Table of Contents 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 difine these settings. Main Features................................................................... 3 Preparation....................................................................... 4 Using a Wireless Connection........................
Main Features 25 Backlit Keys with Scale Guide and Easy Scale for an Error-Free Performance 8 Assignable Knobs Deliver Real-time Control of Your Musical Software The nanoKEY Studio is equipped with 25 velocity-sensing keys. Octave Shift buttons (+, –) allow access to every note.
Preparation Using a Wireless Connection Turning On the Power Set the mode switch to “ ”(Battery). The nanoKEY Studio turns on (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.
Using a USB Connection Wireless Connection Setup In order to use the nanoKEY Studio wirelessly, a wireless connection must be established. Refer to “Using a wireless connection” in the Quick Start Guide to set up the wireless connection. With an iPhone/iPad or Mac, a wireless connection must be established each time. 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.
Software setup Before using the nanoKEY Studio, it may be necessary to first connect the nanoKEY Studio to your computer and specify the MIDI port settings, or to load any software synthesizers and to specify recording settings for individual tracks in your DAW software. For details, refer to your software’s Owner’s Manual.
Functions and Operation of Controls 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 Touchpad Trigger pads 9 1 10 2 11 3 4 5 6, 7, 8 12, 13 14 15, 16, 17 11. Trigger Pads 12. Eazy Scale button 18 13. Scale Guide button 14. Chord Pad button 15. Scene button 16. Shift/Tap button Keyboard 17. Arp button 18.
Keyboard Sustain Pressing this button will send a sustain message. Note being held when you press the Sustain button—and notes played while the Sustain button is pressed will be sustain, even after you remove your finger(s) from the keyboard. The keyboard features 25 velocity sensitive keys used to transmit note messages. Octave Shift The range of the keyboard can be shifted up or down in octave steps. Each press of the Octave + or Octave – button shifts the range one octave higher or lower.
Touchpad Pitch/Mod X-axis/Y-axis In the Pitch/Mod mode, pitch bend mesModulation sages and modulation messages are Touchpad transmitted with the touchpad. Based on where you first touched the Pitch Bend touchpad, you can control the pitch bend along the X-axis and apply modulation such as vibrato along the Y-axis. Press the Pitch/Mod button to switch the Touchpad to the Pitch/ Mod mode.
Trigger Pads Setting the Scale and Key gramming drum parts in real time, as well as triggering samples. In addition to note messages, control change messages or program change messages can also be transmitted, Depending on the setting. (¬ page 14: Customizing Controllers) Do not leave a heavy object on a trigger pad for an extended period of time. and set the key, or root note, of that scale.
Arpeggiator Alt1: There are two styles of Arpeggios that alternate between the Up and Down types. This type (Alt1) does not repeat the highest and lowest notes as it switches between the Up and Down types. The Arpeggiator is a function that automatically separates the individual notes being played in a chord, and plays them back in a repeating pattern. Use the Arp button to turn this feature On and Off.
Setting the Tempo (Tap Tempo function) Arp Range While the Arpeggiator is on, press the Shift/Tap button several times at a steady interval, along with the beat of the song, to set the tempo (BPM) of the Arpeggiator. TIP Pressing the button multiple times improves the accuracy. By increasing the Arp Range, the Arpeggio pattern can repeat over a number of octaves, before re-starting with the original notes played.
Other Functions Selecting a Scene The nanoKEY Studio contains eight user-configurable scenes. By switching scenes, the nanoKEY Studio can access different software titles, or address a different set of parameters on a DAW system, etc. While holding down the Scene button, press one of the Trigger Pads (1–8) to select a new scene.
Customizing Controllers KORG KONTROL Editor Software Types of Parameters The KORG KONTROL Editor software is required to customize the operation of the nanoKEY Studio. Download the software from the Korg website (http://www.korg.com/), and install the software by following the instructions in the supplied document. TIP For details on installing and using the KORG KONTROL Editor software, refer to the instruction manual for that software. The nanoKEY Studio contains two types of customizable parameters.
