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 D32XD/D16XD
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 D32XD/D16XD.
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.132 “GlobalCh”)

2. MIDI messages used by the

D32XD/D16XD

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

The D32XD/D16XD uses these messages to control
effects.

Program change:

The D32XD/D16XD uses these messages to switch
scenes.

Control change:

The D32XD/D16XD uses these messages to control
mixer and effect parameters.

MMC (MIDI Machine Control):

MMC messages can be transmitted from the D32XD/
D16XD to control an external MMC-compatible
sequencer or recorder. MMC messages can be transmit-
ted from an external sequencer or recorder to control the
D32XD/D16XD.

MTC (MIDI Time Code):

The D32XD/D16XD can transmit or receive MTC mes-
sages to synchronize with an external sequencer or
recorder.

MIDI Clock:

The D32XD/D16XD 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 D32XD/D16XD’s MIDI functionality

can be found in the separate MIDI implementation. Consult your lo-
cal Korg distributor for more information on MIDI Implementation.

3. Using MIDI

Controlling the D32XD/D16XD from a MIDI
sequencer

You can use MMC messages transmitted and received from
a MIDI sequencer to control D32XD/D16XD 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 D32XD/D16XD 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 MIDI/SYNC, “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.

(5) Operate your external MIDI sequencer.

When you perform stop, play, record, and locate opera-
tions on your MIDI sequencer, the D32XD/D16XD will
be controlled. (For details, refer to the manual of your
MIDI sequencer.)

Synchronizing two D32XD or D16XD units

Here’s how you can make two D32XD or D16XD units play
back in sync. One D32XD/D16XD will be the MTC master,
and the other will be the MTC slave.

(1) Use a MIDI cable to connect your equipment.

Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI IN connectors and
MIDI OUT connectors of the master and slave D32XD/
D16XD units to each other.

(2) Make settings on the master D32XD/D16XD.

In the MIDI/SYNC, “MIDI/MMC” tab page, set “MIDI
Sync”

to “MTC Master,” and set “MMC Mode” to

“Receive.”
For this example, set “Device ID” to “10.”

(3) Make settings on the slave D32XD/D16XD.

In the MIDI/SYNC, “MIDI/MMC” tab page, set “MIDI
Sync”

to “MTC Slave,” and set “MMC Mode” to

“Transmit.”

Set “Device ID” to “10” to match the setting

of the master device.

MIDI

USB

MIDI

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