Korg KONTROL49 User Manual
Owner’s manual
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct v oltage. Do not connect it to an A C outlet of v oltage other than that f or which your
unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may e xperience reception interf erence .
Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid
cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable
polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into
the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does
slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated
apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/
336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is
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About your data
Inadvertent operations or unexpected malfunctions may cause the contents
of memory to be lost. To safeguard your important data, please save it on
your computer. Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages resulting
from loss of data.
About the software license agreement
You must read the separate “Software license agreement” before you install
the software for this product. Installing this software will be considered as
your acceptance of this agreement.
Conventions in this manual
Encoders and keys [ ]
Encoders and keys on the KONTROL49’s panel are enclosed in square
brackets [ ].
Parameters “ ”
Parameters are enclosed in double quotation marks “ ”.
and symbols
These symbols respectively indicate a point of caution and a note of advice.
About the example displays
Parameter values etc. in the sample displays printed in this manual are only
examples; they will not necessarily match the displays on your KONTROL49.
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Contents of the package..............................................vi
Introduction........................................................1
Main features.............................................................. 1
Parts and what they do ............................................... 2
Front panel............................................................................... 2
About the trigger pad functions .................................................4
Rear panel................................................................................ 5
Making connections and turning the power on ............. 6
MIDI & AC adapter connection .................................................. 6
USB connection......................................................................... 6
Operation ..........................................................8
About the KONTROL49’s modes .................................. 8
1. Play mode............................................................................ 8
2. Setting mode ........................................................................ 8
3. Message mode ..................................................................... 8
4. Scene mode.......................................................................... 8
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Quick Start.................................................................. 9
1. Turning on the power............................................................ 9
2. Selecting a scene .................................................................. 9
3. Making controller assignments.............................................. 9
4. Saving a scene ................................................................... 11
5. Managing scene sets on your computer ............................... 12
Play mode................................................................. 13
Using the controllers ............................................................... 13
1. Encoders and sliders...............................................................13
2. Trigger pads.............................................................................14
3. Vector joystick .........................................................................15
4. Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel..........................................................15
5. Switches 1 and 2......................................................................16
6. Pedal (PEDAL jack/SWITCH jack)......................................16
7. Main encoder...........................................................................17
8. Keyboard..................................................................................18
Setting mode............................................................. 19
Scene parameter settings ........................................................ 19
Global parameter settings....................................................... 19
About the OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR keys, [ENTER] key, and [EXIT]
key ........................................................................................ 19
[1] ENCODER (Encoder assignment) ......................................... 20
Assigning NRPN or RPN.......................................................21
Inputting a name.........................................................................22
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Quick-assign for control changes............................................. 23
[2] SLIDER (Slider assignment) ..................................................24
[3] PAD 1–8 (PAD 1–8 assignment) ..........................................24
[4] PAD 9–16 (PAD 9–16 assignment) ......................................26
[5] Pitch Bend (Pitch Bend assignment)......................................26
Assigning a single MIDI message to the full range
(up/down)................................................................................... 26
Assigning separate MIDI messages to the up/down
ranges ...........................................................................................28
Assigning aftertouch.......................................................... 29
Assigning velocity ..............................................................29
Assigning a control change............................................... 30
[6] MOD (MOD Wheel assignment) ..........................................30
[7] VECTOR-X (Vector-X assignment) ........................................31
[8] VECTOR-Y (Vector-Y assignment).........................................32
[9] SW1/SW2 (SW1/SW2 assignment)....................................32
Using the switches in one-parameter mode ...........................32
Using the switches in two-parameter mode...........................33
[10] PEDAL (Pedal assignment).................................................35
Assigning a control change................................................... 36
[11] FOOT SW (Foot SW assignment) .......................................36
Assigning a control change................................................... 37
[12] KEYBOARD (Keyboard setting)..........................................38
[13] MAIN ENC (Main Encoder assignment)..............................40
Assigning Program Change and Bank Select..................... 40
[14] MESSAGE (Message setting)..............................................41
CtrlChg (Control Change message).....................................42
ProgChg (Program Change message) .................................42
BankSel (Bank Select message)............................................. 43
Free Mesg (Free message) ..................................................... 43
[15] USB-MIDI PORT (USB-MIDI Port setting)..............................44
About the KONTROL49 and the driver ports........................45
