KORG M3 User Manual

Page 177

Advertising
background image

Performing with KARMA Performing with the KARMA function in Combination mode

169

Quick Start

Introduction

Setup

Program

Combination

Sequencer

Sampling

Global

Media

Effect

KARMA

Drum Track

Other

Appendices

Note: If the KARMA SCENES switch is blinking, this
indicates that the KARMA display and KARMA slider
settings of that scene have been edited from their
saved state.

Selecting a GE (Generated Effect)

When the KARMA function is on, the KARMA module
uses a GE to generate phrases or patterns. The M3
provides a wide range of GEs that you can use for a
variety of instruments, playing techniques, and
musical styles (See “The structure of the KARMA
function” on page 163).

For each of the pre-loaded programs, a GE that’s
appropriate for the sound of the program is already
selected. If you switch to a different GE, the generated
phrase or pattern will change dramatically.

1. Access the Prog P0: Play– KARMA GE page.

2. In the display, press the “GE Category Select”

popup button to access the “GE Select” menu.

3. Select a category from the left and right tabs, and

select a GE from the menu.

The selected GE will be highlighted and will become
active.

If you now play the keyboard, this GE will generate a
phrase or pattern.

While this menu is displayed, you can select and play
these GEs without pressing the OK button.

4. If you are satisfied with the program you selected,

press the OK button to close the menu.

Alternatively, you can select a GE by choosing “GE
Select” in the display, and operating the VALUE slider
or VALUE dial. Alternatively, you can press the “GE
Select” popup button, and select a GE from the “GE
Select” menu.

5. Use “Tempo” to set the tempo of the pattern or

phrase generated by the GE.

Use KARMA T.Sig to specify the time signature of the
GE phrase or pattern. If you set this to GE/TS, the time
signature specified by the GE will be used. With any
other setting, the time signature will be changed
temporarily.

Editing KARMA module parameters

For details on editing the parameters of a KARMA
module, please see “KARMA function settings” on
page 172.

Performing with the KARMA
function in Combination mode

In Combination mode, up to four KARMA modules
can be operating simultaneously. You can use the four
KARMA modules together with the sixteen timbre
programs in a wide variety of ways, for example by
using them to independently play phrases and
patterns for separate programs such as drums, bass,
guitar, and strings.

Selecting a combination and turning the
KARMA function on/off

1. Press the MODE COMBI switch to enter

Combination mode, and select the desired
combination. (See “Selecting Combinations” on
page 65)

As you step through the combinations, you will notice
that the KARMA ON/OFF switch LED is lit for some
combinations.

With these combinations, the KARMA function will
begin playing when you play the keyboard or pads 1–
8.

Note: If the Drum Track function is on (when Trigger
Mode

is set to Wait KBD Trig), the drum track will start

playing simultaneously.

Even for other combinations, you can press the
KARMA ON/OFF switch (the LED will light) to turn
on the KARMA function.

Adjusting the performance tempo

In the same way as for a program, you can use the
TEMPO knob or the TAP TEMPO switch to adjust the
performance tempo. Changing the tempo will affect
the tempo of all KARMA modules that are operating.
(See page 167)

You can’t adjust the performance tempo of each
KARMA module individually.

GE

Category

Select

GE

Select

Advertising