About The Software; Operating Requirements - Korg microSTATION Setup Manual

Introduction
If the microSTATION is connected to your computer
via USB or MIDI, performance data and settings can be
transferred between the microSTATION and your
computer.
If you install the dedicated microSTATION Editor/
Plug‐In Editor application to your computer, youʹll be
able to use your computer to edit the microSTATION's
programs in detail, and use the microSTATION from
within your host application as though it were a plug‐
in.
After you have read the "About the software" and
"Operating requirements" section, set up your system
as described in this guide and in the "microSTATION
Editor/Plug‐In Editor User Guide."
Connecting via USB cable
1. Install the Korg USB‐MIDI driver from the
included accessory disc.
Windows: page 4, Mac: page 5.
2. If you want to use the microSTATION Editor/Plug‐
In Editor with your computer, you'll have to install
it from the included accessory disc.
Windows: page 4, page 5
3. Connect the microSTATION's USB connector to a
USB port on your computer.
Please see page 7.
4. Select the necessary settings in the
microSTATION's Global/Media mode.
Please see page 8.
5. Select the necessary settings on your computer.
Refer to the owner's manual of the software that you're
using. For examples of setting up the plug‐in editor in
popular host applications, please refer to the
"microSTATION Editor/Plug‐In Editor User Guide"
(page 9).
Making connections via MIDI cables
If a MIDI interface is connected to your computer, you
can connect the microSTATION to your computer via
MIDI cables.
1. Connect the microSTATION's MIDI OUT and
MIDI IN connectors to the MIDI interface's MIDI
IN and MIDI OUT connectors respectively.
Please see page 7.
For details on your MIDI interface, refer to its
owner's manual.
Some types of MIDI interfaces (commercially
available) may be unable to receive or transmit the
microSTATION's MIDI exclusive messages.
2. Adjust the necessary settings in the
microSTATION's Global/Media mode.
"Global/Media mode settings on the microSTA‐
TION" on page 8
3. Adjust the necessary settings on your computer.
For details on the required MIDI driver and connec‐
tions, refer to the owner's manual of your MIDI
interface. You can also refer to the owner's manual
of the software that you're using.

About the software

The most recent versions of the applications on the
accessory disc can be downloaded from the Korg
website (http://www.korg.com).
Please note before use
Copyright to all software included in this product is
the property of Korg Inc.
The license agreement for this software is provided
separately. You must read this license agreement
before you install this software. Your installation of this
software will be taken to indicate your acceptance of
this agreement.

Operating requirements

KORG USB-MIDI driver
Windows
Computer: USB port required (a USB host controller
made by Intel is recommended)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional/x64 Edition Service Pack 3 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later
(including 64‐bit Edition)
Microsoft Windows 7 (including 64‐bit Edition)
Macintosh
Computer: USB port required
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
microSTATION Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Intel Pentium III / 1 GHz or better, Pentium
D or Core Duo or better is recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16‐bit color or better
A computer that satisfies the operating requirements
of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 and has
a USB port
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Edition Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista Service
Pack 2 or later, and Windows 7
However, only the stand‐alone version will run on 64‐
bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista Service
Pack 2.
Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is
supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is
recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the
operating requirements of Mac OS X and has a USB
port
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