Midi; Using The With Other Midi Devices (Midi) - Korg KingKORG Parameter Manual

KingKORG Parameter Guide
1 .
Using the KingKORG with
other MIDI devices (MIDI)
Here you can adjust MIDI-related settings for the KingKORG.
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide
standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic
musical instruments and computers.
The KingKORG can be connected to your computer via a USB cable. You can
assign control change numbers to the important sound-shaping parameters,
and control those parameters from an external MIDI sequencer while playing
the KingKORG's sound generator. You can also use the front panel knobs and
buttons to transmit the corresponding control change messages and control an
external MIDI device.
In addition, the KingKORG's arpeggiator, LFO rate, and effect delay time can
be synchronized to the MIDI clock from an external MIDI sequencer or other
device, so that these functions will follow the tempo of the performance.
Connecting MIDI devices/computers
Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from
the KingKORG
When you want to use the KingKORG's keyboard, controllers, and arpeggiator
etc. to play an external MIDI tone generator, use a MIDI cable to connect the
KingKORG's MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external
MIDI tone generator.
KingKORG
Controlling the KingKORG's tone generator from
an external MIDI device
When you want to play or control the KingKORG's tone generator from an
external MIDI keyboard or sequencer etc., use a MIDI cable to connect the
MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector of
the KingKORG.
MIDI IN
KingKORG
MIDI IN
MIDI tone generator
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI keyboard

MIDI

Connecting an external MIDI sequencer or computer
etc.
If you want to record your performance on the KingKORG's keyboard into your
external MIDI sequencer/computer (via a MIDI interface), or use the
KingKORG as a combination of controller keyboard and MIDI sound module,
or use the Editor/Librarian software included with the KingKORG, then you'll
need to connect the KingKORG's MIDI OUT and MIDI IN connectors to the
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors respectively of your external MIDI
sequencer or computer.
MIDI interface devices may be unable to transmit or receive the
KingKORG's MIDI exclusive messages.
TIP: It's convenient to use the USB connector when connecting the KingKORG to your
computer.
Computer
Connecting the KingKORG to your computer via USB
Since a USB cable allows faster data transfer than a MIDI cable, we
recommend a USB cable if you're using librarian software.
TIP: In order to use a USB connection, you must install the Korg USB-MIDI driver on your
computer. Download the Korg USB-MIDI driver from the Korg website, and install it as
directed by the accompanying documentation.
If either the MIDI connection or the USB connection does not work
correctly, check the GLOBAL "g18: MIDI Basic" page Routing setting
(→ p.18).
MIDI-related settings
MIDI channel setting
In order to exchange data with a connected external MIDI device, you must set
the KingKORG's MIDI channel to match the MIDI channel of the external MIDI
device.
Setting the KingKORG's MIDI channel
1.
Hold down the SHIFT/EXIT button and press the PROGRAM
(GLOBAL) button.
You'll be in Global mode, and the PROGRAM (GLOBAL) button will blink.
2.
Use the PAGE+/– buttons to access the GLOBAL "g16: MIDI Basic"
page.
3.
Turn the VALUE dial to set the Global Ch (MIDI channel).
4.
Set the MIDI channel of the connected external MIDI device.
TIP: For details on how to set the MIDI channel of the external MIDI device, refer to the
owner's manual of the connected device.
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MIDI OUT
MIDI interface MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
KingKORG
MIDI
MIDI IN