MIDI IN devices......................................................................46
MIDI OUT devices..................................................................46
About the KONTROL49’s MIDI connectors...........................46
When not connected via USB................................................46
When connected via USB.......................................................46
[16] GLOBAL (Global setting) ...................................................46
Pedal Polarity setting............................................................. 47
Pedal Calibration setting .......................................................47
LCD Backlight setting............................................................ 48
Pad Illumination setting ........................................................48
Message mode ..........................................................49
[1] PANIC (Panic message).......................................................49
[2] SNAP (Snapshot message)..................................................50
[3] NOTE OFF (All Note Off message).......................................50
[4] GM ON (GM On message)..................................................50
[5] STOP (Stop message)..........................................................50
[6] START (Start message) ........................................................51
[7] CONTINUE (Continue message)...........................................51
[8] TAP (Tap tempo message)...................................................51
[9]–[16] USER MESG 1–8 (User message)..................................51
Scene mode...............................................................52
About the OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR keys, [ENTER] key, and [EXIT]
key.........................................................................................52
[1]–[12] Select Scene ...............................................................52
[13] MIDI Channel ...................................................................53
[14] DUMP..............................................................................53
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[15] PRELOAD......................................................................... 54
[16] WRITE ............................................................................. 55
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Contents of the package
Appendices......................................................56
Available MIDI messages........................................... 56
Channel messages.................................................................. 56
System Realtime messages...................................................... 56
MIDI Control Change messages ............................................... 56
Channel Mode messages......................................................... 57
RPN MSB/LSB......................................................................... 57
Note no.................................................................................. 57
Preset Scene Name.................................................... 58
MIDI implementation ................................................. 58
System exclusive messages ..................................................... 58
KONTROL49 format ..................................................................58
Switching scenes .........................................................................58
Transmits scene or global data (data dumps).........................58
About native Korg mode............................................ 58
Operation in native mode ....................................................... 59
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 59
The KONTROL49 comes with the following items.
When you open the package, make sure that all of these items are present. If
any items are missing, please contact your Korg distributor.
The KONTROL49 (main unit)
AC adaptor
This supplies power to the KONTROL49. Use the AC adaptor if you will be
connecting a MIDI sound module etc. to the KONTROL49 via MIDI. (
“Making connections and turning the power on”)
p.6
USB cable
Use this to connect the KONTROL49 to your computer. ( ☞ p.6 “Making connections and turning the power on”)
CD-ROM
This contains a driver for installation in your computer (Windows XP only),
Editor Librarian software.
Never attempt to play back the CD-ROM on audio CD player. Doing so
may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/
audio speakers.
Trigger pad name sheet/labels
You can affix labels to the name sheet to indicate the MIDI messages or controlled content assigned to each of the KONTROL49’s trigger pads, and
place the sheet over the trigger pad section. This is a convenient way to
remember what is assigned to each of the sixteen trigger pads.
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Main specifications.................................................... 61
Index........................................................................ 62
Owner’s manual, MIDI Implementation chart
Installation Guide
Software license agreement
Introduction–Main features
Introduction
Main features
The KONTROL49 is a MIDI controller that provides all the controllers you
need for computer-based music production and performance.
Equipped with a velocity-sensing four-octave keyboard, eight encoders,
eight sliders, vector joystick, two switches, pitch and mod wheels plus
sixteen trigger pads, the KONTROL49 allows you to freely control your
software synthesizers and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), as well as
external MIDI sound modules and other musical equipment. In addition,
the KONTROL49 is perfect for live performance, allowing you to send
program changes and other MIDI messages with a single touch, and play on
the keyboard and trigger pads in realtime.
Eight encoders and eight sliders with “sub-displays”
You can assign MIDI control change messages (including NRPN or RPN) to
the eight encoders and sliders. The encoders and sliders have “sub-displays”
that indicate the parameter name and value, and you can even specify the
display backlight color to distinguish between different control assignments.
Sixteen velocity-sensitive trigger pads
You can use the velocity-sensitive pads for playing and programming
drums, or any other sounds for that matter. The pads aren’t limited to
sending notes, though - you can also use them to send MIDI control change
messages, for remote control of your software’s Play/Stop/Rec transport –
or virtually anything else! The pads can also be used for switching between
KONTROL49 setups, called “scenes.”
Wheels, switches and more
The pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, two assignable switches plus two
assignable pedal jacks increase the amount of control available.
Thank you for purchasing the Korg MIDI Studio Controller KONTROL49.
To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.
Vector joystick
You can assign different MIDI controllers to the X-axis and Y-axis, and use
them to intuitively control two parameters on the WAVESTATION software
synthesizer or on an effect processor, etc.
Easy parameter assignments
The displays provide plenty of information, making it easy to assign MIDI
messages to each controller.
Twelve user memories
You can set up the KONTROL49’s controllers to match your soft synthesizer
or DAW, and save these settings in memory as one of twelve “scenes.” Using
the trigger pads, you can switch instantly between saved scenes.
The KONTROL49 also contains pre-loaded scenes suitable for controlling
popular sequencer software and soft synthesizers.
