8. AUDITION, Demo Song Player

[AUDITION] button

In Program mode when you press the [AUDITION] button (the button will light), a riff (phrase) appropriate for the preloaded or preset program will play. (This is called the Audition function.) To stop auditioning, press the [AUDITION] button once again.

4. External

You can use the REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs to transmit MIDI messages.

[EXT. CONTROLLER] button

This switches the external function on/off. When on, the button will light. (p.111) When this is on, you can use the [SELECT] button to select the MIDI messages assigned to the knobs, and operate the REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], and [4] knobs to transmit these MIDI messages to an external MIDI device.

Demo song player

When you hold down the [CATEGORY] button and press the [AUDITION] button, the Demo Song Player page will appear. Select a song and press the [AUDITION] button to begin playback. Press the [AUDITION] button once again to stop playback.
To exit from this mode, press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button. (p.8)

9. VALUE controller

The [VALUE] dial is used to set the value of the selected parameter. (p.20)

[VALUE] dial

10. PAGE, CURSOR

[PAGE+][PAGE] buttons

You can use these buttons to move forward or backward through the different tabs in a page. By holding down the [MENU/OK] button and pressing these same buttons you can move forward or backward through the pages themselves, such as page 0, 1, 2, etc. (p.20) While the category menu is displayed, you can use these buttons to step through the categories one by one. (p.38)

[EXIT/CANCEL] button

When you are in a page other than 0 of each mode, you can press this button to move to page 0 of that mode. If you press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button while pressing the ClickPoint center, the selected value will be reset to 0 or the minimum value. When a dialog box is open, this button will cancel the settings made in the dialog box and close the dialog box (corresponds to the Cancel). If a Utility menu or page menu is open, pressing [EXIT/ CANCEL] button will close the menu.

ClickPoint

The ClickPoint is a multi-function controller. You can move the ClickPoint in the ([][][][]) direction to select parameters. In addition, you can press directly down on the center of the ClickPoint (in toward the body of the instrument) to select an item in the display. After selecting a parameter expressed as a numerical value etc., press the center of the ClickPoint; the value will be highlighted, and now you can use [][] to increase or decrease the value. To nalize the value, press the center once again. If you press the [EXIT/CANCEL] button while pressing the ClickPoint center, the selected value will be reset to 0 or the minimum value. You can also press the ClickPoint center to access a dialog box, to set the numerical value of an editable condition, or to turn a switch on/off. If you press the ClickPoint on the utility menu, page menu, or a text edit button (p.15), the selected command or page will appear. Pressing the ClickPoint center on a check box will switch the item on/off. Pressing the ClickPoint center on a button such as OK or CANCEL will conrm the corresponding choice.

MIDI IN USB

Sound generator section
above-listed settings will affect the MIDI data that is transmitted. Incoming MIDI data will be handled with settings equivalent to Key Transpose 0 and Velocity Curve 4. When controlling the microXs tone generator from an external MIDI device, select PostMIDI. The above-listed settings will affect the MIDI data that is received. Outgoing MIDI data will be handled with settings equivalent to Key Transpose 0 and Velocity Curve 4. The default settings are Key Transpose +00, Velocity Curve 4 (Normal), and Convert Position PreMIDI.

Multi Mode setting

You will normally use Multi mode when youre using the microX as a multi-timbral sound module to simultaneously play multiple tracks from an external MIDI sequencer. However, you can also use Multi mode when you want to use the microX as a master keyboard to control an external MIDI sound module. (Normally you will use Combination mode if youre using the microX as a master keyboard.) Depending on which of these two situations describes your needs, you can set the Multi Mode setting in the GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page so that the microX will operate optimally for your situation. for Ext-Seq is the setting you should choose when using the microX as a multi-timbral sound module. When you switch multi sets on the microX, tracks whose Status is EXT or BTH will not transmit MIDI messages such as program changes. This will avoid the undesired situation of the echo back from your external MIDI sequencer switching microX tracks of the identical channel to the same program, pan, and volume settings etc. for Master is the setting you should choose when using the microX as a master keyboard. In this case when you switch multi sets on the microX, tracks whose Status is EXT or BTH will transmit program changes and other MIDI messages to set up your external MIDI sound module.

MIDI OUT USB

Trigger Arpeggiator
Sequencer or computer (Echo Back on) This connection is broken when you turn Local Control off.

Keyboard

MIDI Filter Exclusive setting
If you want the microX to transmit and receive system exclusive data, you must check the GLOBAL 1: MIDI page MIDI Filter Exclusive check box. Check this box if the microX is connected to your computer and you want to edit the microX from your computer (or bi-directionally). You must also check this box if youre using the microX Editor/Plug-In Editor. By default, the MIDI Filter Exclusive setting is checked.

Playing programs

Selecting programs
There are several different ways to select programs. Each one is convenient in a different way: Selecting programs from the front panel: Using Program Select to select a program Turn the [VALUE] dial. Press the center of the ClickPoint to highlight the eld, then use [][] to select a program, and press the center to nalize your selection. Use the PROGRAM [A][GM] buttons to select a program bank. The bank number you specied is shown below PROG 0: Play.
Mode name Page number and name Parameter name Category number Tempo Tab name and name Bank number Program Select (program number and name)
2. Make sure that Program Select (program number and name) is selected. If this is not selected, use the ClickPoint [][] to highlight the Program Select indication. 3. Use the [VALUE] dial etc. to select the program you want to play.
Selecting programs by program category You can select programs by categories such as piano or drums. (p.38) Selecting programs by using a foot-switch: You can change programs even while both hands are busy playing on the keyboard convenient for live applications. Selecting programs by receiving MIDI program changes: You can switch programs from an external MIDI sequencer or an external MIDI controller. See below for details.
You can use the following methods to select a program. Turn the [VALUE] dial. Press the center of the ClickPoint to highlight the eld, then use [][] to select a program, and press the center to nalize your selection. 4. Press a PROGRAM [A][GM] button to switch banks. When you select a different Bank, the buttons LED will light, and the selected bank will appear on the left side of the display.
Selecting programs from the front panel
1. Press a PROGRAM [A][GM] button. (The button will light.) You will enter Program mode, and the bank you specied will be selected. Notice that the upper line of the display indicates PROG 0: Play (mode name, page number and name).

