Korg OASYS musical instruments User Manual

Operation GuideOperation GuideOperation GuidePlease read this guide first

Quick Start 2 Play the keyboard or strike the pads to hear the sound. 2. The large characters in the upper part of the LCD screen will be highlighted

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)9212.Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP switch to play back.Note: If the correct sounds are not selected when you start pla

MIDI recording Recording patterns93Select another effect for IFX1 in the P8: Insert Effect– Insert FX page, and edit the effect parameter values, o

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)946. Set the number of measures in the pattern to a “Length” of 04 (four measures), and set “Meter” to a time signature

MIDI recording Other ways to record95Using KARMA for pattern recordingIf the KARMA function is set to operate for the track that is selected for “T

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)96Audio recordingOverview: About the OASYS’ hard disk recorder• There are sixteen audio tracks. They allow 16-bit linea

Audio recording Audio input settings and recording source selection97When you save an .SNG file, its related audio files are stored in a separate dir

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)98When sampling via S/P DIF, you must set the Global mode System Clock appropriately. For more information, please see

Audio recording Audio input settings and recording source selection99LevelThis controls the level of the external audio signal. The default is 127.

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)100PanThis specifies the pan of audio track.VolumeSets the volume of audio tracks 1–16.Recording procedureRecording Setu

Audio recording Recording procedure101Audio events cannot be recorded. This means that if you set “Track Select” to Audio Track, and turn “Automati

Quick Start Playing Programs and Combinations 3Combination Bank Contents As shipped from the factory, the contents of the Combination Banks are as

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)1023. Adjust the level(s) of the input signal(s) so that it is as high as possible without activating the CLIP! or ADC

Audio recording Recording procedure103Access the P8: Insert Effect– Audio Routing1 page.In “Audio Track 1,” specify the output for audio track 1.Bu

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)104(located in the right side of the display) from +0.0 down to an appropriate level.Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP swi

Audio recording Recording procedure1054. In the P0: Play/REC– Audio Track Mixer page, set REC Source to REC1 so that the signal of the REC bus will

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)1068. In “Recording Setup (Audio Track),” uncheck the “Rehearsal” option.Record9. Use “Location” to specify the locatio

Audio recording Recording procedure1076. In the P0: Play/REC– Audio Track Mixer page, set REC Source so that L will be recorded on audio track 3.Au

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)108The metronome will begin sounding, and you will be in record-ready mode.7. Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP switch.Aft

Audio recording Song editing109When selecting a WAVE file, you can press the Play button to audition the files to help you find the desired one.You ca

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)110Resample SEQ Play: Make settings so that you can resample your keyboard playing in Sequencer mode.In-Track Sampling:

Audio recording Song editing111measures will be moved towards the beginning of the sequence. For more information, see “Delete Measure” on page 543

Quick Start4For details on these controllers, see “Performing with KARMA” on page 196.3. After you’ve edited a program, you can restore the program to

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)112Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)This section explains how to assign a pattern to RPPR, and how to play and

Audio recording Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)113RPPR playbackLet’s use the RPPR you created to perform in the P0: Play/REC– MIDI Track

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)114With a setting of SEQ, patterns played by the RPPR function while the sequencer is playing or recording will start i

Audio recording Saving your song115change its timing to transform the original rhythm loop sample into a completely new rhythm loop.• The In-Track

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)116Cautions and other functions in Sequencer modeOASYS sequencer file formatsThe OASYS sequencer supports both the propr

Audio recording Cautions and other functions in Sequencer mode117If you wish to use the Sequencer mode of the instrument as a 16-track multi-timbra

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)118

119Sampling (Open Sampling System)Sampling OverviewAbout sampling on the OASYSThe OASYS can sample external audio from the analog or S/P DIF inputs, a

Sampling (Open Sampling System)1202) You can sample external audio sources via the OASYS’ input jacks (see “Sampling mode” 1 and 2, above). At this ti

Preparations for sampling121MultisamplesMultisamples lay out one or more Samples across the keyboard. For instance, a very simple guitar Multisamp

Quick Start Listening to the demo songs5Listening to the demo songs in Sequencer mode1. Press the MODE SEQ switch (the LED will light) to enter Seq

Sampling (Open Sampling System)1221…8: The external audio input signal will be sent to INDIVIDUAL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 in monaural.1/2…7/8: The e

Preparations for sampling123even though this level setting is very low, it is possible that the sound is distorting earlier than the AD converter.

