RK100S - MIDI Keyboard KORG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RK100S KORG

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• 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 polishes. Keep this manual Aer 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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA) Responsible Party : KORG USA INC.Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLETelephone : 1-631-390-6500Equipment Type : KeytarModel : RK-100SThis 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 undesired operation. 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 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 o 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 dierent 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 authority to operate this equipment. Notice regarding disposal (EU only) When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, baery, or baery package, it signies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or baery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or baery 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 baery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the baery or baery package. Precautions for the RK-100S As with a common electric guitar, the body of this device is made with painted wood. Aer use, wipe the body with a clean, so and dry cloth. Use a commercially available guitar polish. Do not expose this device to rapid temperature changes, such as extremely high or low temperatures. Bringing the device from a cold location directly to a heated room may cause cracks to form in the painted body. In addition, it is extremely dangerous to leave the device in the trunk of a car, where it will be exposed to high temperatures, for example, in the summer.• Since the body paint is delicate, even a slight shock may cause it to peel o or crack. While playing or transporting, handle the device very carefully to avoid hiing it. All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.RK-100S Owner's manual

Thank you for purchasing the Korg RK-100S KEYTAR. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. Main features The RK-100S is a stylish shoulder keyboard that’s equipped with a synthesizer and the classic tones of a piano or organ, allowing you to play a wide-variety of sounds with the ribbon controllers.Taking advantage of the baery power, you can enjoy playing in various locations.200 programs through MMT analog modeling200 programs that are compatible with various music genres are available through the MMT sound generation system. These are provided with a broad range of oscillator algorithms, including the sawtooth waves and square waves, typical of analog synthesizers, as well as formant waveforms, noise and PCM/DWGS waveforms.Ribbon controllersA long ribbon controller and a short ribbon controller are available for controlling the pitch and lter, etc. The long ribbon controller can be used to control the pitch and lter of sounds, and it can also be used to play scales and the range of notes specied with the sound editor soware. Only a ngertip should be used to control. You shouldn’t use anything hard or pointed and you shouldn’t be wearing gloves.ArpeggiatorThe built-in arpeggiator can automatically generate an arpeggio when you hold down a chord.You can choose from six types of arpeggios. Notes can also be individually switched on/o for up to eight steps, allowing you to vary the rhythm for an even wider range of possibilities.Vocoder functionalityThe RK-100S comes equipped with a vocoder function that will let you use your voice via a mic to process the sound of the oscillator, producing the impression that the instrument is “talking.”Virtual Patch functionalityControllers such as EG, LFO, keyboard tracking, and the ribbons can be virtually connected to parameters such as pitch or cuto, allowing you to modulate these parameters and create sounds with a high degree of freedom.Equalizer and eects add a nal polish to your soundsEach timbre provides a two-band equalizer for additional sound-creating potential.There are also two master eects for each program, allowing you to add nal touches to your sound. You can choose one of seventeen types for each eect.Sound editor softwareBy connecting the RK-100S to a computer with a USB cable and the using sound editor soware, you can edit parameters, such as the sounds and the arpeggio paerns of the RK-100S, from your computer.You can download the sound editor free of charge from the Korg website.hp://www.korg.com/ Front and side panels Front panel 1. OCTAVE +/- buttonsThis shis the range of notes assigned to the keyboard and long ribbon controller upward or downward in one-octave steps over a range of 3 octaves. Tip: These buons can also be used to specify seings for the shi functions.2. Short ribbon controllerThis controls the pitch and modulation of sounds.Press the SHORT RIBBON buon to switch between pitch and modulation.3. LONG RIBBONPITCH buttonPress this buon to control the pitch with the long ribbon controller.FILTER buttonPress this buon to control the lter with the long ribbon controller.4. DisplayThe number of the program that’s currently selected and the seings for the shi functions are shown here.In addition, the octave specied with the OCTAVE +/- buons will be indicated (see 10 page “Switching the octave with the OCTAVE buons”).5. Long ribbon controllerThis is used to play scales (monophonic) and control the pitch and lter of sounds.Press the LONG RIBBON PITCH and FILTER buons to select the parameter to be controlled.6. VOLUME knob This adjusts the volume of the Output jack.Front and side panels

