User manual KORG README

[. . . ] microKONTROL/KONTROL49 System Firmware Update Update Procedures (for Windows users) This updater is compatible with Windows XP only, do not try to run it with Windows 98/Me/2000. Set the Power Switch of the microKONTROL / KONTROL49 to the [STANDBY] position, and connect to a computer using a USB cable. Unzip the KONTROL49_0106_Updater. zip (for KONTROL49), or microKONTROL_0103_Updater. zip (for microKONTROL). [. . . ] If so, you can quit the KONTROL Updater. If a "Product ID Error" message is shown after pressing the [Update] button, the updater is likely not for the product you are trying to update. Please check again to be sure you are using the right updater for your product. The following window will appear during the update process. Caution: Do not turn off the microKONTROL / KONTROL49 during the update process. Note that the whole process will take several minutes to complete. 4 10. This will conclude the entire update procedure. Quit the KONTROL Updater, and reboot the microKONTROL / KONTROL49. 5 Update Procedures (for Mac users) 1. Connect the microKONTROL / KONTROL49 to your computer using a USB cable. Mount the "KONTROL_Updater_March_2006. dmg" by double-clicking on it, and run the "KONTROL Updater March-2006" in the disk image by double-clicking on it. Hold down the [SETTING], [MESSAGE], [EXIT], and [OCTAVE SHIFT / CURSOR >] buttons, and then turn on the power of the microKONTROL / KONTROL49. (Note: Nothing will appear on the microKONTROL / KONTROL49 display - don't worry!) The message in the window will change as follows (the following procedures and windows are for updating the KONTROL49, but are very similar when updating the microKONTROL). If you use a USB bus-powered hub, or your computer can't supply enough power to the microKONTROL / KONTROL49, the message in the window won't change. If the following message is shown, the system firmware is already up to date, and no update is necessary. Caution: Do not turn off the microKONTROL / KONTROL49 during the update process. The following message will be shown when the update has successfully completed: Quit the KONTROL Updater, and reboot the microKONTROL / KONTROL49. 7 Contents of the microKONTROL System Firmware Version 1. 03 Play Mode Ability to Send Program Change Messages: By default, Program Change messages [Cn mm] (n: Global MIDI Channel, mm: Program Number) will be sent by turning the Main Encoder. Adjusting the MIDI Clock Tempo: Turn the Main Encoder with the [SETTING] key held down. To adjust the tempo using only the Main Encoder, press the [MESSAGE] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to latch the [MESSAGE] key. Adjusting the MIDI Clock Tempo with fractional BPM accuracy: Turn the Main Encoder with the [MESSAGE] key held down. To adjust the tempo using only the Main Encoder, press the [SETTING] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key to latch the [SETTING] key. [. . . ] Others * Improved accuracy in recognizing whether the KONTROL49 is connected to a computer or not. * Improved accuracy in recognizing whether the damper pedal is pressed down or not. * In the KORG Native Mode, values sent from the foot controller have been improved to produce smoother results. 10 [. . . ]