Korg nanoKEY Studio (EFGSJ 4) Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKEY Studio Mobile MIDI keyboard. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, carefully read this Quick Start Guide and the Owner's Manual and use the product correctly.
Do not leave a heavy object on a trigger pad for an extended period of time.

Part names

1. Mode switch
2. USB port
3. Knobs
4. Octave buttons
5. Sustain button
6. Touch Scale button
7. X-Y button
8. Pitch/Mod button
9. Touchpad
10. Power LED
11. Trigger Pads
12. Eazy Scale button
13. Scale Guide button
14. Chord Pad button
15. Scene button
16. Shift/Tap button
17. Arp button
18. Keyboard

Specifications

* For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Operating requirements

See the KORG website for the latest information on OS support.
https://www.korg.com/support/os/

Using a wireless connection

Installing Batteries

Make sure that the mode switch is set to "Standby", and then slide out the battery cover on the rear to open it. Making sure to observe the correct polarity, insert the batteries, and then close the battery cover.

If a malfunction occurs that cannot be resolved no matter how many times the nanoKEY Studio is turned off, then on, remove the batteries, and then install them again.
* Batteries are not included, so please obtain them separately.

Turning On the Power

Set the mode switch to " (Battery)."
The power turns on, the power LED blinks, and the device waits for a connection (Battery mode).

When using the nanoKEY Studio with the mode switch set to " (Battery)", the batteries will become depleted, even with a USB connection. In addition, the nanoKEY Studio cannot be used as a USB-MIDI device, even if it is connected to a computer using a USB cable.

Wireless connection procedure

For details on connecting to an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or to a Windows PC, refer to "Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide." Download the latest version of the "Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide" from the Korg website (www.korg.com).
In order to use the nanoKEY Studio functions, settings must be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner's Manual and specify the settings.

Turning Off the Power

Set the mode switch to "Standby". The nanoKEY Studio and the power LED turn off.

Auto Power-Off Function

In Battery mode, the nanoKEY Studio is automatically turned off if no operation is performed for an extended period of time. This function can be disabled in KORG KONTROL Editor. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Using a USB connection

Making Connections and Turning On the Power

1. Set the mode switch to " (USB)".
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the nanoKEY Studio to a USB port on your computer. The nanoKEY Studio turns on, and the power LED lights up.
   
   The included USB cable must be used.
   In order to use the nanoKEY Studio functions, settings must be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner's Manual and specify the settings.

TIP
Windows Users: When the nanoKEY Studio is first connected to your Windows computer, the USB-MIDI driver pre-installed with the operating system will be used automatically. This pre-installed USBMIDI driver will not allow the nanoKEY Studio 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.

Turning Off the Power

Set the mode switch to "Standby". The nanoKEY Studio and the power LED turn off.

Precautions

Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields

Power supply
Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended periods.

Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.

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