7. SOUND leverThis selects the program. Move the lever to the + or - direction to switch to the next or previous program.Tip: The SOUND lever can also be used to specify seings for the shi functions.8. TAP buttonThis species the tempo (speed) of the arpeggiator, LFO or delay eect.The tempo is specied according to the number of times the buon is pressed. The LED will blink in synchronization with the tempo.In addition, hold down the SHIFT buon and press this buon to play the demo song (see 9 page “Demo performance”).9. ARP buttonThis turns the arpeggiator on/o (see 13 page “Playing arpeggios”).In addition, hold down the SHIFT buon and press this buon to change the seings of the arpeggiator.10. SHORT RIBBON buttonThis switches the parameter that’s controlled by the short ribbon controller. When the buon is lit up in red, the pitch of the sound can be controlled.When the buon is lit up in green, the modulation of the sound can be controlled.In addition, if you hold down the SHIFT buon and press the SHORT RIBBON buon, the audio input signal from the INPUT jack will be sent from the Output jack without modication.11. SHIFT buttonHold down this buon and press the corresponding buon to play the demo song or specify seings for the shi functions.12. Favorites buttons A – HYour favorite programs can be assigned to these buons.The program can be quickly recalled by pressing the corresponding buon. See page 9 “Favorites function”In addition, hold down the SHIFT buon and press one of the favorites buons (A – H) to enter a shi function and change the seings for the function.13. Output jacks [stereo jack]You can connect powered monitors, a stereo amp, mixer, or headphones to these jacks.RK-100S Owner's manual

This connector transmits MIDI data to the external MIDI device that’s connected to the RK-100S.

Connect the headset/mic (monaural, not plug-in powered) or other audio equipment to this jack.When a headset/mic is connected, the input can be used as an audio signal for the modulator in a vocoder program.When audio equipment is connected, this jack will be used as an AUX IN jack. The sound from the connected device will be output from the RK-100S. (See page 7 “Connecting an audio player”)

3. Input select switch

Set this switch according to the device that’s connected to the INPUT jack.MIC 1 or MIC2: When a mic is connectedLINE: When audio equipment is connected When an audio device is connected to the INPUT jack, be sure to set the Input select switch to LINE. Otherwise, the connected device may be damaged.

This turns the power on/o.

Connect the optional AC adapter here.Connect the AC adapter to the RK-100S before you plug it into an AC outlet.

Connect the RK-100S to a computer and use sound editor soware to edit parameters, such as sounds and arpeggio paerns of the RK-100S.Note: In order to use a USB connection, you’ll need to install the Korg USB-MIDI driver in your computer. You can download the “Korg USB-MIDI driver” from the Korg website, and install it as described in the accompanying documentation. Attaching the strap Aach the strap to the RK-100S as described below. Attach the strap to the two strap pins at the locations shown in the illustration. Aer aaching the strap, verify that it is rmly secured with the pins. Never loosen the screws mounting the strap pins. In order to prevent the strap from accidentally becoming disconnected, we recommend using commercially available guitar strap locks.Preparations

Preparations Connect your monitor amp or mixer to the output jack Connect the RK-100S’s Output jack to the input jacks of your mixer or powered monitor speakers. Note: We recommend that you output in stereo in order to take full advantage of the RK-100S’s sound. When a cable with standard mono plugs is used, only sound from the le channel will be output. Connecting the mic To use the RK-100S as a vocoder, connect the headset/mic (not plug-in powered) to the INPUT jack, and then use your voice as the modulator signal (see 10 page “Playing a vocoder program”).Note: The INPUT jack is monaural. Do not use excessive force when connecting or disconnecting the mic. Be careful of the mic output level when connecting a mic. Connecting an audio player The RK-100S’s INPUT jack can be used as an AUX IN jack.

Set the Input select switch (on the side panel) to LINE. When an audio device is connected to the INPUT jack, be sure to set the Input select switch to LINE. Otherwise, the connected device may be damaged.

2. Connect the audio device to the INPUT jack.

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SHORT RIBBON button. The RK-100S will enter the Audio In Through mode, where the audio signal that’s input to the INPUT jack is simply output directly from the Output jack.When there is an input at the INPUT jack, the SHIFT buon is lit up. If the input is overloaded, the buon is lit up in red.Note: The INPUT jack is compatible with a stereo plug, but the audio signal that is output from the Output jack is monaural. Connections The illustration below shows a typical example of connections for the RK-100S. Connect your equipment as appropriate for your needs. You must connect all devices with the power turned o. Failure to observe this precaution may cause malfunctions or damage to your speaker system.ComputerUSB cableAC adapter (Separately sold)Headset micDigital audio player etc.External tone generatorMIDI INMIDI cableStereo plugMono plugMono plugMono plugFor a monaural output(left channel output only)When using headphonesMonitor amplier etc.headphonesINPUTINPUTMono plugINPUTFor a stereo outputOutput jackStereo plugRK-100S Owner's manual

Adjust the volume of the connected audio device until the SHIFT button is not lit up in red. Connecting a MIDI device or a computer to the MIDI OUT connector or USB connector If the MIDI OUT connector of the RK-100S is connected to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI device, the external MIDI device can be controlled with the RK-100S’s keyboard or controllers.If the USB connector of the RK-100S is connected to a computer, sound editor soware can be used to edit parameters, such as sounds and arpeggio paerns of the RK-100S, or sequencer soware, for example, can be used to play the RK-100S’s sound generator. Turning the power on The RK-100S can be powered by an AC adapter or baeries.Due to cable routing considerations during live performances, we recommend using baeries. Before you turn on the power Make sure that the power switch is o before you connect the power supply. Using batteries

1. Open the battery cover that’s located on the bottom

Insert six AA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries (separately sold). Make sure that the baeries are oriented correctly.

