Korg m50-73 User Guide

Quick Start

You can recall the saved settings by holding down the
RESET CONTROLS switch and turning each knob of
the control surface (see page 21).

2. Below the control surface there are four chord

trigger switches.

You can use these to trigger chords (of up to eight
notes).

This is a useful way to play chords, or to use the
arpeggiator. You can easily assign notes or chords to
the switches (see page 21).

Performing with the arpeggiator

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically
generates arpeggios (broken chords). A typical
arpeggiator generates an arpeggio from a chord that
you play on the keyboard.

You can use the four knobs of the control surface to
modify the arpeggio that is generated.

1. Press the ARP ON/OFF switch (the key will light).

When you play the keyboard, the arpeggiator will
generate an arpeggio.

Note:

With the factory settings, the arpeggiator will

automatically turn on when you select certain
programs.

2. Press the control surface ARP switch, and operate

knob 1 (Gate), knob 2 (Velocity), knob 3 (Length),
and knob 4 (Octave).

Knob 1 (GATE) changes the duration of the
arpeggiated notes.

Knob 2 (VELOCITY) changes the loudness of the
arpeggiated notes.

Knob 3 (LENGTH) changes the length of the arpeggio
pattern.

Knob 4 (OCTAVE) changes the range of pitches in
which the arpeggio is generated.

When a knob is in the center position (12 o’clock), the
settings will have the values that are stored in the
program.

Note:

Depending on the program that’s selected,

operating knob 4 may not produce any effect.

3. Adjust the tempo of the arpeggio.

You can adjust the tempo either by turning the TEMPO
knob or by pressing the TAP TEMPO switch several
times at the desired interval.

Performing with the Drum Track

This feature provides an easy way to play a wide
variety of Drum Track patterns using the M50’s high-
quality drum programs. Playing a Program or
Combination along with Drum Track patterns is a
convenient way to come up with phrases or work out
the structure of your song.

1. Select Combination mode or Program mode.

For this example, press the MODE PROG switch to
select Program mode, and access the Prog P0: Play–
Main page. If another page is displayed, you’ll need to
press the EXIT switch one or two times.

2. Press the DRUM TRACK ON/OFF switch.

The ON/OFF switch will be lit or blinking. This will
depend on the setting of the program.

If it’s lit, the Drum Track pattern has begun playing.
Press the ON/OFF switch once again to stop.

If it’s blinking, the Drum Track pattern will start when
you play the keyboard, touch a chord switch, or when
a MIDI note-on is received.

3. To change the Drum Track pattern, use “Pattern

Bank” and “Pattern No.” to select the desired
pattern.

Note:

You can create your own original Drum Track

patterns (see PG page 208).

4. Use “Drum Track Program” to select the program

that will be played by the Drum Track pattern.

Note:

Only programs in category number 15 (Drums)

can be selected.

Pattern

Bank/No.

Drum Track

Program