CONTENTS

Identification of Controls and Terminals.................. 4

Basic Operation .............................................................. 6
1. Preparation and Basic Connections...................... 6
2. Play Mode ............................................................. 8
3. Program Editing................................................... 12

The Four Modes and Their Functions............. 15

Play Mode ............................................................. 16

1. Program Selection ............................................... 16
2. Turning Effects ON and OFF ................................ 19
3. Performance Edit ................................................ 20
4. Setting the Master Out Volume. Noise
Reduction Threshold Level and Bypass
Switching in the Play Mode ................................... 21
OWNER'S MANUAL
Edit Mode ....................................................... 22

1. Chain Edit ........................................................... 23

2. Effect Edit ........................................................... 30
3. Program Utility .................................................... 36

Write Mode ............................................................39

1. Write Operation .................................................. 39

Global Utility Mode ...............................................42

1. Setting MIDI Functions......................................... 43
2. Loading Programs From and Saving
to Memory Cards .................................................47
3. Setting Internal Memory Protect Functions ..........49
4. Mapping Programs .............................................. 50
5. Setting Foot Switch Functions ............................. 51
6. Setting the Digital I/O Functions.......................... 52

Connecting the Optional RE1

Remote Editor........................................................ 53

Connecting the Optional

FC6 Foot Controller ................................................. 54
1. Manual 1 (Program Change Mode).......................55
2. Manual 2 (Effect ON/OFF Mode) ......................... 55
3. Connecting Foot Switch 1 and 2 to the SW1
and SW2 Jacks on the FCS Rear Panel ............ 56

A1 Connection Examples ................................. 56

1.Guitar Setup ......................................................... 56
2.Mixers and Multi-track Recorder Setup................. 57
3.Using the Digital I/O.............................................. 57
Troubleshooting..................................................... 58
List of Messages ..................................................... 59
Rack Mount Installation........................................... 60
Specifications and Options ...... ……………………..61

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 Table of Contents
Identification of Controls and Terminals...... 4 Write Mode .................................................... 40
Basic Operation................................................ 6 1. Write Operation ....................................... 40
1. Preparation and Basic Connections................6
2. Play Mode .................................................. 8 Global Utility Mode .................................... 44
1/ Selecting Programs .................................... 8 1. Salting MIDI Functions .......................... 45
2/ Useful Functions .......................................10 Receiving a System Exclusive Dump
Structure of Effect Programs ......................11 from an External Device............................47
3. Program Editing............................................12 2. Loading Programs from and Saving
1/ Editing individual effect parameters ..........12 to Memory Cards..................................... 48
2/ Replacing an Effect ...................................14 Using the ROM Card Included with
3/ dealing a New Program ..........................14 Your A1 ................................................. 50
The Four Modes and Their 3. Setting Internal Memory Protect
Functions ................................................... 15 Functions ................................................ 50

Play Mode .............................................................16 4. Mapping Programs...................................51

Map Initialization .......................................51
1. Program Selection ........................................16 5. Setting Foot Switch Functions ................ 52
1/ Basic Play Mode........................................16 6. Setting the Digital I/O Functions............. 53
2/ Rearranging the Program Order- Map
Play .............................................................17 Connecting the Optional RE1 Remote
2. Turning Effects ON and OFF.......................19 Editor...........................................................54
3. Performance Edit ......................................... 20
4. Setting the Master Out Volume, Noise Connecting the Optional FC6 Foot
Reduction Threshold Level and Bypass Controller................................................... 55
Switching in the Play Mode ...........................21 1. Manual 1 (Program Change Mode] ........ 56
2. Manual 2 (Effect ON/OFF Mode)............ 57
Edit Mode......................................................... 22
3. Connecting Foot Switch 1 and 2 to the
1. Chain Edit......................................................23 SW1 and SW2 Jacks on the FC6 Rear
Chains .......................................................... 23 Panel ........................................................ 57
Types of Chains ........................................... 23
Symbols Used to Show Effect Connection in A1 Connection Examples...........................58
a Chain ..........................................................25 1. Guitar Setup............................................ 58
1/ Replacing effects in a Chain with 2. Mixers and Mufti-track Recorder
other effects...................................................26 Setup...................................................... 59
2/ Selecting and editing a new Chain .............. 28 3. Using the Digital I/O................................ 59
Chain Edit Using the RE-1........................... 29 Troubleshooting ....................................... 60
2. Effect Edit..................................................... 30
List of Messages .......................................... 61
Turning Effects ON and OFF ........................31
1. Error Messages ........................................61
Compare Kay ................................................31
2. Messages.................................................61
Using the Dynamic Modulation Function ......32
Setting the Dynamic Amount........................ 33 Rack Mount installation............................. 62
Copying Effects .............................................34 Specifications and Options ...................... 63
3. Program Utility ..............................................36 MIDI Implementation Chart ........................ 64
1/ Setting Levels ...........................................36
2/ Volume Pedal Placement..........................37
3/ Setting the External Control Functions .....38

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WARNING

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tasted and found to comply with, the limits for a class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure?:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: "How to identify and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems", This booklet is
available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402, stock No.004000-0003454-4.

CANADA
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION
OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUN I CATIONS.
LE PRESENT APPREIL NUMERIQUE NENT PAS DE BRUITS RADDELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT
LES LIMITES APPLICASLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA "CLASSE B" PHESCR1TES
DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE
DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

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 Identification of Control and Terminals
FRONT PANEL

1. DIGITAL IN Indicator 12. THRESHOLD Level Control

Lights up to indicate input of a digital signal. For adjusting the noise reduction threshold level. The
2. L and R. RETURN (Input level) Indicators and threshold level can be written to each program
digital CLIP LEDs. independently.
Indicates the level of the input signal. The CLIP Indicator 13. INT (Internal) and CARD Keys
lights up when the input level becomes too hot. (The CLIP Use the INT key for selecting programs stored within the
indicator does not light up when effect processing levels A1 and the CARD key to select programs stored on ROM
become excessive.) or RAM cards
3. INT (Internal) Indicator 14. MAP Key
Lights up during the operation at an internal program of Press to select Map Play Mode. Press again to cancel the
the Al. Map Play Mode.
4. CARD Indicator 15. Up/Down Keys
Lights up during the operation of a program provided on For selecting programs and adjusting parameters in Edit
a memory card. Mode.
5. MAP Indicator 16. COMPARE Key
Lights up during the activation of Map Play Mode. Press during editing to compare edited data with the
original data. Press again to restore the original data.
6. Program Number Display
Displays the current program number. 17. Mode Keys and Indicators
Press the mode keys to select the desired modes. LEDs
7. PAGE +, - (Page Up/Down) Keys indicate the currently selected modes.
For selecting additional display pages when parameters • PLAY: Play Mode for program playing and simple effect
exceed one page. parameter editing.
8. LCD Screen • EDIT: Edit Mode for modifying the contents of
Indicates the current chain, parameters, etc. programs.
• UTILITY; Global Utility Mode for setting MIDI and other
9. Headphones Jack and PHONES Volume Control
functions; press again to cancel.
For connecting headphones and adjusting the volume. • WRITE: Write Mode for saving programs to the A1
10. IN (Input) Volume Control and Input Jacks memory or memory card.
(L/MDND, R) 18. BYPASS Key
• L/MONO and R input jacks for connection of mono. Press to bypass the effects and output only direct sound.
dual mono or stereo sources.
• Use the IN volume controls to adjust the level of the 19. Double Function Edit Controls and Indicators (A-H)
L/MONO and R inputs. Press the double function edit controls in Play Mode to
• The front panel inputs have priority over the rear panel turn the corresponding effect ON or OFF. Press the
inputs. double function edit controls to turn effects on and off and
turn to adjust parameters in the EDIT MODE.
11. MASTER OUT Volume Control
For adjusting the output level. The volume level, set by 20 CARD Slot
the MASTER OUT volume control, can be written to For inserting optional ROM or RAM (MCR-03) cards.
each program independently. 21. POWER switch
For turning the power ON and OFF.

