EXB-PCM02 - Musical accessory KORG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Expansion Board
Brand	Korg
Model	EXB-PCM02
Category	Musical Accessory
Dimensions (approx.)	10 x 10 x 2 cm (4 x 4 x 0.8 in)
Weight (approx.)	50 g (1.8 oz)
Power Supply	Powered via host device
Main Functions	Adds PCM sound waveforms to compatible Korg synthesizers
Compatibility	Select Korg synthesizers with expansion slot
Installation	Plug-in module; insert into designated expansion slot
Safety Precautions	Handle with care; avoid static discharge; power off device before installation
Cleaning	Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the connectors
Spare Parts & Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact Korg support if defective
General Information	Part of Korg's EXB series; expands sound palette

Frequently Asked Questions - EXB-PCM02 KORG

What is the Korg EXB-PCM02?

The Korg EXB-PCM02 is an expansion board that adds PCM sound waveforms to compatible Korg synthesizers.

Which synthesizers are compatible with the EXB-PCM02?

It is designed for select Korg synthesizers that have an expansion slot, such as the Trinity, Triton, or OASYS series. Check your synth's manual for compatibility.

How do I install the EXB-PCM02?

Power off your synthesizer, open the expansion slot cover, insert the board firmly into the slot, and secure it. Then power on and follow any initialization steps in the manual.

Do I need to install drivers?

No drivers are needed. The board is plug-and-play once installed in a compatible host device.

What sounds are included on the EXB-PCM02?

It contains a set of PCM waveforms including various acoustic and electronic sounds, enhancing the synth's sound library.

Can I use multiple EXB boards simultaneously?

Some synthesizers allow multiple expansion boards. Check your device's specifications for the maximum number of EXB slots.

How do I clean the EXB-PCM02?

Use a dry, soft cloth to gently wipe the edge connector. Avoid liquids and abrasive materials.

What should I do if the board is not recognized?

Ensure the board is fully seated in the slot, the synth is powered off during installation, and check for compatibility with your specific synth model.

Is the EXB-PCM02 user-serviceable?

No, it is not user-serviceable. If defective, contact Korg support or an authorized service center.

Where can I find the user manual?

The manual can be downloaded for free from notice-facile.com or other online resources. Search for 'Korg EXB-PCM02 manual'.

USER MANUAL EXB-PCM02 KORG

When installing, servicing, or replacing parts for this product, do not perform any action that is not prescribed in the owner's manual.

Do not apply excessive force to the electronic components or connectors on the circuit board, and do not disassemble it. Electrical shock, fire, or malfunction may result.

Before installing this product, disconnect the power supply cable of the device in which it is being installed, and disconnect any cables that connect peripheral devices. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock or malfunctions.

Caution

Do not allow this product to become wet, and do not place objects on top of it. Doing so will cause malfunctions.

Before touching this product, touch a metal part of the device into which it will be installed, so that any static electricity in your body will be discharged. Failure to do so will risk damaging the electronic components by static electricity.

When handling this product, be careful not to touch the leads (wires protruding from the electronic components) on the rear side of the circuit board. Injury may result.

When installing this product, do not touch any unrelated parts or circuit boards. Electric shock or malfunction may result.

When installing this product, be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges or parts of this product or of the device into which this product is being installed.

When installing this product, be careful not to drop screws etc. into the device into which this product is being installed.

The manufacturer makes no warrantee regarding possible malfunctions or damage that may result from improper use or modification. The manufacturer also will take no responsibility for any damages that may result from loss or disappearance of data.

Installing this product

For the procedure of installing this product, refer to the owner's manual of the device into which the product is being installed. If you have any questions, please contact your local Korg distributor.

Cautions when installing an option board

In order to install the board correctly, please pay attention to the following points.

Be careful of static electricity, which may damage components inside the product or on the board. Before beginning the installation, touch an unpainted metal part of the chassis or the grounding terminal of a grounded device to discharge any static electricity that may be present in your body.

Perform the installation according to the steps given in the directions, making sure that the board is installed correctly and in the correct orientation.

Verify that the option board has been installed correctly. If installation is incorrect, faulty connections or a shorted power supply can cause malfunctions.

All the screws that are removed will be used, so be careful not to lose any.

