Operating requirements

Mac OS X

Computer

Apple Macintosh computer with an Intel or PowerPC processor that has a USB port and satisfies the requirements for running Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.3.9, or Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later

Making detailed settings

The following settings cannot be edited from the nanoKEY itself, so youll need to use the Korg Kontrol Editor. You can download the Korg Kontrol Editor from the Korg website. (http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com)
Keyboard operation in CC mode
The twenty-five keys of the keyboard will function as independent buttons to transmit control change messages. You can specify which MIDI channel the control change message is transmitted on, whether or not each key is enabled, the key type, the control change number, as well as the On and Off value.

Global MIDI channel

Global MIDI channel [1.16] This specifies which MIDI channel the nanoKEY will use to transmit note messages, pitch bend messages, as well as MIDI messages that are sent when you press the [MOD] button. This should be set to match the MIDI channel of the MIDI application that youre controlling.
CC MIDI Channel [1.16] This specifies the MIDI channel that control change messages will be transmitted on. Set this to match the MIDI channel of the application youre controlling. Key Enable [Disable/Enable] Enables or disables the key. If a key is disabled, operating that key will not transmit a MIDI message. Key Behavior [Momentary/Toggle] Selects one of the following two modes: Momentary Pressing the key will send a control change message with the On value, releasing the key will send a control change message with the Off value. Toggle Each time you press the key the control change message will alternate between the On value and the Off value. Control Change Number [0.127] Specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted. On Value [0.127] Specifies the On value of the control change message. Off Value [0.127] Specifies the Off value of the control change message.

Operating system

Windows
Computer that has a USB port and satisfied the requirements for running Microsoft Windows XP/ Vista (a USB chipset made by the Intel Corporation is recommended) Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, or Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKEY slim-line USB keyboard. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. In order to take full advantage of this product, youll need to create settings in the host application that youre using. Please follow the directions as described in the owners manual of your host application to define these settings.

Keyboard

The keyboard transmits note messages, and it is velocity sensitive. You can specify the transposition and the velocity curve. MIDI messages are transmitted on the Global MIDI Channel.

Connections and power

Connect the nanoKEY to your computer with a USB cable. The power will turn on, and the KORG name will light up.
Transpose [-12.+12] Use this to transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps. The range is -12 to +12. Velocity Curve [Velocity Curve 1.3/Const Velocity] The velocity curve determines how the force with which you play the keyboard will affect the output level. You can choose one of three velocity curves, or select a fixed velocity.

127 Curve 1 Curve 2 Curve 3 Curve 1 A curve that allows even soft strikes to produce loud notes Curve 2 The normal curve Curve 3 A curve that requires strong strikes to produce loud notes Const The velocity value will always be constant Strong

USB cable

Parts and their functions

nanoKEY

USB connector
If youre using a passive (non-powered) USB hub, the nanoKEY may fail to power-on because it isnt receiving enough power. If this is so, please connect the nanoKEY to a powered USB hub or directly to your computer.
Restoring the factory settings
If you turn on the power while holding down the [OCTAVE DOWN] button, [OCTAVE UP] button, and [MOD] button, the settings of the nanoKEY will return to their factory-set condition, and the KORG logo will light up. The process of restoring the factory settings will take several seconds after you turn on the power. You must not turn off the power during this time.
OCTAVE DOWN OCTAVE UP CC MODE

Installing the driver

Installation
When you first connect the nanoKEY to your computer, the standard USBMIDI driver for your operating system will be installed automatically.

1 Soft

OCTAVE DOWN

OCTAVE UP

CC MODE

PITCH DOWN

PITCH UP

Troubleshooting

Power does not turn on
- If youre using a passive (non-powered) USB hub, the nanoKEY may fail to power-on because it is not getting enough power. If this is so, please connect the nanoKEY to a powered USB hub or directly to your computer.

1. Keyboard

There are twenty-five velocity-sensitive keys that transmit note messages. When CC mode is on, they transmit control change messages.

2. [CC MODE] button

This button will toggle the CC mode on or off.

3. CC mode LED

When the CC mode is on this LED is lit, when it is off the LED is dark.
If youre using Microsoft Windows XP/Vista, the USB-MIDI driver that is automatically installed wont allow you to use the nanoKEY with multiple applications simultaneously. If you want to use the nanoKEY with multiple applications simultaneously, youll need to install the Korg USB-MIDI driver. Even if you dont need to use the nanoKEY with multiple applications simultaneously, we recommend that you install the Korg USB-MIDI driver for more stable operation. 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) If you want to use the Korg Kontrol Editor, youll need to install the Korg USB-MIDI driver.