Included editor software and template sheet data
The KONTROL49 comes with Editor Librarian software that lets you edit
and manage scene data on your computer, as well as template scene data for
popular DAWs and software synthesizers. Seamless integration of the
KONTROL49 and the Editor Librarian software makes it easy to edit the
template scenes or create your own original scenes.
Bus power is supported
The KONTROL49 can be powered from the USB bus, requiring no
additional power. Simply using a single USB cable to connect it to your
computer will provide power and establish communication. You can also
power the KONTROL49 using the AC adapter.
Main features
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Introduction–Parts and what they do
Parts and what they do
Front panel
Vector joystick
You can assign separate control change
messages to the up/down and left/right (X
and Y) axes.
Switch 1, Switch 2
You can use these switches in either the
one-parameter (Inc/Dec type) or twoparameter (SW × 2) mode.
• One-parameter mode assigns a single
control change or program change to
both switches, allowing the value to be
increased or decreased by SW1 and SW2.
•Two-parameter mode lets you assign
completely separate messages (damper,
sostenuto, soft pedal, portamento, or
other control change) to SW1 and SW2.
Bend/Mod Wheels
You can assign MIDI messages to these
wheels and use them to control a connected
device or an application on your computer.
• BEND can be assigned to pitch bend,
master balance, aftertouch, velocity, or a
control change.
• MOD WHEEL can be assigned to
aftertouch, velocity, or a control change.
Keyboard
This is a full-size 49-key velocity-sensitive
keyboard. It transmits note messages.
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Main display
In each mode this displays the scene name,
page, parameters, and other information.
TEMPO LED
The TEMPO LED blinks every quarter-note,
according to the MIDI Clock tempo specified
by the main encoder.
Main encoder
In Play mode you can use this to adjust the MIDI
Clock tempo or to transmit program changes. In
other modes this is used to edit parameters.
Trigger pads
You can assign control changes or note
messages (C-1–G9) to the trigger pads.
When assigning a control change, you can
choose to transmit a value of 127 when the pad
is pressed and 0 when released, or alternately
transmit values of 0 and 127 each time the pad
is pressed.
When assigning a note message, you can
specify whether a note-on (with velocity) will
be transmitted when the pad is pressed and a
note-off when released, or alternately transmit
both note-on and note-off messages each time
the pad is pressed.
In other modes, you can use the trigger pads to
select pages, to input numerical values, or
perform various other functions depending on
the mode. (☞p.4 “About the trigger pad
functions”)
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[MESSAGE] key
When you hold down this key and press a
trigger pad to which a message is assigned,
the assigned MIDI message will be
transmitted.
[SETTING] key
To enter Setting mode, hold down this key
and press the trigger pad for the desired
page.
[SCENE] key
To enter Scene mode, hold down this key
and press the trigger pad for the desired
page.
[HEX LOCK] key
Press this key to enable and disable HEX
LOCK mode. When it’s enabled, the LED
will light up, and you can then use the
trigger pads to input hexadecimal values.
Also, MIDI messages and values shown in
the main display and sub-displays will be
shown in hexadecimal form.
[EXIT] key
Press this key to return to Play mode from
Setting, Message, or Scene modes, or to cancel a
setting or operation. In addition, pressing this in
Play mode will cause the current encoder and
slider values to appear in the sub-displays.
Sub-displays
These show the names assigned to each
encoder and slider, or the values that are
transmitted when they are moved.
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Parts and what the
OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR keys
In Play mode, these function as Octave Shift
keys to shift the octave of the keyboard.
(☞p.18)
When editing parameters or entering text in
other modes, these act as cursor keys (both
keys will light).
[ENTER] key
In Setting mode, press this key to
finalize a setting or value.
In Message mode, press this key to
transmit the specified MIDI
message.
Encoders and sliders
You can assign a different MIDI message to each
encoder and slider, and use them to control connected
devices, soft synthesizers, and DAW programs on your
computer.
You can assign control change messages (including
RPN and NRPN) to the encoders and sliders.
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Introduction–Parts and what they do
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About the trigger pad functions
The trigger pads are one of the most useful parts
of the KONTROL49. They’re used for many
different important functions, as described
below.
Transmit MIDI messages
In Play mode, the MIDI message assigned in
Setting mode will be transmitted each time you
press a pad.
In Message mode, you can hold down the
[MESSAGE] key and press a pad to transmit a
specified MIDI message.
Select the different KONTROL49 modes
When you want to move from Play mode to
another mode, hold down the mode key of the
desired mode and press a pad to enter that
mode or to transmit a MIDI message.
About the pad numbers
The pad numbers printed in this owner’s
manual (e.g., pad [1]) correspond to the
KONTROL49’s pads as follows.
[2]
[1]
[3]
[4]
The printing around each pad on the
KONTROL49’s panel indicates the page or
function in each mode.
