Owner's Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Korg CX-3 combo organ. To
ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully
and use the instrument as directed.
About this owner’s manual
How this manual is organized, and how to use it
First read this manual carefully for important notes and to learn
basic operation.
“Introduction” explains the various controls and their functions,
and how to make connections.
“Basic operation” explains how to use the CX-3 (selecting
programs, modifying the sound, making effect settings, simple
editing, and demo playback etc.).
“Parameters” explains the function, settings, and notes on the
parameters of each mode. Refer to this section when an unfamil-
iar parameter is displayed, or when you wish to learn more
about a function.
“Appendices” explains how to make settings when connecting
the CX-3 to a MIDI sequencer or a computer, explains how to
perform data dumps, provides lists of the sounds built into the
CX-3, and gives the specifications.
Printing conventions in this manual
Keys and knobs ... [ ]
Keys and knobs etc. on the front panel of the CX-3 are
enclosed in square brackets [ ].
Parameters
Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in
quotation marks “ ”.
p. I
This indicates a page for reference.
symbol
This symbol indicates a cautionary note.
symbol
This symbol indicates a useful hint or application.
Display screen
The parameter values and program names etc. appearing in
the screens printed in this manual are only examples; they
will not necessarily match the values or names that appear in
the screen of your CX-3.
MIDI-related conventions
CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number.
In the context of a MIDI message, all numbers in square
brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal notation.
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Contents
5. Listening to the demo songs ................... 13
Introduction ............................................... 1
6. Editing a program...................................... 14
Editing the drawbar parameters........................... 14
Copying drawbar parameters .............................. 14
Parameters unique to a combo organ ................. 15
Other editing ........................................................ 15
Writing a program ................................................ 15
Writing global settings ......................................... 16
Copying a program .............................................. 16
Returning a program to the factory settings ........ 16
1. About the CX-3 ............................................ 1
Main features ......................................................... 1
The modes of the CX-3.......................................... 1
2. Controls and their functions ...................... 2
Front panel ............................................................. 2
Rear panel ............................................................. 5
Connections ........................................................... 6
1. Power cable connections ............................. 6
2. OUTPUT jack connections .......................... 6
3. Pedal connections........................................ 6
4. MIDI connections ......................................... 6
Parameters............................................... 17
1. Normal Edit mode / EX Edit mode ........... 17
2. Global mode............................................... 22
Basic operation ......................................... 7
1. The display screen ...................................... 7
Switching the display ............................................. 7
In Normal mode ............................................... 7
In EX mode ...................................................... 7
Drawbar levels and icons....................................... 7
Shortcut ................................................................. 7
Appendices.............................................. 27
1. How the drawbars work ............................ 27
2. MIDI applications....................................... 27
About MIDI ........................................................... 27
Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or
2. About programs .......................................... 8
How a program is organized .................................. 8
Selecting a program............................................... 8
computer ........................................................ 27
MIDI data dump ................................................... 28
Transmission .................................................. 28
Reception....................................................... 29
Receiving a data dump .................................. 29
MIDI messages that the CX-3 transmits and
3. Playing the CX-3 .......................................... 8
Play using the drawbars ........................................ 8
Normal mode ................................................... 8
EX mode .......................................................... 9
Play using the drawbar parameter settings of a
program................................................................ 10
Normal mode ................................................. 10
EX mode ........................................................ 10
Dividing the keyboard into left and right .............. 11
receives................................................................ 29
3. Voice name list........................................... 31
Normal mode programs ................................. 31
EX mode programs........................................ 31
Demo song names......................................... 31
4. Applying effects to your performance .... 11
Percussion ........................................................... 11
Normal mode ................................................. 11
EX mode ........................................................ 12
Key settings of the PERCUSSION section.... 12
Vibrato and chorus............................................... 12
Rotary speaker .................................................... 12
Key settings of the ROTARY section ............. 13
Other effects ........................................................ 13
Overdrive ....................................................... 13
Reverb ........................................................... 13
4. Troubleshooting ........................................ 32
5. Specifications and options ...................... 33
6. MIDI implementation chart ....................... 34
Index ......................................................... 35
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Introduction
Drawbars and tone generators
Normal mode
1. About the CX-3
DRAWBAR SELECT
for UPPER
Drawbar
Register
DRAWBAR 1
Main features
The CX-3 contains a newly developed tone wheel organ
modeling tone generator that reproduces the distinctive sound
of a tone wheel organ.
DRAWBAR 2
DRAWBAR PRESET
DRAWBAR SELECT
for LOWER
DRAWBAR 1
technology is used to create spatial effects such as rotary,
chorus/ vibrato, and reverb, faithfully simulating the effects of a
combo organ. It creates the modulated sounds produced by the
turning rotor and horn, the natural overdrive, and chorus/
vibrato to produce an authentic sense of presence. The CX-3 is
all you need to enjoy real organ sound.
DRAWBAR 2
DRAWBAR PRESET
Program
MIDI CC#
UPPER
LOWER
Percussion Setting
Reverb Setting
Amp Setting
By operating the two sets of drawbars on the front panel, you
can modify the sound in realtime while you play. In Normal
mode, the sound is created using one set of these drawbars. In
EX mode, the sound is created using both sets of drawbars. In
EX mode, you can use the drawbars to control percussion,
creating new sounds that could not be produced before.
DB Preset's Perc
Drawbar Setting
Rotary Setting
Controller Setting
EX mode
DRAWBAR SELECT
for UPPER
Drawbar
Register
A conventional keyboard will not sound until you depress the
key all the way; however the CX-3 will sound when a key is
even slightly depressed. This allows more rapid response, and
ensures precise glissandi and trills.
DRAWBAR 1, 2
DRAWBAR PRESET
The CX-3 lets you produce the percussive “clunk” sound that is
characteristic of tone wheel organs. You can also make settings
so that a key click is heard when you press and release a key,
creating the sense of attack that is distinctive on these organs.
128 programs are built-in (Normal mode: 64, EX mode: 64),
allowing you to enjoy a variety of organ sounds.
Program
MIDI CC#
The CX-3 has two tone generators, the Upper tone generator
and the Lower tone generator. In Normal mode, you can use
both the upper and the lower tone generator. In EX mode, you
can use only the Upper tone generator.
Drawbar
Percussion Setting
Reverb Setting
Amp Setting
EX Drawbar
EX Percission
Rotary Setting
Controller Setting
Drawbar Setting
In Normal mode, you can use the Split function to divide the
keyboard into two areas, and play different sounds as though
you were using two keyboards.
If you do not use Split, the keyboard will use the Upper tone
generator. If you use Split, the right side of the keyboard will
use the Upper tone generator, and the left side will use the
Lower tone generator.
The Upper and Lower tone generators can be assigned
separate MIDI channels, so that either tone generator can be
used from an external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI
connector.
The modes of the CX-3
Normal mode and EX mode
In these modes you can select and play programs.
The main differences between Normal mode and EX
mode are given below.
Normal mode
• The sound is created by one set of drawbars
• The Upper tone generator and Lower tone generator
can be used
To create its sound, the CX-3 uses the Drawbar 1 and Drawbar 2
sets on its front panel, and the drawbars specified by each
program. Drawbar settings can also be set via MIDI.
• The keyboard can be split
EX mode
By using the keys of the DRAWBAR SELECT section you can
use the drawbar settings that you wish. (Refer to the diagram.)
• The sound is created by two sets of drawbars
• The Upper tone generator is used
Normal Edit mode and EX Edit mode
Here you can edit the program parameters of Normal
mode or EX mode.
What is
?
(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling
System) is KORG’s proprietary sound modeling technology
which precisely reproduces the complex character and nature of
both acoustic and electric instruments as well as electronic
circuits in real world environments. REMS emulates a wide
variety of sound generation characteristics including instrument
bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic fields, microphones,
vacuum tubes, transistors, etc.
Global mode
Here you can make settings that affect the entire CX-3,
such as master tune, transpose, and global MIDI
channel.
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Introduction
2. Controls and their functions
Front panel
1 2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
11
PHONES jack
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In EX Mode and EX Edit mode, the sound is deter-
mined by the total of eighteen bars of both sets,
Drawbar 1 and 2.
The bars of Drawbar 1 are used to create the sound in
the same way as in Normal mode or Normal Edit
mode. For more about the sound that is assigned to
each drawbar, refer to “1. How the drawbars work”
(p.27).
1. [EXPRESSION/OVERDRIVE] knob
This simultaneously adjusts the volume and distor-
tion. When the volume is decreased, the low range
and high range will be slightly emphasized.
2. VIBRATO/CHORUS section
[UPPER] key
For Drawbar 2, you will use the EX Drawbars and EX
Percussion drawbars to create the sound. For more
about the sound that is assigned to each drawbar,
refer to the EX mode section in “Play using the
drawbars” (p.9), the EX Edit mode section “EX
Drawbar Type” parameter (p.18), Global mode
parameters “Type 1 Ex Drawbar 1” through “Type 4
Ex Drawbar 4” (p.26), and “3. Voice name list” (p.31).
[LOWER] key
These keys select the tone generator (Upper tone
generator or Lower tone generator) to which vibrato
or chorus will be applied.
When you press the key to turn the function on, the
LED will light.
[VIBRATO/CHORUS] knob
V1–V3: Vibrato will be applied, with V3 producing the
maximum effect.
Drawbar 2
C1–C3: Chorus will be applied, with C3 producing the
maximum effect.
3. DRAWBAR section
Drawbar 1, Drawbar 2
By pulling individual bars toward yourself you can
create different sounds corresponding to the “shape”
of the bars.
EX Drawbar
EX Percussion
To play using Drawbar 1 and Drawbar 2, refer to
“Play using the drawbars” (p.8).
In Normal mode and Normal Edit mode, the sound is
determined by the nine bars of either set, Drawbar 1
or 2. For more about the sound that is assigned to each
drawbar, refer to “1. How the drawbars work” (p.27).
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4. [DISPLAY] key
(p.7)
7. PERCUSSION section
Each time you press this key, the contents shown in
the display will change.
The keys in this section add an attack to the sound at
the moment that the note is played, giving the notes
more definition.
In addition, the display will differ for Normal mode
and EX mode.
These keys will have an effect when the Upper tone
generator is used.
For details on each key, refer to “Key settings in the
PERCUSSION section” (p.12).
5. [EDIT] key
Press this key to enter Normal Edit mode or EX Edit
8. [EX MODE] key
mode.
Press this key to enter EX mode.
Pressing this key in Normal mode will enter Normal
Edit mode. Pressing this key in EX mode will enter EX
Edit mode.
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys
In Normal mode and EX mode, these keys are used to
directly select preset programs (p.8).
In Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and Global
mode, these keys function as shortcut keys to select
parameters (p.7).
[GLOBAL] key
Press this key to enter Global mode.
[EXIT] key
Press this key to exit Normal Edit mode, EX Edit
mode, or Global mode, or to cancel an operation such
as Program Write, Copy, Swap, or Data Dump without
executing it.
9. DRAWBAR SELECT section
The three keys in the upper row are for the Upper
tone generator, and the three keys in the lower row
are for the Lower tone generator. When you press a
key to turn it on, the LED will light.
[WRITE/ENTER] key
Press this key to execute an operation such as Program
Write, Copy, Swap, or Data Dump.
Upper tone
generator
[√ ]/[®] keys
In Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode and Global
mode, these keys are used to move to the previous or
next page, or to move the cursor to left/ right in the
display.
[–]/[+] keys
Lower tone
generator
In Normal mode and EX mode, these keys select the
preset program bank.
In Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, or Global mode,
these keys modify the value of a parameter.
For each tone generator, these select the drawbar
settings that will be used.
There are three choices of drawbar settings; the
Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 settings of the front panel, or
the drawbar parameters of the program.
If you briefly press a key, the value will change in
steps of one. If you continue holding down a key, the
value will change continuously.
UPPER/LOWER [DRAWBAR 1] key
The Drawbar 1 settings of the front panel will be used.
UPPER/LOWER [DRAWBAR 2] key
The Drawbar 2 settings of the front panel will be used.
UPPPER/LOWER [DRAWBAR PRESET] key
The drawbar parameters of the program will be used.
The drawbar parameters of a Normal mode program
contain “UPPER” parameters and “LOWER” param-
eters.
The drawbar parameters of an EX mode program
contain “EX Mode Drawbar Level” parameters.
To modify the drawbar parameter settings, you will
use Normal Edit mode for a Normal mode program,
or EX Edit mode for an EX mode program.
If the key LED is blinking or dark, pressing this key
will cause the drawbar parameter settings to appear in
the display for approximately one second.
6. [SPLIT] key
In Normal mode, you can divide the keyboard into
left and right areas divided at the note you specify
(the “split point”).
The split point will be the highest note in the left
keyboard area.
The split point can be set independently for each
program.
You can change the split point by adjusting the
Normal Edit mode Group 7 “Split Point” parameter.
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10.ROTARY section
Here you can control the rotary speaker effect.
For details on each key, refer to “ROTARY section key
settings” (p.13).
11.AMP section
[MASTER LEVEL] knob
This adjusts the volume.
