Main features
3
Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
Main features .............................................................3
Precautions ................................................................4
Parts and their functions ..........................................5
Setup ..........................................................................6
Inserting or removing an SD card ......................................................... 6
Listening to the demo performances.......................7
Connecting and playing instruments ......................7
Playing and recording rhythm styles .......................8
Specifications .......................................................... 10
Thank you for purchasing the
KORG RHYTHM KR-55 Pro
.
To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please
read this manual carefully.
About the Owner’s Manual
The KR-55 Pro Owner’s Manual is organized as follows:
• KR-55 Pro Quick Start Guide (printed material: this document)
• KR-55 Pro Owner’s Manual (PDF)
Download the PDF from the following website.
http://www.korg.com
KR-55 Pro Quick Start Guide (printed material: this document)
This guide explains the settings to use for output device such
as musical instruments and powered monitor speakers, how
to play back and record rhythm styles and more.
KR-55 Pro Owner’s Manual (PDF)
This explains how to use the KR-55 Pro.
Main features
Rhythm Player function
•
You can enjoy jamming along with realistic live-recorded
drum and percussion accompaniment.
•
Twenty-four different rhythm styles are built in. You can
directly select these rhythm styles by using the buttons on
the top panel.
•
Each rhythm style has two variations, and each of these
variations contains three rhythm patterns: basic, fill-in 1,
and fill-in 2. You can switch variations or rhythm patterns
in real time as needed during your performance.
• You can use the chain function to create the rhythm
structure of an entire song so that it will play automatically.
Acoustage (surround) function
•
Acoustage technology provides an expansive, extra-wide
sound field.
Full-fledged mixer functionality
• A mic input, two guitar inputs, and an AUX input allow
multi-channel mixing.
•
You can apply a reverb effect to the inputs from the MIC IN
jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.
• You can use an equalizer to adjust the tonal character.
Tuner function
•
You can tune while viewing a large and easily visible meter.
• You can tune while listening to the pitch of an audible
guide tone.
Recording function
*
• You can create complete songs by recording chained
rhythm styles along with your own performance.
•
You can record along with the playback of an audio file
from an SD card.
•
The completed song data can be exported (written) as a
standard audio file, and played back by a commercially
available audio player or loaded into your computer DAW.
Player function
*
•
Standard audio files (WAV) can be played back from an SD
card.
• You can use the playlist function to play back your audio
files in a specific order. A playlist you create can be used for
background music or live performances.
•
You can change the playback speed of audio files.
Foot switch control
•
By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can perform
operational tasks without having to take your hands off of
your instrument. This includes operations such as rhythm
playback or beginning recording/playback while you play
your instrument.
*: You’ll need to insert an SD card into the KR-55 Pro.
