Korg 2E ii User Manual

The effect section of the TR provides one insert effect, 
two master effects, one master EQ (stereo 3-band EQ), 
and a mixer that controls the routing of these compo-
nents.

You can choose from 89 types of full-digital effects for 
each effect. The effects are categorized as follows.

In Program mode, insert effect can be used as part of 
the sound-creating process, in the same way that the 
output sound of the oscillator (OSC) is processed by 
the filter and amp to create the final sound. Then the 
master effects

 can be used to apply spatial-type effects 

such as reverb. The stereo 3-band master EQ located 
immediately before the OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO 
and R outputs is used to make final adjustments in 
tone. These settings can be made independently for 
each program.

In Combination mode, and Sequencer mode, insert 
effect

 can be used to help create the sound of each tim-

bre/track. The master effects are used to apply overall 
spatial processing, and the master EQ is used to make 
overall adjustments in tone.
These settings are made in Combination mode inde-
pendently for each combination, and in Sequencer 
mode for each song the entire mode.

In Sampling mode (if the separately sold EXB-SMPL 
option is installed), the sound of an external source 
that is input from AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 can be pro-
cessed by the insert effect as the sound is sampled. 
Sampling mode settings are made by the “Input 1” and 
“Input 2” parameters of the SMPL 1.1: Recording, 
Input/Pref page. The settings here are valid only 
within Sampling mode.

The external input from AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 (if the 
separately sold EXB-SMPL option is installed) can be 
used outside of Sampling mode. In Program, Combi-
nation, and Sequencer modes, the external input sound 
can be processed by the insert effect, master effects, 
and master EQ.
This means that you can use the TR as a 2-in/4-out 
effect processor.

The insert effect, master, effects, and master EQ that 
can be used in each mode are structured identically. 
However, you can change the routing to specify how 
the oscillator(s) of a program, the timbres of a combi-
nation, or the tracks of a song will be sent to the insert 
effect or master effects. In the pages that follow, we will 
explain how you can make routing settings and effect 
settings in each mode.

1 Select the PROG 7.1: Ed-InsertFX, BUS page.

2 Set “BUS Select (All OSCs)” to specify where the 

 The output will not be sent to the insert effect. 

After passing through the master EQ, the sound will 
be sent to AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and 
R.
IFX:

 The output will be sent to insert effect IFX.

The output will be sent to AUDIO OUTPUT 

(INDIVIDUAL) 1 or 2. It will not be sent to the 
insert effect, the master effects, or the master EQ.

01–15

Filter and dynamics effects, such as EQ and com-
pressor

16–31

Pitch and phase modulation effects, such as chorus 
and phaser

32–40

Other modulation and pitch-shift effects such as 
rotary speaker and pitch shifter

41–51

Early reflection and delay effects

52–57

Reverb effects

58–89

Mono and mono-chain effects in which two mono 
effects are connected in series