PADKONTROL - MIDI Controller KORG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PADKONTROL KORG

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• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
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padKONTROL Owner’s Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the padKONTROL MIDI studio controller. To take advantage of everything the padKONTROL has to offer, and to enjoy your padKONTROL to the fullest, please read this manual carefully and use your new padKONTROL only as directed. Please keep this manual for future reference. Main features The padKONTROL is a versatile and convenient pad-based MIDI controller that is ideally suited for creating rhythm tracks. It provides sixteen illuminated, velocity sensitive and great-feeling trigger pads, as well as an X-Y pad, an assignable pedal jack, and two assignable knobs for dynamic realtime control. With this flexible array of control elements, the padKONTROL is an excellent choice for freely controlling not only software synthesizers but also external MIDI sound modules or any other music device. ■ 16 trigger pads When note messages are assigned to these trigger pads, they can transmit either a “fixed” velocity, or the velocity message can vary in proportion to how each pad is struck, allowing drum patterns to be played in realtime using expressive dynamics. Alternatively, control change messages may be assigned to the pads for use as transport controls - or any other type of control switch. ■ Pedal jack A foot pedal connected to the padKONTROL can be assigned to send either a note message or a control change message - just like the trigger pads. By assigning a note that plays a bass drum sound, drum patterns can be played in a natural-feeling way, just as if a real kick drum was being used. ■ X-Y pad A variety of control change messages may be assigned to this pad, for example Pitch Bend to the X-axis and Reverb Depth to the Y-axis. The unique Roll and Flam functions can instantly adjust the speed and velocity of a roll, or the flam velocity and spacing. This provides even more potential for highly natural and dynamic control. ■ Two assignable knobs A variety of control change messages (Pan, Delay Time, etc.) can be assigned to these knobs. ■ Sixteen user memories Once assignments have been made for the trigger pads and other controllers, these settings can be saved in one of the padKONTROL’s sixteen internal user memories as a “scene.” The trigger pads can be used to instantly switch between the sixteen saved scenes. The padKONTROL provides preloaded scenes that are set up ideally for popular drum sound software programs and modules. ■ USB-MIDI interface functionality The padKONTROL can function as a USB-MIDI interface. An external MIDI sound module that does not have a USB connector can be connected to your computer via the padKONTROL’s USB connector to send and receive MIDI data directly. ■ Bus power is supported The padKONTROL’s USB connector allows it to be powered directly from a compatible USB bus. When the padKONTROL is connected to a computer via USB, there’s no need to supply power via the AC adapter. ■ Editor/Librarian software is included The included Editor/Librarian software lets you use your computer to edit and manage scene data. This software is seamlessly linked with the padKONTROL, making it easy for you to create your own original scenes, and to set up the padKONTROL ideally for your needs.

This key is used to select either “momentary” or “toggle” type of behavior for the trigger pads and foot pedal. This key is also used to invert the operation of the assignable knobs and the X-Y pad.

3. [SETTING/ENTER] key

In Play mode, pressing this key will switch to Setting mode. In Setting mode, pressing this key will finalize the settings and switch back to Play mode. This key is also used when recalling a preloaded scene or to confirm a Scene Store operation.

9. [REL. VAL./LOWER] key

These keys are used to assign a parameter to the Xaxis or Y-axis of the X-Y pad. This key is used to set the control change value that will be sent when you remove your finger from the X-Y pad, or when a trigger pad or foot pedal is released. When adjusting the Flam/Roll function, this key specifies the value for the lower edge of the X-Y pad’s Yaxis.

This key is used when you want to make settings for a connected pedal. When a note number is assigned to a trigger pad or the pedal, this key is used to select the velocity curve (only for a trigger pad) or to set a fixed velocity value. If a control change is assigned to a trigger pad or the pedal, this parameter specifies the value of the control change message that is transmitted when you press the pad or pedal. When making settings for the Flam/Roll function, this key specifies the value for the upper edge of the X-Y pad’s Y-axis.

This key is used to assign the MIDI messages that will be transmitted by the trigger pads, pedal, assignable knobs, and X-Y pad controllers. When making settings for the Flam/Roll function, this key specifies the value for the left edge of the X-Y pad’s X-axis.

This key is used to specify the USB-MIDI transmission port that is used by the trigger pads or pedal when the padKONTROL is connected via USB. (p.28 “About the padKONTROL and the driver ports”) Each time one of the trigger pads is struck, the note data or control change assigned to that pad will be transmitted. If you’ve assigned note data, the velocity is also transmitted. These trigger pads are also used to transmit messages, select scenes, or to access shortcuts.

These keys are used to assign a specific MIDI message to the assignable knobs. By touching your finger to the X-Y pad, you can transmit the two assigned MIDI messages by touching this pad with your finger. The messages being sent will depend on the MIDI channel and USB-MIDI transmit port specified for the trigger pad or pedal. When the flam or roll feature is on, the X-Y pad controls the flam or roll parameters.

Turning these knobs transmits the MIDI message currently assigned to each knob.

This key is used for various scene functions such as saving, recalling, and restoring the preloaded scenes.

Use a USB cable to connect the padKONTROL to your computer so that MIDI messages can be transmitted and received.

15. [MESSAGE/EXIT] key

In Play mode, press this key is used to transmit the MIDI messages assigned to trigger pads [1] – [8]; Panic, Note Off, GM on and USER 1–5. You can also press this key to cancel a setting.

You can connect external MIDI devices to these connectors. The function of the MIDI connectors will differ depending on whether the USB connector is connected to your computer. (p.28 “About the padKONTROL’s MIDI connectors”)

16. [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key

This key (when lit) applies a single fixed velocity to all the trigger pads and the pedal, ignoring the dynamics and/or preset velocity levels. In Setting Mode, this key is used to set the fixed velocity value. This key is also used when restoring the preloaded scenes into the padKONTROL.

A momentary pedal such as the Korg PS-1 pedal switch (each sold separately) can be connected to the pedal jack. By pressing the connected pedal you can transmit a note number (C-1– G9) or a control change. The padKONTROL will automatically determine the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on.

17. [PROG. CHANGE/WRITE/ALL PAD] key

In Play mode, hold down this key and turn the encoder to transmit program change messages. You can also press this key to store a scene. In Setting mode, press this key to assign the same setting to all sixteen trigger pads in one operation - such as placing all trigger pads on the same MIDI channel.

This switch turns the padKONTROL on by selecting either DC (Adapter) or USB power. When not in use, this switch places the padKONTROL in the standby mode. (p.12 “Making connections and turning on the power”)

When you press this key in Play mode, the point (value) at which you released your finger from the X-Y pad will be held.

27. Power supply connector

Connect the optional AC adapter here. In most cases, when the padKONTROL is connected to your computer via USB, the computer will supply the power (bus power), so you won’t need the AC adapter.

In Play mode, turning this key on (lit) will enable the Flam function. In Setting mode, pressing this key will allow you to adjust the settings for the Flam function.