Using screws of the incorrect shape or length can cause malfunctions or damage to the product. Use only the screws that were included with the option board or the screws that were fastened in the instrument.

When installing or removing the board, be careful not to drop parts or the option board into the instrument.

Make sure that the attaching screws are tightened firmly, and are not loose.

Handle the board with care. Subjecting it to physical shock (by dropping or pressing it) may cause damage or malfunctions.

Be careful not to touch any exposed metal portions of the circuit board, or any parts that are not essential to the installation process.

Avertissement

1104 DFH Printed in Japan

© 1999 KORG INC.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. Conforme an Regiment Canadian NMB-003 class R.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg EXB-PCM01/02

expansion board. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please carefully read this manual and the owner's manual of the instrument into which the expansion board is being installed, and use it as directed.

The EXB-PCM is a 16 Mbyte expansion PCM ROM. When it is installed, a wide variety of new PCM data will be added to your instrument.

EXB-PCM01: 32 multisamples, mainly stereo pianos and vintage keyboards etc.

EXB-PCM02: 39 multisamples, mainly stereo strings, stereo brass, and choir etc.

The included floppy disk contains programs and combinations that use the added PCM data.

For the loading procedure, refer to the owner's manual of the instrument into which the expansion board is being installed.

Installation

For details on installing this unit, refer to the owner's manual for the instrument into which it is being installed. If you have any questions, please contact your local Korg distributor.

Introduction

EXB-PCM02 (C BANK.PCG / D BANK.PCG)

#	Name Category B Pattern	Acp SWA Pattern Run
C01	Studie Strings	WF: U128 Supra-tallic U128 Elonge Penc	On	On
C02	Samie & Myer Keypaved U16k E.	WF: U151 Latin-drum On Hop 1	On
C03	Slutter Complex & SE	U176 80-3 Chunk	On	Off
C04	Jajape Men Pads	WF: U141 Drum & Bass 2 On U142 ALTERNATE1	On
C05	Street Beets Rhythmic Pattern L	On U177 Percescens Lw2 Hiplup 2	On
C06	Hawaii 50-Human BrassReed	WF: FMX UP	On	Off
C07	Chryse-Salda-FHO Lusopine	WF: U108 Cigar Picking On U109 Stp Saw Down On
C08	Coil Bond Spell Boxless	WF: U145 6 Seat WTA LP	On
C09	Horror Orchesca Chlec-fled	On CU100 Random U111 Random Up	On
C10	Silver Lining MotionSynth	On U128 Zega mate U128 Hiplup 2	On
C11	Old Thriller Set Rhythmic Pattern L	On U128 UP Lw2 Smooth Hop On
C12	Acid Class Rhythmic Pattern L	On U128 Gated Pattern 1 U128 Acid	On	On
C13	Shade Cholec-de Chlec-fled	WF: F07 ALTERNATE1 U128 White REt On
C14	Asian Foren On U177 World	Elonge Penc	On	Off
C15	Big Technologies Springs	Fst F00 UP	On	Off
C16	Luo Parade World	On U178 Elonge Penc	On
C17	Wooddings Off Orchedral	F002 UP NOL DOWN	On
C18	Cegans Pure Keyboard U102 Uf	WF: F02 UP	On
C19	Charvoker Complex & sec	On U56 Drun't n Bass 4 U56 Hs#o's Atp Opt Off
C20	Celestic Meeting Pads	WF: F02 UP NOL UP	On
C21	Eni Hot Tubes Organ U177, Pecan	UF: U105 Heavy Rock O20 Hs#o's Atp Opt
C22	Sings Dynamic Springs	WF: F003 UP NOL UP	On
C23	Tech Trip Complex & SS	On U128 Quakes NOL UP	On
C24	Brassensible/Arp On Brass-Rovel	FN00 UP	On
C25	Seleonic Rhythmic Pattern U	On U 56 Drum's Bass 4 On U57 Tlanchet Atp Opt
C26	Bans & Michlo Rhythmic Pattern L	WF: U158 Drum's Bass 2 U56 Linke Sales On
C27	Packed Grass-Area Keyboard U102 Uf	WF: F03 UP	On
C28	Monkey/Satko/Cave Keyboard U102 Uf	UF: U158 Bigballs 1 Hop 1	On
C29	Trace/EXP Springs Springs	WF: F02 ALTERNATE1 U133 AT FONATE1	On
C30	Northern Lights On Moistyships	WF: Kalimba Grove On WTA BANOM	On
C31	Rumme/Goldu's Gauge Top 70x Closed	WF: U100 Great Serum 1 U100 Guitar Serum 1 On
C32	Powerem Split Rhythmic Pattern L	WF: U128 Heavy Rock On Spt Smooth Hop On
C33	Blue Pow & Hi-Ol Chlec-fled	WF: U105 Arca Apeppio On U105 Arca Apeppio On
C34	Starby Keys Keyperform U177, Fairson	WF: U126 DHFE U126 Verrian On
C35	High Rich	WF: U124 UNCH UP U124 UP
C36	In The Choice Scope Pads	WF: U106 Truncy Comp-Mg NFW UP
C37	Grand Organ Organ F00 20	WF: F001 DOWN On

