MINI KP - Audio Effects KORG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MINI KP KORG

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet having the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet having a voltage other than that specified for your unit.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.

Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.

WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer's or distributor's warranty.

Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer's or distributor's warranty.

Thank you for purchasing the KAOSS PAD mini-KP Dynamic Effect Processor. For trouble-free enjoyment of the mini-KP's fullest potential, please read this manual carefully and use the mini-KP only as directed.

Parts of the mini-KP

Replacing the batteries

The display will indicate "Lo" when the batteries are running low. Please replace the batteries as soon as possible.

You must turn off the power switch before replacing the batteries.
The included batteries are provided so that you can verify that the unit operates correctly, and may have a shorter lifespan than expected.
Use only alkaline batteries.
If the batteries become unusable, remove them immediately. You should also remove the batteries if you won't be using the unit for an extended time.

1. On the bottom panel, slide the battery case cover in the direction of the arrow to open it.
2. Install four AA batteries. Make sure that the

batteries are inserted in the correct polarity (+, -) .

1. Close the battery case cover.

Turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the ON position; this turns the power on.

Turning the power off

Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position; this will turn the power off.

If you're using the mini-KP on battery power, don't forget to turn the power off when you are done using it.

Connection setting

Hold down the MEMORY A button and press the B button. Use the PROG/VALUE knob to select "dir" (direct) or "snd" (send).

Choose the "dir" setting if you are connecting an instrument or audio device directly to the mini-KP (as in the diagram above). Choose the "snd" setting if the mini-KP will be connected to the effect send and return jacks of your mixer or other device.

To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY A button and press the B button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about three seconds if no additional setting operations are performed.

This setting will be remembered even when the power is turned off.

About the input level

The PEAK indicator will light red if the input signal level is too high. In this case, reduce the output volume of the device that's connected to the mini-KP.

Use the VOLUME knob on the front to adjust the.
headphone volume.

Operation

Operating the touch pad

You can control the sound by rubbing or tapping your finger on the touch pad. Each axis (X, Y) will provide realtime control of a different effect parameter.

Hold

If you press the HOLD button while your finger is on the touch pad, you can take your finger away and the effect will continue to play as if your finger was still on the touch pad, and at the same location as when you pressed the HOLD button.

Selecting an effect program

Turn the PROG/VALUE knob to select an effect program 00-99.

FX RELEASE setting

Hold down the MEMORY B button and press the TAP button, and then use the PROG/VALUE knob to select "r.On" (FX Release On) or "r.OF" (FX Release Off).

To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY B button and press the TAP button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about three seconds if no additional setting operations are performed. This setting will be remembered even when the power is turned off.

What is FX RELEASE?

With FX RELEASE, the moment you take your hand off the touch pad, a delay effect synchronized to the current BPM will be applied, and will then gradually diminish. This allows you to make smoother transitions and avoid the abrupt change from a hard-edge effect back to the original—and unaffected—signal.

Adjusting the effect depth

Hold down the MEMORY A button and press the TAP button, and then use the PROG/VALUE knob to set the effect depth. To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY A button and press the TAP button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about fifteen seconds if no additional setting operations are performed.

Using the MEMORY A/B buttons

Each of the MEMORY A/B buttons be used to store an effect program, the effect depth, the HOLD button on/off status and the held position on the touch pad. Then you can simply press the MEMORY A or B button to instantly recall the stored settings.

Storing the current settings to a MEMORY button

Select the program that you want to store, and adjust the effect depth. If you want to store the Hold state, press the HOLD button to turn it on.

The position at which you last touched the pad will be stored as the held position on the touch pad. Hold down one of the MEMORY buttons (A or B) and press the HOLD button; the current settings will be stored to that MEMORY button.

Setting the BPM

When you press the TAP button, the current BPM setting will be displayed. Hit the TAP button several times in tempo with your song, and the mini-KP will detect the corresponding BPM value and use it as the current setting. While the BPM value is displayed, you can also adjust the BPM value by turning the PROG/VALUE knob. If you hold down the TAP button for an extended time, the mini-KP will switch from the BPM setting back to program selection.