After using the [EXPRESSION/ OVERDRIVE] knob to
adjust the volume and distortion, use this knob to set
the final volume.
[TREBLE] knob
This knob adjusts the high frequency
range.
[BASS] knob
This knob adjusts the low frequency
range.
[REVERB OFFSET] knob
This knob adjusts the reverb depth.
When the knob is in the center position,
the reverb depth will be as specified by
the program. If the knob is turned all the
way toward the left there will be no
effect. If the knob is turned all the way
toward the right the effect will be
deeper.
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Rear panel
1 2 3
4
5 6
1. MIDI IN connector
5. Power switch
Musical data and sound settings etc. can be received
at this connector.
This turns the power on/ off.
Use this connector when you wish to play the CX-3’s
tone generator from a connected MIDI device.
6. AC power inlet
Connect the included power cable here.
MIDI OUT connector
Music data and sound settings etc. can be transmitted
After connecting the power cable to the CX-3, plug it
into an AC outlet.
from this connector.
Use this connector when you wish to control a con-
nected MIDI device.
MIDI THRU connector
Music data and sound settings etc. received at the
MIDI IN connector are re-transmitted without change
from this connector.
Use this connector when you wish to connect multiple
MIDI devices.
2. EXPRESSION PEDAL jack
Connect the included expression pedal here.
3. ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/SW 1, 2 jacks
On/ off-type pedal switches (separately sold Korg PS-
1 pedal switches), or separately sold Korg EXP-2 foot
controllers or XVP-10 expression/ volume pedals can
be connected to these jacks.
4. OUTPUT L, R jacks
Connect these jacks to the INPUT jacks of your amp or
mixer.
These are unbalanced phone jacks.
When connecting in stereo, use the L and R jacks.
When connecting in monaural, use the L jack.
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Connections
Power switch
to an AC outlet
Power cable (included)
PS-1, etc
EXP-2, XVP-10
INPUT
Expression pedal
(included)
Powered monitors, keyboard amps etc.
Be sure that the power is off before you make
connections. Careless operation can damage your
speaker system etc., or cause malfunctions.
3. Pedal connections
Pedal switch connections
The rotary speaker effect, vibrato/ chorus on/ off, and
program selection can be controlled by a foot switch.
The function to be controlled can be specified by the
parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and
Global mode.
1. Power cable connections
Connect the included power cable to the AC power
inlet of the CX-3, and then plug the other end of the
cable into an AC outlet.
Connect a separately sold Korg PS-1 pedal switch to
the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW jack of the rear panel.
2. OUTPUT jack connections
Expression pedal connections
Connect powered monitors, keyboard amps, or your
audio system to output the sound of the CX-3.
A pedal can be used to control the volume, etc.
The function to be controlled can be specified by the
parameters of Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and
Global mode.
Connect the included expression pedal to the EX-
PRESSION PEDAL jack, and a separately sold Korg
EXP-2 foot controller or XVP-10 expression/ volume
pedal to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW jack of the
rear panel.
If you connect the CX-3 to a stereo audio amp, high-
volume playing may damage your speaker system.
Be careful not to raise the volume excessively.
Connect the OUTPUT L, R jacks to the INPUT jacks of
your powered monitors etc.
When connecting in stereo, use the L and R jacks.
When connecting in monaural, use the L jack. We
recommend that you use stereo connections whenever
possible.
4. MIDI connections
MIDI connections allow you to use the keyboard and
controllers (drawbars etc.) of the CX-3 to control an
external MIDI tone generator, or use another MIDI
keyboard or sequencer to play the tone generator of
the CX-3.
Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector of the
CX-3 to the MIDI connector of the external MIDI
device. For details refer to “2. MIDI applications”
(p.27).
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Basic operation
If the Drawbar 1 or 2 settings have been modified by
MIDI control changes that were received, the “MIDI
Drawbar 1, 2 settings” will be displayed following the
“EX PERCUSSION drawbar levels.”
1. The display screen
Switching the display
Each time you press the [DISPLAY] key, the contents of
the display screen will change as shown below.
Drawbar levels and icons
The display shows the parameter settings of the selected
program.
: Drawbar levels
The figure above shows the drawbar levels.
For a level of 8, the display will show the bar pulled
out all the way, as for the two left-most drawbars
above. For a level of 0, nothing will be displayed.
In Normal mode
Program no. and program name
: Enter icon
When you are writing or copying a program, this icon
will appear in the right side of the display.
This icon indicates that you should press the [WRITE/
ENTER] key to execute the operation.
Drawbar settings of the Upper tone generator
“UPPER” parameter settings
: Speaker icon
When you are writing a program or copying data in
Global mode, this icon will appear at the left of the
program number.
Drawbar settings of the Lower tone generator
By playing the keyboard you can audition the sound
of the program indicated by this icon.
“LOWER” parameter settings
(Displayed when MIDI CC# has modified the drawbar levels)
: Percussion icon
This indicates that the Normal Edit mode “DB Preset’s
Perc” parameter is set to Ena.
If this parameter is set to Ena, selecting the UPPER
[DRAWBAR PRESET] key in Normal mode allows
you to use percussion. For details refer to “Percus-
sion” (p.11).
If the Drawbar 1 or 2 settings have been modified by
MIDI control changes that were received, the “MIDI
Drawbar 1, 2 settings” will be displayed following the
“Drawbar levels of the Lower tone generator.”
Shortcut
In EX mode
In Normal Edit mode, EX Edit mode, and Global mode,
pressing the PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys will make the first
parameter of the corresponding group appear in the
display. This is a convenient way to select parameters.
Program no. and program name
Drawbar, EX Drawbar settings
Drawbar and EX Drawbar settings of the
“Drawbar Level” parameters
EX Percussion settings
The parameters of the displayed group will depend on
the mode, and correspond to Group 1 through 8. For
details on the parameters that will be selected for each
group, refer to “Parameters” (p.17).
EX Percussion settings of the “Drawbar Level” parameters
(Displayed when MIDI CC# has modified the drawbar levels)
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2. About programs
3. Playing the CX-3
The CX-3 has 128 preset programs (64 for Normal mode,
and 64 for EX mode).
Play using the drawbars
In each mode, the programs are organized as banks A–H,
with eight programs in each bank.
Normal mode
As an example, here’s how to play using front panel
Drawbar 2.
How a program is organized
A preset program consists of the following four types of
settings.
We will play the sound specified by Drawbar 2 across the
entire keyboard without splitting the keyboard.
1) Settings for the basic organ sound
2) Drawbar settings
3) Effect settings
1. Make sure that you are in Normal mode.
For details refer to the preceding section “Selecting
programs.”
4) Front panel key settings
Each program has its own independent settings. This
means that when you change programs, the settings of
the selected program will take effect.
2. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, make sure that
the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key LED is lit.
If this key LED is dark, press the UPPER [DRAWBAR
2] key.
2) Drawbar settings are specified by each program as
parameters, but these settings will be used only if
[DRAWBAR PRESET] key is selected in the DRAWBAR
SELECT section.
If you select either [DRAWBAR 1] key or [DRAWBAR 2]
key in the DRAWBAR SELECT section, drawbar param-
eter settings will not be used; instead, the settings of the
front panel Drawbar 1 and Drawbar 2 controls will be
used.
Now you can play the Upper tone generator using
front panel Drawbar 2 settings.
With the factory settings, the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2]
key and LOWER [DRAWBAR 1] key LEDs will be lit
when you turn on the power.
You can set the Global mode Group 7 “Default Db
Select” parameter to specify what will be selected in
the DRAWBAR SELECT section when the power is
turned on.
4) Front panel key settings are the Group 1 “Prg. Chng”
parameters of Global mode. If you select Int. Params, the
front panel key settings will be used without change even
when you switch programs.
Selecting a program
As an example, here’s how to select the Normal mode
program C-3 (program 3 of bank C)
1. Make sure that you are in Normal mode.
When you turn the power on, the CX-3 will automati-
cally be in Normal mode.
When the keyboard is not split, the Upper tone
generator will be used for the entire keyboard. In
this case, what you choose for the Lower tone
generator in the DRAWBAR SELECT section will
have no effect on the sound played from the CX-3’s
keyboard.
In Normal mode, the [EX MODE] key, [EDIT] key, and
[GLOBAL] key LEDs will be dark.
If the [EX MODE] key LED is lit, press the [EX MODE]
key once.
If the [EDIT] key or [GLOBAL] key LED is lit, either
press the lit key once or press the [EXIT] key.
2. Press the [+] key twice to select bank C.
Notice that C appears at the left side of the display.
3. Press the PROGRAM [3] key.
The C-3 program will be selected, and the display will
show the program number and program name.
To select an EX mode program, verify that you are in
Normal mode in step 1 and then press the [EX
MODE] key. Then perform steps 2 and 3.
Now you can continue to the section “3. Playing the
CX-3” that follows.
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Basic operation
3. While playing the keyboard, pull out the various
bars of the front panel Drawbar 2 section to create
the desired sound.
EX mode
In EX mode you can use both the Drawbar 1 and 2
settings of the front panel. This means that you can create
more detailed sounds than in Normal mode.
If only the 8' (eight foot) drawbar of Drawbar 2 is
pulled out, only the pitch of the key you play will be
heard. The volume will depend on how far you pull
out the bar.
In EX mode you can use only the Upper tone
generator; you cannot split the keyboard or use a
connected external MIDI device to play the Lower
tone generator.
By pulling out other bars, you can add the pitches of
the corresponding feet. Create the desired sound by
combining bars in this way. For details on the sound
that is assigned to each bar, refer to “How the draw-
bars work” (p.27).
1. Press the [EX MODE] key to enter EX mode.
In EX mode, the [EX MODE] key LED will light, and
the [EDIT] key or [GLOBAL] key LEDs will be dark.
If the [EDIT] key or [GLOBAL] key LEDs are lit, press
the lit key once or press the [EXIT] key to make the
LED go dark.
4. Try selecting other programs.
Use the [+] and [–] keys to select the bank, and the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number.
When you switch programs, the program parameters
other than the drawbar settings will be reflected in the
sound.
2. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, make sure that
the UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key and UPPER [DRAW-
BAR 2] key LEDs are lit.
If the LEDs of these keys are not lit, press the UPPER
[DRAWBAR 1] key or the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key.
5. While you play, press the various keys of the
PERCUSSION section to add percussion.
When you add percussion to your performance, a
sense of attack will be added to the beginning of the
notes you play, producing a crisper sound.
Now you can play the Upper tone generator using
the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings of the front panel.
For details on percussion settings, refer to “Percus-
sion” (p.11).
If you play the keyboard legato, the percussion will
be added only to the first note you play.
You can also add vibrato, chorus, or rotary speaker
effects to your playing. For details refer to “4.
Applying effects to your playing” (p.11).
By pressing the UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key in step 2
and using Drawbar 1 to create a different sound, you
can play the Drawbar 1 sound when you press the
UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key and play the Drawbar 2
sound when you press the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2]
key.
3. While you play the keyboard, move the bars of the
front panel Drawbar 1 and 2 sections to create the
desired sound.
In this way, you can use the keys of the DRAWBAR
SELECT section to switch between different sets of
drawbars during a song or between songs.
The Drawbar 1 and the Drawbar 2 EX Drawbar bars
will adjust the volume of the corresponding feet.
The Drawbar 2 EX percussion bars will adjust the
volume of the corresponding percussion feet.
The following feet are assigned to the Drawbar 2 EX
Drawbar and EX Percussion.
Drawbar 2
EX Drawbar
EX Percussion
Depends on the setting of the
“EX Drawbar Type” parameter
in EX Edit mode*
Depends on the [3rd] key
setting of the PERCUSSION section
(either 2-2/3' or 4')
16' of Drawbar 1
5-1/3' of Drawbar 1
Depends on the setting of the “EX Drawbar Type”
parameter in EX Edit mode*
Depends on the setting of the “EX Drawbar Type”
parameter in EX Edit mode*
*Refer to EX Edit mode “EX Drawbar Type” parameter (p.18) and the Global mode Group 8 parameters (p.26).
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4. Try selecting other programs.
4. If you wish to add percussion, make sure that the
Normal Edit mode Group 2 “DB Preset’s Perc”
parameter is set to Ena, and press the keys of the
PERCUSSION section.
Use the [+] and [–] keys to select the bank, and the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number.
When you switch programs, the program parameters
other than the drawbar settings will be reflected in the
sound.
If this parameter is set to Dis, pressing the keys of the
PERCUSSION section will have no effect.
For details on checking and setting this parameter,
and on using percussion, refer to “Percussion” (p.11).
5. While you play, press the various keys of the
PERCUSSION section to add percussion.
When you add percussion to your performance, a
sense of attack will be added to the beginning of the
notes you play, producing a crisper sound.
If you play the keyboard legato, the percussion will
be added only to the first note you play.
You can also add vibrato, chorus, or rotary speaker
effects to your playing. For details refer to “4.
Applying effects to your playing” (p.11).
For details on percussion settings, refer to “Percus-
sion” (p.11).