#	NameCategory B Patte	Agr. SWA Pattern Run
057	Warin OrchestraOrcheloid	Off	U92E Auto ArpeggoNOS ALTERNATE2	On
058	Zilano Grace Sox,Rhythmic Pattern L	On	U93 Ethnic Pers.CN: Balla-Picking GT	On
059	Piko Lovee Shoe,Rhythmic Pattern L	On	U95 Drumn-Boss 3N2: House Pads	On
060	Power FormsBranBoed	SE	N90 UPN90 UP	On
061	Kerkap Ilias OnRhythmic Pattern L	U97 Hip Hop 2N52: Heavy Rock	On	On
062	Ginsland Farn City OnRhythmic Pattern L	U97L Flash-Inema OnN55: BD/HD/SD Locks	On	On
063	Carmise MarginHills On	On	U97 Fuel Bars/GuitarN45: Rock	On
064	Cartel FamilyOrcheloid	Off	N90 UPN90T Rock, Fish...	On
065	Jam in NYCigsBox-Boxel	Off	U97 Ethnic Pers.N90 UP	On
066	Sand Of PowerRhythmic Pattern L	On	U92 Funk Bars/GuitarN52: Heavy Rock	On
067	Green FunkBraspslin	OL 2108 Sighrato 2N90 UP	On	On
068	PhilharmonicGroceryal	ON	N90 UPN90 UP	On
069	Humana Flave PadKeyboard PMO UP	SF	N90 UPN90 UP	On
070	Traniblic Synth Of Syth	NOS ALTERNATE2N90 UP	On	On
071	Busy ChoirPods	Off C128 GuardsU96: Duma Comp 2	On	On
072	Red OrganOrgan N702 ALTERATE2	Off	N90 ALTERNATE2On	On
073	Mood In TestWorld	Off	N90 ALTERNATE2U92: Anno Arpeggo	On
074	Bell Feeding Pods	Off	N91 RANTOMN90 UP	On
075	Tar Blind BraceBrasReed	Off	U96 Hip Hop 1U93: Technolabs BIG 3	On
076	Soprano XL splitLeveSpills	Off	U92 Piano Comp 1U93: Latin Box	On
077	Stella 13 Swing OFGoldier Painted	U98 Cupar PickingN47: Glass Guitar	On	On
078	Selena KeysKeyboard PMO UP	SF	N90 UPN90 UP	Off
079	ClassoChickbitsDx/Hills	Off	U93: Techno-Bass StiftN56: Tribal Box	On
080	WordsFraggianOrcheloid	Off	N90 UPN90 UP	On
081	EvaporationsPods	Off N90 ALTERNATE2On	On	On
082	Red LittleRhythmic Pattern L	On U96 Eightezs 2N67: Hip Hop 2	On	On
083	Rhizogic RockersRhythmic Pattern L	Off U97: Country-Picking GT 1N52: Heavy Rock	On	On
084	ChickmanClitchelad	OffN90 UPN90 UP	On	On
085	PumboselKeyboard PMO UP	Off U153 Drum's Base 1 On	Off	On
086	AndromedaMelonoyline	On	N90 ALTERNATE2N90 UP	On
087	Curassic ChairPods	OffN90 UPN90 UP	On	On
088	Dirty Old ItOrgan U52: HeavyRock	OffN45 SeatRock	On	On
089	Shing Sword 1ststicks	OffN92 ALTERNATE2L138 min/Soft riseOn	On	On
090	Jourys To BeRoll-Sallet/Perc	Off U129 Special SequenceNRA KNA/KOM	On	On
091	Soft Spine-splitLess/Pepsilon	Off N90 UPN90 UP	On	On
092	Sharp SpragueRhythmic Pattern Plc	On U945 SodN06 UP	Off	On
093	Rhythm BassRhythmic Pattern L	On U95: Smooth Hop OnN58: Drum in Bass 6 On

