KORG M3 - Manual (Page 20)

Introduction to the M3
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the same results every time, regardless of how hard
you play).
CHORD ASSIGN switch
Use this switch to assign single notes or chord to the
pads. (See “Assigning notes and chords to pads” on
page 44)
6. TouchView display
This is a touch panel featuring the TouchView system.
You can select pages, tabs, and parameters by pressing
objects shown in the display, and then specify their
value in the display or by using the VALUE controllers.
This allows quick and intuitive editing.
This display also functions as an X–Y controller. You
can assign oscillator or timbre/track volume, program
parameters, or effect parameters to the X-axis and Y-
axis, and control them in realtime. When you do so, the
color of the display will change in response to the
movement of your finger. You can also use X–Y Motion
to capture the movement of your finger, and use this
captured motion to control parameters.
7. Contrast knob
This adjusts the contrast of the display. Adjust this as
necessary if the visibility is not optimal.
8. X–Y control
X–Y control lets you use movements of your finger on
the display (X–Y mode) or an X–Y Motion recorded in
this way to control the volume balance between OSC1
and OSC2 (or between timbres/tracks), or to generate
control changes that will modify the program or effect.
The X–Y Volume Control and X–Y CC Control settings
specify the function to be controlled. (See “Volume
Control and CC Control” on page 62)
X–Y MODE switch
This turns X–Y MODE on or off. If you turn this on and
move your finger across the display, the volume or
tone will change according to the function that is
assigned.
If this is on, the switch will light and the color of the
display will change.
If this is on, you won’t be able to select parameters
in the display. Turn this off if you need to modify
settings. For details on how to preserve the On
state, please see page 141.
HOLD switch
When you turn on the HOLD switch (the LED will
light), the X–Y MODE effect will be maintained even
after you take your hand away, preserving the state of
that moment. If this HOLD switch is off, the point will
return to the center value when you take your hand
away.
MOTION START/STOP switch
This records or plays-back an X–Y Motion. Recording
or playback will occur while you continue pressing the
switch (the LED will light). For details on how to play
back an X–Y Motion, please see “X–Y controller” on
page 43.
You can also use a foot switch to control the MOTION
START/STOP switch function.
9. MODE switches
M3 has six different operational modes, each one
optimized for a specific set of functions.
Press one of these switches (the LED will light) to enter
the corresponding mode.
COMBI switch
This selects Combination mode. Since a combination
consists of multiple programs in a split or layer
configuration, it can produce more complex sounds
than a program. In Combination mode you can play or
edit these combinations.
PROG switch
This selects Program mode. Programs are the basic
sounds you play. In Program mode you can play or
edit programs.
SEQ switch
This selects Sequencer mode, for recording, playing,
and MIDI tracks.
SAMPLING switch
This selects Sampling mode, for recording and editing
audio samples and multisamples.
GLOBAL switch
This selects Global mode, for making overall settings,
and Drum Kits, and more.
MEDIA switch
This selects Media mode. In this mode you can save or
load data using a USB storage device connected to the
USB A connector. You can also edit WAVE files on a
USB storage device, or create an audio CD.
10. BANK SELECT switches
I–A, I–B, I–C, I–D, I–E, I–F, I–G, U–A, U–B, U–C, U–D,
U–E, U–F, U–G switches
Use these switches to change banks when selecting
Programs or Combinations. The LEDs in the switches
light up to show the current bank.
In Program mode, these switches select the Program
bank.
In Combination mode, these switches have two
functions:
• When you’re selecting Combinations, they choose
the Combination bank.
• When you’re assigning a Program to a timbre
within the Combination, they select the Program
bank.
In Sequencer mode, when a track’s Program name is
selected, these switches change the Program bank.
11. VALUE controller
When you’ve selected a parameter on the TouchView
display, you can edit it using any of the four front-
panel VALUE controllers:
• The VALUE slider
• The Inc q and Dec u switches