HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 (01) PDF Document

The HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 has the following features:

Memory Capacity: Supports up to 126 banks, segmented as follows: (M1:64 banks, WS: 40 banks, DS8:24 banks, A1:16 banks)

Pre-Loaded Soundbanks: Comes with 73 pre-loaded soundbanks, including 57 from Korg ROM cards. Additionally, it contains 11 Hypersynth categorized banks specifically for M1 and more.

Touch Pad Accessibility: Instantly switch between different banks using 4 touch pads.

Display: Features a 128×128 pixel OLED display (free angle).

Adaptive Display: Automatic rotation feature corrects display orientation if the card is inserted in reverse, especially useful for rack-mount devices.

Enhanced Memory Protection: An independent “Memory Protect” option for each bank, offering protection without locking the entire card.

Customization: Allows user-defined names for banks.

Quick Bank Navigation: Easily navigate between banks via the bank list menu.

Efficient Management: Use the “Bank Copy” function to duplicate banks without overwriting the internal memory of the synth.

Battery-Free: Operates without the need for a battery.

Robust Build: CNC metal case sporting a scratch-resistant grey anodized finish.

Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for the Korg “MCR-03” RAM card.

Extensive Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Korg M1, M1-EX, M1R, M1R-EX, T1, T2, T3, WS, WS-EX, WS-A/D, DS8, and A1.

The M1 dedicated features for the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 are:

Format Decoding: Displays the format of the selected bank on the main screen.(100prg/100cmb, 50prg/50cmb/4200seq, 7700seq)

Program Capturing: Presents valuable details about the chosen program, including its compatibility with M1/M1EX, or any requirements for an external PCM card.

Program Listing: Showcases 8 program names simultaneously, allowing for quick access and browsing of desired sounds.

Bank Info: Provides a comprehensive report highlighting the number of programs in the chosen bank that utilize M1 waveforms, M1EX waveforms, or External PCM card waveforms.

The WaveStation (WS) dedicated feature for the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 is:

Dynamic Update: Automatically updates the card name on the Wavestation display upon selecting a new bank on the Hcard.

To install the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, follow these steps:

1. Power Off: Ensure that your synthesizer is powered off before inserting the memory card.

2. Insert the Card: Locate the memory card slot on your synthesizer and gently insert the Hcard-101, making sure it is securely in place.

3. Power On: Turn on your synthesizer. The device should automatically recognize the Hcard-101.

When you initially power up your device with the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 inserted, it will automatically display a startup message for 4 seconds before transitioning to the configuration menu. This step allows you to customize the Hcard-101 to your specific device.

Within the configuration menu, use the [▼] and [▲] buttons to select your device. Once you’ve made your selection, press the [■] button. The Hcard will automatically restart and display a splash screen for the selected device mode.

For users of the Korg M1R or WS-A/D (Rack Mounted Unit), be aware that the adaptive display feature rotates the screen. When this feature is active, the functions of the square [■] and circle [●] buttons will be reversed. Apart from this, all other content and details within the manual remain consistent and identical for both the M1 and M1R, as well as the WS and WS-A/D models.

In M1 mode, the main menu of the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 displays several fields and has the following functions:

Field [1] Active Bank Number: Shows the active bank number. For the M1, the range is from 00 to 63.

Field [2] Active Bank Name: Shows the name of the active bank.

Field [3] Protection Status: Indicates the protection status of the active bank.

Field [4] Active Bank Format: Indicates the active bank format. Possible formats include: “100prg/100cmb”, “50p/50c/4200sq”, and “7700-SEQ”.

Button [▲]: Press to increase the active bank number by +1. Hold for 1 second to increase the bank number more rapidly by +10.

Button [▼]: Press to decrease the active bank number by -1. Hold for 1 second to decrease the bank number more rapidly by -10.

Button [■] (M1) or [●] (M1R): Access the tools menu.

Button [●] (M1) or [■] (M1R): Access the bank selection menu.

In the M1 mode Tools Menu on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, you can explore and adjust various features and settings. The available options are:

1. Write Protect: This function allows you to secure a particular bank, preventing any accidental changes or overwrites.

2. Rename Bank: Utilize this feature to give a custom name to a bank for easy identification and retrieval. (Not functional for Korg Tx Series)

3. Copy Bank: This allows you to make a duplicate of a specific bank, which can be useful when creating variations or backups.

