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Owner’s manual
Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation
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Care Precautions If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry Location cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or Using the unit in the following locations can result in a thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polish- malfunction. es. • In direct sunlight Keep this manual • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity After reading this manual, please keep it for later refer- • Excessively dusty or dirty locations ence. • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to ma
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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) Notice regarding disposal (for EU) This equipment has been tested and found to comply If this “crossed-out trash can” symbol is shown with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to on the product or in the operating manual, you Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to must dispose of the product in an appropriate provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- way. Do not dispose of this product along with ference in a residentia
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Table of Contents Precautions ............................................... 2 Play mode .............................................. 16 Selecting a program ................................................ 16 Introduction .............................................. 6 PROGRAM MEMORY [A], [B], [C], [D] buttons ......... 16 Using foot switches to select programs ......................... 16 Main features ........................................... 6 Master level ..............................
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MIDDRUM: MIDI Drum/Bass ...................................... 36 Edit mode ............................................... 28 Select the effect that you wish to edit ................. 28 Loading the factory-set data ................... 36 Editing each effect ................................................... 28 Effect Parameter List ............................... 37 DYNA: Dynamics & Pickup Modeling ......................... 28 AMP: Amp Modeling ................................................
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Auto Tuner function Introduction This feature makes tuning fast and easy. You can also Thank you for purchasing the KORG PANDORA PX5D tune without being heard (i.e., while muted). personal multi-effect processor. In order to enjoy your PANDORA PX5D, please read this owner’s manual care- Rhythm and Bass function fully and retain it for future reference. 128 types of rhythm and bass patterns or a metronome can be used. 16 multiple patterns can also be connected Main features for successive playbac
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Value encoder Turning on the power This lets you rapidly select programs or edit the effects. Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the PX5D by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert USB-MIDI, USB audio interface function two AA alkaline batteries as shown in the illustration. Be If you use the included USB cable to connect the PX5D sure to insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. to your computer, you’ll be able to use the editor soft- ware* to edit the PX5D or
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5. Power switch Controls and connectors This switch turns the power on/off. 7 6 5 3 2 1 STANDBY: The power is off. 4 ON: The power is on. USB: The power is on. When the PX5D is connected to 8 your computer via the USB cable, your computer will 9 19 supply power via the USB bus. Some computers may not be able to supply power via USB 10 18 bus power. In this case, use a self-powered USB hub (that obtains power from an external supply), use two batter- 11 17 ies, or use the AC adaptor. 6. FOOT SW j
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10. DC4.5V 18. USB connector The separately sold AC adapter (DC4.5V ) is con- Use the included USB cable to connect this to your com- nected here. puter. You’ll be able to use the editor software to edit the PX5D or transfer audio data between the PX5D and your 11. RHYTHM button computer. Use this button to enter Rhythm & Bass mode (☞p.19). 19. Value encoder 12. PHRASE TRAINER button Use this to adjust the master level, edit effects, and se- Use this button to enter Phrase Trainer mode (☞p.25).