The mini-KP will also return to the program selection state if you haven't performed any setting operation for five seconds.

Restoring the factory settings

Hold down the TAP button and the MEMORY A button as you turn on the power; all settings will return to their factory-set state.

Specifications

Connectors:	LINE IN jacks (RCA phono jacks)
	LINE OUT jacks (RCA phono jacks)
	HEADPHONES jack (Stereo 1/ 8" mini phone jack)
Power supply:	four alkaline AA (LR6) batteries (6 V)
Battery life:	approximately five hours (with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions:	106 mm (W) x 129 mm (D) x 29 mm (H) / 4.17" (W) x 5.08" (D) x 1.14" (H)
Weight:	154 g / 5.43 oz. (without batter- ies)
Included items:	owner's manual, four AA "test" batteries
Options (sold separately): AC adapter (◇◇◇)

• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

Précautions

Emplacement

Dimensions: 106 mm (L) X 129 mm (P) X 29 mm (H)

	Program Name	X AXIS←	Y AXIS↑	Fx Release	BPM Sync
00	LPF(Low Pass Filter)	Cutoff Frequency	Resonance	○	---
01	HPF(High Pass Filter)	Cutoff Frequency	Resonance	○	---
02	BPF+(Band Pass Filter+)	Cutoff Frequency	Resonance	○	---
03	72dB/oct LPF	Cutoff Frequency	Resonance	○	---
04	LPF & Delay	Delay Time	LPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
05	HPF & Delay	Delay Time	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
06	BPF+ & Delay	Delay Time	BPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
07	LPF & Reverb	Reverb Depth	LPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	---
08	HPF & Reverb	Reverb Depth	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	---
09	BPF+&Reverb	Reverb Depth	BPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	---
10	Morphing Filter	LPF - BPF+ - HPF	Cutoff & Resonance	○	---
11	Radio Filter	Band Width	Noise Level	○	---
12	Radio Isolator	Mid+Low - Mid - Mid+Hi	Level & Drive	---	---
13	Isolator	Low - Mid - Hi	Level & Drive	---	---
14	Isolator & Distortion	Low - Mid - Hi	Distortion	○	---
15	Isolator & Delay	Low - Mid - Hi	Delay Depth	○	↓
16	Jet(Manual Flanger)	Delay Time	Feedback	○	---
17	Manual Phaser	Frequency	Resonance	○	---
18	Talk Filter	1st Formant	2nd Formant	---	↓
19	Digi Talk	1st Formant	2nd Formant	○	---
20	Ring Mod & HPF	Ring Mod Frequency	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	---
21	Pitch Shifter & HPF	Pitch Shift	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	---
22	Mid Pitch Shifter	Pitch Shift	Mix Balance(Original - Mix - Pitch Shift).	○	---
23	Pitch Shifter & Delay	Pitch Shift	Delay Depth	---	↓
24	Broken Modulation	Frequency	Depth	○	---
25	Fuzz Distortion	Low Boost - Low Cut	Distortion	○	---
26	Decimator	Sampling Frequency	Sampling Bit	---	---
27	Decimator & HPF	Decimator Frequency & Bit	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	---
28	LFO LPF	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	---
29	LFO HPF	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	---
30	LFO BPF+	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	---
31	LFO HPF+ & Delay	Delay Time	HPF Level, Delay Depth	---	↓
32	Infinite LFO HPF+	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	---
33	Random LFO LPF	LFO Speed	LFO Depth	○	---
34	Random LFO HPF+	LFO Speed	LFO Depth	○	---
35	Flanger	LFO Speed	Feedback	○	---
36	Deep Flanger	LFO Speed	Feedback	○	↓
37	Mid Flanger	LFO Speed	Feedback	○	↓
38	Flanger & LPF	Flanger LFO Speed	LPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
39	Flanger & Delay	Delay Time	Flanger Feedback, Delay Depth	---	↓
40	Infinite LFO Flanger	LFO Speed	Feedback	○	↓
41	Phaser	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	↓