Scene Parameters Pad Behavior.................................... [Momentary, Toggle] Select the trigger pad behavior from the following two types. Keyboard Momentary When “Assign Type” is set to “Note”, a note-on message is transmitted when you press a Trigger Pad, and a note-off message is transmitted when you release the Trigger Pad.
MIDI messages from the Knobs. When set to “Global”, MIDI messages will be transmitted on the Global MIDI Channel, specified in the global parameters. Y-axis CC Number.................................................. [0...127] CC Number............................................................ [0...127] Y-axis Lower Value................................................. [0...127] This parameter specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted.
• X-Axis/Y-Axis CC Number............................................................. [0...127] Assign Type.......................... [Control Change, No Assign] This parameter specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted. This parameter specifies the MIDI messages assigned to the X-axis and Y-axis of the touchpad. Control Change (CC# 0 to 127) Control change messages will be transmitted. Specify the control change number to be transmitted.
Touchpad (Pitch/Mod mode) Sustain Button When the touchpad is in Pitch/Mod mode, MIDI messages are transmitted on the same MIDI channel assigned to the keyboard. Assign Type................ [Note, Control Change, No Assign] This parameter specifies the MIDI message assigned to the Sustain button. • Mod Mod Enable.............................................
Global parameters Button Behavior.............................. [Momentary, Toggle] The Sustain button can be set to either of these modes: Momentary Toggle When “Assign Type” is set to “Note”, a note-on message is transmitted when you press the Sustain button, and a note-off message is transmitted when you release the button.
Trigger Pad Velocity Constant Value.................... [1...127] Controllers This parameter specifies the velocity value that will be transmitted when the Trigger Pad velocity curve has been set to “Const.” Key Velocity Curve............................................................... ......[Light, Mid-Light, Normal, Mid-Heavy, Heavy, Const] Trigger Pad Sensitivity.............................................. [1...
Easy Scale Chord Octave Offset.............................[-2...+2] Energy-Saving Features This parameter adjusts the pitch range of chords sounded by the black keys when in Easy Scale mode, in one-octave units. Auto Power Off .................................................................... ........................
LED Illumination .................................... [Disable, Enable] This parameter can be used to activate the nanoKEY Studio LED illumination after a set period of time has passed with no operations being performed. Set this to “Enable” so that the LEDs will light up or to “Disable” so that they will not light up. If the Keyboard, Knobs, etc. are operated while the LED Illumination is active, the nanoKEY Studio returns to its previous condition.
Appendix Restoring the Factory Settings Troubleshooting Check the Korg website (http://www.korg.com/) for the most recent FAQ. While holding down the Scene, Shift/Tap and Chord Pad buttons, set the Mode switch to “USB” and turn on the nanoKEY Studio. The Scene button and Trigger Pads 1 through 8 will begin to blink. All settings of the nanoKEY Studio will be restored to the factory settings when the blinking stops.
Scale list The wireless connection cuts out. • Make sure that your computer or iPhone/iPad is not too far away from the nanoKEY Studio. There is no response from the software. Scale Name Scale [Key C] Major 1 (Ionian) C, D, E, F, G, A, B C, D, E, F♯, G, A, B Major 2 (Lydian) • Make sure that the nanoKEY Studio is correctly specified in the MIDI port setup of your software. • In order to use the functions of the nanoKEY Studio, your software must be set up.
Arpeggio rhythm pattern list 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 25
Specifications Wireless method: Jacks: Power supply: Battery service life: Current consumption: Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight: Included items: * Operating requirements Bluetooth low energy USB port (micro Type B) USB bus power supply or two AAA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries) Approx. 10 hours (when using alkaline batteries: Battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use.) 500 mA or less 278 x 160 x 33 mm/ 10.94” x 6.29” x 1.29” 471 g/1.
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