3. Close the battery cover.

In order to get the most accurate readings of the remaining battery power, please refer to the “Battery type and remaining power” section on page 16 and select the type of battery that’s being used. About the empty battery indicator Hold down the SHIFT buon and press the favorites G buon to show the remaining baery power using the eight favorites buons (A – H) as level indicators. The number of lit buons may be lower depending on the baery capacity.In addition, when the baery capacity runs down, the dot at the right side of the display will blink. If you continue to use the unit, the blinking will become faster.If you continue to use the unit in this state, the indicator will begin blinking. We recommend that you replace the baeries as soon as possible, or connect the AC adapter. Depleted baeries should be immediately removed from the RK-100S. Leaving depleted baeries installed may cause malfunctions (such as leakage of the baery electrolyte). You should also remove the baeries if you won’t be using the RK-100S for an extended period of time. Connecting the AC adapter Only use the specied AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter may cause malfunctions.

1. Make sure that the RK-100S is powered-o.

Connect the optional AC adapter to the DC9V connector, located on the side panel. See page 7 “Connections”

3. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet.

Use an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Turning the power on Before you power-on the RK-100S, you must power-o any external output device such as your powered monitor speakers.

1. Turn the RK-100S’s VOLUME knob all the way to the

Hold down the power switch until the indicators appear in the display. When the indicators appear in the display, release the switch.Aer a while, the program number will appear in the display.

Lower the volume of your powered monitors or other external output equipment.

4. Turn the RK-100S’s VOLUME knob to an appropriate

Adjust the volume of your external output equipment.Demo performance

Lower the volume of your powered monitor speakers or other external output device, and then turn o their power. Turn the VOLUME knob of the RK-100S all the way toward the left, and then press and hold down the power switch until the display indicates that you can safely turn o the power. If the AC adapter is being used, do not unplug it while the RK-100S is powering o. The RK-100S is saving seings for the favorites buons and for the various other parameters while it is powering o. Auto power o function If there is no user input for approx. 4 hours the auto power o function will automatically turn o the RK 100S. Note: With the factory seings, the auto power o func-tion is enabled.This function can be disabled so that the RK-100S will not be automatically turned o.See page 16 “Auto power o function” Demo performance The RK-100S contains demo songs that show o its sounds.See page 75 “Voice Name List”

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the TAP button.The demo performance will begin. Use the OCTAVE +/- buttons or the Sound lever to select the demo song. Press the SHIFT button to end the demo performance. Selecting and playing a program Selecting a program The RK-100S contains 200 programs that can be used with various genres. Using the SOUND lever Use the SOUND lever on the front panel to select a program.

1. Move the SOUND lever to the + or - direction.The program is switched. The number of the selected program appears in the display.Each time the lever is moved, the program is switched incrementally.See page 75 “Voice Name List”2. Adjust the VOLUME knob to the appropriate level.3. Play the keyboard to check the sound.4. Press the OCTAVE button to change the pitch range assigned to the keyboard.See page 10 “Switching the octave with the OCTAVE buons” Favorites function The RK-100S is equipped with the favorites function, which allows you to assign your favorite programs to the eight favorites buons. A total of 40 programs (5 banks × 8 buons) can be stored. Using the favorites buttons Programs have already been assigned to these favorites buons. Those programs can be immediately recalled by pressing the corresponding buon.

While holding down the SHIFT button, move the leverRK-100S Owner's manual

to select a favorites bank.There are ve favorites banks. When switching between the banks, the number of the selected bank appears in the display.Note: The program is not switched if only a bank is select-ed. Switch the program by then pressing a favorites buon.2. Press one of the eight favorites buttons.The program that’s assigned to the pressed buon is selected.Tip: The program assigned to the buon can be changed to a dierent program. Assigning programs to favorites buttons Here’s how to change the program that’s assigned to a favorites buon to your favorite program.

