KORG Pa300 Arranger - Manual (Page 366)

362 Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver
Connecting Pa300 to a personal computer
The USB Device port can be used to transfer MIDI data between
the Pa300 and a personal computer (this is called the
MIDI Over
USB function).
Connecting Pa300 to a personal computer
Please install the KORG USB-MIDI Driver, before connecting
Pa300 to a personal computer. Be sure your personal computer
meets the requirement shown on “KORG USB-MIDI Driver sys-
tem requirements” below.
KORG USB-MIDI Driver system
requirements
Windows
Computer: A computer with an USB port, that satisfies the
requirements of Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Pro-
fessional / x64 Edition, Vista, 7, 8.
Mac
Computer: An Apple Mac with an USB port that satisfies the
requirements of Mac OS X.
Operating system: Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later.
Please note before use
Copyright to all software included in this product is the property
of Korg Inc.
The license agreement for this software is provided separately.
You must read this license agreement before you install this soft-
ware. Your installation of this software will be taken to indicate
your acceptance of this agreement.
Windows: Installing the KORG USB-MIDI
Driver
Please connect Pa300 to the computer via an USB cable only
after having installed the KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools.
1. Insert the included Accessory Disc into the optical drive of
your Windows PC.
2. Open the folder DVD-ROM\USB-MIDI Driver\Win -
KORG USB-MIDI Driver v.n.nn\ and double-click on
“KORG USB-MIDI Driver Tools Setup v.n.nn.exe” to run
the installer (“n.nn” meaning the version number).
3. Follow the instructions appearing on screen. At the end,
the tools will be installed.
4. When installation is completed, connect the DEVICE USB
port of your Pa300 to one of the USB ports of your Win-
dows PC by using a standard USB cable. The Auto Installer
will immediately start.
5. When finished, the USB-MIDI driver will be installed, and
Pa300 will be able to communicate with your computer via
USB.
You can access the tools and manuals from the Start menu.
Driver’s ports
After installation, the following ports will be shown in you MIDI
application (e.g., sequencer) among the other MIDI devices:
Pa300 KEYBOARD: This allows for reception of MIDI messages
from the Pa300 (keyboard and controller’s data) to the MIDI
application running on the computer.
Pa300 SOUND: This allows for transmission of MIDI messages
from the MIDI application running on the computer, to the
internal tone generator of Pa300.
Installing the Korg USB MIDI Driver