Korg PA3 User Manual

Dynamics (Dynamic)

Select this option when you do not use any effects.

This effect compresses the input signal to regulate the level and
give a “punchy” effect. It is useful for guitar, piano, and drum
sounds. This is a stereo compressor. You can link left and right
channels, or use each channel separately.

This parameter selects whether the left and right channels are
linked to control both signals simultaneously, or whether each
channel is controlled independently.

The “Sensitivity” parameter sets the sensitivity of the compres-
sor. If this parameter is set to a higher value, lower level sounds
will be boosted. With a higher Sensitivity, the overall volume
level is higher. To adjust the final volume level, use the “Output
Level” parameter.

This parameter controls the attack level.

When playing chords on an electric piano or similar instrument,
it’s  helpful  to  use  a  compressor  to  keep  each  note  smooth  and
well-balanced. In addition to a distinctive percussive accent, it
will  also  provide  a  long  sustain.  This  effect  models  a  popular
compressor with a clean sound that’s perfect for pop and funk
music.

The Limiter regulates the input signal level. It is similar to the
Compressor, except that the Limiter compresses only signals that
exceed the specified level to lower unnecessary peak signals. The
Limiter applies a peaking-type EQ to the trigger signal (which
controls the degree of the Limiter effect), allowing you to set any
band width to be covered. This effect is a stereo limiter. You can
link left and right channels, or use each channel individually.

a

Envelope 
Select

L/R Mix, 
L/R Individ-
ually

Determines whether the left and 
right channels are linked or used 
separately

b

Sensitivity

1...100

Sets the sensitivity

c

Attack

1...100

Sets the attack level

d

EQ Trim

0...100

Sets the EQ input level

e

Pre LEQ Fc

Low, 
Mid-Low

Selects the cutoff frequency (low or 
mid-low) of the low-range equalizer

Pre HEQ Fc

High, 
Mid-High

Selects the cutoff frequency (high 
or mid-high) of the high-range 
equalizer

f

Pre LEQ Gain 
[dB]

–15.0...+15.0

Sets the gain of the Low EQ

Pre HEQ Gain 
[dB]

–15.0...+15.0

Sets the gain of the High EQ

g

Output Level

0...100

Sets the output level of the 
compressor

Src

Off...Tempo

Selects the modulation source for 
the compressor output level

Amt

–100...+100

Sets the modulation amount for the 
compressor output level

h

Wet/Dry

Dry, 1:99...99:1, 
Wet

Sets the Balance between the wet 
and dry signal

Src

Off...Tempo

Selects a modulation source for 
Wet/Dry

Amt

–100...+100

Sets the modulation amount for 
Wet/Dry

Sensitivity

1...100

Sets the sensitivity

Attack

1...100

Sets the attack level

Level

0...100

Sets the output level of the compressor

Wet/Dry

Dry, 1 : 99...
99 : 1, Wet

Sets the Balance between the wet and dry 
signal

Source

Off...Tempo

Selects the modulation source for the 
compressor output level

Amount

–100...+100

Sets the modulation amount for the 
compressor output level

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