4. Help [QR CODE]: It displays a QR code. By scanning this QR code with a compatible device, such as a smartphone, you’ll be directed to the PDF version of this manual.

5. Capture PRG: Use this to “capture” the current program settings and name. (Not functional for Korg Tx Series)

6. List PRG: This option displays a list of all the programs stored in the selected bank. (Not functional for Korg Series)

Renaming a bank on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 in M1 mode must be carried out with the assistance of the Korg M1 UI. When you access the Rename Menu on the Hcard and modify the name of program:00 through the M1, the Hcard captures this name and assigns it to the active bank.

Step-by-Step Renaming Instructions:

1. Ensure program:00 of the card is active on the M1.

2. On the M1, press the [Edit Prog] button, followed by the [9] button to access the Rename page.

3. Enter your new name then press [Write] button, followed by the [YES] button.

4. The bank name will be updated, and the Hcard will transition from the rename menu back to the main menu.

The Copy Bank function allows you to make a duplicate of a specific bank. This function operates independently of the M1, ensuring there’s no risk to the internal memory of your synthesizer.

Title Bar: The topmost bar displays the menu name, “Copy Bank Menu”.

Source: This indicates the origin of the data you wish to copy. In the displayed instance, the source is set to bank number ’00’.

Target: Here you can determine where you’d like the source data to be copied to. The given example shows the target bank set to ’34’.

[▼] & [▲]: These triangle buttons allow you to scroll through different banks.

[■] M1 or [●] M1R: This button allows you to exit the menu without performing any copying action.

[●] M1 or [■] M1R: Selecting this will initiate the copying process, duplicating the contents from the source bank to the target bank.

The Program Capture function on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 allows you to instantly view specific details about a program. Upon selecting capture prg from the tools menu, a prompt appears, awaiting the capture of a new program. To proceed, you must navigate to a different program on the M1 using the [up] and [down] buttons or by inputting a specific number. When you choose a new program, the Hcard immediately presents the program details, including:

Program Number and Name: The program’s identification number and name.

Mode: The oscillator mode (Single, Double, and Drums).

OSC1> Type and Waveform Number: The sound source type (M1-INT, EX-INT, PCMCRD) and waveform number for the first oscillator, along with its name.

OSC2> Type and Number: The sound source type and waveform number for the second oscillator, along with its name.

This function helps verify which PCM sound type a program references, ensuring compatibility with your hardware setup (M1, M1-EX, or with an external PCM card).

To load a bank into the M1 internal memory from the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, follow these steps on the M1:

1. Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss.

2. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. Navigate using the [Global] button followed by the [6] button.

3. Confirm that the format of the active Hcard’s bank aligns with the M1 memory allocation.

4. On the M1, press [global] followed by the [8] button. Then, hit the [Load] button and confirm with [YES].

To save a bank from a Korg M1 onto the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, first make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu and select one of the user banks from 34 to 63.

1. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.

2. Disable the card memory protection in the M1 global menu by pressing the [Global] button followed by the [6] button.

3. Verify that the Hcard’s active bank format corresponds with the M1’s memory allocation.

4. On the M1, press [global] followed by the [9] button. Then, hit the [Save] button and confirm with [YES].

Though the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 is pre-formatted, you can alter the format of the active bank. Ensure the Hcard is on the Main menu before proceeding.

1. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.

2. Disable the card memory protection in the M1 global menu by pressing the [Global] button followed by the [6] button.

3. On the M1, navigate through the format page using: [global] > [9] > [+Page] buttons.

4. Choose the desired format type using [UP] & [Down] buttons. Subsequently, press the [FORMAT] button and validate with [YES].

The HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 comes with 34 pre-loaded soundbanks for the Korg M1/M1R/Tx Series. The layout is as follows:

Yes, the Korg Tx series offers limited capability for accessing external memory cards. These synthesizers do not provide live access to the card. Instead, you can only load an entire bank into the internal memory or save a full bank from the internal memory to the Hcard. Some functions in the tools menu, such as Rename, Capture, and List, are not operational in Tx mode.

