R3 - Need help with Micro Korg Moog Preset

mdeisenr · Post by **mdeisenr** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:04 am

first of all: High to you all.
I´m a bassplayer using the R3 for some synthbass sounds. So I´m not that much familiar with editing keyboardsounds, however I´m aware of the basic priciples of it.

To my question: I really like the moog preset from the Micro Korg. But the sound / velocity of it changes automatically and at a certain point it is really low. This really bothers me in live situations.
I already turned down the FX-section (it had a chorus preset), but the effect is still the same.

Any help on how to get rid of it?

Sorry that I could not describe the thing any better, but I still hope, that some of you got my point...

Cheers, Matthias

thehighesttree · Post by **thehighesttree** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:54 pm

First, make sure the Arpeggiator buttons (below the tempo knob) and the Mod Sequence button (4th on the top row) aren't turned on. Hold a key down for at least 5 seconds: if the changes make a few cycles over time as opposed to once when you hit it, it's being timed by an LFO (a slow rising/falling wave) and you'll have to figure out what parameters it's controlling.

It might help to open the editor and see if any Virtual Patches are linked to one of the 2 LFOs. If you find any, you can turn the P.Int value of those to 0. This can be done on the synth too if you scroll to the Patch 1-6 section and see what's patched to what. Keep a copy of the manual around and reference that if you're not sure what a parameter does.

Keep in mind too that there might be 2 timbres active: if the first 2 lights in the top row are lit with 1 of them blinking and the display says T1T2, it means there's 2 synths stacked on top of each other. The blinking one is the one you're editing and both of them sound together, so check both.

mdeisenr · Post by **mdeisenr** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:00 pm

Cheers mate, that´s some good ideas to start with.
Gonna let you know on the results.

All the best, Matthias

mdeisenr · Post by **mdeisenr** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:09 pm

Late Update on this one...
It seems, that the LFOs are resposible for that. As when changing the frequency of those, the effect changed.
When set to a very fast frequency, it´s getting better.
However, how can I turn the LFOs off?
All patches are at 0, so it should all be off, right?
Still the effect is noticable.
I posted a screeny of the editor, maybe this helps for some tipps?!
Cheers Matthias

SanderXpander · Post by **SanderXpander** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:31 pm

If all the intensities are set to zero, it should all be off, yes. But the R3 can use dual patches, right? Is it a dual tone? In that case you'd have to edit both of them. Also, is it a recurring thing, as in, does the volume go up and down and up and down and so on? Or is it just a gradual decrease after holding the key. In that case, the Amp EG or even Filter EG could be the culprit - try setting the sustain level higher.

mdeisenr · Post by **mdeisenr** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:07 pm

Yap, its a recurring thing. When playing a bassline, the volume gets down after a while an up again and so on.
It´s a Single Sound, so no second timbre.
I don´t think it´s the EG, since it´s changing up an down.
What I did, was reloading the preset, after I spoiled it too much.
Gotta try turn down the chorus effect again. (see screeny below)
I think I gonna link a soundfile these days to give you guys a listen on what bothering me.
It´s a shame as I cannot find any other nice moogsound and I´m as skilled as a squirrel when trying to programm a nice, funky moog sound...

Thx and thumbs up for you guys trying to help me on this one.

Cheers Matthias

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