If you play the keyboard legato, the percussion will
be added only to the first note you play.
EX mode
You can also add vibrato, chorus, or rotary speaker
effects to your playing. For details refer to “4.
Applying effects to your playing” (p.11).
1. Select a program in EX mode.
Use the [+] key and [–] key to select the bank, and the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number. For
details refer to “Selecting a program” (p.8).
2. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, press the
UPPER [DRAWBAR PRESET] key to make the key
LED light.
Play using the drawbar parameter
settings of a program
Here’s how to play using the drawbar parameter settings
specified by the program.
Now you can play using the parameter settings of
the program you selected.
In EX mode, only the Upper tone generator is used;
the Lower tone generator cannot be selected.
Front panel Drawbar 1 and 2 cannot be used.
Normal mode
1. Select a program in Normal mode.
Use the [+] key and [–] key to select the bank, and the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number. For
details refer to “Selecting a program” (p.8).
2. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, press the
UPPER [DRAWBAR PRESET] key to make the key
LED light.
Now you can play the Upper tone generator using
the parameter settings of the program you selected.
3. Play the keyboard.
You will play the sound that is specified by the “EX
Mode Drawbar Level” parameters of the program.
4. You can add percussion by pressing the keys of
the PERCUSSION section.
For details on percussion settings, refer to “Percus-
sion” (p.11).
You can also add vibrato, chorus, or rotary speaker
effects to your playing. For details refer to “4.
Applying effects to your playing” (p.11).
If the keyboard is not split, the Upper tone generator
will be used by the entire keyboard. In this case, the
selection you make for the Lower tone generator in
the DRAWBAR SELECT section will not affect the
sound you play from the CX-3’s keyboard.
3. Play the keyboard.
You will play the sound that is specified by the
“UPPER” parameters of the program.
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4. Applying effects to your
performance
Dividing the keyboard into
left and right
In Normal mode, you can divide the keyboard into left
and right to use the Upper and Lower tone generator
separately, as if you were playing a two-manual key-
board.
Percussion
You can use the keys and drawbars of the front panel
PERCUSSION section to add percussion to your perfor-
mance.
1. Make sure that you are in Normal mode.
For details on how to check this, refer to “Selecting a
program” (p.8).
Percussion adds an attack to the beginning of the note,
giving the sound more crispness. However when the
keyboard is played legato, percussion will be added only
to the first note you play.
2. Press the [SPLIT] key.
The key LED will light.
The keyboard of the CX-3 will be divided into two
areas at the split point specified for each program.
The split point will be the highest note in the left-
hand keyboard area.
Normal mode
When performing with the darwbars
You must select the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key in the
DRAWBAR SELECT section (the key LED will light).
If you wish to change the split point, you can adjust
the Normal Edit mode Group 7 “Split Point” param-
eter.
3. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, press the
UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key and LOWER [DRAW-
BAR 1] key.
Notice that the LED of each key is lit.
Now you can use Drawbar 2 to create the sound of
the right-hand keyboard area, and Drawbar 1 to
create the sound of the left-hand area. The right-hand
area will use the Upper tone generator, and the left-
hand area will use the Lower tone generator.
When you play using Drawbar 2 of the front panel,
percussion can be added by operating the keys of the
PERCUSSION section.
When playing a program
Set the “DB Preset’s Perc” parameter to Ena.
When playing the drawbar settings of a program,
percussion can be added by operating the keys of the
PERCUSSION section.
Since the “DB Preset’s Perc” parameter can be set
independently for each program, you must use the
following procedure to check the setting after you
select a program.
By selecting the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key, you can
add the keys of the front panel PERCUSSION
section to add percussion to the sound.
4. While playing the keyboard, pull out various bars
of Drawbar 1 and 2 to create the sound for the left
and right-hand areas.
In step 3, you can press the UPPER [DRAWBAR
PRESET] key or the LOWER [DRAWBAR PRESET]
key to play using the drawbar settings of the
program. In this case, you will need to set the
Normal Edit mode Group 2 “DB Preset’s Perc”
parameter to Ena if you wish to add percussion.
In this way, you can use various combinations of the
DRAWBAR PRESET section to select and play
different drawbar settings.
You can set the left and right-hand areas to the same
pitch range. To do so, use the Normal Edit mode
Group 7 “Split Upper Octave” parameter and “Split
Lower Octave” parameter.
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I How to check the “DB Preset’s Perc” parameter
[SOFT] key
This key switches the percussion volume (soft or
normal).
1. In Normal mode, make sure that the display shows
the program name.
SOFT (LED lit): The volume of the percussion will be
less than when Normal is selected.
If the program name is not shown in the display, press
the [DISPLAY] key several times.
The soft and normal volumes can be adjusted by the
Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode Group 3 “Perc
Norm Level” parameter and “Perc Soft Offset”
parameter.
2. Press the [DISPLAY] key once, and check whether
the Percussion icon is shown at the right of
UPPER in the display.
[FAST] key
This key switches the percussion decay speed (fast or
slow).
The Percussion icon is displayed to indicate that the
“DB Preset’s Perc” parameter is set to Ena.
FAST (LED lit): The decay will be faster than when
Slow is selected.
The fast and slow decay times can be adjusted by the
Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode Group 3 “Perc
Fast Decay” parameter and the “Perc Slow Offset”
parameter.
I How to set the “DB Preset’s Perc” parameter
1. In Normal mode, press the [EDIT] key.
You will enter Normal Edit mode.
2. Press the PROGRAM [2] key, and then press the
[®] key twice.
[3rd] key
The “DB Preset’s Perc” parameter will appear.
This key switches the percussion pitch (3rd or 2nd).
This setting is assigned to 2-2/ 3' of EX Percussion (the
five bars at the right of Drawbar 2) when you play
using the EX mode drawbars.
3. Press the [–] key or [+] key to set the value to Ena.
4. Press the [EXIT] key to return to Normal mode.
3rd (LED lit): A pitch one octave and a fifth higher
(corresponding to 2-2/ 3') will be output simulta-
neously with the note you play.
2nd (LED dark): A pitch one octave higher (corre-
sponding to 4') will be output simultaneously with the
note you play.
EX mode
When you are playing a program, you can always
operate the keys of the PERCUSSION section to add
percussion. There is no need to check or make set-
tings.
Playing the darwbar settings
In addition to operating the keys of the front panel
PERCUSSION section, you can also use EX Percussion
(the five bars at the right of Drawbar 2).
Vibrato and chorus
You can apply vibrato or chorus to the sound.
Operations of the PERCUSSION section keys will
produce the same effects as in Normal mode.
1. Use the [UPPER] key and [LOWER] key to select
the tone generator (Upper tone generator, Lower
tone generator) to which you will apply vibrato or
chorus.
The various EX Percussion bars will control the
percussion that is assigned to each bar. For details on
what is assigned to each bar, refer to “3. Playing the
CX-3” (p.8) and “3. Voice name list” (p.31).
2. Use the [VIBRATO/CHORUS] knob to select either
vibrato or chorus.
V1–V3: Vibrato will be applied. V3 produces the
maximum effect.
Playing a program
The volume of the percussion is set by the EX Edit
C1–C3: Chorus will be applied. C3 produces the
maximum effect.
mode Group 2 “EX Drawbar Type” parameter.
Key settings of the PERCUSSION section
Rotary speaker
The rotary speaker effect applies modulation to the
sound.
In order to use the rotary speaker, you must set the
“Amp Type” parameter of the program (Normal Edit
mode or EX Edit mode Group 4) to Type 1 or Type 2.
For programs in which the “Amp Type” parameter is
set to Pre Amp, there will be no effect even if you
press the [ON] key in the ROTARY section. When
you press the [ON] key, the LED will blink three
times, and then go dark. However, you will still be
able to set the [STOP] key and [FAST] key, so that
you can make these settings even for a program for
which Type 1 or Type 2 is selected.
[ON] key
This key switches the percussion on/ off.
If this is off, pressing the [3rd] key, [SOFT] key, or
[FAST] key will produce no effect.
ON (LED lit): Percussion will be on.
In Normal mode when percussion is on, there will be
no 1' sound.
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Key settings of the ROTARY section
Reverb
The [REVERB OFFSET] knob adjusts the depth of
reverb.
When the knob is in the center position, the reverb
depth will be as specified by the settings of the
program. The reverb depth can be adjusted by the
Normal Edit mode and EX Edit mode Group 5
“Reverb Mix Level” parameters.
[ON] key
5. Listening to the demo
songs
This key switches the rotary speaker on/ off.
If this is off, pressing the [FAST] key or [STOP] key
will have no effect.
Here’s how to listen to the demo songs built into the CX-
ON (LED lit): The rotary speaker will be on.
3.
[STOP] key
The CX-3 contains 9 demo songs.
This key starts or stops the rotation of the rotary
speaker’s rotor and horn.
1. Press the [GLOBAL] key to enter Global mode.
The key LED will light.
Stop (LED lit): The rotation will gradually slow down
and stop.
2. Press the PROGRAM [8].
[FAST] key
This key switches the rotational speed of the rotary
3. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
4. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key once again.
The demo will begin playing.
speaker (fast and slow).
Fast (LED lit): The rotation will speed up. If the
[STOP] key was used to stop the rotation, pressing the
[FAST] key will defeat the setting of the [STOP] key,
and rotation will begin. (The [STOP] key LED will go
dark.)
When the first song ends, the next song will begin.
5. To stop demo playback, press the [EXIT] key.
After pressing the [WRITE/ ENTER] key in step 3,
you can press the [√ ] or [®] key to change the song
that will be played first.
The fast and slow rotational speeds, the time over
which rotation changes from fast to slow, the time
over which rotation changes from slow to fast, the
speed and time for the rotor and horn of the rotary
speaker, and the time until rotation stops after it is
switched off etc. can all be adjusted by the Normal
Edit mode and EX Edit mode Group 6 parameters
(p.19).
Other effects
In addition to the effects described above, you can use the
knobs and keys of the front panel to modify the sound in
various ways.
Overdrive
The [EXPRESSION/OVERDRIVE] knob adjusts the
depth of overdrive. This will also affect the volume.
The [EXPRESSION/ OVERDRIVE] knob adjusts the
output level of the tone generator, changing the input
level to the internal amp simulation.
The effect can be adjusted by controlling Overdrive in
conjunction with the “Amp Gain” parameter (p.19) of
the amp simulator.
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6. Editing a program
Copying drawbar parameters
The Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 settings can be copied
directly into the “UPPER” parameters or “LOWER”
parameters of a program.
You can edit the sound or name of the selected program.
When editing a program, it is a good idea to start by
selecting the program that is closest to the sound you
want.
As an example, here’s how you can use front panel
Drawbar 1 to create a sound, and then copy those settings
to the “UPPER” parameters of the program.
This section provides several examples of editing that you
can do easily.
1. In Normal mode, select a program.
Use the [–]/ [+] keys to select a program, and use the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number of the
program you wish to edit.
Editing the drawbar parameters
You can use front panel Drawbar 1 or 2 to modify the
drawbar parameter settings of a program.
Notice that the display shows the program number
and program name.
In the following example, we will modify the parameters
of a Normal mode program.
2. In the DRAWBAR SELECT section, press the
UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key.
1. In Normal mode, select a program.
Use the [–]/ [+] keys to select a program, and use the
PROGRAM [1]–[8] keys to select the number of the
program you wish to edit.
Notice that the key LED is lit.
3. While playing the keyboard, use the bars of
Drawbar 1 to create the desired sound.
Notice that the display shows the program number
and program name.
4. Hold down the UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key, and
press the UPPER [DRAWBAR PRESET] key.
2. Press the [EDIT] key.
You will enter Normal Edit mode.
3. Press the PROGRAM [2] key.
The left side of the display will indicate UPPER, and
the “UPPER” parameter settings will appear at the
right.
4. Make sure that the UPPER [DRAWBAR PRESET]
key LED is lit.
The Drawbar 1 bar settings will be copied to the
“UPPER” parameters, and an “ ” will be displayed
between the program number and the program name.
If it is blinking, press the UPPER [DRAWBAR PRE-
SET] key.
If you wish to verify that the settings have been
changed, press the [DISPLAY] key once when the
program name is displayed. The drawbar settings
will appear in the display.
Alternatively, you can use the [EDIT] key to enter
Normal Edit mode, and press the PROGRAM [2] key
to view the settings.
If you select another program or turn off the power
before writing the modified settings, the settings will
revert to their previous values. If you wish to write
your settings into memory, refer to “Writing a
program” (p.15).
5. Move the Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 bars (you may
use either) to set the drawbar parameters.
The value of the bar you move will be input as the
parameter value, and the display will change accord-
ingly.
Drawbar parameters can also be copied in EX mode.
6. To return to Normal mode, press the [EXIT] key.
In step 1, select an EX mode program.
If you select another program or turn off the power
before writing the modified settings, the settings will
revert to their previous values. If you wish to write
your settings into memory, refer to “Writing a
program” (p.15).
In step 2, press the UPPER [DRAWBAR 1] key or the
UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key, and use the respective
bars to create the desired sound.
