Global Mode
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Linking the arpeggiator to programs
and combinations
You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings
written to a program or combination will also be
selected when you select that program or combi-
nation, or whether the arpeggiator settings will
remain in their current state when you switch the
program or combination.
When the X50 is shipped from the factory, the
former setting is selected. You can use the latter
setting if you want to use the same arpeggiator
settings to generate phrases and patterns while
you select and try out different programs and
combinations.
If the Auto Arp. “Program” or “Combination”
boxes are checked, selecting a program or combi-
nation respectively will also select the arpeggiator
settings that are written in that program or combi-
nation.
Preference Page
Recalling the last-selected mode and
page at power-on
The state of X50 when the power is turned on will
depend on the setting of “Power On Mode”.
If “Power On Mode” is set to Reset (factory set-
ting), X50 will automatically select the Combina-
tion mode 0: Play.
If “Power On Mode” is set to Memorize, X50 will
power on using the same mode and page that
were selected when the power was previously
turned off.
Protecting the memory
If one or more of the “Memory Protect” boxes are
checked, operations such as writing, loading etc.
will be prohibited for the corresponding type of
memory.
If you want to edit and write (save) settings, you’ll
need to uncheck this box. In order to load the pre-
loaded data, you’ll first need to uncheck the Mem-
ory Protect box for the data you want to load.
Foot Page
Specifying the function of the
ASSIGNABLE Switch and ASSIGN-
ABLE Pedal
Assignable Switch
Foot SW Assign lets you assign a function to a
footswitch, such as the optional Korg PS-1, con-
nected to the rear-panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
jack.
• This is set by “Foot SW Assign.”
You can choose from the following functions:
Alternate modulation source
Effect dynamic modulation source
Switch portamento on/off
Control the sostenuto effect
Turn the soft pedal effect on/off
Arpeggiator on/off
Select programs or combinations (up/down)
Tap tempo
Aftertouch transmission
The functions of controllers such as the [MOD]
wheel or knobs [1]–[4]. (☞PG p.164)
Assignable Pedal
You can specify the function of an assignable
pedal, such as the optional XVP-10 EXP/VEL
pedal or EXP-2 foot controller, connected to the
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack.
• This is set by “Foot
Pedal Assign.”
You can choose from the following functions:
Master volume
Alternate modulation source
Effect dynamic modulation source
Portamento pitch change speed
Volume
The pan following an insert effect
Pan
Expression
Send levels to the master effects
Aftertouch transmission
Duplicate the function of another controller,
such as the [MOD] wheel or knobs [1]–[4]
(☞PG p.165)