Troubleshooting; Specifications - Korg MICROKEY2-61AIR Owner's Manual

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1. Keyboard
The microKEY Air and microKEY are equipped with velocity-sensitive mini-keys.
2. Power Indicator
RED : (microKEY Air/microKEY)
Connected using the USB port and receiving power via USB.
BLUE : (microKEY Air)
Waiting to connect (Blinking) or connected (Steady) via a wireless connection.
PURPLE : (microKEY Air)
Indicates the battery level is low when connected via a wireless connection.
3. Octave DOWN and UP buttons
By transposing the keyboard up or down in one-octave steps, the Octave but-
tons provide access to the entire note range. Press either Octave button repeat-
edly to select the desired note range.
Octave shift status ±0 +1/-1 +2/-2 +3/-3 +4/-4(37 key only)
Octave LED color Unlit Green Orange Red Blinking red
TIP S imultaneously pressing the Octave UP and DOWN buttons will reset the
Octave shift back to ±0.
4. PITCH Bend wheel
Use this wheel to send pitch bend messages and add expression to your per-
formance. The spring-loaded center-zero design allows you to bend the pitch
up or down.
5. MOD wheel
Use this wheel to send modulation messages. The factory default control
change number is set to CC#1 (Modulation).
6. ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack (Pedal Input)
This standard 1/4" input jack can accept a PS-1 footswitch or DS-1H damper
pedal (sold separately). The factory default control change number is set to
CC#64 (Damper).
When the microKEY Air/microKEY is turned on, the polarity of the connected
foot switch is automatically detected. When using the foot switch, connect it
before turning on the microKEY Air/microKEY. Do not touch the pedal while
turning the microKEY Air/microKEY on.
7. USB Port
Use this USB-B port to connect the microKEY Air/microKEY to your computer
using a USB cable. Connecting the USB Cable will turn the microKEY On. If
the Mode Switch (microKEY Air) is set to USB (see below), connecting the
USB cable will turn the microKEY Air On.
8. Mode Switch (microKEY Air only)
The microKEY Air can connect to your computer via USB or Bluetooth Wireless.
WIRELESS : The microKEY Air connects to the computer via Bluetooth; power
is provided by the internal batteries.
USB : The microKEY Air connects to your computer using the USB cable; pow-
er is provided from the computer via USB.
Getting Connected
(Connecting via USB)
Connections and power
USB
Pedal switch
（PS-1pedal switch,
DS-1H damper pedal, etc.）
Computer
microKEY Air
microKEY
1. Mode Switch (microKEY Air Only)
Set the Mode Switch to USB and continue to Step 2. For the microKEY, skip to Step 2.
2. Connect the USB Cable
Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer; connect the other end
to the USB-B port on the microKEY or microKEY Air. Use only the USB cable
provided.Once connected to the computer, the microKEY Air/microKEY will
turn On; the Power Indicator LED will glow red.
Windows Users :
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When the microKEY Air/microKEY is first connected to your Windows com-
puter, the USB-MIDI driver pre-installed with the operating system will be
used automatically. This pre-installed USB-MIDI driver will not allow the mi-
croKEY Air or microKEY to access multiple programs or applications at the
same time. To remedy this situation, simply download the KORG USB-MIDI
driver at www.korg.com and install the driver as instructed with the support-
ing documentation.
Turning off the Power
1. Disconnect the USB Cable
Disconnect the USB cable from the microKEY Air or microKEY. Once discon-
nected the Power Indicator will go dark (unlit).
microKEY Air users : Set the Mode Switch set to USB before disconnecting the
USB cable.
Getting Connected
(Connecting via Bluetooth)
(microKEY Air only)
Installing the Batteries
Be sure the USB cable is disconnected from the mi-
croKEY Air before proceeding. Open the battery cover
on the rear panel and install two AA batteries. Be sure
to observe the correct polarity. Finally, close the battery
cover.
If the microKEY Air encounters an operational error
that connot be cleared or resolved by turning the
power On and Off, try removing and re-installing the batteries.
Connections and power
WIRELESS
Pedal switch
microKEY Air
(PS-1 pedal switch,
DS-1H damper pedal, etc.)
Using Bluetooth technology, the microKEY Air can create a wireless link to your
Mac or iOS device.
Connecting the microKEY Air to your iPhone/iPad
TIP To create a wireless connection with an iPhone/iPad, it must operating under
iOS 8 or later, and be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
1. Set the Mode Switch to WIRELESS
The microKEY Air will turn on, and the power LED will blink in blue to indi-
cate the connection standby mode.
2. Set the Bluetooth Connection
On the iPhone/iPad, start an iOS app compatible with Apple Bluetooth Low
Energy MIDI, and then set up the Bluetooth connection in the app. For the
procedure on setting up the connection, refer to the manual for your app. An
example using an Apple product and one using our product are shown below.
Example: Apple Inc. GarageBand
Open the song settings with at the top-right corner of the GarageBand
screen, and then select "Bluetooth MIDI Devices". In the Bluetooth MIDI De-
vices screen, select "microKEY2-xxAir", and then turn on the connection. Oth-
erwise, check that it has been connected.
Example: KORG Module for iPad/KORG Gadget for iPad
Open the Settings screen with at the top-left or top-right corner of the KORG
Module/KORG Gadget screen, and then tap "Scan" for "Bluetooth MIDI". In
the Bluetooth MIDI Devices screen, select "microKEY2-xxAir", and then turn
on the connection. Otherwise, check that it has been connected.
3. Observe the Power indicator
Once the connection has been established, the Power Indicator LED will
change from a blinking to a steady blue light.
Connecting the microKEY Air to your Mac
TIP To create a wireless connection to your Mac, it must operating under OS X
