Main Features; How The Sound Generator Is Structured; The Three Elements Of Sound (Pitch, Timbre, And Volume) - Korg monotribe Manual De Usuario

Main features

Analog synthesis
The VCO, VCF, and VCA are constructed of analog circuitry. With
intuitively simple operation and the sound-creating process that's
distinctive of analog synthesizers, the monotribe gives you a flexible
and highly improvisatory synthesis experience. The VCF features the
filter circuit of the classic Korg MS-20.
Self-tuning function
When not producing sound, the monotribe tunes itself internally to
correct any pitch drift that may occur due to temperature changes or
aging. Despite the analog VCO, the monotribe does not require reg-
uler servicing to stay in tune over time; the monotribe can deliver
reliable performance as soon as the power is turned on.
Ribbon keyboard
You can switch the pitch range of the ribbon keyboard (WIDE/NAR-
ROW). Since it can also be played chromatically like a conventional
keyboard, you'll be able to play melodies with accurate pitches.
Analog drum sound generator
A crisp-sounding three-part drum sound generator using discrete
analog circuitry is built-in.
Eight-step sequencer
You can control the sequence in realtime to create loops using the
drum sounds and the synth part.
FLUX mode
This allows the sequence of the synth part to be recorded and played
back without being restricted by the steps. It's a great way to create tricky
rhythms and sequence patterns with unique grooves.
Multi-function LFO
A broad range of RATE and INTENSITY settings cover everything
from subtle change to drastic modulation. In addition to convention-
al LFO functionality, there's a 1SHOT mode that makes the LFO be-
have like an envelope genelator (EG).
External input jack
This lets you modify the sound of the synth part by mixing an exter-
nal audio source with the VCO. It also lets you use the monotribe as
an effect processor for an external audio source.
Internal speaker
The monotribe has a built-in speaker, so you can play it anywhere.
AC adapter or battery power
You can use batteries when you're on the go, or the AC adapter (sold
separately) for extended periods of use.

How the sound generator is structured

As shown in the block diagram (p.6), the synthesizer sound genera-
tor consists of an oscillator (VCO), filter (VCF), and amp (VCA). The
synthesizer will produce sound when you touch the ribbon keyboard
or play back sequence data. The drum sound generator provides three
parts—bass drum (BD), snare (SN), and hi-hat (HH)—and is played
back by sequence data.

The three elements of sound (pitch, timbre, and volume)

Sound has three basic elements: pitch, timbre (tonal character), and
volume. Just like classic analog synthesizers of the past, the monot-
ribe provides VCO, VCF, and VCA sections that let you control these
elements. Edit the VCO to modify the pitch, the VCF to modify the
timbre, and the VCA to modify the volume.
In addition, you can use the envelope generator (EG) and low fre-
quency oscillator (LFO) to dynamically control parameters.
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