Minilogue Korg Manual
Minilogue Korg Manual
Minilogue Korg Manual
Introduction............................................2
minilogue Key Features................................... 2
Block Diagram..................................................... 3
Controls and Connections.....................4
Front Panel Controls......................................... 4
Rear Panel Connections................................... 5
Turning the minilogue On and Off.............. 6
Playing Programs and Sequences.........8
Selecting and Playing a Program................. 8
Using Favorites................................................... 9
Playing the Sequencer...................................10
Programs.............................................. 11
Program Architecture.....................................11
Creating Sounds...............................................12
Saving a Program.............................................13
Basic Parameter Editing.................................14
Voice modes......................................................23
Sequencer...........................................................25
Edit Mode............................................. 31
How to enter the Edit mode........................31
PROGRAM EDIT mode....................................33
SEQ EDIT mode.................................................37
GLOBAL EDIT mode.........................................40
Other functions.................................... 47
Tuning..................................................................47
Restoring the Factory settings....................47
Shortcuts using the SHIFT button..............49
Understanding MIDI............................ 50
Connecting Devices via MIDI and USB.....50
MIDI-Related Settings.....................................52
Program List......................................... 54
Specifications....................................... 56
MIDI Implementation Chart................ 57
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Introduction
minilogue Key Features
4-voice polyphonic synthesizer with onboard effects & sequencer.
All-new innovative redesign of analogue synth circuitry.
Instant recall of 100 factory Presets plus 100 additional user Programs.
8 Voice Modes (mono, poly, unison, duo, etc.) offer maximum flexibility.
41 dedicated panel controls deliver immediate parameter access.
Real-time oscilloscope provides visual feedback of parameter changes.
16-step polyphonic sequencer can automate up to 4 synth parameters.
Sync In and Sync Out jacks allow you to expand your session setup.
Block Diagram
AUDIO
INPUT
enable
VOICE 4
4 VOICE
ASSIGNER
VOICE 3
HPF
FB
WAVE SHAPE
SAW
gate
TRI
LFO
WAVE SHAPE
SAW
VCO2
level
TRI
velocity
keytrack
SQR
noise
level
NOISE
GEN
VCA
4-pole
EG Int
VCO 2
2-pole
RING
MOD
OSC
SYNC
0%
pitch 2
EG Int
LFO
int mod
EG
rate mod
int
gate
AMP EG
velocity
CROSS MOD
depth
SQR
VCF
FM
PITCH
LFO
EG
DELAY
VOICE
PITCH
OUTPUT
VOICE 2
VOICE 1
bypass
pre filter
post filter
100%
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19
20
3
4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MASTER knob
TEMPO knob
OCTAVE switch
Slider
VCO 1
VCO 2
OCTAVE switch
WAVE switch
PITCH knob
SHAPE knob
7. VCO 2 MODULATION
9. FILTER
CUTOFF knob
RESONANCE knob
EG INT knob
FILTER TYPE switch
KEY TRACK switch
VELOCITY switch
10. AMP EG
11. EG
ATTACK knob
DECAY knob
SUSTAIN knob
RELEASE knob
13. DELAY
14. Display
15. EDIT
18. Buttons 18
19. SHIFT button
20. VOICE MODE DEPTH knob
AUDIO IN jack
OUTPUT jack
USB B connector
Power switch
Headphones jack
Cable hook
DC 9V jack
AC adapter
(included)
MIDI cable
Headphones
USB cable
USB port
INPUT
MIDI IN
Computer
Monitor speakers
(with internal amp)
OUTPUT
MIDI OUT
Mixer
Microphone
MIDI keyboard, rhythm machine, etc.
Groove machine
You must make connections with the minilogue turned off. Failure
to observe this precaution may cause malfunctions and/or damage to
your speaker system.
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panel.
Use only the included AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter may
cause malfunctions.
4. Make sure that any external output devices such as powered monitor
2. Hold down the Power switch on the rear panel of the minilogue; once the
minilogue logo appears in the display, take your finger off the Power
switch.
1. Turn the MASTER knob of the minilogue to the left to turn the volume
all the way down.
Also, turn the volume all the way down on any external output devices
that might be connected, such as powered monitor speakers.
2. Hold down the Power switch on the rear panel of the minilogue; to turn
off the power after the display goes blank, take your finger off the power
switch.
Once you have turned the minilogue off, wait about 10 seconds before
turning the minilogue on again.
2, 4
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3
2. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob, and se-
The minilogue will enter the Play mode, and the display will indicate the
current Program.
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When the minilogue is turned on, it will automatically enter the Play mode.
In the Play mode, verify that all of the EDIT MODE and 18/916 buttons
on the front panel are unlit.
TIP If the EDIT MODE button or the 18/9
16 button is lit, press the EXIT button.
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The PLAY or REC buttons will light to
indicate when the sequence data saved
in a Program is being played back or is
recording. You can still select other Pro1 Make sure they are unlit.
grams in this state, but press the PLAY
button if you wish to stop the Sequencer.
The minilogue comes with 100 preset Programs (001100) as part of the factory preload data. These preset Programs are instantly accessible and ready
for you to enjoy. For details, refer to Program List (p. 54).
TIP Hold down the SHIFT button while turning the PROGRAM/VALUE
knob to skip through the Program List in increments of 10.
