Korg ELECTRIBER ER-1 user manual

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EasyStart














ER-1 Main Features

• Pattern performance with emphasis on realtime
• 256 patterns in memory, each up to 4 bars long

operation
• Play the part keys in realtime to record patterns;
• All functions are right on the surface, with no
each part key can be instantly tweaked and

menus or pages to slow you down!
saved as a pattern’s sound set!

• Familiar 16-step key interface to easily create your • Delay and low-boost effects are provided

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ER-1 EasyStart Making connections 1. Connect ER-1 power supply connect audio cables from L/MONO1 and RIGHT outputs to powered monitor system, or use headphones (phone jack) connect external source(CD player, synth, mic, etc.) to Audio In 1 and 2 power-up monitor system and ER-1. 2. Part 1 key in PERCUSSION SYTHESIZER section will light on power-up strike any Part key repeatedly set MASTER VOLUME knob / monitor volume. Playing the demo songs 1. Press SONG key. (Displ

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ER-1 EasyStart Realtime Pattern Control ! Before you continue, turn OFF memory protect: Press GLOBAL CURSOR to Protect Rotate DIAL to “off” Press the PATTERN key to return to PATTERN mode. Copy a preset pattern to a new location: 1. Press PATTERN press CURSOR to set to "Pattern" rotate DIAL to select any pattern press WRITE rotate DIAL to pattern d.64 press WRITE again to copy the source pattern to d.64. In-store demo suggestion: Use pattern d.64 as the ed

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ER-1 EasyStart 4. Press STOP press to select Part 2 key (it will light), then select either Smooth or TrigHold as type of Motion Sequence press REC press PLAY to record toggle Reverse key off / on, to record new Motion sequence for part 2 press STOP press WRITE 2x to write pattern with the two new Motion sequences. ! Each time you record a new knob or switch change with the Motion sequence function, it will OVERWRITE the previous Motion sequence for that part. If you’re not satis

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ER-1 EasyStart Recording Patterns: Two ways to record patterns: Step or Realtime recording 1. Step Record a 1-bar pattern: Select an empty pattern (try d.28 or later) press REC press PLAY press each part key, then press the desired step keys (they will light) to enter the pattern data for that part. 2. Realtime Record a 1-bar pattern: Select an empty pattern turn on the Metronome: Press GLOBAL, then CURSOR or to Metronome rotate DIAL to “r – 1” (1-bar lead-in) press PATTERN p