Knob B assign list

For example, to select bank B, press the PROGRAM [B] button. The [B] button will light, and the name Bank B will appear in the left of the display. Each time you press the [GM] button, the bank will alternate as shown below. Gg(d)Gg(d)G

Creating Vibrato

You can use an LFO to create vibrato. LFO 1/2 Intensity sets the depth to which the selected LFO will affect the pitch. With a setting of +12.00, vibrato will produce a maximum of 1 octave of pitch change. JS+Y Int species the amount of vibrato that the LFO will produce when the joystick is pushed away from yourself. AMS Intensity species the depth of the vibrato effect created by LFO when you operate an AMS (Alternate Modulation Source). For example, suppose you set LFO1 AMS to KnobM1 [+] (Knob Mod1: CC#17), and raise the AMS Intensity. If Knob B Assign Knob 1-B is set to Knob Mod.1 (CC#17), vibrato will be applied when you turn the microXs knob [1] or when CC#17 is received.
Varying the pitch according to keyboard position (Pitch Slope)
On keyboard instruments such as piano or organ, the pitch will rise as you play toward the right side of the keyboard, and fall as you play toward the left. You can use the Pitch Slope setting to specify how this will occur. With positive (+) settings, the pitch will rise as you play toward the right side of the keyboard. With negative () settings, the pitch will fall as you play toward the right side of the keyboard. Normally you will leave this set to +1.0.

Modulating the pitch

Pitch EG
When the Intensity value is set to +12.00, the pitch EG specied in the Pitch EG page will produce a maximum of 1 octave of pitch change. To realistically simulate the slight change in pitch that occurs when a string is plucked or at the attack of a brass or vocal sound, you can use the EG to create a subtle change in pitch at the attack.

Pitch bend

The JS (+X) and JS(X) settings specify the amount of pitch change (in semitones) that will occur when MIDI pitch bend messages are received or when the joystick is moved to left or right. A setting of +12 allows the pitch to be controlled a maximum of one octave upward; a setting of 12 allows the pitch to be controlled a maximum of one octave downward. Ribbon (#16) species the amount of pitch change (in units of a semitone) that will occur when CC#16 is received (or when you operate the ribbon controller of a connected TRITON Extreme or similar device).

Portamento

Portamento makes the pitch change smoothly when you play the next note before releasing the previous note. The Time parameter controls how long it take the pitch to change. As this value is increased, the

Overview: Combination Banks
When shipped from the factory, it is loaded with 384 Combinations. You can also save any combinations that you create. Combinations are organized into three banks as shown in the following table. Combination banks
Bank Prog. No. Explanation
Switching combinations via MIDI
The combination will change when the microX receives a program change on a channel that matches the global MIDI channel. However, this is affected by the GLOBAL 1: MIDI Combi (Combination Change) setting. This setting must be checked. If this setting is unchecked, the combination will not change; instead, the program will change for the timbre of the matching channel. With the factory settings, the global MIDI channel is set to channel 1. If you want to change this setting, see MIDI channel setting (p.39).

A, B, C

With the factory settings, these banks contain a wide variety of preloaded combinations that use multiple programs, effects, for 000 and arpeggio patterns. preloaded 127 combination 128 programs can be written or rewritten to each bank AC (for a total of 384). You cant write (save) data in these banks.
You can select Combinations from within a category, such as keyboard, synthesizer, bass, and drums. When shipped from the factory, the preloaded Combinations are organized into 16 categories. For details on how to do this, refer to Using [CATEGORY] and the PROGRAM/COMBINATION buttons to select (p.38).
Switching the program of a timbre via MIDI
The MIDI channel of a timbre is specied by the COMBI 2: EdTrack Param, MIDI MIDI Channel setting. When a program change message on a MIDI channel that matched the timbres channel is received, the program will change for timbres whose Status is INT. However, program changes for timbres are affected by the COMBI 3: EdMIDI Filter1, -1 page Program Change setting.
The result of receiving a program change on the global MIDI channel will depend on the GLOBAL 1: MIDI Combi (Combination Change) setting.
These controls let you modify the tone, pitch, volume, effects, etc. in realtime while you play. For more details, see Using Controllers (p.59). REALTIME CONTROLS [1], [2], [3], and [4] will also function as external controls.

7. Set Timbre 2 to a Top Velocity of 63, and a Bottom Velocity of 1. The strings program will sound when you play the keyboard softly, and the brass program will sound when you play strongly.
1. Access the COMBI 0: Play, Prog page.
5. The COMBI 5: EdKey Zone, Review page shows a graphic indication of the region of keys (or note data) for which timbres 18 will play. The region that will sound is shown as a line, and the shaded area indicates the portion occupied by the slope.
Keyboard X-Fade (keyboard crossfade): As you play from low notes to high notes, the volume of A will fade out, and the volume of B will fade in.
the sound will change gradually instead of changing suddenly.

Velocity Zone Slope

Similar to Key Zone Slopes, as described above, these let you fade in and fade out sounds gradually over a velocity range, instead of a simple hard switch. Well assume that you are continuing to edit from the preceding example. 1. Access the COMBI 6: EdVel Zone, Vel page. 2. In the case of the above example, you could set the velocity zones of the two Timbres so that they partially overlap. 3. Access the COMBI 6: EdVel Zone, Slope page. 4. Then, set the Top Slope and Bottom Slope so that the sound changes gradually, instead of changing suddenly between velocity values of 63 and 64.
Altering Programs to t within a Combination
You can make various changes to Programs within the context of a particular Combination, to make them t better with other Programs, or to create particular sonic effects. These changes do not affect the original Programs, or how those Programs sound in other Combinations.
Specifying how the timbre will sound
You can make these settings in COMBI 2: EdTimbre Param, OSC. 5. The COMBI 6: EdVel Zone, Review page shows a graphic indication of the region of velocities for which timbres 18 will play. The region that will sound is shown as a line, and the shaded area indicates the portion occupied by the slope.

Force OSC Mode

Normally this should be set to PRG, so that the sound will play as set by the original Program. If you wish to force a polyphonic program to sound monophonically, set this either to Mono or LGT (Legato). Conversely, set this to Poly if you wish to force a monophonic program to play polyphonically.

OSC Select

Normally, this should be set to Both. If the timbre is using a program whose Oscillator Mode is Double, and you want only OSC1 or OSC2 (not both) to sound, set this to OSC1 (only OSC1 will sound) or OSC2 (only OSC2 will sound).

You can make master EQ settings in the MULTI 9: MasterFX page. The master EQ is located immediately before the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/MONO and R outputs. Use it to adjust the overall tone. (p.85)

Control via MIDI

Multi mode enables the microX to function as a MIDI tone generator that is controlled from the connected computer to play ensemble music consisting of multiple instrument parts. This mode also permits you to use the microX as a GM tone generator.
A multi set consists of tracks 116, parameters such as the multi set name, effect and arpeggiator parameters, and a tempo setting.
Parameters and performance data
You can use keyboard regions and velocity to switch between different tracks in a combination, just as you can in a combination. For more details, see Layers, Splits, and Velocity switches (p.64).
Once youve tweaked the sound to perfection, youll want to save your work. To save your edits: 1. Press the [UTILITY] button to access the utility menu. 2. Use the ClickPoint to select Write Multi, and then press the ClickPoint center.
You can store 128 of these multi sets in the microX. Tracks 116 consist of the following setting parameters, and will transmit and receive the performance data listed below.
external MIDI sequencer. By receiving this data, you can change the setting of the multi set during the playback. ** You can use performance data (MIDI RPN data) to change the settings of a multi set during playback. Other parameters: By editing the settings during realtime recording, you can record the corresponding MIDI exclusive messages as performance data on your external MIDI sequencer. This gives you a way to change the settings of the multi set during playback. (GLOBAL 1: MIDI, MIDI Filter Exclusive must be checked.) For details on Control Change messages and RPN (PG p.172, 175). For details on MIDI System Exclusive messages (PG p.176).