Select the program to be assigned to a favorites button. While holding down the SHIFT button, move the lever to select the favorites bank where the program is to be assigned.The favorites bank is switched. The number of the selected bank appears in the display.3. Hold down the favorites button where you wish to assign a program.Aer all of the favorites buons are lit up at the same time, the favorites buon where the program is to be assigned is lit up, indicating that the program has been assigned. Playing a vocoder program A vocoder modies the signal from an oscillator or other source (the “carrier”) by applying the spectral characteristics of an external input source such as a human voice (the “modulator”).The most common way to use a vocoder is to produce a “talking instrument” eect by taking the input signal of your voice from the mic while you hold down a chord on the keyboard. However you can also obtain interesting results by using audio input sources other than a human voice, such as rhythm sounds or anything else you like.Here’s how to connect a mic and try out the vocoder. 2, 4

1. Connect the mic to the INPUT jack on the side panel, and then set the Input select switch to MIC2.

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SHORT RIBBON button.The audio input signal from the INPUT jack will be sent from the Output jack without modication (Audio In Thru).The SHIFT buon will light up if a signal is being input to the INPUT jack. It will light up in red if an input overload occurs.3. Vocalize into the mic. If the SHIFT button is lit up in red, set the Input select switch to MIC1.4. To return to the normal state, hold down the SHIFT button and press the SHORT RIBBON button once again.5. Select a vocoder program.See page 75 “Voice Name List”6. While vocalizing into the mic, play the keyboard.To hear dierent vocoder eects, try vocalizing in dierent ways and changing the chord you play.Tip: Some vocoder programs will produce sound when you simply play the keyboard; there’s no need to vocalize into the mic. Modifying the sound To make your performance more expressive, you can modify the sounds of the RK-100S by using the short ribbon controller, the long ribbon controller, and also by how you play the keyboard. Try out various ways to play each program you select. Using the keyboard to modify the sound - Velocity The eect will vary depending on the amount of force that you use to play the keys. Normally, the force of your strike will aect the tone or volume.Tip: During a performance, the eight favorites buons (A – H) light up like a level meter, according to the keyboard velocity. The RK-100S’s keyboard does not support aertouch. Switching the octave with the OCTAVE buttons The pitch range assigned to the long ribbon controller while playing the keyboard or scales can be changed in one-octave increments over a range of ±3 octaves.Selecting and playing a program

Press the - buonKeyboard and ribbon range OCTA VE LED in the displayPress the + buon C6–C9 LED on right side lit up in red

C5–C8LED on right side lit up in orange

C4–C7LED on right side lit up in green

C2–C5LED on le side lit up in green

C1–C4LED on le side lit up in orange

C0–C3LED on le side lit up in red Simultaneously press the OCTAVE +/- buons to return to ±0. Using the short ribbon controller The short ribbon controller can be used to control the pitch and modulation of sounds.The parameter being controlled can be switched with the SHORT RIBBON buon.Tip: The sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB) can be used to specify whether pitch or modulation is controlled with the short ribbon controller when the program is switched. Controlling the pitch

Press the SHORT RIBBON button so that it is lit up in red.

While playing the keyboard, use the short ribbon controller. Slide your nger to the le and right along the ribbon controller. With the original pitch at the center of the ribbon, raise and lower the pitch by moving your nger in either direction. Removing your nger from the ribbon will return the pitch to the original seing. Original pitch Applying modulation

Press the SHORT RIBBON button so that it is lit up in green.

While playing the keyboard, use the short ribbon controller. Slide your nger to the le and right along the ribbon controller. With the original sound at the le end of the ribbon, apply modulation by moving your nger to the other end. Removing your nger from the ribbon will return the sound to the original seing. Depending on the selected program, the vibrato depth will be varied or the tone will be modied by changing the cuto frequency. Original sound Using the long ribbon controller The long ribbon controller can be used to play scales and to control the pitch and lter of sounds.Tip: The tone, range of notes and direction in which the eect is applied with the long ribbon controller diers depending on the program. In addition, these seings can be specied with the sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB). Playing scales Single notes of the previously specied scale can be played.

With the LONG RIBBON PITCH and FILTER buttons turned o, use the long ribbon controller. Slide your nger to the le and right along the ribbon controller. The specied scale can be played. The notes produced with the ribbon controller are monophonic (single notes). In addition, higher pitched notes (ribbon position) will take priority when played.Tip: The specied scale to be played can be changed with the sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB).