Setting mode
Numeric key
or
[HEX LOCK] key
Text input character
Message mode
Scene mode
Input numerical values
In Setting, or Scene modes, you will use the
pads to input numerical values such as MIDI
control change numbers or MIDI channels.
You can input values in either decimal or
hexadecimal form.
Using the trigger pads to input decimal values
To input a decimal value, make sure that the
[HEX LOCK] key is unlit, and use the pads
shown below. The value will be cleared if you
press any other pad.
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Using the trigger pads to input hexadecimal values
To input a hexadecimal value, press the [HEX
LOCK] key to make it light, and use the pads
shown below.
[5]
[9]
[13] [14] [15]
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[6]
[10]
[7]
[11]
[8]
[12]
[16]
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5
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0
2
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Rear panel
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[Contrast adjustment] knob
This adjusts the display contrast. The visibility
of the display will vary depending on your
viewing angle. Adjust this knob as necessary.
USB connector
Use a USB cable to connect the
KONTROL49 to your computer
for MIDI message transmission
and reception.
MIDI connectors
You can connect external MIDI
devices to these connectors, for
sending and receiving MIDI
messages. The MIDI connectors
will function differently
depending on whether your
computer is connected to USB
connector. For details, refer to
“About the KONTROL49’s
MIDI connectors” (☞p.46).
SWITCH jack
You can connect a damper pedal or pedal switch
(such as the Korg DS-1H or PS-1 - both sold
separately)to this jack.
You can assign the foot switch to control
damper, sostenuto, soft pedal, portamento, or
another control change. You can also choose
how the value of the MIDI message will be
transmitted when the pedal is pressed.
Power switch
This switch powers-on the
KONTROL49. Set the switch to
the appropriate position for the
type of power connection you
are using. (☞p.6 “Making
connections and turning the
power on”)
PEDAL jack
You can connect a foot controller or expression
pedal (such as the Korg XVP-10 or EXP-2 - both
sold separately) to this jack.
You can assign the foot pedal to control master
volume, foot pedal, portamento time, volume,
panpot, expression, or another control change.
Power supply connector
Connect the included AC adapter here.
Use the AC adapter if you are using the MIDI
connectors to control a connected device. If you
use a USB cable to connect the KONTROL49 to
your computer, power will be supplied from the
computer (USB bus power) and the AC adapter
will not be necessary.
Some computers may not be able to supply
power via USB bus power. In this case, use
a self-powered USB hub (that obtains
power from an external supply) or use the
AC adapter.
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Parts and what the
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Introduction–Making connections and turning the power on
Making connections and turning the
Never turn off the power while you are saving settings (i.e., while the
Write operation is occurring). Doing so may damage the internal data.
power on
MIDI & AC adapter connection
Before you make connections, you must turn off the power of all
devices. Failure to do so may damage your speaker system or cause
malfunctions.
Connect the AC adapter to the power connector of the KONTROL49,
1
and plug the adaptor into an AC outlet.
Use a MIDI cable to connect the KONTROL49 to your external device.
2
If you will be using a pedal, connect it to the PEDAL jack.
AC adaptor
Damper pedal
or
Pedal switch
Expression pedal
MIDI sound module
to an AC outlet
USB connection
Use a USB cable to connect the KONTROL49 to the USB connector of
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your computer. You can leave your computer turned on when you
make USB connections. If you will be using a pedal, connect it to the
PEDAL jack. The MIDI OUT A connector transmits MIDI messages
from the KONTROL49’s encoders and other controllers. The MIDI
OUT B connector transmits MIDI messages from the USB-connected
computer. (☞p.46)
MIDI cable
Damper pedal
or
Pedal switch
Expression pedal
USB cable
MIDI sound module
Set the KONTROL49’s power switch to the DC position to turn on the
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power.
Turn on the power of the connected equipment.
4
When you are ready to turn off the power, set the KONTROL49’s
5
power switch to STANDBY.
Computer
The KONTROL49 can also be used as a USB-MIDI interface. If a MIDI
sound source is connected to the MIDI OUT A connector, you’ll be able
to control it from the KONTROL49’s keyboard and controllers. If a
MIDI sound source is connected to the MIDI OUT B connector, it will be
able to receive data from your computer.
MIDI synthesizer
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Set the KONTROL49’s power switch to USB to turn on the power.
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When using a USB connection, the power is supplied from the
connected computer (this is referred to as “bus power”).
The same applies if you are using a self-powered USB hub.
You won’t usually need to use the AC adapter if you are using a USB
connection. However if your computer does not supply a large amount
of power via USB, or if you have connected several bus-powered
devices to a USB hub, the power supplied via USB may be insufficient.
