Korg kronos Operation Manual page 32

Introduction to KRONOS
If the controller is set to a different MIDI channel than the
KRONOS's Global MIDI Channel, you can use it to play a
different sound than the local keyboard in Combinations or
Songs, as controlled by the Timbre or Track MIDI settings.
You can also play the chord pads using Korg USB MIDI
controllers equipped with drum pads, including:
• nanoPAD and nanoPAD2
• microKONTROL
• padKONTROL
• KONTROL49
When these controllers are connected, the KRONOS will
automatically determine the MIDI assignments of the
controller's pads 1-8, and map them directly to the
KRONOS pads.
For more information, see "USB MIDI controllers" on
page 1132 of the Parameter Guide.
USB alphanumeric keyboards
Anywhere that you can enter text, you can use a connected
USB alphanumeric keyboard as an alternative to the touch-
screen keyboard. The standard US "IBM PC" QWERTY
keyboard layout is recommended.
Hot-plugging
The KRONOS supports USB hot-plugging. This means that
you can connect or disconnect the USB cable while the
power is on.
Note: In order to use hot-plugging, the USB device you are
connecting must also support hot-plugging.
8 USB devices maximum
KRONOS has two separate USB 2.0 ports, and can support
up to 8 USB devices simultaneously. Note that it doesn't
matter how the devices are connected; even if you use hubs
or different ports, the maximum is always 8 devices.
USB Power
Some USB devices get their power from the USB
connection. These are called "bus-powered" devices, and
they are supported by the KRONOS.
Other USB devices may require a separate power source, in
addition to the USB connection; in this case, you'll need to
use an appropriate power adaptor for the device.
There is a limitation to the total current supplied to all
connected USB devices, as defined by the USB
specification. If the total current consumption of the
connected devices exceeds this limit, the KRONOS may not
correctly recognize the connected USB devices. If this
happens, the error message "USB Hub Power Exceeded!"
will appear.
To avoid this problem, if you connect more than one USB
device, please use a self-powered USB hub in self-powered
mode. For details on connections and settings for your hub,
please refer to its documentation.
For details on the electrical current used by a specific USB
device, refer to its owner's manual.
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6. MIDI connections to equipment &
computers
Connections to MIDI equipment
The keyboard, controllers, and sequencer etc. of the
KRONOS can be used to control an external MIDI tone
generator. Conversely, another MIDI keyboard or sequencer
can control the tone generator of KRONOS to produce
sound.
• Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI connectors of
KRONOS with the MIDI connectors of your external
device.
For more information, see "Connecting MIDI devices &
computers" on page 1131 of the Parameter Guide.
Connections to a computer via MIDI
In conjunction with MIDI software on your computer, you
can use the KRONOS as a MIDI controller, and transmit the
KRONOS sequencer playback as MIDI data. You can also
play the KRONOS sounds from the computer. To do so:
• Use a MIDI interface to connect the MIDI connectors of
KRONOS to the MIDI connectors of your computer.
For more information, see "Connecting MIDI devices &
computers" on page 1131 of the Parameter Guide.
Note: Some USB-MIDI interfaces may not be able to
transmit or receive the KRONOS's MIDI System Exclusive
messages.
7. Connecting to computers via USB
The KRONOS's USB B port lets you connect to a USB-
equipped Mac or Windows PC, for sending and receiving
MIDI and audio, and for connecting to the KRONOS Editor.
To do so:
1. Install the Korg USB MIDI driver from the included
Accessory Disc 3, or as downloaded from the Korg
website.
On Accessory Disc 3, the installers are located in the
following directories. Double-click the driver installer to
start the installation.
Windows: Windows folder/DrvTools folder/DrvTools_e.exe
Mac OSX: Mac folder/KORG USB-MIDI Driver
folder/KORG MIDI-Driver.pkg
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
For both Windows and Mac OSX the KRONOS uses the
standard, built-in USB audio drivers, so no additional
installation is necessary for audio.
3. Turn on the KRONOS.
4. Connect the KRONOS's USB B port to one of your
computer's USB ports.
When the KRONOS is connected, the computer will
recognize it as a USB MIDI Device and USB Audio Device.
For more information, including details on setting up and
using the KRONOS Editor/ Plug-In Editor, please see the
"KRONOS Editor/Plug-In Editor Manual" (PDF).