2. The octave range can be switched with the OCTAVE

+/- buttons while playing. Controlling the pitch There are two control methods.Tip: The range and direction in which the pitch is adjusted with the long ribbon controller can be specied with the sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB).RK-100S Owner's manual

Controlling the pitch of the continuant

1. Select the program.In this case, select a program where the sound does not immediately decay to silence aer a keyboard key is pressed. There may be no eect with a program where the sound immediately decays to silence aer a keyboard key is pressed While a sound is being produced, hold down the LONG RIBBON PITCH button.The PITCH buon is lit up. Sound continues to be produced while the buon is held down.3. Use the ribbon to control the pitch.Slide your nger to the le and right along the ribbon controller. With the original pitch at the location rst touched in the ribbon, raise and lower the pitch by moving your nger in either direction.Removing your nger from the ribbon will return the pitch to the original seing. Original pitch

Remove your nger from the button to stop the continuant. Controlling the pitch with your left hand free

While no sound is being produced, hold down the SHIFT button and press the LONG RIBBON PITCH button.The PITCH buon is lit up.2. Play the keyboard.Sound continues to be produced.3. Use the ribbon to control the pitch.See page 12 “Controlling the pitch of the continuant” If the pitch was raised with the OCTAVE buon, the sound may be dicult to hear, depending on the area used on the ribbon.4. Press the PITCH button again to turn o the button and stop the continuant. Controlling the lter As with pitch control, there are two control methods.Tip: The eects that can be controlled with the long ribbon controller can be specied with the sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB). The ltering eect can be adjusted in the Long Ribbon section of the sound editor soware. In the Virtual Patch section, set “Source” to “Long Ribbon”, and use “Destination” to specify the parameters to be controlled. The parameters to be con-trolled can also be specied with Fx Long Ribbon assignments. Controlling the lter of the continuant

While a sound is being produced, hold down the LONG RIBBON FILTER button.The FILTER buon is lit up.Sound continues to be produced while the buon is held down.2. Use the ribbon.Slide your nger to the le and right along the ribbon controller. With the original sound at the le end of the ribbon, apply modulation by moving your nger to the other end. Removing your nger from the ribbon will return the sound to the original seing. Original soundNote: The changes in the eect parameters dier depend-ing on the seings. Remove your nger from the button to stop the continuant.Selecting and playing a program

Controlling the lter with your left hand free

While no sound is being produced, hold down the SHIFT button and pressthe LONG RIBBON FILTER button.The FILTER buon is lit up.2. Play the keyboard.Sound continues to be produced.3. Use the ribbon.See page 12 “Controlling the lter of the continuant”Tip: The direction where the eect is applied when the rib-bon is used can be changed with the sound editor soware (when the RK-100S is connected to a computer via USB).4. Press the FILTER button again to turn o the button and stop the continuant. Playing arpeggios The arpeggiator is a function that automatically plays a broken chord (arpeggio) when you hold down a chord on the keyboard.

1. Select a synthesizer program.The arpeggiator can also be used with the vocoder program; however, a beer eect can be achieved with a synthesizer program. In addition, we recommend a sound with a short sustain.2. Press the ARP button so that the LED is lit up.The arpeggiator is turned on.The ARP buon is lit up, and the favorites buons A –H are sequentially lit up.3. Hold down a chord in the keyboard.An arpeggio will start playing.The arpeggio paern that is played can be changed (see 13 page “Arpeggio paern seings”).4. Press the TAP button to adjust the tempo.The TAP buon is lit in green, and the tempo appears in the display.5. Press the ARP button so that the LED is turned o.The arpeggio stops playing. Continuing playing with your hand o the keyboard (latch) The operation of the arpeggiator when you take your hand o the keyboard can be specied.1. Hold down the ARP button until it is lit up in green.When the ARP buon is lit up in green, the latch is turned on, and the arpeggiator will continue to play even aer you take your hand o the keyboard.Note: Regardless of whether the arpeggiator is turned on or o, holding down the ARP buon will turn on the arpeg-giator as well as the latch.2. Press the ARP button to turn o the arpeggiator.The latch is turned o at the same time that the arpeggiator is turned o. Arpeggio pattern settings This allows you to select the type of arpeggio produced when the arpeggiator is on and a keyboard key is pressed.In addition, notes within the selected arpeggio paern can be turned on/o. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the ARP button.The arpeggio paern seing appears in the display.With the favorites buons A – H used as the arpeggiator step keys, only the buons corresponding to the enabled steps are lit up (note one).2. Use the OCTAVE +/- buttons or the SOUND lever to specify the arpeggio pattern.UP: Notes will be played consecutively from low pitches to high.dn (Down): Notes will be played consecutively from high pitches to low.AL.1: Up and Down will be alternated. (The highest and lowest notes will be played once.)RK-100S Owner's manual

AL.2: Up and Down will be alternated. (The highest and lowest notes will be played twice, once on the way up, and once on the way down.) rnd (Random): Notes will be played randomly. trG (Trigger): The notes you are holding down will be played simultaneously at the current tempo. If you are holding down more notes than the maximum polyphony, the lowest pitches you are holding down will be played, up to the maximum polyphony.

