KORG nanoKONTROL2 - Slim-Line USB MIDI Controller (Black) - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKONTROL2 slim-line USB
controller. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please
read this manual carefully.
In order to properly use this product, you’ll need to adjust some
of the settings in the application that you are using. Adjust the
settings as described in the “Settings for using the unit with DAW
software” section in this manual, and in the owner’s manual for
your application.
The Korg Kontrol Editor software allows you to edit MIDI
messages transmitted via each controller on the nanoKONTROL2.
You can download the Parameter Guide and the Korg Kontrol
Editor software from the Korg website.
http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com
Getting ready
Connections and power
Computer USB connector
USB cable
nanoKONTROL2
1. Use a USB cable to connect the nanoKONTROL2 to a USB port on
your computer. The power to the nanoKONTROL2 will turn on
and the power LED will light up.
Never use any USB cable other than the one that’s included.
The nanoKONTROL2 starts in the operation mode that was
selected when the unit was last used. At this time, the transport
button that corresponds to the current operation mode will flash.
(--> “Operation mode”)
When you first connect the nanoKONTROL2 to a computer
running Windows XP/Vista/7, the standard USB-MIDI driver
for your operating system will be installed automatically.
Turning off the power
1. Disconnect the USB cable that’s connected to the nanoKONTROL2
and the computer. The power to the nanoKONTROL2 will turn off
and the power LED will go dark.
Settings for using the unit with DAW software
This section describes various settings for several DAW software
programs. For more information, please refer to the Parameter Guide.
For information on detailed settings and operation of various DAW
software, please refer to the corresponding user's guide.
Cubase
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and REW
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2.
2. Open the “Device setting” window in Cubase, and add “Mackie
Control.”
3. Select nanoKONTROL2 for the MIDI In/Out ports used by “Mackie
Control.”
Digital Performer
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and FF
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2.
Settings for “Audio MIDI settings”
• From “Audio MIDI setup,” open “MIDI
Device” or “MIDI Studio,” then select
“Add Device.”
• Name the added device. (e.g.,
nanoKONTROL2 DP)
• Connect the added device with the
nanoKONTROL2 as shown on the left.
2. Open the “Control Surface” window in Digital Performer, then
select “Mackie Control” for “Driver” and “Unit.”
3. Select the nanoKONTROL2 ports for “MIDI.”
GarageBand/Logic
Download the nanoKONTROL2 Control Surface plug-in for
GarageBand/Logic from the Korg website, and follow the instructions
in the included document to specify the settings.
http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com
Live
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and STOP
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2.
2. Open the “Preferences” window in Live, then select “Mackie
Control” for “Control Surface.”
3. Select nanoKONTROL2 for the MIDI In/Out ports used by “Mackie
Control.”
Pro Tools
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and PLAY
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2.
2. Open the “Peripheral” window in ProTools, then select “HUI” for
“Type.”
3. Select nanoKONTROL2 as the source and destination for “HUI.”
SONAR
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and REC
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2.
2. Open the “MIDI device” window in SONAR, then select
nanoKONTROL2 for “Input” and “Output.”
3. Open the “Controllers/Surfaces” window, then select “Mackie
Control” for “Control Surface.”
4. Select nanoKONTROL2 for the MIDI In/Out ports used.
Parts and their functions
Power LED
Function buttons
Five function buttons feature the PREV TRACK, NEXT TRACK,
SET MARKER, PREV MARKER, and NEXT MARKER functions.
Parameter controls
These controls adjust the DAW software parameters.
Transport buttons
Six transport buttons feature the
CYCLE, REW, FF, STOP, PLAY
and REC functions.
USB connector
Use a USB cable to connect the
unit to a computer.
nanoKONTROL2 and driver ports
Driver ports
As shown in the following table, the name of the ports will depend on
which operating system you’re using, and whether or not you’ve
installed the Korg USB-MIDI driver.
