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Personal multi-effect processor
Owner's manual
Processeur d'effetsmultiples personnel
Manuel d'utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de usuario
EFGS 1
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Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. •In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration •Close to magnetic fields Power supply Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended periods. Interference with other electrical devices Radios and
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Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera‐ tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfere
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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason‐ able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica‐ tions. However
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage require‐ ments that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intend
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Utility mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Contents Selecting and configuring Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 the utility setting pages . . . . . . 30 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Loading the factory-set data . . . . 32 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting the PANDORA mini Inserting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .9 to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Controls and connectors . . . . . . . 10 Using the
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KORG PANDORA mini personal multi‐effect processor. In order to enjoy your PANDORA mini, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Main features The PANDORA mini is a versatile multi‐effect unit that packs an incredible range of guitar amps, bass amps and effects into a compact unit which utilizes Korg’s proprietary “ ” modeling technology to create detailed and powerful modeling sounds. 158 types of effect variati
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Rhythm function (Please refer to page 217 for rhythm pattern names.) You can use 100 rhythm patterns or a metronome sound. AUX Pitch function You can transpose the pitch of audio that is input from the AUX jack. TAP/TUNER button You can set the delay time or the tempo of the Rhythm function to match the tempo of the song. Program Memory buttons Four Program Memory buttons enable you to switch between programs quickly. What is ? (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling Syst
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Inserting the Battery Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the PANDORA mini by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert one AA alkaline battery as shown in the illustration. Be sure to insert the battery observ‐ ing the correct polarity. Battery Low display When the battery begins to run low, the Low Battery icon will light‐up. When this icon lights‐up, you should replace the battery as soon as possible. Programs and other data (except for the data being edited) will
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Controls and connectors 1 4 3 2 13 5 12 14 6 11 10 7 8 9 1. TAP/TUNER Button: Use this button to set the delay time for delay models (see p.26) or to set the tempo in Rhythm mode (see p.20). In Play mode, pressing this button will place the PANDORA mini into Bypass or Mute mode and activate the tuner (see p.18). 10
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2. RHYTHM button: Use this button to enter Rhythm mode (see p.20). 3. UTILITY button: Use this button to enter Utility mode (see p.30). 4. PLAY/EDIT button: Press this button to enter Play mode (see p.16). Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to enter Edit mode (see p.21). 5. USB connector: You can connect your computer to this connector using a USB cable so that you will be able to edit PANDORA mini programs in the Editor software that’s installed on your computer.
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7. INPUT jack: Connect your guitar (or bass) to this jack. 8. OUTPUT jack: Connect your guitar amp, bass amp, or mixer, etc. to this jack. 9. VOLUME dial: Use this dial to adjust the volume level coming from the OUTPUT jack and headphones jack. 10. Program Memory buttons (A, B, C, D buttons): You can assign four of your favorite programs to the A–D buttons (see p.16). In Edit mode, use these buttons to select effect types or edit parame‐ ters. 11. Headphones jack: Connect headphones here. 12
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LCD screen 5 4 3 2 1 6 10 9 7 8 1. Guitar/Bass icons: These icons indicate the selected program type. 2. Rhythm icon: This icon appears in Rhythm mode. 3. Utility icon: This icon appears in Utility mode. 4. USB icon: This icon appears when the PANDORA mini is connected to a computer using a USB cable. 13
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5. Low Battery icon: This icon will light‐up when the batteries run low. 6. Program name/Effect type display: This area shows the program name or effect type. When the PANDORA mini is bypassed or muted, this will function as the tuner. 7. Effect chain: This area indicates the on/off status of the DYNA, AMP, CAB, MOD, DLY, and REV effects. 8. Edit indicator: This indicator appears in Edit mode. 9. Number/Value display: This display indicates the program number or parameter value. 14
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Making connections When connecting an external device (ie‐guitar amp, bass amp, CD player, etc.) be sure to turn the unit off. ● If a CD player or other audio source is connected to the AUX jack, you can play along with your guitar or bass. However the volume must be adjusted from the connected device. ● Use a standard monaural cable to connect the PANDORA mini’s OUTPUT jack to a guitar or bass amp. Only the L (Left) channel output will be heard. ● PANDORA mini’s output level and sound quali
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Play mode Play mode is the mode that you will usually use with the PANDORA mini. Selecting a program Use the Value dial to select a program (see page 214 for program names). The program name/effect type display will indicate the program name. The number/value display will indicate the program number. You can choose from 200 rewritable user programs (000–199) and 200 preset programs (200–399). Program Memory buttons (A, B, C, D buttons) You can assign four programs to the A–D buttons. These can
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“PGM>A” will appear on the LCD, indicating that the program is assigned to the A button. Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME dial to adjust the volume level coming from the OUTPUT and headphones jacks. To adjust the volume for each program, use the Program Level parameter in Edit mode (see p.27). Bypass/Mute When you press and hold down the TAP/TUNER but‐ ton for approximately one second, the PANDORA mini will bypass the effects and output the original dry sound (with no effects). The eff
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Alternatively, to mute the sound during tuning, press and hold down the TAP/TUNER button for approxi‐ mately two seconds. The effect chain indicators will blink rapidly on the LCD, “MUTE” will appear, and then the unit will enter Tuner mode. To return to Play mode from Bypass or Mute mode, press the TAP/TUNER button again, or press the PLAY/EDIT button. Tuner The tuner is operable when you bypass or mute. meter sharp note name center mark calibration 18
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1Play a single string on your guitar or bass. The LCD will show the note name and the calibration. If the pitch is more than a semitone higher than the note name, a sharp symbol will appear at the upper right of the note name. 2The display area will act as a meter to show the pitch. Tune each string of your guitar or bass so that the indicator above the center mark is lit‐up. Calibration (Standard pitch A = 440) You can use the Value dial to adjust the calibration in the range of A = 438 Hz–
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Rhythm mode Pattern selection You can choose from 100 rhythm patterns (see page 217 for the rhythm pattern names). To enter Rhythm mode, press the RHYTHM but‐ ton in Play mode (but not in Mute or Bypass Pattern tempo mode). The selected rhythm pattern will start playing. The Rhythm icon will blink in sync with the tempo of the rhythm pattern. To stop playing the rhythm pattern, press the PLAY/EDIT button to exit to Play mode. Pattern volume Pressing the RHYTHM
