Troubleshooting; Specifications; Making Detailed Settings - Korg microkey User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg microKEY USB powered keyboard. To help
you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
In order to take full advantage of this product, you'll need to create settings
in the host application that you're using. Please follow the directions as
described in the owner's manual of your host application to define these
settings.
Parts and their functions
1. Keyboard
There are thirty-seven velocity-sensitive keys that transmit note messages.
2. Power LED
The indicator lights up when the power is turned on.
3. OCTAVE DOWN / OCTAVE UP buttons
These select the pitch of the keyboard in steps of an octave.
The pitch will shift downward by one octave each time you press the OCTAVE
DOWN button. The pitch will shift upward by one octave each time you press
the OCTAVE UP button.
Octave shift status Octave LED color
±0
Unlit
+1 / -1 Green
+2 / -2 Orange
+3 / -3 Red
+4 / -4 Blinking red
By pressing the OCTAVE DOWN button and OCTAVE UP button
simultaneously you can reset the octave shift to +/-0.
4. PITCH wheel
This wheel transmits pitch bend messages.
5. MOD wheel
This wheel transmits modulation messages.
6. USB-B connectors
Connect the microKEY to your computer with a USB cable via this port.
7. USB-A connectors
These connectors function as a USB hub. You can connect up to two USB devices.
Do not connect a bus-powered USB device that requires current
consumption of over 100mA.
Setup
Operating requirements
Windows
Computer: Computer that has a USB port and satisfies the requirements
for running Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (a USB chipset
made by the Intel Corporation is recommended)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3(32bit) or later, or Microsoft
Windows Vista SP2 (32bits, 64bit) or Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)
Mac OS X
Computer: Apple Macintosh computer with an Intel or PowerPC
processor that has a USB port and satisfies the requirements
for running Mac OS X
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Keyboard operation is not guaranteed with all computers that satisfy these
system requirements.
Connections and power
Connection example
Connecting the microKEY to your computer
1.
Make sure that no USB device is connected to either USB-A connector.
2.
Use a USB cable to connect the microKEY to a USB port on your computer.
The power to the microKEY will turn on and the power LED will light up.
When you first connect the microKEY to your computer, the standard USB-
MIDI driver for your operating system will be installed automatically.
Do not connect the unit to the computer if a USB device is connected to
either of the USB-A connectors.
When you connect the microKEY to your computer via a USB hub, be sure
to connect the USB hub to the power supply.
Connecting a USB device to one of the USB-A connectors
1.
Make sure that the microKEY is connected to your computer and that the
power is turned on.
2.
Connect a USB device to one of the USB-A connectors.
Do not connect a USB device to either of the USB-A connectors before the
installation of the USB hub driver and USB-MIDI driver is complete.
If the microKEY's MIDI IN or MIDI OUT port is currently being used by application
software on the computer, do not connect or disconnect any USB devices.
Do not connect a USB hub to the microKEY's USB-A connectors.
Turning off the power
1.
Disconnect any USB devices connected to the USB-A connectors.
2.
Disconnect the microKEY from your computer. The power to the microKEY
will turn off and the power LED will go dark.
Do not turn off the power to the microKEY if a USB device is connected to
the USB-A terminal.
Installing the driver
Installation
When you first connect the microKEY to your computer, the standard USB-
MIDI driver for your operating system will be installed automatically.
If you're using Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7, the USB-MIDI driver that
is automatically installed won't allow you to use the microKEY with
multiple applications simultaneously.
If you want to use the microKEY with multiple applications simultaneously,
you'll need to install the Korg USB-MIDI driver.
Even if you don't need to use the microKEY with multiple applications
simultaneously, we recommend that you install the Korg USB-MIDI driver
for more stable operation. You can download the Korg USB-MIDI driver
from the Korg website, and install it as described in the included
documentation.
http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com
If you want to use the microKEY with Mac OS X 10.4, you will need to
install the Korg USB-MIDI driver.
If you want to use the Korg Kontrol Editor, you'll need to install the Korg
USB-MIDI driver.
Driver ports
The microKEY's USB-MIDI I/O will be seen from the computer as 1IN-1OUT.
As shown in the following table, the name of the ports depend on which
operating system you're using, and whether or not you've installed the Korg
USB-MIDI driver.
OS MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Mac OS X 10.5 or Later microKEY KEYBOARD microKEY CTRL
Windows XP USB audio device USB audio device
Windows Vista/7 microKEY microKEY
Windows XP/Vista/7 + microKEY 1 KEYBOARD microKEY 1 CTRL
KORG USB-MIDI Driver
MIDI IN port
This is where MIDI messages from the microKEY's various controllers are
received. If you want to use the microKEY to control an application on your
computer, then select this port in the MIDI input settings of your application.
This is also used by the Korg Kontrol Editor to control the microKEY.
MIDI OUT port
This port is used by the Korg Kontrol Editor to control the microKEY.