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 REAR PANEL

1. BALANCED OUTPUT Jacks 7. MIDI Jacks (IN. OUT and THRU)

For connection to mixers and other equipment For connecting MIDI equipment.
having balanced inputs.
8. REMOTE Jack
2. OUTPUT LEVEL Switch For connecting the optional RE1 Remote Editor or the
Set to match the input level of the connected FC6 Foot Contralto r.
equipment.
9. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT Jacks
3. OUTPUT Jacks (R, L/MONO) For connecting equipment with a sampling Frequency
For connection to mixers and other equipment of 44 kHz, such as DATs, digital amplifiers, and other
having unbalanced inputs. A1s.
4. SEND, RETURN Jacks and LEVEL Switches 10. EXT CTRL OUT (external control output) Jack
For inserting an external signal processor, guitar Conned to latching type footswitch inputs of external
preamp, etc. into the A1 elect signal path. The signal processors or guitar preamps, etc. A1 program
SEND (output) and RETURN (input) are only changes can control bypass function or channel
operational when the A1 program is using a switching or external devices.
SEND/RETURN CHAIN. Set the level switches to
match the input/output level of the connected 11. BYPASS SWITCH Input Jack
equipment. For bypassing the processed sound and outputting
only the direct signal using a PS-1 momentary
5. DIRECT OUT (STEREO) Jack footswitch.
For direct left- and right-channel stereo sound
output. 12. FOOT SWITCH Input Jacks (1,2)
For connecting a PS-2 footswitch to control functions
6. INPUT Jacks (R, L/MONO) and LEVEL Switch such as Program UP/DOWN, etc. Connection setup
For connection to mixers, instruments, etc. Set the is performed in Global Utility Mode.
LEVEL switch to match the output of the connected
equipment. 13. PARAM.(parameter)PEDAL Input Jack
Connect the output of aKVP-001 volume pedal to
• USE the L/MONO input with a mono signal.
this jack to control effect parameters, selected in the
• With a mono input signal, set the R IN volume
Dynamic Modulation function, in real lime.
control to match the L/MONO IN volume setting
• The inputs on the rear panel are stereo 1/4" 14. VOL.(volume)FEDAL Input Jack
balanced (tip/ring/sleeve) jacks. When a mono Connect the output of a KVP-001 volume pedal to
unbalanced jack is connected, the input level Is cut this jack to control volume. Effect Chain placement of
by approximately half. Use the INPUT volume the volume pedal is selected in the PROGRAM
controls to compensate UTILITY MODE.
for the difference.
• The tip of the stereo phone jack is hot, the ring cold
and the sleeve ground.

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Basic Operation
1 Preparation and Basic Connections
Before making connections, make sure that The POWER switch is OFF.
When connecting a guitar or keyboards:

1. Connect the guitar, etc. to the IN (Input) Jacks on the front panel.
• Connect a monaural sound sources such as a guitar to the L/MONO jack.
• Connect stereo sound sources such as a keyboard to the L/MONO and R jack.
2. Connect the mixer or guitar amplifier to the output terminal on the A1’s rear panel.
• Conned monaural sound sources such as a guitar amplifier to the L/MONO OUTPUT
jack.
• Connect to the L/MONO and R/OUTPUT jacks when playing back in stereo,
3. Set the OUTPUT LEVEL and INPUT LEVEL switches on the rear panel to -20
(dBm).

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When connecting the A1 to the affect loop of a mixing console:
1. Connect the effect sand output of the mixer to the A1's rear panel Input.
• The inputs on the rear panel are stereo 1/4" balanced (tip/ring/sleeve) jacks. When a mono
unbalanced jack is connected, the input level is cut by approximately half. Use the INPUT volume
controls to compensate for the difference.
• The tip of the stereo phone jack is hot, the ring cold and the sleeve ground.
2. Connect the balanced or unbalanced outputs, on the A1's rear panel, to the effect return
input of the mixer.
3. Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL and INPUT LEVEL, on the A 1 ’ s rear panel, to +4 or -20 to match
the level of the mixing console.

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2 Play Mode
The A1 has 100 factory preloaded programs

1/Selecting Programs

1. Connect a musical Instrument or Mixer to the A1 following

the steps on pages 6 and 7.

2. Set the Input volume 0.

3. Turn ON the POWER switch.

4. Set the Input volume level so that the Input Indicator lights
briefly at +6 dB during Input signal peaks.

5. Select the program number by pressing the UP/DOWN keys.

The A1's 100 preset programs are numbered I 00 to I 99. Program

199 (A1 Example) is selected here as an example.

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 Program I 99 is made up of four effects; Stereo Limiter (SLM1),
Playing with Program I 99 Stereo Exciter (SXIT), Stereo Delay (SDLY). and Plate
Reverb(PLI). You can play with four effects in program number
I99.

Each) program can combine up to 7 effects at the same time Any

effect can be set to OFF if undesired.

6. Press the "C" double function edit control.

Turning On/Off the individual
The indicator under the "C" double function edit control turns
Effects
off. and the effect name ("SXIT") in the display changes to
lowercase letters ("SXIT") to indicate that the effect is OFF.

Listen to the difference in the processed signal when the Stereo

Exciter effect is OFF. Other effects can be toggled ON and OFF in
the same manner by pressing the corresponding A- H double
function edit controls.

7. You can turn the effect back on by pressing the "C" double
function edit control again, lighting up It's indicator.
Effects can be individually turned on and off in this manner far all
programs while in the PLAY mode.

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2/Useful Functions

► Master Volume The MASTER OUT volume control adjusts the overall volume
level of the currently selected program. The level is indicated as a
value between 000 and 100 at the OUT indication in the top-right
portion of the display. The volume control Is active in all the
modes.

►Noise Reduction Threshold Level The THRESHOLD control can be used to adjust the noise
reduction threshold level of the selected program. The value is
shown at THR on the display. When the noise level is high, adjust
the control to a high value. The control is operative in all modes.

IMPORTANT: In Play Mode, the master volume output

and noise reduction threshold levels are set to the values
stored in memory every time a program is selected.

►BYPASS Switch Pressing the BYPASS switch allows you to toggle between
activation and deactivation at effects during sound output.

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 Structure of Effect Programs
The A1 is an all-in-one multi-effect processor, capable of
simultaneously combining up to 7 effects in what is called a
Chain. The Chain data, along with user-selectable effects
and their parameter settings, are stored to programs.

Program Samples: A1 Example

A program in the A1 is essentially an effect chain with effects, their

Program parameter and other settings in memory including a master output level
and noise reduction level and other settings.

An A1 program is an assembly of up to seven effects, which may be

Chain simply considered as seven different effect devices linked together. The
pattern in which effects are linked is called a Chain. A Chain is the
connection pattern in which boxes (effect boxes) are lined up.

Effects The A1 contains 59 families of effects, all of which can be allocated to

effect boxes to create different programs.

Variations Different parameter patterns of an effect produce what are called

Variations of the effect. For example, reverb comes in a Variation of
Hall, Room, and Plate.

Parameters Elements called parameters determine the characteristics of an effect,

and can be assigned numerical values by the user.

Variables Common In All Effect • Threshold level - threshold level of the built-in noise reduction system
Programs • Master volume - overall volume of the program
• Volume pedal placement
• External control position setting

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3 Program Editing
The A1 allows you to edit its preset programs to create your own custom programs.

1/Editing Individual Effect Parameters

Editing program I 99 1. Press the Play Mode key.

2. Select the program to be edited using the UP/DOWN keys.

3. Press the EDIT key.

“EDIT SELECT” is shown on the display.

Press the "C" double function

edit control to Change the level
of the Stereo Exciter effect

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Press the "E" double function edit 5. Press the double function key below the parameter you wish to change.
control to show "Right Blend" on The parameter name is displayed in the top right portion of the screen.
the display

Rotate the "E" double function 6. While monitoring the sound, set the desired value for each parameter by
edit control to change the rotating the double function edit control under the respective parameter.
strength of the right-channel
exciter.

Since the LINK parameter of Stereo Exciter is on in this program, the value of Left Blend
is changed at the same time as Right Blend.

7. Edit the parameters by rotating the double function edit control under the
other parameters.

8. Change the contents of other effects by repeating steps 3 to 7 above.

Refer to "EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS" for details on the operation of each effect
parameter.

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 2/ Replacing an Effect
The A1 allows you to freely substitute effects in programs with others, as long as the
other effects can fit into the respective effect box.