In Play mode, turning this key on (lit) will enable the Roll function. In Setting mode, pressing this key will allow you to adjust the settings for the Roll function.

Installing the MIDI driver and software Contents of the CD-ROM The included CD-ROM contains the following. ❑ padKONTROL application installer ❑ Editor/Librarian software ❑ KORG USB-MIDI Driver ❑ Editor/Librarian owner’s manual (PDF) ❑ Software license agreement (PDF) Please read before use

Copyright to all software pertaining to this product is the property of Korg Corporation.

A license agreement for the software pertaining to this product is included separately. You must read this license

agreement before you install the software. Your installation of the software will be taken to indicate your When all applications have been installed, click [Finish] to exit the installer. ■ KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP installation and settings acceptance of the agreement. Windows XP users In order to install or uninstall drivers in Windows XP, you must have Administrator privileges. For details, please contact your system administrator. ■ Operating requirements Set your computer so that driver installation is not prevented by the lack of a digital signature. (p.9 “Allowing driver installation without a digital signature”) Computer A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP (USB chipset This driver is only for Windows XP. It cannot be used in Windows 95/98/Me. made by Intel Corporation is recommended) Supported operating systems The driver must be installed for each USB port. If you connect the padKONTROL to a USB port other than the USB port you used when installing KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP, you will need to use the same proceh¤íe to reinstall KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service pack 1 or later ■ padKONTROL application installer The padKONTROL application installer automatically installs the KORG USB-MIDI Driver and Editor/Librarian software Installing KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP from the included CD-ROM.

Before you install KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows XP, you must first use the padKONTROL Application Installer to install KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools as directed. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Normally, “padKONTROL Application Installer” will

start up automatically. Windows will detect that the padKONTROL is connected. If because of the settings on your computer, the installer does not start up automatically, double-click “KorgSetup.exe” in the CD-ROM.

Use a USB cable to connect the padKONTROL to your computer, and power-on the padKONTROL. From the list, select the applications that you want to install and click [Install]. The selected applications will be installed successively. Follow the instructions that appear in the screen to install each of the applications you selected. Then the standard driver will be installed automatically.

■ Allowing driver installation without a digital signature From the taskbar, choose [Start] ➔ [All Programs] ➔ [KORG] ➔ [KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools] ➔ [Install KORG USB-MIDI Device] to start the setup utility. If your computer is set so that drivers that are not digitally The list in the upper part of the dialog box will show the KORG USB-MIDI device that are currently connected to signed cannot be installed, you will not be able to install the KORG USB-MIDI driver. Proceed as follows to change the the PC. The lower part of the dialog box will show the version information for the KORG USB-MIDI Driver you setting so that you will be able to install the driver.

are about to install. In the list, select the KORG USB-MIDI device that is From the task bar, click [Start] ➔ [Control Panel] to open the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, start up [System], and click the [Hardware] tab. currently connected to the PC, and click [Install]. Installation of the device will begin. Click [Driver Signing].

During the installation, you may see a dialog box warning you about digital signatures. Please click [Continue] to proceed.

If “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to “Block,” you won’t be able to install the driver. Choose [Ignore] or [Warn], and click [OK]. If necessary, restore this setting to its original state when you’ve finished installing the driver.

When driver installation is completed, click [Finish] to complete the installation. If you are asked to restart Windows, choose [Yes] to restart.

Mac OS X users ■ Operating requirements From the task bar, choose [Start] ➔ [All Programs] ➔ [KORG] ➔ [USB MIDI Uninstall] to start up the setup Computer Apple Macintosh computer with a USB port that satisfies utility. Click [Next >].

the operating requirements of Mac OS X Supported operating systems Mac OS X ver.10.2 or later A list of the currently-installed KORG MIDI devices will appear. Add a check mark only to the MIDI devices that you want to remove. Proceed as follows to make your computer recognize the padKONTROL. Please note that all MIDI devices with a check mark will be removed. Click [Next >].

Use a USB cable to connect the padKONTROL to your computer.

Turn on the power of the padKONTROL.

Navigate to Macintosh HD > Application folder > Utility folder, and double-click “Audio MIDI Settings”.

Click the “MIDI Devices” tab, and verify that the padKONTROL is displayed.

A dialog box will ask you for confirmation. Click [Yes].

Click [Finish] to complete the procedure. Restart Windows so that your changes will take effect. ■ Mac OS X MIDI input and output ports Using the Mac OS X MIDI drivers, the padKONTROL provides a total of three MIDI inputs and two MIDI outputs, as follows:

One port each of MIDI input and output for external devices

Two ports of MIDI input from the padKONTROL’s own trigger pads and controllers

The “Choose installation location” screen will appear. Choose the desired installation location, and click [Continue]. If you're using the padKONTROL to control a DAW or similar application, set the input port of your application to Port 2 so that it will receive the MIDI controller messages you've assigned to Port A on the padKONTROL. Input Output padKONTROL

Names Displayed by Application (MIDI input settings:) Port 1 (Port A) PORT A (Port B) PORT B (MIDI input settings:) Port 2 (MIDI input settings:) Port 3 (MIDI OUT Port) MIDI OUT (MIDI output settings:) Port 1 (Dedicated Port) CTRL (MIDI output settings:) Port 2 ■ Installing the Editor/Librarian software To install the Editor/Librarian in Mac OS X, proceed as follows.

Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The “Easy Install” dialog box will appear. Click [Install].

When installation has been completed successfully, click [Close] to exit the installer. which contains the Editor/Librarian software, and double-click “padKONTROL Editor.pkg” to start up the installer.

When the installer starts up, the following screen will appear. Click [Continue].

“Important information” will appear. Read the contents, and click [Continue].

“License agreement” will appear. Read the contents, and click [Continue]. A dialog box asking your consent to the software license agreement will appear. If you consent, click [I agree].

Making connections and turning on the power

Be sure all your equipment is turned off BEFORE you begin hooking everything up. You must excercise caution, otherwise you may damage your speaker system or cause other malfunctions. switch to the STANDBY position. Never turn off the power while settings are being saved (written). Doing so may damage the internal data. USB connections

When you want to turn off the power, set the power If you’re using a USB connection, the data from the computer is transmitted from the padKONTROL’s MIDI OUT connector. MIDI messages generated by operating the padKONTROL’s trigger pads and X-Y pad will not be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. (p.28) Use a USB cable to connect the padKONTROL to the USB connector of your computer. You may make the USB connection with your computer powered-on. If you want to use a pedal, connect it to the PEDAL jack. MIDI connections padKONTROL

Connect the plug of the optional AC adapter to the padKONTROL’s power connector, and plug the adapter into an AC outlet. USB connector MIDI IN PEDAL jack

USB cable Use a MIDI cable to connect the padKONTROL to your external MIDI sound module. If you want to use an optional pedal, connect it to the pedal jack. Power switch position The padKONTROL detects the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on. If a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you power-on the padKONTROL. MIDI cable Power switch position Pedal switch Computer MIDI OUT padKONTROL External MIDI sound module MIDI OUT PEDAL jack The padKONTROL can function as a USB-MIDI interface. You can connect a MIDI sound module or other device to the MIDI OUT connector, and control the MIDI sound module from your computer. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet MIDI cable When the padKONTROL is powered-on, it will automatically detect the polarity of the pedal. If a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you power-on the padKONTROL.