OS MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Mac OS X nanoKONTROL2 nanoKONTROL2 CTRL
SLIDER/KNOB
Windows Vista/7 nanoKONTROL2 nanoKONTROL2
Windows XP USB audio device USB audio device
Windows XP/Vista/7 + nanoKONTROL2 1 nanoKONTROL2 1 CTRL
KORG USB-MIDI Driver SLIDER/KNOB
MIDI IN port
This is where MIDI messages from the nanoKONTROL2’s various
controllers are received. If you want to use the nanoKONTROL2 to
control an application on your computer, then select this port in the
MIDI input settings of your application.
This is also used by the Korg Kontrol Editor to control the
nanoKONTROL2.
MIDI OUT port
This port is used by the DAW software or the Korg Kontrol Editor to
control the nanoKONTROL2.
If you are using Windows XP/Vista/7, the standard USB-MIDI
driver that is automatically installed will not allow you to use the
nanoKONTROL2 with multiple applications simultaneously.
If you want to use the nanoKONTROL2 with multiple applications
simultaneously, you must install the Korg USB-MIDI driver.
You can download the Korg USB-MIDI driver from the Korg
website, and install it as described in the included documentation.
http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com
Even if you don't need to use the nanoKONTROL2 with multiple
applications simultaneously, we recommend that you install the
Korg USB-MIDI driver for more stable operation.
Operation mode
The nanoKONTROL2 features two operation modes: DAW mode, in
which each controller is set up for a specific DAW controller; and CC
mode, in which Control Change messages are assigned to the unit's
controllers. To engage the desired mode, turn on the unit while
pressing and holding down the button that corresponds to that mode.
Other DAW software
1. While pressing and holding down the SET MARKER and CYCLE
buttons, connect the USB cable from your computer to the
nanoKONTROL2 and engage CC mode.
2. Set up the application so that it can be controlled by the Control
Change messages transmitted from the nanoKONTROL2. For
information on setting up the application, please refer to the user's
manual for the application.
Troubleshooting
Power does not turn on
• If you’re using a passive (non-powered) USB hub, the
nanoKONTROL2 may fail to power-on because it’s not getting
enough power. If this is so, please connect the nanoKONTROL2 to
a powered USB hub or directly to your computer.
Software does not respond
• Make sure that the nanoKONTROL2 has been detected by the
connected computer.
If you are using Windows XP, go to the Control Panel, open “Sounds,
Speech, and Audio Devices” -> “Sounds and Audio Devices,” and check
the “Hardware” tab page to see if the nanoKONTROL2 is connected.
If you are using Windows Vista/7, go to the Control Panel, open
“Hardware and Sounds” -> “Device Manager,” and check the
“Sound, Video, and Game Controllers” tab to see if the
nanoKONTROL2 is connected.
If you are using Mac OS X, open “Applications” -> “Utilities,” then
start “Audio MIDI Setup.”
On Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier, check the “MIDI Devices” tab.
On Mac OS X 10.6 or later, open and check the “MIDI Studio” window
by selecting “Show MIDI Window” from the “Window” menu.
• Make sure that the nanoKONTROL2 is selected in the MIDI port
settings of the application that you’re using.
• The application that you’re using might not support certain
functions. Please check the owner’s manual of your host application.
• In order to use some of the functions of this product, you’ll need to
adjust some of the settings in the host application that you’re using.
Adjust settings as described in the “Settings for using the unit with
DAW software” section in this manual, and in the owner’s manual
for your application.
Operating requirements
Windows
Computer: Any computer that has a USB port and satisfies
the requirements for running Microsoft
Windows XP/Vista/7 (a USB chipset made by
the Intel Corporation is recommended)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32bit) or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit) or
Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)
Mac OS X
Computer: Apple Macintosh computer with an Intel or
PowerPC processor that has a USB port
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 or later
nanoKONTROL2 operation is not guaranteed with all computers
that satisfy these system requirements.
Specifications
Connectors: USB connector (mini B type)
Power supply: USB bus power mode
Current consumption: 100 mA or less
Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.80 x 3.27 x 1.18 inches / 325 x 83 x 30 mm
Weight:
10.34 oz / 293 g
Included items: USB cable, Owner’s manual
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice
for improvement.