Korg owner manual Midi connections, Using Midi, Midi messages used by D3200

MIDI

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard used to exchange performance data between electronic musical instruments and computers.

1. MIDI connections

Use only MIDI cables to transfer MIDI data. Connect these cables between the MIDI connectors of the D3200 and the MIDI connectors of the external MIDI device with which you want to transfer data.

MIDI IN connector

Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of the external device.

MIDI OUT connector

Transmits MIDI messages from the D3200. Connect this to the MIDI IN connector of the external device.

MIDI channel settings

MIDI uses sixteen channels (1–16) to independently convey data to multiple MIDI devices. If the transmitting device is sending data on MIDI channel “1,” the receiving device must also be set to MIDI channel “1” in order to receive this data. (→p.125 “3. Global Ch”)

3. Using MIDI

Controlling the D3200 from a MIDI sequencer

You can use MMC messages transmitted and received from a MIDI sequencer to control D3200 operations such as stop, play, record, and locate.

You must use a sequencer that supports MMC. These operations cannot be performed from a sequencer that does not support MMC.

(1)Use a MIDI cable to connect the two devices.

Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI IN connectors and MIDI OUT connectors of the D3200 and your MIDI sequencer to each other.

(2)Adjust the settings on your MIDI sequencer.

Set your sequencer to transmit MMC and to receive MTC (MTC Slave). For details, refer to the owner’s man- ual of your MIDI sequencer.

(3)Turn on MMC reception.

In the SYSTEM/MIDI, “MIDI/MMC” tab page, set “MMC Mode” to “Receive,” and set “MIDI Sync” to

“MTC Master.”

(4)Set the device ID to match.

Set the “Device ID” to match the MMC device ID of your MIDI sequencer.

If you leave the “Device ID” set to 127, MMC commands can be exchanged with any device.

2. MIDI messages used by the

D3200

Note On (Note, velocity), aftertouch, pitch-bend:

The D3200 uses these messages to control effects.

Program change:

The D3200 uses these messages to switch scenes.

Control change:

The D3200 uses these messages to control mixer and effect parameters.

MMC (MIDI Machine Control):

MMC messages can be transmitted from the D3200 to control an external MMC-compatible sequencer or recorder. MMC messages received from an external sequencer or recorder can be used to control the D3200.

MTC (MIDI Time Code):

The D3200 can transmit or receive MTC messages to synchronize with an external sequencer or recorder.

MIDI Clock:

The D3200 can transmit MIDI Clock. It can also receive MIDI Clock if you have selected MIDI Clock for the tempo track and are recording the tempo track.

About the MIDI implementation chart

The owner’s manual of each MIDI device includes a MIDI implementation chart. This chart shows the types of MIDI message that the device can transmit and receive. When us- ing two MIDI devices together, compare their MIDI imple- mentation charts to verify that the devices will be able to communicate as you expect.

*A detailed explanation of the D3200’s MIDI functionality can be found in the separate MIDI implementation. Consult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI Implementation.

(5)Operate your external MIDI sequencer.

When you perform stop, play, record, and locate opera- tions on your MIDI sequencer, the D3200 will be control- led. (For details, refer to the manual of your MIDI sequencer.)

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