TIP In addition to showing Program name and number, the display can
also be used as an oscilloscope, to show the electrical signals created
by the waveform of the sound. For details on the display, refer to Oscilloscope (p. 45).
3. Adjusting the OCTAVE range, using the Slider, and changing the Voice
Mode.
Using Favorites
Recalling your Favorite Programs
The minilogue includes a Favorites function, which can be used to instantly recall
any one of the up to eight Programs that
you have previously registered as Favorites
on the minilogue.
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section.
2, 3
The sequence data that is recorded in the current Program will begin playing.
The 18 buttons will light up in steps while the sequencer is playing.
TIP The Sequencer tempo is set for each Program in the SEQ EDIT mode
and saved as part of the Program, but you can adjust the tempo from
56.0 to 240.0 BPM (Beats Per Minute) by turning the TEMPO knob.
3. Press the PLAY button once more to end the Sequencer playback.
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Programs
Program Architecture
Each minilogue Program includes settings for the Oscillators, Mixer, Filter, EGs
and LFO, as well as a 16-Step Sequencer plus Effects.
Try editing each related parameter, and enjoy changing the sounds of the minilogue.
Basic Parametres
VCO 1
OCTAVE
WAVE
PITCH
SHAPE
VCO 2
OCTAVE
WAVE
PITCH
SHAPE
VCO 2 MODULATION
CROSS MOD DEPTH
PITCH EG INT
SYNC
RING
MIXER
VCO1
VCO2
NOISE
FILTER
CUTOFF
RESONANCE
EG INT
FILTER TYPE
KEYTRACK
VELOCITY
AMP EG
ATTACK
DECAY
SUSTAIN
RELEASE
EG
ATTACK
DECAY
SUSTAIN
RELEASE
LFO
WAVE
EG MOD
RATE
INT
TARGET
DELAY
HI PASS CUTOFF
TIME
FEEDBACK
OUTPUTROUTING
Sequence Data
NOTE [STEP 116]
GATE TIME [STEP 116]
STEP
NOTE
GATE
1 2 3
14 15 16
Sequence Parameters
BPM
Detail Parametres
PROGRAM NAME
Slider Assign
Bend Range +
Bend Range
Portamento Time
Portamento Mode
Portamento BPM
Amp Velocity
Program Level
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Step Length
Step Resolution
Swing
Default Gate Time
Motion Type (14)
Motion Enable (14)
Motion Smooth (14)
Creating Sounds
Editing a program means changing the Programs parameters to alter its
sound.
There are two way to create sounds on the minilogue.
Select an existing Program thats close to the sound you want, and edit that
Programs parameters to achieve your own custom sound.
You can also initialize all the Program parameters or use the Panel Load function to create your own sound from scratch.
Saving a Program
We recommend that you save your Program on the minilogue after editing the
sound.
Any edits that you make to the current program will be lost if you
turn off the power or recall a different program before saving.
2. Press the WRITE button; the minilogue will enter the Write standby
mode, and the WRITE button will blink.
The message Where to write? will appear in the display.
The Program will be saved in internal memory, and the message Complete will appear in the display..
Never turn off the power while Programs are being saved. Doing so
may destroy the internal data.
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VCO 1, VCO 2
There are two oscillators in the minilogue. Oscillator Parameters include the settings for the
pitch of the sound (OCTAVE, PITCH) and the
waveform (WAVE, SHAPE).
OCTAVE switch
[16, 8, 4, 2]
The pitch of oscillators 1 and 2 can be set in
octave steps.
WAVE switch
[ , , ]
This sets the waveforms for oscillators 1 and 2.
Square wave: This waveform is used for electronic and wind instrument
sounds.
Triangle wave: This waveform has a rounder feel than the sawtooth or square
wave.
Sawtooth wave: This waveform is used to create sounds typical of analog synthesizers, such as synth basses and brass.
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PITCH knob
[1200...+1200]
The pitch, or tuning, of the Oscillators can be set using one-cent steps.
SHAPE knob
[0...1023]
This knob will determine the final shape, complexity, or duty-cycle (Square) of
the selected waveform.
0
1023
VCO 2 MODULATION
Oscillator 2 includes powerful oscillator sync, cross
modulation, and ring modulation functions.
CROSS MOD DEPTH knob
[0...1023]
Cross Mod (Modulation) allows Oscillator 1 to modulate the pitch of Oscillator 2.
Turning the knob to the right results in stronger modulation.
PITCH EG DEPTH knob
[4800...+4800]
The Pitch EG (Envelope Generator) can be used to change the Pitch of Oscillator 2 over time. In the center position, no effect is applied.
Positive values (turning the knob to the right of center) increase the Pitch EG
effect; turning the knob to the left of center increases the Pitch EG effect using
an inverted image of the EG shape (negative values).
To learn more about the EG settings, refer to EG (p. 20).
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SYNC switch
[OFF, ON]
Oscillator sync is a popular effects for creating edgy synth leads.
ON (up position): With this type of modulation, the phase of oscillator 2 is forcibly synchronized to the phase of oscillator 1. This adds harmonic overtones to
the frequency of oscillator 2, making a complex waveform.
VCO 1 Wave
Sync
VCO 2 Wave (original)
RING switch
[OFF, ON]
Ring Modulation outputs the sum and difference of the frequencies created by
the two oscillators. Adjust the pitch of Oscillator 2 to create non-tonal and metallic sounds.
