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USER MANUAL PX3 KORG

Personal Multi Effect Processor

OWNER'S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

NOTICE D'EMPLOI

TONEWORKS

GUITAR HYPERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

KORG

EGF 1

To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.

Precautions

Location

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

Power supply -c -

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

This product contains a microcomputer. 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 adaptor from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

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).

Turning on the power 15

Battery Low display 15

Controls and connectors 16

LCD screen 17

Making connections 18

Try it out 19

Play mode 20

  1. Selecting a program 20
  2. Master level 20

  3. Bypass/Mute 20
    4.Tuner 21

Calibration (frequency of the standard A pitch) 22

5.HBB (Hyper Bass Boost) 22
6. Specifying the function of the Value Dial 22

Rhythm & Bass mode 24

1.Rhythm Pattern 24
2.Tempo 24
3.Bass On/Off & Bass Key 25
4. Rhythm & Bass Level 25

AUX Effect mode 26

Phrase Trainer mode 27

  1. Select the recording mode 27
  2. Recording 28
  3. Playback 28
    4.Pause 29

If you wish to re-record 29

Edit mode 30

  1. Select the effect that you wish to edit 30
  2. Editing each effect 30

1) DRIVE 30
2) TONE 31
3) MOD (modulation) 31
4) AMB (ambience) 31
5) CR (cabinet resonator) 32
6) NR (noise reduction) 32
7) LEVEL 32

8) RENAME 33
9)WRITE 33

3.Reloading the factory programs.. 34

Troubleshooting 35

Effect parameter list. 36

About the Intelligent Pitch Shifter. 38

Preset-program list 40

Rhythm pattern list 41

Specifications 42

Inhalt

Einleitung 44

Hauptmerkmale 44

Einschalten 45

Batterianzeige 45

Thank you for purchasing the Korg Tone Works PANDORA PX3 Personal Multi Effect Processor. In order to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this owner's manual and use the product correctly. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Main features

PANDORA is a multi-function yet compact-sized effect unit.

56 types of effect variations

A maximum of seven effects can be used simultaneously.

50 user programs and 50 preset programs

IPE (Integrated Parameter Edit) system

Easy to adjust effect settings.

Auto Tuner function

This feature makes tuning fast and easy. You can also tune without being heard (i.e., while muted).

Backlit LCD

The LCD screen can be easily viewed even in dark locations.

Rhythm and Bass function

You can play forty different rhythm and bass patterns.

AUX Effect function

The sound of a CD player or other audio source connected to the AUX jack can be transposed, or center-cancelled.

Phrase Trainer function

A segment of audio (maximum 16 seconds) recorded from a CD player or other audio source can be looped for repeated playback. You can even slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch.

Cabinet Resonator

Select the desired type of speaker cabinet resonance from six types of guitar amp cabinets.

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

Boosts low frequency response.

Value dial

This lets you rapidly select programs or edit the effects.

Turning on the power

Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the base by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert four AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately) as shown in the illustration. Be careful to insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

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Battery Low display

When the battery begins to run down, the Low Battery icon will light. When this icon lights, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Programs and other data (except for the data being edited) will not be lost even if the battery is removed.

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Batteries that have run down must be removed from the PANDORA. If you leave dead batteries in the unit, malfunctions (battery leakage, etc.) may occur. You should also remove the batteries when you do not expect to use the PANDORA for an extended period.

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Batteries and an AC adapter are not included with this product. They must be purchased separately.

Controls and connectors

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① Power switch/Backlight switch

This switch turns the power on/off, and also turns the backlight on/off.

When batteries are used, leaving the backlight ON for an extended period will shorten battery life.

② DC9V

The separately sold AC adapter (DC9V - can be connected here.

③ Value dial

Use this to adjust master level, edit effects, and select programs.

④ OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your guitar amp or headphones etc.

⑤ AUX jack (stereo)

Connect this jack to a CD player etc.

⑥ INPUT jack

Connect this jack to your guitar.

⑦ +/- buttons

Use these buttons to select programs,edit effects,and adjust the master level.

⑧ Input level switch

Set this as appropriate for the output level of your guitar.

⑨ EDIT [△]/▶[HOLD] buttons

Use these buttons to select the parameter that you wish to edit, and to operate the Phrase Trainer function.