(If this occurs, the main display will indicate “LowPower.”)
In such cases, use the AC adapter, and set the power switch to DC.
When you are ready to turn off the power, set the power switch to
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STANDBY.
Never turn off the power while you are saving settings (i.e., while the
Write operation is occurring). Doing so may damage the internal data.
Introduction–Making connections and turning the power on
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Operation–About the KONTROL49’s modes
Operation
About the KONTROL49’s modes
The KONTROL49 has four modes: Play, Setting, Message, and Scene.
1. Play mode
In this mode you can use the keyboard, pads, sliders, encoders, and other
controllers to play and control connected MIDI sound modules or soft
synthesizers and DAW programs running on your computer.
The assignments for each controller (“scene parameters”) can be recalled as
a “scene” in Scene mode, or specified in Setting mode.
2. Setting mode
In this mode you can set both the scene parameters (assignments for each
controller) and the global parameters (settings that apply to the entire
KONTROL49).
Scene parameters include the MIDI messages assigned to each controller.
You can create descriptive names for the functions assigned to the sliders
and rotary encoders. These names will appear in the sub-displays. The MIDI
channel and USB-MIDI port on which the assigned messages are
transmitted are also scene parameters. Set these parameters as appropriate
for the connected MIDI sound module, or for the soft synthesizer or DAW
program you are using on your computer.
Global parameters include settings such as the type of connected pedal, the
LCD backlight, and pad illumination.
The scene parameters can be stored in the KONTROL49’s internal memory
in Scene mode. The stored settings are called a “scene.”
Global parameters will be saved automatically in internal memory when
you press the [ENTER] key to return from Setting mode to Play mode.
3. Message mode
In this mode you can transmit various MIDI messages that are assigned to
the pads.
4. Scene mode
In Scene mode you can do the following things.
• Choose a scene from user memory.
• Select the scene and global MIDI channel.
• Save the scene parameter settings you made in Setting mode as a “scene”
into user memory.
• Load the preset scenes into user memory, restoring the factory settings.
•Transmit or receive dumps of internal scenes or global parameters.
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Quick Start
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Turning on the power
1.
Connect the KONTROL49 to your computer, and turn on the power. (☞p.6
“Making connections and turning the power on”)
You will automatically enter Play mode.
The main display shows the name of the currently
selected scene.
Start up the software that you want to operate from the
KONTROL49, and make the appropriate USB and
MIDI settings in your software. For details on USB and
MIDI settings, refer to the owner’s manuals for your
software and computer.
Selecting a scene
2.
You can assign parameters to the KONTROL49’s encoders, sliders, and
other controllers in order to control your DAW or soft synthesizers just as
you like. These settings are collectively called a “scene.”
The KONTROL49 contains twelve preset scenes. Refer to the scene list in the
included CD-ROM and select the most suitable scene for controlling your
software. The included CD-ROM contains numerous scenes designed for
specific software, in addition to the twelve factory-set internal scenes.
• As an example, here’s how to select scene 2.
Operation–Quick Start
Step 1. Press the [SCENE] key.
While you hold down the key, the main display will indicate “ScenePd?”
Trigger pads to which a scene is registered will light, and the pad for the
currently selected scene number 1 will blink. (☞p.52 “Scene mode”)
The scene number matches the number that is printed at the upper right of
each pad.
Step 2. Hold down the [SCENE] key and press the pad that has “2” printed
above it. The scene will change, and the main display will indicate the name
of scene number 2.
Step 3. When you release the [SCENE] key you will return to Play mode.
Operate the KONTROL49’s controllers to control the software on your
computer. (☞p.13 “Play mode”)
Making controller assignments
3.
You can assign the pads, sliders, encoders, vector joystick, and pedals to a
wide variety of MIDI messages.
• As an example, we’ll assign control change number 10 on MIDI channel
1 to encoder 1, and control change number 15 on MIDI channel 2 to
encoder 2.
Quick Start
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Step 1. Press the [SETTING] key.
While you hold down the key, the main display indicates “MenuPad?” and
the KONTROL49 waits for you to press one of the sixteen pads.
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Step 2. Continue holding down the [SETTING] key , and press pad 1 which is
marked as [ENCODER]. (☞p.20)
The main display will indicate “Encodr#1”.
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Step 3. Release the [SETTING] key.
The OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR [√] key will light red,
and the [®] key will light green. Red indicates that
there are no further pages in that direction, and green
indicates that further pages exist in that direction.
Step 4. Use the main encoder to select the number of
the encoder you want to assign.
Since we’re making an assignment for encoder 1, make
sure that the main display indicates “Encodr#1”.
Step 5. Press the OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR [®] key.
You will move to the MIDI message select page.
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(☞p.20)
The main display will show the MIDI message that is
currently assigned to encoder 1.
