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BR · Last edited by BR on Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:01 pm; edited 9 times in total

Hi,
I am new owner of Pa 900. For sure I will have some questions for starting and to familiarize with this great keyboard.

I want to assign one the Assignable button (1,2,3) to Quarter Tone.
Here is how I do it:
I go to Menu > Pads Assign Switch > Switch tab > Switch 1 > Quarter Tone > Write to first Performance.

Problem:
The Quarter Tone is not available with the Assignable button after restarting (turn off/on) the keyboard. That means the Assignable button turns back to OFF position.
I tried the same setup with others like Ritardando, Accelerando without success. I precise that I tested with all three Assignable (1,2,3)buttons.

Some screen shots of my setup:

Thanks for any help or advice.

Snorkum · Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 441 Location: USA

Hi BR:
While I have not done this yet, I believe it is explained in the Manual on page 249 under "GENRAL CONTROL:LOCK". I believ this is what you are looking for, from what I understand your explanation. The following is written:

"Assignable Switches
When locked, selecting a Performance or STS
will not change the functions assigned to the
Assignable Switches.
(See “Pad/Switch: Switch” on page 125)."

I hope that this helps you and solves your problem.
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BR · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:50 pm Post subject:

Snorkum, thank you for the reply.
I bought the keyboard, almost new, from a friend and he gave me only the Quick Guide and he said there is not other user's manual. So I don't have the User's Manual.

My question is:
What's coming in the box when we buy a new Korg Pa900?
I woud contact my friend and ask him about the user's manual.

Nemik · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject:

you can download manual on korg website. Cool

http://www.korgpa.com/support/products/arrangers/pa900/pa900-manuals.html
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BillyHank · Senior Member Joined: 29 Jun 2013 Posts: 412

BR,

You can download the Pa900 Owners Manual in PDF format free at the following link:

http://i.korg.com/support

BR · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:17 pm Post subject:

Nemik, thanks for prompt reply, I will do it.
BillyHank, thanks for the link.

Do you know by any chance if the user's manual (not Quick Guide) is included when we buy a new Korg Pa 900?

By the way I am personally more comfortable with the user's manual in paper than other format, just more practice for reading and navigation different subjects.
Thank you.

BillyHank · Senior Member Joined: 29 Jun 2013 Posts: 412

BR,

As far as I know, the Owners Manual is available only in PDF format.

That has become the standard it seems for all manufacturers now.

BR · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:17 pm Post subject:

BillyHank,
Thanks for the info, I was about going to blame my friend... Very Happy

Thanks

Snorkum · Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 441 Location: USA

Hi BR:
You are welcome.
Besides the manual, they also have some instructional videos on their website which could be helpful.

This is an awesome cummunity.The korg members helped me in the beginning, and still do from time to time, so I am more than eager to return the favour.
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The only stupid questions are the questions that have not been asked.
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GEM SX3, PA900

BR · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:03 am Post subject:

Snorkum,
I will take a look at these videos but anyway I hope somebody from the forum could give me some help or information, hopefully.

Snorkum · Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 441 Location: USA

As far as the Assignable Switch problem you explaint you had, I belive I gave you the info on how to solve it. What other helpful info are you looking for?
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The only stupid questions are the questions that have not been asked.
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GEM SX3, PA900

BR · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:47 pm Post subject:

Snorkum,
Thanks for remembering your info.
I've already read and tried your suggestion but after turning OFF/ON the keyboard the Assignable Switch is turning back to OFF, that means even by Locking it in Global and Writing it in My Setting Performance, it goes off.

That's why I mentioned in my previous reply I hope some body can help.
Thanks anyway for your suggestion.

Nemik · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:10 am Post subject:

BR · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:17 am Post subject:

Nemik,
Thanks for your suggestion.
I will try it and get back here for the report.
Appreciated.

BR · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

Nemik,
I did as you suggested by saving on a STS and Performance, It works but when I restart the keyboard the Assignable button to Q-Tone turns back to OFF position.

I added some screen shots of my setup to my original post, that way it's easier to see what I am doing.
Thanks any way.