Sampling (Open Sampling System)124channel and REC bus 2 is input to the R channel. If you choose REC3/4, REC bus 3 is input to the L channel and REC b

Preparations for sampling125Program modeSave toSpecifies the destination to which the data will be written during sampling.RAM: The sample will be

Sampling (Open Sampling System)126Using the metronomeIt is convenient to use the metronome when you want to play a program or combination at a specific

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode127Creating multisample indexes and sampling – P0: RecordingHere’s how to create indexes in a multisample, an

Sampling (Open Sampling System)1285. Select “Index.”You can also select “Index” by holding down the ENTER switch and playing a pad or a note on the ke

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode129– Sampling Setup –Source Bus: L/RThe sound being sent to the L/R bus will be sampled.Trigger: ThresholdWit

Sampling (Open Sampling System)13010.When you’ve finished saying the word(s), press the SAMPLING START/STOP switch.This completes the sampling operatio

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode1313. Access the P8: Insert Effect– Insert FX page.Press the IFX tab, and then the Insert FX tab.4. Select IF

Quick Start6New features in software version 1.2OASYS software version 1.2 adds a number of new features, including increased polyphony for the AL-1 a

Sampling (Open Sampling System)132When the power is first turned on, the assigned sample will be set to “Orig.Key C2.2. Make the following settings.– I

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode133Press the C2 key, and verify that reverb is applied.Also make sure that the Bus Sel. following IFX1 is set

Sampling (Open Sampling System)134To play the sample, press the key to which the sample is assigned (the key range that is highlighted in “Keyboard &a

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode135Set “Resolution” as desired, and specify the tempo BPM value.The grid is displayed according to the playba

Sampling (Open Sampling System)136adjustments by adjusting “Start” or “End,” and by using Divide to separate or Link to combine. For more information,

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode137As an example, set “ (Tempo)” to 100. Notice that the pitch does not change when you play back at a diffe

Sampling (Open Sampling System)138The waveform data of the currently selected sample will be displayed.Sample waveforms that were recorded with a “Sam

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode139indicates the zone determined by the “Top Key” setting.• Level adjusts the playback level of the sample. Y

Sampling (Open Sampling System)140begin ripping. If you do not consent to the terms, press the Cancel button to cancel the operation.Saving multisampl

Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes141Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modesIn addition to using Sample mode, you

Quick Start New features in software version 1.17Increased polyphony for the AL-1 & STR-1As part of our continued refinements to the OASYS syste

Sampling (Open Sampling System)142In this example we’ll explain how you can use Auto Sampling Setup to make the settings described above in the preced

Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes143Mode: StereoThe sound of the internal L/R channels will be sampled in stereo.– Metronome S

Sampling (Open Sampling System)1444. We will be modifying the Audio Input settings, so turn the Input “Use Global Setting” off.5. Choose the Auto HDR/

Sampling in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes145Resampling a song to create a Wave fileYou can record a completed Song to a stereo WAVE file

Sampling (Open Sampling System)146Use the page menu command “Select Directory” to verify that the WAVE file was created. Select the file and press the S

147Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)How Global mode is structuredIn Global mode you can make overall settings that apply to the entire OASYS

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)148Linking KARMA to programs and combinationsYou can specify whether the KARMA settings written to a progra

MIDI-related settings P1: MIDI149MIDI-related settings P1: MIDIMIDI Setup, MIDI Filter, ExternalHere you can make MIDI settings for the entire OAS

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)150KARMA, Pad, VectorYou can assign control change messages to the KARMA switches and sliders, pads 1–8, an

Using Wave Sequences Wave Sequence Overview151Using Wave SequencesWave Sequence OverviewWhat’s a Wave Sequence?Wave Sequences play back a series of

Quick Start8PC2700 (DDR333 CL2.5)PC3200 (DDR400 CL3)Capacity for the additional DIMM: 512MB or 1GBDRAM DIMM is not a manufacturer option. Please use c

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)152Wave Sequence graphicWhat’s in a step?Wave Sequences have 64 steps (although you don’t have to use all o

Using Wave Sequences Adjusting the sound of an individual step153the entire Wave Sequence becomes “stereo,” and uses twice as many voices - it’s th

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)1545. For AMS A, select Wave Seq AMS Out 1.6. Set the AMS A Amount to 00.7. For AMS B, select SW 1 Mod (CC#