Step 6. Use the main encoder or the pads to select control change number 10.
(☞p.20)
The contents of the sub-display above encoder 1 will also change.
Alternatively, you can use the pads to input the control change number.
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Step 7. Next, press the OCT AVE
SHIFT/CURSOR [√] key to
return to the page where you
select the encoder to assign.
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You can use the same method to make assignments for sliders as well.
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Step 9. Press the OCT AVE SHIFT/CURSOR
[®] key.
The MIDI channel setting page will appear.
Since we just made an assignment for
encoder 2, here we will specify the MIDI
channel for encoder 2.
Step 10. Use the main encoder to select the
desired channel.
Next we’ll specify the MIDI channel for
encoder 1.
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Step 11. We are back in the page where you
select the encoder to assign, but you can
also make the setting by directly operating
the controller you want to assign.
Rotate encoder 1, and notice that both the
main display and the encoder 1 display
change.
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You can use also this method in the MIDI
message select page to quickly edit the
assignments. You can also change the
assignments for two or more encoders at
once while watching the sub-displays.
Step 8. Set the encoder number
to “Encodr#2” and set the
control change number to 15.
Note that the sub-display above
encoder 2 is also updated.
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Step 12. Press the OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR [®] key.
The name edit page will appear.
Step 13. There are three ways to input a name; you can
use the main encoder, the pads, or the encoders or
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sliders. You can input a name of up to eight characters.
For details, see “Inputting a name” (☞p.22).
When the cursor arrives at the eighth character, the
OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR [®] key will light red, and
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If you assign an RPN or NRPN message, the page structure will be
different. (☞p.21)
Go ahead and make settings for other controllers as well, to create your
scene. For more about assigning other controllers, “Setting mode” (☞p.19)
the [ENTER] key will blink.
Step 14. When you’ve finished inputting a name, press
[ENTER] to apply the setting.
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You will then return to Play mode.
If you press the [ENTER] key in one of the preceding
pages, the settings will be updated to the assignments
you made up to that point.
Quick Assign
If you just want to set the control change number for an encoder or slider,
here’s a simpler way to make the assignment.
Hold down the [SETTING] key and
operate the encoder or slider you want
to assign. The sub-display will change
to show the MIDI message you select.
When you release the [SETTING] key,
the assignment will be updated and you
will return to Play mode.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT]
key. (☞p.23)
Saving a scene
4.
If you don’t save your edited controller assignments, your changes will be
lost when you select a different scene or turn off the power. Here’s how to
save your controller assignments in a new scene so you won’t have to recreate them later.
Use the Scene mode to save
your scenes. (☞p.55)
Step 1. Press the [SCENE]
key.
Step 2. Continue holding
down the [SCENE] key, and
press pad [16] (assigned to the
[WRITE] function) to enter
the WRITE page.
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In this example, let’s save
your new scene in scene 2.
Step 3. Press pad 2 or use the
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main encoder to select scene
number 2.
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Step 4. After you have made
your selection, press the
OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR
[®] key to move to the next
page.
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The page in which you edit the scene name will appear.
Step 5. Input a scene name using the main encoder, the
pads, or the encoders or sliders.
You can input a name of up to eight characters. For
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details, see “Inputting a name” (☞p.22).
Step 6. When you’ve finished inputting the name, press
the OCTAVE SHIFT/CURSOR [®] key or the [ENTER]
key to proceed to the next page.
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Step 7. This page asks you for confirmation. To save the
scene, press the [ENTER] key.
When the scene has been saved, the main display will
indicate “Complete” and you will return to Play mode.
If you decide to cancel mid-way through the Save
procedure, press the [EXIT] key.
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Managing scene sets on your computer
5.
Using the included Editor Librarian software, the twelve scenes stored in the
KONTROL49 can be saved on your computer as a set for editing and data
management.
Data transfer to and from the
Editor Librarian software is
performed in the Scene mode
DUMP page. (☞p.53)
Step 1. Press the [SCENE] key .
The main display indicates
“ScenePd?”
Step 2. Continue holding
down the [SCENE] key, and
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Start up the KONTROL49 Editor Librarian software, and press the
“Receive” button to load the scene set from the KONTROL49’s memory.
Then press the “Save” button to name the scene set and save it as a file. A file
you create in this way can be loaded into the KONTROL49 whenever
needed.
For details on using the Editor Librarian software, refer to “Editor Librarian
software manual” on the included CD-ROM.
press pad 14 (assigned to the
[DUMP] function).
You will enter the DUMP
page.
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Operation–Play mode
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Play mode
In Play mode, you can use the KONTROL49 to control connected MIDI
equipment or soft synthesizers and DAW software on your computer.
