you adjust the brightness of the sound or add a distinctive tonal character. Cutoff Adjust the cutoff frequency of the filter. Resonance Adjust the resonance of the filter. Select keys By pressing these keys to turn the Select LEDs on or off, you can use the sixteen step keys below as up to 64 step keys. When the Keyboard function is on, these keys are used to switch the octave.

In Song mode, these keys function as rewind and fast-forward keys. Page Connector Section 2. Parts Connector section 1. Each time you press it, the power will alternate on or off. Adapter cable holder Hook the adapter cable around this so that it will not be disconnected accidentally.

Page Basic Operation Quick Start 3. Page Listening To Patterns 3. Basic operation Quick Start Listening to Patterns 1. Press the Pattern mode key to enter Pattern mode the key will light.

Use the cursor [ ][ ] keys to select Pattern the corresponding LED will light. Rotate the dial to select the desired pattern A. Page Pressing Keys To Play The Sound Of A Part Pressing keys to play the sound of a Part When you strike the drum part keys, or select a synth part, turn on the keyboard func- tion and press the step keys, the sound of the corresponding part will be heard. The sound of a part will differ depending on the pattern. Basic operation Quick Start Modifying editing the sound of a part For a drum part you can select the wave of the drum sound, and for a synth part you can select the wave of the synth sound.

Press a drum part key to select a part for which it will be easy to hear the changes you make to the effect. To use a synth part while editing the effect, turn on the Keyboard key, and press the step keys to play the sound. Basic operation Quick Start Editing the sound of a part, effect, or delay while hearing a song or pattern 1. Press a part key the key will light to select the part that you wish to edit. Page Realtime Recording Realtime recording This method allows you to record while listening to the performance.

To record a rhythm pattern, press the rhythm part keys at the desired timing. To record a phrase pattern, use the keyboard function and press the step keys at the desired tim- ing. Page Step Recording 3. Basic operation Quick Start Step Recording The method will differ, depending on whether you are creating a synth part phrase or a drum part rhythm.

When you press a drum part key, the keyboard function of the step keys will be defeated, but will return to the previous setting when you once again select a synth part. Page Saving A Pattern That You Create In the case of a pattern with a length of 2 measures or greater, you can use the Select keys to move the select LED in the lower line red in order to change the step location that is shown by the step keys.

Page Using A Motion Sequence 3. The EM-1 has three types of motion sequence that let you record and loop tonal changes created by the knobs and keys. See p. Pattern Set is a function that lets you assign favorite patterns to the 16 step keys, and switch between them as desired. While playing, you can successively select favorite patterns, or play combinations of patterns as a loop see p.

Here's how you can make the ES-1 the EM Page Pattern Mode 4. Pattern mode In this mode you can play patterns, edit patterns, or create new patterns.

To edit individual steps of a pattern, use the Pattern mode Step Edit function. Pattern mode About the tempo when you switch patterns Tempo Lock When the Tempo Lock key is off key unlit , switching pat- terns even during playback will cause the tempo to change to the tempo of the newly selected pattern. If you want to keep the same tempo, turn the Tempo Lock key on key lit. Radios and televisions placed nearby may cause reception interference.

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In rare cases, incorrect operation may cause the contents of memory to be lost. Please save important data on a system that can record System Exclusive data, like a sequencer or a data filer storage device. Korg Corporation can accept no responsibility for any damages resulting from loss of data.