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost) button

This button turns the HBB function on/off.

⑪ PHRASE TRAINER [ ● ] button

This button enters Phrase Trainer mode. This is also used to begin recording on the Phrase Trainer.

⑫ BYPASS·TUNE [ II] button

Use this button when you wish to tune in Play mode. (The PANDORA will be bypassed or

muted.) This is also used to turn the effects on/off and to playback/pause the Phrase Trainer.

⑬ RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button

This button enters Rhythm & Bass mode or AUX Effect mode.

14 EXIT button

This button returns you from any mode back to Play mode. This button is also used to assign a function to the Value dial.

LCD screen

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① Effect chain

This indicates the on/off status of Drive, Modulation, Ambience, Cabinet Resonator, and HBB.

② Value display

This area indicates the master level or parameter values both numerically and graphically. (When the master level is shown, the MASTER LEVEL indicator _master will light.)

③ Program number display This indicates the program number. (When a user program is selected, the user indicator will light.)
④ Phrase Trainer mode icon
This icon will blink when you enter Phrase Trainer mode.

⑤ AUX Effect mode icon

This icon will blink when you enter AUX Effect mode.

⑥ Rhythm & Bass mode icon This icon will blink when you enter Rhythm & Bass mode.

⑦ Low Battery icon

This icon will light when the batteries run down.

⑧ Program name/Effect type display

This area shows the program name or effect type. When the PANDORA is bypassed or muted, this area will function as the tuning meter.

⑨ Edit mode icon

This icon will light when you enter Edit mode.

Making connections

For all equipment being connected, turn the power OFF and lower the volume.

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mini-component / stereo etc.

1 Connecting cables are sold separately.
2 PANDORA's output jack is stereo. If you use a standard mono cable to connect it to a guitar amp etc., only the L (left) output will be heard.
3 If a CD player or other audio source is connected to AUX jack, you can play along on your guitar with a tape, etc. However the volume must be adjusted on the connected device.
4 Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (DC9V ⊕-Θ).
*5 PANDORA's output level and sound quality will vary depending on which headphones are used. We recommend using good quality low impedance headphones, 32 Ohms or less with a sensitivity rating near 100dB/mW or above. Many headphones sold for use with portable CD or cassette players will work just fine.

Try it out

When you finish making connections, set the power switch in the "ON" position. (This setting is referred to as Play mode.) Use the +/- buttons to select a program. Select a clean-type program that will be suitable for setting the volume. (As an example here, we will select Program 5 "WES".)

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② Set the input level switch to a position appropriate for the output level of your guitar.

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H: Guitars with a high output level (humbucking pickups) or basses

L: Guitars with a low output level (single coil pickups)

③ Set the volume control of the guitar to its usual position.

Use the Value dial to adjust the master level.

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Play mode

Play mode is the mode in which you will normally use PANDORA.

1. Selecting a program

You can select programs (types of sound) from 50 user programs and 50 preset programs. Use the +/- buttons to select a program.

If a user program is selected, the display will indicate "USER" above the program number.

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Programs can also be selected when you are in Rhythm & Bass mode, AUX Effect mode, or Phrase Trainer mode.

2. Master level

When MASTER LEVEL is lit, the master level is shown in the value display.

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Immediately after the power is turned on, you will be able to adjust the master level using the Value dial. You can also use the +/- buttons to adjust the master level. (p.22)

The master level is remembered even when the power is turned off.

3. Bypass/Mute

When you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the PANDORA will be bypassed, and the original sound will not be processed by any effect.

The effect chain will blink, and the display will indicate "BYPASS" for approximately one second.

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BYPASS-TUNE

If you press and hold the BYPASS-TUNE button for longer than one second, the output signal will be muted.

The effect chain will blink rapidly, and the display will indicate "MUTE" for approximately one second.

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BYPASS-TUNE

Bypass/mute will be turned off when you either press the BYPASS-TUNE button once again, or change the program.

4. Tuner

The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute in Play mode.

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Play a single string on your guitar. The LCD will show the note name and the calibration. If the pitch is more than a semitone higher than the note name, a sharp symbol will appear at the upper left of the note name.

The display area will act as a meter to show the pitch deviation.

Tune the string of your guitar so that the indicator above the center mark is lit.