When you power-on the KONTROL49 it will always start up in Play mode.
The main display will show the current scene name. Normally, it will start
up with the scene that was last selected when you turned off the power.
In this state when you operate the main encoder, pads, vector joystick, pitch
bend & mod wheels, switch 1/2, or pedal, the main display will show the
MIDI message assigned to that controller and its value. (☞“Using the
controllers”)
The sub-displays will show the name assigned to each encoder. When you
operate an encoder or slider, the sub-display will show the values of both
controllers.
When a certain interval of time elapses after you operate the controller, the
display will switch to the name that is assigned to the last-operated
controller.
If controller is operated (Value display)
If fixed time passes,
Normally, each sub-display will show either the encoder name or the
slider name. You can only see one name at a time, however. If you want
to check the name that is not currently displayed, press the [ENTER]
key.
You can change the backlight color of main display and sub-displays.
(☞p.46 “Setting mode–[16] GLOBAL (Global setting)”)
The name you set is displayed.
Using the controllers
In Play mode you can use seven types of controllers.
1. Encoders and sliders
These controllers transmit the assigned message each time you operate them.
Display
When you operate an encoder or slider, its sub-display shows the current
value. When you turn on the power, the names assigned to the encoders are
displayed. If no MIDI message has been assigned, the display indicates
“NoAssign.”
Example: Control change assign (Pan message)
When you operate either a slider or encoder from this state, the values of
both controllers are displayed. For the controller you are not operating, the
value of the current position is displayed.
If no MIDI message is assigned, “---” is displayed.
HEX LOCK key Off
Encoder Slider Encoder Slider
The backlight color of the sub-displays will change depending on the
controller you operate. With the default settings, this will be green when you
operate a slider, and red when you operate an encoder.
When a certain interval of time elapses after you operate the controller, the
name assigned to the last-operated controller will appear.
The KONTROL49 will remember the most recent value you have set
(the value - not the function, which is already saved as part of the scene)
for each of the rotary encoders, in every scene. This information is
retained only until the power is turned off.
(decimal display)
HEX LOCK key On (hexadecimal display)
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mode
Pla
Operation–Play mode
If you hold down the [EXIT] key while operating a controller, the subdisplay indication will not switch to the name of the assigned setting;
the controller value will continue to be displayed. This lets you edit a
setting accurately while watching its actual value.
You can change the backlight color of the sub-displays. (☞p.46 “Setting
mode–[16] GLOBAL (Global setting)”)
Encoder and slider-related settings
•You can assign a MIDI message to an encoder. For details, see “Setting
mode–[1] ENCODER (Encoder assignment)” (☞p.20).
•You can assign a MIDI message to a slider. For details, see “Setting mode–
[2] SLIDER (Slider assignment)” (☞p.24).
•You can specify the USB-MIDI port from which the assigned MIDI
message is transmitted. For details, see “Setting mode–[15] USB-MIDI
PORT (USB-MIDI Port setting)” (☞p.44).
2. Trigger pads
When you press a pad, it will transmit the assigned note data or control
change.
Pads to which note data is assigned will also transmit velocity. (“Setting
mode–[3] PAD 1–8 (PAD 1–8 assignment)” (☞p.24) or “Setting mode–[4]
PAD 9–16 (PAD 9–16 assignment)” (☞p.26))
Pads to which a control change is assigned will transmit a value of either 0
or 127.
Display
If note data is assigned
When you press a pad, the main display will show the transmitted note
number and velocity value.
If note data is assigned, the pad will light red once when the message is
transmitted.
If a control change is assigned
When you press a pad, the main display will show the contents of the
transmitted control change message.
HEX LOCK key Off (decimal display)
MIDI message
Value
HEX LOCK key On (hexadecimal display)
MIDI message
Value
If a control change is assigned, the pad will light green. If the pad operation
is set to Momentary, it will light orange when you press the pad to transmit
a value if 127. (It will once again light green when a value of 0 is
transmitted.) If the pad operation is set to Toggle, the pad will alternate
between green and orange each time you press it.
You can change the lit status of the pads. (☞p.46 “Setting mode–[16]
GLOBAL (Global setting)”)
Trigger pad-related settings
•You can assign a MIDI message to a trigger pad. For details, see “Setting
mode–[3] PAD 1–8 (PAD 1–8 assignment)” (☞p.24) or “Setting mode–[4]
PAD 9–16 (PAD 9–16 assignment)” (☞p.26).
•You can specify the USB-MIDI port from which the assigned MIDI
message is transmitted. For details, see “Setting mode–[15] USB-MIDI
PORT (USB-MIDI Port setting)” (☞p.44).
•You can specify the pad illumination for when a MIDI message is
transmitted. For details, see “Setting mode–[16] GLOBAL (Global
setting)” (☞p.46).