In step 4, hold down either the UPPER [DRAWBAR
1] key or the UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] key, and press
the UPPER [DRAWBAR PRESET] key.
If you select another program or turn off the power
before writing the modified settings, the settings will
revert to their previous values. If you wish to write
your settings into memory, refer to “Writing a
program” (p.15).
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Parameters unique to a
combo organ
The CX-3 has various parameters for simulating the
distinctive sound of a combo organ.
Other editing
The CX-3 has parameters that add various effects to the
sound. Each of the factory-set programs has effect settings
that are appropriate for their sound.
If you wish to make detailed adjustments to the sound of
a program, you can edit these parameters in Normal Edit
mode or EX Edit mode.
As an example, here’s how to edit the tone wheel, over-
tone, key click level, and leakage level.
1. Press the [EDIT] key to enter Normal Edit mode or
EX Edit mode.
Percussion settings: Group 3 (p.18)
Amp settings: Group 4 (p.19)
Reverb settings: Group 5 (p.19)
Rotary speaker settings: Group 6 (p.19)
2. Press the [√ ] key or [®] key to access the “Wheel
Type” parameter.
If this parameter does not appear immediately, press
the PROGRAM [1] key and then press the [®] key
once.
Writing a program
When you select a program, the program data is called
into a edit buffer inside the CX-3. Then when you use
Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode to modify the
parameter values, the data within the edit buffer will be
modified.
This parameter selects the type of tone wheel.
The tone wheel is the sound-producing mechanism
used by the tone generator of combo organs.
3. Press the [–] or [+] key to select Vintage.
Vintage includes leakage noise. This is mechanical
noise created by the tone wheel, and is unique to
combo organs.
If you wish to save the modified data into internal
memory, you must perform the Write operation.
When the data in the edit buffer has been modified, an
Clean does not include leakage noise.
“
” will appear between the program number and the
program name.
If you select another program before writing the
4. Press the [®] once to access the “Over Tone
Level” parameter, and use the [–]/[+] keys to adjust
the value.
program you modified, new data will be called into
the edit buffer, and your modified data will be lost.
The data in the edit buffer will also be lost when you
turn off the power.
This parameter adjusts the level of the overtones
produced by the tone wheel. Increasing this value will
increase the volume.
5. Press the [®] key once to access the “Leakage
Level” parameter, and use the [–]/[+] keys to adjust
the value.
1. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
The mode does not matter.
The left side of the display will indicate WRITE., and
the writing destination program number will be
shown in the square brackets [ ] at the right.
This parameter adjusts the amount of noise (unrelated
to the keyboard) that is combined with the tone wheel
signal. Increasing this value will increase the noise.
6. Press the [®] key once to access the “On Click
Level” parameter, and use the [–]/[+] keys to adjust
the value.
2. If you wish to change the writing destination, use
the [–]/[+] keys to specify the desired writing
destination.
This parameter simulates the noise that is produced
when you play a note, and adjusts the level of this
noise. Increasing this value will increase the noise.
You can play the keyboard to audition the sound of
the program marked by the Speaker icon. The
Speaker icon can be moved using the [√ ][®] keys,
allowing you to compare or confirm the sounds of
the program you are about to write and the program
that will be overwritten.
7. Press the [®] key once to access the “Off Click
Level” parameter, use the [–]/[+] keys to adjust the
value.
This parameter simulates the noise that is produced
when you release a note, and adjusts the level of this
noise. Increasing this value will increase the noise.
3. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
A message will ask you to confirm the writing desti-
nation you specified.
If you select another program or turn off the power
before writing the modified settings, the settings will
revert to their previous values. If you wish to write
your settings into memory, refer to “Writing a
program” (p.15).
4. To write the data, press the [WRITE/ENTER] key. To
cancel without writing, press the [EXIT] key.
When the data has been written, the display will
indicate Completed.
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I Changing the program name when you save
You can modify the program name when you save. If
you wish to do so, use the following procedure before
step 1 of the Writing procedure.
2. Press the PROGRAM [7] key, and then press the
[®] key once.
The left side of the display will indicate Copy.
The copy source program number will be displayed at
the right of this, and at the far right the copy destina-
tion program number will be displayed in square
brackets [ ].
1. Press the [EDIT] key to enter Normal Edit mode or
EX Edit mode.
2. Press the PROGRAM [8] key.
The display will show Rename in the left side of the
screen.
The program name will be displayed in square
brackets [ ].
3. If you wish to change the copy destination, use the
[–]/[+] keys to specify the program number.
3. Use the [√ ][®] keys to select the character that
You can play the keyboard to audition the sound of
the copy destination program.
you wish to change.
4. Use the [–]/[+] keys to specify the desired charac-
ter.
4. If you wish to change the copy destination, press
the [®] key once, and then use the [–]/[+] keys to
specify the program number.
You can assign a name of up to twelve characters.
You can play the keyboard to audition the sound of
the copy source program.
5. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
A message will ask you to confirm the Copy opera-
tion.
6. To copy the data, press the [WRITE/ENTER] key. To
cancel without copying, press the [EXIT] key.
When the data has been copied, the display will
indicate Completed.
Writing global settings
Returning a program to the factory
settings
If you have modified Global mode parameters and want
to save these settings in the internal memory of the CX-3,
you must Write them.
You can use the following procedure to return a program
to the factory settings, for example if you overwrite a
program accidentally.
If you turn off the power before writing these settings,
they will revert to their previous values.
When you perform this procedure, all parameters
that make up that program will be reset to the
factory settings.
1. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
The mode does not matter.
The left side of the display will indicate WRITE. The
writing destination program number will be dis-
played in square brackets [ ] at the right, but in this
case you do not need to specify this.
1. Press the [GLOBAL] key to enter Global mode.
2. Press the PROGRAM [7] key, and then press the
[®] key five times.
The display will indicate Init Prog.
2. Press the [GLOBAL] key.
A message will ask you to confirm the Write opera-
tion.
3. Use the [–]/[+] keys to select the program number
that you wish to return to the factory settings.
You can play the keyboard to audition the sound of
the selected program.
3. To write the data, press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.To
cancel without writing, press the [EXIT] key.
When the data has been written, the display will
indicate Completed.
4. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
A message will ask you to confirm that you want to
return this program to the factory settings.
5. To return the program to the factory settings,
press the [WRITE/ENTER] key. To cancel, press the
[EXIT] key.
Copying a program
This function is convenient when you wish to create
several variations of a program by slightly modifying the
parameter settings.
When the operation is finished, the display will
indicate Completed.
1. Press the [GLOBAL] key to enter Global mode.
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Parameters
1. Normal Edit mode /
EX Edit mode
Group 1
Output Level
[0...127]
When you press a PROGRAM [1]–[8] key in Normal
Edit mode or EX Edit mode, the first parameter in
the Group 1–Group 8 listed below will be selected
directly.
Specify the output level of the program.
Wheel Type [Vintage, Clean]
Select the type of tone wheel.
Vintage: A tone wheel with leakage noise.
Clean: A tone wheel without leakage noise.
Group 1
Set the output level, tone wheel, and click level.
Over Tone Level
[0...99]
[0...99]
[0...99]
[0...99]
Group 2
Specify the overtone level of the tone wheel.
Set the drawbar levels for the Upper tone generator
and the Lower tone generator.
The displayed parameters will differ between Normal
Edit mode and EX Edit mode.
Leakage Level
Specify the level of the leakage noise.
On Click Level
Group 3
Specify the level of the click noise at key-on.
Specify how the keys of the PERCUSSION section will
function.
Off Click Level
Specify the level of the click noise at key-off.
Group 4
Adjust the amp settings.
Group 5
Adjust the reverb settings.
Group 2
UPPER (Upper Drawbar Level)
[0...8]
Group 6
Adjust the rotary speaker settings.
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Group 7
Set the split point, and specify the function of the
pedal connected to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW
jack.
The displayed parameters will differ between Normal
Edit mode and EX Edit mode.
Specify the level for each drawbar used by the Upper
tone generator. From the left, the display corresponds
to the 16', 5-1/ 3', 8', 4', 2-2/ 3', 2', 1-3/ 5', 1-1/ 3', and 1'
bars.
When a bar is pulled out all the way, its level will be 8.
Group 8
Change the program name.
In Normal mode, pressing the [DISPLAY] key once
when the program name is displayed will show the
levels that you specified here.
The front panel Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 settings can
be copied instantly to the parameters of a program.
For details refer to “Copying drawbar parameters”
(p.14).
LOWER (Lower Drawbar Level)
[0...8]
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Specify the level for each drawbar used by the Lower
tone generator. From the left, the display corresponds
to the 16', 5-1/ 3', 8', 4', 2-2/ 3', 2', 1-3/ 5', 1-1/ 3', and 1'
bars.
When a bar is pulled out all the way, its level will be 8.
In Normal mode, pressing the [DISPLAY] key twice
when the program name is displayed will show the
levels that you specified here.
The front panel Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 settings can
be copied instantly to the parameters of a program.
For details refer to “Copying drawbar parameters”
(p.14).
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Parameters
EX Mode Drawbar Level
[0...8]
Group 3
This parameter is displayed in EX Edit mode.
Perc Nrml Level (Percussion Normal Level)
[0...99]
Drawbar 1
This sets the volume of the percussion when the
[SOFT] key of the PERCUSSION section is at the
normal setting (key LED dark).
EX Drawbar and EX Percussion of Drawbar 2
Perc Soft Offset (Percussion Soft Level Offset) [0...99]
This sets the volume of the percussion when the
[SOFT] key of the PERCUSSION section is at the soft
setting (key LED lit). This setting determines how
much the volume will be lowered from the value
specified by the “Perc Nrml Level” parameter.
Specify the level for the EX Drawbar and EX Percus-
sion of Drawbar 1 and Drawbar 2.
From the left, the display shows the level of the 16', 5-
1/ 3', 8', 4', 2-2/ 3', 2', 1-3/ 5', 1-1/ 3', and 1' bars.
When a bar is pulled out all the way, its level will be 8.
In EX mode, pressing the [DISPLAY] key once when
the program name is displayed will show the Draw-
bar 1 and EX Drawbar levels that you specified here.
Then pressing the [DISPLAY] key once again will
show the EX Percussion levels you specified here.
Note-on
Note-off
Perc Nrml Level
Normal
Perc Soft Offset
The front panel Drawbar 1 or Drawbar 2 settings can
be copied instantly to the parameters of a program.
For details refer to “Copying drawbar parameters”
(p.14).
Soft
Normal Perc DB ATT (Normal Percussion Drawbar
EX Drawbar Type
[1...4]
Attenuation)
[0...99]
This parameter is displayed in EX Edit mode.
This sets the volume of the sound created by the
This specifies the type of sounds that are assigned to
the EX Drawbars of Drawbar 2. When you select the
type here, the sounds specified by the Global mode
Group 8 “Type 1 Ex Drawbar” through “Type 4 Ex
Drawbar 4” parameters (p.26) will be assigned to the
four drawbars.
drawbars when the [SOFT] key of the PERCUSSION
section is at the normal setting (key LED dark). This
setting will determine how much the volume is
lowered from the volume specified by the Drawbar 2
bars or by the “UPPER” parameters.
Perc Fast Decay (Percussion Fast Decay)
[0...99]
DB Preset’s Perc (Drawbar Preset Percussion)
[Dis, Ena]
This sets the decay speed when the [FAST] key of the
PERCUSSION section is at the fast setting (key LED
lit).
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
This specifies whether the various keys of the PER-
CUSSION section can be used when the UPPER
[DRAWBAR PRESET] key is selected.
Perc Slow Offset (Percussion Slow Offset)
[0...99]
This sets the decay speed when the [FAST] key of the
PERCUSSION section is at the slow setting (key LED
dark). This setting will determine how much the
speed is slowed from the value specified by the “Perc
Fast Decay” parameter.
Dis (Disable): The keys of the PERCUSSION section
will not function.
Ena (Enable): The keys of the PERCUSSION section
will function.
In Normal mode when the program name is dis-
played, you can press the [DISPLAY] key once to
check this setting. If the setting is Ena, the Percussion
icon will be shown at the left of the UPPER display.
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Parameters
Group 4
Group 5
Amp Type
[Type 1,Type 2, Pre Amp]
Reverb Type
[Room, Hall, Plate]
[00.25...16.00 (Sec)]
Select the type of amp.
Select the type of reverb.
Type 1: A standard powered amp for organ, produc-
ing a mild and fat tone.
Type 2: This emphasizes the high range more than
Type 1, producing an uncolored tone.
Pre Amp: The pre-amp will be used. This is the sound
of a direct line-out from the organ.
Reverb Time
Adjust the reverb time.
The range in which the reverb time can be set will
depend on what is selected for the “Reverb Type”
parameter.
If you select Type 1 or Type 2, using the front panel
ROTARY section [ON] key to turn the rotary speaker
on will simulate using a rotary speaker. If you turn
this off, a standard speaker will be simulated.
Reverb Mix Level
[0...99]
Adjust the amount of reverb.