#	Name Category B Pattern Run			Run
574	Bipstick/Strigsat Keyboard #DB UP	Off	NO3 UP	On
675	Gitter VaxMoton/Synth	Off	POO ALTERNATE1NO3 UP	On
676	Dyran/Punches OnFCrystal/Del	NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
677	Sepflox & AdlassRhythmic Pattern F	OnNO3 UP	C15L Latin drums On
678	Lightweight/PicksGuitar/Plucked	OU	UO3 Guitar Stram 1UO3 Guitar Serum 5	On
679	Rad/SplitRhythmic Pattern F	On UO3 Smooth Hop On	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
580	Wixu S#### OffFNCrystal/Del	ALTERNATE1LO, L23, Seeds R/CN On
581	Ballard Piano Mix.	Off NO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
582	Big Baby SyncSynth	Off NO3 ALTERNATE2NO3 UP	NO3 UP	Off
583	Majestic Arp/SW# Pads	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
584	Chinese LaceAvecl	Off NO3 Mallet RollerUO3 Shs Chunk	ON	On
585	O'Ortice & Pine.Cranchial	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
586	Red NovemberMadianSynth	Off D59 ShocklyNAO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
587	Mute/Brasq Arp OffFNCrystal Board/Del	NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
588	Airy String RedPads	Off NO3 DOWNNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
589	Line & AdlassRhythmic Pattern F	On C15L Latin drums On		On
590	Sed CarrRhythmic Pattern F	On U5L Latin-crams OnU5L Drum n Bass On	On	On
591	Doche FitsDy's/Ile	On U63 Smooth Hop OnU78: SOU/111/SD Ileha On	On	On
592	Two Fingers RollCerchival	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
593	Hearty StragsPads	Off NO3 RANXOMUO3 UP No3 Expressed Head	On	On
594	Cond BrocerRhythmic Pattern F	On U732: BD/H/H/SD Inths On		On
595	Tack On, Duke"Rhythmic Pattern F	On U732 Heavy RockOn Open Funk Bass 2 On		On
596	Small SeamlessCerchival	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
597	WAH a Trang!Keyboard #DB UP	Off U146 Shuffle 1 Off		On
598	Hardened MeadLeadSpool	On UO3-88 ChunkUO3 "Shs" Chacin' Arp On		Off
599	Gospel KeysRhythmic Pattern F	U732: SOU/111/SD Ileha OnU732 "Perceance On		On
100	S&T In FoobyKeyboard #DB UP	Off U732 Latin-crams On		On
101	Body StringsStringing	Off UO29 Arau Arreggie OnUO29 Stning Malchy On		On
102	Luster PadMultiSynth	On U78 RegmaticOn No3 House 1 Gym On		Off
103	Swell Apps/Crd#Screwed	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
104	Sitz FlukeStrumRhythmic Thread F	On U78 Eaga musicOn 65 Smooth Hop On		On
105	Bass & SlakesBrassPlots	Off U146 Blueparts 1U146 "Jazz 2 On		On
106	Dirty Pen OrganOrgan PQQ UP	Off U745 R SkatLTM On		On
107	Shell SollesPads	Off NO3 ALTERNATE2NO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
108	Bank Ary/NallarsCerchical	Off NO3 UPNO3 UP	NO3 UPNO3 UP	On
109	StableLeasePads	Off U55 Drama/Box 3 OnU77 "Procesion On		On
110	C Guitar KnacksGuitar/ Plucked	Off UO3 Guitar Stram 4UO3 Guitar Scarm 2 On		On

