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Thank you for purchasing the Korg BX-3 combo organ. To
ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully
and use the instrument as directed.
About this owner’s manual
How this manual is organized, and how to use it
Please read this manual carefully to learn important points and
basic operation.
“Introduction” explains the features of the BX-3 and their
function, and how to make connections.
“Quick Start” explains how to play the demo songs, and
perform basic operations.
“Basic functions” explains basic operations for playing the BX-3.
“Parameters” explains the operation and settings for each
parameter, organized by mode. Refer to this section when an
unfamiliar parameter is displayed, or when you want to learn
more about a function.
“Appendix” explains how to connect a MIDI sequencer or
computer, or perform a data dump. A list of the built-in sounds
of the BX-3, and specifications etc. are also provided.
Printing conventions in this manual
Keys and knobs ... [ ]
Keys and knobs etc. on the front panel of the BX-3 are
enclosed in square brackets [ ].
Parameters
Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in
quotation marks “ ”.
p. ■
This indicates a page for reference.
symbol
This symbol indicates a cautionary note.
symbol
This symbol indicates a useful hint or application.
Display screen
The parameter values and program names etc. appearing in
the screens printed in this manual are only examples; they
will not necessarily match the values or names that appear in
the screen of your BX-3.
MIDI-related conventions
CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number.
In the context of a MIDI message, all numbers in square
brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation.