KORG 83514 nanoKEY Studio Mobile MIDI Keyboard User Guide

KORG 83514 nanoKEY Studio Mobile MIDI Keyboard

Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKEY Studio. In order to use this product in a computer music environment, you’ll need to adjust the MIDI settings of the host application. Please follow the directions in the host application’s owner’s manual to define these settings.

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1 Introduction

2 Part names

3 Specifications

4 Operating requirements

5 Using a wireless connection

5.1 Installing Batteries

5.2 Turning On the Power

5.3 Wireless connection procedure

5.4 Auto Power-Off Function

6 Using a USB connection

6.1 Making Connections and Turning On the Power

6.2 Turning Off the Power

7 Documents / Resources

7.1 References

8 Related Posts

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.

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The documentation for this device is organized as follows.

Quick Start Guide (this document): Read this first.

Owner’s Manual (PDF): This explains how to use the functions, and how to edit the MIDI messages that are transmitted.
Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide (PDF): This explains how to establish a wireless connection with an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or a Windows PC.
* Download each PDF from the Korg website (www.korg.com).

Part names

Mode switch

USB port
Knobs

Octave buttons
Sustain button

Touch Scale button
X-Y button

Pitch/Mod button
Touchpad

Power LED
Trigger Pads

Eazy Scale button
Scale Guide button

Chord Pad button
Scene button

Shift/Tap button
Arp button

Keyboard

Specifications

Wireless method:	Bluetooth low energy
Jacks	USB port (micro–Type B)
Power supply:	USB bus power supply or two AAA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
Battery service life:	Approx. 10 hours (when using alkaline batteries: Battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use.)
Current consumption:	500 mA or less
Dimensions (W × D × H):	278 × 160 × 33 mm/ 10.94” × 6.29” × 1.29”
Weight:	471 g/1.04 lbs (excluding batteries)
Included items:	Two AAA alkaline batteries, USB cable, Quick Start Guide

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

Operating requirements

USB connection

Windows:
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later (32bit/64bit)

Mac :
OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later

WIRELESS connection

Windows :
Computer installed with Microsoft Windows 8.1 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 (KORG BLE-MIDI Driver is required)

Mac :
Mac installed with OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0

iOS :
iPhone/iPad installed with iOS 8 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0

nanoKEY Studio operation is not guaranteed with all devices that satisfy these operating requirements.

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.

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

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

Set the mode switch to “ (USB)”.
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.

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.