MIDI tracks 116

Setup parameters Bank/Program No.*, Pan*, Volume*, Status, MIDI Channel, Bank Select (When Status=EX2), Force OSC Mode, OSC Select, Portamento*, Transpose**, Detune**, Bend Range**, OSC On/Off Ctrl, Delay, Use Program's Scale, MIDI Filter, Key Zone, Velocity Zone, Track Name, IFX/Indiv.Out BUS Select, Send1(MFX1)*, Send2(MFX2)*

Performance data

Note On/Off Program Change (including Bank Select) Pitch Bend After Touch (Poly After) Control Change Exclusive Message
Default Settings in Multi Mode
The following table shows the default settings for Multi mode that are automatically selected, when GM Initialize is executed, or when the microX receives a GM ON messages (F0 7E 7F F7).

Tempo*

* You can record tempo as performance data by adjusting it while you realtime-record onto an

Parameter 0 Program Select Pan Volume 2 Status Use Programs Scale 7 Arpeggiator Assign Other Arpeggiator parameters 8 IFX/Indiv.Out BUS Select Send1(MFX1) Send2(MFX2) IFX Pan(CC#8) BUS Select Send1 Send2 Other Insert Effect parameters 9 MFX1 MFX2 Return1 Return2 Other Master Effect and Master EQ parameters Track19, 1116
Track10 g001: (d): STANDARD Kit C DKit The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged 16: St. Chorus 53: Rev Smth. Hall Default settings The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged The setting remains unchanged
G001: Acoustic Piano C L/R
You can switch multi sets via MIDI by sending MIDI Song Select messages. A song select message will be transmitted when you switch multi sets. Conversely, you can switch multi sets by receiving a song select message from the source you specify. If the Global Multi Mode is set to for Master, switching the multi set number will cause each track with a Status of EXT, EX2 or BTH to transmit bank select, program change, volume, pan, portamento, send 1 and 2, post-IFX pan, and postIFX send 1 and 2 messages on the channel specied for that track.
MIDI control from the microXs controllers
If the Status is INT or BTH, playing the keyboard or operating the controllers on the Control Track will play/control the microXs tone generator with the settings (program, level, etc.) of the selected track, and any other track set to the same MIDI channel will also sound at this time. If the Status is EXT, EX2, or BTH, these messages will be transmitted on the MIDI channel specied for that track. For more about the MIDI messages transmitted when you operate the microXs controllers, and the AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) and DMS (Dynamic Modulation Source) that correspond to each MIDI message, see MIDI transmission when the X50/microXs controllers are operated (PG p.166).
Switching the program assigned to a track via MIDI
Receiving MIDI program change messages to select programs: (p.39 Using MIDI program change messages to select programs) Note: In order to select programs via MIDI program changes, the tracks Status must be set to INT. The MIDI channel of a track is specied by MULTI 2: Track Param, MIDI MIDI Channel. When a program change is received on a MIDI channel that matches the channel setting of a track, the program will change if the Status of that track is INT. However, program changes for a track will also depend on the Program Change setting. The Status setting is located in the MULTI 2: Track Param, MIDI page, and the Program Change setting is in the MULTI 3: MIDI Filter1, -1 page. If youve installed the included microX Plug-In Editor control plug-in into your DAW software, you can conveniently select the microX programs from a list within your DAW. For more details, see Editor/Plug-In Editor Manual (PDF).

Selecting an insert effect, and routing after the insert effect
1. Access the PROG 8: EdInsertFX, Setup page. The Setup page displays the state of the routing and the insert effect settings. In this page you can also make BUS Select settings. Use the ClickPoint to choose (All OSCs), and use the [VALUE] dial etc. to make a selection.
Insert Effect IFX On/Off BUS Select Pan (CC#8) Send2(MFX2) Send1(MFX1)

BUS Select

IFX On
Chain Signal species whether the signal sent from one master effect to the other will be stereo, or only L or R. Chain Level species the level at which the signal is sent from one master effect to the other master effect.

Send1 Send2 L/R BUS

For details on the parameters of each effect, see PG p.104.

mono mono

MFX1 MFX2

MFX Chain =On

Chain stereo Level stereo

Chain Direction

=MFX1MFX2
1. Access the PROG 9: EdMasterFX, Setup page.
MFX1 On/Off MFX2 On/Off Master Effect 1 Return1 Master Effect 2 Return2 Master EQ

Chain Signal

=LR Mix, L Only, R Only

Chain Level stereo

=MFX2MFX1
MFX Chain Chain Signal Chain Direction Chain Level
Note: The input/output of the master effect is mono-in/stereo-out. Even if you select a stereoinput type effect, the input will be monaural. 3. In MFX1 On/Off and MFX2 On/Off, switch each master effect on/off.
1. Use the stereo 3-band master EQ to make nal equalizing adjustments immediately before the sound is output from the (MAIN OUTPUT) L/ MONO and R jacks. Set the Low, Mid, and High gain in the PROG 9: EdMasterFX, Setup page. Low and High are shelving-type, and Mid is a peaking-type adjustment. These settings are linked with the Low, Mid, and High Gain settings of the Master EQ page. In addition to these settings, the Master EQ page also lets you specify the center frequency and bandwidth (Mid only) of each band, and make settings for dynamic modulation.
If this is Off, the output of the master effect will be muted.
4. In Return 1 and Return 2, adjust the output level of each master effect. For each effect, the W value of W/D (Wet/ Dry) is the effect output level. This is multiplied by the return value (Rtn=127 is x1.0) to determine the actual master effect output level. 5. Specify the routing of master effects 1 and 2. If the MFX Chain check box is checked, MFX1 and MFX2 will be connected in series. The settings described below are valid if this check box is checked.

For details on how to access each page, tab or utility command, and how to edit the values, see Basic operations (p.19). The edits you perform in Global mode will be preserved until you turn off the power is turned off, but will be lost when the power is turned off. Four types of data are handled in Global mode: user drumkit settings (GLOBAL 4), arpeggiator settings (GLOBAL 5), external control settings (GLOBAL 6), and all other global settings (GLOBAL 03). You into its own memory area. Note that Compare cant be used in Global mode.
If the FX SW IFX Off, MFX1 Off, and MFX2 Off boxes are checked, the insert effect, master effect 1, and master effect 2 will respectively be bypassed. This applies to the entire microX regardless of the mode. For example, if youve connected the microXs outputs to an external mixer and are using an external effect processor to apply reverb or chorus to the sound, you can turn off the microXs master effects.

