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Note: To adjust the mic volume, adjust settings in the
AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box. Please see
“Adjusting
the audio input,” below.
Adjusting the audio input
1. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button.
The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will
appear.
Note: The Global setting (G-SET) dialog box is shown
above. These input settings are used by the entire
KROSS. (see “Global audio input settings (G-SET) and
individual settings”)
2. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to set the Select
parameter to Line or Mic; then press the ENTER
button. Only the selected input is enabled.
3. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio
signal. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to move the
cursor to Gain, and adjust the volume of the input
signal. In general, adjust this so that the left and right
level meters move to approximately 70% of their full
scale. Make adjustments so that the sound of the
KROSS itself is appropriately balanced with the audio
input.
Note: If the input is overloaded, the level meter [LINE]
or [MIC] indicators will be highlighted.
4. To change the amount of effects, use Send1 and Send2
to adjust the amount of sound that is sent to the
effects.
Tip: Although it will depend on the settings of the
program or combination, Send2 typically applies reverb
and Send1 typically applies chorus. For more about
effect-related settings, please see “Effect settings for
audio input” on page 65.
(PAGE+) button. A dialog box will appear; press the
OK (MENU) button to save the settings.
Note: The explanation above is the procedure for saving
Global settings (G-SET). (see “Global audio input
settings (G-SET) and individual settings”)
you were in prior to the dialog box.
Connecting a guitar
Connect your guitar to the MIC IN jack. Please see the
“Connecting a mic” section above.
Note: Most guitars and basses (i.e., equipped with passive
pickups that do not have a preamp) produce a low output
level that cannot be recorded at a satisfactory volume or
quality. Route such instruments through a preamp or effect
unit before connecting them to the KROSS. If the output of
the preamp or effect unit is too high, and you cannot set an
appropriate input level, adjust the output level of the preamp
or effect unit. If your instrument has active-type pickups
with a built-in preamp, simply connect it directly.
Connecting an audio player
An audio player or other stereo line input source can be
connected to the LINE IN jack.
1. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to
the left, minimizing the volume.
2. Make sure that the AUDIO IN button is off (unlit).
3. Connect your audio player to the LINE IN jack.
4. Turn the AUDIO IN button on (lit) to enable the
input.
Note: By default, the MIC IN jack input is enabled;
change the setting to enable the LINE IN jack.
5. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button.
The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will
appear.
6. Note which input jack is enabled by the Select
parameter. The input jack where the option button is
on is enabled. To change the input, use the ◄►▲▼
cursor buttons to select Line, and press the ENTER
button to turn it on.
Note: It’s not possible to input audio via both the LINE
IN jack and MIC IN jack simultaneously.
7. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio
signal. Also adjust the volume control of your audio
player to set the appropriate volume.
8. If necessary, save the setting as described in step 4 of
“Adjusting the audio input,” above.
Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual
settings
The audio input of the KROSS is affected by settings that are
shared by the entire instrument (Global settings / G-SET)
and by individual settings that are made independently for
each program, combination, or MIDI song.
With the factory settings, the programs, combinations, and
MIDI songs are set to use G-SET by default. For some
sounds, individual settings have been made for the vocoder
sound or vocal effect.
Tip: Sounds with individual settings are stored in the
DRUM/SFX category.
Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN
button; the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box that
appears will differ depending
on whether the program or
combination is using global settings (G-SET) or individual
settings. In the upper left, you’ll see either [G-SET] or
[PROG] (or [COMBI] or [SEQ]).
The global setting dialog box contains a WRITE G-SET
(PAGE+) button; by pressing this button you can save the
edited settings as global settings. For individual settings,
press the DONE (MENU) button to close the dialog box, and
use the appropriate Write function to save the settings. For
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details on how to save, please see “Writing a Program or
Combination” on page 103.
Only in the case of input gain (Gain), the global setting
(G-SET) and the individual setting are shared. Use the
global setting (G-SET) to save the setting. Although
you can edit this in the AUDIO IN page or the QUICK
SETTING dialog box of each mode, you can’t save it as
an individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ).
Global setting (G-SET)
Individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ)
To create individual settings
In addition to using
the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING-
dialog box, you can also adjust this setting in the INPUT/
CTRL> AUDIO IN page of each mode. For a program,
combination, or MIDI song that uses G-SET, the upper left
of the screen will show the G-SET indication selected. By
clearing this selection you can adjust individual settings.
If you connect an optional damper pedal, foot switch, or foot
pedal, you’ll be able to control the KROSS using your feet.
Connecting a damper pedal
When you press the damper pedal, the notes you’ve pressed
will be sustained so that they will continue even after you
take your hands off the keyboard. This is also called a
sustain pedal; it has the same function as the damper pedal of
an acoustic piano.
If the optional Korg DS-1H damper is connected, you’ll be
able to take advantage of the “half-damper” effect, where the
depth that you press the pedal
will vary the amount of
damper that’s applied. If any other type of pedal is
connected, it will function as a damper switch.
In Combination or Sequencer mode, you can also select
settings so that the damper will be applied to some sounds
but not to other sounds.
1. Connect a Korg DS-1H damper pedal to the
DAMPER jack.
2. Set the polarity of the switch.
In the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page, set the Damper
Polarity parameter.
If you’re using the DS-1H, choose the (–) KORG
Standard setting. With the factory settings, (–) KORG
Standard is selected. If the operation is inverted when you
use a foot switch other than the DS-1H, simply set the
polarity to the (+) setting.
Note: The half-damper sensitivity is adjusted to a standard
value when the KROSS is shipped from the factory. If the
half-damper pedal you’re using does not respond
appropriately, please adjust the sensitivity. (see page 176 of
the Parameter Guide)
This lets
you use a simple foot switch, such as the Korg PS-1
or PS-3, as an assignable controller. The foot switch can
perform a wide variety of functions, such as:
• Selecting programs or favorites
• An assignable source for modulating sounds and effects
• Portamento on/off
• Sequencer start/stop or punch in/out
• Starting, pausing, and stopping audio recorder playback
or recording
• Tap Tempo
• Arpeggiator on/off
• Switch the Drum Track on/off
• Step sequencer RUN on/off
• Use various KROSS controls (modulation wheel, SW1/
SW2, etc.)
This button will always function in the same way regardless
of the Program, Combination, or Song you’ve selected. You
can assign the function in the Global/Media mode.
You can select programs by using a foot switch connected to
the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. By assigning the
appropriate function, you can increment or decrement the
program number in steps of one.
This lets you change Programs without using your hands–
which is great for quick Program changes in live
performance situations.
There are two ways of doing this: by assigning the foot
switch to Program Up/Down, or to Value Inc/Dec. Each of
these is suited
to a particular application, as described below.
• Program Up/Down: When performing with the usual
MAIN page or the favorites list open
• VALUE Inc/Dec: When performing with the sound
select list open
Assigning the foot switch to Program Up or Program Down
lets you directly control Program changes from the foot
switch. For most situations, this is the more straightforward
method.
To set this up:
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH input.
Use an optional PS-1 pedal switch.