The tuner (bypass/mute) will be turned off when you either press the BYPASS-TUNE button or change the program.

Calibration (frequency of the standard A pitch)

You can use the Value dial to adjust calibration in the range of A = 438 Hz - 445 Hz .

The calibration setting you make will be valid until the power is turned off. Once the power is turned off, calibration will be reset to A = 440 Hz the next time the power is turned on.

5. HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

This function boosts the low-frequency range that is often insufficient when using small headphones. This function is also effective when the Pandora is connected to a guitar amp or mixer. Use the HBB button to switch HBB on/off. When HBB is on, the HBB icon ( (网) ) will light in the screen.

The HBB on/off setting is remembered even when the power is turned off. The same setting will still be in effect the next time the power is turned on.

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It is not possible to switch this function on/off when the PANDORA is bypassed or muted.

6. Specifying the function of the Value Dial

You can specify the function that the Value dial will perform in Play mode.

In Play mode, hold down the EXIT button and press either the EDIT button, the EDIT button, or the BYPASS-TUNE button to assign the following functions.

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This setting cannot be changed during bypass/mute.

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Hold down the EXIT button and press the EDIT button.

The LCD will indicate "MASTER" for approximately one second.

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HOH

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The Value dial will adjust the master level, and the +/- buttons will select programs. You can use the Value dial to adjust the master level quickly. Each time the power is turned on, this setting will be in effect.

  • Hold down the EXIT button and press the EDIT button.

The LCD will indicate "PROGRAM" for approximately one second.

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The Value dial will select programs, and the +/- buttons will adjust the master level. You can use the Value dial to select programs quickly.

  • Hold down the EXIT button and press the BYPASS-TUNE button.

The LCD will indicate "KEYLOCK" for approximately one second.

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The + / - buttons will select programs, and other buttons and the Value dial will not function (i.e., "key lock"). In this state, selecting programs is

the only operation you can perform, which can help prevent inadvertent operation during a live performance etc.

To change the setting, hold down the EXIT button and press the button for the desired setting.

Rhythm & Bass mode

To enter Rhythm & Bass mode, press the RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button once when in Play mode (except for mute/bypass or key lock), AUX Effect mode, or Phrase Trainer mode.

When you enter this mode, the selected rhythm will start, and the Rhythm & Bass mode icon will blink.

The value display will indicate the pattern or tempo.

This mode contains the following four parameters. Use EDIT / to select parameters, and use the Value dial and the BYPASS-TUNE button to set the value of each parameter.

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1. Rhythm Pattern

You can select from 40 different rhythm patterns.

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  • Value dial: Set the rhythm pattern

2. Tempo

Set the tempo in the range of 40-208 bpm.

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  • Value dial: Set the tempo

3. Bass On/Off & Bass Key

Here you can switch the bass on/off, and specify the key in which the bass will play.

If you press the BYPASS-TUNE button in this screen, the bass will play in time with the rhythm. Depending on the rhythm pattern that you have selected, some bass lines will include a chord progression.

The bass notes can be set to play in any key using the Value dial.

For bass lines that include a chord progression, you can play notes in the selected key to practice soloing along with the bass line.

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the bass note on/off
  • Value dial: Set the key of the bass notes

If “METRONM” (metronome) is selected as the rhythm pattern, there will be no bass notes, and this screen will not appear.

4. Rhythm & Bass Level

Here you can set the level of the Rhythm & Bass sound. The bass note will be affected only if Bass is turned on.

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  • Value dial: Set the level of the Rhythm & Bass sound

AUX Effect mode

In this mode, the sound from a CD or tape player connected to the AUX jack can be transposed (KEY-TRN), or center-canceled (CC) to remove the sound of a guitar or vocal that is panned to the center.

In Rhythm & Bass mode, press the RHYTHM/ AUX EFFECT button once to enter AUX Effect mode.

When you enter this mode, the AUX Effect icon will blink.

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KEY-TRN display
10 cent unit display

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CC display

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  • EDIT buttons: Switch between KEY-TRN and CC displays

  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Switch KEY-TRN or CC on/off

  • Value dial: Set the amount of transposition
  • +/- buttons: Select programs

The key transpose setting can be adjusted in the range of +/-1 octave.