ON (up position): Oscillator 1 is used to ring modulate oscillator 2.
VCO 1
VCO 2
RING MOD
MIXER
The mixer is used to set the relative levels of the three signal sources
Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2, and the Noise generator before they enter the
filter.
D
VCO 1 knob
[0...1023]
VCO 2 knob
[0...1023]
These knobs control the output levels of oscillator 1 and 2.
NOISE knob
[0...1023]
Use this knob to set the output level of the noise generator.
Noise (white noise) can be used on its own, or mixed with the Oscillators to create percussion instrument sounds, or sound effects such as surf.
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FILTER
The low-pass filter shapes the tone by selectively filtering certain parts of the harmonic spectrum of the sound generated
by the Oscillators and the Noise generator.
CUTOFF knob
[0...1023]
This knob is used to set the cutoff frequency. Harmonic content above the cutoff frequency will be filtered out.
Turning the knob to the left will lower the cutoff frequency,
and turning the knob to the right will raise the cutoff frequency.
If the CUTOFF value is set too low, the volume may
be extremely low.
RESONANCE knob
[0...1023]
Also known as Peak or Q, the RESONANCE control adds additional emphasis
to the overtones occurring at the CUTOFF frequency, giving a distinctive character to the sound.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the resonance effect.
TIP The overtones that are emphasized will change depending on the cut-
off frequency. For this reason, its good to adjust the CUTOFF knob
while adjusting the RESONANCE knob.
When emphasizing the overtones in this way, the sound may distort
depending on the cutoff frequency or the input audio.
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EG INT knob
[100%...0...+100%]
The Envelope Generator (EG) can be used to control the CUTOFF, or Filter frequency, over time using this EG INT (intensity) knob.
To learn more about the EG settings (EG, p. 20).
With this knob in the center position (0%), no EG is applied to the Filter.
Rotating the knob to the left of center increases the EG intensity, but with the
polarity of the EG inverted.
Cutoff
Note on
Note off
Time
Rotating the knob to the right of center increases the EG intensity effect.
Cutoff
Note on
Note off
Time
4-POLE
2-POLE
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12
0
-12
-24
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100
1k
10k
Hz
VELOCITY switch
[0%, 50%, 100%]
Specifies how the velocity (keyboard playing dynamics) will affect the cutoff
frequency, allowing louder notes to appear brighter, etc.
0% (lower position): Velocity will not affect the cutoff frequency.
50% (center position): Velocity will affect the cutoff frequency, but at only half
the amount produced at 100%.
100% (upper position): Playing the keys harder will increase the cutoff frequency, while playing the keys softer will decrease the cutoff frequency.
AMP EG
Note off
Attack Level
Sustain
Level
0
Attack
Time
Decay
Time
Time
Release
Time
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EG
Note off
Cutoff
Sustain Level
Attack
Time
Decay
Time
Release
Time
Time
ATTACK knob
[0...1023]
The ATTACK specifies the time required for the EG to reach its maximum level
once a new note is played.
DECAY knob
[0...1023]
The DECAY specifies the time required for the EG to fall to the preset Sustain
level once the Attack portion of the EG is complete.
SUSTAIN knob
[0...1023]
The SUSTAIN specifies the level that will be maintained while the key is held
down (or a trigger is applied).
RELEASE knob
[0...1023]
The RELEASE specifies the time required for the EG to reach its minimum level
(zero) once the key or trigger is released.
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LFO
The Low Frequency Oscillator creates a repeating cyclical signal. You can choose one
of three LFO waveforms.
Depending on its target, the LFO can provide vibrato (PITCH); Tonal changes to the
Oscillators (SHAPE); or Wah-Wah (CUTOFF) effects
WAVE switch
[ , , ]
The LFO can be set to a square wave ( ), a triangle wave ( ), or a sawtooth
wave ( ).
EG MOD switch
[OFF, RATE, INT]
The EG can modify either the speed (RATE) or depth (INT) of the LFO, in conjunction with the RATE and INT knobs.
RATE knob
[0...1023 / 4, 2, 1, 0, 3/4...1/64]
The rate knob adjusts the speed of the LFO.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the LFO speed.
TIP The values indicated here depend on the LFO BPM Sync settings in
the PROGRAM EDIT mode. When LFO BPM Sync is Off, the available values are 01023; and when LFO BPM Sync is On, the available
values are from 41/64 (LFO BPM Sync, p. 34).
INT knob
[0...1023]
The INT knob adjusts the intensity of the LFO.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the LFO intensity.
TARGET switch
[CUTOFF, SHAPE, PITCH]
Selects the parameter where the LFO modulation will be applied.
CUTOFF: Modulation is applied to the FILTER CUTOFF knob setting.
SHAPE: Modulation is applied to the VCO 1, 2 SHAPE knob settings.
PITCH: Modulation is applied to the VCO 1, 2 PITCH knob settings.
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DELAY
The Delay effect is combined with a High
Pass filter. This allows you to create a wide
range of sounds.
HI PASS CUTOFF knob
[0...1023]
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. Sounds and harmonic components below the HI-PASS CUTOFF frequency will be attenuated.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the cutoff frequency.