Press the favorites buttons A – H to turn o the button (note o) and change the note corresponding to the step to a rest. TYPE: UP

4. Press the SHIFT button to exit the arpeggio pattern

settings. Shift functions The shi functions are used to specify various seings for the RK-100S. To change a seing, hold down the SHIFT buon and press the appropriate buon. To exit the shi function, press the SHIFT buon. In addition, if no buon is pressed for a set length of time, the shi function will automatically be exited, and the RK-100S will return to a condition where a program can be selected. The programs assigned to the favorites buons and the seings of the shi functions are saved when the RK-100S is powered o. If the baeries are nearing the end of their service life and favorites buon A is blinking (refer to “Baery type and remaining power” on page 16), these seings cannot be saved. If you have an AC adapter (optional), connect it. Velocity curve This allows you to specify the way that the volume and tone changes according to the keyboard velocity (force used to strike keys).

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

A button. The velocity curve seing appears in the display.

(1) (127) Cu.1 This curve requires you to play strongly in order to produce an eect. Cu.2, 3 | Cu.4 This is the typical curve. Cu.5 | Cu.6 This curve produces an eect without requiring you to play very strongly. Cu.7 This curve produces a fairly steady eect with lile change for medium-strength playing. Cu.8 This curve produces a fairly steady eect with lile change for medium-strength playing (a aer curve than 7).Shift functions

127 All notes will sound at maximum velocity (127). This seing mimics the behavior of early analog synths. Cu.7 and 8 produce lile change for medium-strength playing. However, these curves will produce a great deal of change with soly played notes, so they may be more dicult to control. Choose the curve that is most appropriate for your playing dynamics or for the eect you want to obtain.

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

B button. The velocity seing appears in the display.

2. Use the OCTAVE +/- buttons or

the SOUND lever to specify the velocity setting. The velocity seing range is 1 – 127. If oFF is selected, no sound is produced when the long ribbon controller is used.

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

Global MIDI channel In order to exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set the RK-100S’s Global MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

C button. The number of the Global MIDI channel appears in the display.

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

4. Set the MIDI channel of the connected external MIDI

device. Note: For details on how to set the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device, refer to the owner’s manual of the connected device. Long ribbon MIDI channel This allows you to specify the MIDI channel when using the long ribbon controller to play. Specify a seing when using a program with sound generation set to Multi (Voice mode: Multi) or when the external MIDI device that’s connected to the MIDI OUT jack is being played using the long ribbon controller, instead of the keyboard. When the seing is changed, sound from the RK-100S can no longer be produced with the long ribbon controller.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

D button. The number of the long ribbon MIDI channel appears in the display.

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

Note: When the arpeggiator is turned on, note messages are transmied from the MIDI OUT jack with the global MIDI channel. Transpose This allows you to specify overall pitch in steps of a semitone (100 cents). Use this when you want to transpose to suit the song you are playing over a range of one octave up or down.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

E button. The transpose seing appears in the display.

Power save function When the RK-100S is being powered by baeries, the power save function will automatically turn o the display and LEDs depending on the remaining baery power level. Note: With the factory seings, the power save function is O.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

F button. The seing for the power save function appears in the display.

2. Use the OCTAVE +/- buttons or

the SOUND lever to select the setting. on: Enabled oFF: Disabled

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

Battery type and remaining power This allows you to select the type of baery to be used. In addition, the remaining power level of the baeries currently being used can be checked. If the selected type is dierent from the type of baeries being used, the remaining amount of baery power will not be correctly indicated.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

G button. The baery type appears in the display. The eight favorites buons (A – H) are lit up to indicate the remaining baery power level. The number of lit buons may be lower depending on the baery capacity. New baeries: All buons lit Low remaining baery power level: Only buon A lit Time to replace baeries: Buon A blinks When the AC adapter is connected, all buons are turned o.

3. Press the SHIFT button to exit the shift function.

Auto power o function The RK-100S is equipped with an auto power o function. With this function, the RK-100S automatically turns o (low power consumption state) if there is no use for approximately four hours. If the RK-100S has been automatically turned o with the auto power o function, it cannot be turned on by pressing a buon or keyboard key or using a ribbon controller. Turn the RK-100S on again. Note: With the factory seings, the auto power o func- tion is enabled.

1. Hold down the SHIFT button and press the favorites

H button. The seing for the auto power o function appears in the display.