Main features The data you create on the EM Make connections and play! Example connections Preparing to play Front and rear panel Common section Part common section Synth filter section Part Select section Sequence Control section Step Key section Connector section Basic operation Quick Start Conceptual diagram of the EM Listening to a Song Listening to Patterns Trying out the functions Changing the tempo of a song or pattern Pressing keys to play the sound of a Part Playing the sound of a drum part Playing the sound of a synth part the Keyboard function Modifying editing the sound of a part Editing the sound of a drum part Editing the sound of a synth part Editing the effect or delay Playing the sound of a part along with a song or pattern Editing the sound of a part, effect, or delay while hearing a song or pattern Modifying editing a rhythm or phrase pattern Realtime recording Step Recording Saving a pattern that you create Using a Motion Sequence Playing with Pattern Set Using the EM-1 as a tone generator module Pattern mode Selecting a pattern Setting the playback tempo Playing a pattern Pattern Play The timing at which patterns will change About the tempo when you switch patterns Tempo Lock Selecting a part Drum parts Synth parts Accent parts The Part Mute function The Part Solo function Creating a pattern Assigning a wave Editing the sound of a part Drum part Synth part Setting the Length Swing settings Setting the Roll Type Creating a Pattern Step recording Note editing Adding accents to the pattern Accent Motion sequence Playing a motion sequence Recording a motion sequence Checking motion sequence data Convenient functions for editing patterns Transposing a phrase Transpose Moving data within a part Move Data Copying a part Copy Part Data Copy within a pattern Copying the sound of a part Copy Sound Erasing motion sequence data from the part, effect, or delay Clear Motion Erasing pattern data from a part Erasing data during playback or recording Erase Erasing all data from a part Clear Part Exchanging data between parts Swap Part Editing motion sequence data Selecting a motion sequence Editing the parameter values of a motion sequence Pattern Set Chain Play of pattern sets Assigning a pattern to a Pattern Set Song mode Selecting a song Playing a song Song Play Fast-forward or rewind a song Switching songs Creating a song Creating a song from scratch Erasing song data Clear Song Specifying a pattern for each position Specifying the Note of each pattern Editing a song Inserting a pattern at a specified position Insert Pattern Deleting a pattern from a specified position Delete Pattern Changing the pattern for a specific position Recording knob movements or your performance in a song Event Recording Deleting event data from a song Checking for song event data Global mode Metronome settings Setting the MIDI note number of a drum part MIDI filter settings Adjusting the pitch bend range Memory Protect Protect About MIDI Error messages Restoring the factory set data Pattern Name List Song Name List Wave Name List The EM-1 is a production station designed for dance music that makes it easy for anyone from beginner to enthusiast to create original music.

You can edit sounds intuitively by using the front panel knobs and keys, and easily create complete rhythms and phrase patterns without requiring any additional equipment. Patterns and songs that you create on the EM-1 by editing will return to their un-edited state if you select a different pattern or song, or turn off the power before performing the Write operation.

If you wish to save an edited pattern, song, or global data, be sure to perform the Write operation. Even after Writing the edited data, it is still possible to restore all songs and patterns etc. If you do not want to loose the factory preset patterns, purchase a SmartMedia TM card and save the data p. With the factory settings, memory protect will be on, and it will not be possible to save data. Before you save data, you must turn off the Memory Protect settings in Global mode.

Please be aware that when you save data, the pattern in the save destination will be overwritten. Edit a pattern as described in "Modifying the sound" or "Modifying editing a rhythm pattern.

The display will blink to indicate the pattern number. Rotate the dial to select the pattern number in which the data will be saved i. While the data is being saved, the key will blink.

When saving is complete, the key will go dark. If you do not wish to save the pattern you created, simply select a different pattern without performing the Write operation. Never turn off the power while data is being saved to memory i. Doing so may damage the data.

Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. Interference with other electrical devices This product contains a microcomputer.

Handling To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. Care If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Keep this manual After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. Concerning data In rare cases, incorrect operation may cause the contents of memory to be lost. Contents 1. Basic operation Quick Start The data you create on the ES-1 The samples, patterns, and songs you create edit on the ES-1 will return to their previous state if you re-select them or turn off the power before performing the Write operation.

Introduction Make connections and play! Example connections 1. Master volume Part keys 4. Front and rear panel Connector section The controls and other parts of the ES-1 each fall into one of six groups: Common section Sequence control section Step key section. Effects section Part edit section Part select section. Display This shows the value of the currently selected parameter, and various messages. Dial Use this to modify the value shown in the display. Peak LED This indicates the peak level for the input signal from the audio in jacks.

Beat LED This will blink at quarter-note intervals to indicate the tempo. Matrix The parameters that will appear in the display are listed here for each mode.

Front and rear panel Effect section 1. The result will 2 differ depending on the type of effect. Part Edit section 1.

Motion Seq motion sequence This key lets you record and play back knob move- 2 5 6 ments for each part. Each time you press this key, 3 the setting will alternate between on Smooth lit , 1 4 7 8 on Trig Hold lit , and off dark 2.

Effect For each part, this key switches the effect on lit or off dark. Roll For each part, this key switches the roll effect successive strikes on lit or off dark. Reverse For each part, this key turns reverse playback on lit or off dark. Filter This knob adjusts the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter. Level This knob adjusts the level. For the Accent part, it adjusts the accent level. Pan panpot This knob sets the stereo location of the sound. Front and rear panel Part Select section 1.