MIDI IN Pedal switch To turn on the power, set the padKONTROL’s power switch to the USB position. If you’re using a USB connection, power will be supplied from the computer to which the padKONTROL is External MIDI sound module connected. (This is called “bus power.”) The same applies if you’re using a self-powered USB hub. If you’re using a USB connection, you don’t need to use an AC adapter. However if your computer is low-powered, or if you are using a hub that is only bus-powered (rather than self-powered), power may not be supplied to the padKONTROL. In this case, use the optional AC adapter and set the power switch to the DC position.

When you set the padKONTROL’s power switch to the DC position, the power will turn on.

When you are ready to turn off the power, power-off the connected external MIDI sound module first, and then set the padKONTROL’s power switch to STANDBY. Never turn off the power while settings are being saved (written). Doing so may damage the internal data.

padKONTROL Owner’s Manual About the illumination mode This mode causes the trigger pad LEDs to blink in a unique pattern. This produces a particularly striking effect when used during a live performance on a dimly lit stage; it looks cool sitting in the studio, too. To select a pattern: ● Pattern A Power-on while holding down the [SETTING/ ENTER] and [MESSAGE/EXIT] keys. Pattern A produces an “expanding box” type of pattern each time a trigger pad is struck. ● Pattern B Power-on while holding down the [SETTING/ ENTER] and [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] keys. Pattern B produces a “domino effect” type of pattern each time a trigger pad is struck. ● Pattern C Power-on while holding the [SETTING/ENTER] and [PROG CHANGE/WRITE/ALL PAD] keys. If the padKONTROL has not been touched for few minutes, the trigger pads will start to blink in a variety of generated patterns. Once you touch the padKONTROL, they will stop. ● Mode Off Power-on while holding down the [SETTING/ ENTER] key and [SCENE] key. The illumination mode setting is retained even when the power is off, providing you power-on in the usual way. You do not need to reset this parameter each time you turn on the padKONTROL.

Quick start ■ Using the Roll functionand Flam functions Try out the padKONTROL! ■ Turn the power on The Roll function makes it easy to simulate a roll (rapidly Connect the padKONTROL to your computer and turn repeated strikes on the same drum). The Flam function simulates a flam (double-strike on the same drum). By the power on. (p.12 “Making connections and turning on the power”) moving your finger on the X-Y pad you can realistically and dynamically control the roll or flam in realtime. The When the power turns on, the padKONTROL will be in Play mode, and scene 1 will be loaded. The display will X-axis controls the speed of the roll (or the flam interval), and the Y-axis controls the roll expression (or the volume indicate “ In Play mode, the [SETTING/ENTER] key is dark. of the second strike of the flam). The example below describes using the roll function, but you can try out the ■ Recalling a scene flam function in the same way. The padKONTROL lets you assign the parameters you

want to the trigger pads, the X-Y pads, and the two assignable knobs so that you can control your external Press the [ROLL] key. The Roll function will turn on, and the [ROLL] key will light. MIDI sound module or a software synthesizer on your computer in whatever way is most appropriate for your

needs. A set of these assignments is called a “scene.” The padKONTROL’s internal user memory contains Place your finger on the X-Y pad, and press a trigger pad to which a snare drum or similar sound is assigned. A roll will play as long as you continue holding down the trigger pad. The roll will stop when you release the pad. sixteen scenes, and you can instantly recall any of these scenes using the sixteen trigger pads. ❍ As an example, here’s how to recall scene number 5.

Hold down the [SCENE] key. The [SCENE] key and the trigger pad corresponding to the currently selected scene number will light. Making controller assignments If you want a controller (e.g., trigger pad or pedal) to control a different parameter, you can change the assignment and setting for that controller.

❍ As an example, let’s assign trigger pad [3] so that it transmits a MIDI Note-on message for note number C5 when pressed. Continuing to hold down the [SCENE] key, press trigger pad [05], which has an indication of “05” printed at the upper left of the trigger pad.

You will enter Setting mode, and the [SETTING/ENTER] The scene will change, and trigger pad [05] will light. The display will indicate “

As long as you continue holding down the [SCENE] key, you’ll be able to use the trigger pads to switch scenes.

Press the [SETTING/ENTER]. Press trigger pad [3]. Trigger pad [3] will be selected and will light.

Release the [SCENE] key to return to Play mode. Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. Now you can specify a note message or control change. The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light. In the display, the Scenes can also be recalled in Setting mode. note number or control change number will blink.

Restoring the factory settings While you watch the display, use the encoder to select

The padKONTROL contains 30 preloaded scenes (P.01– P.30). When the padKONTROL leaves the factory, sixteen of these thirty-two scenes are already loaded into the user memory (S.01–S.16). You can restore the preloaded factory settings at any time. You can restore the factory settings whether you’re in Play mode or in Setting mode.

indicate the preloaded scene number. Press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. This completes the assignment. You will return to Play mode. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and the display will indicate the scene number.

Use the encoder to select “

Press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. ” and loading will begin. After The display will blink “ a time, the blinking will stop. Loading has been If you decide to cancel before you’ve completed the procedure, press the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key. completed. If you decide to cancel before you’ve completed the procedure, press the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key. However, you can’t cancel while loading is actually occurring. Saving a scene If you switch to another scene or turn off the power before saving the controller assignment you’ve made, your changes Loading a single preloaded scene will be lost. If you want to keep the changes you have made, you must save them. You can save scenes either in Play mode or in Setting mode. Refer to the Preloaded Scene List (p.114) and choose the ❍ As an example, we can save your edited scene data as scene number 2.

scene you want to load. You can load any of the 30 preloaded scenes into one of the user scene memories (S.01–S.16). Hold down the [PROG. CHANGE/WRITE/ALL PAD] key and press the [SCENE] key. You can load a preloaded scene whether you’re in Play mode or in Setting mode. The save-destination scene number will blink in the display. Use the encoder to select “ ” (scene 2).

The trigger pad corresponding to the scene number will also blink. At this time, you can also make your selection by directly pressing the trigger pad that corresponds to the desired scene number.

Hold down the [SCENE] key and press the [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key. The [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key will light and the [SETTING/ENTER] key will blink. The display will indicate the preloaded scene number.

Press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The assignments have now been stored to scene 2. Use the encoder to select the preloaded scene you want to load. Preload Scene Number: P.01–P.30 Never turn off the power while settings are being saved. Doing so may damage the internal data. If you decide to cancel before you’ve completed the procedure, press the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key.