Replacing PL1 In program I 99 1. Display EDIT SELECT by following steps 1 to 3 on page 12.
2. Press the PAGE + key,
"CHAIN EDIT" is shown on the display. Now you can replace an effect with
another.

Replacing "PL1" Plate Reverb 3. Select a new affect by turning the double edit control under the desired affect.
with "CHO11 Chorus For example, replace "No.1 PL1 Plate Reverb" with "No.22 CHO Chorus" by
turning the "E" double function edit control.

After turning the "E" double function edit control, you may also find the desired effect by
scanning them one at a time with the UP/DOWN keys.

Refer to "EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS" in find the effect order and number.
4. Similarly, replace one effect with another by turning the other double
function edit controls.

To save the edited program:

In the Write Mode, store the edited program in memory (see page 39). A program that
has just been edited will return unaltered to its original form if you select another
program without executing the write operation.

3/ Creating a New Program

The procedure far creating a new program is outlined below. For the details, refer to
"The Edit Mode" on page 22.

1. Selecting a Chain
Select one type of chain, from the five types (Serial. Parallel, etc).
For the chain selection procedure, and the types of chains, refer to "Chain Edit" on
page 23.
2. Selecting an Effect
Place the effects to be used in the boxes of the selected chain. Refer to "Replacing
Effects" on page 26.
3. Setting effect parameters
Set a series of parameters that create the effect sound you want to have. Refer to
"Effect Edit" on page 30.

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The Four Modes and Their Functions
In addition to Play Mode and Edit Mode, the A1 has two additional modes for a total of 4:
Write Mode for storing programs in memory and Global Utility Mode which provides
supplementary functions.
The relationship between the lour modes is illustrated by the chart below.

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 Play Mode
The Play Mode indicator lights up when the A1 is in Play Mode, at which time you can freely select
and play any of 100 preset effect programs or programs provided on A1 compatible memory cards.
The Play Mode also contains a Performance Edit Mode that allows real time editing of selected
effect parameters.

1 Program Selection
Using the UP/DOWN keys, you can select programs that have been factory set within
the A1 itself or stored on memory cards.

1/ Basic Play Mode

1. Press the Play Mode key to select Play Mode.

The Play Mode is automatically selected when the POWER switch is turned on.

2. • To select a program preset in A1:

Select a program number using the UP/DOWN keys.

• To select a program from a memory card:

1. Press the INT/CARD key. The CARD indicator lights up.
2. Select a program number using the UP/DOWN keys.

Press the INT/CARD key again turns on the INT and returns to the preset program
selection mode.

Holding down the UP or DOWN key enables continuous scrolling through the program
numbers.

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2/ Rearranging the Program Order - Map Play
Map Play allows you to reorganize programs for performance or remap incoming MIDI
programs to A1 internal programs.

Map Edit The Map Edit mode area is where edits to the Map Play program order is done.

Preparation 1. Press the Utility Mode key to show the Global Utility Menu on the display.

2. Press the "E" double function edit control to select Map Edit Mode.

The display indicates that internal program 00 is assigned to map number 00.
First, set the desired program (ie., the program to be used first) to map number 00.

Storing program 3. Select INT or CARD by turning the "D" double function edit control.
numbers as map Specify “INT” to select internal programs in the A1 or "CARD" to select programs from a
numbers memory card.

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4.Turn the "E" double function edit control to select the first program number to be played.
As an example, specify 99.

Program number I 99 has been registered as map number 00.

5. Press the "A" double function edit control once to advance to 01.
As an example, set program I 98 to the next map number Map number 00 as shown in the upper part of LCD end
map number 01 in the lower part.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set other program numbers in the order to be played.

7. After setting all map numbers:

• Press the "H" double function edit control to return lo the Global Utility menu, or press the PLAY key to return lo
Play Mode.

To change a map number setting, turn the "C" double function edit control or press the
"A" and "B" double function edit controls to change the number one at a time to select
the new map number.

Checking program order 1. Press the PLAY key to light up the Play Mode Indicator.
In Map Play
2. Press the MAP key to light up the Map Indicator.
• Map number “00” is shown in the red LED display.
• The previously assigned program number I 99 is shown in the LCD display.
• To begin Map Play using the optional RE1: Press the “INF” and “CARD” key at the same
time lo display the map number at the bottom-left portion of the REI's display.

3. Press the UP key to advance to the next map number.

Pressing it once advances to previously assigned program number I 98.
Each press of the UP key advances the program number in the order they were stored.

4. To EXIT the Map Mode, press the MAP key again.

The INT Indicator lights up and the A1 returns to the basic Play Mode.
However, if you EXIT the Map Mode while on a Map number assigned to a card-stored
program, the "CARD" indicator lights up and the A1 will be reading programs from an
inserted card in the basic Play Mode.

IMPORTANT: Even after powering down, data created in Map Edit Mode is
saved in memory until next changed.

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2 Turning Effects ON and OFF
In the Play Mode individual effects in a Chain can easily be turned on and off using the
double function edit controls. This function makes it very easy to modify an effects program
in real time during a live performance or studio session.

1. Press the PLAY key to select Play Mode.

The Play Mode indicator lights up.

2. Select a program.

3. Press the double function edit control immediately below the displayed name of the
effect to be turned on or off.
An effect is on when the effect name is shown in capital letters and the indicator of the double
function edit control is turned on; an effect is off when the effect name is shown in lowercase
letters and the indicator of the double function edit control is not lit.

4. Press the double function edit control to turn the effect on again.
• The display on the RE1 indicates that an effect is ON or OFF by showing its name in capital
or lowercase letters, respectively.

Effect ON/OFF settings can be saved in Write Mode.

IMPORTANT: Certain effects, such as MIXER and INPUT SWITCH, cannot be turned off by
pressing a double function edit control.

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3 Performance Edit
The Performance Edit function of the Play Mode allows easy “real time” editing of
selected effect parameters. For a detailed list of the actual effect parameters available in
this mode, please refer to the "EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS".

1. Press the PLAY key to select Play Mode.

The Play Mode indicator lights up.
2. Select a program.
As an example, select 1 99, "A1 Example."
3. Press the PAGE key.
“PERFORMANCE EDIT" is displayed in the top-right of the display.

Changing the Stereo Exciter 4. Turn the double function edit control of the effect to be changed. The
(SXIT) BLEND level effect name shown on the display is replaced by a numerical value. The
parameters of the effect that can be modified in Performance Edit mode are
shown.
The double function edit control is + 00 at center, and a maximum of ±50%
when turned. When set at ±00, The parameter setting is the same as the value
written to the program

To return to Play Mode, press the PAGE- key.

Changes made to parameters with the Performance Edit function can be saved to
memory by executing a writing operation in Write Mode.

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 4 Setting the Master Out Volume, Noise Reduction
Threshold Level and Bypass Switching in the Play Mode

MASTER OUT Volume Control BYPASS Key

THRESHOLD Level Control

Master out The master volume enables you to adjust the overall volume of the currently selected
program.
Adjust the volume with the MASTER OUT volume control.
An OUT value between 000 and 100 is displayed in the top-right portion of the display.

Threshold level Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the noise reduction level for the currently selected
program. The threshold (THR) value is shown in the A1 display.

• Switching a program to another causes the master volume and noise reduction
threshold levels set in Play Mode to change to the values that were memorized for
the new program.

Pressing the BYPASS key toggles the bypass function, allowing you to listen to the
BYPASS Switching
sound with or without effects.
• When the bypass function is turned on, the BYPASS indicator lights up and sound is
output without effects.
• When the bypass function is turned off, the BYPASS indicator goes off and sound is
Output with effects.

These functions are operative in all modes.

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Edit Mode
The Edit Mode enables you to select Chains and Effects, and edit effect parameters, to
create your own programs. There are three types of edit functions found in the Edit
Mode: Effect Parameter Edit. Chain Edit and Program Utility.

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1 Chain Edit
The Chain Edit mode allows you lo select how effects are connected as well as what
effects are used and their order.

Chains In the A1, the pattern in which effects are connected is called a Chain, A box in which an
effect is contained is called an effect box, and a Chain is a linked pattern off effect boxes,
as illustrated below. There are 9 types of effect boxes, each with different capacities
ranging from size 1 to 9. (Size 1 being the largest and 9 the smallest.) You are allowed to
place any effect into an effect box as long as it will fit.