TIME knob
[0...1023]
This knob specifies the delay time.
Turning the knob to the right will make the delay time longer.
FEEDBACK knob
[0...1023]
The Feedback knobs controls the regeneration of the Delay effect.
Turning the knob to the right will increase the amount of feedback.
OUTPUT ROUTING switch
[BYPASS, PRE FILTER, POST FILTER]
Using this switch, you can specify where in the signal chain the Delay effect is
being applied.
The circuit routing is shown below. Also, refer to the block diagram (Block
Diagram, p. 3).
BYPASS: In this mode, the Delay and Hi Pass Filter are bypassed, and no effect
is applied to the sound.
PRE FILTER: The original sound is output before the Hi Pass Filter, and the Hi
Pass Filter is applied only to the delayed sound.
POST FILTER: This Hi Pass Filter is applied to both the original (dry) sound,
and the delayed sound.
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Voice modes
The minilogue is a 4-voice analog synthesizer. By changing the Voice
mode, you can combine and allocate the voices in different ways.
The Voice mode is set as a Program parameter,
and you can see which Voice mode is being used
by looking at which of the buttons 18 is lit. For
details, refer to Program List (p. 54).
1
2
3
4
5
There are 8 different Voice modes, and buttons
18 are used to switch between them. Turning
the VOICE MODE DEPTH knob controls a specific parameter unique to each Voice mode.
Action
POLY
DUO
UNISON
MONO
[Sub 0...1023]
Turning the knob to the right will
The 4 voices will operate as a assign voices 2 and 3 as a sub-oscilmono synth with sub-oscillator. lator one octave lower, and turning
the knob to the right once more will
assign voice 4 as a sub-oscillator two
octaves lower.
CHORD
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[Detune 0C...50C]
Turning the knob to the right will
increase the detuning effect.
Action
DELAY
ARP
[Depth 0...1023]
Lowers the volume of the pre- Turning the knob to the right will
SIDE CHAIN viously-played voice when a increase the volume range by which
new voice is played.
the previously-played voice is reduced.
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Sequencer
In this section, well explore real-time recording, step recording, and motion sequence recording, as well as how to edit the recorded sequences (step edit).
Real-Time Recording
Recording a performance
This feature allows you to record your minilogue keyboard performance and
to add overdubs in real time.
The notes that you play on the keyboard will be overdubbed (added to the
recording of the sequence data).
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Step Recording
1. Press the REC button in the SEQUENCER section while the sequencer is
stopped.
STEP REC and STEP 1 will be indicated in the display.
If the sequence has already been recorded, the note names will be indicated
in the display.
TIP Select the step you wish to edit. Use buttons 18 to select steps 18, and
use buttons 18 while holding the SHIFT button to select steps 916.
2. Use the keyboard, REST button and other controls to edit the notes.
When you record a note, rest, or tie in step mode, the display will automatically move to the next step.
Recording notes
The note name for the keys you press on the keyboard will be indicated in
the display. Check the note name in the display, and if it is correct, release
your finger to record that note and to move to the next step.
If the note name is not correct, just play the correct key while continuing
to hold down the wrong key. Check the note indicated in the display, and
take your finger off the keyboard to move to the next step.
You can also record chords that you play on the keyboard. The number of
notes in a chord will depend on the Voice mode of the current Program
(Voice modes, p. 23).
TIP The note length during recording is determined by the Default Gate
Time value that is set in the SEQ EDIT mode. If you turn the PROGRAM/ VALUE knob while playing the keyboard, the gate time for
only the note(s) you played will be changed when recording.
Recording a rest
You can record a rest by pressing the REST button.
Recording a tie
Press the REST button while holding down a key. The note will be tied to
the next note and recorded.
3. When the set number of steps have finished recording, step recording
will automatically end. Pressing the REC button at any step during recording will stop the step recording at that step.
TIP The number of steps is set for each Program, and you can change
the number of steps using the Step Length function in the SEQ EDIT
mode. For details, refer to Step Length (p. 37).
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A Motion Sequence of the knobs and switches you moved will be recorded.
You can record up to 4 Motion Sequences for the knobs and switches.
If you exceed this limit, the message Motion Full will be indicated in
the display, and the display will enter MOTION CLEAR in the SEQ EDIT
mode. When this happens, delete a previously-recorded Motion Sequence
before recording a new one (Deleting a Motion Sequence, p. 28).
4. After the set number of steps have finished recording, the Motion Se-
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TIP Press the EXIT button to cancel deleting the Motion Sequence.
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1. Select the Program that includes the sequence data you wish to edit.
2. Press the 18/916 button.
To change steps 18: Select STEP EDIT 18, and then press the one of the
buttons from 1 to 8.
To change steps 916: Select STEP EDIT 916, and then press the one of the
buttons from 1 to 8.
The display will indicate Note. Play the keyboard to record notes.
Next, press the same button to show the Gate Time message in the display, and use the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to change the value.
Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 Button 8
STEP 1/9 STEP 2/10 STEP 3/11 STEP 4/12 STEP 5/13 STEP 6/14 STEP 7/15 STEP 8/16
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Button 4
Button 5
Button 6
Button 7
Button 8
Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time Gate Time
TIP If you hold down the SHIFT button while pressing a button from 1 to
8 that is assigned to the current step, you can delete the note.