10.10 Yosemite or later, and be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
1. Set the Mode Switch to WIRELESS.
The microKEY Air will turn on, and the power LED will blink in blue to indi-
cate the connection standby mode.
2. Open the MAC Utilities.
On the Mac, open "Applications"→"Utilities", start "Audio MIDI Setup", and
then open the "MIDI Studio" window by selecting "Show MIDI Studio" from
the "Window" menu.
3. Set the Bluetooth Connection.
Double-click the "Bluetooth" icon to open the Bluetooth Configuration win-
dow, and then click the Connect button for "microKEY2-xxAir". When con-
nected, the power LED changes from blinking to lit in blue.
Turning off the power
1. Set the Mode Switch to USB.
This will turn off the wireless link and will turn the microKEY Air off; the
Power Indicator will go dark (unlit).
microKEY Air users : If your microKEY Air is connected to the computer via
USB, placing the switch in the USB position will active the USB connection,
and the unit will not turn off. In this case, you must also remove the USB cable
from the microKEY Air.
Customizing the MIDI Settings
Easy to use and simple in design, the Korg microKEY Air and microKEY also allow
you to access a variety of performance features and operational parameters using the
Korg Kontrol Editor software. The Korg Kontrol Editor is available as a download
directly from http://www.korg.com/corporate/distributors/ or from http://www.korg.com/
MIDI Channel
The MIDI channel microKEY Air/microKEY should be set to match the MIDI
channel of the software or application being used.
• MIDI Channel [1...16]
This specifies which MIDI channel the microKEY Air/microKEY will use to
transmit note messages, pitch bend messages, and other MIDI messages that are
sent when you use the MOD wheel, damper pedal, etc.
Keyboard
In addition to using the Octave UP/DOWN buttons on the front panel, you can
also transpose the microKEY Air and microKEY to play in any musical key. In
addition, the touch response of the keyboard (Velocity Curve) can be adjusted to
match your playing style or to create a different effect.
• Transpose [-12...+12]
The Transpose parameter can 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]
Adjust the velocity curve to determine how keyboard dynamics will affect the
output level. There are eight Velocity Curves to choose from; you can also select
any fixed velocity—ideal for replicating organs, harpsichords, and other instru-
ments that lack keyboard dynamics.
1 Heavy Requires a strong strike to produce the maximum effect.
2 A curve that's closer to normal than 1.
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3 A curve that's closer to normal than 2.
4 Normal A normal curve.
5 Allows even soft strikes to produce an effect.
6 A curve that allows even softer strikes than 5 to produce an effect.
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Allows medium-strength strikes to produce a constant but less
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dynamic effect.
Light A curve that is flatter than 7.
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Const – The velocity value will always be constant.
• Const Velocity Value [1...127]
If Const (Constant Velocity) is selected as the Velocity Curve, then this parame-
ter will be available to set the Constant Velocity Value. Every note will play with
the same MIDI value selected here.
Mod Wheel
By default, the MOD wheel is set to MIDI CC#1 (Modulation Amount). These param-
eters allow you to change this CC#, plus you can set upper and lower values for the
Modulation. In addition, the Function of the MOD wheel can be completely disabled.
• Wheel Enable [Disable/Enable]
When set to Disable, the wheel will not transmit any MIDI messages.
• Control Change Number [0...127]
You can select any MIDI CC#, allowing the MOD wheel to control nearly any
MIDI parameter.
• Upper Value [0...127]
This parameter specifies the value of the CC message that is transmitted when
the wheel is pushed all the way up.
• Lower Value [0...127]
This parameter specifies the value of the CC message that is transmitted when
the wheel is pulled all the way down.
Assignable Switch
By default, the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack is set to MIDI CC#64 (Damper). These
parameters allow you to change this CC#, plus you can set the polarity of the pedal,
or allow the microKEY Air/microKEY to detect the polarity automatically.
• Control Change Number [0...127]
You can select any MIDI CC#, allowing an attached pedal switch (sold separate-
ly) to control nearly any MIDI parameter.
• Polarity [Auto/-/+]
AUTO : When the microKEY Air/microKEY is turned on, the polarity of the foot
switch is automatically detected.
-, + : Choose one of these values to specify the polarity manually.
Wireless (microKEY Air only)
• Auto Power Off [Disable/Enable]
When Auto Power Off is set to Enable, the microKEY Air will automatically turn
off if no operations are performed after 4 hours. To turn the microKEY Air back
on after the Auto Power Off function has turned it off, set the Mode Switch to
USB, and then return it to the WIRELESS position.
• Battery Type [Ni-MH/Alkaline]
Set this parameter to match the type of batteries installed in the microKEY Air.
Select "Ni-MH" when using nickel-metal hydride batteries, or "Alkaline"
when using alkaline batteries.
• Device Name
This parameter allows you to specify the name (up to 25 alpha-numeric
characters) that will appear on the Bluetooth enabled device when setting
up a wireless link.
These settings will be applied the next time that the microKEY Air is
turned off, then on again.
Restoring the Factory Settings
During a USB connection, to restore all of the microKEY Air/microKEY pa-
rameters back to their original factory values, hold down both the Octave
UP and Octave DOWN buttons while turning the power on.
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.
The factory settings cannot be restored during a wireless connection.