Rev Routing (Reverb Routing)
[Rot->Rev, Rev->Rot]
Specify whether the reverb will be placed before or
after the rotary speaker.
If you select Pre Amp, the powered amp and rotary
speaker will not be used; the sound will be that of a
line-out connection from the organ itself.
Rot -> Rev: The reverb effect will be applied after the
rotary speaker.
Amp Gain
[0...99]
Adjust the gain (amplification) when the “Amp Type”
parameter is set to Type 1 or Type 2.
Rev -> Rot: The reverb effect will be applied before
the rotary speaker.
This setting is not used if the “Amp Type” parameter
is set to Pre Amp.
With high settings of this value, the sound will be
distorted more severely when expression/ overdrive is
raised.
This setting will not be used if the “Amp Type”
parameter is set to Pre Amp.
Group 6
These settings are not used if the “Amp Type”
parameter is set to Pre Amp.
Tone Treble
[–10...+10]
Adjust the high frequency range of the amp selected
by the “Amp Type” parameter.
Horn: 0 Rotor: 100 (Rotary Horn/Rotor Balance)
[0:100...100:0]
Adjust the volume balance between the horn and the
rotor of the rotary speaker.
Tone Middle
[–10...+10]
The mid-frequency range of the amp selected by the
“Amp Type” parameter.
Horn Slow Speed
[0...99]
[0...99]
[0...99]
[0...99]
[0...99]
Tone Bass
[–10...+10]
Adjust the low frequency range of the amp selected by
the “Amp Type” parameter.
Adjust the slow rotational speed of the horn.
Horn Fast Speed
Adjust the fast rotational speed of the horn.
Amp Type: Amp 1 or Amp 2
Rotor Slow Speed
Pre Amp
Amp 1/2
Reverb
Rotary
Adjust the slow rotational speed of the rotor.
Group 4: Amp Gain
Tone Trebel
Group 5: Rev Routing
Rotor Fast Speed
Tone Middle
Tone Bass
Adjust the fast rotational speed of the horn.
Amp Type: Pre Amp
Pre Amp
Horn Up Transit (Horn Up Transition)
Adjust the time over which the horn rotation changes
from slow to fast.
Reverb
Group 4: Tone Trebel
Tone Middle
Horn Down Transit (Horn Down Transition)
[0...99]
Tone Bass
Adjust the time over which the horn rotation changes
from fast to slow.
Horn Stop Transit (Horn Stop Transition)
[0...99]
Adjust the time over which the horn rotation actually
comes to a stop after you stop the rotation.
Horn Strt Transit (Horn Start Transition)
[0...99]
Adjust the time over which the horn reaches the speci-
fied speed after it begins to rotate.
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Parameters
Rotor Up Transit (Rotor Up Transition)
[0...99]
Group 7
Adjust the time over which the rotor rotation changes
from slow to fast.
Split Point (Keyboard Split Point)
[C2...C7]
Rotor Down Transit (Rotor Down Transition)
Adjust the time over which the rotor rotation changes
from fast to fast.
[0...99]
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Specify the split point at which the keyboard will be
split. This setting will be the highest key of the left-
hand keyboard range.
Slow
Fast
Split Upper Octave (Upper Octave Shift)
[–2, –1, 0]
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
When the keyboard is split, this parameter lowers the
pitch of the right-hand keyboard range in one-octave
steps.
Fast Speed
Slow Speed
Split Lower Octave (Lower Octave Shift)
[0, +1, +2]
Time
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
When the keyboard is split, this parameter uppers the
pitch of the left-hand keyboard range in one-octave
steps.
Up Transit
Down Transit
Rotor Stop Transit (Rotor Stop Transition)
[0...99]
Adjust the time over which the rotor rotation actually
comes to a stop after you stop the rotation.
Hold Uppr Ctrl (Controller for Hold Upper)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Rotor Strt Transit (Rotor Start Transition)
[0...99]
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Adjust the time over which the rotor reaches the
specified speed after it begins to rotate.
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn Hold on/ off for the notes played on the keyboard
for the Upper tone generator.
When Rotary is on
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the ASSIGN-
ABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to perform the
above operation.
Stop
Start
Off: No function.
Slow or Fast Speed
Hold Lowr Ctrl (Controller for Hold Lower)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Time
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Start Transit
Stop Transit
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn Hold on/ off for the notes played on the keyboard
for the Lower tone generator.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the ASSIGN-
ABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to perform the
above operation.
Horn Mic Distance
[0...99]
Adjust the distance between the horn and the mic.
Horn Mic Spread
[0...99]
Adjust the feeling of spaciousness for the sound of the
horn.
Off: No function.
Hold Ctrl (Controller for Hold)
Rotor Mic Distance
[0...99]
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
This parameter is displayed in EX Edit mode.
Adjust the distance between the rotor and the mic.
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn Hold on/ off for the notes you play.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Rotor Mic Spread
[0...99]
Adjust the feeling of spaciousness for the sound of the
rotor.
Mic Spread
Off: No function.
Split Sw Ctrl (Controller for Split Switch)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Horn
Mic Distance
Mic Distance
This parameter is displayed in Normal Edit mode.
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn the [SPLIT] key on/ off.
Rotor
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Off: No function.
* (Pdl 1), (Pdl 2): These indicate that Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 are selected for the Global mode Group 1 “Prog Up Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl” parameters. With these settings, the settings of Global
mode are used, and the settings you made here will be ignored. However if you select another value in Global mode, the display here will change from (Pdl 1) to Pedal 1 or from (Pdl 2) to
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Parameters
Wheel Brk Ctrl (Controller for Wheel Brake)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Rev Mix Ctrl (Controller Select for Reverb Mix)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Pedal 1: An expression pedal etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
control the Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode Group
5 “Reverb Mix Level” parameter.
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn the Global mode Group 7 “Wheel Brake” param-
eter on/ off.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Pedal 2: An expression pedal etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Off: No function.
Off: No function.
Rtry Fast Ctrl (Controller for Rotary Fast)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn the ROTARY section [FAST] key on/ off.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Rev Mix Ctrl Min (Reverb Mix Control Range
Minimum)
[0...99]
This sets the minimum value of the Normal Edit mode
or EX Edit mode Group 5 “Reverb Mix Level” param-
eter.
This will be the reverb mix level when an expression
pedal etc. specified by the “Reverb Mix Ctrl” param-
eter is set to its minimum position.
Off: No function.
Rtry Stop Ctrl (Controller for Rotary Stop)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Pedal 1: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
turn the ROTARY section [STOP] key on/ off.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Rev Mix Ctrl Max (Reverb Mix Control Range
Maximum)
[0...99]
This sets the maximum value of the Normal Edit
mode or EX Edit mode Group 5 “Reverb Mix Level”
parameter.
This will be the reverb mix level when an expression
pedal etc. specified by the “Reverb Mix Ctrl” param-
eter is set to its maximum position.
Off: No function.
Amp Gain Ctrl (Controller for AMP Gain)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1)*, Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)*]
Pedal 1: An expression pedal etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to
control the Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode Group
4 “Amp Gain” parameter.
Group 8
Rename
Here you can modify the name. You can use up to
twelve characters.
Pedal 2: An expression pedal etc. connected to the rear
panel ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Use the [√ ][®] keys to select the character that you
wish to change, and use the [–]/ [+] keys to select the
character.
Off: No function.
The following characters can be used.
Amp Gain Ctrl Min (AMP Gain Control Range
Minimum)
[0...99]
This sets the minimum value of the Normal Edit mode
or EX Edit mode Group 4 “Amp Gain” parameter.
This will be the gain when an expression pedal etc.
specified by the “Amp Gain Ctrl” parameter is set to
its minimum position.
Amp Gain Ctrl Max (AMP Gain Control Range
Maximum)
[0...99]
This sets the maximum value of the Normal Edit
mode or EX Edit mode Group 4 “Amp Gain” param-
eter.
This will be the gain when an expression pedal etc.
specified by the “Amp Gain Ctrl” parameter is set to
its maximum position.
* (Pdl 1), (Pdl 2): These indicate that Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 are selected for the Global mode Group 1 “Prog Up Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl” parameters. With these settings, the settings of Global
mode are used, and the settings you made here will be ignored. However if you select another value in Global mode, the display here will change from (Pdl 1) to Pedal 1 or from (Pdl 2) to
Pedal 2, and you will be able to operate the corresponding function from the pedal switch.
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Parameters
2. Global mode
Group 1
In Global mode you can press PROGRAM [1]–[8]
keys to directly select the first parameter in Group 1–
Group 8 as listed below.
Master Tune
[–430.0Hz...+450.0Hz]
This adjust the overall pitch of the entire CX-3 in 0.2
Hz steps, relative to the reference pitch of A4 (middle
of A).
Group 1
Set the master tuning, and the expression pedal and
pedal switch functions.
Transpose
[–12...+12]
Adjust the pitch in semitone steps over a range of ±1
octave.
Group 2
Set the MIDI channel.
Exp Minimum Level (Expression Minimum Level) [0...30]
Specify the minimum level when the expression pedal
etc. is operated.
Group 3
Set the velocity value of MIDI note messages, and the
pitch bend range.
This will be the volume when the controller selected
by the “Exp Control” parameter is at its minimum
level.
Group 4
Set MIDI filters.
Exp Control (Expression Controller) [Both, Knob, Pedal]
Both: The front panel [EXPRESSION/ OVERDRIVE]
knob and the expression pedal etc. connected to the
rear panel EXPRESSION PEDAL jack will both control
the volume. These two will function simultaneously.
Knob: The [EXPRESSION/ OVERDRIVE] knob will
control the volume.
Group 5
Set the MIDI control change numbers used to transmit
and receive drawbar settings.
Group 6
Set the MIDI control change numbers assigned to
front panel keys and to connected pedals.
Pedal: The expression pedal connected to the rear
panel EXPRESSION PEDAL jack will control the
volume.
Group 7
Copy, swap, initialize programs, and dump data.
Group 8
Prog Up Ctrl (Program Up Controller)
Play the demo songs.
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1), Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)]
Pedal 1: A pedal switch connected to the rear panel
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to switch
programs. When you press the pedal switch, the pro-
gram number will be incremented in steps of one.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch connected to the rear panel
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Off: No function.
(Pdl 1), (Pdl 2): This indicates that the same pedal
switch is selected for the “Prog Down Ctrl” parameter
described below. Please select a different pedal switch.
If the same pedal switch as selected for this param-
eter is also selected for a Normal Edit mode or EX
Edit mode parameter, this (Global mode) setting will
take priority, and the Normal Edit mode or EX Edit
mode setting will be ignored.
Porg Down Ctrl (Program Down Controller)
[Off, Pedal 1/(Pdl 1), Pedal 2/(Pdl 2)]
Pedal 1: A pedal switch connected to the rear panel
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1 jack can be used to switch
programs. When you press the pedal switch, the pro-
gram number will be decremented in steps of one.
Pedal 2: A pedal switch connected to the rear panel
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 2 jack can be used to
perform the above function.
Off: No function.
(Pdl 1), (Pdl 2): This indicates that the same pedal
switch is selected for the “Prog Down Ctrl” parameter
described above. Please select a different pedal switch.
If the same pedal switch as selected for this param-
eter is also selected for a Normal Edit mode or EX
Edit mode parameter, this (Global mode) setting will
take priority, and the Normal Edit mode or EX Edit
mode setting will be ignored.
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Parameters
Pedal 1 Sw Polarity (Pedal 1 Switch Polarity)
Pedal 2 Sw Polarity (Pedal 2 Switch Polarity)
[–, +]
[–, +]
MIDI Lower 2nd Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel Lower 2nd
Note event)
[1...16, Off]
Set these parameters to match the polarity of the pedal
switches connected to the rear panel ASSIGNABLE
PEDAL/ SW 1, 2 jacks. If the polarity setting does not
match, the pedal switch will not function correctly.
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to transmit
MIDI note messages (variable velocity) for the Lower
tone generator. (The factory setting is Off.)
Off: No channel will be specified. Be sure to turn this
Off unless you are using a MIDI tone generator that
requires variable velocity (such as a piano tone
generator).
Since the polarity of the separately sold PS-1 pedal
switch is – ( ↓ ), set this parameter to “–” if you are
using this pedal.
If you specify a MIDI channel for this parameter and
connect an external MIDI tone generator, there will
be a time difference between the notes sounded on
the CX-3 and on the external tone generator if you
play notes slowly on the CX-3.
Prg. Chng (Program Change) [All Params, Int. Params]
Specify whether the front panel settings of the ROTARY
section, VIBRATO/ CHORUS section, PERCUSSION
section, and [SPLIT] key will change to match the newly-
selected program when you switch programs.
All Params (All Parameters): When you switch pro-
grams, the state of the front panel keys will change to the
settings of the selected program.
Int. Params (Internal Parameters): The state of the front
panel keys will not change even if you switch programs.
Group 3
MIDI Fixed Velcty (MIDI Fixed Velocity for 1st Note
event) [0...127]
Specify the velocity value for MIDI note messages.
(The factory setting is 80.)