Using Wave Sequences Using rhythmic Wave Sequences155External MIDI syncs to incoming MIDI clocks, and ignores the TEMPO knob.Auto is a combination

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)156• In Program and Combi modes, if KARMA is off, note-ons are synchronized with the sounding Tempo-mode Wa

Using Wave Sequences Modulating Wave Sequences1572. In the dialog box, set the Expand/Compress % parameter as desired.100% means the current durati

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)1586th note: 2, 3, 4, 5, 67th note: 3, 4, 5, 68th note: 4, 5, 69th note: 5, 610th note: 611th note: 2, 3, 4

Using Drum Kits Drum Kit Overview159Using Drum KitsDrum Kit OverviewWhat’s a Drum Kit?Drum Kits, as the name implies, are optimized for creating dr

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)160Drum Kits may be used by more than one ProgramWhen you edit a Drum Kit, all Programs that use that Drum

Using Drum Kits Saving Drum Kits161This can be very useful in creating a smooth velocity split or crossfade.2. Set the tuning and EG parameters as

9Introduction to OASYSMain FeaturesOpen Architecture Synthesis StudioThe OASYS features the OA (Open Architecture) synthesis system, which offers all

Settings for the entire OASYS (Global mode)162You can give the Drum Kit a descriptive name using the on-screen keyboard. 3. After entering the name, p

163Loading & saving data, and creating CDsSaving dataTypes of data that can be savedThere are three ways to save data; you can write it into inter

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs164• Wave sequence banks INT: 000–149• Demo songsPreset data is data that cannot be rewritten by the Write

Saving data Writing to internal memory165Combination P0: Play– Prog Select/Mixer“Category” (Category/Program Select)Sequencer P0: Play/REC– MIDI Tr

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs166If you wish to save this modified data into internal memory, you must perform the Write operation.When yo

Saving data Writing to internal memory167Press the Shift button once again to switch to lowercase characters, and press the characters r, o, g, r,

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs168Saving to disks, CDs, and USB mediaFor details on the data that can be saved on storage media. (See “Typ

Saving data Saving to disks, CDs, and USB media1694. Press the MODE DISK switch to enter Disk mode.5. Press the Media Info tab, and then execute th

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs170The amount of time required will depend on the amount of data being saved.If a file with the same name al

Loading data from disk Loading .PCG, .SNG, and .KSC files171Loading data from diskThe types of data that can be loaded from media are shown in the

Introduction to OASYS10pizzicato, and sforzando, as well as four-level velocity switching and crossfading to ensure a natural range of expression.Reed

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs172Supported file typesDOS directoryUndefined DOS fileDOS fileDOS file.PCG file.SNG file.KFX file All progra

Loading data from disk Loading individual banks from a .PCG file173Loading individual banks from a .PCG file1. Select the .PCG file containing the da

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs174Note: When you press the keyboard of the OASYS, the selected combination will sound. However, the intern

Creating and playing audio CDs Creating audio CDs175Creating and playing audio CDsWAVE files you create by resampling to the internal hard disk or t

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs176If you select a WAVE file in this page whose sampling frequency is 48 kHz, you can also use the Play butt

Creating and playing audio CDs Playing audio CDs177Playing audio CDsYou can play audio CDs–including CDs you’ve created–directly on the OASYS.To do

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs178Other disk operationsViewing information about media – Disk Media InfoThis displays information about th

Other disk operations Restoring the factory settings179Restoring program, combination, drum kit, wave sequence, and global settings to their factor

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs180Other functionsAssigning functions to SW1/2 and the REALTIME KNOBSSetting the functions of SW1 and SW2SW

Other functions Using tap tempo1813. From the page menu located in the upper right of the LCD, choose “LCD Setup” to open the dialog box.4. Set the

Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio11available) to control the oscillator volume, synth parameters, or effect parameters.• Single/doub

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs182Note: Resetting the REALTIME KNOBS of MODE R.TIME KNOBS/KARMA will set them to the center position.Note:

183Using EffectsFor effects processing, the OASYS provides 12 insert effects, two master effects, and two total effects, together with a mixer section

Using Effects184Note: The Parameter Guide includes block diagrams for each individual effect, which include the effect’s input/output structure.Effect

Routing effect settings185Uncheck this if you want programs and combinations to use their own settings. For example when writing the program as a

