1EPS60Owner’s Manual
Introduction to the PS6066. ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SWASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW1/DAMPER jackYou can connect a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal to this jack
About the PS60 How the PS60 is organized7About the PS60How the PS60 is organizedIn the center of the PS60’s front panel there are six sets of butto
Introduction to the PS608
9SetupTurning the power on/offConnecting the AC adapter1. Make sure that the PS60’s power switch is pressed to the STANDBY position, turning the power
Setup10ConnectionsConnections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause
Connections Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal11Connecting a damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedalIf you connect an optional
Setup12Connecting the PS60 to acomputerThe PS60 provides both MIDI and USB connectors as standard equipment. By connecting the PS60 to your computer v
13Playing the PS60 and using the performance controlsPlayingSelecting a timbre (sound)Using a single timbre (Single)1. Press the ON button of the timb
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls14Layering multiple sounds (Layer)You can play multiple sounds simultaneously. This type of setting
Playing Selecting a timbre (sound)15Procedure1. As described in the explanation of single or layer settings (p. 13), select a sound to use in one
iiAbout this manualThe owner’s manuals and how to use themThe following documentation is included with the PS60.Printed:• PS60 Easy Start GuidePDFs on
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls16Cancelling the split settings• When split settings are in effect, press the SUB OFF/RECALL button
Playing Using controllers17Using controllersIn addition to its keyboard, the PS60 lets you modify the sounds by using controllers such as the joyst
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls18Note number and keyboard trackingThe sound can be modified according to the position of the note
Using the performance controls to adjust the sound Easy setup19Using the performance controls to adjust the soundThe PS60 provides a variety of per
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls20Master effect and EQTo adjust the effect amount for each sound, use EASY SETUP to set the MOD SEN
Using the performance controls to adjust the sound Master effect and EQ21DELAYThis is a simple and easy-to-use monaural delay with a maximum delay
Playing the PS60 and using the performance controls22Storing a performanceThe sound settings you’ve made using the performance controls, as well as th
23EditingAbout editingFrom the PS60 itself, you can edit the parameters that are most useful in creating sounds, as well as parameters that determine
Editing24Selecting parameters and editing their valueThe editable parameters in each edit mode are organized into groups as the tree structure shown a
About editing Saving (Storing/Writing)25Saving (Storing/Writing)Sounds and settings you’ve edited on the PS60 are not preserved unless you specific
iiiTable of ContentsAbout this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiIntroduction to the PS60 . . . . . . . . 1Main features of
Editing266. Press the button to enter the page where you can specify the program’s category. Specify the desired category.When selecting a timbre fr
Performance edit A performance’s structure and settings27Performance editA performance’s structure and settingsA performance consists of the sound
Editing28Master effect adjustmentsThe program’s output passes through the insert effect (except for the STRINGS timbre) and is then sent to the master
Performance edit Quick parameter list29Quick parameter listThe tree diagram shown on the left shows how the performance edit parameters (quick para
Editing30Tempo[40.00...300.00, EXT]This is the current tempo of the performance. This setting is used when an LFO or effect is synchronized to the tem
Performance edit Quick parameter list31OSC Mode[PRG, Poly, Mono, Legt]This specifies whether multiple notes can be played simultaneously, or whethe
Editing32Filter/Amp EG:This adjusts the filter EG and amp EG parameters of the program used by the timbre.Attack (Filter/Amp EG Attack Time)[–99...+99
Performance edit Quick parameter list33MFX1 (Mod.)About the master effectsThe master effects do not output any direct sound (Dry). Use the return l
Editing34EQHere you can control the center frequency and bandwidth of low-frequency (Bass), mid-frequency (Mid), and high-frequency (Treble) bands.Tri
Performance edit Quick parameter list35Copy MFX/EQThis command copies the effect or EQ settings from a program or performance saved in the PS60’s m
Editing36
