KORG ELECTRIBER ER-1 - Manual (Page 14)

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3. Basic operation (Quick Start)
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Striking keys to play Parts
By striking the part keys, you can play the corresponding sounds.
The audio-in parts will sound when an audio signal is connected to the audio
input jacks. (Refer to p.19, "Connecting various sources to the audio inputs.")
However even if sound is being input, it will not be heard if Audio In Thru is
turned on.
The sound of each part will differ depending on the pattern. Rotate the dial to
switch patterns, and enjoy the wide range of sounds.
Parts for which the Ring Modulation Key is turned on will not sound unless their keys
are pressed simultaneously (refer to p.25 "Modulation").
Pressing the Accent key will not sound the Accent part.
It is not possible to simultaneously play both the Close and Open hi-hat sounds.
It is not possible to simultaneously play both the crash cymbal and the handclaps.
What is a Part?
A Part consists of the timing at which sounds are produced (i.e., a rhythm pattern), and a motion sequence. Parts are the
smallest unit of data from which a Pattern is cre-
ated. There are the following types of Parts, and
a total of eleven Parts. (Refer to p.22 "Pattern
mode.")
• Percussion Synthesizer parts (1--4): A synthe-
sizer sound and a rhythm pattern.
• Audio In parts (1, 2): A rhythm pattern for the
external audio input.
• Hi-hat parts (Close, Open): A rhythm pattern
for the hi-hat.
• Crash Cymbal part: A rhythm pattern for the crash cymbal.
• Handclap pattern: A rhythm pattern for the handclap.
• Accent part pattern: A rhythm pattern for the points of emphasis (accents) for the overall pattern.
You are free to modify the sound of each part, and rhythm patterns and motion sequences can be stored
independently for each part (refer to p.24 "Editing the sound of a part").
Modifying (editing) the sound
1. Press a part key to select the part that you wish to edit.
2. Use the knobs and keys of the Synthesizer section to edit the sound. The
Original Value LED will light to indicate the position of the knobs and
keys for the original settings of the sound.
Refer to the example sounds (p.45) and try creating your own sounds.
The pattern sound that you modified here can be saved by the Write opera-
tion (p.17 "Saving a pattern you create").
The knobs that are effective will depend on the pattern.
If a motion sequence is controlling a knob, it may be difficult to edit the
sound as you intend. If so, turn the motion sequence off while you are
editing (refer to p.28 "Motion sequences").
What is the synthesizer section?
This is the section where the parameters assigned to the panel knobs and keys work together to "synthe-
size" (produce) the sound of each part. (Refer to p.24 "Editing the sound of a part.") The knobs that are
valid for each part are as follows.
• Percussion Synthesizer parts: Wave, Pitch, Mod Type, Mod Speed, Mod Depth, Decay, Pan,
LowBoost, Level
• Audio In parts: Decay (functions as gate time), Pan, LowBoost, Level
• Hi-hat, Crash Cymbal, Handclap parts: Pitch, Decay, Pan, LowBoost, Level