#	Name Category B Pattern	Aur SWA Pattern Run
		in Run
11	Bikhedsome Ball/Valle/Face	On	U94 Kalimbe Grace 2014 RANDOM	On
12	Paris Springtime Rhythmic Pattern F	On	U58 Izzia 1 Off	On
13	RicHamors Flume Knocke 2000 On	On	U22 Piano Aspegga 1	On
14	Song Of Africa Thill/Valle/Face	On	F00E RANDOM U727 Percussion	On
15	Soft Voices 4 Sets	On	F002 UP F000 UP	On
16	Registians Organ PBO DOWN	On	F003 UP	On
17	Oncristal Mix Chissha	Off	F003 ALTERNATE 1025 Piano Comp 2	On
18	Hagy Sea Pad Flats	On	F002 UP F000 UP	On
19	Brassy Flaver Rhythmic Pattern UP	On	U165 BigBox 1 25 BD HH/SD Hits	On
20	Fire on Byicide Flats	On	F000 UP F000 UP	On
21	Dr Rap Seal Blueplace	On	U027 Clavi Comp F000 UP	On
22	Tak FurayShut Rhythmic Pattern F	On	U35 Drum Mass 6 On	On
23	Batista Jum 1Xn Liis	On U167 HipHop 2 U75m Doun/Nanx 6 On	On	On
24	EXP Orcholol Chichsha	Off	F002 UP F001 DOWN	On
25	Royal Fantasy Steel Box	Off	U051 Oat Dance Box 2 F000 UP	On
26	MetalTopGlcMines Guitar Plucked	On	U053 Guitar Strum 4 U099 CountrySnum GT	On
27	One-Note SciP Complex & SE	On U95 Rock Pattern F000 UP	On	On

* In some cases, the Arpeggiator on/off switch of a combination will be used as the Timbre on/off switch. * Dans certaines combinaisons, le commutateur de marche/arrit Arpeggiator fait office de commutateur de marche/arrit de timbre.
* In bestimmten Füllen kann der Arpeggiator Ein/ Aus-Schalter einer Kombination als Timbre Ein/ Aus-Schalter fungieren.
* CombinationモードでArpcoggiator[ON/OFF]キーがTimbre ON/OFFの切り替えとして使用されることがあります。

User Arpeggio Patterns

EXB-PCM02 (C_BANK.PCG)

t	Name	Length
U200	StringsRift 01	8
U201	StringsRift 02	8
U202	StringsRift 03	16
U203	StringsRift 04	16
U204	StringsRift 05	16
U205	StringsRift 06	32
U206	StringsRift 01	32
U207	StringsRift 02	6
U208	BrassRift 01	16
U209	BrassRift 02	16
U210	BrassRift 03	16
U211	BrassRift 04	16
U212	BrassRift 05	8
U213	BrassRift 06	32
U214	BrassRift 07	16
U215	BrassRift 01	32

User Arpeggio Patterns

EXB-PCM02 (D_BANK.PCG)

#	Name	Length
U216	StringsRit 01	8
U217	StringsRit 02	8
U218	StringsRit 03	16
U219	StringsRit 04	16
U220	StringsRit 05	16
U221	StringsRit 06	32
U222	StringsRit 07	32
U223	StringsRift 02	6
U224	BrassRit 01	16
U225	BrassRit 02	16
U226	BrassRit 03	16
U227	BrassRit 04	16
U228	BrassRit 05	8
U229	BrassRit 06	33
U230	BrassRit 07	16
U231	BrassRift 01	32

Loading the C_BANK.PCG (or D_BANK.PCG) file from EXBPCM-02FD will overwrite the Programs / Combinations of A/B/C Banks (A/B/D Banks in case of loading D_BANK.PCG), all Drum kits, all user Arpeggio Patterns and Global settings. Please be sure to make a back-up copy of necessary data before loading this PCG file.
En chargeant le fichier C_BANK.PCG (ou D_BANK.PCG) du disque EXBPCM-02FID, les programmes et combinaisons A, B et C (A, B et D dans le cas D_BANK.PCG), tout paramètres (banques, "Drunkits", configurations "arpeggio", et "Global") existantes secrut réécrit. Vailliez faire uns sauvegarde de vos paramètres avant de charger ce fichier.