Using Effects186Each time you press the button, the insert effect will be switched on/off. When Off, the result will be the same as when 000: No Effec

Routing effect settings18714.In MFX1 and MFX2, select the type of each master effect.The procedure is the same as when selecting an insertion effe

Using Effects188can set the Sampling Setup Source Bus to a REC bus, and sample the signal that is sent to the REC bus. Use this if you want to sample

Routing effect settings1892. Use Bus Select (IFX/Indiv.) to specify the bus to which each audio input will be sent.For example if you want the sig

Using Effects190For more details, see step 11 under “Program Effects settings,” beginning on page 185.Master effects and Total effectsThese settings c

Dynamic modulation, MIDI/Tempo Sync, and Common FX LFO191If you want to save the edited settings in the OASYS, you must write them. Use the Global

Introduction to OASYS12Detailed Specifications: Drumkits• Stereo or mono drum samples• Four-level velocity switches or crossfadesKARMAThe OASYS’ KARMA

Using Effects1923. For L, C, and R, set the Delay Base Note and Times as desired.For this example, set Delay Base Note to  and Times to x1 so that t

193Using KARMAOverview - What is KARMA?KARMA stands for Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture, named after its inventor, Stephen Kay.The KARMA f

Using KARMA194You can control the phrase or pattern by editing these parameters, or by assigning them to the KARMA CONTROLS sliders or KARMA SWITCH bu

Overview - What is KARMA? 195you’re switching through various GEs that have the same RTC Model, you will be able to control them in a uniform manne

Using KARMA196KARMA CONTROLS sliders 1–8KARMA SWITCHES 1–8KARMA SCENES 1–8When CONTROL ASSIGN is set to R.TIME KNOBS/ KARMA, these control the KARMA m

Overview - What is KARMA? Performing with KARMA197As an alternative to using the TEMPO knob or the TAP TEMPO switch, you can choose “ =” in the di

Using KARMA198The note or chord you played in step 1 will be assigned to the pad, and the CHORD ASSIGN switch LED will go dark.4. Press the pad to whi

Overview - What is KARMA? Performing with KARMA1991. Operate the sliders and switches to edit the values saved in the program.2. Hold down the RESE

Using KARMA200As you step through the combinations, you will notice that the KARMA ON/OFF switch LED is lit for some combinations.With these combinati

Overview - What is KARMA? Performing with KARMA201The sliders and switches will control the pattern or phrase generated by the KARMA module selecte

Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio13Detailed Specifications• Open Sampling System, with resampling and In-Track sampling• 16-bit/48 kH

Using KARMA202GE (Generated Effect) selectionJust as for a program, you can use the “GE Select” field to select the GE used by each module. (See “KARMA

Overview - What is KARMA? KARMA function settings2032. Specify the copy-source mode, bank, and number.If you want to copy the GE realtime parameter

Using KARMA204control effects, for example by turning on a delay effect in conjunction with a generated phrase.Use “CC Number” to specify the MIDI con

Overview - What is KARMA? KARMA function settings205a certain degree of standardization to the over 200 internal parameters of the GE. By default,

Using KARMA206Linking KARMA settings to Program changesKARMA settings can be saved individually for each Program. Normally, when you select a new Prog

Overview - What is KARMA? KARMA function settings207how the KARMA modules play the timbres. These are the most important settings when using multip

Using KARMA208KARMA module B: “Input Ch” = G ch, “Out Ch”= 03The timbres played by the KARMA modules are shown in red, as specified by the timbre’s MID

Overview - What is KARMA? KARMA function settings209With the appropriate “ASSIGN” settings, a GE realtime parameter of (for example) module A can c

Using KARMA210Auto Assign KARMA RTC Name (See “Auto Assign KARMA RTC Name” on page 139 of the Parameter Guide)Specifying the random seedsFor each GE r

Overview - What is KARMA? KARMA function settings211command with IFXs, MFXs, and TFXs checked, and Multi REC Standby checked. For more information,

Introduction to OASYS14result will be a melodic phrase. If assigned to the filter, the filter will produce modulation in synchronization with the tempo.

