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How to Program the Korg TR Workstation

The Korg TR Workstation is a keyboard that was created by this company to give users an instrument to create and save music. More than a keyboard, it is a full music-creation device, letting you save your control settings to help develop a new song or save for use with other projects. Using this device, you can program in your settings to get that unique sound that you can bring back with the touch of a button while creating music.

Instructions

    • 1

      Press the "Prog" key to enter programming mode. This key will illuminate to indicate that you are now in programming mode. From here, you can adjust the settings on the device and save the program, allowing you to quickly return to these settings without having to make the adjustments again.

    • 2

      Press the "F2" button, located above the keyboard on the device. This will bring up the performance editor, which will allow you to make changes to your programs. Use the navigation arrows to select one of the programs you want to save your settings to. Press the "Enter" key when the program you want to edit is highlighted.

    • 3

      Use the navigation arrows to move side to side and select a setting to change. When this setting is highlighted on the screen, press the "Up" and "Down" arrows to adjust the value of this setting. These settings include octave, pitch, balance and amp level, among others. Adjust these settings and press the keys to preview what they will sound like.

    • 4

      Use the navigation buttons to navigate to the "Utility" menu option on the lower right hand corner of the display, and press the "Enter" button. This will bring up a menu where you can navigate to the "Write Program" option. Hit enter, and you will see an option allowing you to name the program. Use the "Up" and "Down" arrows to change the letter and press "OK" to move to the next one. Press "Enter" when finished to save the name and the program.

    • 5

      Press "Prog" to bring up the programming menu. Use the navigation buttons to select a program you have saved and press "Enter" to retrieve the programmed settings you have saved.

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