Example:

A stereo effect can be assigned to a mono box and a mono affect can be assigned to
a stereo box. See the separate 'EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS" for effect sizes.

The 50 Chains provided in the A1, are divided into 5 categories, each distinguished by
Types of Chains the way in which the effect boxes are connected.

In a Series Chain, effect boxes are arranged sequentially from output to input.
1. Series Chain

In a Dual Chain, the left and right channels are completely independent of each other.
2. Dual Chain

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3. Parallel Chain In a Parallel Chain, signals are split and multiple processing is done in parallel.
In a Parallel Chain, the MIXER effect cannot be replaced with another effect.

4. Key-In Chain A Key-in Chain Is a Chain which uses the input signal from the right channel as a key-in
signal. In this case the right channel input signal is used only for effect control, and is not
output as a sound source. The effects which are subject to key-in signal control are the
Limiter effects and the Gate, effect.
In all 4 Key-In Chains, the "key" input signal runs through an effect before it is connected
to the GATE or LIMITER. This effect on the Key-In signal is called a "Key effect".

Key Effect Applications

Using an EQ on the Key-In signal allows you to create dynamic processing effects such
as Frequency Compensated or Weighted Limiting and Frequency Selective Gating. For
example; use the PEQL (low parametric EG) to lower the frequencies of the Key-In
signal before it is sent to the Limiter. The Limiter will now compress only the high
frequencies and not affect the lows. It is also possible to set up an EQ with the GATE
effect so that it only opens when it “hears” your selected frequency.

5. Send/Return Chain A Send/Return Chain allows external devices to be inserted into the A1's effect Chain.
The SEND and RETURN jacks on the rear panel function only when a Send/Return
Chain is selected. A Send/Return Chain has a mono input and the right channel input is
disabled.

Note: During signal input, the return jack is inoperative in SEND/RETURN chains.
(The Rch signal of the digital input is input as a return signal to the send/return mixer.

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Symbols Used to Show Effect Connection in a Chain
In the A1 display, the following symbols are used to indicate the connection between
effects in a chain.

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1/Replacing effects in a Chain with other effects
The following explains the procedure for selecting new effects for each position of a
Chain.

1. In the Play Mode, select the program that you wish to edit.
(For this example select factory program I 99.)

2. Press the EDIT key.

“EDIT SELECT” is shown on the display.

3. Press the PAGE+ key.

“CHAIN EDIT” is shown on the display.

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Checking the effect size 4. Turn the double function edit control (B-H), below the effect to be replaced,
fully counterclockwise.
The effect path "----" appears on the display and the effect box size is displayed in the
upper right portion off he display. Make sure to check the size of the effect box before
replacing the effect.
Effect Path Effect Size

Turning the "E" double function edit control for the Plate effect ("PL1") fully
counterclockwise shows that the fourth effect box is Size 1.

Selecting a new effect 5. Select 3 new effect by slowly turning the desired double function edit
control clockwise.
The effect path display is replaced by the names of effects, whose sizes fit the effect
box size 1 to 9, which appear on the screen one by one.
You can scroll through the effects one at a time by pressing the UP/DOWN keys.

6. Continue entering new effects by repeating steps 4 and 5.

See the separate “EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS” for the sizes of the various effects.
Refer to the "Chain List" to check effect box "sizes" for each Chain.

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2. Selecting and editing a new Chain
The Following explains the procedure for selecting and editing an affect Chain.

1. In the Play Mode, select the program that you wish to edit.
(For this example select factory program I 99.)

2. Press the EDIT key

"EDIT SELECT" is shown on the display.

3. Press the PAGE+ key.

"CHAIN EDIT is shown on the display.

4. Press the "A" double function edit control below the Chain number.
The display will show the current Chain type (Series, Parallel, etc.) in the upper right.

Selecting a Chain 5. Select a Chain by turning the "A" double function edit control or pressing
the UP/DOWN keys. (Select Chain 5 for this example.)

Chain Number

Chain 5 has three effects connected in Series. When a new Chain is selected, in the
Chain Edit Mode, they contain factory default effect selections.

Refer to the "Chain List" for details on each Chain.

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Selecting new effects 6. Slowly rotate the double function edit controls (in this example B-D) or press
the UP/DOWN keys until the desired effect Is displayed.
Available effects are displayed one after another.

7. After the new Chain and effects are selected, press the EDIT button (LED
flashing) to return to the EDIT SELECT menu. From this menu, It Is possible to
select Individual affects for editing, as explained In the next section.

Chain Edit Using the RE-1

When using the RE-1, it is possible to select Chains and effects by number using the
RE-1's ten key pad.

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2 Effect Edit
The Edit Select menu allows you to select an individual affect and edit it's parameters.

1. In the Play Mode, select the program that you wish to edit.
(Once again, select factory program I 99 for this example.)

2. Press the EDIT Mode key.

EDIT SELECT is shown in the display.

3. Press the double function edit control below the effect you wish to edit. As an
example select PL 1 (Plate Reverb 1).

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Changing an effect Variation 4. Rotate the "A" double function edit control to select an effect Variation.
Some effects have other possible Variations. The Plate Reverb 1, for example, has
Room 1 and Hall 1 available as variations. When rotating the "A" edit control, for
effects with no variations, no change will occur.

Setting the effect parameters 5. Turn the double function edit control under any of the currently displayed
parameters to change Its value.

• For fine adjustment of parameter values

1. Press the double function edit control under the parameter to be set. The indicator
of the double function edit control lights up and the parameter name is shown an
the display.
2. Use the UP/DOWN keys to make fine adjustments of the parameter value.

6. Selecting effect parameters on additional pages.

Most effects have parameters on additional pages, as indicated by an arrow up on
the top right of the display. Press the PAGE+ key to access these parameters.
Refer to the separate "EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS" for details on each effect
and it's parameters.

Turning Effects ON and OFF

Effects can be individually turned ON and OFF in three A1 modes. In the Play Mode and
Chain Edit Mode, by pressing the B-H double function edit controls, and in the Parameter
Edit Mode, by pressing the "A" edit control. When an effect is turned OFF. it's effect name
changes to lowercase letters.
Compare Key
During editing, it is possible to compare the current edit, with the original programmed
value, by pressing the COMPARE key. When you press the COMPARE key its LED
indicator lights up. When you press the COMPARE key again the LED turns off and the
edited parameter values are restored. If you make an edit while the COMPARE LED is
lit your current edits will be lost.

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Using the Dynamic Modulation Function
The Dynamic Modulation function allows “real time” control of effect parameters using
MIDI data, volume pedals and input level envelopes.
The external controller is called the Dynamic Source and the parameter that it controls is
called the Dynamic Parameter.

Using Dynamic Modulation Using the Chorus effect as an example, pedals or MIDI data can be used to control the
to control the Chorus modulation speed and effect level.
(Select a factory program 31 or refer to page 16 and edit factory program I 99 to include
Chorus.)

Effect Name

1. Press the EDIT key to enter the EDIT SELECT menu.

Press the double function editor below the CHO (Chorus) effect, to enter
Parameter Edit, and then press the PAGE+ key until the last page of
parameters (arrow down) is shown. Please note that not all effects have this
Dynamic Modulation page.

Using a pedal to control the speed 2. Rotate the "B" double function edit control to select the Dynamic
Parameter, "SPEED".
Some effects may have only one Dynamic Parameter.

3. Rotate the "D" double function edit control to select the Dynamic
Source, "PEDAL".
Connect a volume pedal (output) to the rear panel Param. Pedal input.
Please note that, OFF, ENV, of LFO cannot be selected as Dynamic
Sources in some effects.

4. Rotate the “F” double function edit control to set the Dynamic
Amount.
The higher the value the more the parameter can be varied by the Dynamic
Source. (Pedal in this case). A parameter control "direction" can be
specified by selecting a positive (+) or negative (-) Dynamic Amount value.
For example, selecting a “+” or “- “ setting, when using a PEDAL to control
Chorus SPEED, specifies whether the SPEED will become faster or slow
down when you press on the pedal. (See the diagram on the next page.)

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Setting the Dynamic Amount
The Dynamic Amount setting determines how much control range The external
controller, (Dynamic Source), has over the effect parameter, (Dynamic Parameter).
Selecting a positive or negative value for the Dynamic Amount specifies the direction
in which the parameter value (Dynamic Parameter) changes.

