KORG EMX-1 - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIBE MX
(subsequently referred to as the “EMX-1”).
The EMX-1 Music Production Station can be used
by anyone - from beginner to professional - to cre-
ate stunningly original music.
The panel knobs and keys allow you to edit sounds
intuitively and easily, and to create rhythms and
phrase patterns without the need to use any other
equipment. The EMX-1 is the ideal tool for the mu-
sician, DJ, sound creator, or desktop-music user
who wants an easy way to add originality to their
music. It's also an ideal compliment to any of the
other models in the ELECTRIBE series.
Main features
The ideal tool for producing dance and many other types
of music
The EMX-1 provides nine drum parts and five
synth parts. Since song arrangement editing is uni-
fied with the sound editing for each part, song pro-
duction is quick and easy.
“MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)” tone generator
system
The synth engine of the EMX-1 features Korg’s lat-
est technology — MMT (Multiple Modeling Tech-
nology). This system builds on the know-how that
was developed for the DSP technology used in the
Z1, MS2000, and Electribe series to create a wide
range of timbral variations with a few simple op-
erations.
The oscillator section provides a total of sixteen
different synthesis models that include not only
standard analog synthesizer models such as Wave-
form, Sync, Cross Mod, and Ring Mod; but also new
types not previously available, such as a Chord type
that can produce a full chord from a single note, a
Unison type that lets you detune the pitch of up to
six oscillators to create an extremely thick sound,
and a Waveshape type that mixes two oscillators
and then modulates the result to generate complex
waveforms.
The carefully selected parameters of the filter and
modulation sections boast a greatly improved
range, speed, and sound quality. In addition to four
filter types that can dramatically vary the sound
generated from the oscillator, the new Drive con-
trol can create the distinctive sound of analog dis-
tortion for sharp and powerful analog synth
sounds. For totally far-out sounds, we’ve added
BPF+ (Band Pass Filter Plus) with adjustable peak-
ing, plus you can use other parameters in conjunc-
tion with modulation from the LFO or EG.
207 drum waves for immediate use in your dance music
The EMX-1 features 207 built-in drum waves that
have been pre-processed to sound their best in your
music, immediately.
Analog synthesizer-style ease of editing
The front panel provides knobs and switches for
important sound parameters, allowing you to edit
sounds in realtime while you perform, and letting
you create sounds in the same way as on an analog
synthesizer.
Three simultaneous stereo effects processors
The EMX-1 provides three stereo effect processors,
each featuring 16 cutting-edge effect types. You can
use the Chain function to modify the way in which
the effects are connected to each other.
192 internal patterns programmed for many genres of
dance music
The EMX-1 can hold 256 patterns in memory. Each
one lets you store a sound and sequence (of up to
128 steps) for each part. When shipped, 192 of the
internal patterns are pre-programmed specifically
for dance music and other modern music styles.
64 songs
A sequence of patterns, mute data, and knob move-
ments can be saved as a “song” in each of the 64
song memories.
Intuitive pattern programming
The sixteen step keys on the front panel allow you
to enter data into pattern quickly, easily and intu-
itively. Of course, you can also use realtime record-
ing or step recording.
Motion sequencing
The EMX-1’s Motion Sequence feature lets you
record and loop knob movements and switch op-
erations, letting you create time-varying changes
in the tone during playback.
Newly-developed VALVE FORCE vacuum tube circuit
The EMX-1 features Korg’s newly-developed
VALVE FORCE technology, a completely analog
circuit that contains two actual vacuum tubes and
can be used as a mastering effect to enhance the
overall sound level. It delivers a rich, warm, and
clearly-defined sound that cannot be replicated by
digital technology alone. Use the TUBE GAIN knob