Controls And Connectors - Korg minikaosspad2 Manuel D'utilisation

Thank you for purchasing the Korg mini kaoss pad 2 dynamic effect processor. To help you get the most out of your new instrument,
please read this manual carefully.

Controls and connectors

Internal mic
1
Display
2
FX button
3
MP3 button
4
5 MIC ON/OFF button
Start button
6
VALUE slider
7
Touchpad
14
15
Internal speaker
1. Internal mic
Sounds picked up by the internal mic will be used while
you hold down the MIC ON/OFF button.
2. Display
This shows information such as the program that's cur-
rently selected. The lower part of the screen functions as
the slider guide.
3. FX (effect) button
This button takes you to a screen where you can select
an effect.
4. MP3 button
Please refer to the "Audio player" section.
5. MIC ON/OFF button
Sounds picked up by the internal mic will be used while
you hold down the MIC ON/OFF button.
6. Start button
Please refer to the "Audio player" section.
7. VALUE slider
You can change programs or edit a value by sliding or
tapping your finger on this slider. Stroking the slider will
change the value smoothly. To change the value in steps
of one, press either end of the slider.
Do not use a hard or sharp object to operate the
slider. Also, the slider might not work properly if you
attempt to use it with an object other than your finger, or
while wearing gloves.
Performing
Turning the power on/off
To turn the power on, hold down the power button until
the startup screen appears. To turn the power off, hold
down the power button until the shutdown screen appears.
Do not touch the buttons or touchpad while turning
the power on.
Auto power-off function
The mini kaoss pad 2 has an auto power-off function.
After approximately four hours have elapsed since the
last operation user input, the auto power-off function will
automatically turn off the power.
TIP The auto power-off function will not engage if there
is audio being input.
TIP To disable this function, set the AUTO POWER OFF
setting to "Disable" in the utility menu. To enable the auto
power-off function, select the "Enable" setting. The factory
setting is "Enable."
Connections
Connection settings
1. Press the FNC button to access the CONNECTION
screen.
2. Use the VALUE slider to choose Direct or Send.
Normally you should choose "Direct" if you're using the
mini kaoss pad 2 connected to a musical instrument
or CD player. The audio input and the effect sound will
be mixed together. Choose "Send" if you're using the
mini kaoss pad 2 connected to the effect send/return
jacks of a mixer. The audio input will be omitted, and
only the effect sound will be sent to the output.
Input level
If the display indicates CLIP, the input level is too loud.
Lower the output volume of the connected device.
TIP The output level of the mini kaoss pad 2 will be lower
than the input level. This is because the input section
includes an attenuator circuit designed for economical
battery operation.
Selecting programs
Press the FX button to access the screen where you can
select programs. To switch programs, use your finger to
slide or tap the VALUE slider.
TIP To switch programs by category, hold down the FX
button and use the VALUE slider.
Storing Favorites
Up to three frequently used programs can be stored as
favorites for instant recall.
FNC button
8
Power button
9
HOLD indicator
10
HLD button
11
Volume
buttons
12
BPM button
13
8. FNC (function) button
Use this button to adjust various settings. Repeatedly press
the FNC button to select the menu item that you want to adjust.
TIP By holding down the FX button and pressing the FNC
button, you can step through the menu items in reverse order.
9. Power button
Please refer to the "Turning the power on/off" section
10. HOLD indicator
11. HLD (hold) button
Please refer to the "Performing with the touchpad" section
12. Volume buttons
Use these buttons to adjust the volume of the headphones or
the internal speaker. You can adjust the MIC input volume by
holding down the MIC ON/OFF button and using these buttons.
You can adjust the LINE input volume by holding down the FX
button and using these buttons.
You can adjust the volume of the audio player by holding down
the MP3 button and using these buttons.
13. BPM (tempo) button
Use this button to set the tempo. The button will light up in
synchronization with the tempo. Please refer to the "Setting
the BPM (tempo)" section.
14. Touchpad
Please refer to the "Performing with the touchpad" section.
15. Internal speaker
The sound of your performance is played through this speaker.
If you connect headphones to the PHONES jack, the internal
speaker will not play sound.
1. To store a favorite, make sure that the desired program is
selected, and then hold down the center, middle, or right of
the VALUE slider for a while. The program will be stored as
Favorite 1, 2, or 3 respectively.
2. To recall a favorite, hold down the FX button while selecting
programs; the Favorite screen will appear. In the Favorite
screen, tap the left, center, or right of the VALUE slider to
recall Favorite 1, 2, or 3 respectively.
Performing with the touchpad
Perform by using your finger to rub or tap the touchpad.
Do not use a hard or sharp object. The screen might not
work correctly if you attempt to use it with a different object or
while wearing gloves.
Hold
When you press the HOLD button, the HOLD indicator will ap-
pear in the display; when you take your hand off the touchpad,
the effect sound will remain as it had been.
Turning FX RELEASE on/off
1. Press the FNC button to access the FX RELEASE screen.
2. Use the VALUE slider to turn this setting on or off. If this is
on, a delay effect synchronized with the BPM tempo will start
the moment you take your hand off the touch pad (i.e., the
moment the effect turns off), and the effect sound will decay
gradually. If this is turned off, the effect sound will disappear
the instant you take your finger off the touchpad.
TIP For some programs, this is unavailable.
Adjusting the effect depth
1. Press the FNC button to access the FX DEPTH screen.
2. Use the VALUE slider to adjust the effect depth.
TIP Depending on the program, and for some types of input
sound, the effect might be difficult to notice, or unexpected
sounds might be produced.
Setting the BPM (tempo)