Troubleshooting

Here is a quick guide to resolving some common issues.
microKEY Air/microKEY will not turn on
• When used in the wireless mode, the microKEY Air is powered by two AA
batteries. Be sure the batteries have been installed correctly.
• The microKEY may not receive enough power from a non-powered (pas-
sive) USB hub. In this case, switch to a powered (active) USB hub, or sim-
ply connect the microKEY directly to the computer.
The microKEY Air cannot establish a wireless link (mi-
croKEY Air only)
• In order to establish a wireless link with the microKEY Air, verify that
your devices are operating under Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later, or iOS
8 or later. In addition, any device must be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
Software programs do not respond
• Confirm that the microKEY Air/microKEY is selected in the MIDI port
settings of the application that you're using.
• In certain cases, the selected application may not support a specific func-
tion. Please check the owner's manual of your host application.
The pedal operation is reversed
• The polarity of the connected footswitch is automatically detected when
the power is turned on. Be sure the pedal is connected BEFORE the power
is turned on, and do not touch the pedal while turning the microKEY Air/
microKEY on.
The keyboard does not respond to keyboard dynamics
• Verify that the Keyboard Velocity Curve is not set to Const. (Constant Value).

Specifications

Wireless method (microKEY Air): Bluetooth Low Energy
Connectors: USB-B connector (for computer connection)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack
Power supply: USB bus power mode (for a USB connection)
Two AA batteries (for a wireless connection) (microKEY Air)
Battery service life (microKEY Air):
Approximately 20 hours (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
Current consumption: 100 mA or less
Dimensions(W×D×H):
33.46×5.47×2.13 inches / 850×139×54 mm
(MICROKEY2-61AIR / MICROKEY2-61)
27.91×5.47×2.13 inches / 709×139×54 mm
(MICROKEY2-49AIR / MICROKEY2-49)
22.24×5.47×2.13 inches / 565×139×54 mm
(MICROKEY2-37AIR / MICROKEY2-37)
Weight: 3.75 lbs. / 1.7 kg (MICROKEY2-61AIR / MICROKEY2-61)
3.09 lbs. / 1.4 kg (MICROKEY2-49AIR / MICROKEY2-49)
2.20 lbs. / 1.0 kg (MICROKEY2-37AIR / MICROKEY2-37)
Included items: USB cable, Owner's manual
Operating requirements (USB connection)
Windows : Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later (32bit/64bit).
Mac : OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.
Operationg requirements (WIRELESS connection)(microKEY Air)
Mac : Mac installed with OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later and compatible with
Bluetooth 4.0
iOS : iPhone/iPad installed with iOS 8 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0
Keyboard functionality is not guaranteed with all computers that satisfy
these system requirements.
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for im-
provement.