Using KARMA212The trigger timing will be synchronized to sixteenth-note intervals of the sequencer beat. (See “Synchronizing the KARMA function” on pa

Overview - What is KARMA? Synchronizing the KARMA function213Synchronizing the KARMA functionSynchronization with a wave sequenceIf you want a KARM

Using KARMA214Synchronization with MIDI realtime commandsIn Sequence mode, Song Start, Continue, and Stop messages that the OASYS receives will contro

215AppendicesTroubleshootingIf you experience problems, refer to the relevant item and take the appropriate measures.Power supplyPower does not turn o

Appendices216Audio input and outputNo soundAre connections made correctly to your amp, mixer, or headphones? For more information, see “Connections” o

Troubleshooting Programs and Combinations217• When you change the sampling frequency in S/P DIF Sample Rate (e.g., from 48 kHz to 96 kHz), two or t

Appendices218Are the bank/numbers of the programs used by the combination the same as when the combination was created?• If you have switched program

Troubleshooting Sampling219Are Assign, Pattern Select, and Track set correctly? See “Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)” on page 112.If the

Appendices220• If this is checked, RAM will be optimized automatically when sampling ends, meaning that the sound will stop when sampling ends. If a s

Troubleshooting Effects221EffectsEffects are not appliedHave you selected effect program 000?• Select an effect other than 000: No Effect for “IFX1

Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio15the distance between mics. This gives you total control over the sound field as well as the sound

Appendices222• If you install a UDF version 1.5 compatible UDF reader or packet writing software on your computer, it will be possible to recognize th

Media that can be used with the OASYS Types of media supported by the OASYS223Media that can be used with the OASYSTypes of media supported by the

Appendices224Note: If you have any questions regarding the media that can be used, please contact your local Korg distributor. You may also check the

Specifications and options Operations that the OASYS can perform on media225Specifications and optionsOperating temperature+5 – +35 °CSystem OA (Ope

Appendices226AL-1 Oscillators Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators, using a new design.OSC1, OSC2, Sub OSC, Noise Generator, Ring Mod, modulatable oscillato

Specifications and options Operations that the OASYS can perform on media227PolysixEX(Optional)CMT Modeling Uses Korg’s CMT modeling, reproducing n

Appendices228Load/Save/Disk Utility/Audio CDLoad, Save, Utility, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CDData Filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclu

Specifications and options Operations that the OASYS can perform on media229Audio OutputsAnalog Main outputs: L/Mono, RIndividual outputs: 1–81/4”

Appendices230Options* Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. (April/’05)Hardware EXB-DI Digital Interface

MIDI Implementation Chart Operations that the OASYS can perform on media231MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation ChartDate : 2004. 12. 4 OAS

Introduction to OASYS16A new leap to the ideal workstation – a 16-track MIDI sequencer plus a 16-track hard disk recorderThe sequencer of the OASYS pr

Appendices232

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Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio17Superb user interfaceControl surface and a rich variety of other controllersThe huge array of fun

Introduction to OASYS18Front and rear panelsFront panel1. VOLUME slider (MAIN/HEADPHONE)This adjusts the volume of the main L/R audio outputs, as well

Front and rear panels Front panel196. KARMA buttonsKARMA stands for “Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture.” It’s an immensely powerful recor

Introduction to OASYS20TIMBRE/TRACKTIMBRE/TRACK lets you use the control surface to adjust the volume, pan, EQ, and send levels for OSC 1/2 or EXi 1/2

Front and rear panels Front panel21VALUE dialUse this dial to edit the selected parameter’s value. This control is convenient when you want to scro

iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions.• Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions.• Do not use this

Introduction to OASYS22To reset a single control, hold down RESET CONTROLS and then move a Control Surface slider or knob, press one of the control su

Front and rear panels Front panel23where you can immediately use the numeric keys or / switches to select a Program, Combination, or Song.When a d

Introduction to OASYS2419. SAMPLING buttonsREC buttonIn Sampling, Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes, pressing this button enters the initial s

Front and rear panels Rear panel25MIDI THRU connectorMIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector is re-transmitted without change from the MIDI THR

Introduction to OASYS26Mic/Line Inputs 1 and 2Inputs 1 and 2 provide combined XLR and 1/4” TRS balanced connectors. You can use these for either micro

Front and rear panels Names and functions of objects on the LCD display27Names and functions of objects on the LCD displayThe OASYS uses Korg’s Tou

Introduction to OASYS28Scroll barUse this when you wish to see parameter values that extend beyond what can be displayed in the screen at one time.e:

Front and rear panels Names and functions of objects on the LCD display29Toggle buttonsThis type of button will change its function or switch on/of