Bypassing the effects

Edit user arpeggio patterns.
Linking the arpeggiator to programs and combinations
You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written to a program or combination will also be selected when you select that program or combination, or whether the arpeggiator settings will remain in their current state when you switch the program or combination. When the microX is shipped from the factory, the former setting is selected. You can use the latter setting if you want to use the same arpeggiator settings to generate phrases and patterns while you select and try out different programs and combinations. If the Auto Arp. Program or Combination boxes are checked, selecting a program or combination respectively will also select the arpeggiator settings that are written in that program or combination.
If Power On Mode is set to Memorize, microX will power on using the same mode and page that were selected when the power was previously turned off.

Protecting the memory

If one or more of the Memory Protect boxes are checked, operations such as writing, loading etc. will be prohibited for the corresponding type of memory. If you want to edit and write (save) settings, youll need to uncheck this box. In order to load the preloaded data, youll rst need to uncheck the Memory Protect box for the data you want to load.

Foot Page

When you switch programs, combinations, or multi sets, you have the option of also recalling the OCTAVE [][] button setting that is written as part of this data. If the OCTAVE Keys [/]: Use Prog/Combi/ Multis Octave box is checked, the OCTAVE [][] button setting written in the data will be recalled when you select the program etc. If this box is not checked, the OCTAVE [][] setting will not change when you select the program etc.; the current setting will be maintained until you switch the octave yourself.

Preset-4: RANDOM

RANDOM
Use the ClickPoint to select Pattern, and use the [VALUE] dial to select an arpeggio pattern. The way in which the pattern is played will depend on settings such as Octave and Sort. Preset-0Preset-4 in the following diagrams show how the arpeggio will be played when Octave is set to 1, and Sort is checked. Preset-4: RANDOM is one possibility. Preset-0: UP
Changing the timing value of the arpeggiated notes (Resolution)
Use Reso (Resolution) to specify the spacing between the arpeggiated notes in a range of . Use the ClickPoint to select Reso, and then use the [VALUE] dial to specify the spacing between the arpeggiated notes.
Effect Appendices Other functions External control Drum Kit Arpeggiator Global

Preset-1: DOWN

Selecting the octave range of the arpeggiated notes (Octave)
Use Octave to specify the octave range in which the arpeggio is produced. Use the ClickPoint to select Octave, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the octave range in which the arpeggio is produced.

Octave: 4 UP

Preset-2: ALT1
Note: If a user arpeggio pattern is selected, the Octave Motion setting (GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern, Setup page) will affect the way in which the arpeggio is played.
U000U250 With the factory settings, various arpeggio patterns are preloaded. These include a variety of patterns such as drum or bass phrases, or guitar or keyboard backing riffs.
An arpeggio pattern can be selected from preset arpeggio patterns Preset-0Preset-4 and user arpeggio patterns U000250. With the factory settings, U000250 contain a wide variety of preload user arpeggio patterns.
Selecting an arpeggio pattern (Pattern)
Editing in the PROG 0: Play, Arp. Play page
Selecting the playback order of the arpeggiated notes (Sort)
Sort is different than selecting the arpeggiator pattern. Sort species whether the notes of the arpeggio will be sounded in order of their pitch (regardless of the order in which they were played) or in the order in which you played them. Use the ClickPoint to select the Sort check box, and press the center. Checked: the arpeggio will sound each note in the order of its pitch, regardless of the order in which you actually played the notes. Unchecked: the arpeggio will sound each note in the order in which you actually played the notes.

Sort OFF, UP

Checked: When you take your hands completely off of the keyboard, the arpeggio pattern will immediately start over from the beginning in sync with the rst key you press. This setting is suitable when you want the arpeggio to start from the beginning of the measure as you are playing in realtime. Unchecked: The arpeggio will always be synchronized to the MIDI clock tempo.

Caution when the arpeggiator is used by multiple programs or combinations
When you edit a user arpeggio pattern, the changes will have an effect on any Program, Combination, or Multi set that uses this same pattern.
Memory structure for the arpeggio patterns
The microX has 251 arpeggio pattern memory areas, divided into preset arpeggio patterns and user arpeggio patterns as follows. Preset arpeggio patterns: There are ve patterns; UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, and RANDOM. The operation of these patterns is xed, and cannot be edited. User arpeggio patterns: There are 251 patterns U000U250 - which can develop chords or phrases in a wide variety of ways, based on the pitches that you play on the keyboard or the timing at which you play them. In GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern you can modify these user arpeggio patterns, or create a new user arpeggio pattern from an initialized condition. Edited user arpeggio patterns can be written to internal memory areas U000U250.
Initializing an arpeggio pattern
With the factory settings, all of the microXs user arpeggio patterns U000U250 contain preloaded data. If you want to create a new arpeggio pattern, choose an appropriate arpeggio pattern and initialize it. Note: Even if youve initialized a pattern, you can reload the factory preset data at any time using the Global mode. (p.113) 1. Press the [GLOBAL] button to enter Global mode, and access the GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern, Setup page. 2. Select the arpeggio pattern that you want to initialize.
Changing the memory protect setting
When you wish to edit a user arpeggio pattern, rst turn off memory protect by unchecking the Memory Protect Arp. UsrPat check box in the GLOBAL 0: System, Preference page. 3. Access the GLOBAL 5: Arp.Pattern, Edit page. 4. Press the [UTILITY] button. From the menu that appears, choose Initialize Steps to open the dialog box.
Saving and comparing data
The edits you perform in Global mode will be preserved until you turn off the power is turned off, but will be lost when the power is turned off. Four types of data are handled in Global mode: user drumkit settings (GLOBAL 4), arpeggiator settings (GLOBAL 5), external control settings (GLOBAL 6), and all other global settings (GLOBAL 03). You into its own memory area. 5. If you set Type to Empty, the pattern will be initialized to an empty state without any tones. If you select Full, all tones will be occupied. In this example, choose Empty and press the [MENU/OK] button. The pattern will be initialized.

