KORG KAOSS PAD Owner's Manual PDF

KAOSS PAD OWNERS MANUAL E F G J 1

Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

In direct sunlight Locations of extreme temperature or humidity Excessively dusty or dirty locations Locations of excessive vibration

Power supply Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intend- ed.

Interference with other electrical devices This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radi- os and televisions.

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. Do not use liquid clean- ers such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into

the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip

into the equipment, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter- ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our companys products of AC mains operated appa- ratus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after Janu- ary 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). Also, CE mark which is attached to our companys products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Direc- tive (93/68/EEC).

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg KAOSS PAD Dynamic Effect/Controller. In order to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this manual carefully and use the KAOSS PAD correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Control and Connection

INPUT VOLUME knob This knob adjusts the sensitivity of the input sound. Adjust the knob so that the peak indicator does not light red.

HOLD switch When this switch is ON, the current state of the effect will be maintained even if you remove your finger from the touch panel.

PROGRAM MAP keys (16) You can assign programs to keys 16 for convenient selection. Program map assignments

PROGRAM/LOCATION display This shows the currently selected program number, and the location of the point that you touched on the touch panel. About the PROGRAM/LOCATION display

PROGRAM knob Use this knob to select programs (160).

FX ON/OFF / REC switch This is used to switch between the effect sound and the direct (unprocessed) sound, or to record a phrase. Sample/play effect

Touch panel You can control the sound by using your finger to rub or tap (strike lightly) this panel. Affix the included protective label.

DC IN jack Connect the included AC adaptor (DC12 V 700 mA ) to this jack.

CONNECTION switch Normally you will set this in the DIRECT position. If you are using the KAOSS PAD in the send/return loop of your mixer, set this to FX LOOP, so that the original (unprocessed) portion of the sound will not be output. When you use programs 110 for FX LOOP, please turn off the direct signal of the mixer.

TRIM Adjust this as appropriate for the sensitivity of your mic, so that distortion does not occur.

INPUT SELECT switch MIC: The effect will apply to the MIC input. PHONO: The effect will apply to the PHONO inputs. LINE: The effect will apply to the LINE IN inputs.

GND (ground) terminal Connect this to the ground terminal of your record turntable.

Cable hook Loop the cable around this hook to prevent accidental disconnection.

MIDI OUT connector

POWER switch

PHONES jack, PHONES VOLUME knob

Peak indicator

LINE IN (input) jacks A CD player etc. can be connected to these jacks. Use the LINE IN L jack for a monaural connection.

LINE OUT jacks Connect these jacks to your mixer or audio system.

If you affix the included Preset guide label pro- gram selection will be convenient.

PHONO input jacks A record turntable can be connected to these jacks.

MIC input jack A mic can be connected to this jack.

Program map assignments 1 Press one of the PROGRAM MAP keys. 2 Use the PROGRAM knob to select the program that you wish to as-

sign. If you wish to memorize the HOLD setting, turn the HOLD switch to ON after selecting the program, and touch the touch panel to specify the posi- tion.

3 Press and hold the PROGRAM MAP key you pressed in step 1 for approximately two seconds.

Handling the touch panel Never press down too hard on the touch panel, or place a heavy object on it. Rough handling can cause it to crack or break. Rubbing or pressing the touch panel with a sharp object can scratch it, so only use your finger to operate it. If cleaning is necessary, wipe only with a soft dry cloth. Using solvents such as thinner may melt the surface of the touch panel.

About the PROGRAM/LOCATION display When selecting a program: the program number (160) will be displayed. When operating the touch panel: the position you touched (1.19.9, with 5.5 being the center) will be displayed. Example display

3.8 vertical position (19) horizontal position (19)

If you select a program that has a Hold On setting, the program number will be displayed, and then the position that is being held will be displayed.

Sample/play effect These effects let you record a phrase that you hear, and then play it back by operating the touch panel.

Use the following procedure to record and playback.

1 Using the PROGRAM knob or the PROGRAM MAP keys, select a sam- ple/play effect (program numbers 5160). The REC switch LED will blink, and the KAOSS PAD will be in record- ready mode. At this time, the sound will be output without any change.

