Triton taktile 49 - Synthesizer KORG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Triton taktile 49 KORG

TRITON taktile Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

• Excessively dusty or dirty locations

• Locations of excessive vibration

• Close to magnetic elds Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter 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 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 ammable pol- ishes. 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, re, 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. THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) NOTE: 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 instruc- tions, 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 recep- tion, 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. If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items. Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the user’s au- thority to operate this equipment. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA) Responsible Party : KORG USA INC. Address :

316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE, NY

Telephone : 1-631-390-6500 Equipment Type : USB CONTROLLER KEYBOARD/SYNTHESIZER Model : TRITON taktile-25 / TRITON taktile-49 This device complies with Part 15 of 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 unde- sired operation. Notice regarding disposal (for EU) When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or bat- tery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package. *  All product names and company names are the trademarks or  registered trademarks of their respective owners.3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg TRITON taktile USB Controller Keyboard/Synthesizer.In order to take full advantage of your new instrument, please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product as directed. You should also keep the instruction manual for future reference.

Computer Commercial USB AC adapter(USB 2.0 compatible) MIDI equipment MIDI IN Pedal switch (PS-1 pedal switch, DS-1H damper pedal, etc.) Expression pedal (EXP-2 foot controller, XVP-10 expression pedal, etc.) Standalone Headphones TIP For additional details about that functions and parameters of this unit, please refer to The TRITON taktile Parameter Guide. You can download The TRITON taktile Parameter Guide from the Korg website.TIP When you connect the unit to your Windows computer for the first time, the driver included in the OS will be installed automatically. When the unit is turned on, the polarity of a pedal switch (sepa-rately sold) is detected automatically. If you’re using the pedal switch, it should be connected before the power is turned on. At power-on, you should not touch the pedal switch. The standard USB-MIDI driver included in the Windows OS will not allow The TRITON taktile to be used by two or more appli-cations simultaneously. To allow The TRITON taktile25/49 to be used by two or more applications simultaneously, you need to install the KORG USB-MIDI driver. Please download the KORG USB-MIDI driver from the Korg website, and install it following the instructions in the supplied document. If you connect The TRITON taktile via a USB hub, it may not turn due to insufficient power. In that case, you should directly connect The TRITON taktile to the USB connector on the com-puter. Use only the included USB cable. Connect the AC Adapter This unit uses a commercial AC adapter conforming to USB standards (DC5V 550 mA or higher), making it pos-sible to use it as a standalone unit, without using a com-puter.When using the controllers on this unit, a MIDI message is output from the MIDI OUT jack. Be sure to use an AC adapter that conforms to USB2.0 stan-dards. However, there may be cases where, depending on the USB AC adapter used, it will not function normally even when compatible with the standards. When using an AC adapter, The TRITON taktile cannot be used for controlling the DAW software. Connecting with headphones and audio equipment Headphones, powered monitors or mixers should be con-nected to the OUTPUT jack on the right side of the main unit.TIP When using a cable equipped with an adapter for conver-sion between standard and mini, hold the adapter when inserting or removing the plug.  When connecting a cable, do so with the device power OFF. Connecting with the power ON could cause damage to the con-nected equipment or cause it to malfunction. Also, be sure to turn down the volume on all devices that you want to connect. You should avoid wearing headphones for extended periods of time at loud volume.4 TRITON taktile

Turning the power ON This unit has no power switch. The power is turned ON by connecting the USB cable from unit to the computer USB terminal or USB AC adapter. Turning the power OFF The power is turned OFF when the USB cable that con- nects this unit to the computer or USB AC adapter is re- moved. How to use the screen

How to use the value slider When you move a finger along the slider, a value will change continu- ously. To change the value one by one, press the end of the slider. Only a fingertip should be used to control the value slider. You shouldn’t use anything hard or pointed and you shouldn’t be wear- ing gloves. Using the built-in sound source for your performance TRITON taktile includes 512 sounds created by tuning the program sounds mounted in the legendary KORG TRI- TON. You can easily perform with this unit without con- necting to a computer. TIP While the SOUND mode is ON, all MIDI messages will be  transmitted  on  the  Global  MIDI  channel  regardless  of  which MIDI channel is specified for each controller.

1. Choosing the program

1. Press the SOUND button to switch to the SOUND

mode (SOUND button lights up). The program/catego- ry names are shown in the display.

2. Change the program with the value slider.

3. Press the ASSIGN button to choose the category (LED

lights up) and then press the F1-F8 buttons to select the lead program for the individual categories.

4. You can perform with the keyboard, touchpad and trig-

ger pad. You can also modify the sounds in your per- formance by using the pitch bend wheel or modulation wheel to alter the notes that are played. Changing the sound of program You can change and modulate the sound of the program you’ve chosen. You can use eight sliders to adjust the parameters that are assigned to individual programs. TIP Refer to the Parameter Guide for the contents of the pa- rameters. It is not possible to store the settings of changed parameters to the memory. If a program is changed, the unit will return to the initial settings that are set to each program.5 Registering to favorites You can use the F1–F8 buttons to register and easily recall your favorite programs.