The key can be raised in 10 cent steps for the first three semitones, and in semitone steps (100 cents) thereafter.

The key can be lowered in 10 cent steps for the first three semitones, and in semitone steps (100 cents) thereafter.

When KEY-TRN or CC is turned on, the output will be mono. If both KEY-TRN and CC are off, the output will be stereo.
When you enter this mode, the MOD (modulation) and AMB (ambience) effects will automatically be turned off.
For some input sources (mono recordings, or when special effects were used during recording), CC may not produce the desired effect.

Phrase Trainer mode

In this mode, you can record a phrase from a CD or tape connected to the AUX jack, and loop it (play it back repeatedly). This provides a convenient way to practice by playing along with the repeating phrase.

You can slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch, which can help you to learn difficult phrases.

When you enter this mode, the MOD (modulation), AMB (ambience) and AUX effects will automatically be turned off.

1. Select the recording mode

In Play mode (except during bypass/mute or key lock), Rhythm & Bass mode, or AUX Effect mode, press the PHRASE TRAINER [●] button to enter Phrase Trainer mode.

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When you enter this mode, the recording mode select screen will appear, and the Phrase Trainer mode icon will blink. In this screen, the PANDORA will be ready to record.

Here you can select the recording mode (SHT: high audio quality, LNG: long recording time).

SHT allows you to record up to eight seconds, and LNG allows you to record up to sixteen seconds. Select the recording mode as appropriate for the phrase that you wish to record.

  • Value dial: Select the recording mode
  • [●] button: Begin recording

Start playback on your CD or other audio source, and at the point where you wish to begin recording, press the [●] button. Recording will begin.

Once you record a phrase, it is not possible to change the recording mode. If you wish to change the recording mode, you must first exit to another mode, and once again re-enter Phrase Trainer mode.

2. Recording

When you press the [●] button to begin recording, the recording time will be shown as a numerical value and in the value display.

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recording time display

When you wish to stop recording, press the [●] button or the [▶II] button.

When recording ends, loop playback will begin automatically.

Unless you manually stop recording, recording will continue as long as permitted for the selected recording mode.

The phrase will be recorded and played back in mono.

  • [●] button/[▶II] button: End recording and begin playback

3. Playback

The recording phrase will playback as a loop. During playback or while paused, you can use the +/- buttons to select programs.

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Rotating the Value dial toward the left will slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch.

The playback speed can be adjusted in 5% steps over a range of 100% , 95% , 90% ... 25% .

During playback, you can press the [HOLD] button to hold the sound at that moment (Hold function).

  • [▶II] button: Pause/playback
  • [●] button: Re-record
  • [▲] button: Rewind
  • [HOLD] button: Switch the Hold function on/off
  • Value dial: Set the playback speed

If you press the EXIT button or the RHYTHM/ AUX EFFECT button, the recorded phrase will be erased.

4. Pause

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When you press the [▶II] button, the playback will pause. Press the [▶II] button once again, and playback will resume.

Pressing the [ ] button while playback is paused will return you to the beginning of the recorded phrase.

  • [▶II] button: Pause/playback
  • [●] button: Re-record
  • [▲] button: To beginning of phrase
  • Value dial: Set the playback speed

If you wish to re-record

To re-record the phrase, press the [▶II] button to pause the playback. While paused, the sound from the device connected to the AUX jack will be output. Now set your input source to the beginning of the desired phrase.

Start the CD or other source, and press the [●] button at the beginning of the desired phrase.

Edit mode

Here you can switch each effect on/off, select the effect type, modify the parameter values, etc. In Play mode, press the EDIT button to enter Edit mode.

1. Select the effect that you wish to edit

Use the EDIT /> buttons to select the effect that you wish to edit.

Each time you press an EDIT / button, you will cycle through the effects in the order shown below. When an effect is selected, its icon will blink.

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Effects that are turned off cannot be edited.

To turn an effect on, use the EDIT / buttons to select the effect, and press the BYPASS-TUNE button.

2. Editing each effect

For each effect, you can select the effect type and set its parameter values. For details on effect types and their parameters, refer to the Effect Parameter List (p.36).

1) DRIVE

This provides effects such as compressor, and a variety of overdrives and distortions.

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
  • +/- buttons: Select the effect type
  • Value dial: Specify the parameter value.