Next, select the user memory location that the preloaded scene will be loaded into. You can also save (write) a scene when you’re in Setting mode. Scene No.: S.01–S.16

Using your computer to manage scene sets The padKONTROL will be in Setting mode with the newly loaded scene selected. You can use the included Editor/Librarian software to save, Never turn off the power while data is being saved. Doing so may damage the internal data. edit, and manage the sixteen scenes saved in the padKONTROL as a single “scene set” on your computer. If you decide to cancel before you’ve completed the procedure, press the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key. For details on how to use the Editor/Librarian software, refer to the “Editor/Librarian owner’s manual” on the included CDROM. Press the [SETTING/ENTER] key.

Play mode In Play mode you can use the padKONTROL’s controllers Display indication and functions to control a connected external MIDI device or a software synthesizer or DAW running on your computer. If a note message is assigned to the pedal, the display will indicate the velocity value. After a time, the display will revert to the scene number. When you power-on the padKONTROL, it will always enter Play mode with scene 1 selected. The display will indicate “

If a control change is assigned, the display will indicate the control change value. After a time, the display will In Play mode the [SETTING/ENTER] key will be dark. If you want to change from Setting mode to Play mode, press revert to the scene number. the [SETTING/ENTER] key to make it go dark. ■ X-Y pad When you operate the X-Y pad, the assigned MIDI messages will be transmitted. (p.24) The upper edge and right edge of the X-Y pad produce higher values, and the lower edge and left edge produce lower values. You can reverse these directions if desired. When you take your finger off of the X-Y pad, it will return to the specified point (Release Point). (p.25) < Example > While striking a trigger pad to which a snare Using the controllers drum sound is assigned, you can operate the X-Y pad to change the pitch, or some other aspect of the sound. In Play mode you can use four types of controllers. ■ Assignable Knobs 1/2 ■ Trigger pads Each time you press a trigger pad, the assigned note When you turn assignable knobs 1/2, the assigned MIDI data or control change will be transmitted. Trigger pads to which a control change is assigned will messages will be transmitted. (p.25) remain lit in Play mode so that they can be easily identified. < Example > While striking a trigger pad to which a tom sound is assigned, you can assign one of the knobs to Pan, and turn it to move the tom sound between left and When you press a trigger pad to which a note message is assigned, the note message will be transmitted at the right, or control it in other ways. assigned velocity value. (p.20) When you press a trigger pad to which a control change Transmitting a Program Change is assigned, the control change will be transmitted with the assigned On value when pressed, and transmitted Here’s how you can transmit a program change message in Play mode. again with the assigned Release value when released. (p.21)

Display indication Hold down the [PROG CHANGE/WRITE/ALL PAD] key and turn the encoder. The program number will blink in the display. When you press a trigger pad to which a note message is assigned, the display will indicate the velocity value. < Example > Program number 24 After a time, the display will revert to the scene number. When you press a trigger pad to which a control change is assigned, the display will indicate the control change value. After a time, the display will revert to the scene number. ■ Pedal Each time you operate a pedal connected to the Pedal jack, the assigned note data or control change will be transmitted. If a note message is assigned, the note message will be transmitted with the assigned velocity value. (p.23) If a control change is assigned, the message will be transmitted with the specified On value and Release value. (p.24)

When you release the [PROG CHANGE/WRITE/ALL [3] GM ON PAD] key, a program change message will be transmitted with the program number that was shown in the This transmits a GM System On [F0, 7E, 7F, 09, 01, F7] message. display. Then the display will return to indicating the scene

number. Hold down the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key and press trigger pad [3]. A GM System On message will be transmitted. The display will show a graphic indication of the transmis- This program change message is transmitted on the MIDI channel of each trigger pad and pedal whose MIDI Transmit Channel is set to other than Disable. sion. This message is transmitted to the port you specify (p.21–26 “USB-MIDI Port”). Transmitting MIDI messages [4]–[8] Various useful types of MIDI message are preassigned to trigger pads [1]–[3]. In addition, you can use the included USER1–5 This will transmit the MIDI message you created using the included Editor/Librarian software. Editor/Librarian software to create User Messages and assign them to trigger pads [4]–[8]. In Play mode, hold down

the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key and press a trigger pad [1]–[8] to transmit the assigned MIDI message. Hold down the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key and press trigger pad [4]–[8]. The MIDI message you assigned will be transmitted. The display will show a graphic indication of the transmission. User message numbers 1–5 correspond to trigger pads [4]–[8]. These messages will be transmitted to the port you specify in the Editor/Librarian software. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for the Editor/Librarian software. Using a fixed velocity By turning fixed velocity on, every trigger pad (and the pedal) will send the same velocity message, regardless of the force with which you actually strike the trigger pad. If you want to change the fixed velocity, use Setting mode to [1] PANIC This transmits All Note Off [Bn, 7B, 00], All Sound Off [Bn, 78, 00], and Reset All Controllers [Bn, 79, 00] messages on specify the desired Fixed Velocity value. (p.27 “Fixed Velocity setting”) all MIDI channels. Execute this if the connected software becomes unstable, or

if you experience “stuck notes” on your MIDI sound module. Press the [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key. Note messages will now be transmitted with a fixed

velocity, and the [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key will light. Hold down the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key and press trigger pad [1]. All Note Off, All Sound Off, and Reset All Controllers

messages will be transmitted on all MIDI channels. The display will show a graphic indication of the transmis- In Play mode when the [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key is off, a separate velocity value is sent from each of the trigger pads and the pedal. sion. This message is transmitted to both port A and port B, regardless of the port you specified (p.21-26 “USB-MIDI Port”). [2] NOTE OFF This transmits an All Note Off [Bn, 7B, 00] message on all MIDI channels.

To defeat this setting, press the [FIXED VELOCITY/ PRELOAD] key to make it go dark. Hold down the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key and press trigger pad [2]. All Note Off messages will be transmitted on all MIDI channels. The display will show a graphic indication of the transmission. This message is transmitted to both port A and port B, regardless of the port you specified (p.21-26 “USB-MIDI Port”).

The Flam function A “flam” is a playing technique in which a single drum hit is played as a double-strike, with a very slight difference in Expression timing between the left and right sticks. You can turn the padKONTROL’s Flam function on to Roll speed simulate this playing technique. By moving your finger along the X-axis of the X-Y pad you can control the interval from the first strike until the second flam note occurs. By moving your finger along the Y-axis you can control the velocity (volume) of the second strike.

The Flam function will be enabled, and the [FLAM] key will light.