2 Press the REC switch to begin recording. 3 Press the REC switch once again to stop recording.

The REC switch LED will light. Even if you do not press the REC switch, recording will end automatically when the maximum recording time has elapsed. (The maximum record- ing time will depend on the program.)

4 Operate the touch panel to playback the recorded phrase. The sound will change depending on the position where you touch the panel. The way in which the sound changes will depend on the program.

5 To re-record, press the REC switch again. The previously-recorded phrase will be erased, and a new phrase will be recorded.

If you turn off the power switch or change programs, the recorded phrase will be erased.

MIDI functions With the factory settings, each operation will transmit the following MIDI messages.

Operation MIDI messages transmitted Transmission on/off Touch panel Pitch bend messages En 00 00En 7F 7F PROGRAM MAP1 X-axis Effect Control 1 message (CC#12)* Bn 0C 00Bn 0C 7F PROGRAM MAP5

Touch panel Modulation 1 Depth message (CC#1) Y = 59 Bn 01 00Bn 01 7F PROGRAM MAP2

Y-axis Modulation 2 Depth message (CC#2) Y = 51 Bn 02 00Bn 02 7F PROGRAM MAP3 Effect Control 2 message (CC#13)* Bn 0D 00Bn 0D 7F PROGRAM MAP6

Touch panel Effect 3 Depth message (CC#93)* Bn 5D 00Bn 5D 7F PROGRAM MAP4

X+Y axis (diagonal) Touch panel on/off Effect 2 Depth message (CC#92)* Bn 5C 7F/Bn 5C 00 HOLD switch FX ON/OFF Effect 4 Depth message (CC#94)* Bn 5E 7F/Bn 5E 00 FX ON/OFF Change Program Program Change message (160) Cn 00Cn 38

n: MIDI channel (default setting: ch.1)

* The MIDI messages that are transmitted can be selected in the range of CC#1CC#31 and CC#64 CC#95. In MIDI Edit mode ( MIDI transmission settings) you can hold down the corre- sponding switch and rotate the PROGRAM knob to select the desired control number.

A control number that has already been assigned cannot be selected in duplicate.

MIDI transmission settings When you press the six PROGRAM MAP keys simultaneously, you will enter MIDI Edit mode. If you then perform no operation for approximately 10 seconds or if you touch the touch panel, you will return to normal mode. In MIDI Edit mode, you can use the following operations to change the MIDI transmission set- tings. PROGRAM knob: Set the MIDI transmission channel (116) PROGRAM MAP keys, FX ON/OFF, HOLD switches: Turn transmission on/off for each type

of MIDI message (refer to Transmission on/off in the above table).

Effect program control parameter list NO. EFFECT X (horizontal position) Y [-Y, +Y] (vertical position) Comment