Program edit A program’s structure and settings37Program editYou can create original sounds by editing an existing program to your taste.A program’
Editing38Editing the filterThe filter modifies the tonal character by allowing just the high-frequency, low-frequency, or a specific frequency band of
Program edit Operating flow on the PS6039VelocityMany programs will vary their volume according to your keyboard playing dynamics (velocity). The “
Editing40Quick parameter listThe tree diagram on the left shows how the program edit parameters (quick parameters) are structured. These parameters ar
Program edit Quick parameter list41Thickness[Off, 01...09]This parameter controls the character of the detuning for the unison voices. Thickness is
Editing42Amp EGThese parameters adjust the amp EG for oscillators 1 and 2.Attack (Amp EG Attack Time)[–99...+99 (Rel)]This scales the attack times of
Program edit Quick parameter list43PtchSlope (Pitch Slope)[–1.0...+2.0]This specifies how the oscillator’s pitch will change relative to the note p
Editing44FltLFO1toA (Filter LFO1 Intensity to A)[–99...+99]This specifies the depth and direction to which LFO1 will modulate the cutoff frequency of
Program edit Quick parameter list45On/Off[Off, On]This turns the insert effect on/off.If this is off, the input will be output without change. (The
1Introduction to the PS60Main features of the PS60The PS60 is a lightweight and compact performance synthesizer that delivers high-quality sound and e
Editing46WriteThis command saves the edited program to the PS60’s internal memory ( “Writing a program (WRITE),” p. 25).You must save important progr
Global settings Major global settings47Global settingsMajor global settingsGlobal settings apply to the entire PS60.• Adjust the pitch of the entir
Editing48Quick parametersThe tree diagram on the left shows how the program edit parameters (quick parameters) are organized. These parameters are exp
Global settings Quick parameters498: This curve produces an even more consistent effect.9: Compared with the standard curve #4, this curve softens
Editing50MIDIHere, you can make MIDI-related settings that affect the entire PS60.Channel (Global MIDI Channel)[01...16]Sets the global MIDI channel.T
Global settings Quick parameters51MIDI FilterProg Chg (Enable Program Change)[Off, On]On: Program changes will be transmitted and received.When a p
Editing52Pdl (Foot Pedal function)[No Function...CC#16(Rbn)]This is shown if “Type” is set to Pedal. It specifies the function that will be controlled
Global settings Quick parameters53CommandLoad PreloadThis command loads the performance and program data that is stored in internal memory ( “Rest
Editing54
55AppendixRestoring the factory settingsLoading the preload dataHere’s how to return the performances, programs, and global settings to their factory-
Introduction to the PS602Front and rear panelsFront panel1. VOLUME knobThis knob adjusts the volume of the OUTPUT L/MONO, R outputs, as well as the vo
Appendix56TroubleshootingIf you experience problems, please see the relevant item and take the appropriate measures.Power supplyPower does not turn on
Troubleshooting Audio output57 The same program might sound different because of differences in the performance’s tone parameters, timbre paramete
Appendix58Connections with a computerThe PS60 does not respond to MIDI data sent from outside Is the USB cable connected correctly? “PS60 USB-MIDI S
Effect priority order Error and confirmation messages59Effect priority orderInsert effectWhen you’re using split settings, and the same category of
Appendix60SpecificationsOperating temperature 0 – +40 °C (non-condensing conditions)Keyboard 61-note natural touch keyboard (velocity sensitive; after
Specifications Error and confirmation messages61Options* Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.Power AC adapter power
Appendix62Operating requirementsKORG USB-MIDI driverWindowsComputer: USB port required (a USB host controller made by Intel is recommended)Operating s
MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation ChartDate : 2009.12.9PS60*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C, *2*C*E, *4*1*P, *3MemorizedBank Select (MSB, LSB)Joyst
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Front and rear panels Front panel3When you press one of these buttons, the display will alternate between showing performance-related information a
Introduction to the PS604RATE knobThis knob adjusts the speed of LFO modulation.DEPTH knobThis knob adjusts the depth of LFO modulation.FEEDBACK knobT
Front and rear panels Rear panel5Display14.DisplayThis shows the names of performances or timbres, the single/layer/split status, and the values of
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