To turn off the Roll function, press the [ROLL] key once again to make it go dark. Press the [FLAM] key. The Hold function While pressing the X-Y pad, press a trigger pad to which a snare drum or similar sound is assigned. The Hold function maintains the point (the value of the MIDI message) at which you released the X-Y pad, so that the value will be held even after you’ve taken your finger off of the pad. You can’t play a flam unless you’re already pressing the X-Y pad before you press the trigger pad. This function will apply to any operations you perform on the X-Y pad, including the Flam function and Roll function. For example if you are performing a roll with a Roll function and Hold function turned on, the roll will continue after you take your finger off of the X-Y pad, as long as you continue holding down the trigger pad. Volume When the Hold function is on, the point (the value of the MIDI message) at which you took your finger off of the X-Y Flam interval pad will be held. If the Hold function is off, and the Flam and Roll functions

are both off, the value of the MIDI message when you take your finger off the X-Y pad will be the Release value you’ve To turn off the Flam function, press the [FLAM] key once again to make it go dark. specified. (p.25 “Release Value”)

The Roll function The Hold function will turn on, and the [HOLD] key will light. A “roll” is a playing technique in which a sound is played with rapidly repeated strikes at a close interval. Alternatively, you can turn on the [HOLD] key before pressing the X-Y pad. You can turn the padKONTROL’s Roll function on to simulate this playing technique.

By moving your finger along the X-axis of the X-Y pad you can control the speed of the roll. By moving your finger along the Y-axis you can control the velocity value (expression) of the roll.

Press the [HOLD] key. To turn off the Hold function, press the [HOLD] key to make it go dark. Recalling a scene Press the [ROLL] key. You can instantly recall any one of the sixteen scenes from The Roll function will be enabled, and the [ROLL] key will light. the padKONTROL’s user memory. You can use the sixteen trigger pads to recall a scene instantly. Trigger pads [1]–[16] correspond to scene numbers 1–16. For details on how to recall a scene, refer to “Recalling The Roll function is applied while you are pressing the X-Y pad. Press a trigger pad to which a snare drum or a scene” (p.14). similar sound is assigned. Even if the [ROLL] key is on, you can’t play a roll unless your finger is on the X-Y pad. Saving a scene You can save (write) the settings currently assigned to each controller as a “scene.” For details on how to save a scene, refer to “Saving a scene” (p.15).

Hold down the [X] key if you want to assign a message to the X-axis of the X-Y pad, the [Y] key for the Y-axis, the [KNOB 1 ASSIGN] key for assignable knob 1, or the [KNOB 2 ASSIGN] key for assignable knob 2; then press the trigger pad [9]–[16] for the MIDI message that you want to assign. The MIDI message you selected will be assigned to the controller you selected.

Setting mode In Setting mode you can edit the scene parameters (controller MIDI Channel [1...16] assignments and settings) for the padKONTROL’s controllers, and set the parameters for the Flam and Roll functions. The note message will be transmitted on the MIDI channel you specified. Press the [SETTING/ENTER] key to enter Setting mode. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will light. Disable (

No MIDI message will be transmitted. If you want to return to Play mode at this point, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key again and the key will go dark.

While you’re making an assignment or choosing a setting, the [SETTING/ENTER] key will be lit and the display will be blink- If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. ing. When you then press the [SETTING/ENTER] key, the setting will be applied and you will return to Play mode. ■ Switch Type If you decide to cancel the change you made, press the [MESSAGE/EXIT] key.

Press the [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key. The [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key will light, and the display will indicate the switch type. You can specify the note number, MIDI transmit channel, switch type, and velocity of the note message that will be sent when Press the trigger pad whose switch type you want to specify. The selected trigger pad will light.

you press the trigger pad. Use the encoder to specify the switch type. Momentary ( If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”)

A Note-on message will be sent when you press the trigger pad, and a Note-off message will be sent when you ■ Note Number release it.

If a control change is assigned to the trigger pad, the display will indicate the control change number.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. Press the trigger pad whose note number you want to specify. The trigger pad you selected will light.

If the trigger pad is assigned to a control change, the display will indicate the release value (control change value). If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. ■ Velocity Curve / Velocity Level The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. You can change the response of each trigger pad by choosing ■ MIDI Channel one of seven velocity curves, or you can chose for a specific velocity level to be sent, regardless of how hard the trigger

The [VELOCITY/UPPER] key will light, and the display will indicate the velocity curve or the constant velocity value. Press the trigger pad whose MIDI channel you want to specify. If a control change is assigned to the trigger pad, the display will indicate the On value. The selected trigger pad will light.

Use the encoder to specify the MIDI channel. Press the trigger pad whose velocity you want to specify. The trigger pad you selected will light, and the display will indicate the velocity curve or the specific velocity value.

Velocity Curve [C-1...C-8] USB Port A ( You can choose from eight different touch curves: linear (C1), smooth curves (C-2, C-3), a curve that does not detect velocity unless you strike the pad with more than a certain strength (C-4), a curve that reaches the maximum velocity without requiring you to strike with great force (C-5), and several step-wise curves (C-6, C-7, C-8). Use the curve that produces the response or effect you want.

The MIDI message assigned to the trigger pad will be sent to port A. USB Port B (

The MIDI message assigned to the trigger pad will be sent to port B.

MAX (127) MAX (127) Use the encoder to select the USB-MIDI transmit port. If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. C-2 C-1 Velocity Velocity C-4 C-3 MIN (1) ppp (1) Strength (MIDI Velocity) MIN (1) ppp (1) fff (127) Strength (MIDI Velocity) Assigning a Control Change to a trigger pad fff (127) You can specify the control change number, MIDI transmit channel, switch type, on-value, and release value of the control change message that is sent when you press the trigger pad. MAX (127) MAX (127) C-5 If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) C-6 Velocity Velocity ■ Control Change Number MIN (1) ppp (1) Strength (MIDI Velocity) MIN (1) ppp (1) fff (127)

Strength (MIDI Velocity) fff (127) Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light, and the display will indicate the note number or control change number. If a note message is assigned to the trigger pad, the display will indicate the note number. MAX (127) MAX (127)

MIN (1) ppp (1) Strength (MIDI Velocity) fff (127) MIN (1) ppp (1) Strength (MIDI Velocity) Press the trigger pad to which you want to assign a control change. The trigger pad you selected will light. Velocity Velocity fff (127) Use the encoder to specify the control change number. Control Change Number [0...127] (p.115 “MIDI Control Change Messages”) Constant Velocity [1...127]

The specified velocity value will always be sent regardless of how strongly you strike the trigger pad.

If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. In Play mode, trigger pads to which a control change is assigned will be lit, and trigger pads to which a note message is assigned will be dark. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. ■ USB-MIDI Port ■ MIDI Channel You can choose the USB-MIDI port to which the message will be transmitted when you press the trigger pad. This applies You can specify on which MIDI channel the control change message will be sent. For the procedure, refer to p.20 “MIDI Channel”. only if the padKONTROL is connected via USB. If the padKONTROL is connected via the MIDI connectors, this Port setting does nothing. All MIDI messages will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

Press the [PORT] key. The [PORT] key will light.

Press the trigger pad for which you want to choose the USB-MIDI pot. If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. ■ Switch Type

Press the [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key. The [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key will light, and the display will indicate the switch type.