2) TONE

This provides effects which adjust the tonal character.

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
  • +/- buttons: Switch between "LOW G" and "HIGH G"
  • Value dial: Specify the gain

3) MOD (modulation)

This provides modulation-type effects such as chorus, flanger, pitch-shifter, etc.

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off

  • +/- buttons: Select the effect type

  • Value dial: Specify the parameter value.

4) AMB (ambience)

This provides spatial effects such as reverb and delay.

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
  • +/- buttons: Select the effect type
  • Value dial: Specify the effect level

It is not possible to use the Intelligent Pitch Shifter MOD (modulation) effect simultaneously with the AMB (ambience) effects "ROOM1-ARENA." Only the last-selected effect will be valid. For example if MOD is set to MAJ3UP-MAJ6TH, setting AMB to ROOM1 will automatically turn MOD off.

5) CR (cabinet resonator)

The cabinet resonator (CR) simulates the acoustical characteristics of a guitar amplifier cabinet. It is particularly effective when you are not using an amp (e.g., when headphones, mixer, hard disk recorder, or an audio system is connected.)

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BYPASS-TUNE

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  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
  • +/- buttons: Select the cabinet size
  • Value dial: Specify the depth of the effect

6) NR (noise reduction)

Adjust the depth of noise reduction. Raising this value will produce more noise reduction. Normally you will adjust this so that you do not hear obtrusive noise when the strings are lightly muted.

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BYPASS-TUNE

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  • Value dial: Adjust the depth of noise reduction

It is not possible to turn noise reduction off.
If this value is raised excessively, the sound may be cut off prematurely, depending on the device that is connected. If this occurs, reduce the value.

7) LEVEL

Adjust the level for each program using the Value dial.

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BYPASS-TJNE

The volume of each program (each tone) will change depending on the guitar you use. Adjust the level as appropriate for your guitar.

8) RENAME

Here you can specify a name for each program.

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  • +/- buttons: Select the character location (the selected character will blink)
  • Value dial: Select the character

The following characters can be used:

space, 0-9, A-Z, ", *, +, -, /

9)WRITE

Here you can write (store) an edited program on a program that you created.

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Use the Value dial to select the writing destination (User programs only). When you do so, the name of the program that currently occupies the

writing destination will be displayed briefly.

If you decide not to write, press the EDIT button to select a different screen.

When you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the edited program will be written into memory.

When the program has been written, the LCD will indicate "COMPLT" for approximately one second.

  • BYPASS-TUNE button: Write
  • Value dial: Select a user program number as the writing destination

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Before writing an edited program into a different program number, be sure that you do not mind overwriting the data that is currently in that program number. The program data that is overwritten will be lost.

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It is not possible to write to a preset program.

3. Reloading the factory programs

While holding down the RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button and the + button, turn on the power. The LCD will ask "RELOAD?"

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If you decide not to reload the factory programs, press the +/- buttons. The factory programs will not be reloaded; the normal power-on screen will appear, and the PANDORA will be in Program mode.

If you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the factory-set programs will be re-loaded into the user program area. The display will indicate "RELOAD" for a short time, and then the power-on screen will appear.

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2 Be aware that if you reload the factory programs, all user programs will be rewritten.

Troubleshooting

If the PANDORA does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a Korg service center.

1. Power does not turn on.

  • Are batteries installed? Alternatively, is the AC adapter connected to an AC outlet?

2. No sound

  • Are your guitar, amp and headphones connected to the correct jacks?
  • Is your amp turned on and set correctly?
  • Are any cables broken?
    Is the master level of the PANDORA set to "0" or to a low level?
  • Is the program level of the PANDORA set to "0" or to a low level?
    Is the PANDORA muted?

Be aware that if all effects are off, the chain display will disappear, and it will not be possible to distinguish Bypass or Mute from the LCD display.

Is the volume of your guitar turned down?

3. The volume from the device connected to the AUX jack is too loud or too soft, or cannot be heard.

Adjust the output level of the connected device.

Make connections to the headphone jack of the device, instead of to its line output.

  • Are you in Phrase Trainer mode?

Exit Phrase Trainer mode.

4. Effects do not apply

  • Is the PANDORA bypassed? (the effect chain will be blinking)
  • Are the effects used in the program turned on?