Slice slice sample part key 1 2 3 4 This key selects the Slice Sample part. You can press this key to hear the assigned slice sample. Audio In audio in part key This key selects the Audio In part. Accent accent part key This key selects the Accent part.

Sequence Control section 1. Rec key This key records rhythms or knob movements. If you press this key during recording, recording will be halted, and playback will continue.

By holding down the Pattern Set key and pressing the Rec key, you can 1 2 3 sample the sound of the external input or the sound 4 5 that is playing. Solo key During playback, you can hold down this key and press one or more Part keys to playback the specified part s. Front and rear panel Step Key section 1 2 3 4 5 1.

Select key panel By pressing these keys to turn the Select LEDs on or off, you can use the sixteen step rear keys for up to 64 steps. In Song mode, these keys function as rewind and fast-forward and keys. Step keys When the Pattern Set function is on, use these keys to select patterns that have previously been asigned to these keys.

Pattern Set key By holding down this key and pressing one of the step keys, you can switch to the pattern that you registered for that key. If you hold down this key and press the Rec key, the ES-1 will enter sampling-ready mode. If a pattern or song is playing back, sampling will begin immediately.

Shift key This key is used in conjunction with other keys. When held down, it gives an addi- tional function to another key. For other Shift key combinations, refer to the explanation of each parameter. Connector section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Adapter cable holder Hook the adapter cable around this so that it will not be disconnected accidentally. Basic operation Quick Start 3. Basic operation Quick Start Conceptual diagram of the ES-1 On the ES-1 , a song consists mainly of a sequence of patterns each with parts to which samples have been assigned, and effect and delay settings plus event data p.

Structure of Song Songs: S S16 Patterns: A D64 Sample Total max 95 sec. Press the Song Mode key to enter Song mode the key will light. When 3 the song ends, playback will stop automatically the key will go dark. It is not possible to change songs during playback. On the ES-1 , a song is musical data consisting of Patterns Song arranged in the desired playback order.

In each song you can arrange up to patterns, and rhythm and knob move- ments can also be recorded in addition to the playback. Basic operation Quick Start Listening to a Pattern 1. Press the Pattern mode key to enter Pattern mode the key will light.

You can rotate the dial to select patterns regardless of playback status. Listening to a Sample 1. Press the Sample Mode key to enter Sample mode the key will light. What is a Sample? Patterns, Songs CD, etc. LINE Voice, etc. Basic operation Quick Start Trying out the functions Changing the tempo of a song or pattern The tempo that you change here will return to the original tempo when you stop playback and switch to a different pattern or song. Press the Mode key to enter Song mode or Pattern mode.

Striking keys to play Parts By striking the part keys, you can play the corresponding sounds. What is a Part? There are a Sample Motion sequence data total of twelve parts, as follows. Modifying editing the sound 1. Press a part key to select the part that you wish to edit. The knobs that are effective will depend on the pattern. If so, turn the motion sequence off while you are editing p.

What is the Part Edit section? If you wish to save the pattern effect settings that you edit here, use the Write procedure p. The result of turning the knobs will depend on the effect type. If a motion sequence is operating on a knob and you are unable to edit the sound as you wish, turn off the motion sequence while you 1 edit the sound p.

Striking the part keys along with a song or pattern 1. Basic operation Quick Start Editing the sound of a part, effect, or delay while hearing a song or pattern 1. Use the knobs or keys of the Part Edit section or Effect 3 section to edit the sound. As you operate the knobs or keys, the sounds or effects being played will change.

The step keys will light to indicate the rhythm of the selected 1 part. You can press the step keys to modify the rhythm pattern. You can also playback the pattern while you select different parts and press the step keys to turn each step on or off. What is Length? In this context, "Length" refers to the length of the rhythm pattern.

The time that an audio part is heard i. Erase If you accidentally input a wrong note, you can hold down the Shift key and Rec key while the pattern continues playing to erase the rhythm pattern for the currently selected part i. Basic operation Quick Start Saving a pattern you create Write Once the factory preset patterns are rewritten, it is not possible to restore them to their original state.

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Each time you press this key,. This key selects the Slice Sample part. You can press. Use these keys to modify and audition the rhythm pattern of each part. When the. In each song you can. A Part is the smallest unit that makes up a Pattern, and consists.

There are a. If a motion sequence is controlling a knob, it may be difficult to edit.