The diagrams below show the range of Dynamic Modulation control at different
Dynamic Amount settings (positive and negative).

When the Dynamic Amount is set to a MAX

positive value

Dynamic Parameter

When the Dynamic Amount is set to a

negative value
Dynamic Parameter

MAX

As shown above, with a Dynamic Amount of +100, a PEDAL, for example, will sweep
the Dynamic Parameter from a 0 value to the level set in the parameter edit mode. A
value less than +100 will decrease the control range. Maximum will always be the
programmed parameter value.
With a negative Dynamic Amount value, a PEDAL will start at the level set in the
parameter edit mode and decrease the value as it is depressed. Minimum will always
be the programmed parameter value.

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Copying Effects
It is possible to copy an effect from another program to the current effect being
edited. The effect to be copied can be a different effect but must be no larger in
size than the effect box you are copying it into.

Program I99

Program IXX
(Being Edited)

1. In Effect Edit Mode, press the PAGE+ key until the last page Is shown on
the display.

2. Press the "G" double function edit control [COPY].

"EFFECT COPY" is shown on the display.

3. Rotate the "C" double function edit control to specify the location of
the program to be copied from: INT for an Internal program of the A1, or
CARD for a program stored on memory card.

4. Rotate the "D" double function edit control to select the number of the
program to be copied from.
After pressing the "D" double function edit control, press the UP/DOWN keys to
change the program numbers one at a time.

5. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to select the effect position In
the Chain to be copied.
The number and name of an effect is not displayed if the effect is too large to fit
into the effect box being edited.

Effect to be Copied

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 6. After selecting the offset to be copied, press the "F" double function edit
control [COPY].
After parameter copying Is
completed. 7. "COMPLETED" Is shown on the display.
8. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the Parameter
Edit Mode.

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3 Program Utility
The Program Utility Mode provides the 3 following functions:
1. Setting the master volume and threshold level
2. Setting volume pedal position
3. Setting external control functions

1/Setting Levels Setting the master volume and noise reduction threshold levels for each program.

1. While EDIT SELECT is shown on the display, press the PAGE+ key twice.
The Program Utility Menu is shown on the display.

2. Press the "C" double function edit control [LEVEL].

3. Set the noise reduction level by rotating the "C" double function edit control.
Adjust the threshold level according to the respective noise level. When the chain
includes SEND and RETURN, the level of noise reduction for the input signal can be set
for the input jacks and for the RETURN jack. Rotate the “B” double function edit control to
set the threshold level (or input jacks, and the “D” double function edit control for the
threshold level of the RETURN jack. After pressing the various double function edit
controls, you can use the UP/DOWN keys to change the value one unit at a time.
4. Set the master volume by turning the "F" double function edit control.

After completing the

5. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the Program
master volume and
Utility Menu.
threshold level
settings

The master volume and input signal noise reduction threshold levels can also reset using
the front panel MASTER OUT and THRESHOLD level controls. These levels are stored
individually for each program.

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2/Volume Pedal Placement
The output volume can be controlled with a volume pedal connected to the VOL.
PEDAL input on the rear panel.
Follow the procedure below to set the volume pedal placement or position in an
effect Chain.

1. While EDIT SELECT is shown on the display, press the PAGE+ key twice.
The Program Utility menu is displayed.

2. Press the "D" double function edit control [VPDL].

3. Rotate the “F” double function edit control (SEL) or use the
UP/DOWN keys to move the cursor " ≤ " to the position you want to
place the volume pedal.
Please note that some effect Chains have a fixed volume pedal placement.
For details refer to the “Chain List”.

After completing Volume 4. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the
Pedal Placement PROGRAM UTILITY MENU.

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3/Setting the External Control Functions
The EXT CTRL OUT function allows the A1 to control effect bypass or "channel
switching" on external devices using "latching" type switching. For example, connecting
the EXT CTRL OUT to the channel switching footswitch jack, on a guitar amp, allows
the A1 to control channel switching by program change.

1. With the Edit Select Menu showing, push the PAGE+ key twice.
The Program Utility Menu is shown on the display.

2. Press the "E" double function edit control.

3. Rotate the "C" double function edit control to select "OPEN" or "CLOSE".
Some equipment will operate differently. With the EXT CTRL OUT connected to the
external device, alternate back and forth between OPEN and CLOSE to find the
correct setting for your application.

After completing the 4. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the Program
external control Utility Menu.
setting
You can also switch the external control output jack between OPEN and CLOSE
manually, by setting one of the programmable foot switches to EXT CTRL in the
Global Utility mode.

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 Write Mode
The Write Mode is used for saving edited programs to the A1's internal memory or to a RAM
card and for copying one program to another. Unless saved in this mode, an edit will be lost
when another program is selected. The Write Made also contains the program naming
function.

1 Write Operation
Setting up to save data to an An INT program can be memory protected so that it cannot be erased by mistake.
Internal (INT) A1 program To save data to an INT program that is memory protected, the protection must first
be switched OFF. Once switched OFF it is possible to perform the write operation.

Switch off the memory-protect 1. Press the UTILITY Mode key.

function The Global Utility Menu is shown on the display.

2. Press the "D" double function edit control [MEMO].

3. Rotate the “C” double function edit control to change the indication to “OFF”.
It is now possible to perform the write operation.

4. Press the "H" [EXIT] double function edit control to return to the GLOBAL
UTILITY MENU or press the UTILITY Mode key to return to the previous mode.

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Starting the write operation 1. Press the WRITE Mode key.

Specifying a program name You can give the program to be saved a name consisting of up to 12 characters If you
don't change the program name, proceed to step 7.

2. Press the “A” double function edit control [RENAME].

Program number
Program name - max 12 characters

3. Rotate the "C" double function edit control [SEL] to select the characters of
the program name.
Press the “D” (-) or the "E" (+) double function edit control to single-step through the list of
available characters. You may also select the characters by pressing the UP/DOWN
keys.

Pressing the “F” double function edit control [U/L] changes a character to uppercase or
lowercase.

4. After selecting a character, press the "B" double function edit control "►" to
move the cursor forward within the name field.
Press the "A" double function edit control “◄” to move the cursor backward within the
name field.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to specify all of the characters of the program name.

List of available characters

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After completing program naming 6. Press the "H" double function edit control (EXIT) to return to the Write Mode.

Currently selected program Program to be written ID

Selecting the program number to 7. Rotate the "D" double function edit control to select INT (Internal A1 program)
be written to or CARD.
If you are saving to a RAM card, make sure that you slide the write-protect tab at the
top left of the card to the OFF position.

8. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to select the program number.
The UP/DOWN keys may also be used to select the program number.

After selecting the program 9. Press the "F" double function edit control [WRITE].
number to be written to

10. Press the "G" double function edit control [YES] to start the write operation, or
the "H" double function edit control [NO] to cancel the write operation.

After completing the write 11. "COMPLETED" is shown on the display.

operation

12. Press the "H" double function edit control to return to the mode prior to the
write operation.

IMPORTANT: After completing a write operation, always set the write-protect tab of the
RAM card to the ON position in order to prevent accidental erasure of stored programs.

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Global Utility Mode
The GLOBAL UTILITY MODE contains the following functions:
1. Setting MIDI functions and parameters
2. Loading programs from and saving to RAM cards
3. Setting Memory Protect functions
4. Mapping programs
5. Selecting Footswitch 1 and 2 functions
6. Setting Digital I/O Functions

Press the UTILITY Mode key to enter the GLOBAL UTILITY MENU
Press the double function edit control, below any of the six functions displayed in the
Menu, to select a function for editing

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1 Setting MIDI Functions
Page 1 of the The "MIDI SETUP 1" page is for the selection of MIDI channels.
MIDI Menu

Selecting the MIDI transmit- Rotate the “A” double function edit control to select any channel from 1 to 16.
receive channel

Setting the OMNI Mode Rotate the “G” double function edit control to set OMNI Mode ON or OFF.

OMNI-ON: all MIDI channels can be received.

OMNI-OFF: only specified MIDI channels can be received.

Enabling/Disabling MIDI program Rotate the "E" double function edit control to specify ENABLE or DISABLE.
change messages
ENABLE: MIDI program change messages can be received.
DISABLE; MIDI program change messages cannot be received.