Introduction to OASYS30Basic InformationAbout the OASYS’ modesThe OASYS has a large number of features that let you play and edit programs and combina

Basic Information About the OASYS’ PCM memory31• Select and play Combinations• Use OASYS as a 16-track multitimbral tone generator• Edit Combinatio

iv Handling of the internal hard disk Do not apply physical shock to this device. In particular, you must never move this device or apply physical sh

Introduction to OASYS32To use these samples when making your own sounds, select Bank ROM (Stereo, Mono) for a program’s MS Select (Program P2: OSC/Pit

Basic Information About polyphony33The Expansion Sample Setup has now been changed. In order for your changes to take effect, please turn the power

Introduction to OASYS34Note: As with the meter as a whole, the number shown in FREE FOR VOICES is only an approximation. For example, if FREE FOR VOIC

Basic Information Basic operations353. Press a tab in the upper line (page tabs) to select a page.As an example here, press the Vector Control tab.

Introduction to OASYS36be recalled. When you press the COMPARE switch once again, the LED will go dark and you will return to the settings that you we

Setup Connections37SetupConnectionsConnections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your spea

Introduction to OASYS38AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and RThese are the main outputs, accessed by setting Bus Select to L/R. All of the factory sounds us

Setup Connections39Note: Guitars with active pickups can be connected directly to any of the inputs. Guitars with passive pickups (i.e., guitars th

Introduction to OASYS402. Execute the Disk mode Utility menu command “Scan USB Device.”3. Use the Disk mode Drive Select screen to check the connectio

Setup Using the CD-R/RW drive413. Raise the OASYS’s VOLUME slider to an appropriate level, and adjust the volume of your powered monitors or stereo

v Data handling Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save impor-tant data on a CD

Introduction to OASYS42Insert a pin-like object of less than 1 mm diameter, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject pinhole and push.

43Playing and editing ProgramsWhat’s a Program?Programs are the basic sounds of the OASYS. You can play them by themselves, layer them together in Com

Playing and editing Programs44Using the front-panel buttons1. Make sure that the PROGRAM button, under MODE, is lit.This means that you’re in Program

Using Controllers45Using a footswitch to select ProgramsYou can assign a footswitch to step through Programs one by one, either going up (0, 1, 2,

Playing and editing Programs46Joystick LockThe joystick is spring-loaded, so that it automatically returns to the center position when you let go.Howe

Using Controllers47The sound will remain as it was when you last touched the ribbon.4. Press the SW2 key once again to release the Lock function.5

Playing and editing Programs48KeyboardVelocityVelocity is a measure of how hard you play a note on the keyboard. This can be used to modulate many dif

Using Chord mode49Assigning notes and chords to padsYou can assign single notes and chords to the pads in three different ways.Play the notes, and

Playing and editing Programs50Chord SwitchThe Chord Switch (abbreviated Chord SW) lets you turn Chord mode on and off via SW1/2 or the Foot Switch.Imp

Quick Edits using the Sliders, Knobs and Switches51You can achieve the same effect as Basic, above, by setting Chord to Advanced, Voice Assign to

vi About this manual The owner’s manuals and how to use them The OASYS includes two owner’s manuals:• Operation Guide• Parameter GuideBoth manuals ar

Playing and editing Programs52TONE ADJUST gives you hands-on access to more detailed sound editing, using the sliders, knobs, and switches.Adjusting v

Quick Edits using the Sliders, Knobs and Switches537. While holding RESET CONTROLS, move first knob 1, and then knob 2.As you move the knobs, their

Playing and editing Programs54A popup window will appear, with a long list of parameters. You can tell various things about the selections, just from

Detailed Editing with HD-1 Programs55Overview of editing pagesP0: Play is where you select and play programs, make quick edits using the Control S

Playing and editing Programs56• All of the tabs on the Amp page, except for EQ• All of the tabs on the LFO page, except for Common LFO• The AMS Mixer

Using LFOs and Envelopes (EGs)57Notice that the graphic now shows the two ranges tapering into one another. Between 80 and 100, MS2 will fade out,

Playing and editing Programs58EGs (Envelope Generators)An envelope creates a modulation signal by moving from one level to another over a specified tim

Controlling Pitch59AMS Mixer Amt AxB exampleSmoothingThe Smoothing Type smooths out the AMS input, creating more gentle transitions between values

Playing and editing Programs60Pitch EGWhen the Intensity value is set to +12.00, the pitch EG specified in the Pitch EG page will produce a maximum of

Using Filters61frequencies, its effect can change dramatically depending on the cutoff setting and the oscillator’s multisample.With low resonance

vii Contents About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Quick Start .

