KORG EASYSTART EMX1 - Manual (Page 2)

EMX-1 EasyStart
Getting Started – Basic Overview of Knobs, Switches and Panel Layout / Preload
The EMX-1 is very simple to use, once you understand the basic layout. To access the different modes of the EMX-1
(PATTERN, SONG, GLOBAL, etc.) you press any of the mode keys right above the transport section ( / ).
To access any pages within that mode, use the (up/down) keys to the left of the mode keys, and then use the VALUE
dial to change values in the LCD screen. To play or hear a part, press the corresponding part key (i.e. DRUM PART, SYNTH
PART). DRUM parts will play once you press the key, SYNTH parts will only play by pressing any of the 16 step keys which
also double as keys on a keyboard. To change the octave range of the step keys/keyboard, press the  keys just above
the step keys. Once a part is selected (key is lit), you can adjust the settings in the PART COMMON, MODULATION, and/or
SYNTH OSCILLATOR and SYNTH FILTER sections, by turning any knobs in that section. Some keys in each section work in
a cyclical nature; others work in a simple toggle on/off mode.
Additional pages and functions in each mode are available by pressing and holding the SHIFT key, and then pressing one of
the desired 16 STEP keys to access the function (i.e. CLEAR PATTERN, SHIFT NOTE).
Reloading the Factory Data - Preload
1. To reload the factory data, first make sure that any custom data is saved to SmartMedia (see page 5), and then power –
off the EMX-1, hold down the WRITE and SOLO keys, and power-up. When the display prompts “Preload Sure?”, press
the flashing PLAY/PAUSE (/ ) key.
Selecting and Playing Demo Songs
2. Connect the AC power supply to the EMX-1 and connect the L/MONO and R outputs to a powered monitor system or
connect headphones to the Headphones jack of the EMX-1. Make sure that the MASTER VOLUME and TUBE GAIN
knobs are turned all the way to the left.
3. Press the SONG key and then press the PLAY/PAUSE (/ ) key to begin playback and adjust the level of the
MASTER VOLUME knob so that it is at a comfortable volume. To stop playback, press the STOP ( ) key.
4. To select a different song, turn the VALUE dial to the right of the screen.
Selecting and Playing Patterns
1. Press the PATTERN key and then press the PLAY/PAUSE (/ ) key to begin playback.
2. Use the Value dial to select different patterns. To stop playback, press the STOP ( ) key.
Pattern Mode - Muting and Soloing Parts
1. To mute a part, press and hold the PART MUTE key and then press the part key that you would like to mute.
2. To solo a part, press and hold the SOLO key and then press the part key that you would like to solo. To undo a soloed or
muted part key, either repeat the same process or just tap the SOLO key.
3. You can also quickly mute all parts or solo all parts of a specific type (i.e. all DRUM PARTs) by pressing and holding the
SHIFT key (just above the 16 step keys) and then repeating step 1 or 2.
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