The selected trigger pad will light, and the display will in-

Press the trigger pad whose switch type you want to

ting, you may wish to assign the same parameter value to all of the trigger pads at once. If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode.

■ On Value Instead of selecting an individual trigger pad, press the [PROG CHANGE/WRITE/ALL PAD] key. This parameter specifies the On Value (control change value) All the trigger pads will be selected; the [PROG CHANGE/ WRITE/ALL PAD] key and all trigger pads will light. that is sent when you press the trigger pad. To cancel this state, select any of the trigger pads.

If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) Press the trigger pad whose On Value you want to specify. The trigger pad you selected will light.

The pedal assignment will be selected, and the [PEDAL] key will light. transmitted. (p.115 “MIDI Control Change Messages”)

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. ■ Note Number If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode.

If a control change is assigned to the pedal, the display will indicate the control change number.

If a note message is assigned to the trigger pad, the display will indicate “

Press the trigger pad whose release value you want to specify.

Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light, and the display will indicate the note number. Press the [REL. VAL./LOWER] key. The [REL. VAL./LOWER] key will light, and the display will indicate the release value.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. USB Port B ( If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode.

Use the encoder to specify the switch type. Assigning a Control Change to the pedal Momentary ( A Note-on message will be sent when you press the pedal, You can specify the control change number, MIDI transmit channel, switch type, on-value, and release value of the control and a Note-off message will be sent when you release it. change message that is sent when you operate the pedal.

Toggle ( A Note-on message or a Note-off message will be sent If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) alternately when you press the pedal.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. Press the [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key. The [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key will light, and the display will indicate the sensitivity type.

The MIDI message assigned to the pedal will be sent to port B. ■ Switch Type

The MIDI message assigned to the pedal will be sent to port A.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. Press the [PEDAL] key. The pedal setting will be selected, and the [PEDAL] key will light. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. ■ Release Value ■ Control Change Number If the pedal is assigned to a note number, no setting is ac-

cessed by pressing the [REL. VAL./LOWER] key. If you press this key, the display will indicate “

The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light, and the display will indicate the control change number. ■ Velocity

If a note message is assigned to the pedal, the display will indicate the note number. Press the [PEDAL] key. The [PEDAL] key will light.

■ MIDI Channel If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. You can specify the MIDI channel on which the control change message will be sent when you operate the pedal. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. For the procedure, refer to p.20 “MIDI Channel”. ■ USB-MIDI Port ■ Switch Type You can choose the USB-MIDI port to which the message will be transmitted when you operate the pedal. This applies only if You can specify the type of switch operation that will occur when you operate the pedal. For the procedure, refer to p.20 “Switch Type”. the padKONTROL is connected via USB. If the padKONTROL is connected via the MIDI connectors, this Port setting does nothing. All MIDI messages will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

mitted. (p.115 “MIDI Control Change Messages”) The trigger pads and/or [PEDAL] key that are lit will be affected by the X-Y pad. Press the trigger pads or the If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. [PEDAL] key that you want to enable, making the trigger pads or the [PEDAL] key light. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. ■ Assigning messages ■ Release Value Here’s how to specify the MIDI messages that will be transmitted from the X-Y pad. This parameter specifies the Release Value (control change value) that is sent when you release the pedal.

Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light.

Use the encoder to choose the MIDI message that will be transmitted. Press the [REL. VAL./LOWER] key. The [REL. VAL./LOWER] key will light, and the display will indicate the release value (control change value) that is transmitted when you release the pedal. No Assign ( If a note message is assigned to the pedal, the display will indicate “

Nothing will be transmitted. Control Change Number [0...127] Control Change messages of the specified number will be If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. transmitted. (p.115 “MIDI Control Change Messages”) If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The setting will be applied, and you will return to Play mode. ■ USB-MIDI Port You can specify the USB-MIDI port from which the message will be transmitted (if using a USB connection) when you press ■ MIDI Channel This parameter is not available when assigning MIDI messages the pedal. For the procedure, refer to p.21 “USB-MIDI Port”. to the X-Y pad. If you press the [MIDI CH/RIGHT] key, the display will indicate “ ”. Instead, messages will be transmitted on the MIDI channels that are assigned to the trigger pads (and the [PEDAL] key) that have are selected to be af- X-Y Pad settings fected by the X-Y pad. You can specify the MIDI messages or parameters that will be controlled by the X-Y pad. In addition, you can choose which ■ Polarity of the trigger pads (or pedal) will be affected by the X-Y pad. You can invert the values of the X and/or Y-axis of the X-Y pad. If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”)

Press the [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key. The [SW TYPE/POLARITY] key will light, and the display will indicate the polarity. ■ Selecting the trigger pads and/or pedal that will be affected by the X-Y pad

Use the encoder to select the polarity. For each trigger pad, you can specify whether the X-Y pad will be enabled. You can also specify whether the X-Y pad will be Normal ( The polarity will be normal. For the X-axis, the left edge is enabled for the pedal. These settings can be made individually for the X-axis and Y-axis. the lowest value and the right edge is the highest value. For the Y-axis, the bottom edge is the lowest value and

To specify the trigger pads and/or pedal for which the Xaxis of the X-Y pad is enabled, hold down the [X] key. To The values will be reversed, high to low. For the X-axis, the left edge is the highest value and the right edge is the lowest value. For the Y-axis, the bottom edge is the highest value and the top edge is the lowest value.

transmitted when you take your finger off of the X-Y pad. This is convenient when (for example) you want to return the pitch The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light.

bend to a value of zero when you take your finger off the pad.

Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key.

Nothing will be transmitted. Pitch Bend (

This parameter is not available when assigning MIDI messages to the assignable knobs. If you press the [MIDI CH/RIGHT] ■ USB-MIDI Port This parameter cannot be set for this controller. If you press key, the display will indicate “ ”. Instead, messages will be transmitted on the MIDI channels that are assigned to the trig- ”. Instead, the the [PORT] key, the display will indicate “ messages will be transmitted according to the USB-MIDI trans- ger pads (and the [PEDAL] key) that have are selected to be affected by assignable knobs1/2. mit port specified for each trigger pad and/or pedal that is enabled for the X-Y pad. ■ Polarity You can invert the values of the MIDI messages assigned to assignable knobs 1/2. Assignable Knob 1/2 settings You can specify the MIDI messages or parameters that will be controlled by the two assignable knobs. In addition, you can choose which of the trigger pads (or the pedal) will be affected

Press the [SW TYPE] key. The [SW TYPE] key will light.

