Connecting To A Computer - Korg XE20 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a computer

Connect the USB TO HOST port on the back of the XE20 to your
computer with a USB cable to exchange MIDI or audio data.
Using USB-MIDI
„ What is MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide
standard for communicating various information between
electronic musical instruments and computers.
„ Connecting to a computer
Connect the USB A port of your Windows PC or Mac to the USB
TO HOST port of the XE20 with a USB cable.
For the MIDI-related settings to make after connecting, see
"MIDI Clock" (page 26) and "Local Control" (page 27).
When the XE20 is first connected to your Windows
computer, the USB-MIDI driver pre-installed with the operating
system will be used automatically. This pre-installed USB-MIDI
driver will not allow the XE20 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 supporting
documentation.
Even if the XE20 will not be used with multiple applications,
we recommend installing the KORG USB-MIDI driver, which
should provide improved operating stability.
„ About MIDI channels
The MIDI channels that are used in style mode and song mode
when you select a user song are as follows.
Ch01: Upper 1 part
Ch02: Upper 2 part
Ch03: Upper 3 part
Ch04: Lower part
Ch09: Bass part
Ch10: Drum part
Ch11: Percussion part
Ch12–16: Other parts
Note:
Note that the MIDI channels used when playing back an
SMF will depend on the settings in that file.
Using USB-AUDIO
„ Connecting to a computer
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on both the XE20 and
your computer.
2.
Connect the computer to the USB TO HOST port on the
rear panel using a USB cable.
3.
Play back sound on the computer while slowly turning
up the volume. As you raise the volume on the XE20, you
should be able to hear the sound coming through the
speakers.
4.
To adjust the volume balance, raise the volume on your
computer while playing the keyboard of the XE20, along
with the sound played back from the computer.
When connecting to your computer, you may hear a loud
noise depending on the settings, so adjust the volume on your
computer.
Connecting to an external device
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