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HEX LOCK key Off (decimal display)
Note number
Velocity
HEX LOCK key On (hexadecimal display)
Note number
Velocity
Operation–Play mode
MIDI message
Value
If channel aftertouch is assigned
(hexadecimal display)
If pitch bend is assigned
MIDI message
Value
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3. Vector joystick
When you move the vector joystick, it will transmit the assigned MIDI
message. You can assign MIDI messages to the up/down (Y) and left/right
(X) directions.
For the up/down/left/right directions, the assigned MIDI message will be
transmitted with a value in the range of 0–127.
Y
X
Display
When you operate the vector joystick, the main display will show the
message that is transmitted.
If you’ve assigned a control change, you can turn the [HEX LOCK] key
on (lit red) to see the contents of the MIDI message in hexadecimal.
When the vector joystick is operated
If a control change is assigned, a value in the range of 0–127 is displayed.
Vector joystick-related settings
•You can assign a MIDI message to the left/right direction of the vector
joystick. For details, see “Setting mode–[7] VECTOR-X (Vector-X
assignment)” (☞p.31).
•You can assign a MIDI message to the up/down direction of the vector
joystick. For details, see “Setting mode–[8] VECTOR-Y (Vector-Y
assignment)” (☞p.32).
•You can specify the USB-MIDI port from which the assigned MIDI
message is transmitted. For details, see “Setting mode–[15] USB-MIDI
PORT (USB-MIDI Port setting)” (☞p.44).
4. Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel
When you operate these controllers, the assigned MIDI message will be
transmitted. Bend can be assigned either to transmit the same parameter for
the entire upward and downward range, or to transmit separate parameters
for the upward and downward ranges.
Display
When you operate the Pitch Bend or Mod Wheel controllers, the contents of
the message will appear in the main display.
Depending on the assigned MIDI message, you can turn the [HEX
LOCK] key on (lit red) to see the contents of the MIDI message in
hexadecimal.
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Pla
If no MIDI message is assigned (NoAssign), the main display will not
change even if you operate the vector joystick. Instead, the display will
continue to show the scene name.
If control change is assigned
Value of X directions
Value of Y directions
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MIDI message
Value
If damper is assigned
If control change is assigned
MIDI message
Value
Pitch Bend & Mod Wheel controller settings
• Assign a MIDI message to the Pitch Bend controller. For details, see
“Setting mode–[5] Pitch Bend (Pitch Bend assignment)” (☞p.26).
• Assign a MIDI message to the Mod Wheel controller. For details, see
“Setting mode–[6] MOD (MOD Wheel assignment)” (☞p.30).
• Specify the USB-MIDI port on which MIDI messages will be transmitted.
For details, see “Setting mode–[15] USB-MIDI PORT (USB-MIDI Port
setting)” (☞p.44).
5. Switches 1 and 2
The assigned MIDI message will be transmitted each time you press switch
1 or switch 2. For switches 1 and 2 you can use either a one-parameter
assignment mode (Inc/Dec type) or a two-parameter assignment mode (the
two switches will transmit independent messages). The one-parameter
mode assigns a single MIDI message to both switches, and lets you
increment/decrement the value in steps of one. The two-parameter mode
lets you transmit a separate MIDI message from each switch.
If program change is assigned
(decimal display)
MIDI message
Value
If program change is assigned
(hexadecimal display)
MIDI message
Value
If a MIDI message has not been assigned (NoAssign), pressing switches 1/2
will not change the indication in the main display (it will continue to show
the scene name).
If you’re using the two-parameter assignment mode, the switch will light
when you press it to transmit a value of 127.
If you’re using the one-parameter assignment mode, the value can be
reset by pressing switch 1 and switch 2 simultaneously.
Switches 1 and 2 settings
• Assign a MIDI message to switches 1/2. For details, see “Setting mode–[9]
SW1/SW2 (SW1/SW2 assignment)” (☞p.32).
• Specify the USB-MIDI port on which MIDI messages will be transmitted.
For details, see “Setting mode–[15] USB-MIDI PORT (USB-MIDI Port
setting)” (☞p.44).
6. Pedal (PEDAL jack/SWITCH jack)
The assigned MIDI message will be transmitted when you operate a foot
controller or damper pedal connected to the PEDAL jack or SWITCH jack.
Operating the pedal will transmit a value in the range of 0–127. Operating
the switch will transmit a value of either 0 or 127.
Display
When you operate switch 1 or 2, the contents of the message will appear in
the main display.
Depending on the assigned MIDI message, you can turn the [HEX
LOCK] key on (lit red) to see the contents of the MIDI message in
hexadecimal.
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Display
When you operate a connected pedal, the main display will show the
contents of the message.
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