Korg i3 HD, Owner'S Manual

Main Features

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg i3 Music Workstation.
To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please 
read this manual carefully.

About this Manual

The documentation for the i3 consists of the following:

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recautions (printed material)

This material explains how to safely use the i3.

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Quick Start Guide (printed)

Read this manual first. This guide explains the basic opera-
tions of the i3.

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Owner’s Manual (this document, PDF)

This manual explains the details on using the i3.

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Voice Name List (PDF)

This is a list of the styles (auto-accompaniment), sound 
sets, demo songs and other data used on the i3.
Download the PDF from the following Korg website.
www.korg.com

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Conventions in this manual

Symbols 

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Note

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Tip

These symbols respectively indicate a caution, a supplementary 
note, or a tip.

Example screen displays

The contents of the displays shown in this manual are examples 
only. The actual display contents may differ.

Main Features

Playing with different sounds

The i3 features a large number of sounds from 
many different instruments, and rhythm pat-
terns in a variety of genres.  ................page 12

Ready to play with a single touch 

(set list function)

The set list function lets you record and recre-
ate the custom settings you like for your own 
use—convenient when playing live.  ....page 16

Playing along with a style (auto-

accompaniment)

You can select from different genres or 
“styles,” which include a backing band and 
rhythm accompaniment. Try playing a melody 
in your right hand while playing a chord with 
your left hand. ......................................... page 17

Support in playing chords (Chord 

mode)

This mode lets you play chord progressions 
along with patterns at the touch of a button, 
even if you don’t know how to play chords on 
the keyboard. Suggested chords are already 
preset in each style. ...............................page 18

MIDI/audio recorder and player

An onboard MIDI/audio recorder and player 
lets you play along with your favorite songs 
or make easy recordings. With the i3, you can 
play back MP3, WAV and SMF files stored on 
a USB flash drive. It’s also easy to record your 
own playing.  ..................................... page 21, 22

Adding effects to sounds

You can add distortion or reverb to sounds, giving the sound a 
different character.  ........................................................... page 14, 19