You can modify the name of any program, combination, multi set, category, arpeggio pattern, etc. The following table shows the items that you can rename, and the corresponding page.
Item to rename Program name Combination name Multi set name Track name Drum kit name Arpeggio pattern name External control set name Program category name Combination category name Page PROG 0.9 Utility: Write Program COMBI 0.9 Utility: Write Combination MULTI 0-1 Utility: Rename Track MULTI 0.9 Utility: Write Multi GLOBAL 4 Utility: Rename Drum Kit GLOBAL 5 Utility: Rename Arpeggio Pattern GLOBAL 5 Utility: Rename Ext.Control Setup GLOBAL 3: TEXT GLOBAL 3: TEXT
You can enter text using just the ClickPoint. When you press the ClickPoint center, the square-framed cursor in the text box will change. Use the ClickPoint [][][][] to select a character. Press the center once again to nalize the selection. Use the ClickPoint [] to select the next character, and enter it in the same way. The function buttons shown in the lower line perform the following operations. Use the ClickPoint [][][][] to select a function, and press the center to execute it. Clear: Erase all text. Del (Delete): Delete the character at the cursor location. Ins (Insert): Insert a space at the cursor location. Cap. (Capital): Switch between uppercase and lowercase letters. 4. Enter the remaining characters as described in step 3. 5. Press the [MENU/OK] button. If you opened the text dialog box from the utility dialog box in step 1, you will return to the previous dialog box. In that dialog box, press the [MENU/OK] button (twice) to execute the Rename operation. If you opened the text dialog box from the GLOBAL 3 page in step 1, the Rename operation will be executed.
1. Use the ClickPoint to select the text button ( ), and press the center to open the text dialog box. See the table above for the appropriate page. Note: In a utility menu command, select the text button ( ) in the dialog box that appears. In GLOBAL 3, select the text button ( ) in the page. The text dialog box will appear.
For example to enter the text shown in the illustration, you would proceed as follows. 2. Use the ClickPoint [][][][] to select Clear. All text will be erased from the text box. 3. Enter A. Use the [VALUE] dial to select A. Press the ClickPoint []. The cursor will move.

Editor / Plug-In Editor Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents. ii Introduction. 1
Main features. 1 Please note before use. 1 microX/X50 Editor and microX/X50 Plug-In Editor operating requirements. 1

Installation. 3

Installation in Windows XP. 3 Installation in Mac OS X. 6

Setup. 8

Setting up the microX/X50 Editor. 8 Setting up the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor. 9
Using an external mixer to control the microX/X50s audio signal. 10 Using your host application to control the microX/X50s audio signal. 10 About MIDI timing. 16
Basic functions and operation.17

Start-up. 17

microX/X50 Editor. 17 microX/X50 Plug-In Editor. 17
Items in the screen. 18 Operating procedure. 20
Selecting a mode. 20 Selecting programs, combinations, and multi sets. 20 Selecting pages and tabs. 22 Selecting a parameter and editing the value. 22 Selecting and executing utility functions. 22 Writing (saving). 23
Functions specific to the editor.25
Utility commands. 25 Parameters. 26

Appendix. 27

Data compatibility between the microX/X50 and the Korg TRITON series or KARMA Music Workstation. 27

Import. 27 Export. 28

Caution regarding USB connection. 29
Apple, Mac and Audio Units are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US. and other countries. Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other counties. Cubase and VTS are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Live is a trademark of Ableton AG. Digital Performer is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Pro Tools LE and RTAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the microX/X50. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.

Main features

The microX/X50 Editor and microX/X50 Plug-In Editor are applications that let you edit microX/X50 programs, combinations, multi sets, drum kits, arpeggios, and global settings from your Macintosh or Windows computer. The microX/X50 Editor is a stand-alone editor. The microX/X50 Plug-In Editor is an editor that is compatible with the VST, Audio Units, or RTAS formats. It lets you use the microX/X50 just like a plug-in instrument from within your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software or other host application.

Please note before use

Copyright to all software included in this product is the property of Korg Inc. The license agreement for this software is provided separately. You must read this license agreement before you install this software. Your installation of this software will be taken to indicate your acceptance of this agreement.
microX/X50 Editor and microX/X50 Plug-In Editor operating requirements

Windows:

Computer CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better Memory: 256 MB or more Monitor: 1,pixels, 16-bit color or better A computer with a USB port, that satises the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 1 or later

Macintosh:

Computer CPU: Apple G4/400 MHz or better Memory: 256 MB or more Monitor: 1,pixels, 32,000 colors or better An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satises the requirements of Mac OS X Operating system Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later Note: It is not possible to run multiple instances of the microX Editor or microX Plug-In Editor on the operating system. This means that it is not possible to use these editors to edit more than one microX synthesizer simultaneously. The same applies to the X50 Editor and X50
Plug-In Editor. It is not possible to use these editors to edit more than one X50 synthesizer simultaneously. However if you have one microX and one X50, you can run the above editors to edit these units simultaneously.

Installation

Installation in Windows XP
To install the microX/X50 Editor and microX/X50 Plug-In Editor into Windows XP, use the following procedure. You must install the KORG USB-MIDI Driver (included) if you want to connect the microX/X50 to your computer via USB and use the microX/X50 Editor or microX/X50 Plug-In Editor. (For details on installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver, refer to the Operation Guide.)
Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Normally the microX/X50 Application Installer will start up automatically. If your computer is set so the installer does not run automatically, double-click KorgSetup.exe on the CD-ROM. From the list, select the product, and click [Next>].
Note: The explanation that follows will describe how to install the microX Editor/ microX Plug-In Editor. The procedure for the X50 Editor is the same.
From the list, select the applications that you want to install, and click [Install].
The applications you selected will be successively installed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install each application. microX Editor/Plug-In Editor Installer will appear. Successively select and install the Editor (Standalone), Plug-In Editor (VST), and/or Plug-In Editor (RTAS) as desired. For example if you want to install the stand-alone version, click [Install Standalone Application].
The microX Editor screen will appear. Click [Next>]. The Welcome to the microX Editor setup wizard screen will appear. Click [Next>]. microX Editor information will appear. Read the displayed content, and click [Next>]. The License agreement will appear. Carefully read the contents, and if you agree, check I accept the terms of the license agreement and click [Next>]. The Select installation folder screen will appear. Choose the location and user(s) for which you want to install the software, and click [Next>].
Verify installation will appear. To proceed with installation, click [Next>]. Installation will begin. If installation is successful, click [Close]. microX Editor/Plug-In Editor Installer will appear.
Next you will install the plug-in version(s) that you want to use. Using the procedure described above in steps 5 and following, install the plug-in version(s) that you want to use. If you dont want to install the VST plug-in version or RTAS plug-in version, click [Exit Setup] to end the installation. When youve nished installing the application(s) you want, click [Exit Setup] to exit the installer. When all the selected applications have been installed, click [Finish] to exit the installer.