If no note has been recorded, there will be no gate time.
4. Press the EXIT button once you are finished with step editing.
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Edit Mode
Although nearly all of the minilogues main parameters can be edited using the
knobs and switches on the panel, other detailed parameters are accessed using
the Edit mode.
There are three sub-modes within the Edit mode: PROGRAM EDIT mode,
SEQ EDIT mode, and GLOBAL EDIT mode.
1, 2
1
3
or use the PROGRAM/VALUE knobto
advance to the PROGRAM EDIT mode,
SEQ EDIT mode, or GLOBAL EDIT mode.
PROGRAM EDIT mode: This mode is used to change the Program name
and assign a parameter to the slider, as well as to initialize Programs and
perform other Program editing functions.
SEQ EDIT mode: This mode is used to set the BPM and configure other
Step Sequencer settings, to delete sequence data, and so on.
GLOBAL EDIT mode: This mode is used to set the tuning and to specify
how the knobs and switches should function, as well as settings that affect
the entire synthesizersuch as MIDI.
The minilogue will enter the selected Edit mode, and the parameter names
will be indicated in the display.
Switch to a different page by pressing the same button in succession.
Buttons 16 are assigned to specific Edit pages in the PROGRAM EDIT
mode and the SEQ EDIT mode (PROGRAM EDIT mode, p. 33) (SEQ
EDIT mode, p. 37).
Buttons 17 are assigned to specific Edit pages in the GLOBAL EDIT mode
(GLOBAL EDIT mode, p. 40).
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and/or SEQ EDIT mode, press the WRITE button to save your changes.
The display will indicate the message Where to write?.
If you do not save your changes and select another Program after you
have configured the parameters in the PROGRAM EDIT mode and
the SEQ EDIT mode, your settings will be lost.
TIP GLOBAL EDIT mode parameters are automatically saved when you
switch pages, so there is no need to save them manually.
5. Use the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select the destination Program number where you will save your edited sound.
Press the EXIT button to cancel the save operation and return to Play mode.
6. Press the WRITE button to save the settings and return to the Play mode.
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Button 2
Button 3
LFO BPM
Sync
LFO Voice
Sync
Button 5
Button 6
OTHER SETTING
INITIALIZE
DUMP
Portamento
Time
Button 4
Initialize
Program
Dump
Portamento
Mode
Portamento
BPM
Amp Velocity
Program Level
VCO 1 LEVEL
VCO 2 LEVEL
NOISE LEVEL
CUTOFF
RESONANCE
FILTER EG INT
AMP EG ATTACK
AMP EG DECAY
AMP EG SUSTAIN
AMP EG RELEASE
EG ATTACK
EG DECAY
EG SUSTAIN
EG RELEASE
LFO RATE
LFO INT
HPF CUTOFF
DELAY TIME
FEEDBACK
PORTAMENTO
VOICE MODE DEPTH
Bend Range +
[1 Note...12 Note]
If the Slider is set to PITCH BEND, this parameter specifies how much pitch
bend will be applied when moving the slider in the plus (right) direction.
Bend Range
[1 Note...12 Note]
If the Slider is set to PITCH BEND, this parameter specifies how much pitch
bend will be applied when moving the slider in the minus (left) direction.
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Button 5 (INITIALIZE)
This button initializes the current Program.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until Press WRITE is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink.
Press the WRITE button to initialize the Program. The display will indicate the
message Initialized.
Button 6 (DUMP)
This button initiates a Program dump.
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until Press WRITE is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink.
Press the WRITE button to send a SysEx Program dump from the minilogues
MIDI OUT and USB B connector. The display will indicate the message Program Dump.
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Button 2
Button 3
Button 4
Button 5
Button 6
BPM
SEQ PARAMETER
SEQ CLEAR
MOTION
CLEAR
MOTION ENABLE
MOTION
SMOOTH
BPM
Step Length
All Clear
Step Resolution
Motion Clear
Motion 1...4
Motion 1...4
Motion 1...4
Swing
Default Gate
Time
Button 1 (BPM)
BPM [10.0...300.0]
This parameter sets the tempo of the Sequencer in Beats Per Minute (BPM).
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Button 2
Button 3
Button 4
Button 5
Button 6
Button 7
GLOBAL 1
GLOBAL 2
GLOBAL 3
GLOBAL 4
GLOBAL 5
GLOBAL 6
GLOBAL 7
Audio In
Local SW
Velocity
Curve
Sync Out
Unit
Sync In Polarity
Sync Out
Polarity
Clock
Source
Enable Rx
MIDI
Enable Tx
MIDI
Parameter
Disp
All Dump
(USB)
Auto Power All Dump
Oscilloscope
Off
(MIDI)
Brightness
MIDI Route
Button 1 (GLOBAL 1)
Common to both Oscillators, these functions control the tuning and transposition of the minilogue.
Master Tune
[50 Cent...+50 Cent]
This adjusts the overall tuning of the entire minilogue in one-cent units (semitone = 100 cents), over a range of 50 cents.
0: A4 is equal to 440 Hz.
Transpose
[12 Note...+12 Note]
Transposing the keyboard allows you play in a different key using familiar fingerings on the keyboard.
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Button 2 (GLOBAL 2)
These functions relate to performance aspects of the minilogueknob operation, velocity curves, local settings, and more.