Here's how to specify the tempo that will be used by programs
such as delay.
1. Press the BPM button to access the BPM screen.
2. To change the value, stroke the VALUE slider or tap the two
ends of the VALUE slider.
Tap tempo
After pressing the BPM button to display the BPM, press the
BPM button several times at regular intervals to set the BPM to
the corresponding tempo.
Auto BPM
If you hold down the BPM button for a while, the beat of the
song will be detected automatically, and the BPM value will be
automatically specified.
Audio player level Input level
Tempo
Program number
Program name
Value slider guide
Program select screen
Setup menu contents
Page Item Content
P-1/6 MIXER Adjusts the playback volume of the audio input and the audio player playback.
P-2/6 FX DEPTH Adjusts the effect depth.
P-3/6 FX RELEASE Specifies how the effect will remain when you turn off the effect.
P-4/6 CONNECTION Specifies whether the audio input and the effect sound will be mixed for output.
P-5/6 MASTER RECORDER Records your mini kaoss pad 2 performance onto the memory card.
P-6/6 UTILITY Tap the center of the VALUE slider to enter the UTILITY menu selections.
Utility menu contents
Press the FNC button repeatedly until UTILITY appears; then tap the VALUE slider to change utility menu settings.
Page Item Content
U-1/9 DATE Sets the date and time of the internal clock. This information is used to time-stamp files.
U-2/9 BATTERY Specifies the type of battery you're using.
U-3/9 POWER SAVING Lowers the power consumption of the mini kaoss pad 2 by limiting the speaker output, extending
the battery life.
U-4/9 AUTO POWER OFF Specifies whether the mini kaoss pad 2 will automatically power-off (after four hours).
U-5/9 DISPLAY Adjusts the brightness of the screen.*1
U-6/9 CARD TEST Tests the inserted memory card to check whether it can be used with the mini kaoss pad 2.
U-7/9 CARD FORMAT Checks and formats the memory card.
U-8/9 PAD CALIBRATION Calibrates the active region of the touchpad and VALUE slider.
U-9/9 SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the system software of the mini kaoss pad 2. For details on updating the system, please
refer to the Korg website.
*1 Extended use at high settings will affect the display's lifespan.
TIP After you change this setting, the program display will reappear if there is no user input for a while. By pressing the FX button you
can immediately return to the program display.
To exit Auto BPM, once again hold down the BPM button for a
while. The BPM will be set to the value that had been detected
at that time.
TIP If the BPM cannot be detected, press the BPM button
several times in time with the beat; the BPM will be automatically
detected using that beat as a guide. Due to the nature of Auto
BPM, the detected value may sometimes be 1/2 or 1/3 the correct
BPM, or slight irregularities might occur; in such cases, you can
use the BPM button to correct these problems. The interval at
which you press the BPM button during Auto BPM detection will
specify the central value of the BPM range.
TIP The BPM value cannot be detected if the music does not
have a clear sense of beat. The detectable BPM range is 80--
160.
Audio player
Audio data that you copied to a memory card can be played back.
Preparing the audio data
Using your computer, copy the desired audio data files to the
memory card.
Supported file formats
WAV files (16-bit, 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, stereo)
MP3 files (44.1 kHz / 128, 192, 256, or 320 kbps, stereo, VBR
supported)
Playback
1. Press the MP3 button to access the AUDIO PLAYER screen.
2. Use the VALUE slider to select the file that you want to play.
Tap the center of the VALUE slider to confirm your choice.
TIP If a file is selected, you can delete the selected file by
long-pressing the center of the VALUE slider.
3. Press the start button to play or pause the audio data that's
currently selected .
4. To adjust the volume of the audio player, hold down the MP3
button and use the volume buttons.
5. During playback, press the FX button to return to the program
display screen.
Adjusting the volume balance
1. Press the FNC button to access the Mixer screen.
2. Use the VALUE slider to adjust the volume of the audio input
and the audio player playback.
TIP The effect will be applied to the sound as it is adjusted
here. The effect depth is adjusted by FX DEPTH.
Adjusting the playback speed
Here's how to adjust the playback speed of the audio player.
1. Press the MP3 button to access the playback speed adjust-
ment screen, and tap the VALUE slider.
Page number
Item
Battery indicator
Value
Card status
Value slider guide
Setup screen
2. Use the VALUE slider to move the fader shown in the middle
of the screen; the playback speed will change.
3. By pressing either end of the VALUE slider, you can increase
or decrease the playback speed while you continue pressing
it.
4. During playback, press the FX button to return to the program
display screen.
Specifying the playback position
1. Press the MP3 button several times to access the playback
position setting screen.
2. You can specify the playback position by using the VALUE
slider to control the fader located in the center of the screen.
3. By tapping the left edge of the VALUE slider while playing or
paused, you can specify a Cue point.
4. By tapping the right edge of the VALUE slider, you can start
playback from the Cue point.
Master recorder
Your performance on the touchpad and the playback of the audio
player can be recorded to the memory card.
1. Press the FNC button to access the MASTER RECORDER
screen.
2. Tap the VALUE slider; recording will start. The counter will
start running.
3. Press the FX button to return to the program display and play
back.
4. Press the FNC button to access the MASTER RECORDER
screen, and tap the VALUE slider to stop recording.
TIP Recording will end automatically if the memory card has no
more room, or when the recording time reaches approximately
two hours.
TIP The audio data is saved as a file named MINIKP2REC??.
WAV (?? is 00–99) located in the RECORD?? folder inside the
RECORD folder inside the MINIKP2 folder.
Do not use your computer to edit the files in these folders.
Default value
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100
Enable
Direct
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