Korg BX-3 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Introduction
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Connections
Power switch
PS-1, etc
Powered monitors, keyboard amps etc.
INPUT
to an AC outlet
Power cable (included)
EXP-2, XVP-10
Expression pedal
(included)
Be sure that the power is off before you make any
connections. Improper use can damage your speaker
system etc., or may cause a malfunction.
1. Power cable connections
Connect the included power cable to the AC power
inlet of the BX-3, and then plug the other end of the
cable into an AC outlet.
2. OUTPUT jack connections
Connect powered monitors, keyboard amps, or your
audio system to output the sound of the BX-3.
If you connect the BX-3 to a stereo audio amp, high-
volume playing may damage your speaker system.
Be careful not to raise the volume excessively.
Connect the OUTPUT L, R jacks to the INPUT jacks of
your powered monitors etc.
When connecting in stereo, use the L and R jacks.
When connecting in mono, use the L jack. We recom-
mend that you use stereo connections whenever
possible.
3. Pedal connections
Pedal switch connections
The rotary speaker effect, vibrato/chorus on/off, and
program selection can be controlled by a foot switch.
The function to be controlled can be specified by the
parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and
Global mode.
Connect a separately sold Korg PS-1 pedal switch to
the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW jack of the rear panel.
Expression pedal connections
A pedal can be used to control the volume, etc.
The function to be controlled can be specified by the
parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and
Global mode.
Connect the included expression pedal to the EX-
PRESSION PEDAL jack, and a separately sold Korg
EXP-2 foot controller or XVP-10 expression/volume
pedal to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW jack of the
rear panel.
4. MIDI connections
MIDI connections allow you to use the keyboard and
controllers (drawbars etc.) of the BX-3 to control an
external MIDI tone generator, or use another MIDI
keyboard or sequencer to play the tone generator of
the BX-3.
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector of the
BX-3 to the MIDI connector of the external MIDI
device. For details refer to “2. MIDI applications”
(p.36).