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Partner Mode and USB-MIDI/USB-AUDIO Instructions
Contents
Partner Mode............................................................................2
Partner Mode ...........................................................................2
Entering the Partner Mode ...................................................2
Functions ................................................................................... 3
USB-MIDI/USB-AUDIO ...........................................................4
Connections ..............................................................................4
Using USB-MIDI ........................................................................4
Using USB-AUDIO ....................................................................5
Operating requirements ........................................................5
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Partner Mode
C8
Partner Mode
Ideal for student and teacher or for classroom use, Partner Mode allows two people to play
side-by-side in the same range on a single instrument.
Keyboard
Notes played on the right side of the keyboard, from E4 to C8, will sound two octaves lower
than normal (E2–C6).
Notes played on the left side of the keyboard, from A0 to E♭4, will sound two octaves
higher than normal (A2–E♭6).
A0
Pitches A2 to E♭6 for the player
on the left side.
The left side of the keyboard will be output from the left speaker (L channel), and the right
side of the keyboard will be output from the right speaker (R channel).
The split point and key range cannot be changed in the Partner Mode.
E♭4
E4
Pitches E2 to C6 for the player
on the right side.
Entering the Partner Mode
Entering Partner Mode
Press the power button to turn the power on
while holding down the METRONOME button.
Exiting Partner Mode (returning to
normal mode)
Turn off the power, and then press the power
button to turn the power on again.
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Functions
Sound
Turn the sound knob to simultaneously switch the sounds of the left and right sides.
The left and right sides cannot be set to different sounds.
Volume
Turn the VOLUME knob to simultaneously adjust the volume for the left and right sides.
The left and right sides cannot be set to different volumes.
Damper
Connect the PS-3 pedal switch included with the Liano to the DAMPER jack to use it as
a damper pedal. The damper effect will be applied to both sides of the keyboard.
You cannot apply the damper effect separately to the left and right sides of the
keyboard.
Advanced Features
Please note that when in Partner Mode, if pressing the REVERB and METRONOME
button, only the Metronome will function.
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USB-MIDI/USB-AUDIO
Connecting a USB cable to your computer will let you do the following.
• Use the Liano as a MIDI keyboard to control an external sound generator
• Use your computer to control the Liano, using it as a 16-part multitimbral sound module.
• Play music on your computer through the speakers of the Liano, or play along with the music.
• Play the Liano and record the sound as audio data on your computer.
Connections
Connect the USB port of your Windows PC or Mac to the USB ( ) port of the Liano with
a USB cable (sold separately).
Computer
When connecting to your computer, you may hear a loud noise depending on
the settings. To avoid this, turn the volume all the way down on the Liano before
connecting it to your computer.
Using USB-MIDI
When you first connect the Liano to your Windows computer, the USB-MIDI driver included
with the operating system will be installed automatically.
You can download the Korg USBMIDI driver from the Korg website (www.korg.com), and
install it as described in the included documentation.
When using the standard USB-MIDI driver included with the Windows operating system, the
Liano cannot be used by multiple applications simultaneously.
If you want to use the Liano with multiple applications simultaneously, you must install the
Korg USB-MIDI driver.
Even if the Liano will not be used with multiple applications, we recommend installing the
KORG USBMIDI driver, which should provide improved operating stability.
Liano and Driver Ports
MIDI IN Port
To operate an application on your computer from the Liano, select the Liano’s MIDI port
using the MIDI input settings on your application.
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MIDI OUT Port
To control the Liano from an application on your computer, select the Liano’s MIDI port
using the MIDI output settings on your application.
Using USB-AUDIO
When playing back audio from your computer through the speakers of the
Liano
You can play music on your computer through the speakers of the Liano, and play along
on this keyboard.
1. Turn the volume all the way down on both the Liano and your computer.
2. Connect your computer to the USB ( ) port on the Liano with a USB cable.
When the Liano is connected to the computer, the computer will recognize it as a
USB audio device.
3. Select “Liano” as the playback device on the computer, and turn the volume all the
way down.
4. Play back sound on the computer while slowly turning up the volume. As you raise
the volume on the Liano, you should be able to hear the sound coming through the
speakers.
5. Adjust the volume on both the computer and the Liano.
When you want to play along with the music, adjust the volume of both the
computer and the Liano while listening and playing along on the keyboard.
Recording what you play on the Liano with a computer application
You can use a music production app such as DAW software to record what you play on
the Liano.
1. Turn the volume all the way down on both the Liano and your computer.
2. Connect your computer to the USB ( ) port on the Liano with a USB cable.
When the Liano is connected to the computer, the computer will recognize it as a
USB audio device.
3. Select “Liano” as the recording device in the application you’re using on the
computer.
4. Adjust the recording level on your computer while playing the keyboard of the
Liano.
5. Record the sound coming from the Liano, following the steps required by the
application running on your computer.
Operating requirements
For the latest information on OS support, please see our dedicated web page (https://www.
korg.com/support/os/).
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Published 01/2022
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