Group 2
MIDI P. Bend Range (MIDI Pitch Bend Range) [–7...+7]
Specify the range in semitones over which the pitch will
change when MIDI pitch bend messages are received.
MIDI Global Ch (MIDI Global Channel)
[1...16]
Specify the global MIDI channel that will be used to
transmit and receive MIDI messages. (The factory
setting is 1.)
MIDI Upper Rx Ch (MIDI Receive Channel Upper) [1...16]
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to receive
MIDI note messages for the Upper tone generator.
(The factory setting is 1.)
Group 4
MIDI Rx Prg Chng (MIDI Program Change Receive)
[Dis, Ena]
Dis (Disable): MIDI program changes received on the
global MIDI channel will be ignored.
Ena (Enable): MIDI program changes received on the
global MIDI channel will be effective. (The factory
setting is ENA.)
MIDI Upper Tx Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel Upper)
[1...16, Off]
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to transmit
MIDI note messages (fixed velocity) for the Upper
tone generator. (The factory setting is 1.)
The velocity value can be set by “MIDI Fixed Velcty.”
MIDI Rx Sys Exc (MIDI System Exclusive Receive)
[Dis, Ena]
Dis (Disable): Incoming system exclusive data will be
ignored. (The factory setting is DIS.)
Ena (Enable): Incoming system exclusive data will be
effective.
MIDI Upper 2nd Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel Upper 2nd
Note event)
[1...16, Off]
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to transmit
MIDI note messages (variable velocity) for the Upper
tone generator. (The factory setting is Off.)
MIDI Rx C. Change (MIDI Control Change Receive)
[Dis, Ena]
Off: No channel will be specified. Be sure to turn this
Off unless you are using a MIDI tone generator that
requires variable velocity (such as a piano tone
generator).
Dis (Disable): Incoming MIDI control changes will be
ignored.
Ena (Enable): Incoming MIDI control changes will be
effective. (The factory setting is ENA.)
If you specify a MIDI channel for this parameter and
connect an external MIDI tone generator, there will
be a time difference between the notes sounded on
the CX-3 and on the external tone generator if you
play notes slowly on the CX-3.
MIDI Tx C. Change (MIDI Control Change Transmit)
[Dis, Ena]
Dis (Disable): MIDI control changes will not be
transmitted.
Ena (Enable): MIDI control changes will be transmit-
ted. (The factory setting is ENA.)
MIDI Lower Rx Ch (MIDI Receive Channel Lower) [1...16]
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to receive
MIDI note messages for the Lower tone generator.
(The factory setting is 2.)
MIDI Local
[Off, On]
Switch local control on/ off. (The factory setting is On.)
Off: The control section (keyboard, knobs, keys,
connected pedal switches etc.) will be disconnected
from the tone generator section. Use this setting when
you wish to use the controllers of the CX-3 to play
another tone generator without using the CX-3’s own
tone generator.
MIDI Lower Tx Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel Lower)
[1...16, Off]
Specify the MIDI channel that will be used to transmit
MIDI note messages (fixed velocity) for the Lower
tone generator. (The factory setting is 2.)
The velocity value can be set by “MIDI Fixed Velcty.”
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Parameters
Merge Lower Msg (Merge Lower Message)
[Off, On]
CC# DB1–8 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
1–1-1/3') [1...31, 33...95, Off]
On: MIDI messages of the channel specified by the
Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Lower Rx Ch” parameter
will be converted to the channel specified by the
Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Lower Tx Ch” and
transmitted.
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1-1/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 1. (The factory setting is 23.)
CC# DB1–9 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
1–1')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1' setting of Drawbar
1. (The factory setting is 24.)
Group 5
CC# Upper DB Sel (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Upper Drawbar Select) [1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB2–1 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–16')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the UPPER setting of the
DRAWBAR SELECT section. (The factory setting is
79.)
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 16' setting of Draw-
bar 2. (The factory setting is 70.)
CC# DB2–2 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
CC# Lower DB Sel (MIDI Control Change Assign for
2–5-1/3')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Lower Drawbar Select)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 5-1/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 2. (The factory setting is 71.)
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the LOWER setting of the
DRAWBAR SELECT section. (The factory setting is
80.)
CC# DB2–3 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–8')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–1 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 8' setting of Drawbar
2. (The factory setting is 72.)
1–16')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 16' setting of Draw-
bar 1. (The factory setting is 16.)
CC# DB2–4 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–4')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–2 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 4' setting of Drawbar
2. (The factory setting is 73.)
1–5-1/3')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 5-1/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 1. (The factory setting is 17.)
CC# DB2–5 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–2-2/3')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–3 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 2-2/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 2. (The factory setting is 74.)
1–8')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 8' setting of Drawbar
1. (The factory setting is 18.)
CC# DB2–6 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–2')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–4 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 2' setting of Drawbar
2. (The factory setting is 75.)
1–4')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 4' setting of Drawbar
1. (The factory setting is 19.)
CC# DB2–7 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–1-3/5'’)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–5 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1-3/ 5' setting of
Drawbar 2. (The factory setting is 76.)
1–2-2/3')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 2-2/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 1. (The factory setting is 20.)
CC# DB2–8 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–1-1/3')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–6 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1-1/ 3' setting of
Drawbar 2. (The factory setting is 77.)
1–2')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 2' setting of Drawbar
1. (The factory setting is 21.)
CC# DB2–9 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
2–1')
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# DB1–7 (MIDI Control Change Assign for Drawbar
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1' setting of Drawbar
2. (The factory setting is 78.)
1–1-3/5'’)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the 1-3/ 5' setting of
Drawbar 1. (The factory setting is 22.)
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Parameters
CC# Percus Harmo (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Group 6
Percussion Harmonic Selector Switch) [1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the PER-
CUSSION section [3rd] key. (The factory setting is 95.)
CC# Expression (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Expression)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
CC# Hold (MIDI Control Change Assign for Hold)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
used to transmit and receive the setting of the [EX-
PRESSION/ OVERDRIVE] knob. (The factory setting
is 11.)
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the Normal
Edit mode “Hold Uppr Ctrl” parameter and “Hold
Lower Ctrl” parameter, and the EX Edit mode “Hold
Ctrl” parameter. (The factory setting is 64.)
CC# Rotary On (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Rotary ON/OFF)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the RO-
TARY section [ON] key. (The factory setting is 81.)
CC# Wheel Brake (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Wheel Brake)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the Global
mode “Wheel Brake” parameter. (The factory setting
is 93.)
CC# Rotary Fast (MIDI Control Change Assign for
FAST/SLOW)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the RO-
TARY section [FAST] key. (The factory setting is 82.)
CC# Amp Gain (MIDI Control Change Assign for Amp
Gain)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
CC# Rotary Stop (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the Normal
Edit mode and EX Edit mode “Amp Gain” parameter.
(The factory setting is 92.)
Rotary STOP)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the RO-
TARY section [STOP] key. (The factory setting is 83.)
CC# Reverb Level (MIDI Control Change Assign for
CC# V/C Select (MIDI Control Change Assign for V/C
Reverb Level)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Select)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the Normal
Edit mode and EX Edit mode “Reverb Mix Level”
parameter. (The factory setting is 91.)
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the VI-
BRATO/ CHORUS section [VIBRATO/ CHORUS]
knob. (The factory setting is 84.)
CC# V/C Upper (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Upper V/C ON/OFF)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the VI-
BRATO/ CHORUS section [UPPER] key. (The factory
setting is 85.)
Group 7
Program Mapper
Here you can specify how the program numbers of the
CX-3 correspond to MIDI program numbers.
When you press the [WRITE/ ENTER] key, a screen
will appear in which you can view and change these
settings.
The left side of the screen shows the CX-3 program
number, and the right side shows the MIDI program
number. Use the [√ ][®] keys to select the CX-3
program number, and use the [–]/ [+] keys to select the
MIDI program number.
CC# V/C Lower (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Lower V/C ON/OFF)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the VI-
BRATO/ CHORUS section [LOWER] key. (The factory
setting is 86.)
CC# Percus On (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Percussion ON/OFF Switch)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Press the [WRITE/ ENTER] key twice to execute the
settings.
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the PER-
CUSSION section [ON] key. (The factory setting is 87.)
Copy (Copy One Program)
This command copies the single program you specify.
For details refer to “Copying a program” (p.16).
CC# Percus Volume (MIDI Control Change Assign for
Percussion Volume Switch)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the PER-
CUSSION section [SOFT] key. (The factory setting is
88.)
Swap (Swap Program)
This command exchanges settings between the
specified programs.
Init Program (Initialize One Program)
CC# Percus Decay (MIDI Control Change Assign for
This command returns the single program you specify
to its factory settings. For details refer to “Returning a
program to the factory settings” (p.16).
Percussion Decay Switch)
[1...31, 33...95, Off]
Specify the MIDI control change number that will be
used to transmit and receive the setting of the PER-
CUSSION section [FAST] key. (The factory setting is
94.)
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Dump Program (Dump One Program)
This command dumps the data for the single program
you specify. For details refer to “MIDI data dump”
(p.28).
Group 8
DEMO Play
[1...9]
Here you can select and play the demo songs.
For details refer to “5. Listening to the demo songs”
(p.13).
Dump Program All (Dump All Programs)
This command dumps the data for all programs. For
details refer to “MIDI data dump” (p.28).
Type 1 Ex Drawbar 1
[G4...C7]
Dump Global (Dump Global Parameter)
This command dumps global data. For details refer to
“MIDI data dump” (p.28).
Specify the sound that will be assigned to the left-
most bar (16') of the EX Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used in
an EX program.
This setting will be used if the EX Edit mode Group 2
“EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 1.
Dump All Prog + Global (Dump All Program and
Global Parameter)
This command dumps all program data and global
data. For details refer to “MIDI data dump” (p.28).
Type 1 Ex Drawbar 2
[G4...C7]
Specify the sound that will be assigned to the second
bar from the left (5-1/ 3') of the EX Drawbars (Draw-
bar 2) used in an EX program.
This setting will be used if the EX Edit mode Group 2
“EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 1.
Drawbar Scan
When the CX-3 receives MIDI control changes, the
drawbar registers will be modified, which will mean
that the sound will no longer match the Drawbar 1 or
2 settings of the front panel.
When you execute this command, the levels of
Drawbar 1 and 2 will be scanned, and their values will
be loaded into the drawbar register.
Type 1 Ex Drawbar 3
[G4...C7]
Specify the sound that will be assigned to the third bar
from the left (8') of the EX Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used
in an EX program.
This setting will be used if the EX Edit mode Group 2
“EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 1.
Execute this command when you want the sound to
reflect the Drawbar 1 or 2 settings.
Default DB Select (Drfault Drawbar Select)
This registers the current setting of the DRAWBAR
SELECT section as the default for when the power is
turned on.
Type 1 Ex Drawbar 4
[G4...C7]
Specify the sound that will be assigned to the right-
most bar (4') of the EX Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used in
an EX program.
This setting will be used if the EX Edit mode Group 2
“EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 1.
Exp Pd 1 Calibration (Expression Pedal 1 Calibration)
If the expression pedal connected to the rear panel
EXPRESSION PEDAL jack does not produce the
correct amount of control when it is operated, use the
following procedure to adjust the sensitivity of the
expression pedal.
Type 2 Ex Drawbar 1
Type 2 Ex Drawbar 2
Type 2 Ex Drawbar 3
Type 2 Ex Drawbar 4
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
Specify the sounds that will be assigned to the EX
Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used in an EX program.
These settings will be used if the EX Edit mode Group
2 “EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 2.
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The display will indicate Set Minimum.
Type 3 Ex Drawbar 1
Type 3 Ex Drawbar 2
Type 3 Ex Drawbar 3
Type 3 Ex Drawbar 4
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
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andpressthe[WRITE/ENTER]key.
The display will indicate Set Max.
Specify the sounds that will be assigned to the EX
Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used in an EX program.
These settings will be used if the EX Edit mode Group
2 “EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 3.
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andpressthe[WRITE/ENTER]key.
Wheel Brake
This simulates the rotation of the wheel that occurs
when the power of a combo organ is turned on/ off.
When you press the [WRITE/ ENTER] key, the wheel
rotation will gradually slow down and stop. Press the
[WRITE/ ENTER] key once again, and the wheel will
gradually resume rotating.
Type 4 Ex Drawbar 1
Type 4 Ex Drawbar 2
Type 4 Ex Drawbar 3
Type 4 Ex Drawbar 4
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
[G4...C7]
Specify the sounds that will be assigned to the EX
Drawbars (Drawbar 2) used in an EX program.
These settings will be used if the EX Edit mode Group
2 “EX Drawbar Type” parameter is set to 4.
Since notes above F#8 on the CX-3 are “wrapped
around” so that they will sound an octave lower, we
recommend that you play keys in the bottom octave
of the CX-3 when checking these notes.
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1. How the drawbars work
2. MIDI applications
Drawbar 1 and Drawbar 2 each consist of a set of nine
bars.
About MIDI
In Normal mode and Normal Edit mode, these bars have
the following functions.