Use the encoder to select the polarity. Normal ( The polarity will be normal. The value will be lower as you by the assignable knobs. turn assignable knob 1/2 toward the left, or higher as you turn the knob toward the right. If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) Reverse ( The values will be reversed, high to low. The value will be ■ Selecting the trigger pads and/or pedal that will be affected by assignable knobs 1/2 higher as you turn assignable knob 1/2 toward the left, or lower as you turn the knob toward the right. For each trigger pad (and the pedal), you can specify whether

To assign settings to assignable knob 1, hold down the The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and you will return to Play mode. [KNOB 1 ASSIGN] key. To assign settings to assignable knob 2, hold down the [KNOB 2 ASSIGN] key.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. ■ Release Value The trigger pads and/or [PEDAL] key that are lit will be affected by assignable knobs 1/2. Press the trigger pads or the [PEDAL] key that you want to enable, making the

second strike. Higher values will lengthen the time. LEFT Value [0...255] ■ Velocity

■ USB-MIDI Port This parameter is not available when assigning MIDI messages to the assignable knobs. If you press the [PORT] key, the dis- Use the encoder to specify the value for when the right edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (RIGHT value). Normally you will set this to a larger value than the LEFT value. play will indicate “ ”. Instead, messages will be transmitted using the ports that are assigned to the trigger pads (and RIGHT Value [0...255] the [PEDAL] key) that have are selected to be affected by assignable knobs1/2.

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and you will re- Flam function settings turn to Play mode. What is the Flam function? ■ Y-axis setting (velocity of the second strike) This function simulates the drum playing technique in which

Press the [REL. VAL./LOWER] key. the sticks are held in both hands and used to produce a double strike on the snare etc. at a slightly different timing. The [REL. VAL./LOWER] key will light, and the display will indicate the value at the lower edge of the X-Y pad The X-axis of the X-Y pad specifies the interval of time from the first strike of the flam to the second strike. The Y-axis speci- (LOWER value).

fies the volume for the second strike of the flam. The effective range of each axis can be set independently. Lower values of this setting will decrease the velocity value, and higher values will increase it. If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving, your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) LOWER Value [1...127]

Use the encoder to specify the value for when the lower edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (LOWER value). Hold down the [FLAM] key, and press each of the trigger Use the encoder to specify the value for when the upper edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (UPPER value). Normally you will set this to a larger value than the LOWER value. pad and/or [PEDAL] key that you want to use the flam effect on, making the trigger pads or the [PEDAL] key light. UPPER Value [1...127] The Roll function will also be enabled for the trigger pads or pedal for which the Flam function is enabled.

If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The [SETTING/ENTER] will go dark, and you will return ■ X-axis setting (interval from the first strike to the second)

to Play mode. Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. Roll function settings The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light, and the display will indicate the value at the left edge of the X-Y pad (LEFT What is the Roll function? value).

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. This function simulates the drum playing technique in which a Use the encoder to specify the value for when the left edge snare etc. is struck repeatedly at close timing intervals. The Xaxis of the X-Y pad specifies the roll speed. The Y-axis speci- of the X-Y pad is pressed (LEFT value). fies the roll volume. The effective range of each axis can be set independently. If you want to keep the changes you made, you must save them. If you turn off the power or switch to a different scene before saving,

your changes will be lost. (p.15 “Saving a scene”) edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (UPPER value). Normally you will set this to a larger value than the LOWER ■ Selecting the trigger pads and/or pedal that will be enabled value. For each trigger pad, you can independently specify whether the Roll function will be enabled. You can also specify whether UPPER Value [1...127]

Hold down the [ROLL] key, and press the trigger pad and/ The Flam function will also be enabled for the trigger pads or pedal for which the Roll function is enabled. Fixed Velocity setting You can specify a fixed velocity value that will be used for all ■ X-axis setting (roll speed) trigger pads assigned to a note number and also as the velocity value for the pedal. Press the [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key. The [NOTE/CC#/LEFT] key will light, and the display will indicate the value at the left edge of the X-Y pad (LEFT

LEFT Value [40...240]

Use the encoder to specify the value for when the right If the Roll or Flam function is on, this setting will not affect the velocity of the second and subsequent strikes. edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (RIGHT value). Normally you will set this to a larger value than the LEFT value. RIGHT Value [40...240] If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and you will return to Play mode. ■ Y-axis setting (roll volume (velocity)) Press the [REL. VAL./LOWER] key. The [REL. VAL./LOWER] key will light, and the display will indicate the value at the lower edge of the X-Y pad (LOWER value).

Use the encoder to specify the value for when the lower edge of the X-Y pad is pressed (LOWER value). Lower values of this setting will decrease the velocity, and higher values will increase it. LOWER Value [1...127]

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and you will return to Play mode. value).

Press the [FIXED VELOCITY/PRELOAD] key. Fixed velocity will be enabled, and the fixed velocity value will blink in the display. and higher values will produce a faster roll speed.

Press the [VELOCITY/UPPER] key. This accesses the velocity setting. The [VELOCITY/UPPER] key will light. of the X-Y pad is pressed (LEFT value). Lower values of this setting will produce a slower roll speed,

If you want to set another parameter, skip this step. If you are done, press the [SETTING/ENTER] key. The [SETTING/ENTER] key will go dark, and you will return to Play mode. or [PEDAL] key that you want to use the roll effect on, making the trigger pads or the [PEDAL] key light.

About the padKONTROL’s MIDI connectors Appendix When USB is not connected padKONTROL About the padKONTROL and the driver ports Trigger pads X-Y pad Assignable knobs 1/2 Pedal Data dump transmission /reception Korg native mode When seen from the driver (computer), the padKONTROL provides 3-in USB-MIDI ports and 2-out USB-MIDI ports. Computer application (driver) (Port A) PORT A (Port B) PORT B (Dedicated) CTRL This receives MIDI messages. In Korg native mode, this will receive dedicated system exclusive messages. MIDI IN connector Trigger pads X-Y pad Assignable knobs 1/2 Pedal MIDI OUT connector This transmits MIDI messages when you operate the padKONTROL’s various controllers. MIDI OUT connector MIDI OUT device

MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector padKONTROL MIDI IN device (MIDI IN port) MIDI IN MIDI IN connector Data dump transmit/receive Korg native mode When USB is connected MIDI IN device MIDI IN connector MIDI IN This transmits MIDI messages without change to the MIDI IN port. MIDI messages received at the padKONTROL’s MIDI IN connector are input to this port. For example this allows MIDI messages from an external MIDI OUT connector sequencer to be received by an application on your computer, and allows the padKONTROL to be used as a from this connector without change MIDI messages sent from the MIDI OUT port are transmitted USB-MIDI interface. In this case, choose this port in the MIDI input settings of your application. About Korg Native mode

