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Expansions to KARMA function
KARMA 2.2
KARMA 2.2 is a major new release, including support
for
User GEs, new control over Scene change and Module
quantization, the ability to switch KARMA GEs
seamlessly while KARMA is operating, and other
improvements.
User GEs and GE Creation/Editing
The M3 XP
ANDED
now supports User GEs, with 8
banks of 128 User GEs each (for a total of 1024). You
can also save and load .KGE files, which contain
KARMA GEs and Template Data. GEs may be created,
edited, and uploaded to the M3 XP
ANDED
using the
optional KARMA M3 Software (PC/Mac), available
separately from Karma-Lab (www.karma-lab.com).
Quantized/Delayed Scene Changes
Scene changes may now be quantized to various
metric divisions, from a 16th-note triplet up to 4 bars.
(Previously, all scene changes were quantized to the
next 16th-note). The larger values ensure perfect
timing for Scene changes at measure boundaries, and
allow you to select Scenes well in advance. This makes
it easier to time Scene changes during live
performance, and also means that you can be playing
with both hands when the change actually occurs.
In Combi and Sequencer modes, this quantization also
applies independently to all five layers (Master and
Modules A through D). The new Scene Status display
shows any pending Scene changes (those that have
been selected, but which have not yet completed).
For more information, see “Quantize Window” on
page 168 of the Parameter Guide, and “7-1-7: Scene
Matrix” on page 167 of the Parameter Guide.
Adjustable Quantize Window per Module
Previously, all Modules that had the Quantize Trigger
setting turned On would be quantized to the nearest
16th note. While this allowed intricate DJ-style
performances, it could also make it difficult to trigger
Modules in perfect time during normal performance,
especially at faster tempos. Now, you can select a
Quantize Window independently for each Module-for
example, use a 1/4-note or 8th-note value for less
chance of a timing error, or a 16th-note when fancier
retriggering effects are desired. Triplet-based values
are also provided for retriggering triplet-based grooves
“off- beat.”
Even more powerfully, the Quantize Window is also a
destination in the Perf RTP page, so that you can
change it in real-time from the Control Surface. For
example, you could change it during live performance
to allow quick re-triggering in a breakdown section,
then set it back to a quarter note for more relaxed
triggering during the rest of the song.
For more information, see “7-1-8: Trigger” on page 89
of the Parameter Guide, and “7-2-2: Perf Real-Time
Parameters” on page 92 of the Parameter Guide.
* KARMA
®
(Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architec-
ture) Technology has been licensed from Stephen Kay,
and is protected by U.S. Patents 5,486,647, 5,521,327,
6,084,171, 6,087,578, 6,103,964, 6,121,532, 6,121,533,
6,326,538, 6,639,141 7,169,997 and 7,342,166. Other pat-
ents pending.
* KARMA
®
and the KARMA Logo are registered trade-
marks, and Generated Effect™ (GE), Melodic Repeat™,
Direct Index™, Manual Advance™, SmartScan™,
Freeze Randomize™, Random Capture™, Random FF/
REW™ and Scene Matrix™ are trademarks of Stephen
Kay, Karma-Lab LLC. This manual copyright © 1994-
2008 by KORG Inc. and Stephen Kay. All rights
reserved.
* KARMA Technology can be located on the internet at:
www.karma-lab.com.
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