To rename a bank, utilize the Korg WS UI. Any name assigned to the card in WS will be reflected in the active bank on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101.

1. On the Hcard, select the bank you wish to rename.

2. Make sure the protection for the active bank is set to OFF.

3. Ensure the card protection on the WS is deactivated. To verify, press the [Global] button on the WS.

4. Within the WS global menu, press the [UTIL] button, then [NAME]. Input the new name and press the [Write] button.

5. The bank name is now updated. Complete!

To load a bank into the WS internal memory from the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, follow these steps on the WS:

1. Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss.

2. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. To verify, press the [Global] button on the WS.

3. Within the WS global menu, press the [UTIL] button to navigate to the Utilities page.

4. Within the Utilities page, select ‘CARD’ for the ‘From’ option and choose your preferred location, ‘RAM1-3’, for the ‘To’ option.

5. Depending on your goal, hit either the [COPY] or [MOVE] button.

6. The WS will display a confirmation message: ‘BANK COPY FINISHED’.

To save a bank onto the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 25 to 39.

1. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.

2. Disable the card memory protection in the WS global menu by pressing [Global] button.

3. Within the WS global menu, press the [UTIL] button to navigate to the Utilities page.

4. Within the Utilities page, choose your preferred location, ‘RAM1-3 or Internal ROM’, for the ‘From’ option then select ‘CARD’ for the ‘To’ option.

5. Depending on your goal, hit either the [COPY] or [MOVE] button.

6. The WS will display a confirmation message: ‘BANK COPY FINISHED’.

The HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 comes with 25 pre-loaded soundbanks for the Korg WaveStation and WS-A/D. The layout is as follows:

No. Due to the limitations of the Korg DS-8 operating system, it is not possible to rename the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 bank in DS-8 mode. In this scenario, all bank names remain unchanged and are pre-set by the factory.

To load a bank into the DS-8 internal memory from the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, follow these steps on the DS-8:

1. Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss.

2. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. To verify, press the [Function] followed by [4].

3. Within the DS-8 function menu, press the [6] button to navigate to the ‘load’ submenu.

4. Ensure that bank ‘1’ is selected.

5. Press the [YES] button followed by [YES] for confirmation.

6. The DS-8 will display a confirmation message: ‘LOAD COMPLETED’.

To save a bank onto the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, first make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 05 to 23.

1. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.

2. Disable the card memory protection in the DS-8 by pressing the [Function] button followed by [4].

3. Within the DS-8 function menu, press the [5] button to navigate to the ‘save’ submenu.

4. Ensure that bank ‘1’ is selected.

5. Press the [YES] button followed by [YES] for confirmation.

6. The DS-8 will display a confirmation message: ‘SAVE COMPLETED’.

The HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 comes with 5 pre-loaded soundbanks for the Korg DS-8. Banks #05 to #23 are reserved for user sound storage.

Renaming a bank on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 in A1 mode must be carried out with the assistance of the Korg A1 UI. When you access the Rename Menu on the Hcard and modify the name of program:00 through the A1, the Hcard captures this name and assigns it to the active bank.

Step-by-Step Renaming Instructions:

1. Ensure program:00 of the card is active on the A1.

2. Ensure Hcard main menu is selected.

3. On the A1, press the [WRITE] button, followed by the [RENAME] button to access the Rename page.

4. Enter your new name then press [EXIT] button.

5. On Hcard, navigate to the rename menu: Tools > Rename.

6. On A1, Press [WRITE] button followed by [YES].

7. The bank name will be updated, and the Hcard will transition from the rename menu back to the main menu.

To load a bank into the A1 internal memory from the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, follow these steps on the A1:

1. Backup your internal memory to prevent data loss.

2. Ensure the internal memory protection is disabled. To verify, press the [UTILITY] followed by [MEMO].

3. Within the A1 Utility menu, press the [CARD] button to navigate to the ‘Load/Save’ page.

4. Initiate the load process by pressing [LOAD], then confirm by selecting [YES].

5. The A1 will display a confirmation message: ‘COMPLETED’.

To save a bank onto the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101, make sure the Hcard displays the Main menu then select one of the user banks from 09 to 15.