In addition to the general-purpose controller functionality already explained, the padKONTROL also has something MIDI messages from the padKONTROL’s various controllers called “Native mode.” In Native mode the padKONTROL can be used as a are input to these ports. The “USB-MIDI Port” (p.21–26) specifies the port to which the messages are input. If you’re controller for software that supports native mode. using the padKONTROL to control an application on your computer, select one of these ports in the MIDI Input settings In Native mode, the settings made in Setting mode will be ignored. If you want to keep your settings, you must save them before you enter Native mode. of your application. MIDI OUT device Native mode does not use the concept of Play or Setting modes. MIDI OUT Native mode also supports transmission/reception via the MIDI connectors. The MIDI messages transmitted by the software are sent The USB port settings will be different in Native mode. without change to the padKONTROL’s MIDI OUT connector. If you’re using the padKONTROL as a USB-MIDI interface Operations in Native mode (for example when sending MIDI messages from a computer application to an external device), select this port in the MIDI

output settings of your application. To enter Native mode, make the appropriate settings in your connected software that supports Native mode. CTRL

This is used to transmit and receive data dumps, and is used in Korg native mode. Operate the various controllers in the same way as in normal mode. The function of each key and the assignment of the controllers will be according to the settings of your computer software. In Native mode, the USB ports transmit the following messages. Port A: Special messages related to each key and controller Port B: Note messages and Pitch Bend messages

To exit Native mode, make the appropriate settings in Specifications your connected software that supports Native mode, or hold down the padKONTROL’s [SCENE] key and [MESSAGE/EXIT] key, and press the [SETTING/ ENTER] key. ■ Controllers Trigger pads ✕ 16: velocity-sensitive X-Y pad The padKONTROL will return to Play mode. Normally you should exit Native mode by using the menu of your connected software. If you are unable to exit Native mode from the menu of your software because a cable has been disconnected or for some other reason, use the keys of the padKONTROL to exit Native mode. Assignable knobs ✕ 2 Pedal ■ Display LED ■ Memory For details about how to enter and exit Native mode, about the messages that appear in the main display when in Native mode, and about the operations in Native mode, please refer to the owner’s manual for your software that supports Native mode. User scene memories: 16 Preloaded scene templates: 30 ■ Connectors Pedal jack MIDI IN/OUT connectors USB connector Troubleshooting ■ Power does not turn on Power supply jack (DC9V) ■ Power supply

• Is the power switch set to the correct position? (p.12) DC9V, AC adapter (optional)

• Could the padKONTROL be connected to your USB bus power (when using the USB connector) computer via a hub? ■ Dimensions (W ✕ H ✕ D) ■ Software does not respond

314.2 ✕ 55.1 ✕ 233.6 mm / 12.4 ✕ 2.2 ✕ 9.2 inches

(including protrusions)

• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
• Has the padKONTROL been recognized by the connected computer? ■ Weight 960 g / 2.1 lbs. If you’re using Windows XP, go to Control Panel “Sound ■ Current consumption and Audio Devices Properties” and check the Hardware settings. When using USB bus power: 150 mA (MAX 180 mA) When using DC9V adapter: 150 mA (MAX 180 mA) If you’re using Mac OS X, go to Macintosh HD ➔ Application folder ➔ Utility folder ➔ ”Audio MIDI ■ Included items
• USB cable Settings,” and in the “MIDI Devices” tab page, check whether the padKONTROL has been recognized.

• CD-ROM (containing padKONTROL Editor/Librarian software etc.) Depending on the hardware setup of your computer, it may not be possible for the padKONTROL to be recognized via a USB connection.

• Software license agreement ■ Operating requirements for connection to a computer

• Check the padKONTROL assignments and the USBMIDI Port assignments. Macintosh Operating system: Mac OS X 10.2 or later Computer: Apple Macintosh computer with a USB

• It may be that the connected device or software does not support the function you’re attempting to use. Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected device port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X or software, and make sure that the function is supported. Windows Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ ■ Trigger pad velocity is not detected
• Check the velocity setting. (p.20) Computer: Professional Computer with a USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP (USB chipset made by ■ Sound does not stop
• If a note number is assigned to a trigger pad and the Intel Corporation is recommended) trigger pad is set to Toggle operation, it may be that the corresponding Note-off message was not ■ Options AC adapter transmitted. If this occurs, use the Message function to execute [2] ALL NOTE OFF (p.17) or [1] PANIC (p.17). Pedal switch PS-1 Appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change without notice. (Current as of July 2005)

• Note#[C-1 G9] / Note#[C-1
• G9] / Message Type Message Type Interval Left Speed Left CC#[0 p. 127
• ] CC#[0 p. 127
• ] [No Assign/Pitch Bend [No Assign/Pitch Bend [0 p. 255
• ] [40 ] /After Touch/CC#] /After Touch/CC#] p. 240

• [VELOCITY/UPPER] [PORT] MIDI CH MIDI CH Interval Right Interval Right [Disable/1 p. 16
• ] [Disable/1 p. 16
• ] [0 p. 255
• ] [40 p. 240
• ] Switch Type Switch Type Polarity Polarity [Momentary/Toggle] [Momentary/Toggle] [Normal/Reverse] [Normal/Reverse] Release Value[0 p. 127
• ] Release Value[0 p. 127
• ] Release Value Volume Lower Expression Lower (only if cc is assigned) (only if cc is assigned) [0 p. 127
• /-128 p. 127
• ] [1 p. 127
• ] [1 p. 127
• ] Velocity Curve(Note) Velocity Curve(Note) Volume Upper Expression Upper On Value[0 p. 127
• ] (cc) On Value[0 p. 127
• ] (cc) [1 p. 127
• ] [1 ] USB-MIDI Port USB-MIDI Port p. 127

Release Value [0...127]

• [VELOCITY/UPPER] [PORT] MIDI CH [Disable/1 p. 16
• ] MIDI CH [Disable/1 p. 16
• ] [40 p. 240
• ] Interval Right Interval Right [0 p. 255
• ] [40 p. 240
• ] Switch Type Switch Type Polarity Polarity [Momentary/Toggle] [Momentary/Toggle] [Normal/Reverse] [Normal/Reverse] Release Value [0 p. 127
• ] Release Value [0 p. 127
• ] Release Value Volume Lower Expression Lower (seulement si cc (seulement si cc est [0 p. 127
• /-128 p. 127
• ] [1 p. 127
• ] [1 p. 127
• ] est assigné) assigné) Velocity Curve (Note) Velocity Curve (Note) Volume Upper Expression Upper On Value [0 p. 127
• ] (cc) On Value [0 p. 127
• ] (cc) [1 p. 127
• ] [1 ] USB-MIDI Port USB-MIDI Port p. 127

Preload Scene List No.

Memorized Remarks Panel Control (Pitch,Mod) Panel Control (Pitch,Mod) Note On Note Off 1 – 16 1 – 16 1 – 16 1 – 16 0 – 127 Recognized Transmitted MIDI Implementation Chart

Variable Range Song Position Song Select Tune 0 – 127 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO : Yes : No Notes *1: Can be transmitted by the message transmission functionality in Play mode. *2: For reception, inquiry messages are supported as well as Korg exclusive messages. *3: Can be assigned using the editor librarian software and transmitted as a Free Message. Local On/Off Aux All Notes Off Messages Active Sense Reset Clock System Real Time Command System Common System Exclusive Program Change *1, *3