KORG M3 - Manual (Page 180)

Using KARMA
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KARMA function settings
This section explains how to make settings for the
KARMA function in each mode. For details on how to
perform using the KARMA function, please see
“Performing with KARMA” on page 167.
KARMA function settings in
Program mode
In Program mode you can use only one KARMA
module (module A). KARMA function settings for a
program are made in the various pages of Prog P7:
KARMA. Here we will explain how to use the major
parameters, such as selecting a GE. For other
parameters, please see “PROG P7: KARMA” on
page 77 of the Parameter Guide.
Switching the KARMA function on/off
Each time you press the KARMA ON/OFF switch, the
KARMA function will be turned on or off. When on,
the switch LED will be lit.
The on/off status is saved when you write the
program.
Selecting a GE
Here’s how to select the GE used by the KARMA
module.
1. Access the Prog P7–1: KARMA1– GE Setup page.
2. Press “Load GE Opt” (Load GE Options) to access
the dialog box, turn Auto RTC Setup on, and check
the User RTC Model and Reset Scenes options.
“Load GE Options” specifies whether the settings of
the KARMA sliders and KARMA switches settings
will be automatically set, initialized, or maintained
when you select a GE.
In this example, we’ve opted to automatically set the
slider and switch functions to the standard settings for
the RTC Model of the selected GE, so that you’ll be able
to control the phrase or pattern immediately.
3. Use “GE Select” to select the GE used by the
KARMA module.
Use Tempo to set the tempo of the pattern or phrase
generated by the GE.
The M3 provides numerous preset GEs that can be
used for a wide range of instruments, playing
techniques, and musical styles.
“GE Category Select” shows the category of the GE
that’s selected for the KARMA module. All GEs are
organized by category. You can press “GE Category
Select” to open the Category/GE Select page, and
choose a GE by category and sub-category (see “GE
Category Select” on page 5 of the Parameter Guide).
Copying KARMA function settings from an-
other program
You can use the Copy KARMA Module menu
command to copy the KARMA function settings (EG
selection, KARMA module parameter settings, etc.)
from another program.
1. Press the menu button to open the menu, and
choose “Copy KARMA Module.”
2. Specify the copy-source mode, bank, and number.
If you want to copy the GE realtime parameter settings
and scene settings from the copy-source program,
choose the “GE RTP Control & Scenes” option
(checked).
If you want to copy performance realtime parameters
settings and front panel settings from the copy-source
program, choose the “Perf. RTP & Panel Settings”
option (checked).
If you to copy the pad settings from the copy-source
program, choose the “Pads” option (checked).
3. Press OK to execute the copy, or press Cancel if
you decide to cancel.
Specifying the keyboard zone for the KARMA
function
Here’s how to specify the zone of keys that will trigger
the KARMA function. For example you might make
settings so that the keys at the bottom of the keyboard
will trigger phrases, and keys above this range can be
played normally.
Load GE
Options
Tempo
GE
Select
GE Category
Select