Midi; What Is Midi; What Can You Do With Midi; Connections - Korg LP-380 Owner's Manual

What is MIDI?

MIDI, is the abbreviation of Musical Instrument Digital
Interface. It is an international standard that was created
to connect and transfer data between electronic musical
instruments, computers and other devices.

What can you do with MIDI?

MIDI lets you control MIDI applications running on your
computer or play the sound generator on the LP-380 from
your computer when the LP-380 and computer are con-
nected with a USB cable. Connecting the LP-380 to a com-
puter that runs a music application will bring you even
more enjoyment when producing music and playing the
piano.

Connections

Connect the USB port on the LP-380 to your computer with
a USB cable.
When the LP-380 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 LP-380 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 documen-
tation.
Even if the LP-380 will not be used with multiple ap-
plications, we recommend installing the KORG USB-
MIDI driver, which should provide improved operat-
ing stability.

MIDI function mode

When the LP-380 is turned on, the MIDI parameters are
set to transmission channel 1, all reception channels (1–16),
Local On and Omni Off.
These settings can be changed from the MIDI function
mode.
Setting procedure for parameters in the MIDI
function mode
1. Hold down the FUNCTION button with the function
mode not established.
The PIANO 1 button lights up, and the MIDI channel
setting (C01) appears in the display. The FUNCTION
button is blinking.
2. Press the sound button corresponding to the desired
parameter.
The current setting appears in the display.
3. Specify the desired setting.
4. After specifying the desired settings, press the
FUNCTION button to return to the mode for playing.
The FUNCTION button turns off.
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When the LP-380 is turned off, all parameters return
to their default settings.
Changing the MIDI channels
Data can be transmitted and received on MIDI channels 1
through 16 (C01–C16).
When the LP-380 is turned on, transmission channel 1 (C01)
is automatically selected.
• When you enter the MIDI function mode, the PIA-
NO1 sound button lights up.
When the MIDI function mode is entered, the MIDI
channel setting normally appears.
To specify the MIDI channel setting after changing
other settings in the MIDI function mode, press the
PIANO1 button.
In the Layer mode, selecting the transmission channel
specifies the channel for layer 1. The transmission chan-
nel for layer 2 will automatically be set to the following
channel. For example, if MIDI channel 7 is selected for the
sound of layer 1, MIDI channel 8 will automatically be
specified for the sound of layer 2. If MIDI channel 16 is se-
lected for the sound of layer 1, channel 1 will be specified
for the sound of layer 2.
Local On/Off
With the Local On setting, playing the LP-380's keyboard
produces the sounds of the performance as well as trans-
mits MIDI data. With the Local Off setting, playing the
LP-380's keyboard does not produce the sounds of the
performance; MIDI data is only transmitted. Normally this
parameter is set to Local On (default setting: on).
When using the LP-380 as a master keyboard, turn the LO-
CAL OFF setting to "oFF" if you want to control a sound
generator on your computer by playing notes on the LP-
380 keyboard, for example. With this setting, you will not
hear notes coming from the LP-380, but you can play the
sound generator of the computer you are connected to.
When using the LP-380 as a sound generator connected to
your computer running a sequencer app, set the LOCAL
OFF of the LP-380 to "oFF" to prevent the data echoing
back from the sequencer and sounding notes in duplicate
(in other words, the retransmission of data received by the
sequencer).
• Enter the MIDI function mode, and then press the
PIANO2 button.
The PIANO2 sound button lights up, and the Local On/
Off setting (on) appears in the display.
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