Knob Mode
[Jump, Catch, Scale]
The front panel knobs can operate in one of three modes:
Jump: When you turn the knob, the parameter value will jump to the value
indicated by the knob. Since this makes it easy to hear the results while editing,
we recommend that you use this setting.
Catch: Turning the knob will not change the parameter value until the knob
position matches the stored value. We recommend that you use this setting
when you dont want the sound to change abruptly, such as while performing.
Scale: When you turn the knob, the parameter value will increase or decrease in
a relative manner in the direction that it is turned. When you turn the knob and it
reaches the full extent of its motion, it will operate proportionate to the maximum
or minimum value of the parameter. Once the knob position matches the parameter value, the knob position and parameter value will subsequently be linked.
If the parameter value does not change
In some cases, the parameter value may not change or Motion Sequence recording may not start, even when you turn the knob from left to right. This
means that the knob mode is set to Catch.
In this case, the actual value of the parameter youre editing (the value
shown in the display) will not change unless it matches the position of the
knob. In Catch mode, the knob position and the value will be linked only
when the knob position reaches the actual value. This prevents an unnatural change in sound that is caused when a value suddenly changes.
Lets say that youve turned the knob to edit a certain parameter,
and that the knob is in the position shown.
The actual value of the parameter is at the position shown by the
triangle.
The parameter value will not change until the knob position
reaches the triangle mark.
Once the knob has reached the position corresponding to the
actual value, the parameter value and the knob position will be
linked, and the value will change as you turn the knob.
Audio In
[Off, On]
The audio input jack can be globally enabled or disabled.
Off: Any audio signals coming into the jack will be muted.
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Local SW
[Off, On]
The local connection makes a link between the minilogue keyboard the soundgenerating circuitry. Normally, this link is On. However, if you are using the
minilogue with an external sequencer or sequencing software, you will want
to set the local connection to OFF to eliminate the double-triggering of notes
caused by MIDI echo.
Off: The minilogues keyboard will be internally disconnected from the tone
generator.
Velocity Curve
[Type 1...8, Const 127]
Changing the Velocity Curve allows you to match the dynamic response of the
minilogue keyboard to your own playing style and technique.
127
6
5
64
4
3
2
1
8
7
1
Soft
Keyboard
Strong
Type 1
Type 2, 3
...
Type 4
Type 5
...
Type 6
Type 7
This curve produces a fairly steady effect with little change for
medium-strength playing.
Type 8
This curve produces a fairly steady effect with little change for
medium-strength playing (a flatter curve than 7).
Const 127
Curve types 7 and 8 produce little change for medium-strength playing, and
are suitable when keyboard velocity is not required, or when you want to play
each note at the same velocity. However, these curves will produce a great deal
of change with softly played notes, so the sound may be more difficult to control. Choose the curve that is most appropriate for your playing dynamics or
for the effect you want to obtain.
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Button 3 (GLOBAL 3)
These parameters relate to the SYNC IN/SYNC OUT jack settings.
Sync In Unit
[16th Note, 8th Note]
The Sync In Units determine how much the Sequencer will advance with each
pulse received via the SYNC IN jack.
16th Note: The Sequencer will advance one sixteenth note for each pulse.
8th Note: The Sequencer will advance one eighth note for each pulse.
TIP When Step Resolution in the SEQ EDIT mode is set to 1/16, a sixteenth
note will be equal to one step, and an eighth note will be equal to two
steps.
Sync Out Unit
[16th Note, 8th Note]
The Sync Out Units determine how far the Sequencer needs to advance in order to generate a pulse via the SYNC OUT jack.
16th Note: A pulse will be outputted for every sixteenth note.
8th Note: A pulse will be outputted for every eighth note.
TIP When Step Resolution in the SEQ EDIT mode is set to 1/16, a sixteenth
note will be equal to one step, and an eighth note will be equal to two
steps.
Sync In Polarity
[Rise, Fall]
In order to achieve synchronization with other units, the polarity of the SYNC
IN jack may need to be changed.
Rise: The minilogue will sync to the pulse as it rises to its crest (the highest
point) of the waveform.
Fall: The minilogue will sync to the pulse as it falls to its trough (the lowest
point) of the waveform.
Sync Out Polarity
[Rise, Fall]
In order for other units to correctly sync with the minilogue, the polarity of the
SYNC OUT jack may need to be changed.
Rise: The minilogue will create a sync pulse as it rises to its crest (the highest
point) of the waveform.
Fall: The minilogue will create a sync pulse as it falls to its trough (the lowest
point) of the waveform.
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Button 4 (GLOBAL 4)
These parameters relate to the minilogues MIDI capabilities.
MIDI Ch
[1...16]
In order to communicate, the minilogue and your other MIDI devices must be
set to the same MIDI channel. This is both the Transmit and Receive channel.
Clock Source
[Auto (USB), Auto (MIDI), Internal]
Many features of the minilogue can be syncd to the tempo or BPM. This parameter allows you to specify whether the clock source is internal, or an external MIDI Clock Source.
Auto (USB), Auto (MIDI): When there is no input, the internal clock will be
used; and when input is detected, the internal clock will be synchronized to the
clocks from the USB B and MIDI IN connectors respectively.
Internal: Only the internal clock to be used.