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 Page 2 of the The "MIDI SETUP 2" page is for MIDI volume setting and the transmission of MIDI
MIDI Menu exclusive data.

MIDI Volume data (CTRL07) can be used to control effect volume at the effect Chain
ENABLE and DISABLE location specified in the Volume Pedal Placement function (Program Utility Mode). In
setting for MIDI Volume this page it is possible to ENABLE or DISABLE this function. For example, you may
control want to disable this "Global" function if you are using MIDI Volume data to control an
individual effect parameter with the Dynamic Modulation function.

1. With the "MIDI SETUP 1" page showing, press the PAGE UP key.
The display changes lo the "MIDI SETUP 2" page.

2. Rotate the "B" double function edit control to select ENABLE or DISABLE.
ENABLE: enables volume control by MIDI volume data.
DISABLE: disables volume control by MIDI volume data.

Dumping MIDI System This procedure allows the dumping of the internal Programs and Map Play
Exclusive data program settings to a MIDI data filer or directly to another A1. Before starting this
procedure, connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the A1 to the MIDI IN of the
receiving device.

1. Press the PAGE + key to go from page [MIDI SETUP 1] to page 2 [MIDI
SETUP 2] of the MIDI Menu.

2. Press the "G" double function editor [DUMP] to begin transmitting MIDI
exclusive dump data.
Data is transmitted regardless of the ENABLE/DISABLE setting.

3. When the transmission is completed, "COMPLETED" Is displayed.

4. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the MIDI
SETUP 2 page.
Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return lo the GLOBAL UTILITY
MENU.

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ENABLING or DISABLING MIDI While on page 2 (MIDI EXCLUSIVE) of the MIDI Menu, turn the "E" double
System Exclusive reception function edit control to select ENABLE or DISABLE.

ENABLE: Enables the reception of System Exclusive data

DISABLE: Disables the reception of System Exclusive era

The MIDI exclusive setting should normally be set to DISABLE.

Receiving a System Exclusive Dump from an External Device

Turn off the memory protect function of the A1 to allow the reception of data.
Setting up
1. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to set the MIDI exclusive
setting of the receiving A1 to "ENABLE".

2. Press the PAGE- key to return to the MIDI SETUP 1 page.

3. Rotate the "A" double function edit control to match the receiving A1's
MIDI channel with that of the transmitting device.

Receiving data 4. Conduct the dump data from the transmitting device.
EXCLUSIVE DUMP RECEIVING---" is displayed.
If not displayed, an error has occurred in the data transmission. If this occurs,
recheck the MIDI cable connections.

5. When data transmission is completed, "EXCLUSIVE DUMP COMPLETED"

[EXIT] is displayed.
Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the previous mode. A
normal data dump takes approximately 10 seconds to complete.

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2 Loading Programs from and Saving to Memory cards
This Card function allows the LOADING (in bulk) of data from ROM or RAM cards into
the A1 internal memory or SAVING the A1 internal memory to RAM cards. This data
consists of 100 programs and the Map Play program settings.

► ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM cards allow data to be read only; data storage to a ROM card is not
Card possible. The A1 factory-preset programs are backed up on the supplied ROM
card.
► RAM (Random Access Memory) It is possible to read programs from or save program data to a RAM card.
card Programs can either be read directly from a RAM card, inserted in the card slot, or
the card data can be loaded into the internal memory.

Loading card programs 1. Insert the ROM or RAM card Into the A1’s CARD slot.
into the A1 “ROM CARD INSERTED” or "(WRITE PROTECTED) RAM CARD
INSERTED” is displayed.

2. Press the UTILITY Mode key to display the Global Utility Menu.

3. Press the "C" double function edit control [CARD].

4. Press the “C” double function edit control [LOAD]

5. Press the "G" double function edit control [YES] to proceed with
program loading, or the "H" double function edit control [NO] to
cancel program loading.

If an error message is displayed, press the "H" double function edit control
[EXIT] to return to the Global Utility Menu.

For a list of error messages, see page 59.

6. When loading is completed, “COMPLETED” is displayed.

Press the “H” double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the GLOBAL
UTILITY MENU.

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Saving (writing) A1 programs Make sure beforehand that the write-protect switch on the RAM card is set to OFF.
to a RAM card
1. Insert the RAM card into the CARD slot.
“RAM CARD INSERTED” or “UNFORMATTED” will appear on the display.
Press [EXIT] and go to step 2.

2. Press the UTILITY Mode key to display the Global Utility Manu.

3. Press the "C" double function edit control [CARD].

4. Press the "D" double function edit control [SAVE].

● Unformatted RAM cards are automatically formatted during a save operation.

5. Press the "G" double function edit control [YES] to proceed with program
saving, or the "H" double function edit control [NO] to cancel program saving.
If an error message is displayed, press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to
return to the Global Utility Menu.

For a list of error messages, see page 59.

6. When the program has been saved to the RAM card, "COMPLETED" is
displayed.
Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the GLOBAL UTILITY
MENU.
When program saving is When you have finished saving the program, switch the write-protect switch on the RAM
completed card to ON.

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Using the ROM Card included with Your A1
The ROM card that comes with your A1 has bean factory installed with the same data
contained in the A1's internal programs [I 00 to I 99). If any of the internal programs are
erased by mistake, it can be restored by inserting the ROM card into the CARD slot and
writing the internal program data from the ROM card in the Write Mode. The contents of
all 100 internal programs may be replaced with the (factory-loaded) contents of the ROM
card by loading data from the ROM card in the Global Utility mode.

3 Setting Internal Memory Protect Functions

This page is for turning the internal memory protect function ON and OFF for all A1
programs. Sea page 39.

1. With the Global Utility Menu displayed, press the "D" double Function edit
control [MEMO].

The Memory Protect page is displayed.

2. Rotate the "C" double function edit control to select "ON" or "OFF".
Selecting "ON" will disable the card load function to and protects the internal program
data.

After the memory protect setting is completed, press the "H" double function edit control
[EXIT] to return to the Global Utility Menu.

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4 Mapping Programs
This function allows you to edit the program assignment in the Map Play mode (see page 17). Map
Play allows you to reorganize programs for performance or remap incoming MIDI programs to A1
internal programs.
Map Edit
1. Press the Utility Mode key to display the Global Utility Menu.
2. Press the "E" double function edit control [MAP].

The first map number (00) of the Map Edit mode Is displayed.

3. Rotate the "D" double function edit control [INT] to select "INT" or "CARD" for the
source of the program to be set to map number 00.
Select "INT" for an A1 internal program, or “CARD” for a program stored on memory card.
4. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to select the program to be assigned map
number 00.
The UP/DOWN keys may also be used to select the program number.
5. Rotate the "C double function edit control, or press the "A" or "B" double function
edit control to select the next map number.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to enter the remaining programs.
7. After the program settings have been completed, press the "H" double function edit
control [EXIT] to return to the Global Utility Menu.
8. In Play Mode, press the Map key to select Map Play.
This allows you to call back each program in the order they were entered.

MAP Initialization The A1 was shipped with internal programs I 00 to I 99 set to Map numbers 00 to 99.
When the Initialization procedure is done the Map is reset to this configuration.
1. Press the PAGE+ key while In the MAP EDIT page.

2. Press the "F" double function edit control [INT].

3. "Are you sure?" is displayed. Answer yes by pressing the "G" double function edit
control.

4. Press the "H" double function edit control [EXIT] to return to the Global Utility Menu.

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5 Setting Foot Switch Functions
Foot switches connected to FOOT SWITCH input jacks 1 and 2 on the rear panel can be
used to control the foIlowing I functions:

1. PROG UP (Program Up): While in Play Mode, advances the program number by 1.

2. PROG DOWN (Program Down): While in Play Mode, reverses the program number
by 1.

3. R-SP SPEED (Rotary Speaker Speed): Switches the speed (SLOW/FAST) of the
Rotary Speaker effect.

4. DYNAPAN TRG (Dynapan Trigger): Provides a manual trigger for the Dynapan
affect

5. HDLY REC (Hold Delay Recording): Switches the Manual Record function, in the
Hold Delay Effect, ON and OFF.

6. EXT CTRL (External Control): Switches the External Control function between
OPEN and CLOSE.

7. EFFECT 7: Switches the 7th effect ON and OFF when the optional FC6 foot
controller is connected.

1. Press the Utility Mode key after the Global Utility Menu is displayed, then
press the "FT.SW" double function edit control.