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface,
and is a world-wide standard that allows various perfor-
mance-related data to be exchange between electronic
musical instruments and computers. If a MIDI cable is
used to connect MIDI devices, performance data can be
exchanged even between electronic musical instruments
or computers made by different manufacturers.
16':
The pitch one octave below the note you play
5-1/ 3': The pitch a fifth above the note you play
8':
4':
The pitch of the note you play
The pitch one octave above the note you play
2-2/ 3': The pitch one octave and a fifth above the note
you play
2':
The pitch two octaves above the note you play
1-3/ 5': The pitch two octaves and a third above the
note you play
1-1/ 3': The pitch two octaves and a fifth above the
note you play
Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or
computer
If you want to play the keyboard of the CX-3 and record
your playing on an external MIDI sequencer/ computer
(connected via a MIDI interface) while using the CX-3’s
tone generator to monitor your performance and the
playback, or if you want to use the CX-3 as a input
keyboard and MIDI tone generator, connect the MIDI
OUT and MIDI IN connectors of the CX-3 and the exter-
nal MIDI sequencer/ computer to each other respectively.
1':
The pitch three octaves above the note you
play
The white drawbars (8', 4', 2', 1') produce fundamentals.
The black drawbars (2-2/ 3', 1-3/ 5', 1-1/ 3') produce
pitches that are a fifth or a third above these fundamental
pitches. The brown drawbars (16' and 5-1/ 3') add depth
to the tone.
Pulling out the four right bars to a greater extent will
produce a harder-toned sound, while pulling out the two
left bars to a greater extent will produce a softer tone.
Sequencer/Computer
For example when you play middle C, each bar corre-
sponds to the pitches shown in the diagram below. The
further a bar is pulled out, the greater its volume will be.
MIDI interface
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
For details on the function of the Drawbar 2 bars (EX
Drawbar, EX Percussion) in EX mode and EX Edit mode,
refer to the Drawbar 2 illustration (p.9), to the EX Edit
mode Group 2 “EX Drawbar Type” parameter, and to the
Global mode Group 8 “Type 1 Ex Drawbar 1” through
“Type 4 Ex Drawbar 4” parameters.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
The CX-3 simulates 79 tone wheels that produce the notes
from C2 to F#8, just as on traditional tone wheel organs.
This means that if the drawbar settings could cause the
pitch to exceed the range of C2 through F#8, the pitch will
“wrap around” to the previous octave.
Middle C
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The CX-3 will sound even when you press a key
lightly. In other words on the CX-3, a note message
with fixed velocity will be transmitted when you
press a key lightly. However a note message with
velocity will not be transmitted until you press the
key all the way. This means that if you have made
settings to transmit note messages with velocity, there
may be cases in which a note message is not transmit-
ted even though the CX-3 has produced sound.
Local Control On setting
If you make connections as shown on the preceding
page, you must turn on the Echo Back setting of the
external MIDI sequencer or computer (so that the data
it receives at MIDI IN will be retransmitted without
change from MIDI OUT), and turn off the Local
Control setting of the CX-3 (to disconnect the key-
board section from the tone generator section).
When you play the keyboard of the CX-3, the data will
be sent to the external MIDI sequencer or computer,
and will be echoed back to sound the tone generator
of the CX-3. In other words by turning the CX-3’s
Local Control off, you can prevent notes from being
sounded in duplicate; once from the keyboard and
again from the echo-back.
MIDI data dump
The CX-3 can transmit its internal settings to a connected
MIDI data filer or to another CX-3 as exclusive data.
Transmission
To turn off Local Control, set the Global mode Group 4
“MIDI Local” parameter to Off.
While data is being transmitted, do not touch the
CX-3’s keys, drawbars, or knobs, and never turn off
the power.
If you are using the CX-3 by itself, you must turn
Local Control on. (If this is off, playing the CX-3’s
keyboard will produce no sound.)
There are four types of data dump.
Dump Program: Dump data for one program.
Dump All Programs: Dump all program data.
Dump Global Parameter: Dump global data.
Dump All Programs and Global Parameter: Dump all
program data and global data.
Connecting a MIDI keyboard
If you wish to use the CX-3 in Normal mode, and use
a MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector
to play the CX-3’s Lower tone generator, you will
need to set the following parameters.
Transmitting a data dump
1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the CX-3 to
the MIDI IN connector of the device that will
receive the data dump.
Set the transmit channel of your MIDI keyboard to
match the receive channel of the CX-3 (set by the
Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Lower Rx Ch” param-
eter). This allows your MIDI keyboard to be used as
the keyboard for the Lower tone generator.
2. Enter Global mode.
The key LED will light.
3. While holding down the PROGRAM [7] key, press
the [®] key six times.
If you also want to connect a sequencer, turn the
Global mode Group 4 “Merge Lower Message”
parameter On. Channel messages of the channel
specified by the “MIDI Lower Rx Ch” will be con-
verted into the channel specified by the “MIDI Lower
Tx Ch” parameter, and transmitted.
The display will indicate Dump Program.
When you select Dump Program, the number of the
program to be dumped will be shown in the square
brackets [ ] at the right of the display.
If you wish to change the program, use the [–]/ [+] keys.
The program transmitted here will be a program of
the mode that was last selected when you entered
Global mode in step 2. If you wish to dump a Normal
mode program, select Normal mode before entering
Global mode in step 2. Similarly, if you wish to dump
an EX mode program, select EX mode before entering
Global mode in step 2.
Using a MIDI tone generator with velocity
The CX-3 is set to transmit note messages (with fixed
velocity).
If you are using an external tone generator that is
velocity-sensitive, you will need to set the following
parameters.
After pressing the PROGRAM [7] key, you can press
the [®] from 6 to 9 times to select the following data
to dump.
Set the Group 2 “MIDI Upper 2nd Ch” and “MIDI
Lower 2nd Ch” parameters to a setting other than Off.
With this setting, note messages with velocity will be
transmitted on the specified MIDI channel.
[®] key
Screen display
Dumped data
Press 6 times Dump Program
Press 7 times Dump All Program
Press 8 times Dump Global
parameters for 1
program
parameters for all
programs
However since this would cause two note messages
(with and without velocity) to be transmitted, turn the
Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Upper Tx Ch” and
“MIDI Lower Tx Ch” parameters Off. Now the note
messages with fixed velocity will not be transmitted.
global parameters
Press 9 times Dump All Prog+Global all program and
global parameters
4. Press the [WRITE/ENTER] key.
The display will ask you to confirm the dump opera-
tion.
As an alternative to the above setting, you can set the
“MIDI Upper 2nd Ch” and “MIDI Upper Tx Ch”
channel settings and the “MIDI Lower 2nd Ch” and
“MIDI Lower Tx Ch” channel settings so that they do
not conflict, and set the receive channel of the con-
nected MIDI device so that it can receive note mes-
sages with velocity.
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5. If you wish to execute the dump, press the
[WRITE/ENTER] key.
5. When transmission is finished, the display will
indicate RxSysEx Completed.
To cancel the dump, press the [EXIT] key.
If the display indicates RxSysEx Error, turn the power
off. Then while holding down the Program [2] and [7]
keys, turn the power on again. However, this will
initialize the contents of memory.
While the data is being transmitted, the display will
indicate TxSysEx Processing...
The following table shows the size of each data dump
and the time it will require.
When the CX-3 receives data for one program, it will
enter the same mode (Normal mode or EX mode) in
which it was when that program was transmitted.
Since the CX-3 will switch to the received mode, you
will be in that mode when you press the [GLOBAL]
key or [EXIT] key to exit Global mode after receiving
the data dump.
Data type
Data size
153 Byte
18.3 kByte
300 Byte
Time required
1 second
12 seconds
1 second
1 Program Parameter
All Programs Parameter
Global Parameter
All Prog+Global Parameter
18.6 kByte
12 seconds
If you save data dumps on a MIDI data filer, do not
save multiple dumps together. If you save multiple
dumps together, the CX-3 will not have enough time
to write the data into memory after receiving it (see
the section that follows), and the data will not all be
received.
MIDI messages that the CX-3
transmits and receives
[...] indicates hexadecimal notation
Reception
While data is being received, do not touch the CX-3’s
keys, drawbars, or knobs, and never turn off the power.
MIDI channels
MIDI messages can be received if the MIDI channels
of the transmitting and receiving devices match. There
are sixteen MIDI channels; 1–16.
When a data dump is received, the CX-3’s display
will indicate RxSysEx Processing... While this is
displayed, you must never turn off the power of the
CX-3. If you turn off the power, the CX-3 may not
function correctly the next time it is turned on again.
If this occurs, hold down the Program [2] and [7]
keys and turn on the power. However, this will
initialize the contents of memory.
MIDI messages are transmitted and received on the
global MIDI channel. The global MIDI channel is the
basic channel for MIDI transmission and reception,
and is set by the Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Global
Ch” parameter.
While data is being written into memory, MIDI
transmission and reception will not occur. If you
want the CX-3 to receive multiple data dumps in
succession, you must allow a sufficient interval
between the transmitted data dumps.
Note-on/off
Note-on [9n, kk, vv]
Note-off [8n, kk, vv]
Data type
1 Program
All Programs
Global Parameter
All Prog+Global Parameter
Writing time
approx. 1 second
approx. 7 seconds
approx. 1 second
approx. 7 seconds
(n: channel, kk: note number, vv: velocity)
Each time you press or release a note on its keyboard,
the CX-3 will transmit a note-on or note-off message.
Very few devices transmit note-off velocity, and the
CX-3 does not transmit note-off velocity either.
Receiving a data dump
1. Connect the MIDI IN connector of the CX-3 to the
MIDI OUT connector of the device that will trans-
mit the data dump.
Program change / Bank select
Changing the program / bank
2. Set the Global channel of the MIDI device to match
the global MIDI channel of the CX-3 (set by the
Global mode Group 2 “MIDI Global Ch” parameter).
If data that was previously transmitted to a MIDI
device is being re-transmitted back to the CX-3, set the
global MIDI channel of the CX-3 to the setting that
was used when transmitting the data.
Program change [Cn, pp]
(n: channel, pp: program number that selects from up
to 128 sounds)
• Programs 000–127 in banks A–H correspond to
program changes [Cn, 00]–[Cn, 7F].
Bank select MSB (CC#...) [Bn, 00, mm],
Bank select LSB (CC#...) [Bn, 20, bb]
(n: channel, mm: upper byte of bank number, bb:
lower byte of bank number)
For details on setting the MIDI channel for transmission,
refer to the owner’s manual of the device you are using.
3. Set the Global mode Group 4 “MIDI Rx Sys Exc”
parameter to Ena.
The program or bank will not change immediately
when a bank select message is received. The program
and bank will change only when a program change
message is subsequently received.
4. Send the data dump from the transmitting device.
Refer to the owner ’s manual for your device and
transmit the data.
If the “MIDI Rx Sys Exc” parameter is set to Ena,
data dumps can be received in either Normal mode
or EX mode.
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• Program change and bank select messages are trans-
mitted and received on the global MIDI channel.
Program changes can be turned on/ off by the Global
mode Group 4 “MIDI Rx Prg Chng” parameter.
Each CX-3 uses the same model ID, so that exclusive
data can be exchanged between different CX-3 units.
To obtain copy of the “MIDI Implementation” which
includes MIDI exclusive format information, please
contact your Korg distributor.
Universal system exclusive
Pitch bend
Some system exclusive messages have officially
defined uses; these are called universal system
exclusive messages.
Pitch bend change [En, bb, mm]
(n: channel, bb: lower byte of value, mm: upper byte
of value, together indicating a value of 16384 steps
where 8192 [bb, mm=00H, 40H] is the center value)
Of the universal system exclusive messages, the CX-3
uses the following Inquiry messages.
The CX-3 does not transmit pitch bend changes. When
it receives pitch bend changes, a pitch bend effect will
be applied. The range in which pitch bend will occur
can be specified by the Global mode Group 3 “MIDI P.
Bend Range” parameter.
Inquiry Message Request [F0, 7E, nn, 06, 01, F7]
Inquiry Message [F0, 7E, nn, 06, 02, (nine bytes), F7]
When an Inquiry Message Request is received, the
CX-3 will transmit an Inquiry Message with content
that signifies “I am a Korg CX-3, system version ...”
Transmitting sound settings and other data (Data
Dump)
Control change
Program and global settings can be transmitted as
MIDI exclusive messages. The action of transmitting
MIDI exclusive messages to an external device is
called Data Dump.
[Bn, cc, vv]
(n: channel, cc: control change number, vv: value)
• Control changes can be turned on/ off by the Global
mode Group 4 “MIDI Rx C. Change” parameter.
By performing a data dump, you can save sound
settings or other types of data on an external device,
or change the sounds or settings on another CX-3.
To silence all notes
The CX-3 uses the following three types of data dump.
All Note Off (CC#123) [Bn, 7B, 00] (value is 00)
When this message is received, all currently-sounding
notes will be turned off (as though all keys were
released). However, any decay of the notes will
remain.
• Dump All Program, Dump Global, or Dump All
Prog+Global transmits or receives internal memory
data.