1. Select the program that you wish to register.

2. Press the ASSIGN button and select SET A or SET B

F1–F8 that you wish to use for registering, and register your favorites.

4. If you press the F1–F8 buttons with SET A or SET B

selected, it is possible to instantly select the registered programs.

2. Performing along a scale

The TRITON taktile has a function that allows you to per- form along a specified scale using the touchpad or the trig- ger pad. This function simplifies procedures like triggering a sound with the trigger pad (chord scale) and playing a melody or a bass line with the touchpad (touch scale). Specifying a scale and a key Specify a scale and a key to be assigned to the touchpad or the trigger pad.

1. Choose the “Scale” or the “Key” parameter with the

page / buttons, and specify a desired scale or key using the value slider. Performing with the touchpad (touch scale) The touch scale is a function that allows you to perform with the touchpad using the scale and key that you’ve specified.

2. Perform by rubbing your finger over the touchpad or

TIP You can control parameters that were set by moving your  finger  on  the  touchpad  in  the  longitudinal direction.  For  information on how to set up parameters, please refer to  the Parameter Guide. Only a fingertip should be used to control the value slider. You shouldn’t use anything hard or pointed and you shouldn’t be wearing gloves. Playing chords with the trigger pad (chord scale) The chord scale is a function that allows you to play chords with the trigger pad using a specified key and scale.

1. Press the CHORD SCALE button to place the trigger

pad into chord scale mode.

2. Perform by tapping the trigger pad.

the page / buttons, you can control the richness of the chords with the value slider. Low High

You can make your performance more expressive by controlling the Variation parameter while you play.

3. Playing a drum with the trig-

ger pad Press the NOTE/CONTROL button to place the trigger pad into note/control mode. Select the drum sound program and tap the trigger pad to perform (→ 1. Choosing the program). TIP With the DRS/HIT/SE category (F8 button), you can se- lect the drum sound program. TIP At the factory prior to shipment, optimum note messages  for the general GM-compatible drum kit are assigned to  the trigger pad. When using the software synthesizer, the  software  may  not  be  compliant  with  the  GM  standard.  Please change the assignment referring to The TRITON  taktile Parameter Guide. Selecting a trigger pad bank The trigger pad of The TRITON taktile has two banks: A and B. For example, you can assign drum sounds to bank A and percussion sounds to bank B, or use both A and B for up to 32 (for the TRITON taktile-25, up to 16) sample triggers. Choose the “Pad Bank” with the page / buttons, and select a bank with the value slider. TIP An LED for the trigger pad lights up in red for bank A, and  in blue for the bank B. TIP To select between banks A and B, you can also press the  NOTE/CONTROL button again.6 TRITON taktile

4. Using the arpeggiator

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically plays a broken chord (arpeggio) when you play a chord.

1. Press the ARP button to turn on the arpeggiator.

2. Notes played on the keyboard, the touchpad, or the

Octave shift Specify the range of the keyboard, the touch scale, and the chord scale in octave steps.

1. Whenever you press the OCTAVE +/- buttons, the

range will shift in increments of one octave up and down. TIP When pressing the OCTAVE + button and the OCTAVE -  button  simultaneously,  you  can  return  the  octave  shift  state to zero, where there is no shifting. TIP Each program has an upper limit, and may not produce  sound when played above that limit. Transpose Transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.

1. Choose the “Transpose” parameter with the page /

buttons, and set it up using the value slider. Use as MIDI Controller You can connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable and use it with a software synthesizer or DAW/MIDI syn- thesizer, etc.

Meaning of a scene A group of settings in The TRITON taktile that suits soft- ware such as a DAW is called a scene. Up to 16 scenes can be stored in the main unit of The TRITON taktile. Set- tings that support representative software are incorporat- ed in The TRITON taktile beforehand. TIP You can also customize scene settings. For information  on how to customize them, please refer to the Parameter  Guide of The TRITON taktile. How to select a scene Choose the “Scene” parameter with the page / but- tons, and select a desired scene with the value slider.

MIDI messages from each controller, such as the key- board and trigger pad of The TRITON taktile will be input. In addition, they are used when you control the built-in sound source.

These ports are used for controlling DAW software.

These ports are used as MIDI interfaces. They are used when you input MIDI messages into your computer from external MIDI equipment or when you control external MIDI equipment from your computer. In the Windows environment, a port name, such as “TRITON taktile-49” and “MIDIIN2(TRITON taktile-49),” will not be dis- played. Since it is usually displayed in the above order, please specify the corresponding port on the software. When you in- stall the KORG USB-MIDI driver, a MIDI port name will be dis- played.