1. Ensure the protection for the active bank on Hcard is turned OFF.

2. Ensure card is selected as the program source on A1, you can verify this by pressing the [INT/CARD] button.

3. To navigate to the A1 ‘Load/Save’ page, press the [UTILITY] followed by [CARD] and [SAVE].

4. On Hcard, navigate to the ‘Save/Write’ menu by pressing the [■] button then selecting item 5 from the list.

5. On A1, Press the [YES] button to initiate the save process.

6. The A1 will display a confirmation message: ‘WRITE PROTECTED RAM CARD INSERTED’

7. The bank will be stored, and the Hcard will transition from the ‘Save/Write’ menu back to the main menu.

8. On A1, Press [EXIT] two times followed by the [PLAY] button to get back to play mode and check the stored bank.

The HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 includes 8 pre-installed soundbanks for the Korg A1. Banks #09 to #15 are reserved for user sound storage.

Bank Selection Notice: Due to the Korg A1’s operating system limitations, the message ‘WRITE PROTECTED RAM CARD INSERTED’ will display each time a new bank is selected, irrespective of the bank’s write-protection status. This is expected behavior. To clear this message, press the [EXIT] button on the A1.

In the Test Menu, diagnostic evaluations are performed to confirm the hardware is functioning as expected.

SYSTEM RAM: PASS signifies the system RAM of the Hcard is operating correctly. ‘FAIL’ would suggest a malfunction in the RAM circuitry.

FLASH R/W: PASS indicates successful read/write operations for the flash memory. ‘FAIL’ would imply a problem with the flash memory operations.

TCH CABLE: PASS confirms a secure connection via the 8-pin FFC cable between the Hcard’s main board and touch board. A ‘Disconnect!’ status would mean the cable isn’t properly connected.

OLED TEST: DONE notes the completion of the OLED display test. This requires user verification to confirm the display’s functionality, as ‘DONE’ simply means the test cycle finished and doesn’t automatically imply the OLED is in perfect condition.

The menu also has button functions:

[●]: Rerun the diagnostic tests.

[■]: Exit the Test Menu and reboot the Hcard-101.

If you are experiencing issues with the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 not performing correctly or failing to execute save/write operations as expected, ensure that you have selected the appropriate MODE from the configuration menu to align the Hcard’s settings with your specific Korg device.

This typically occurs if the M1 is referencing a program number that exceeds the range of the active bank on the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 or vice versa. For instance, if the M1’s internal memory is configured for 100 programs/100 combinations and the Hcard’s active bank is set for 50 programs/50 combinations, and you attempt to select program #85, the M1 will not switch to the Hcard. To resolve this, choose a program within the range of 00-49 before attempting to switch to the card.

The Capture/List function requires a short duration to read data from the memory card bus. During this brief interval, the bus is engaged by the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101. If the M1 attempts to access the bus while it’s occupied and encounters a busy status, it will default back to its internal memory. To avoid this, it is recommended that users wait at least half a second after selecting a new program on the M1 before initiating a capture.

This typically indicates that the 8-pin FFC (Flat Flexible Cable) connecting the main board and the touch board of the HYPERSYNTH HCARD-101 is not properly seated. To resolve this issue, the user or technician needs to carefully open the Hcard to inspect the FFC cable and its socket. It’s essential to check that the connections on both the main board and the touch board are secure and properly aligned.

Memory Size: 4 Megabytes, capable of storing 126 banks.

Compatibility: Korg M1, M1-EX, M1R, M1R-EX, T1, T2, T3, WaveStation series (WS, WS-EX, WS A/D), DS8, and A1 models.

Operating System: Comes with the initial version 1.5 installed.

USB Connection: 1 Micro USB connector, utilized solely for debugging purposes and connection to the H-Display module.

Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts Standby; 2 Watts Maximum (powered at 5V DC, via the Korg memory card slot).

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD): 6.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 1.6 cm (7.7cm x 14.2cm x 3.0cm with packing).

WEIGHT: 0.1 Kg (0.18 Kg with packing).