E 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for U.S.A. and Canada) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet and/or convenience receptacle. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with this apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 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. 10) 11) 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). 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. II Thank you for purchasing the Korg BX-3 combo organ. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the instrument as directed. About this owner's manual How this manual is organized, and how to use it Please read this manual carefully to learn important points and basic operation. "Introduction" explains the features of the BX-3 and their function, and how to make connections. "Quick Start" explains how to play the demo songs, and perform basic operations. "Basic functions" explains basic operations for playing the BX-3. "Parameters" explains the operation and settings for each parameter, organized by mode. Refer to this section when an unfamiliar parameter is displayed, or when you want to learn more about a function. "Appendix" explains how to connect a MIDI sequencer or computer, or perform a data dump. A list of the built-in sounds of the BX-3, and specifications etc. are also provided. Printing conventions in this manual Keys and knobs ... [ ] Keys and knobs etc. on the front panel of the BX-3 are enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Parameters Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in quotation marks " ". p. This indicates a page for reference. symbol This symbol indicates a cautionary note. symbol This symbol indicates a useful hint or application. Display screen The parameter values and program names etc. appearing in the screens printed in this manual are only examples; they will not necessarily match the values or names that appear in the screen of your BX-3. MIDI-related conventions CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number. In the context of a MIDI message, all numbers in square brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation. III Table of Contents Introduction .......................................5 1. About the BX-3 ........................................ 5 Main features ............................................................. 5 The modes of the BX-3 .............................................. 5 6. Effects .................................................... 19 Reverb ...................................................................... 19 Vibrato and chorus ................................................... 19 Overdrive .................................................................. 19 2. Parts of the BX-3 and what they do ...... 6 Front panel ................................................................. 6 Rear panel .................................................................. 9 Connections ............................................................. 10 1. Power cable connections .................................. 10 2. OUTPUT jack connections ............................... 10 3. Pedal connections ............................................ 10 4. MIDI connections .............................................. 10 7. Saving your data ................................... 19 Writing to internal memory ...................................... 19 Writing a program ................................................. 19 Writing the Global parameters ............................. 20 MIDI data dump ....................................................... 20 8. Editing ................................................... 20 Editing the sound ..................................................... 20 Other parameters ................................................. 21 Editing the drawbar parameters ............................... 21 Normal mode ........................................................ 21 EX mode ............................................................... 21 Copying drawbar parameters ................................... 21 Copying a program ................................................... 22 Swapping two programs .......................................... 22 Editing the name of a program ................................ 22 Quick Start .......................................11 1. Listening to the demo songs............... 11 2. Normal mode ......................................... 11 Selecting a program ................................................. 11 Playing ...................................................................... 11 Playing using the Program's drawbar settings ..... 11 Using the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings ..................... 12 Parameters .......................................24 1. Normal Edit mode / EX Edit mode....... 24 2. Global mode .......................................... 30 3. EX mode ................................................ 12 Selecting a program ................................................. 12 Playing ...................................................................... 12 Playing Using the Program's drawbar settings .... 12 Using the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings ..................... 13 Appendices ......................................36 1. How the drawbars work ....................... 36 2. MIDI applications .................................. 36 About MIDI ............................................................... 36 Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer .............................................................. 36 MIDI data dump ....................................................... 37 Transmission ......................................................... 37 Reception .............................................................. 38 MIDI messages that the BX-3 transmits and receives ................................................................... 38 Basic functions................................14 1. About the display ................................. 14 Switching the display ............................................... 14 Normal mode ........................................................ 14 EX mode ............................................................... 14 Drawbar levels and icons ......................................... 14 Shortcuts .................................................................. 15 Normal Edit mode / EX Edit mode ....................... 15 Global mode ......................................................... 15 2. About the programs ............................. 16 How a program is structured .................................... 16 3. Voice name list ...................................... 40 Normal mode programs ........................................ 40 EX mode programs ............................................... 40 Demo song names ............................................... 40 3. Restoring the factory settings ............ 16 Initializing one program ........................................ 16 Initializing all programs ......................................... 16 Initializing the Global parameters ......................... 17 Initializing programs and Global parameters ....... 17 4. Percussion ............................................ 17 Normal mode ........................................................... 17 Checking the "DB Preset's Perc" parameter ........ 17 EX mode .................................................................. 18 EX Percussion in Drawbar 2 ................................. 18 4. Troubleshooting .................................... 41 5. Operation of included Expression pedal ...................................................... 42 6. Specifications and options .................. 43 7. Assembling the stand .......................... 44 8. MIDI implementation chart................... 47 5. 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