When a cable is plugged into the SYNC IN jack, the internal clock is
synchronized to the SYNC IN jack clock, regardless of the MIDI clock
settings.
Enable Rx MIDI
[Off, On]
Set this parameter to ON to allow the minilogue to receive MIDI messages.
Enable Tx MIDI
[Off, On]
Set this parameter to ON to allow the minilogue to transmit MIDI messages.
MIDI Route
[USB+MIDI, USB]
MIDI signals can be sent and received via the MIDI and USB connectors, or by
the USB connector alone.
USB+MIDI: MIDI messages are received via the USB B connector and the MIDI
IN connector; messages are transmitted from the USB B connector and the
MIDI OUT connector.
USB: MIDI messages will be transmitted and received only via the USB B connector. When using the USB connector as a MIDI interface, it is advantageous
to use this setting.
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Button 5 (GLOBAL 5)
These parameters relate to the minilogues display, and what information is
seen there.
Parameter Disp
[Normal, All]
Button 6 (GLOBAL 6)
These parameters relate to the minilogues display and power settings.
Brightness [1...10]
Adjusts the display brightness.
Continuous use of the minilogue while the brightness is set to a high
value will have an adverse effect on the overall life of the display.
Auto Power Off
[Off, On]
Using the Auto Power Off feature, the minilogue can be set to automatically
turn off after approximately four hours have elapsed without any operation of
the knobs, switches, or keyboard, and without any input. Once this occurs, you
will need to turn the minilogue on again manually.
Off: The Auto Power Off feature will be disabled.
On: The Auto Power Off feature is enabled. For details, refer to Auto Power
Off Feature (p. 7)
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Button 7 (GLOBAL 7)
These parameters allow you to perform a dump of all the internal data, either
via MIDI or via USB.
All Dump (USB)
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until Press WRITE is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink.
Press the WRITE button to transmit the MIDI data dump via the USB B connector. The display will indicate the message Transmitting. The data will take
about 10 seconds to transmit.
If the USB cable is not connected, or if the MIDI IN port on the PC is
not open, the data will not be transmitted.
All Dump (MIDI)
Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob until Press WRITE is indicated in the display. The WRITE button will blink.
Press the WRITE button to transmit the MIDI data dump via the MIDI OUT
connector. The display will indicate the message Transmitting. The data will
take about 30 seconds to transmit.
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Other functions
Tuning
As with all analog instruments, the minilogues circuitry can drift over time
during performance due to changes in environment and temperature. The
minilogue provides an auto-tuning function that automatically tunes the instruments analog circuits on demand, to correct for any analog drift..
As you continue to play the minilogue for a while right after youve turned it
on, the pitch and tone may gradually drift. If the pitch drift becomes noticeable, use the steps below to tune the instrument. This will manually bring the
minilogue back into tune.
1. Press the REC button while holding down the SHIFT button.
3. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select the items you wish to reset
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5. Turn the PROGRAM/VALUE knob to select Yes, and press the WRITE
button.
The factory-set default data will be reloaded, and the minilogue will be restored to its factory default state.
TIP Press the EXIT button, or select No using the PROGRAM/VALUE
knob and press the WRITE button to cancel the operation.
Never turn off the minilogue while data is being loaded.
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SHIFT button +
Deletes all sequence data for the selected Program (including notes and Motion Sequence
settings).
Press the REC button while holding down the
SHIFT button again before doing anything else
to cancel deleting the sequence data, if you accidentally started this operation by mistake.
Tuning
Delete sequence
data
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Understanding MIDI
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a worldwide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical
instruments and computers.
When MIDI cables are used to connect two or more MIDI devices, performance
data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers.
MIDI data can also be exchanged between the minilogue and your personal
computer using a single USB cable. The minilogue lets you assign MIDI control
change numbers (CC#) to the major parameters that affect the sound, and control these parameters from an external MIDI sequencer while you play the tone
generator. You can also use the front panel knobs or buttons to transmit these
control change messages, in order to control an external MIDI device.
You can also synchronize the minilogues tempo to the MIDI clock of an external MIDI sequencer or other device, so that the minilogue will play in time
with the external device and with any changes you make.
MIDI OUT
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MIDI IN
MIDI keyboard
minilogue
MIDI OUT
Computer
minilogue
MIDI-Related Settings
Setting the MIDI channel
In order to exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set
the minilogues MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the external MIDI
device.
Use the button 4 (MIDI Ch) in the GLOBAL EDIT mode to set the minilogues
MIDI channel (MIDI Ch, p. 44).
TIP When synchronizing to an external MIDI device, refer to that devices
Owners manual.
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Program List
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Program Name
PolyLogue
PWM Strings
Flutter Pad
TraxBass
Ultra Low
Stardom Lead
Fluctuation
King Cheetah
PolySeek
Magic Spells
Stabber
S.F. Key
Late Summer
Scuba Diving
Soft Brass
Wah CIav
FilterMotion
Sing(bout u)
PluckMouse
PopperSynth
Cosmic Love
Louge Pad
Pulse Pad
Liquid Pad
Prospero
Burn Low
Polymonk
Yes or No
OuterSpace
Morning Gt.
