KORG ARP 2600 M Analog Synthesizer Module with Carrying Case - Manual (Page 22)

ARP 2600 M
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About MIDI
Connecting MIDI devices
By connecting the ARP 2600 M to a computer or external MIDI sequencer, you
can control the sound generator of the ARP 2600 M from an external device. Use a
commercially available MIDI cable to connect the ARP 2600 M’s MIDI IN connector
to the MIDI OUT connector of your external MIDI device (see “Connections” on
page 18).
MIDI IN connector: This receives MIDI messages from other MIDI devices. Connect
this connector to the MIDI OUT connector of the other device. The MIDI messages
that can be received through the MIDI IN connector on the ARP 2600 M include
note messages, pitch bend, modulation and portamento.
Note messages (velocity is ignored) are the only type of MIDI messages that
the ARP 2600 M can receive via its MIDI IN connector. The range of notes that
can be received is 012 (C0)–127 (G9).
MIDI channel
MIDI has sixteen channels, 1–16.
If you connect an external MIDI device, you must set the MIDI channel of the
ARP 2600 M to match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device. With the
factory settings, this is set to channel 1.
Tip: For details on how to set the MIDI channel of your external device, refer to its
operating manual.
Setting the MIDI channel of the ARP 2600 M
Use the rear panel MODE SWITCH 1–4 to specify the MIDI channel. The MIDI
channel settings are shown in the following table. The MIDI channel changes
immediately when you change the setting.
Although you can change the MIDI channel during use, currently-sounding
notes will turn off. Pitch bend is also reset.
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4
ON
Connecting a computer
Use a USB cable to directly connect the ARP 2600 M to a computer that’s equipped
with a USB port in order to receive MIDI messages in the same way as with the
MIDI connectors (see “Connections” on page 18).
The only MIDI messages that can be transmitted or received via the USB port are note
messages (both transmission and reception; the velocity is fixed at 64 for transmission
and ignored for reception), pitch bend and modulation messages (reception only).
Tip: The only MIDI messages that are transmitted are note messages transmitted
when the keyboard is played. Slider and switch operations do not transmit
MIDI messages.
Tip: When connecting via USB, the KORG USB-MIDI driver must be installed.
Download the latest version of the KORG USB-MIDI driver from the
Korg website (http://www.korg.com/), and install it as directed by the
documentation included with the driver.