Korg Speaker System User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Korg TRITON proX, TRITON pro, or TRITON music worksta-
tion/sampler. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the 
instrument as directed.
 
The owner’s manuals and how to use 
them
 
The TRITON proX, TRITON pro, and TRITON come 
with the following owner’s manuals.
• Basic Guide
• Parameter Guide
• Voice Name List
 
Basic Guide
 
First read this manual carefully to gain a basic under-
standing of the instrument and to learn basic opera-
tion.
 
“Introduction”
 
 explains the function of each part, how 
to make connections, basic operation, and gives an 
overview of each mode.
 
“Quick Start”
 
 explains basic topics (hearing the demo 
songs, selecting sounds, convenient functions for per-
formance). If you wish to begin playing immediately, 
read this section first.
 
“Basic Functions”
 
 contains mode-by-mode explana-
tions of what you need to know to edit sounds, record 
on the sequencer, and record samples. This section also 
explains how to use the arpeggiator, effects, and MIDI.
 
“Appendices”
 
 explains how to install the Korg MIDI 
Driver that you will need when connecting the instru-
ment to the TO HOST connector or to a computer, and 
lists the specifications etc.
 
Parameter Guide
 
The Parameter Guide contains explanations and other 
information regarding the operations of the parame-
ters and settings on the TRITON proX, TRITON pro, 
and TRITON. The explanations are organized by 
mode, page, and tab. Explanations and other informa-
tion on the effects and their parameters are also pro-
vided for each effect.
Refer to this guide when an unfamiliar parameter 
appears in the display, or when you need to know 
more about a particular function.
 
Voice Name List
 
This lists the multisamples and drumsamples that are 
built into the TRITON proX, TRITON pro, and TRI-
TON, and the factory preset combinations, programs, 
drum kits, and user arpeggio patterns.
Refer to these lists when you wish to know more about 
the preloaded sounds.
 
Conventions in this manual
 
References to the TRITON proX, TRITON pro, and 
TRITON
 
The TRITON proX, TRITON pro, and TRITON are col-
lectively referred to in this manual as the TRITON.
 
Switches and knobs [  ]
 
References to the switches, dials, and knobs on the 
TRITON’s panel are enclosed in square brackets [  ]. 
References to 
 
buttons
 
 or 
 
tabs
 
 indicate objects in the 
LCD display screen.
 
Parameters in the LCD display screen “  “
 
Parameters displayed in the LCD screen are enclosed 
in double quotation marks “  “.
 
Boldface type
 
Parameter values are printed in boldface type.
Content that is of particular importance is also printed 
in boldface type.
 
Procedure steps  
 
1
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
3
 
 ...
 
Steps in a procedure are listed as 
 
1
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
3
 
 ...
 
 
p.
 
 
These indicate pages or parameter numbers to which 
you can refer.
 
Symbols 
 
 ,  , 
 
These symbols respectively indicate cautions, advice, 
and MIDI-related explanations.
 
Example screen displays
 
The values of the parameters shown in the example 
screens of this manual are only for explanatory pur-
poses, and may not necessary match the values that 
appear in the LCD screen of your instrument.
 
MIDI-related explanations
 
CC#
 
 is an abbreviation for Control Change Number.
In explanations of MIDI messages, 
 
numbers in square 
brackets [  ]
 
 always indicate hexadecimal numbers.
Malfunctions due to incorrect operation may cause the 
contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that 
you save important data on a floppy disk. Please be 
aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any 
damages which may result from loss of data.
Also, when digitally recording copyrighted audio 
material from a DAT or CD etc., you must obtain per-
mission for use. Please be aware that Korg will accept 
no responsibility for any copyright violations which 
may occur through your use of this product.
 
* Company names, product names, and names of for-
mats etc. are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective owners.
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