There are limitations on the effect types that can be used simultaneously.

In some modes, certain effects (MOD, AMB) are not available.

5. Tuner does not work.

  • Is the PANDORA bypassed or muted?

Effect parameter list

DRIVE

TYPE (+/- buttons)VALUE (Value dial)
COMPCompressorSensitivity (1...30)
TUBEVintage-type overdrive
CRUNCHMild overdrive
SCREAMOverdrive with an edgeGain (1...30)
HOTBOXDistortion with mid-range overtones
HIGAINHigh-gain type distortion
VALVEVintage amp distortion
CRUSHSmooth and sustaining distortion
SCOOPMid scooped-type distortion
FUZZFuzz

TONE

TYPE (+/- buttons)VALUE (Value dial)
LOWGLOW G (low range) equalizer gainGain (-15...15)
HIGHGHigh G (high range) equalizer gain

MOD

TYPE (+/- buttons)VALUE (Value dial)
CHORUS1Chorus with effect sound output to left and direct sound to rightEffect depth (1...30)
CHORUS2Chorus (LFO: triangle wave △_)Modulation speed (1...30)
CHORUS3Chorus (LFO: sine wave △_)
CHORUS4Doubling chorus
FLANGE1, 2, 3Flanger (FLANGE1, 2, 3 differ in feedback amount)
FLANGE4Flanger with inverted feedback
VIBVibrato with cyclic change in pitch
DLYVIB1, 2Delayed vibrato that appears after a time when you play a long note. (1 and 2 differ in the time until the vibrato will begin.)Effect depth (1...30)
PHASER1Vintage-type phaserModulation speed (1...30)
PHASER2Phaser with strong peaks
PHASER3PHASER1 with inverted feedback
PHASER4PHASER2 with inverted feedback
TREM1Tremolo (LFO: sine wave △_)
TREM2Tremolo (LFO: square wave △_)
PAN1Auto pan (LFO: sine wave △_)
PAN2Auto pan (LFO: square wave △_)
AWAH1Auto wahSensitivity (1...30)
AWAH2Auto wah in opposite from AWAH1
FIXWAHFixed wahFrequency (1...30)
RANDOM1, 2, 3Random step filter which moves randomly (RANDOM1, 2, 3 differ in speed)Modulation speed (1...30)
OCTAVEEffect that creates a sound one octave lower * Playing chords may cause malfunctionEffect level (1...30)
PITCH1, 2, 3Pitch shifter (PITCH1, 2, 3 differ in the level of effect sound)Amount of pitch shift (-24, -17, -12... -1, -d, d, 1...12, 19, 24) (d = detune)
PITCH4Pitch shifter with effect sound and dry sound split left, right
MAJ3UPIntelligent pitch shifter; a 3rd up in a major keySpecify the key (C, C#...A#, B)
MAJ3DOWNIntelligent pitch shifter; a 3rd down in a major key
MIN3UPIntelligent pitch shifter; a 3rd up in a minor key
MIN3DOWNIntelligent pitch shifter; a 3rd down in a minor key
PER4THIntelligent pitch shifter; a 4th up in a major key
PER5THIntelligent pitch shifter; a 5th up in a major key
MAJ6THIntelligent pitch shifter; a 6th up in a major key

About the Intelligent Pitch Shifter

The Intelligent Pitch Shifter creates musically useful harmonies by varying the amount of pitch shift according to the note you play and the key in which you are playing. For example if you select a pitch shift of a 3rd upward in a major key (MAJ3UP), the amount of pitch shift will vary automatically between three semitones (a minor third) and four semitones (a major third).

  • When MAJ3UP is used with a key setting of C

KORG PX3 - About the Intelligent Pitch Shifter - 1

The pitch created by the intelligent pitch shifter is shown in parentheses ( ).

The PANDORA provides seven types of intelligent pitch shifting, with intervals of a 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. (For the 3rd, you can select either the upper or lower part, and a major or minor key.)

If your instrument is not tuned correctly, the results may not be as you expect. In this case, retune your instrument.
The intelligent pitch shifter will function when you play individual notes. It cannot produce the effect for chords.

