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Bypass/mute, Tuner, Bypass/mute tuner – KORG Personal Multi-Effect Processor PX5D User Manual

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You can also adjust the settings so that the π/ CUR-
SOR will adjust the master level (

p.18 “Specifying the

function of the Value encoder”).

Bypass/Mute

When you press the TAP/BYPASS button for approxi-
mately one second, the PX5D will be bypassed, and the
original sound will be dry (no effects). The effect chain
will blink, and the display will indicate “BYPASS” for
approximately one second.
If you press and hold the TAP/BYPASS button for ap-
proximately two seconds, the output signal will be mut-
ed. The effect chain will blink rapidly, and the display
will indicate “MUTE” for approximately one second.
Bypass/mute will be turned off when you press the TAP/
BYPASS

button once again. You can also return to Play

mode by pressing the EXIT button. Bypass or Mute can
also be entered from modes other than Play mode.

You can also activate Bypass or Mute using two foot
switches connected to the PX5D (

p.34 “ FOOTSW”).

Tuner

The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute.

meter

center mark

sharp

note name

calibration

1

Play a single string on your guitar or bass.
The LCD will show the note name and the calibra-
tion. If the pitch is more than a semitone higher than
the note name, a sharp symbol will appear at the
upper right of the note name.

2

The display area will act as a meter to show the pitch.
Tune each string of your guitar or bass so that the
indicator above the center mark is lit.

3

When you press either the TAP/BYPASS button, the
tuner (bypass/mute) will be turned off. You can also
return to Play mode by pressing the EXIT button.

Calibration (Standard pitch A = 440)
You can use the Value encoder to adjust the calibration
in the range of A = 438 Hz–445 Hz. The calibration set-
ting you make will remain until the power is turned off.
Once the power is turned off, calibration will be reset to
A = 440 Hz

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