Can't get the vocoder to work in combi mode!

[Zikerstu]

Hi Korg Korg peeps! I'm a few days new with a Kronos and trying to program my tail off with this crazy machine. I've been using Yamaha Motif platforms for the last 14 years so this is a different language for me altogether! I've read the sections in the manual and the parameter guide but just can't seem to figure out how to get the vocoder to work in Combi mode. Anyone have some step by steps for this newbie? -Stu

[jeddy 3]

Hi Zikerstu,

Go to the Audio In/Sample screen.

Uncheck "Use Global Settings"

Change FX Ctrl Bus from Off to 1

That should do it, let me know how it goes

Steve

[danatkorg]

Hi Korg Korg peeps! I'm a few days new with a Kronos and trying to program my tail off with this crazy machine. I've been using Yamaha Motif platforms for the last 14 years so this is a different language for me altogether! I've read the sections in the manual and the parameter guide but just can't seem to figure out how to get the vocoder to work in Combi mode. Anyone have some step by steps for this newbie? -Stu

Just to check - did you go through the step-by-step guide in the Vocoder section of the Parameter Guide? I've included it below.

Using the vocoder with a mic input
To use a voice from a microphone as a modulator:
1. Connect a mic to Audio Input 1 or 2, and set the Input’s LEVEL switch to MIC.
2. Go to the Global P0: Basic Setup-Audio page.
3. For the Audio Input to which you connected the mic, temporarily set Bus Select to L/R.
This lets you listen to the mic input while adjusting the LEVEL control.
4. While talking into the mic, use the LEVEL knob to adjust the level as high as possible without distortion.
After adjusting the LEVEL, you can change the bus settings for use with the vocoder:
5. For the Audio Input to which you connected the mic, turn Bus Select Off, and set FX Ctrl Bus Select to 1.
6. In the Vocoder effect, set the MODULATOR Source to FX Control Bus 1.
7. Route a synth sound into the Vocoder effect.
With these settings, the sound from the mic will be used as the modulator. While you play, speak into the mic; it will sound as though the instrument is talking.
If the sound is distorted, adjust the CARRIER Trim and/or MODULATOR Trim.

[Zikerstu]

Thanks for the super fast responses everyone. I think I did follow the manuals and in the actual vocoder program I was able to play it and hear the vocoder perfectly. Now I am trying to assign the vocoder in the combi mode as a split. Synth bass in the lower register, vocoder in part of the middle section of he keyboard. I can just barely hear a trace of the vocoder but my normal voice with reverb is much more loud and clear.

[Zikerstu]

Ok I got the vocoder to work but now the bass program is gone. Arrgggh! It almost sounds like it was clipping in a strange way. The the bass came back and disappeared again. I switched to another combi and it continued to sound bad on the bass part as well. I wonder if I have a malfunctioning unit? I powered it off and now it works. Thanks for the help! This is one helluva learning curve.