Ugly Ducking
Unwilling
Mountain
Old Elba
Lipstick
Rubber Band
Vintage Tine
Chico Synth
Dice Synth
Joyful
Majenta
TriBell
Pluckey
Old MusicBox
NoiseScope
Flutes Key
Universe Luv
Accordion
Dirt Bass
QueBass
Category
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Bass
Bass
Lead
Lead
Chord
Arp
SFX
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Poly Synth
Bass
Bass
Voice Mode
POLY
POLY
POLY
UNISON
MONO
DUO
DUO
CHORD
ARP
DELAY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
SIDE CHAIN
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
DUO
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
SIDE CHAIN
SIDE CHAIN
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
POLY
MONO
MONO
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Slider Assign
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
LFO INT
EG DECAY
FILTER EG INT
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
EG DECAY
EG DECAY
VCO 2 PITCH EG INT
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
VCO 2 PITCH
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
VCO 2 PITCH
Author
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
Richard Devine
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
Richard Devine
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
No.
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52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
Program Name
Mega PopBass
OctaBass
BassRide
Dark Bass
Detuned Acid
Nasal Bass
RingBase
Housey Bass
Rhino Bass
Dungeon
StackBass
Organ Bass
Passing Step
Sterlie Bass
Hoovaaa
Fallen Rock
Runaway Lead
G-Lead
Panic Lead
Unison Lead
CutLead
Cyber Lead
Sweep Lead
Jimmy Vision
Vibe Lead
ManzLead
Da Lead
Oct Uni Sync
Delay Seq_1
Third Eye
DualSonic
Deephit
Halftime Hit
HarmorChord
SunnyDetroit
Crystal Band
Foggy Morn
Teleport 1-2
Thoth Arp
BlinkyLead
Arp Bass
Password
Drip City
Heeler Seq
Dream Seq
Spark!
Mono Growl
NoisyPopToms
Motion Beat
Beat Salad
...
Init Program
Category
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Bass
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Chord
Chord
Chord
Chord
Chord
Chord
Chord
Arp
Arp
Arp
Arp
Arp
Arp
SFX
SFX
SFX
SFX
SFX
SFX
Voice Mode
POLY
MONO
MONO
UNISON
MONO
MONO
UNISON
MONO
MONO
UNISON
UNISON
MONO
DUO
DUO
UNISON
UNISON
UNISON
MONO
MONO
UNISON
UNISON
DELAY
MONO
DUO
MONO
MONO
MONO
MONO
DELAY
UNISON
DUO
CHORD
CHORD
CHORD
CHORD
CHORD
CHORD
CHORD
ARP
ARP
ARP
ARP
ARP
ARP
CHORD
MONO
MONO
DELAY
MONO
POLY
POLY
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Slider Assign
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
EG DECAY
PITCH BEND
GATE TIME
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
GATE TIME
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
EG SUSTAIN
EG DECAY
PITCH BEND
PITCH BEND
Author
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
Richard Devine
Richard Devine
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Richard Devine
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
KORG Inc.
Jimmy Edgar
Jimmy Edgar
Specifications
Keyboard:
37 keys (slim keyboard, velocity sensitive)
Maximum polyphony: 4 voices
Sound generating system: 2 VCO (square wave, triangle wave, sawtooth wave)
1 VCF (2-pole, 4-pole)
2 EG
1 VCA
1 LFO
DELAY
Input/output jacks:
Headphones jack
OUTPUT jack
AUDIO IN jack
SYNC IN jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack, 20V
maximum input level)
SYNC OUT jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack,
5V output level)
MIDI IN connector
MIDI OUT connector
USB B connector
Power supply:
AC adapter (DC 9V
)
Power consumption:
8W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 500 x 300 x 85 mm
19.69 x 11.81 x 3.35 inches
Weight:
2.8 kg
6.17 lbs.
Operating temperature: 0+40 C (non-condensing)
Accessories:
AC adapter, Quick Start Guide, Precautions
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Date: 2016.6.1
Version: 1.10
Function...
Transmitted
Received
116
116
116
116
X
X
3
X
Basic
Channel
Default
Change
Mode
Default
Messages
Altered
*************
True Voice
*************
0127
0127
Note
Number
0127
Velocity
Note On
Note Off
O 9n, V=1127
X 8n, V=64
O 9n, V=1127
X
After
Touch
Keys
Channel
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O 099
*************
O 099
099
Pitch Bend
Control
Change
Program
Change
0, 32
1623
24, 26, 27
2931
3437
33, 39, 40
41, 42
4345
4851
5658
80, 81
82, 83
84, 88
True Number
System Exclusive
Remarks
Memorized
*1
System
Common
Song Position
Song Select
Tune Request
X
X
X
X
X
X
System
Real Time
Clock
Commands
O
O
O
O
*2
Aux
Meassages
Local On/Off
All Notes Off
Active Sense
System Reset
X
X
O
X
O
O
O
X
*3
*3
Notes
*1: When the Global setting is "Enable Tx MIDI=On", the minilogue will transmit signals; and when the Global setting
is "Enable RX MIDI=ON", the minilogue will receive signals.
*2: When the Global setting is "Clock Source=Internal", the minilogue will not receive signals. The minilogue will
receive signals when set to "Auto(MIDI)" or "Auto(USB)".
*3: When the Global setting is "Enable RX MIDI=ON", the minilogue will receive signals.
Consult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI implementation.
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O: Yes
X: No