2. Use the OCTAVE +/- buttons or

the SOUND lever to select the setting. 4hr: Enabled diS: Disabled

MIDI Using the RK-100S with other MIDI devices (MIDI) MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to connect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by dierent manufacturers.The RK-100S lets you assign control change numbers to the major parameters that aect the sound, and control these parameters from an external MIDI sequencer while you play the tone generator. You can also use the assigned ribbons or buons to transmit these control changes to control an external MIDI device. Connecting MIDI devices/computers Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from the RK-100S When you want to use the RK-100S’s keyboard, controllers, and arpeggiator. to play an external MIDI tone generator, use a MIDI cable to connect the RK-100S’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI tone generator.MIDI OUTMIDI IN MIDI keyboard RK-100S Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from the RK-100S You can also use a MIDI patch bay to control multiple MIDI devices. MIDI OUT

MIDI OUTMIDI OUTMIDI INMIDI IN

RK-100S MIDI KeyboardMIDI tone generator MIDI patchbay Connecting the RK-100S to your computer via USB Connect a USB cable to the USB connector of the RK-100S and the computer. RK-100S USB Computer USB cable Note: In order to use a USB connection, you must install the Korg USB-MIDI driver in your computer. Download the Korg USB-MIDI driver from the Korg website, and install it as directed by the accompanying documentation. MIDI-related settings MIDI channel setting In order to exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set the RK-100S’s MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device.Refer to the “Global MIDI channel” section on page 15, and specify the Global MIDI channel. Recording the MIDI output from the RK-100S’s arpeggiator onto an external MIDI sequencer or computer Connect and setting Connect the RK-100S’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI sequencer. Recording the note data from the arpeggiator onto an external MIDI sequencer Turn on the RK-100S’s arpeggiator (ARP buon lit up), play the keyboard, and record the note data on your external MIDI sequencer. Synchronizing the arpeggiator For information on synchronization-related seings of your external MIDI device, refer to the manual of your device.In order to use the RK-100S as master and the external MIDI device as slave, connect the RK-100S’s MIDI OUT connector to your external MIDI device’s MIDI IN connector.Set your external MIDI device to receive incoming MIDI clock messages. The external MIDI device (e.g., sequencer or rhythm machine) will operate at the tempo specied by the RK-100S’s TEMPO buon.RK-100S Owner's manual

Trouble shooting If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer. Power does not turn on

• Is the AC adapter connected to an AC outlet? (See page 7 “Connections”)

• Are the baeries depleted? Hold down the SHIFT buon and press the G buon to check the remaining baery power level (See page 16 “Baery type and remaining power”).

Have the baeries been inserted with the correct orientation? (See page 8 “Using baeries”) Automatically turns o

Are your powered monitors or headphones connected to the jack correctly ? (See page 7 “Connections”)

• Is the connected monitor system powered-on, and is the volume raised?

• Is the VOLUME knob set to a position where sound will be output? Nothing happens when the OCTAVE UP or DOWN button is pressed.

• Is a shi function being set? Press the SHIFT buon to exit the shi function. Cannot input sound

Has the mic that will be used as the modulator with the vocoder program been correctly connected to the INPUT jack?

• Has the Input select switch been set appropriately? Arpeggiator will not start

• Is the arpeggiator on (ARP buon lit up)? No sound is produced when the RK-100S is controlled with the long ribbon controller

• Have the shi functions been used to change the long ribbon velocity to oFF? Select any seing other than oFF. (See page 15 “Long ribbon velocity”)

• Have the shi functions been used to change the long ribbon MIDI channel? Specify the same MIDI channel for producing sound. (See page 15 “Long ribbon MIDI channel”) No sound produced from an external MIDI sound generator that’s connected with a MIDI cable

Is the MIDI cable connected correctly? (See page 7 “Connections”)

Does the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device match the MIDI channel of the RK-100S? (See page 15 “Global MIDI channel”)Specications

Baery life Approximately 8 hours (alkaline baery) Dimensions (W x D x H) 830 x 263 x 68 mm / 32.68 x 10.35 x2.68 inches Weight 3.4 kg / 7.50 lbs (includeing the baery) Included items Six AA baeries, strap, owner's manual, so case Options (separately sold) AC adapter ( DC9V