42	Mid Phaser	LFO Speed	Resonance	○	↓
43	Phaser & Delay	Delay Time	Phaser Resonance, Delay Depth	---	↓
44	Step Phaser	Frequency	Resonance	○	↓
45	Auto Pan	LFO Speed	Mono Mix - Auto Pan	---	↓
46	Mid Auto Pan	LFO Speed	LFO Depth	---	↓
47	Slicer	LFO Speed	LFO Depth	---	↓
48	Mid Slicer	LFO Speed	LFO Depth	---	↓
49	Slicer & LPF	Slicer LFO Speed	LPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
	Program Name	X AXIS ↔	Y AXIS ↓	Fx Release	BPM Sync
50	Slicer & HPF	Slicer LFO Speed	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
51	Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
52	Smooth Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	---
53	Low Cut Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
54	Ping Pong Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
55	LCR Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
56	3 band Delay	Low - Mid - Hi	Delay Depth	---	↓
57	Multi Tap Delay	Delay Tone	Delay Depth	---	---
58	BPF Time Slide	Delay Time	BPF Frequency	---	↓
59	Reverse Delay & HPF	Delay Time	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
60	Reverse Delay Mix	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
61	Gate Reverb & Delay	Delay Time	Delay Depth, Reverb Depth	---	↓
62	Delay & Reverb	Delay Time	Delay Depth, Reverb Depth	---	↓
63	Tape Echo	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
64	Dub Echo	Delay Time	Delay Tone	---	↓
65	Feedback Echo	Delay Time	Delay Depth	---	↓
66	Reverb	Reverb Time	Reverb Depth	---	---
67	Reverb 2	Reverb Time	Reverb Depth	---	---
68	Spring Reverb	Reverb Time	Reverb Depth	---	---
69	Gate Reverb	Gate Time	Reverb Depth	---	---
70	Reverse Gate Reverb	Gate Time	Reverb Depth	---	---
71	3 band Gate Reverb	Low - Mid - Hi	Reverb Depth	---	---
72	Grain Shifter	Cycle Speed	Length	○	↓
73	Mid Grain Shifter	Cycle Speed	Length	○	↓
74	Mid Grain Shifter+	Cycle Speed	Length	○	↓
75	Grain&HPF	Grain Cycle Speed & Length	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
76	Grain&HPF+	Grain Speed	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
77	Looper Forward/Rverse	Looper Beat	Reverse - Forward(Cross Fade)	○	↓
78	Vinyl Looper	Looper Beat	Reverse - Forward (Pitch)	○	↓
79	Rewind Spin Looper	Looper Beat	Rewind Spin - Forward	○	↓
80	Looper & LPF	Looper Beat	LPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
81	Looper & HPF	Looper Beat	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
82	Looper & Flanger	Looper Beat	Flanger Feedback	○	↓
83	Looper & Pitch Shifter	Looper Beat	Pitch Shift	○	↓
84	Looper & Decimator	Looper Beat	Decimator Frequency & Bit	○	↓
85	Looper, Isolator & HPF	Looper Beat	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	○	↓
86	Looper & Isolator+	Looper Beat	Low - Mid - Hi	○	↓
87	Bass Looper	Looper Beat	Reverse - Forward(Cross Fade)	○	↓
88	Looper & Oscillator	Looper Beat	Oscillator Pitch, etc.	○	↓
89	Looper & Noise	Looper Beat	Noise Level, etc.	○	↓
90	Unison Saw Bass	Synth Pitch	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
91	Unison Squ Bass	Synth Pitch	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
92	Unison Saw Synth	Synth Pitch	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
93	Unison Squ Synth	Synth Pitch	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
94	Metalic Synth	Synth Pitch, BPF Cutoff etc...	LFO Speed etc...	---	↓
95	Siren	LFO Speed etc...	LFO Intensity	---	↓
96	LFO Sin	Synth Pitch, LFO Speed	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
97	LFO Squ	Synth Pitch, LFO Speed	HPF Cutoff & Resonance	---	↓
98	Noise	Noise Tone	Noise Level	---	↓
99	Synth & Looper	Synth Tone	Looper Off - Looper On (Beat)	---	↓