KORG M3 - Manual (Page 162)

Using Effects
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Note: The Parameter Guide includes block diagrams
for each individual effect, which include the effect’s
input/output structure. (See PG page 438)
Effects in each mode
Program mode
For programs of EDS, you can use insert effects to
process the final sound in the same way that you use
the Filter, Driver, Amplifier, and EQ (equalizer) to
process the sound from the oscillators (OSC 1 & 2).
Then the master effects are used to create overall
ambience such as reverb, and use the total effect to
make final adjustments. All of these settings can be
made independently for each program.
Combination and Sequencer modes
In Combination and Sequencer modes, you can use the
track EQ and insert effects to process the program
sound of each timbre/track. Then you can use the
master effects to create overall ambience, and use the
total effect to make final adjustments.
In Combination mode you can make these settings for
each combination, and in Sequencer mode you can
make them for each song.
In Sequencer mode, you can switch between effects or
modify the effect parameters and record these changes,
so that effects will switch automatically or effect
parameters will be modified automatically as the song
plays back.
Sampling mode
In Sampling mode, external audio sources from
AUDIO INPUT 1, 2, and S/P DIF IN jacks by insert
effects, master effects, and total effect, and then
sampled. Use the P0: Recording– Audio In/Setup page
to make audio input settings for Sampling mode.
These settings apply only to Sampling mode.
Samples that you’ve assigned as a multisample can
also be processed by the insert effects, master effects,
and total effect, and then resampled.
Audio Input
You can also input audio sources from AUDIO INPUT
1, 2, and S/P DIF IN jacks in modes other than
Sampling mode (i.e., in Program, Combination, and
Sequencer modes).
You can apply the insert effects, master effects, and
total effect to external audio sources from these jacks
and sample them, or use the M3 as a 4-in (AUDIO
INPUT 1, 2, S/P DIF IN L, R) 6-out effect processor.
You can also use an external mic input to control a
vocoder effect (156: Vocoder), and modulate the
internal sounds. For examples, please see “Example:
Vocoder (Program)” on page 424 of the Parameter
Guide and “156: Vocoder” on page 515 of the
Parameter Guide.
Use the P0: Play– Sampling/Audio In page of each
mode to make audio input settings. Alternatively, you
can check Use Global Setting and make these settings
in the Global mode P0: Basic Setup– Audio page.
Normally you will leave Use Global Setting checked.
Uncheck this if you want programs and combinations
to use their own settings. For example when writing
the program as a vocoder effect program.
Note: If the optional EXB-FW is installed, you’ll be able
to use FireWire input and output. This will give you a
total of 6-in and 6-out.
Program mode
Oscillator1 Filter1 Driver1 Amplifier1
Oscillator2 Filter2 Driver2 Amplifier2 EQ Insert Effect 1–5 Total Effect
Master Effect 1, 2
Return
OUTPUT
L/MONO, R
Send
Combination and Sequencer
modes
Timbre 1 /MIDI Track 1 EQ
Timbre 16 /MIDI Track 16 EQ
Insert Effect 1–5 Total Effect
Master Effect 1, 2
Return
OUTPUT
L/MONO, R
Send
Sampling mode
Option: FireWire (L, R)
Insert Effect 1–5 Total Effect
Master Effect 1, 2
Return
Sample
Recording
Send
Sampling
AUDIO INPUT (1, 2)
S/P DIF IN (L, R)
EQ Insert Effect 1–5 Total Effect
Master Effect 1, 2
Return
Resampling
Send
Audio Input
Oscillator1 Filter1 Driver1 Amplifier1
Oscillator2 Filter2 Driver2 Amplifier2 EQ Insert Effect 1–5 Total Effect
Master Effect 1, 2
Return
OUTPUT
L/MONO, R
Send
S/P DIF IN (L, R)
AUDIO INPUT (1, 2)
Option: FireWire (L, R)