Voice Name List Program No. Program Name Category Arp SW Voice Mode 1 Stab Saw Synth Hard O Single 2 OB Pad Synth Hard O Single 3 Saw Pad Synth Hard O Single 4 Needle Synth Hard O Single 5 Detuned Poly Synth Hard O Single 6 Unison Poly Synth Hard O Single 7 Simple Synth Hard O Single 8 Sep Wave Synth Hard O Single 9 Poly Line Synth Hard O Single 10 P5 Comp Synth Hard O Single 11 TRANCER Synth Hard O Single 12 Detune Pad Synth Hard O Single 13 PhasePad Synth Hard O Single 14 FILLER Synth Hard O Single 15 Bright Pad Synth Hard O Single 16 Sweep Pad Synth Hard O Single 17 Poly-400 Synth Hard O Single 18 Square Comp Synth Hard O Single 19 Backin Lead Synth Hard O Single 20 Poly Saw 1 Synth Hard O Single 21 Poly Saw 2 Synth Hard O Single 22 Edge Saw Synth Hard O Single 23 ANALOG Synth Hard O Single 24 Fun Lead Synth Hard O Single 25 TIKTOK Synth Hard O Single 26 Final Brass Synth Brass O Single 27 Brass 99 Synth Brass O Layer 28 Super Brass Synth Brass O Single 29 Synth Brass Synth Brass O Single 30 Fat Brass Synth Brass O Single 31 Slow Brass Synth Brass O Single 32 Soft Brass Synth Brass O Single 33 VPM Brass Synth Brass O Single 34 Synth Tp Synth Brass O Single 35 Brass Ens Synth Brass O Layer 36 Saw Simple Wave O Single 37 Square Simple Wave O Single 38 Pulse Simple Wave O Single 39 8bit Tri Simple Wave O Single 40 Sine Simple Wave O Single 41 Saw Bass Bass O Single 42 Simple Bass Bass O Single 43 MG Bass Bass O Single 44 Detune Bass Bass O Single 45 NuWave Bass Bass O Single 46 Line Rez Bass Bass O Single 47 Line Bass Bass O Single 48 Oddsy Bass Bass O Single 49 Krash Bass Bass O Single 50 Magnum Bass Bass O Single 51 Bakin’ Bass Bass O Single 52 MS-101 Bass O Single 53 Acid Ring Bass Bass O Single 54 Boost Bass Bass O Single 55 Jami Bass Bass O Single 56 Ring Bass Bass O Single 57 Knock Bass Bass O Single 58 Sub Bass Bass O Single 59 80’s Bass Bass O Single 60 Mini Bass Bass O Single 61 Pulse Bass Bass O Single 62 VPM Bass 1 Bass O Single 63 VPM Bass 2 Bass O Single 64 Hybrid Bass Bass O Layer 65 VOX Bass Bass O Single 66 DW8000 Lead Lead O Single 67 Fusion Lead Lead O Single 68 5th Saw Lead Lead O Single 69 Dukey Lead Lead O Single 70 Mini KORG Lead O Single 71 Pocket Lead Lead O Single 72 Turn Lead Lead O Single 73 Unison Squ Lead Lead O Single 74 Glider Lead Lead O Single 75 3OSC Lead Lead O Single 76 Old Lead Lead O Layer 77 MG Square Lead Lead O Single 78 Cheep Lead Lead O Single 79 Phunky Lead Lead O Single 80 70’s Fun Lead O Single 81 Rez Lead Lead O Single 82 Vintage Lead Lead O Single 83 Da Lead Lead O Single 84 Super Lead Lead O Layer 85 Wired Lead Lead O Single 86 Velo Sync Lead Lead O Single 87 Sync Lead Lead O Single 88 Robo Sync Lead Lead O Single 89 High Voltage Lead Lead O Single 90 Piano & Lead Lead O Layer 91 PWM Strings Strings/Pad O Single 92 Syn Strings Strings/Pad O Single 93 Strings Machine Strings/Pad O Single 94 Solin Strings Strings/Pad O Multi 95 Str Ensemble Strings/Pad O Single 96 Low Pad Strings/Pad O Single 97 Ana Strings Strings/Pad O Single 98 Royal Pad Strings/Pad O Single 99 Warm Pad Strings/Pad O Multi 100 Pulse Pad Strings/Pad O Single 101 Xtal Pad Strings/Pad O Multi 102 E.P Pad Strings/Pad O Multi 103 Vox Pad Strings/Pad O Layer 104 IDM Pad Strings/Pad O Single 105 Pan Tran Strings/Pad O Single 106 Oct Pad Synth Soft O Single 107 Solemn Brass Synth Soft O Single 108 Golden Synth Synth Soft O Single 109 Stream Pad Synth Soft O SingleRK-100S Owner’s manual

[ KEYTAR ] 1 – 16 1 – 16 Remarks *M: Can only be received from USB connector. *P, *C, *B: Transmitted and received if the MIDI Filter setting (PROG CHG, CTRL CHG, P.BEND) is Enable. *1: Transmitted and received on the number specified by MIDI CC#. *2: In addition to Korg exclusive messages, also supports inquiry messages, master volume, and master fine tune. *3: Transmitted and not received if MIDI “CLOCK” is set to INTERNAL. Not transmitted when receiving “CLOCK” in the “AUTO” mode. Date : 2014. 2. 18 Bank Select (MSB, LSB) *P Modulation wheel