Const Velocity Value [1.127] This specifies the velocity value that is transmitted if the velocity curve is set to Const. This is useful for sounds such as organ, etc.
[PITCH DOWN] / [PITCH UP] buttons
You can transmit pitch bend messages by operating the [PITCH DOWN]/[PITCH UP] button. These MIDI messages are transmitted on the Global MIDI Channel.
4. [OCTAVE DOWN] / [OCTAVE UP] buttons
These select the pitch of the keyboard in steps of an octave. The pitch will shift downward by one octave each time you press the [OCTAVE DOWN] button. The pitch will shift upward by one octave each time you press the [OCTAVE UP] button. By pressing the [OCTAVE DOWN] button and [OCTAVE UP] button simultaneously you can reset the octave shift to +/-0.
Pitch Bend Speed [1.4] The pitch bend speed specifies the amount of time between when the [PITCH DOWN]/[PITCH UP] buttons are pressed and when the pitch bend reaches its maximum value. A setting of 1 is the fastest, and higher values will produce a slower pitch bend.
Software does not respond
- Make sure that the nanoKEY has been detected by the computer. If youre using Windows XP, go to the Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices, and check the Hardware tab page. If youre using Windows Vista, go to the Control Panel, open Hardware and Sounds View Hardware and Devices Device Manager, and check the Sound, Video, and Game Controllers tab. If youre using Mac OS X, open Applications Utilities Audio MIDI Setup, and check the MIDI Devices tab page. - Make sure that the nanoKEY is selected in the MIDI port settings of the application youre using. - The application youre using might not support a specific function. Please check the owners manual of your host application.

Driver ports

The nanoKEYs USB-MIDI I/O will be seen from the computer as 1IN-1OUT. As shown in the following table, the name of the ports depend on which operating system youre using, and whether or not youve installed the Korg USBMIDI driver. OS Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 or later Windows XP Windows Vista Windows XP/Vista + KORG USB-MIDI Driver MIDI IN nanoKEY Port 1 nanoKEY KEYBOARD USB audio device nanoKEY nanoKEY 1 KEYBOARD MIDI OUT nanoKEY Port 1 nanoKEY CTRL USB audio device nanoKEY nanoKEY 1 CTRL

[MOD] button

The [MOD] button transmits a control change message. With the factory settings, a modulation message (CC#1) is assigned. You can choose whether this button will be enabled, the type of button operation, the control change number, and the values that will be transmitted when the button is pressed. These MIDI messages are transmitted on the Global MIDI Channel.

5. Octave LEDs

These indicate the keyboards octave shift status as follows. Octave shift status 0 +1 / -1 +2 / -2 +3 / -3 +4 / -4 Octave LED color Unlit Green Orange Red Blinking red

Button Enable [Disable/Enable] Enables or disables the button. If a button is disabled, operating that button will not transmit a MIDI message. Button Behavior [Momentary/Toggle] Selects one of the following two modes: Momentary Pressing the button will send a control change message with the On value, releasing the button will send a control change message with the Off value. Toggle Each time that you press the button, the control change message will alternate between the On value and the Off value. Control Change Number [0.127] Specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted. On Value [0.127] Specifies the On value of the control change message. Off Value [0.127] Specifies the Off value of the control change message.
Keyboard does not respond to velocity
- Check the velocity curve setting of the keyboard.
6. [PITCH DOWN] / [PITCH UP] buttons
These buttons transmit pitch bend messages.
MIDI IN port This is where MIDI messages from the nanoKEYs various controllers are received. If you want to use the nanoKEY 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 nanoKEY. MIDI OUT port This port is used by the Korg Kontrol Editor to control the nanoKEY.

Specifications

Connectors: Power supply: Current consumption: Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight: Included items: USB connector (mini B type) USB bus power mode 100 mA or less 12.6 x 3.3 x 0.6 inches / 320 x 83 x 14 mm 7.1 oz / 220 g USB cable, Owners manual

7. [MOD] button

This buttons transmits modulation messages.

8. USB connector

Connect the nanoKEY to your computer with a USB cable via this port.
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.