When the CX-3 receives one of these data dumps, the
data is written directly into internal memory; it is not
necessary for you to perform the Write operation.
All Sound Off (CC#120) [Bn, 78, 00] (value is 00)
When this message is received, all sound currently
being produced will be silenced. While the All Note
Off message allows the decay of the notes to remain,
All Sound Off causes the sound to be silenced imme-
diately.
• Dump Program transmits or receives data for the
program in the edit buffer.
When the CX-3 receives one of these data dumps, the
data is written into the edit buffer, so if you wish to
save it in internal memory you must perform the
Write operation. The Write operation can be per-
formed on the CX-3 (refer to p.15 “Writing a pro-
gram”), or by using a MIDI exclusive Program Write
Request.
However, these messages are intended for use in
emergency situations, and are not used during a
performance.
To reset all controllers
• In Global mode, a data dump can be performed when
the Dump Program, Dump All Program, Dump
Global, or Dump All Prog+Global commands are
displayed. A data dump will also be transmitted when
a dump request is received if the “MIDI Rx Sys Exc”
parameter is set to Ena.
Reset All Controllers (CC#121) [Bn, 79, 00] (value is 00)
When this message is received, the values of all
currently-operating controllers will be reset.
Data that is received by Dump Program can be written
into internal memory by a Write Request.
About system exclusive messages
Since system exclusive messages can be used by each
manufacturer as they wish, these messages are used
mainly to transmit or receive sound data or editing
data for parameters that are specific to a particular
device. The system exclusive message format for the
CX-3 is [F0, 42, 3n, 5B, ff, ... , F7].
F0: Exclusive status
If notes “hang” (fail to stop)
If a note refuses to stop sounding, press the [EXIT]
key.
42: Korg ID
3n: [n=0–F] Global MIDI channel 1–16
5B: CX-3 model ID
ff: Function ID (type of message)
–
F7: End of exclusive
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3. Voice name list
og
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No
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The CX-3 does not respond correctly to MIDI data
from an external device
4. Troubleshooting
• If you are receiving MIDI exclusive messages, is the
“MIDI Rx Sys Exc” parameter set to Ena?
Check the setting of this parameter.
Power does not turn on
• Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet?
Check the connection. .......................................... (see p.6)
• Does the CX-3 support the message that is being
transmitted?
• Is the power switch turned ON?
Make sure that the power switch is ON.
Operating a pedal switch or expression pedal
connected to the rear panel does not produce the
intended operation
No sound
• Are the other devices or headphones connected
correctly?
Check the connections. ........................................ (see p.6)
• Have you selected Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 for the Global
mode Group 1 “Prog Up Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl”
parameters?
It is possible to assign multiple functions to a pedal
switch or expression pedal. However if a pedal switch
etc. is assigned to the Global mode Group 1 “Prog Up
Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl” parameter, the Global
setting will take priority, and the setting of Normal
Edit mode or EX Edit mode will be ignored. Check the
settings of these parameters.
• Is the power of your amp or mixer turned on?
• Is the [MASTER LEVEL] knob raised?
• Is the Global mode Group 4 “MIDI Local” parameter
turned On?
Check the setting of this parameter.
• Are the bars of Drawbar 1 or 2 pulled out?
Pull out some of the bars.
Moving the bars does not affect the sound
Unexpected things occur when the CX-3 is connected
to an external MIDI device
• Is the setting of the DRAWBAR SELECT section
correct?
If you wish to play using the bars, select UPPER
[DRAWBAR 1] or UPPER [DRAWBAR 2]. ....... (see p.8)
• Is there a CC# conflict?
The CX-3 can transmit most of the operations of its
front panel keys and drawbars etc. as control change
numbers. This means that with the factory settings,
some of the control change numbers will conflict with
standard MIDI devices, and when the CX-3 is con-
nected via MIDI to other devices, these control
changes will coincide with different functions on the
other device, producing unexpected results.
Check the Global mode Group 6 and 7 CC# param-
eters, and turn off unneeded parameters or change
their CC#.
Percussion is not applied
• Is the setting of the DRAWBAR SELECT section
correct?
If you wish to use the keys of the percussion section,
select UPPER [DRAWBAR 2] in the DRAWBAR
SELECT section. .................................................. (see p.11)
• Is the Normal Edit mode “DB Preset’s Perc” param-
eter set to Ena?
Check the setting of this parameter. ................ (see p.11)
• Are the percussion-related parameters set correctly?
The percussion “soft” value is determined by adding
the Normal Edit mode “Percussion Normal Level”
parameter value to the “Percussion Soft Offset”
parameter value. If the sum is less than 0, no percus-
sion will be heard................................................ (see p.18)
Rotary speaker effect is not applied
• Is the amp selection correct?
Select either Type 1 or Type 2 for the Normal Edit
mode or EX Edit mode Group 4 “Amp Type” param-
eter. If you select Pre Amp, the rotary speaker cannot
be used.
................................................................................ (see p.19)
The CX-3 does not respond to MIDI data from an
external device
• Is the MIDI cable connected correctly?
Check the connection. ........................................ (see p.27)
• Is the global MIDI channel set correctly?
Check the setting.
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5. Specifications and options
Operation of included Expression pedal
Fortissimo function
Tone generator section
This allows you to selectively emphasise parts of your
performance.
Tone generator: Tone wheel organ modeling tone
generator
As shown in the diagram, the pedal angle is 30° when
fully raised. The pedal will rest at any point you take
your foot off from fully raised to standard position.
If you depress the pedal further from standard
position, it will return to standard position when you
take your foot off.
Polyphony: Full keyboard polyphony
Modes
Normal mode, EX mode, Normal Edit mode, EX Edit
mode, Global mode
Effect section
Also, by adjusting the screw on the bottom, you may
adjust the spring return range from 0°–10°.
Vibrato/ chorus, rotary speaker, overdrive, reverb
Number of programs
Normal mode: 64 (A-1–H-8)
EX mode: 64 (A-1–H-8)
Range of free
movement
20°
Keyboard
30°
61 note
Standard position
0–10° Spring return range
Controllers
DRAWBAR SELECT section:
[DRAWBAR 1] key, [DRAWBAR 2] key, [PRESET
DRAWBAR] key (these are for the Upper tone generator)
[DRAWBAR 1] key, [DRAWBAR 2] key, [PRESET
DRAWBAR] key (these are for the Lower tone generator)
DRAWBAR section: Drawbar 1, Drawbar 2
PERCUSSION section: [ON] key, [SOFT] key, [FAST]
key, [3rd] key
ROTARY section: [ON] key, [STOP] key, [FAST] key
VIBRATO CHORUS section: [UPPER] key, [LOWER]
key, [VIBRATO/ CHORUS] knob
AMP section: [MASTER LEVEL] knob, [TREBLE]
knob, [BASS] knob, [REVERB OFFSET] knob
Other: [EXPRESSION/ OVERDRIVE] knob, [DIS-
PLAY] key, [EX MODE] key, [EDIT] key, [GLOBAL]
key, [WRITE/ ENTER] key, [EXIT] key, PROGRAM
[1]–[8] keys, [√ ][®] keys, [+]/ [–] keys, [SPLIT] key
Selectable pedal angle
As shown below, you may change the pedal angle to
fit your plying position.
To select pedal angle
1. Loosen hook screw with a screwdriver.
2. Move the pedal body to the position in the illustration.
3. Retighten the hook screw.
Standing performance
Seated performance
Outputs
OUTPUT L, R jacks:
Maximum output level ..... +17.5 [dBu]
Load impedance ..... 10 [k-ohm] or more
PHONES jack:
hook screw
Maximum output level ..... 50 mw @ 32 ohms /
channel
Control inputs
EXPRESSION PEDAL jack
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL/ SW 1, 2 jacks
hook screw
Other
MIDI IN connector, MIDI OUT connector, MIDI
THRU controller, AC power supply connector, Power
switch
Dimensions (W x D x H)
1,082 x 403 x 148 (mm)
Cable storage
Weight
Store the cable as shown.
17 kg
Power consumption
14 W
Included items
Power cable, Expression pedal
Options
XVP-10 EXP/ VOL pedal, EXP-2 Foot Controller, PS-1
Pedal Switch, MIDI cable
*Appearance and specifications of this product may change
without notice. (As of September, 2000.)
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6. MIDI implementation chart
[ COMBO ORGAN ]
CX-3
Date : 2000. 06. 15
Ver. 1.0
Function
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
1 – 16
Memorized
Basic
Default
1 – 16
Channel
1 – 16
Changed
1 – 16
X
X
Memorized
Messages
Altered
3
X
Mode
IIIIIIII
Note
36 – 96
36 – 96
Number
True Voice
IIIIIIII
36 – 96
Note On
Note Off
1 – 127
0 – 127
Velocity
X
X
Polyphonic (Key)
Monophonic (Channel)
X
X
X
X
Aftertouch
Pitch Bend
X
O
16 – 24 *2
70 – 78 *2
81, 82, 83 *2
84, 85, 86 *2
87, 88, 94, 95 *2
79 *2
Drawbar 1
Drawbar 2
Rotary ON FAST STOP
V/C Select Upper Lower
Percussion ON SOFT FAST 3rd *1
Upper Drawbar Select
Lower Drawbar Select
Expression
Hold
Wheel Brake
AMP Gain
*1
*1
*1
*1
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Control
Change
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
80 *2
11 *2
64 *2
93 *2
92 *2
91 *2
Reverb Level
Program
Change
*3
O
0 – 127
O
0 – 127
0 – 127
Variable Range
IIIIIIII
O
*4, *5
O
System Exclusive
X
X
X
X
X
X
Song Position
Song Select
Tune
System
Common
X
X
Clock
Command
X
X
System
Real Time
Local On/Off
All Notes Off
Active Sense
Reset
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
Aux
Messages
X
Notes *1: Transmitted and received when Global MIDI Tx C.Chng and MIDI Rx C.Chng are set to "ENA" are respectively ENA.
*2: Factory setting. User editable.
*3: Received when Global mode MIDI Rx PrgChng parameter is set to "ENA".
*4: Received when Global mode MIDI Rx Sys Exc parameter is set to "ENA".
*5: In addition to Korg exclusive messages, Inquiry and Master Volume are supported.
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
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X
: Yes
: No
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Index
C
O
Connections ......................................................... 6
Computer...................................................... 27
Expression pedal............................................ 6
MIDI connections ........................................... 6
MIDI data filer ............................................... 28
MIDI keyboard .............................................. 28
MIDI sequencer ............................................ 27
MIDI tone generator with velocity................. 28
Pedal switch ................................................... 6
Copy
Options............................................................... 33
Overdrive ........................................................... 13
P
Pedal
Expression pedal
Adjusting the minimum level (Exp Minimum
Level) .................................................. 22
Adjusting the sensitivity (Exp Pd 1 Calibra-
tion)..................................................... 26
Assigning a function.......................... 20, 22
Assigning a MIDI Control Change No. .... 25
Pedal switch
Copying a program ....................................... 16
Copying drawbar parameters ....................... 14
D
Assigning a function................................ 22
Setting the polarity (Pedal 1/2 Sw Polarity)
............................................................ 23
Percussion ......................................................... 11
Program
Data Dump................................................... 26, 28
Demo songs
Demo song name list ................................... 31
Listening to the demo songs ........................ 13
Display
Drawbar levels ................................................ 7
Icons ............................................................... 7
In EX mode..................................................... 7
In Normal mode.............................................. 7
Drawbar
About programs.............................................. 8
Changing the program name (Rename) ...... 21
Changing the program name when you save
.................................................................. 16
Copying a program ....................................... 16
Program name list ........................................ 31
Returning a program to the factory settings .... 16
Selecting a program ....................................... 8
Swap Program.............................................. 25
Copying drawbar parameters ....................... 14
Drawbar 1 ................................................... 2, 9
Drawbar 2
EX Drawbar........................................... 2, 9
EX Percussion ...................................... 2, 9
Drawbar parameters (Group 2) .................... 17
DRAWBAR section......................................... 2
DRAWBAR SELECT section ......................... 3
Editing the drawbar parameters ................... 14
How the drawbars work................................ 27
R
S
Reverb.......................................................... 13, 19
Rotary speaker ............................................ 12, 25
Shortcut ............................................................... 7
Specifications..................................................... 33
Split
M
MIDI ................................................................... 27
About MIDI ................................................... 27
Data dump .............................................. 26, 28
Local Control On settings............................. 28
MIDI Channel settings (Group 2) ................. 23
MIDI Control Channel settings (Group 5, 6)
............................................................ 24, 25
MIDI Filter settings (Group 4)....................... 23
MIDI implementation chart................................. 34
MIDI messages
Playing a split ............................................... 11
V
Vibrato and chorus............................................. 12
W
Writing a program .............................................. 15
Writing global settings ....................................... 16
About system exclusive messages .............. 30
Bank select................................................... 29
Control change ............................................. 30
If notes "hang" (fail to stop) .......................... 30
MIDI channels .............................................. 29
Note-on/off ................................................... 29
Pitch bend .................................................... 30
Program change........................................... 29
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