User manual KORG SP100

[. . . ] This product should be used only with the cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. [. . . ] See "SEQUENCER TRANSPORT CONTROLS - SEQ1 and SEQ2" on page 3-8 for more information). Song icon MASTER VOLUME AND SEQUENCER VOLUME You can use the MASTER VOLUME and ACC/SEQ VOLUME sliders to set the volume. See "Master Volume, Sequencer Volume, BALANCE" on page 10-2. Move the BALANCE slider to the center (or the left) for the maximum volume of the sequencer (Song mode exploits Sequencer 1). When on, this icon shows that the instrument is in Song mode. Page header This line shows the selected Song name. Bar number This counter shows the current bar number position of the selected Song. B (Load Song) THE SONGS AND THE STANDARD MIDI FILE FORMAT The native Song format for SP100 is the Standard MIDI File. See "The Songs and the Standard MIDI File format" on page 10-1. Use these buttons to select a Song (i. e. , a Standard MIDI File). The Song Select page opens, and you can select a Song (see below "Song Select page"). C (Save Song) MAIN PAGE Press SONG to access this page from another operating mode. Note: When switching from Style Play to Song, the Song Setup is automatically selected, and various track parameters may change. Press EXIT/NO to access this page from the Menu or any of the Song Play edit pages. To see the Song's tracks, use the TRACK SELECT button to switch from the Main page to the tracks. Pressed a first time, you will see tracks 1-8 (enlightened TRACK SELECT LED); a second press will show tracks 9-16 (flashing This command saves the edited Song as a Standard MIDI File. After pressing this command, the Save Song page appears (see "Save Song page" on page 12-3). D (Select Tempo) Select this parameter to use the TEMPO/VALUE section to select the Tempo. When you select this parameter, the VALUE LED turns off. F (Metro) Use these buttons to turn the metronome on/off during playback. G (Meter) This non-editable parameter shows the starting meter (or time signature) of the selected Song. H (Tempo mode) This sets the Tempo change mode. When in the selected folder, you can save the Song over an existing midifile (a file with a ". MID" extension), or create a new midifile. · To overwrite an existing midifile, move it to the first line of the display. · To create a new midifile, move the "NEW_NAME. MID" item to the first line of the display. When the "NEW_NAME. MID" item is selected, press one of the A VOLUME/VALUE buttons. You are prompted to assign a name to the new folder: EDIT PAGE STRUCTURE Select an edit section from the Menu, and/or use the PAGE buttons to reach the desired page. Press EXIT to go back to the main page of the Song mode. All edit pages share the same structure. Song icon Page header Page number Mixer:Volume |||| 090 |||| 090 |||| 090 |||| 090 |||| 090 |||| 092 |||| 086 ||||| 112 NEW_NAME. MID Move the cursor using the DOWN/- and UP/+ buttons. Insert a character at the cursor position by pressing the INSERT button. Delete a character at the cursor position by pressing the DELETE button. When you have finished writing a name for the new midifile, press F2 (Save) to confirm. The "Are you sure?" message will appear. [. . . ] Make sure that all MIDI cables are connected correctly. Make sure that the external device is transmitting through MIDI channels enabled to receive in the SP100. Make sure that the MIDI IN Filters of the SP100 do not prevent the reception of messages. Percussive instruments are not played correctly Some "clicks" can be heard when playing a percussive instrument A background noise can be heard after selecting a Performance, Style or STS Make sure that the Percussion and Drum Track is set to Drum Mode and the external device has not transposition applied. [. . . ]