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Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio
Mobile MIDI controller. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, carefully read this Quick Start Guide and the Owner's Manual and use the
product correctly.
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The documentation for this device is organized as follows.
- Quick Start Guide (this document): Read this first.
- Owner's Manual (PDF): This explains how to use the functions, and how to edit the MIDI messages that are transmitted.
- Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide (PDF): This explains how to establish a wireless connection with an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or a Windows PC.
* Download each PDF from the Korg website (www.korg.com).
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Specifications
Wireless method:
Bluetooth low energy
Jacks:
USB port (micro Type B)
Power supply:
USB bus power supply or two AAA batteries
(alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
Battery service life:
Approx. 10 hours (when using alkaline batteries:
Battery life will vary depending on the batteries
used and on the conditions of use.)
Current consumption:
500 mA or less
Dimensions (W × D × H): 278 × 160 × 33 mm/ 10.94" × 6.29" × 1.29"
Weight:
459 g/1.01 lbs (excluding batteries)
Included items:
Two AAA alkaline batteries, USB cable,
Quick Start Guide
* For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and appearance
are subject to change without notice.
Introduction
Part names
1. Mode switch
2. USB port
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3. Scene LEDs
4. Scene button
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5. Transport buttons
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6. Track t/u buttons
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7. Marker buttons
8. Jog wheel
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9. Power LED
10. Mute buttons
11. Solo buttons
12. Rec buttons
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13. Select buttons
14. Knobs
15. Sliders
Operating requirements
USB connection
Windows :
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later (32bit/64bit)
Mac :
OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later
WIRELESS connection
Windows :
Computer installed with Microsoft Windows
8.1 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0
(KORG BLE-MIDI Driver is required)
Mac :
Mac installed with OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0
iOS :
iPhone/iPad installed with iOS 8 or later and
compatible with Bluetooth 4.0
nanoKONTROL Studio operation is not guaranteed with all
devices that satisfy these operating requirements.
Using a wireless connection
Installing Batteries
Make sure that the mode switch is set to "Standby", and then
slide out the battery cover on the rear to open it. Making sure to
observe the correct polarity, insert the batteries, and then close
the battery cover.
If a malfunction occurs that cannot be resolved no matter how
many times the nanoKONTROL Studio is turned off, then on,
remove the batteries, and then install them again.
Turning On the Power
Set the mode switch to "
(Battery). "
The power turns on, the power LED blinks, and the device waits
for a connection (Battery mode).
When using the nanoKONTROL Studio with the mode switch set
to "
(Battery)", the batteries will become depleted, even with a
USB connection. In addition, the nanoKONTROL Studio cannot
be used as a USB-MIDI device, even if it is connected to a computer
using a USB cable.
(Battery)
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Wireless connection procedure
For details on connecting to an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or to a
Windows PC, refer to "Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide. "
Download the latest version of the "Bluetooth MIDI Connection
Guide" from the Korg website (www.korg.com).
In order to use the nanoKONTROL Studio functions, settings must
be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner's Manual and
specify the settings.
Turning Off the Power
Set the mode switch to "Standby". The nanoKONTROL
Studio and the power LED turn off.
Auto Power-Off Function
In Battery mode, the nanoKONTROL Studio is automatically
turned off if no operation is performed for an extended period
of time.
This function can be disabled in KORG KONTROL Editor. For
details, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Using a USB connection
Making Connections and Turning On the Power
1. Set the mode switch to "
(USB)".
2. Use the included USB cable to connect
the nanoKONTROL Studio to a
USB port on your computer. The
nanoKONTROL Studio turns on,
and the power LED lights up.
The included USB cable must be used.
nanoKONTROL Studio
In order to use the
nanoKONTROL Studio functions,
settings must be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner's
Manual and specify the settings.
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Windows Users : When the nanoKONTROL Studio is first connected
to your Windows computer, the USB-MIDI driver pre-installed with
the operating system will be used automatically. This pre-installed
USB-MIDI driver will not allow the nanoKONTROL Studio to access
multiple programs or applications at the same time. To remedy
this situation, simply download the KORG USB-MIDI driver at www.
korg.com and install the driver as instructed with the supporting
documentation.
Turning Off the Power
Set the mode switch to "Standby". The nanoKONTROL
Studio and the power LED turn off.
(USB)