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CONNECTION WITH GUITAR3
PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE]4
OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE]5
CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode]6
SAVING EFFECTS [PROGRAM WRITE]8
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all the Instructions before using the product.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the KORG A5 GUITAR Performance Signal Processor. To get the most out of this advanced instrument and enjoy it in its optimum condition for the longest possible time, please read this manual carefully, and keep it handy. TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND TERMINALS2 CONNECTION WITH GUITAR3 PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE]4 OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE]5 CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode]6 UTILITY7 S
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND TERMINALS FRONT PANEL Input Level This controls the volume of Input signal received from the input jack Output Level PeakIndicator Bypass Key This controls the volume of the output signal. For visual monitoring of the Input level while making Pressing this key toggles the bypass function adjustments. Adjust the input level so that the Peak Write Key ON/OFF. While the bypass is ON The A5 GUITAR Indicator occasionally but not constantly lights up. This executes
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CONNECTION WITH GUITAR 1 Connect the guitar to the INPUT jack on the rear panel. 2 Connect the guitar amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel. (For best results, use both jacks for stereo output. For monaural operation, connect to the L/MONO jack.) 3 For pedal volume- control- playing, connect the optional volume pedal, KORG KVP- 001. (See page9 for more details) 4 Input signal can be monitored in stereo by connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES |ack. 5. After making connection wi
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE] About Preset Programs The A5 GUITAR has a total of 30 effect programs stored in6 banks. Each bank holds 5 effect programs. Banks 2-6 are factory presets with a total of 25 preset programs. Bank1 is the user area for storing edited effect programs (see page 8 for details). USER Area BANK1 PROGRAM1 PROGRAM2 PROGRAM3 PROGRAM4 PROGRAM5 (Thisarea can store edited BANK2 PROGRAM1 PROGRAM2 PROGRAM3 PROGRAM4 PROGRAM5 BANK3 PROGRAM1 PROGRAM2 PROGRAM3 PROGRAM4 PROGRAM
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OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE] The A5 GUITAR'S effect system Is constructed of five basic effects that are connected ina row, as in the diagram below. Each individual effect can be edited and combined with other effects to create an effect program. Each of the five effects ina program can be independently turned on and off. 1 Press the Mode Select Switch to enter the Manual/Edit 2 Press the EFCT/PROG switches to toggle the effectson mode. The mode LED above the Mode Select Switc
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CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode] About "Parameters" and "Editing" Changing the settings of individual effects such as the balance between direct sound and effect output Is called "editing". "Parameters" are the specific settings inside each effect with values thai are changeable for "editing". Editing of parameters can be done in two ways. 1 ) Finda program that sounds closest to what you want, and create your own by editing that program. 2) Pick any program in the user area, and st
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6 Repeat the same procedures for changing other parameters. 3 Slide the Bank/Effect selector to the effect you wish to edit. The figure below shows selecting the 'DIST/OD" (Each individual parameters are explained on pages 10 12. (Distortion/Overdrive), for example, See the attached Effect Parameter List for the parameter values in each preset program.) NOTE It is possible to edit the parameters of an effect which is turned off. Make sure that the Bank/Effect selector is In the position of the e
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SAVING EFFECTS [PROGRAM WRITE] When you wish to keep the programs you have edited, use the Program Write function to save them into the user area. In the A5 GUITAR, Bank 1 is the user area which stores up to 5 edited effect programs. Unless you use this function to save the data, the programs you have edited wiII be erased as soon as you select another program. NOTE Saving a program into a particular program number in Bank1 wiII erase the current program data In that number. (Upon leaving the KO
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 1 Comparison with Preset Data When you wish to compare an edited program with preset programs or programs stored In the user area, the dotted LED in the Bank/Value can be very useful. The dotted LED appears in each of the following modes: A) In the Program mode C) In the Edit mode Selectinga bank alone does not selecta program in that bank. When each of the pararneters are edited within a preset After selecting the desired bank you must use the EFF/PROG program, the dotted
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EFFECT PARAMETER LIST 1. COMPRESSOR [COMPRESSOR] This is a limiter effect which suppresses the high level attack transients of an input signal sound by compressing that signal. This effect helps emphasize the attack sound or lengthen the sustain sound by raising the level asa sound decays. Parameters: A SENS (SENS) [0-15] Degree of the compressor effect. The larger this value, the greater the sustain or the attack is emphasized. B ATTACK (ATTACK) [0-7] Speed of the attack. The higher this value,
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3.3 BAND EQ [3 BAND EQ] •This is an equalizer with3 frequency bands: BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE. The center frequency for the MIDDLE band is programmable A BASS (BASS GAIN) [-7..7] Gain for equalizing (cutting or boosting) low band (100 Hz) B MID FREQ (MIDDLE [1-8] The center frequency for the MIDDLE band. The FREQUENCY) larger this va!ue the higher the center frequency. (1 =200 Hz,2= 550Hz,3= 800 Hz, 4=1 kHz, 5= 125 kHz,6=2 kHz,7=4 kHz,8=5 kHz) C MID (MIDDLE GAIN) [-7..7] Gain for equalizing (cutt
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5. REVERB/DELAY [REV/DELAY] This effect has a total of7 effects including various reverb, delay and echoverb effects. The reverb effects provide spacial depth toa sound by simulating the ambience and reverberation characteristics of natural locations such as a concert hall ora room. The delay effect provides repeated echo reflections to a sound. The echoverb effect Is a combination of reverb and delay Parameters: A MODE (MODE) [1-7] 1 HALL REVERB 2 ENSEMBLE HALL REVERB 3 ROOM REVERB 4 PLATE REVE
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ERROR MESSAGES L (Battery Low) When the above message appears immedeately after turning on the A5 GUITAR (or when "F" appears in the display upon every start- up), the battery for internal memory backup needs to be replaced. Contact the KORG distributor nearest you or your local KORG dealer or service center and havea qualified technician replace it. TROUBLESHOOTING Ifa problem occurs during normal operation of the A5 GUITAR, follow the suggestions below and check the A5 GUITAR to spot and remed
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS • Internal Effects: COMPRESSOR, DISTORTION,3 BAND EQUALIZER, CHORUS/FLANGER, REVERB/DELAY • Program: Preset= 25, User Programmable =5 • Front Panel: VOLUME: INPUT VOLUME PARAMETER EDITORS, OUTPUT VOLUME KEY SW: BANK/EFFECT SELECTOR, WRITE KEY, BYPASS KEY, EFCT/PROG SWITCHES, MODE SELECT SWITCH DISPLAY: BANK/VALUE DISPLAY,8 SEGMENT LED x 2. DOT TYPE LEDS: EFCT/PROG LEDS, MODE LEDS, PEAK INDICATOR • Rear Panel: POWER SWITCH DC9V JACK INPUT TERMINAL OUTPUT TERMINAL x2 (R,
