KORG EASY START PA80 - Manual (Page 2)

PA80 EasyStart
Welcome!
The PA-80 is a sequencing / workstation keyboard that uses the same synthesizer engine as Korg’s TRITON- series
professional synthesizers. In addition to providing outstanding sounds, the PA-80 can also accompany your
performance, using up to eight additional parts – all packed into a STYLE. These “Styles” provide the basis for the
Backing Sequencer. Songs created this way may be saved to disk and recalled, and played back from disk at anytime.
Styles can be edited down to the minutest detail – changing the kick drum inside a kit, adjusting the cutoff and
resonance of a synth voice, slowing the attack of a string section, or even adding more overdrive to a guitar patch.
Create your own stylized set-up and save it as a PERFORMANCE. The “Performance” is the basis for custom tailoring
the PA-80 to your creative needs.
In addition to its strength as a compositional tool, the PA-80 is an outstanding keyboard for the entertainer and
performing professional. The XDS Dual Sequencer offers two independent sequencers, with separate transport
controls and a DJ style cross fader for seamless medleys. One sequencer can load while the other is playing for non-
stop action. A “JUKEBOX” file can be created which can play your entire set list from top to bottom.
Dedicated guitar and vocal inputs can access the internal digital effects. Four assignable outputs can be used to
enhance your performance. Standard MIDI File (SMF) lyrics are shown on the DISPLAY, and an optional board (VIF1)
provides video output of song lyrics. Solid State Disk technology and an Optional Hard Drive allow the PA-80 to expand
and grow with your needs.
So let’s dig in!
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HOLD IT! Before you power-up the PA80, make sure that the BALANCE slider located beneath the display is in the
center position!
Making connections
1. Connect the Power cord to the PA-80 and turn on the power… That’s it!
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Please, always begin by powering up the unit. That way, the screens will come up in the proper order.
Playing the Demo Songs
1. Press both the STYLE PLAY and SONG PLAY buttons. There are sixteen demos, which will automatically start playing
and will cycle through all the songs. Sit back and enjoy!
2. If you wish to choose a specific demo, make your selection using any of the eight VOLUME / VALUE buttons to the left or
right of the main display. To access Demo songs # 9-16, use the PAGE + button to the upper right of the main display.
Start and Stop Demos by pressing the large red START / STOP button.
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