PolysixEX Tutorials for the Kronos

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:27 pm

Hi Kronos and PolysixEx enthusiasts,

I've updated the PolysixEX tutorials to the new format. These tutorials cover programming of the PolysixEX engine of the Kronos.
They also show my path of discovery and experimentation of this interesting synth engine.
These three tutorials are for beginners (and intermediate).

PolysixEX Tutorial 1 - Programming a String Sound

Setting up the Basic Sound
Shape the Sound
The Beauty Pass - Kronosification
Summary Schema of all Settings
Experiments: modifying the string sound (MG, external modulation source, joystick)

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... gSound.zip

PolysixEX Tutorial 2 - Programming a Bass Sound
includes a mini-tutorial on ADSR and VCF.

Setting up the Basic Sound
Shape the Sound
The Beauty Pass - Kronosification
Summary Schema of all Settings

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... sSound.zip

PolysixEX Tutorial 3 - Programming a Lead Sound

Setting up the Basic Sound (PWM)
Shape the Sound
The Beauty Pass - Kronosification
Summary Schema of all Settings
More on the MG

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... dSound.zip

Enjoy, and more tutorials are on their way

The PolysixEX Reference Cards and Document Sources you'll find here:
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=79463

A PolysixEX Tone Adjust Tool you'll find here:
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=79355

MS-20EX Tutorials you'll find here:
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... hp?t=79268

AlchemistMusicStudio · Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:29 pm

Really, good job!

spinatze · Post by **spinatze** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:39 pm

Very useful, thank you !

Ojustaboo · Post by **Ojustaboo** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:43 pm

Many many thanks

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:13 pm

Hi Kronos and PolysixEX enthusiasts,

Another one for the weekend

PolysixEX Tutorial 4 - Programming the Arpeggiator
…and going wild!

This tutorial describes step by step how to program the PolysixEX arpeggiator of the KORG Kronos and how to create some wild arpeggios, copy EXi, etc.

This tutorial consists of six parts:

1. Setting up the Basic Sound.
2. Shape the Sound.
3. Stepping the Sound - the Arpeggiator.
4. The Beauty Pass - Kronosification.
5. Born to be Wild - More Arpeggiators at the same time.
6. Summary Schema of all settings.

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... giator.zip

Enjoy

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:24 pm

Hi Kronos and PolysixEX enthusiasts,

Another one for this weekend

PolysixEX Tutorial 5 - Controlling a Synth Sound
The Modulation Experiment

This tutorial describes step by step how to program a synth sound with the KORG Kronos PolysixEX.
The MG is used to generate a vibrato effect by controlling the VCO.
Knobs are used to control the VCF and the joystick is used to control Kronos effects.
And there is a short Deep Purple moment of sorts

This tutorial consists of five parts:

1. Setting up the Basic Sound.
2. Shape the Sound.
3. Controlling the Sound.
4. The Beauty Pass - Kronosification.
5. Summary Schema of all settings.

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... gSound.zip

Enjoy programming your Kronos!

Hal2001 · Post by **Hal2001** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:57 am

Thanks for the great information. Great choice of subjects.

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:55 am

Have been with my kronos for 1.5 days, this is great to find. Will they work on my Mac?

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:43 am

Just a quick question. Is there any way I can change the pitch bend range? I like to use a 24 step range down and a 2 step range up. In other words, I like to be able to to a bend down of 2 octaves and a bend of one tone upwards.
For me this is a lot like bending on a guitar plus having a whammy bar to do deep dives.
Is this possible on the P6ex?

Sparker · Post by **Sparker** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:34 pm

Thank you Dongfang

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:03 pm

@Hal2001: thanks!
@Bertotti: Yep, they were also created on a Mac. Normal pdf.
@jeremykeys: interesting question, have to dive into that one.
@Sparker: your welcome, more is on its way.

Next one will be about the Voice Assign Mode section, chords, pads, chord arpeggiation, etc.

RKfan · Post by **RKfan** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:48 pm

I have been through the first 3 tutorials - really useful.

Thanks for these.

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:10 pm

Thanks RKfan, appreciated

dongfang · Post by **dongfang** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:57 pm

Hi Kronos PolysixEX Enthusiasts,

This time, it's a big one.
On the original Polysix, there is a module called Key Assign Mode.
This module has some interesting features.
On the Kronos it is called the Voice Assign Mode.
This tutorial explores this mode in more detail in the context of the PolysixEX.
Of course, the Voice Assign Mode can also be used with other synth engines.

PolysixEX Tutorial 6 - The Voice Assign Mode
In this tutorial you will learn:

1. Programming a sound.
2. Unison for a fat solo sound (incl. detune, thickness, stereo spread).
3. Trills, slurs, and rolled arpeggios.
4. Pads for Chord Mode (play chords with one key).
5. Chord arpeggiation.
6. Use SW1 to switch chord mode on/off.
7. Infinite sustain with Hold.
8. The joystick and VCF: change the sound while playing.
9. Three more interesting experiments.

The tutorial contains many Kronos 'screenshots' to make it easier to follow.

Download: http://www.dfsxpertsys.com/kronos/Polys ... gnMode.zip

Enjoy

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:22 pm

dongfang, you're doing a great thing here! Thanks!