AMB

TYPE (+/- buttons)VALUE (Value dial)
ROOM1Deep room type reverbEffect level (1...30)
ROOM2Bright room type reverb
GARAGE1Garage-type reverb1
GARAGE2Garage-type reverb2
HALLHall type reverb
ARENAArena-type reverb
DELAY 40...2000Stereo delay 40...2000 [ms]

CR (Cabinet Resonator)

TYPE (+/- buttons)VALUE (Value dial)
1 x 8Simulation of a cabinet with one 8-inch speakerEffect depth (1...30)
1 x 10Simulation of a cabinet with one 10-inch speaker
1 x 12Simulation of a cabinet with one 12-inch speaker
2 x 12Simulation of a cabinet with two 12-inch speakers
4 x 10Simulation of a cabinet with four 10-inch speakers
4 x 12Simulation of a cabinet with four 12-inch speakers

NR (Noise Reduction)

VALUE (Value dial)
NRNoise reductionEffect depth (1...30)

Preset-program list

No.NameNo.NameNo.NameNo.NameNo.Name
1SUMMER11ANGUS21RASTA31CHORUS41OV-DRV
2S'R'V12EDDIE22FUNKY32FLANGE42DIRT
3OZRIC13FLOYD23R'N'B33PHASED43C MAJ3U
4GOO GOO14ROTARY24BLUES34ARENA44C MAJ3D
5WES15HOTROD25POP3560'S45A MIN3U
6J'B16SMOKE26ROCK3670'S46A MIN3D
7E'C17GARGLE27THRASH3780'S47E PER 4
8HILLAGE18SURF28SUBHARM3890'S48E PER 5
9JIMI19COUNTRY29FLOWER39COMBO49A MAJ 6
10B'B20JAZZ30FZ WAH40STACK50OCTAVE

Rhythm pattern list

No.NameNo.NameNo.NameNo.Name
1METRONM1116 BEAT 421ROCK331MOTOWN2
28BEAT11216 SHFL22THRASH32SURF1
38BEAT2133/423*R’N’B33*SURF2
4*8BEAT3143/4 SHFL24*BLUES34REGGAE 1
58BEAT415*6/8 125COUNTRY35*REGGAE 2
68 BEAT 516*6/8 226JAZZ 136DANCE 1
78 SHFL17POP127*JAZZ 237DANCE 2
816 BEAT 118POP228FUNK138EURO
916 BEAT 219ROCK129FUNK 239BOSSA
1016 BEAT 320ROCK230*MOTOWN140SAMBA
  • The bass line of these rhythm patterns follow the chord progressions (Bass Key = E) shown below.

6 8BEAT5 Em-A
15 6/81 E-C#m-A-B
16 6/82 Em-G-A-C
17POP1 E-A-B-E
18POP2 E-C#m-A-B
23 R'N'B E-A-Am-E-B-A-E-B
24 BLUESE E-A-E-B-A-E-B
27 JAZZ2 E-G#-C#m-B-E-A-Am-G#m-G-F#m-B
30 MOTOWN1 E-A
33 SURF2 E-C#m-A-B
35 REGGAE2 Em-D-C-D

Specifications

  • Effects: 56 types (Maximum number of effects available simultaneously: 7)
    Number of programs:

-User:50
- Preset: 50

  • Inputs:

  • guitar input (1/4" jack)
    AUX (mini stereo jack)

  • Output: line/headphone dual-purpose output (stereo phone jack)

  • Tuner section:

  • detection range: 27.5 Hz–2,093 Hz (A0–C7)

  • calibration: A = 438 Hz–445 Hz

Rhythm & Bass section: 40-208 bpm
- Power supply:

  • four AAA alkaline batteries: Battery life is 9 hours of continuous use. (Backlit off)
  • separately sold AC adapter (DC9V)

  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 4.7" × 3.0" × 1.1" (119.5 mm × 75.7 mm × 26.9 mm)

  • Weight (not including batteries): 0.3 lbs (138g)

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice for product improvement.

Einleitung

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

⑨ EDIT← [▲]//▶ [HOLD]-Tasten

5. HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

3. Bass On/Off & Bass-Tonart

CR (Cabinet Resonator)

⑨ Touches EDIT [△]/[HOLD]

CR (Cabinet Resonator)

NR (Noise Reduction)

Specifications techniques

-User:50
- Preset: 50

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Brand : KORG

Model : PX3

Category : Digital piano