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5. Mode icons LCD screen These are shown when you enter the corresponding 9 mode. 1 6. Program number/value display 2 8 This displays the program number. When you change 3 the Master Level, its value will be displayed here for sev- 4 eral seconds. During editing, this displays the parame- ter values. 5 6 7 7. ORIG (Original) icon If the parameter or value being edited matches the value 1. Effect chain that is written in the program, the ORIG icon will light. This area indicates the on/off status
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Making connections When connecting an external device (ie-guitar amp, bass amp, CD player, AC adapter, etc.) be sure to turn the unit off. CD player etc.*2 Foot switch *5 guitar or bass headphone*4 mini-component / stereo etc. *3 guitar amp /bass amp/ *6 powered monitor *7 Computer Digital recorder AC adapter *1 11
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*1 Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (DC4.5V *6 Use the included USB cable if you want to connect ). the PX5D to your computer. For details on connec- tions to your computer, refer to “Connecting to your *2 If a CD player or other audio source is connected to computer.” the AUX jack, you can play along with your guitar or bass. However the volume must be adjusted from the *7 If needed, you can attach the included rubber feet to connected device. the bottom of the PX5D. Connecting cab
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Transferring audio data Connecting to your Computer If you use a USB cable to connect the PX5D to your com- If you use the included USB cable to connect the PX5D puter, the PX5D’s effect output, the rhythm sounds of to your computer, you’ll be able to use the editor soft- Rhythm & Bass mode, and phrases you recorded in ware to edit the PX5D, and transfer audio data between Phrase Trainer mode can be recorded directly into audio the PX5D and your DAW software. tracks of your DAW software. The pla
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Adjust the master level setting to change the volume of the audio signal that’s sent from the PX5D’s OUTPUT jack (☞p.16 “Master level”). Adjust the Utility mode “USBSEND” setting to change the volume of the audio signal that’s sent from the PX5D’s USB connector to the computer (☞p.35 “USB- SEND”). Adjust the Utility mode “USB RCV” setting to change the volume of the audio signal that’s input from the com- puter to the PX5D (☞p.35 “USB RCV”). Normally, the signal that’s being input from the AUX j
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When you set the delay time, the value display will in- Initial Settings dicate the delay time for several seconds. 1 When you finish making connections, set the power Input level switch Amp gain, tone, and volume switch to the “ON” position. (This setting is referred to as Play mode.) Program Use the π/† CURSOR to select a program. Master level name adjustment 2 Set the input level switch depending on the output level of your guitar or bass. Program Set the HI: High-output pickups (e.g., hum
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You can use a foot switch connected to the FOOT SW Play mode jack to switch between the four programs assigned to Play mode is the mode in which you will normally use PROGRAM MEMORY [A]–[D] (☞p.34 “FOOTSW”). the PX5D. Selecting a program Using foot switches to select programs Use the π/† CURSOR to select a program. The pro- If you connect foot switches to the PX5D’s FOOT SW jack gram/effect type display will show the program name, and use Utility mode to assign the Pedal Switch function, and the
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You can also adjust the settings so that the π/† CUR- Tuner SOR will adjust the master level (☞p.18 “Specifying the The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute. function of the Value encoder”). meter Bypass/Mute sharp note name When you press the TAP/BYPASS button for approxi- calibration mately one second, the PX5D will be bypassed, and the original sound will be dry (no effects). The effect chain center mark will blink, and the display will indicate “BYPASS” for 1 Play a single string on yo
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Specifying the function of the Value encoder Key Lock function You can specify the function that the Value encoder will By activating the Key Lock function, you can disable all perform in Play mode. While in Play mode, hold down the operations except for selecting programs. This is a con- EXIT button and press either the √ CURSOR or the ® venient way to prevent accidental operation during a live CURSOR to assign the following functions. performance. ● Hold down the EXIT button and press the √ CU
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When you enter Rhythm & Bass mode, the selected type Rhythm & Bass mode of play will be the type that had been selected when you The PX5D provides 128 different rhythm & bass patterns. last exited Rhythm & Bass mode. You can also connect up to 16 patterns for consecutive playback. If you set the Phrase Trainer recording mode to “JAM,” From Play mode (except when Mute, Bypass, or Key Lock you’ll be able to record your guitar or bass phrase along are active), AUX Pitch mode, or Phrase Trainer mode
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Rhythm Pattern/Variation Bass Key Use the Value encoder to select the rhythm pattern (☞p.52 Use the ENTER/REC button to select a bass pattern vari- “Rhythm pattern list”). Use the ENTER/REC button to ation. Depending on the rhythm pattern that you have select the rhythm pattern variation. selected, some bass lines will include a chord progression. BASIC: Basic rhythm pattern. OFF: Bass pattern off. VARI1: Variation 1. The variation 1 icon will light. BASIC: Basic bass pattern. VARI2: Variation 2