The loot switch setting is displayed

2. Rotate the "B" double function edit control to select the function for Foot Switch 1.

3. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to select the function for Foot Switch 2.

4. After completing the foot switch assignments press the "H" [EXIT] double function edit
control to return to the GLOBAL UTILITY MODE.

The UP/DOWN keys can also be used to select the foot switch assignments.

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6 Setting the Digital I/O Functions
The Digital I/O allows you to send and receive 48-kHz digital audio interface signals
(CP340 Type II).
This page is for enabling and disabling digital input, and for setting the emphasis for
digital input.

1. Enter the GLOBAL UTILITY MODE and press the "G" (D-l/O) double function edit
control.

2. Rotate the "C" double function edit control to select the digital Input setting.
Select "DISABLE" to disable the reception of digital input.
Select "ENABLE" to enable the reception of digital input.
Digital output is always enabled.

Note: The input indicators on the front panel do not show the level of a signal
input through the digital I/O but the CLIP indicators do function while in this
mode.

3. Rotate the "E" double function edit control to select Emphasis Mode for the
digital Input.
”AUTO” sets the EMPHASIS for the digital input to the same level as the EMPHASIS of
the input signal.
"MANU" allows the EMPHASIS for the digital input to be set manually.

4. In the case of a "MANU" setting, rotate the “F” double function edit control to switch
the EMPHASIS status of the digital input ON and OFF.

There is no change in the display in the case of the automatic EMPHASIS mode "AUTO",

5. After the digital I/O function settings have been completed, press the "H" double
function edit control to return to the GLOBAL UTILITY MENU.

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 Connecting the Optional RE1 Remote Editor
Connecting the optional RE1 remote editor enables you to quickly perform editing
operations at a remote location.

Connecting the RE1 1. Turn off the A1's POWER switch.

2. Connect the REMOTE Jack on the rear panel of the A1 to the RE1's REMOTE
jack with the cable supplied with the RE1.
(Either the FC6 or the RE1 can be used at any one time, not both.)
3. Turn on the A1.
The RE-1 is powered by the A1. Attach the supplied RE-1/A1 function key label to the
RE-1.
Connecting the RE-1 has no affect on the A1 front panel switches.

Relationship between A1
and RE1 operations.

The RE1's numeric keypad (0-9) can be used in Play Mode to directly input program
numbers, and in Chain Edit Mode to directly input Chain and effect numbers.

With the exception of the map number display on the A1 during Map Play, the RE1'S
The RE1 display
display is identical to the display of the A1.

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Connecting the Optional FC6 Foot Controller
The optional FC6 Foot Controller can be connected to the A1 to control program changes
and individual effect ON and OFF commands.
The A1 can be controlled by the FC6 in either of the following manual modes.

Manual 1: Program Change Mode: Program changes on the A1 are triggered by the FC6.
Manual 2: Effect ON/OFF Mode: Individual effects in A1 programs can be turned ON and
OFF from the FC6.

1. Switching between Manual 1 and 2 using a foot switch such as the PS-1
● Connect the foot switch (PS-1, etc.) to the SW1 jack on the rear panel of the FC6.
● Manual 1 and 2 are alternated each time the foot press is pressed.

2. Switching between Manual 1 and 2 without a foot switch

● Press the UTILITY Mode key on the FC6 to show the manual mode status on the
display.
● Press any of the pedal switches (A to F) to switch between Manual 1 and Manual 2.
● After selecting the manual mode, press the UTILITY Mode key again.

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1 Manual 1 (Program Change Mode)
Manual 1 has two program change modes - Modes 1 and 2.
The Mode 1 switch is on the rear panel of the FC6.

In Mode 1. programs are grouped for selection into banks, with five consecutive
Mode 1 programs making up one bank. The program assignments in each bank are:
program numbers 0-4,5-9, 10-14, etc.
Using switch A to F. programs are called up as follows:

SW A: 1st program number in the bank

SW B: 2nd program number in the bank
SW C: 3rd program number in the bank
SW D: 4th program number in the bank
SW E: 5th program number in the bank
SW F: Advances to the next bank

To decrease the bank number Holding down switch E, press switch F.

After calling up the 5th program by pressing switch E, pressing switch F calls up
the previous bank.

When the current program is 18 As an example, if the current program is 18, pressing switches A to F will call up the
following programs.

SW A: 15
SW B: 16
SWC: 17
SWO: 18
SWE: 19
SW F: 20 (Advances to the next bank)

In Mode 2, the program number increases or decreases in steps of ten or in

Mode 2 Individual steps.

SW A: Program number decreases by 10

SW B: Program number increases by 10
SW C: Program number decreases by 1
SW D: Program number increases by 1
SW E: No change in program number
SW F: No change in program number

When the current program is 23 As an example, if the current program is 23, pressing switches A to F will call up the
following programs.

SWA: 13
SWB: 33
SWC: 22
SW D: 24
SW E: 23[no change)
SW F: 23(no change)

The FC6 can be used to select not only the Internal Programs in the A1 (00 to 99)
but also programs stored on a memory card (COO to C99).
The FC6 displays card programs as programs 100 to 199.

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 2 Manual 2 (Effect ON/OFF Mode)
In Manual 2. effects can be switched ON and OFF by pressing the corresponding FC6
switch.

Correspondence between A1
effects and FC6 switches

Selecting effects with FC6 Red LED lights up - Effect is ON

switches (A to F) Green LED lights up - Effect is OFF
No LED - No effect

Verifying ON/OFF status of Effect name in uppercase, LED on - Effect is ON

effects on the A1 display Effect name in lowercase, LED off - Effect is OFF

• The FC6 cannot be used to switch the A1's 7th effect ON and OFF when the
FC6 is connected; however, it is possible to switch the A1's 7th effect ON and
OFF with a foot switch connected to the A1's rear panel (see page 55).

3 Connecting Foot Switch 1 and 2 to the SW1 and SW2 Jacks

on the FC6 Rear Panel
The following functions can be used by connecting a foot switch such as a PS-1 or PS-2 to
the SW1 and SW2 jacks on the rear panel of the FC6, and the output of the KVP-OO1
volume pedal to the PEDAL1 and PEDAL2 jacks.

SW1: Switches between manual 1 and 2.

SW2: Turns the A1 bypass on and off.
PEDAL1: Controls the A1's volume (the same function as the VOL jack on the A1's rear
panel).
PEDAL2: Controls A1 parameters (the same function as the PARAM. jack on the A1's
rear panel).

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 A1 Connection Examples

1 Guitar Setup
Make sure that the A1 's POWER switch is OFF before making any connections.

Guitar

Stereo headphones
Guitar amplifier

Most effective when output in stereo

Tuner (DT-1000 PRO, etc.

(When the effects chain contains Tuning is possible even with the input
SEND and RETURN) Effect volume turned down since audio
Set to the input level of the signals are still output.
connected amplifier.
Pre-Amp: -20 Poweramp: +4

Connect when making

program changes with
external MIDI devices.

To a power outlet

SW1 and SW2 can be set to PROG UP, PROG

DOWN, or Rotary Speaker SPEED in Global Utility Connect to the OUT terminal of the
Mode. foot volume pedal.
Set the slide volume on the right
side to 0-.

Connect the FC6 or RE1 to the A1 with the supplied cable.

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2 Mixers and Multi-track Recorder Setup
Make sure that the A1's POWER switch is OFF before making any connections.

Set to match connected equipment. Set to match connected equipment.

To AC adapter
From Effect Send of a mixer,
Multitrack recorder, etc

To a mixer, multi-track recorder, etc.

3 Using the Digital I/O

Make sure that the A1's POWER switch is OFF before making any connections.

The A1’s DIGITAL AUDIO IN function can only be used with digital equipment using
a 48-MHz sampling frequency. The A1's Digital In LED will not light and there is no
sound when connecting a unit with a sampling frequency other than 48 kHz. When
using the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack, set the DIGITAL INPUT parameter to "ENABLE" in
the GLOBAL UTILITY MODE.

Digital output to DAT machines, digital Digital output to DAT machines, digital
mixers, other A1, etc. mixers, other A1, etc.

