KORG Pa3XLe – Operating System Version 1.1
New functions of OS Version 1.1
The following function will be added by upgrading to Operating
System Version 1.1.
Global
Fingered (3 Notes) Chord Recognition mode added. Fingered
mode renamed to Fingered (1 Note)
If new, your instrument might already include the new Operat-
ing System. To check, please go to the Media > Utility page, and
read the version number in the lower area of the display.
To load the new Operating System, please read the instructions
supplied with the installation file in our web site
(www.korg.com).
Hint: After loading the new OS, you might need to re-calibrate the
TouchView display (Global > Touch Panel Calibration) and the
pedal/footswitch (Global > Controllers > Pedal/Switch).
Global Mode
Fingered (3 Notes) Chord Recognition mode
added. Fingered mode renamed
The new "Fingered (3 Notes)" Chord Recognition mode has
been added. The former "Fingered" Chord Recognition mode
has been renamed to "Fingered (1 Note)".
This is how the Global > Mode Preference >Style > Chord Rec-
ognition Mode parameter changes.
Chord Recognition
This parameter defines how chords are recognized by the auto-
accompaniment engine.
Depending on the status of the CHORD SCAN section, the
Chord Recognition mode is automatically set as in the following
table:
Chord Recognition Mode
CHORD SCAN = LOWER
One Finger
Fingered (1 Note)
Fingered (3 Notes)
Expert
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CHORD SCAN = UPPER/FULL
KEYBOARD (LOWER+UPPER)
Fingered (3 Notes)
Fingered (3 Notes)
Fingered (3 Notes)
Expert
KORG Pa3XLe – Operating System Version 1.1
New functions of OS Version 1.1
One Finger
You can compose a chord using a simplified
chord playing technique:
• Play a single note for a Major chord to be recog-
nized.
• Play the root note, plus a white key on the left,
for a 7th. For example, play C3 + B2 for a C7.
• Play the root note, plus a black key on the left,
for a Minor chord. For example, play C3 + Bb2
for a C minor.
• Play the root note, plus a white and a black key
on the left, for a Minor 7th. For example, play C3
+ B2 + Bb2 for a C min 7.
Fingered (1 Note)
With the Lower chord scan mode, play one or
more notes to compose a chord. A full Major
chord will be recognized when a single note is
played.
With the Full or Upper chord scan mode, play at
least three notes to compose a chord.
Fingered (3 Notes)
Always play three or more notes for a chord to be
recognized.
Expert
With the Lower chord scan mode, play two or
more notes for a chord to be recognized. With the
Full or Upper chord scan mode, play at least three
notes.
If you play just one note, a unison will be played.
If you play a fifth, a "root+5th" chord will be
played.
With this mode, you can play rootless and slashed
chords, often used in jazz, fusion, modern pop
and light music. This type of chord recognition is
very useful to play piano chords typical of jazz
piano players. You don't always need to play the
root note, doubling the note already played by the
bass track.
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