Installation in Mac OS X

To install the microX/X50 Editor and microX/X50 Plug-In Editor into Mac OS X, use the following procedure. You must install the KORG USB-MIDI Driver (included) if you want to connect the microX/X50 to your computer via USB and use the microX/X50 Editor or microX/X50 Plug-In Editor. (For details on installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver, refer to the Operation Guide.)
Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Start up the installer by double-clicking either microX Editor Installer.pkg located in the microX Editor folder of the CD-ROM, or X50 Editor Installer.pkg located in the X50 Editor folder. Select the editor that matches the product youre using. Depending on the version of your Macs operating system, a conrmation dialog box may appear at this point. If so, enter your password and click [OK]. When the installer starts up, the following screen will appear. Click [Continue].
Import information will appear. Read the contents, and click [Continue]. The License agreement will appear. Carefully read the contents, and click [Continue]. A dialog box will ask whether you accept the terms of the license agreement. If you accept, click [Agree].
A screen where you can choose the Installation destination will appear. Choose the installation destination and click [Continue].
The Easy Installation dialog box will appear. Click [Install]. Depending on the version of your Macs operating system, a conrmation dialog box may appear at this point. If so, enter your password and click [OK]. When the installation has been successfully completed, click [Restart] to exit the installer. Note: Under Mac OS X, the plug-in version will also be installed in the appropriate folder.
Setting up the microX/X50 Editor
If you want to use the microX/X50 Editor with the microX/X50 connected to your computer via USB, you must make sure that you have nished installing and setting-up the KORG USB-MIDI Driver before you start up the microX/X50 Editor.
Use a USB cable to connect the microX/X50s USB B connector to the USB port of your computer. In the microX/X50s Global mode, make sure that MIDI Filter Exclusive is on (the check box should be checked). (The factory setting is on.)
Start up the microX/X50 Editor and verify that its operating correctly.

Windows XP

Starting up the microX Editor
Navigate to the KORG folder -> microX folder, and double-click the microX Editor.exe icon. The KORG folder is in the location you selected during installation. By default its in the Program Files folder. Alternatively, you can start up the editor by clicking the taskbar [Start] button -> [All Programs] and then pointing to KORG-microX-microX Editor.
Starting up the X50 Editor
Navigate to the KORG folder -> X50 folder, and double-click the X50 Editor.exe icon. (Refer to Starting up microX Editor.)

Mac OS X

Navigate to the Applications folder - KORG folder - microX folder, and doubleclick the microX Editor icon.
Navigate to the Applications folder - KORG folder - X50 folder, and doubleclick the X50 Editor icon.
Setting up the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor
If you want to use the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor with the microX/X50 connected to your computer via USB, you must make sure that you have nished installing and setting-up the KORG USB-MIDI Driver before you start up the microX/X50 Editor. This section explains how to set up the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor in your host application and make settings so that it will operate correctly. Make settings as appropriate for your system and setup.
About the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor
The microX/X50 Plug-In Editor sends and receives only parameter data to and from the microX/X50. Unlike typical plug-in instruments, the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor does not produce an audio signal. Your microX/X50 will output audio signals when the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor sends it MIDI messages. If you want to send the microX/X50s audio signal to an audio track of your host application and use it in conjunction with a plug-in effect etc., refer to Using your host application to control the microX/X50s audio signal (p.10).

TONE GENERATOR

AUDIO OUTPUTS
to Mixer or to DAW's Audio Track

AUDIO INTERFACE

Mac / PC

AUDIO I/O INPUTS

Audio Track (DAW's Audio In)

Plug-In Editor

Instrument On Track
Note: Does not produce an audio signal.

AUDIO MIDI

Note: Because the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor does not handle audio signals, you cant insert a plug-in effect into the channel of the track in which the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor is inserted, or send its audio signal via a send or bus.
Using an external mixer to control the microX/ X50s audio signal
If you want to mix the microX/X50s audio signals with the audio signals sent from your host application via your audio interface, or with audio signals from another sound module, make connections as shown below.
Powered monitors INPUT INPUT

Audio interface

USB cable 1 L/MONO R 2 USB Computer

microX

Using your host application to control the microX/X50s audio signal
If you want to apply a plug-in effect to the microX/X50s audio signal, or to control the microX/X50s audio signal in your host application along with other audio tracks, connect the microX/X50 to your audio interface and route the audio signal into your host application. Refer to the example explanations for various popular host applications on the following pages.

Note: For details on creating audio tracks, MIDI tracks, and plug-in instrument tracks, and on how to perform operations and make settings in your host application, refer to the host applications owners manual.

Apple - Logic Pro 7

Start up Logic Pro 7. Create an audio instrument track, and start up microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.
To route the microX/X50s audio signal into Logic Pro 7, create an audio track or an audio AUX track. As the I/O source for that track, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal.
If youre routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an audio track, turn the REC button on so that you can hear the audio signal. If you are routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an audio AUX track, this setting is not necessary.

Steinberg - Cubase SX3

Start up Cubase SX3 and create a project. In the VST Instruments window, start up microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.
Create a MIDI track. As the output of that MIDI track, choose microX/X50 Plug-In Editor which you started up in the VST Instruments window.
To route the microX/X50s audio signal to Cubase SX3, create an audio track. As the input of the track, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal.
Turn the Monitor button on so that you can hear the audio signal.

Ableton - Live 5

Start up Live 5, and choose View->Session View. From the plug-in device browser, drag and drop microX/X50 Plug-In Editor onto the session view. This will create a MIDI track with microX/X50 Plug-In Editor started up. Verify that microX/X50 Plug-In Editor is running in the MIDI track view.
Press the arm button so that the MIDI input from the external source will be sent to microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.
To route the microX/X50s audio signal to Live 5, create an audio track. As the input of the audio input/output section, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal.
Set the Monitor setting to In so that you can hear the audio signal of the microX/ X50.
MOTU - Digital Performer 4
Start up Digital Performer 4 Create an instrument track. Start up microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.
Create a MIDI track. Choose microX/X50 Plug-In Editor as the output of that MIDI track.
To route the microX/X50s audio signal to Digital Performer 4, create an audio track or an AUX track. As the input of that track, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal.
If youre routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an audio track, turn the REC button on so that you can hear the audio signal. If you are routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an AUX track, this step is not necessary.

Digidesign - Pro Tools LE 6
Start up Pro Tools LE 6, and open a session. Create an audio track, and start up microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.
To route the microX/X50s audio signal to Pro Tools LE 6, create an audio track or an AUX input track. As the input, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal.
If youre routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an audio track, turn the REC button on so that you can hear the audio signal. If you are routing the microX/X50s audio signal to an AUX input track, this setting is not necessary.

Other host applications

Start up your host application. Start up microX/X50 Plug-In Editor as a plug-in instrument. Create a MIDI track. Choose microX/X50 Plug-In Editor as the output of that MIDI track. To route the microX/X50s audio signal to your host application, create an audio track. As the input of that audio track, select the audio interface input to which youve connected the microX/X50s audio signal. So that you can hear the microX/X50s audio signal that is being routed to the audio track, turn the monitor button on for that audio track.
Note: The instructions given here for Other host applications may not necessary be appropriate for setting-up all host applications. Please refer to the instructions for a host application that has a similar structure to the host application youre using, and also refer to the owners manual for the specic host application that you are using.

