KORG EMX-1 - Manual (Page 8)

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to adjust the level of the EMX-1’s output signal
being sent through the vacuum tubes, controlling
the smooth distortion and rich overtone structure
that vacuum tubes add to the sound. Even at lower
volume levels, you can adjust the TUBE GAIN to
enjoy great tube-quality sound in any situation.
Process external audio sources
You can connect an audio source to the audio in
jack, and process that sound using the internal fil-
ter and on-board effects.
Two-channel individual output jacks
In addition to the L/MONO and R main stereo
audio outputs, you can route any combination of
parts to the two independent audio outputs.
Auto BPM detection
The EMX-1 can automatically detect the tempo of
an audio source connected to the audio in jack, and
apply that tempo to the current pattern. Of course,
you can also use tap tempo to input the tempo, or
synchronize to an external MIDI clock.
SmartMedia™ slot
Patterns and songs you create on the EMX-1 can be
saved on SmartMedia™.
Arpeggiator
Use the ribbon controller and slider for intuitive
and hands-on control of automatically generated
arpeggios.
Display
The large back-lit LCD keeps you informed of the
operating status and provides other information.
Pattern writing on-the fly
If you unexpectedly come up with a cool pattern
or riff while playing patterns, you can write and
save the pattern without stopping your perfor-
mance.
Saving your data on the EMX-1
The patterns and songs you edit and create on the
EMX-1 will be lost (the patterns and songs will re-
turn to their un-edited state) if you select a new
pattern or song, or turn off the power before sav-
ing your changes.
If you want to save a pattern or song that you cre-
ated or edited, or changes you made to global data,
you must perform the Write operation.
You can always restore all songs and patterns to
the factory settings if desired (☞p.89 “Restoring the
factory settings”).
About the vacuum tubes
Do not attempt to remove, replace or change the
tubes in the EMX-1. The tubes are not a user ser-
viceable part.
What is ?
VALVE FORCE is KORG’s proprietary vacuum
tube audio technology. The VALVE FORCE sys-
tem provides the smooth distortion and rich
overtone structure that is uniquely characteris-
tic of analog tube circuitry. By providing the
tube circuit with its own gain control, the
VALVE FORCE system delivers excellent tonal
quality in any situation.
What is ? (Multi Modeling Technology)
KORG’s new cutting-edge MMT (Multi Mod-
eling Technology) engine is based on the vast
knowledge aquired from years of DSP devel-
opment — development that created the Proph-
ecy, Z1, MS2000, OASYS PCI and Electribe se-
ries. This technology provides amazingly ad-
vanced sound possibilities while maintaing the
simple operation that has been the hallmark of
the Electribe series.