Playing and editing Programs62LFO modulationYou can modulate the filter via LFO1, LFO2, and the Common LFO. Among other applications, LFO modulation of

Using the Amp section63PanPanThe main Pan parameter controls the stereo position after the signal has passed through the oscillator, filter, and am

Playing and editing Programs64DriveThe Drive circuit adds saturation and overdrive to the sound, for everything from subtle fattening to drastic disto

Effects65Vector and MIDIThe Vector features interact with MIDI in two different ways: through the Vector Joystick, and through the Vector CC Contr

Playing and editing Programs66Automatically importing a Program into Sequence modeThe Auto Song Setup feature copies the current Program or Combinatio

67Playing and editing CombinationsWhat’s a Combination?Combinations, or “Combis” for short, let you split and layer up to 16 Programs at once. A Combi

Playing and editing Combinations68Combination structure and corresponding pagesSelecting CombinationsThere are several different ways to select Combin

Selecting Combinations69Bank/Combination Select menu:In this illustration, bank INT-A is selected. The list on the right shows the Combinations co

Playing and editing Combinations70Easy Combination editingChanging the Programs within the CombiChanging the Programs assigned to the 16 Timbres is a

Combination editing71• Arpeggiation• Drum and instrument grooves• Complex CC gestures (as if it was automatically moving knobs or joysticks for yo

viii MIDI-related settings P1: MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Pedal and other controller settings . . . . . . . . . . . 149Creating user scale

Playing and editing Combinations72Resetting individual controlsThe RESET CONTROLS button lets you revert an individual knob, slider, or switch to its

MIDI Settings731. Go to the Prog Select /Mixer page.2. Select a brass sound for Timbre 1, and a strings sound for Timbre 2.3. Go to the MIDI tab o

Playing and editing Combinations74For more information, see “Force OSC Mode,” on page 361 of the Parameter Guide.OSC SelectNormally, this should be se

Automatically importing a Combination into Sequencer mode75Total EffectsThe two Total Effects are dedicated to processing the main L/R outputs. Th

Playing and editing Combinations76

77Creating songs (Sequencer mode)Overview - About the OASYS’ sequencerThe OASYS’ sequencer can hold up to 200 songs and 400,000 MIDI events or 300,000

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)78Sequencer mode page structureFor details on how to access each mode and page, see “Basic operations” on page 34.The M

Playing Songs Playback79Playing SongsPlaybackIn order to play back song data in the sequencer, you must first record song data, or load or dump it i

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)80way, the “mute” function allows you to silence a specified track until the track is un-muted.Press track 2 Play/Rec/Mu

Playing Songs The control surface in Sequencer mode81MIX SELECT: Press these buttons to select the current track. This current track applies to the

1 Quick Start Quick Start The OASYS contains an amazing amount of functionality, but this Quick Start is provided for those who just want to get star

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)82To change the registered location, use the “Set Location” page menu command. Alternatively, you can register a locati

MIDI recording Preparations for recording83MIDI recording• You can record up to 200,000 events (e.g., notes), up to 200 songs, and up to 999 measur

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)84Use “Program Select” (P0: Play/REC– MIDI Track Prog Select/Mixer page) to assign a program to each MIDI track.At this

MIDI recording Recording MIDI in real-time85Saving your song parameter settingsThe song parameter settings you make here can be saved as a template

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)86measure pre-count, and then recording will begin. Play the keyboard and move controllers such as the joystick to reco

MIDI recording Recording MIDI in real-time871. Use “Track Select” to select the track that you want to record.2. Set the Recording Setup to Auto Pu

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)88An example of realtime recordingIn this example, we’ll assign a drum program to MIDI Track 01 and create the followin

MIDI recording MIDI step recording89Input the first C3 note as . (dotted eighth note).Use the radio button at the left to select .You can choose f

Creating songs (Sequencer mode)90Recording the sound of a Combination or ProgramHere’s how you can easily copy the settings of a Combination or Progra

MIDI recording Recording multiple MIDI tracks from an external sequencer91If you made a mistake or want to re-record, you can use the Compare funct