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Chuck · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: PA3X Aftertouch

I've had the PA3X 76 for about a week now and notice there isn't any aftertouch. I've tried several instruments but zero effects. Whats up with that?
Chuck

admar · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject:

Of coarse the Pa3X has aftertouch as stated in the specifications, see: http://www.korgpa.com/en/products/arrangers/pa3x/pa3x-specifications.html
Maybe you should adjust the setting so it's more responsive to your way of playing.
Press GLOBAL, 1st tab (Basic), upper-right: A.Touch Curve.
If all settings have the same result (no aftertouch) then something is wrong with your keyboard.

admar

Chuck · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:59 pm Post subject:

I know what the specifications say. I also know what I see before my very eyes. Thanks for the response. Chuck

Chuck · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:04 am Post subject:

I don't mean to appear to rude, but it is irratating when you pay $4K US for an instrument and it doesn't do what it is advertised to do. You end up spending most of your time trying to fix something that shouldn't need fixed. Yikes! Mad

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Chuck · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

This is the third Korg Arranger I've had. And never have I had to adjust or do anything to get the aftertouch to work. On page 200 of the manual it briefly discusses the aftertouch curve. 1 is soft and 3 is hard. Mine is set at two and still there is no aftertouch. How about that? Sad

AntonySharmman · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject:

Chuck
After touch not only works in Pa3X but also is the most sophisticated ever existed in keyboard ,
with multiple parameters.
Therefore you have to investigate what's wrong with this particular Pa3X !

Restore factory defaults , load a familiar sound to you from Pa2X that contains activated after touch function and if still no after touch function appears then service is required ,with most possible reason internal unplugged connection Jack.
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Chuck · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject:

Yep, I did that, it appears there is a malfunction with the PA3 I have. You can get a little aftertouch but not near what the PA1 & 2 had. Thanks.

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LESSISMORE · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject:

Hi Chuck

please try this:
Go to Menü/Effect(Gobal-Side)
Go direct to an fx-Block.
On this side you can edit the AMS-parameters. (rigt side/buttom)
Her you can select AT for aftertouch as source.
Set the value very high.
The Mount-Parameter must be very cheap.
When you selected (before) a Distortion. you will here the AT-Effect
very good.
The AT is set in the voice-editor and the fx-paramneters, by using the
advenaced modulation sources (AMS).
Not each sound has the same AT-deep. (or is it called depth - in english ?)
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Chuck · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all the replies. Yes the preset is on Medium. I really have to whack the keys to get very little aftertouch. I plan to explore all your input until I find a setting that delivers good aftertouch. Again your input is really appreciated.
Chuck

steve m · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject:

I had a similar problem with my Oasys, only the aftertouch was wrong the other way around. Aftertouch would be full-on with just a small amount of pressure on the keys what ever the software settings were. The problem was that the analog circuitry hadn't been calibrated properly inside the Oasys, just a preset/pot on the keyboard interface circuit board.

My Oasys was out of warranty so I had no worries about opening it up and adjusting the aftertouch sensitivity/gain myself, but on a PA3X you might have to have it done at a service centre to preotect your warranty.

Most Korg keyboard aftertouch bars have an interface board with gain/sensitivity so I can't see PA3X being any different.
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Chuck · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks Steve. Yes my PA3X is 2 weeks out of the box, so I expect there will some small growing pains, that are fixable I hope. Your input is appreciated. Chuck Smile

AntonySharmman · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject:

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