KORG EasyStart miniKP User Manual
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Mini-KP EasyStart
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The mini-KP has two connection modes: “Direct” and “Send.” In “Direct” mode, the output will mix the original signal with
the affected signal. In “Send” mode, only the affected signal will be send to the outputs.
1. The mini-KP can run on either 4-AA batteries, or you can power it with our optional 4.5v AC adapter. (It won’t run on
happy thoughts, so choose one of the above and give it some juice ☺)
a. The display will show “
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2. If you are using a mixer (doesn’t matter what type - DJ or recording), use the EFFECT SEND/RETURN jacks to connect
the mini-KP: Connect the mixer’s EFFECT SEND to the mini-KP’s LINE IN jacks, and then connect the mini-KP’s LINE
OUT jacks to the mixer’s EFFECT RETURN (use stereo send/return connections whenever possible).
3. If you are using an instrument plugged directly into the mini-KP via the LINE IN jacks, simply connect the mini-KP
LINE OUT jacks to your amplifier, recording interface or whatever is next in the audio chain.
a. You can also connect headphones to the front PHONE jack of the mini-KP, and control the VOLUME from
there.
4. When you turn the mini-KP on, it will briefly show either “
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Snd
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in. To change this, hold down the MEMORY A button and then push MEMORY B. It will again show what mode it’s in,
and now you can change it by turning the dial. After a few seconds, the mini-KP will return to normal play mode.
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When you turn the mini-KP off, it will remember which mode it’s in, and you won’t need to set it the next
time you want to use it.
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OK. This one’s pretty self-explanatory. It’s like so many other things in life… use finger, create chaos…
1. To control the effects, move your finger along the X/Y pad! The X axis (horizontal) will modify one parameter, and the
Y axis (vertical) will modify another.
2. Turn the PROGRAM/DIAL/DEPTH dial to scroll through the effect programs, from
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3. Notice, with no small degree of satisfaction, that this little beast sounds just as fearsome as its big brothers!
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Is your flanger too feisty? Your decimator too devastating? By default, all the mini-KP’s effects are all cranked up to 99… but
you can give it some sedatives if you need to.
When you turn the mini-KP on, it will briefly display the depth of the current effect (“
d99
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1. Hold down MEMORY A and then press the TAP/BPM button. You’ll see “
d99
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2. Turn the PROGRAM/BPM/DEPTH dial to change the setting.
3. Push the TAP/BPM button to return to normal play mode. (If you wait about fifteen seconds, it will return to normal
play mode automatically)
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The effect depth setting will stay the way you set it until you either turn the mini-KP off, or use the
MEMORY A/B buttons to recall a program with a different effect depth setting.