Making detailed settings

The following settings cannot be edited from the microKEY itself, so you'll
need to use the Korg Kontrol Editor. You can download the Korg Kontrol
Editor from the Korg website.
http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com
MIDI channel
MIDI Channel [1...16]
This specifies which MIDI channel the microKEY will use to transmit note
messages, pitch bend messages, and MIDI messages that are sent when you
operate the [MOD] wheel. This should be set to match the MIDI channel of the
MIDI application that you are controlling.
Keyboard
The keyboard transmits note messages, and it is velocity sensitive.
You can specify the transposition and the velocity curve.
Transpose [-12...+12]
Use this to transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps.
The range is -12 to +12.
Velocity Curve [Velocity Curve 1...8 / Const Velocity]
The velocity curve determines how the force used when you play the keyboard
will affect the output level. You can choose one of three velocity curves, or
select a fixed velocity.
1 Requires strong strikes to produce an effect
2, 3 |
4 A normal curve
5 |
6 Allows even soft strikes to produce an effect
7 Allows medium-strength strikes to produce a constant but less
dynamic effect
8 Allows medium-strength strikes to produce a constant but less
dynamic effect (less dynamic than with Curve 7)
Const The velocity value will always be constant
Const Velocity Value [1...127]
This specifies the velocity value that is transmitted if the velocity curve is set
to Const. This is useful for sounds such as organ, etc.
[MOD] wheel
The [MOD] wheel transmits a control change message. With the factory settings,
a modulation message (CC#1) is assigned. You can specify whether this wheel
will be enabled or disabled, the control change number, and the values that
will be transmitted when you move the wheel up or down.
Wheel Enable [Disable/Enable]
Enables or disables the wheel.
If the wheel is disabled, operating the wheel will not transmit a MIDI message.
Control Change Number [0...127]
Specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted.
Upper Value [0...127]
Specifies the value of the control change message that is transmitted when
you move the wheel all the way up.
Lower Value [0...127]
Specifies the value of the control change message that is transmitted when
you move the wheel all the way down.
Restoring the factory settings
If you turn on the power while holding down the OCTAVE DOWN button
and OCTAVE UP button, the settings of the microKEY will return to their
factory-set default values, and the power LED will light up.
The process of restoring the factory settings will take several seconds after
you turn on the power. You must not turn off the power during this time.

Troubleshooting

Power does not turn on
• If you're using a passive (non-powered) USB hub, the microKEY may fail to
power-on because it is not getting enough power. If this is so, please connect the
microKEY to a powered USB hub or directly to your computer.
• If a device connected to one of the USB-A connectors can potentially draw a
high volume of current, the power to the microKEY may not turn on due to a
lack of power. In this case, remove the connected device.
Software does not respond
• Make sure that the microKEY has been detected by the connected computer.
If you are using Windows XP, go to the Control Panel, open "Sounds, Speech,
and Audio Devices" -> "Sounds and Audio Devices," and check the "Hardware"
tab page.
If you are using Windows Vista/7, go to the Control Panel, open "Hardware
and Sounds" -> "Device Manager," and check the "Sound, Video, and Game
Controllers" tab.
If you are using Mac OS X, open "Applications" -> "Utilities," then start "Audio
MIDI Setup."
For Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier, check the "MIDI Devices" tab.
For Mac OS X 10.6 or later, open and check the "MIDI Studio" window by
selecting "Show MIDI Window" from the "Window" menu.
• Make sure that the microKEY is selected in the MIDI port settings of the
application you're using.
• The application you're using might not support a specific function. Please check
the owner's manual of your host application.
• If the microKEY is connected to a computer via a USB hub and it does not function
properly, connect the microKEY directly to the USB-B connector, bypassing the
USB hub.
Keyboard does not respond to velocity
• Check the velocity curve setting of the keyboard.
The USB device connected to one of the USB-A connectors
does not function
• Do not connect a bus-powered USB device that requires current consumption
of over 100mA.
• The microKEY's USB-A connectors do not support a USB hub.

Specifications

Connectors: USB-B connector (for computer connection)
USB-A connector x 2 (as a USB hub)
Power supply: USB bus power mode
Current consumption: 500 mA or less
Dimensions(WxDxH): 565 x 139 x 54 mm / 22.24 x 5.47 x 2.13 inches
Weight: 1.0 kg / 2.21 lbs
Included items: USB cable, Owner's manual
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.