About MIDI timing

If you experience irregularities in MIDI timing, make settings so that MIDI messages are sent directly to the microX/X50 rather than being routed through the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor. In this case, choose the microX/X50s SOUND port as the MIDI OUT destination of the MIDI track in your host application, so that the MIDI messages will be sent directly to the microX/ X50. Note: For details on how to create a MIDI track and specify the MIDI OUT destination for that MIDI track, refer to the host applications owners manual.
Basic functions and operation
Start-up microX/X50 Editor

microX Editor

From the KORG-microX folder, start up microX Editor.

X50 Editor

From the KORG-X50 folder, start up X50 Editor. Note: When you start up the editor, the microX/X50 programs and other settings will be loaded automatically. Dont touch the keyboard or the mouse of your computer while data is being sent or received.
Access the KORG folder from the taskbar via [Start]-[All Programs].
The KORG folder is located in the Applications folder.
microX/X50 Plug-In Editor
For details on starting-up the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor, refer to the section for your host application in Setting up the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor (p.9). Note: When you start up the editor, the microX/X50 programs and other settings will be loaded automatically. Dont touch the keyboard or the mouse of your computer while data is being sent or received.

Items in the screen

A screen like the following will appear when you start up the editor. (This illustration here shows the Program mode screen.)
Mode Program (Combination/Multi set) Name SELECT REALTIME CONTROLS
Browser/ Small Browser/ Utility Category Select/ Bank Select

Edit Pages Arpeggiator

[OK] button Performance Editor Program (Combination/ Multi set) Select
Program Overview and Page Jump

Keyboard

Mode: Here you can select Program, Combination, Multi, or Global mode. Browser/Small Browser/Utility: The Browser and the Small Browser display the programs, combinations, and multi sets in the microX/X50. Utility lets you view and execute the utility commands that are available in the selected page. Here you can also write (save) settings. Category Select/Bank Select: If youve selected the Browser or Small Browser, you can choose Category Select to view the programs (or combinations) in the sound list by their category. Choose Bank Select to view them organized by bank. Program (Combination/Multi set) Select: If youve selected the Browser or Small Browser, you can select programs here. Press the [OK] button in the bottom line to load your selection. Program (Combination/Multi set) Name: This area indicates the name of the program, combination, or multi set. Edit Pages: Use this area to select the page you want to edit. SELECT, REALTIME CONTROLS: Here you can switch between the Realtime Controls A/ B/C settings, and use the realtime controls to control the sound or arpeggiator. Keyboard: This section consists of an 88-note keyboard, a pitch bend wheel, and a modulation wheel. You can click the keyboard to play notes, and even play a glissando by dragging over the keyboard to the left or right. Operate the pitch bend wheel and modulation wheel by dragging them upward or downward.
The functions listed below are for Program mode. Arpeggiator: Here you can edit the arpeggiator settings that are available in 0: Play. Program Overview and Page Jump: In Program mode this area shows an overview of the program settings. You can click an EG or other displayed item to jump to the corresponding page. This function is available only in Program mode. Performance Editor: This is the PROG 0: Play, Performance Edit page. Use these sliders to control the sounds and settings. Note: For details on the parameters and what you can do in each mode, refer to the included parameter guide (PDF) and the operation guide.

Operating procedure Selecting a mode
Click the button to select the corresponding mode. COMBI: Select, play, and edit combinations. PROG: Select, play, and edit programs. MULTI: Select, play, and edit multi sets. GLOBAL: Edit the software setup, global settings, drum kits, arpeggio patterns, scales (temperaments), and external control setups (microX only). (p.22 Selecting pages and tabs)
Selecting programs, combinations, and multi sets
Choose the Browser or the Small Browser to access the sound list, and select a program (or combination or multi set). The items you can select will depend on the mode. Depending on whether you choose Category Select or Bank Select, the programs (or combinations) in the sound list will be arranged by category or by bank.
Auditioning programs, and selecting a program to edit
Browser/ Small Browser/ Utility
Click the [PROG] mode button to enter Program mode.
PROG Mode Program Name SELECT REALTIME CONTROLS
Edit Pages Arpeggiator On/Off Arpeggio Pattern
Category Select/ Bank Select

OK Program Select

Performance Editor
Click the [Browser] button to view the program list.
Click any program to select it. Play the keyboard of the microX/X50 and you will hear that program. When youve decided on a program to edit, click the [OK] button to load that program.

Simple program editing

In the Edit Pages area, click the [Play] button to view the Play page. Edit the sound using the eight performance editor sliders, [SELECT] A/B, and the REAL TIME CONTROLS [1][4] knobs. Turn [ARP ON/OFF] on and play the microX/X50s keyboard to start the arpeggiator. You can use the Arpeggiator [Pattern] pulldown menu to switch to a different arpeggio pattern, and use [SELECT] C and the REAL TIME CONTROLS [1][4] knobs to vary the pattern. In Program mode, you can click the mouse on the desired section in Program Overview and Page Jump to move to the corresponding edit page and perform detailed editing.

Selecting pages and tabs

When you want to perform detailed editing, you can switch to other pages and tabs to access the desired parameters. Global mode is divided into separate pages where you can edit drum kits, arpeggio patterns, and scales (temperaments). Select the desired page (or tab), and edit the settings. To select a page, click the tab for the desired edit page. To move between tabs within a page, select one of the tabs located in the center of the window.

Utility

Edit Pages
Selecting a parameter and editing the value
Use the mouse to edit the items in the display For example you can change the shape of the EG by using the mouse to drag the rectangles shown in the EG graphic. Note: For details on the parameters, refer to the included Parameter guide (PDF version).

Selecting and executing utility functions
The utility functions are various commands available in each page. The available utility commands will differ depending on the page. These commands also let you save or load the edited or created data on your computer, and to import system exclusive data. Click the [Utility] button and choose a command from the menu that appears. Note: For details on utility commands that are specic to the editor, refer to Functions specic to the editor (p.25).
From the [UTILITY] button, choose the command that you want to execute. Make the necessary settings, and click OK to execute.

Writing (saving)

If you want to keep any of the edits you have made, you must write (save) them if you want to keep the changes you made. This Write operation will save the edited settings on the microX/X50. If you select another program or close the application before you execute the Write operation, the content you had been editing will be lost. The same applies to combinations or multi sets. Global mode settings are maintained until you close the application, but your edits will be lost when the application is closed. As an example, heres how to write a program that youve edited in Program mode.
Click [Utility] to access the utility menu. From the menu list, choose [Write Program].
Specify the program name, category, and save destination, and click the [OK] button.
Functions specific to the editor
Functions specic to the editor
These are functions that are not found on the microX/X50, and are available only from the editor (microX/X50 Editor, microX/X50 Plug-In Editor).