3. How to Set Up DAW Software

For detailed setup and use of third party DAW software, please refer to the instruction manual of that came with your DAW software. If the scene settings in The TRITON taktile have changed from the factory settings, it may not function as follows. Cubase

1. Display the “Scene” parameter with the page / but-

tons, and choose “Cubase” with the value slider.

2. Open the “Device Setup” window in Cubase, and add7

Mackie Control to “Devices.”

3. Open the added Mackie Control page, and specify the

DAW IN/OUT ports of The TRITON taktile in the MIDI input/output section that you want to be used by Mack- ie Control.

4. Open the “MIDI Port Setup” page, and uncheck “In ‘All

MIDI Inputs’” for the DAW IN/OUT ports of The TRITON taktile. Digital Performer

1. Display the “Scene” parameter with the page /

buttons, and choose the scene for “DP” with the value slider. Settings at “Audio MIDI Setup”

• Start “Applications”→“Utilities”→“Audio MIDI Setup” to open “MIDI Studio,” and exe- cute “Add Device.”

• Name the added device appropriately. (e.g., TRITON taktile DP)

• Connect the added device to The TRITON taktile as shown on the left. TIP When using the KORG USB-MIDI driver, con- nect  the  INPUT/OUTPUT  port  of  the  added  device to the “DAW IN” and “DAW OUT.”

2. Open the “Control Surface” window in Digital Perform-

er, and choose Mackie Control in “Driver” and “Unit.”

3. Choose the “DAW IN/OUT” ports of The TRITON taktile

tons, and choose “Live” with the value slider.

2. Open the “Preferences” window, and choose Mackie

Control in the “Control Surface” section.

ports of The TRITON taktile in the MIDI input/output section that you want to be used by Mackie Control. GarageBand/Logic Please download The TRITON taktile Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic from the Korg website, and set it up according to the supplied document. Pro Tools

1. Display the “Scene” parameter with the page / but-

tons, and choose “Pro Tools” with the value slider.

2. Open the “Peripherals” window in Pro Tools, and

choose HUI in “Type.”

3. Specify the DAW IN/OUT ports of The TRITON taktile

in the source and destination sections that you want to be used by the HUI. SONAR

1. Display the “Scene” parameter with the page / but-

tons, and choose “SONAR” with the value slider.

2. Open the “Preferences” window in SONAR, check off

the KEYBOARD/CTRL, SOUND/CTRL port and DAW IN/OUT port of The TRITON taktile in both “Inputs” and “Outputs” on the “Devices” page, and press the Apply button.

3. On the “Control Surfaces” page, open the “Control

Surface Settings” dialog with the button to add a con- trol surface, and specify “Mackie Control” in “Control Surface,” and the DAW IN/OUT ports of The TRITON taktile in the “Input Port” and “Output Port” sections. Other software

1. Display the “Scene” parameter with the page / but-

tons, and choose “Generic CC” with the value slider.

2. Set up your application so that it can be controlled

through the control change messages that are output by the “KEYBOARD/CTRL, SOUND/CTRL” port of The TRITON taktile. TIP For information on how to set up your application, please  refer to the instruction manual of the application.

4. Performing with the software

synthesizer While creating sounds, you may be required to connect the computer and load the software synthesizer before- hand on the DAW software or in order to set the track re- cording condition, etc. For details, refer to the User’s Man- ual of the software you are using. Using the keyboard for your performance Use the keyboard to confirm that the software synthesizer is emitting sounds. In the same way as the control operations explained in “using the sound source for your performance,” use the pitch-bend wheel and modulation wheel to try changing the sound. You can also carry out operations such as “playing accord- ing to the scale,” “playing the drum with the trigger pad,” or “using the arpeggiator.”8 TRITON taktile

5. Controlling software

1. If the SOUND button is lit up, press the SOUND button to turn off its light.

6. Using the Unit as the Mouse

for Your Computer 1. Press the TRACK PAD button to place the touchpad into trackpad mode.2. Control the mouse cursor of your computer by rubbing your finger over the touchpad.When you tap the touchpad, it will function as a left click. Additionally, by rubbing y our two fingers over the touch-pad up and down, you can use it for scrolling the screen up and down.3. When you choose the “TRACK PAD” page with the page / buttons, the left and right sides on the value slider will function as a left click and a right click respec-tively.

9 Harm minor Harmonic minor C, D, D

17 Raga1 Raga Bhairav C, C

21 Spanish Spanish C, C

26 Japanese Japanese Miyakobushi C, C

, G, B 29 Bass Line Bass Line C, G, A

31 minor 3rd minor 3rd Interval C, D

, A 32 Major 3rd Major 3rd Interval C, E, G

33 4th Interval 4th Interval C, F, A

9. ASSIGN button, LED

Functional ground terminal