Caution: There is no need to connect both the digital IN and OUT cables when
connecting a DAT machine to the A1, If both cables are connected, a feedback loop
may occur.

IMPORTANT: Use a commercially available video cable for the DIGITAL IN and OUT
jacks.

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 Troubleshooting
If a problem should occur during the operation of your A1, follow the suggestions below to check
and remedy the trouble. If the A1 still does not function properly, contact the place of purchase
or your nearest KORG service center.

No Sound ● Check if the INPUT volume control is set to 0.

Adjust the INPUT volume control. An indicator reading of +3 or +6 is most suitable.

● The MASTER OUT volume control is turned down.

Gradually raise the level of the MASTER OUT volume control.

● Check if the Level parameter In one of the effects (such as Distortion or

Compressor) is set to 0.
Reset the Level parameter of the respective effect.

No effect ● Check If the bypass function is ON.

Press the BYPASS key to turn off the BYPASS indicator.
● Check If the Effect Balance parameter of each effect has been set lo 0.
Raise the level of the Effect Balance parameter.
● Check If the effect name is displayed In lowercase or If Its Indicator Is off.
Press the double function edit control to light up the indicator.

● Did you execute a write operation?

Edited data Is lost and the Edit the data again and execute a write operation.
original data restored.
● Check If the memory protect function is on.
With the Global Utility Menu displayed, turn off the memory protect function.
In the case of memory cards, turn the card's write-protect switch off.

● Check If an effect of a program being edited has been selected.

Effects parameters cannot Execute a write operation first before copying the edited effect program.
Be copied
● Check If the effect size Is appropriate.
Copy from an effect with a larger effect size number.
Data cannot be saved or ● The memory card's write-protect switch is on.
written to a memory card Turn the switch off.
● You are attempting to save data to a ROM card.
Data cannot be saved to ROM cards.

● The memory card has not been Inserted correctly.

Take out the memory card and reinsert it.

● The RAM card has not been formatted.

The RAM card is formatted at the same time a save operation is conducted.
Save the data again, then repeal the write operation.

A1 Lockup (SYSTEM RESET) ● If a SYSTEM lockup should occur, first try a "soft" reset by powering the
A1 down and powering back up. If this does not solve the problem, a
"hard' SYSTEM reset can be done by holding down the WRITE button and
PROGRAM-1 key during power up.

CAUTION: The SYSTEM RESET function will erase all programs in the A1
internal memory. It is always a good practice to back up your programs!

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List of Messages
1 Error Messages
Memory card loading and Error: NO CARD
saving The card to be loaded from or written to is not inserted.
Error: INVALID RAM CARD
A write or load operation was attempted with an inserted RAM card that is not
compatible with the A1.
Error: UNFORMATTED RAM CARD
A write or load operation was attempted with an inserted RAM card that is not
compatible with the A1.
Error: ROM CARD
A write operation was attempted to a ROM card.
Error: WRITE PROTECTED RAM CARD
A write operation was attempted to a write-protected RAM cart.

Effect Copy Error: EFFECT SIZE OVER

Copying was attempted between different size effects.
Write Error: MEMORY PROTECTED
The internal programs of the A1 are write protected.
2 Messages
When turning on the power ***INTERNAL BATTERY LOW***
The back-up battery (to maintain the A1's internal memory) is low. When you see this
message, immediately contact the place of purchase, or your nearest KORG service
center for battery replacement.
When a memory card Is Used ***RAM CARD BATTERY LOW***
The back-up battery in the RAM card is low. When you see this message, replace
the battery immediately (CR2016 lithium battery). When changing the battery, make
sure the A1 is on and the card is inserted in the card slot until you finish (to prevent
erasure of card data).
ROM CARD INSERTED
The inserted card is a ROM card for the A1.
RAM CARD INSERTED
The inserted card is a RAM card for the A1.
WRITE PROTECTED RAM CARD INSERTED
A write-protected RAM card is inserted into the A1.
INVALID ROM CARD INSERTED
The inserted card is a ROM card not compatible with the A1, or a write-protected
RAM card not compatible with the A1.
UNFORMATTED RAM CARD INSERTED
The inserted Ram card is not formatted for the A1.
MIDI Exclusive Message NOW TRANSMITTING...
Exclusive data is being transmitted from the A1 to an external device.
EXCLUSIVE DUMP RECEIVING...
Exclusive data is being loaded from an external device to the A1.

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Rack Mount Installation
If you have a 19-inch rack mount case, use the following procedure to install the A1.

Attach the rack ears to the A1 with the supplied small

screws.
NOTE: Make sure to use only the supplied screws.
Other screws may contact internal circuits and
cause a unit malfunction.

Mount the A1 to the rack

with the supplied large
screws.

If there is a space of more than 1/8” above or

below the A1, put packing material into the space
to insure stability.

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 Specifications and Options
Input Input Level/Impedance
Front (Unbalanced.)
+4 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 1M ohm
-20 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 1M ohm
Rear (Balanced)
+4 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 10k ohm
-20 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 10k ohm
Output Output Level / Impedance
Rear (1/4inch, Unbalanced. Left and Right channels )
+4 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
-20 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
Rear (XLR Balanced)
+4 dBm(+19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
-20 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
Send Output Output Level / Impedance
Rear (Unbalanced)
+4 dBm (+19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
-20 dBm(-19 dBm max.) / 600 ohm
Return Input Input Level / Impedance
Rear (Unbalanced)
+4 dBm (+19 dBm max.) 100k ohm
-20 dBm (-5 dBm max.) 100k ohm

Direct Output Input gain unity / 2.2k ohm

AD/DA 16-bit linear

Sampling frequency 48kHz

Frequency characteristics 20Hz-20kHz(+1.5/-3dB)

Dynamic range 85dB or more

Memory Internal-100 programs

Card - 100 programs

Digital I/O CP340 Type II or equivalent

(sampling frequency 48kHz only)

Power consumption 25W

External dimensions 430 x 407.8 x 89mm (w/h/d)

(16 9/10 x 16 x 3 1/2)

Weight 6.3 kg (13lbs 14oz)

Options RE1 Remote Controller

FC6 Foot Controller
RCC-050 Remote Cable
KVP-001 Volume Pedal
PS-1, PS-2 Foot Switch
MCR-03 RAM card

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 MIDI Implementation
Function Transmission Reception Notes
Basic Channel Default 1 ~ 16 1 ~ 16 Memorized
Changed 1 ~ 16 1 ~ 16 Memorized
Mode Default X Mode 1,3 Memorized
Messages X O
Altered ******** X
Note Number X 1 ~ 127 Through a Dynamic Source
: True Voice X X
Velocity Note ON X 1 ~ 127 Through a Dynamic Source
Note OFF X X
After Touch Key's X X
Channels X O Through a Dynamic Source
Pitch Bender X O Through a Dynamic Source
0 O O Bank select (MSB) *1
7 X O Volume *2
Control 32 O O Bank select (LSB) *1
Change 1~31,33~95 X O Through a dynamic source
121 X O Reset all controllers
Program Change 1 ~ 99 1 ~ 127 *1
: True# ******** 0 ~ 99
System Exclusive O O When MIDI exclusive is set to
ENABLED in Global Utility Mode.
: Song Pos X X
System Common : Song Sel X X
: Tune X X
System : Clock X O When DYNAPAN or HOLD
Real Time : Command X O DELAY is selected.
When DYNAPAN is selected.
Local ON/OFF X X
: All Notes OFF X X
Aux Message : Active Sence X X
: Reset X X
Notes
*2 When MIDI volume messages are enabled in Global Utility Mode.
*1 When MIDI program change messages are enabled in Global Utility Mode.

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO O :Yes

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x: No

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric products, bask: precautions should always be followed, including the following.

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.

3. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or the like.

4. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

5. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of lime at high volume
level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an
audiologist.
6. The product should be used in a location or position that does not interfere with it's proper ventilation,
7. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that
produce heat.

8. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the product.

9. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

10. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

11. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 N O T I C E
KORG products are manufactured under strict specifications
and voltages required by each country. These products are
warranted by the KORG distributor only in each country. Any
KORG product sold without a warranty card or not carrying a
serial number disqualifies the product from the
manufacturer's warranty and liability. This requirement is for
your own protection and safely.

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