Utility commands

Loads editor data that was previously saved on the computer.
Saves data from the editor to your computer as a le. Note: These functions load or save the data as dedicated les for the editor application. Data can also be loaded between the microX and X50. If you do so, multisamples and drum samples will automatically be rearranged as necessary. When you load an X50 le into the microX, all programs of program bank E and all external control setup data will be lled with initialized data.

Receive All

Receives all data from the microX/X50 data into the editor.

Transmit All

Transmits all data from the editor to the microX/X50 and writes it.
Receive Combi/Multi/Prog/Drum Kit/Arp. Pattern/Ext. Control/Global data
Receives the corresponding data from the microX/X50 into the editor.
Transmit Combi/Multi/Prog/Drum Kit/Arp. Pattern/Ext. Control/ Global data

Transmits the corresponding data from the editor to the microX/X50 and writes it.
Receive 1 Combi/1 Multi/1 Prog
Transmit 1 Combi/1 Multi/1 Prog
Transmits the corresponding data from the editor to the microX/X50. This operation will not write the data into the microX/X50s memory. Note: These Receive and Transmit commands use KORG SysEx MIDI Dump to send or receive data, or to synchronize the data between the microX/X50 and the software. Dont touch the keyboard or the mouse of your computer while data is being sent or received. Also, dont touch the panel switches or the keyboard of the microX/X50.

Import

Loads PCG data from the TRITON series or the KARMA Music Workstation into the editor.

Export

Saves data from the editor as PCG data for the TRITON series or KARMA. Note: These functions allow exible data exchange between the microX/X50 and the Korg TRITON series or KARMA. For details, refer to Data compatibility between the microX/X50 and the Korg TRITON series or KARMA Music Workstation (p.27).

Save Default

Writes the current GLOBAL [Software Setup] settings of the editor so that they will be the default values when you start up the editor.

Restore Data

Restores the microX/X50s data to the state in which it was when the editor was connected (started up). You can execute this command if youve deleted data accidentally. Note: When you start up the editor, it will synchronize its own state with the data currently in the microX/X50. The data the editor receives at this time is held as backup data until you close the editor. Note: These utility commands can be selected only from the GLOBAL [Software Setup] page of the editor.

Parameters

You can set the following parameters in the GLOBAL [Software Setup] page.
Total Recall Data Setting
This species the editor data that will be saved and loaded as part of the song data by your DAW software. You can make these settings to specify that only specic types of data will be saved or loaded. Note: This function is available only in the microX/X50 Plug-In Editor.

Auto Local Control

This setting automatically sets the microX/X50's Local Control setting to the appropriate state when you start up the editor. We recommend that you normally leave this parameter on. The microX/X50s Local Control setting will be reset to its original state when you close the editor.

Appendix

Data compatibility between the microX/X50 and the Korg TRITON series or KARMA Music Workstation
You can use the Import and Export functions to exchange data with the Korg TRITON series or KARMA in the form of PCG les. However in the case of parameters that have a differing structure, some are modied appropriately, some are packed with default data, and some are deleted.
[1] TRITON series (except for TRITON Le) and the microX/X50
1-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the TRITON series and the microX/ X50 will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Program mode Drum Kit settings Combination mode Timbre Program Bank settings Global mode Drum Kit drumsample settings Arpeggio Pattern settings in each mode SW 1, 2 Assign settings in each mode BUS Select settings in each mode Post IFX BUS Select settings in each mode
1-2 Some parameters that are valid on the TRITON series but invalid on the microX/ X50 will be deleted.
TRITON series IFX25 settings TRITON series Drum kit: 40(D) and higher settings TRITON series Arpeggio Pattern: 251 (K, E-D) and higher settings
1-3 Parameters that are invalid on the TRITON series but valid on the microX/X50 will be lled with default data.
Combination mode Timbre Tone Adjust settings OCTAVE [][] settings in each mode (microX only) Ext. Control Setup settings (microX only)
[2] TRITON Le/TR and the microX/X50
2-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the TRITON Le/TR and the microX/ X50 will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Combination mode Timbre Program Bank settings (X50 only) Global mode Drum Kit drumsample settings SW1, 2 Assign settings in each mode
2-2 Parameters that are invalid on the TRITON Le/TR but valid on the microX/X50 will be lled with default data.
[3] KARMA Music Workstation and the microX/X50
3-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the KARMA and the microX/X50 will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Program mode Drum Kit settings Combination mode Timbre Program Bank settings Global mode Drum Kit drumsample settings SW 1, 2 Assign settings in each mode BUS Select settings in each mode Post IFX BUS Select settings in each mode
3-2 Some parameters that are valid on the KARMA but invalid on the microX/X50 will be deleted.

KARMA IFX25 settings KARMA Drum kit: 40(D) and higher settings All KARMA settings related to the KARMA function
3-3 Parameters that are invalid on the KARMA but valid on the microX/X50 will be lled with default data.
All settings related to the Arpeggiator and Arpeggio Patterns Combination mode Timbre Tone Adjust settings OCTAVE [][] settings in each mode (microX only) Ext. Control Setup settings (microX only)
[4] The microX/X50 and the TRITON series (except for the TRITON Le)
4-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the microX/X50 and the TRITON series will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Global mode Drum Kit drumsample settings
4-2 Some parameters that are valid on the microX/X50 but invalid on the TRITON series will be deleted.
OCTAVE [][] settings in each mode (microX only) Ext. Control Setup settings (microX only)
4-3 Parameters that are invalid on the microX/X50 but valid on the TRITON series will be lled with default data
[5] The microX/X50 and the TRITON Le/TR
5-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the microX/X50 and the TRITON Le/ TR will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Program mode Drum Kit settings Global mode Drum Kit drumsample settings Arpeggio Pattern settings in each mode
5-2 Some parameters that are valid on the microX/X50 but invalid on the TRITON Le/ TR will be deleted.
[6] The microX/X50 and the KARMA Music Workstation
6-1 Parameters whose structure differs between the microX/X50 and the KARMA will be adjusted appropriately.
Program mode Multisample settings Program mode Drum Kit settings
6-2 Some parameters that are valid on the microX/X50 but invalid on the KARMA will be deleted.
All settings related to the Arpeggiator and Arpeggio Patterns Combination mode Timbre Tone Adjust settings OCTAVE [][] settings in each mode (microX only) Ext Control Setup settings (microX only)
6-3 Parameters that are invalid on the microX/X50 but valid on the KARMA will be lled with default data.
Caution regarding USB connection
If you lose data synchronization with the microX/X50 when starting-up the editor, please check the following points.
If you're using a USB hub, try connecting the microX/X50 directly to a USB port on the computer itself to see whether it will work. You can also try removing all other connected USB devices except for the microX/X50 itself. When you lose data synchronization, please perform the "Receive All" or "Transmit All" function in the Editor's "Utility" menu in order to synchronize the data between the editor and the hardware.