1 LOW PASS FILTER FREQ DI/FX BALANCE, RESONANCE Rub slowly

2 LOW PASS FILTER FREQ RESONANCE Rub slowly

3 WAH FILTER FREQ DI/FX BALANCE, LFO DEPTH Rub slowly

4 DIST+VOICE FILTER FREQ DIST GAIN Rub fast with beat

5 DIST+L.P FILTER FREQ DIST GAIN Rub fast with beat

6 DIST+L.P FILTER FREQ RESONANCE Good for voice (Mic)

7 PAN+FILTER PAN FREQ Rub (1.1 <> 9.9)

8 DIST+FILTER FREQ FX BALANCE, DIST GAIN Rub fast with beat

9 ISOLATOR TYPE FILTER FREQ NO ASSIGN For Bass Cut

10 DISTORTION GAIN LEVEL For HOLD use

11 PHASER FREQ (MANUAL) DI/FX BALANCE, RESONANCE Rub slowly

12 PHASER LFO SPEED FREQ (MANUAL) Rub slowly

13 LFO WAH LFO SPEED FX BALANCE Rub fast with beat

14 STEP PHASER LFO SPEED MOD STEP Rub slowly

15 DIST+PHASER LFO SPEED DIST GAIN Rub slowly

16 MANUAL FLANGER DELAY TIME RESONANCE Rub very slowly (L <> R)

17 MANUAL FLANGER DELAY TIME RESONANCE Rub very slowly (L <> R)

18 PITCH SHIFT Lch PITCH Rch PITCH Rub

19 TREMOLO LFO SPEED LFO DEPTH Rub

20 STEP PHASER LFO SPEED RESONANCE Rub slowly

21 TAPE ECHO TIME FX LEVEL, FEEDBACK Rub (Bottom <> Top)

22 DELAY TIME FX LEVEL Tap with snare drum

23 DELAY TIME FX LEVEL, FEEDBACK Rub

24 STEREO TAPE ECHO TIME FREQ Rub or tap

25 MEDIUM DELAY FEEDBACK FX LEVEL Rub fast

26 LONG DELAY FEEDBACK FX LEVEL Rub fast

27 X DELAY FEEDBACK FX LEVEL Rub or tap

28 TALK FILTER+DELAY FILTER FREQ DELAY LEVEL Rub with beat

29 DIST+FILTER+DELAY FREQ DELAY LEVEL Rub with beat

30 DELAY+FILTER FOR DUB TIME FREQ Rub or tap

31 REVERB (HALL) LOW CUT FX LEVEL Tap with snare drum

32 GATE REVERB (HALL) LOW CUT FX LEVEL Tap with snare drum

33 REVERB (PLATE) LOW CUT FX LEVEL Tap with snare drum

34 GATE REVERB (ROOM) LOW CUT FX LEVEL Tap with snare drum

35 DELAY+REVERB DELAY LEVEL REVERB LEVEL For HOLD use

36 DELAY+REVERB DELAY TIME FX LEVEL For HOLD use

37 TALK FILTER+REVERB FILTER FREQ FX LEVEL Rub fast with beat

38 DIST+FILTER+REVERB FILTER FREQ REV LEVEL+RESONANCE Tap with snare drum

39 REVERB+PAN PAN FX LEVEL Rub for panning

40 REVERB REVERB TIME FX LEVEL For HOLD use

41 STEP MODULATION MOD DEPTH FX LEVEL Rub slowly

42 RING MOD+FILTER RING FREQ FILTER FREQ Tap at random

43 RING+TALK MOD MOD SPEED RING FREQ As you like

44 SPECIAL ECHO TIME FX LEVEL Rub at random

45 RING+DELAY TIME RING+DELAY BALANCE Rub at random

46 DELAY+TREMOLO TIME+LFO SPEED DLY+TREM X-FADE Rub in circle

47 3D PAN PAN (L/R) NEAR/FAR Rub for panning

48 VIBRATE SPEED+DEPTH FX BALANCE Rub (Bottom <> Top)

49 STEP FLANGER FREQ (MANUAL) FEEDBACK Rub slowly

50 STEP PHASER LFO SPEED FX LEVEL Rub slowly

51 SAMPLE/PLAY1 LOOP TIME FX LEVEL Tap for playback

52 SAMPLE/PLAY2 FORWARD/REVERSE FX LEVEL Rub like scratch

53 SAMPLE/PLAY3 TIME STRETCH FX LEVEL Rub for TIME STRETCH

54 SAMPLE/PLAY1 (*AUTO REC) LOOP TIME FX LEVEL Tap for playback

55 SAMPLE/PLAY2 (*AUTO REC) FORWARD/REVERSE FX LEVEL Rub like scratch

56 SAMPLE/PLAY3 (*AUTO REC) TIME STRETCH FX LEVEL Rub for TIME STRETCH

57 SAMPLE/PLAY1

LOOP TIME FX LEVEL Tap for playback (DIRECT MIX TYPE)

58 SAMPLE/PLAY2

FORWARD/REVERSE FX LEVEL Rub like scratch (DIRECT MIX TYPE)

59 SAMPLE/PLAY1+PAN PAN LOOP TIME Tap (L <->R)

60 SAMPLE/PLAY2+PAN PAN FORWARD/REVERSE Tap (L <->R)

*AUTO REC: After you press the REC switch, recording will begin auto- matically when sound is input. When you press the REC switch once again, recording will end. (This is convenient when recording your voice from a mic.)

Specifications