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StephenKay

Hi friends, I've just released Part 1 of my comprehensive M3 Video Operation Guide.

M3 Video Operation Guide - Part 1

Part 1 (length 10:16) covers:

1. Basic Navigation
2. Control Surface
3. Reload Factory Data

The entire VOG should end up at around 1 hour and 45 minutes. All footage has been
filmed, now I just have to edit it all - a monstrous job. Rather than wait for myself to complete
all of the sections, I have decided to work on them in order, and release each one as it is ready.

These first three sections are relatively short, compared to the rest of the video, which is why I
managed to fit them all in Part 1. I haven't really gotten to the important parts yet, but I
wanted to cover some overall basics before starting with each Mode. Future sections go
into much more detail with concrete examples for each discussion. The Sequencing and
Sampling sections are quite detailed, especially. You can find a full outline of the Guide
at the end of this post.

I'm planning to make it available as a DVD, with navigation menus and with the extraneous
web intros/outros removed. Whether I sell it myself or Korg distributes it remains to be seen.
It won't be until I finish the other parts up, anyway. But in any event, all sections will be posted
on the web for free viewing, as they are completed. If you want the convenience of a DVD
version, you will be able to get one somehow.

The purpose of this VOG is three-fold, in my idea:

1. Act as a Video Operation Guide, covering nearly all basic operations, for those who
have purchased an M3.
2. Provide info that will prepare you to get the most out of your experience of "test-driving"
one at a local music store, before you buy.
3. More promotional videos, to help interest people in the M3. Very Happy

Hence, I've tried to make it as entertaining as possible, like TV, maybe a bit more so than
you might normally find in this kind of instructional video. Hope it works for you.

BTW, I had some fun with my new MacPro Intel quad-core dual 3.0 GHz Xeon, using some
tools that I didn't have the horsepower to run previously, so my graphics, titling and special
effects have taken a leap upwards. Hopefully I didn't go too overboard, but I can't resist trying
some new creative things each time I work on one of these. Wink

Enjoy!

M3 Video Operation Guide - Total Time approx. 105 min.

1. Basic Navigation (Overview) (about 4:15)
. . . . Navigation Controls (Mode, Bank)
. . . . Selecting Programs and Combis
. . . . Selecting Pages (Page Select button)
. . . . Basic Editing
. . . . Menu Commands
. . . . Saving Programs and Combis
. . . . Exit Button

2. Control Surface (Overview) (about 3:3 Cool

. . . . 5 Modes of Operation
. . . . Mixer Mode
. . . . Realtime Control Mode
. . . . External Mode
. . . . Tone Adjust Mode
. . . . KARMA Mode

3. Reload Factory Data (about 1:30)
. . . . How to reload everything, including demo songs

4. Program Mode (about 15:00)
. . . . Navigation/Banks
. . . . Selecting Programs
. . . . LH Controllers
. . . . Real-Time Control (Sound)
. . . . Tone Adjust
. . . . Drum Track
. . . . Pads
. . . . XY Mode
. . . . KARMA

5. Radias Expansion Option (about 2:20)
. . . . Radias Programs
. . . . Radias Vocoder
. . . . Formant Motion

6. Combination Mode (about 15:00)
. . . . 3 Types of Combis (examples)
. . . . Navigation/Banks
. . . . Selecting Combis
. . . . LH Controllers
. . . . Real-Time Control (Sound)
. . . . Tone Adjust
. . . . KARMA
. . . . Drum Track
. . . . XY Mode

7. Sequencer Mode (about 25:00)
. . . . Navigation
. . . . Playing a Factory Song
. . . . Playing the Factory Cue List
. . . . Clearing Memory
. . . . Recording a Song: Auto Song Setup
. . . . Recording a Song: Track by Track
. . . . . . . . Adding effects
. . . . . . . . Using KARMA
. . . . Recording a Song: From a Song Template
. . . . . . . . Using KARMA
. . . . In-track Sampling
. . . . Step-Recording
. . . . RPPR
. . . . Saving the sequence data
. . . . Export to SMF
. . . . Sample to WAV file

8. Sampling Mode (About 15:00)
. . . . Explanation of multi-sample
. . . . Sample Audio Input
. . . . Play Samples Through Effects
. . . . Sample/Resample With IFX
. . . . Convert Multisample to Program
. . . . Use in a Combi
. . . . Sample to WAV
. . . . Time-Slicing
. . . . Save Sampling Data

9. Global Mode (About 10:00)
. . . . Basic Settings
. . . . System Prefs
. . . . Restoring Factory Data
. . . . MIDI Settings
. . . . Controller Settings
. . . . Drum Kits
. . . . Drum Kit Editing
. . . . Write Global Settings

10. Media Mode (about 5:00)
. . . . Set Clock
. . . . Formatting Media
. . . . Memory Architecture (heirarchical folders)
. . . . Save ALL
. . . . Save PCG
. . . . Save Other Types
. . . . Loading Data
. . . . Loading Pieces Of A File
. . . . Creating Audio CDs

Anyway, that's what's coming - stay tuned!
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Stephen Kay - KARMA Developer • Karma-Lab - karma-lab.com

laughing_bear · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject:

OUTSTANDING!

Cool

GregC · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject:

YOU DA MAN

Don't let anyone distract you with questions until you got it dialed up

Keep up the awesome work
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GregC · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

YOU DA MAN

Don't let anyone distract you with questions until you got it dialed up

Keep up the awesome work
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Kronos 88. MODX8
Achieve your musical dreams Smile

https://soundcloud.com/user-898236994

Francois · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 12:40 pm Post subject:

Great work, as usual. Will there be a downloadable version like for the other videos ?

laughing_bear · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject:

EJ2 · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Stephen,
As per my previous comments, M3 Video Operation Guide is a very slick and professionally produced video from the KARMA Master. The audio and video quality is top shelf and the organization and presentation of information is clear, logical, and to the point. I had a good laugh with the added humorous spot. As with anything you do, you have this down to a fine art. Kudos again, Stephen!
Cheers,
Eric
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Cheers,
Jim (aka EJ2) Karma-Lab Associate Combi Developer

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GregC · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject:

I think Stephen is a Herbie Hancock fan

I can hear him ' quote' several riffs/grooves from ' Dis is Da Drum '
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dis_Is_Da_Drum
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Achieve your musical dreams Smile

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tritex4 · Platinum Member Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 1278

Kudos to Stephen Kay and Korg for providing us with these free, invaluable, well made videos.

TSUNAMI · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject:

AWESOME !!!! Man i cant wait till my M3 arrives ......... just over a month to go .... Crying or Very sad

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sewa · Platinum Member Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 1293

I liked the scene with the glass of wine LOL!

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

Smurftastic Very Happy

sewa · Platinum Member Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 1293

tritex4 · Platinum Member Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 1278

If you don't follow Stephen's instructions, this is what happens........

If you do follow his instructions..........

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

LOL