USB-MIDI Setup Guide: About The Software
USB-MIDI Setup Guide: About The Software
USB-MIDI Setup Guide: About The Software
The most recent versions of the applications contained on
the accessory disc can be downloaded from the Korg
website (http://www.korg.com).
If the PS60 is connected to your computer via a USB cable
Operating requirements
or MIDI cables, performance data and sound settings can
be transferred via MIDI between the PS60 and your KORG USB-MIDI driver
computer. Windows
If you install the dedicated PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor Computer: USB port required (a USB host controller
application to your computer, you’ll be able to use your made by Intel is recommended)
computer to edit PS60 programs in detail, and use the Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/
PS60 from within your host application as though it were Professional/x64 Edition Service Pack 3 or later
a plug‐in.
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later
After you have read the “About the software” and (including 64‐bit Edition)
“Operating requirements” sections, set up your system as
Microsoft Windows 7 (including 64‐bit Edition)
described in this guide and in the “PS60 Editor/Plug‐In
Editor User Guide.” Macintosh
Computer: USB port required
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Making connections via USB cable
1. Install the Korg USB‐MIDI driver from the included PS60 Editor/Plug-In Editor
accessory disc.
Windows: page 2, Mac: page 3 Windows:
• Computer
2. If you want to use the PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor
with your computer, you’ll have to install it from the CPU: Intel Pentium III / 1 GHz or better, Pentium D
included accessory disc. or Core Duo or better is recommended
Windows: page 2, page 3 Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
3. Connect the PS60’s USB connector to a USB port on recommended)
your computer. page 4 Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16‐bit color or better
4. Select the necessary settings in the PS60’s Global A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of
mode. page 5 Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 and has a
USB port
5. Select the necessary settings on your computer.
Refer to the owner’s manual of the software that you’re • Operating system
using. For examples of setting up the plug‐in editor in Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
popular host applications, please refer to the “PS60 Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or
Editor/Plug‐In Editor User Guide” (page 10). later, and Windows 7
However, only the stand‐alone version will run on 64‐ bit
Making connections via MIDI cables editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista Service Pack
If a MIDI interface is connected to your computer, you 2.
can connect the PS60 to your computer via MIDI cables.
Macintosh:
1. Connect the PS60’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN • Computer
connectors to the MIDI interface’s MIDI IN and
MIDI OUT connectors respectively. page 4 CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is
For details on your MIDI interface, refer to its owner’s supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is
manual. recommended
Some types of MIDI interfaces (commercially Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
available) may be unable to receive or transmit the recommended)
PS60’s MIDI exclusive messages. Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the
2. Make the necessary settings in the PS60’s Global
operating requirements of Mac OS X and has a USB port
mode.
“Global mode settings on the PS60” on page 5 • Operating system
3. Make the necessary settings on your computer. Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later
For details on the required MIDI driver and connec‐ * Formats supported by the PS60 Plug‐In Editor:
tions, refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI inter‐ Windows: VST, RTAS
face. You can also refer to the owner’s manual of the Macintosh: VST, Audio Unit, RTAS
software you’re using.
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* PS60 Plug‐In Editor must also satisfy the operating Select and install all desired compoments, such as, the
requirements of the host application. Editor (Standalone), Plug‐In Editor (VST), and/or Plug‐
You cannot run multiple instances of the PS60 Editor In Editor (RTAS).
and PS60 Plug‐In Editor on the operating system. For example if you want to install the stand‐alone ver‐
This means that you can’t use this editor to edit two sion, click [Install Standalone Application].
or more PS60 units simultaneously. Follow the on‐screen instructions to proceed with the
installation.
If the installation was successful, click [Close].
The “PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor Installer” will appear.
Installing the software Next you will install the plug‐in version(s) that you
want to use. Using the procedure described above,
begin with step 1 and install the plug‐in version(s) that
you want to use.
Installation in Windows If you don’t want to install the VST or RTAS plug‐in
Note: In order to install or uninstall software in Windows, version, click [Exit Setup] to end the installation.
you must have Administrator privileges. When you’ve finished installing the application(s) that
Note: Before you connect the PS60 to your computer via you want, click [Exit Setup] to exit the installer.
USB, you must use the PS60 application installer to install For details, please see the “PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor
KORG USB‐MIDI Driver Tools. User’s Guide” (PDF).
4. When you’ve installed all of the selected software,
Using the PS60 application installer exit the installer.
The PS60 application installer will install the KORG USB‐
MIDI Driver Tools and the PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor. Installing the KORG USB-MIDI driver
1. Insert the included accessory disc into your optical Use the KORG USB‐MIDI Driver Tools to install the
disc drive. KORG USB‐MIDI driver.
Normally the “PS60 Application Installer” will start up Before you continue, you must finish installing the KORG
automatically. USB‐MIDI Driver Tools in your computer.
If your computer is set so the installer does not run 1. Use a USB cable to connect your computer’s USB port
automatically, double‐click “KorgSetup.exe” on the to the PS60’s USB connector. Then power‐on the
accessory disc. PS60.
When your computer first detects that the PS60 is
connected, the Windows default driver will be
installed automatically. However since this driver is
not the Korg USB‐MIDI driver, it cannot be used
correctly.
Note: If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista,
the driver must be installed separately for each USB
port used to connect the PS60. If you connect the PS60
to a USB port other than the port that you previously
used, you’ll need to install the KORG USB‐MIDI driver
again using the same procedure listed above.
2. From the list, select the applications that you want to
2. From the taskbar, click [Start]→[All
install, and click [Install].
Programs]→[KORG]→[KORG USB‐MIDI Driver
The applications you selected will begin the installa‐
Tools]→[Install KORG USB‐MIDI device].
tion process.
The setup utility will start.
If you want to connect the PS60 to your computer via
the USB port, you must install the Korg USB‐MIDI 3. Follow the on‐screen instructions to install the
Driver Tools. Then from within the Korg USB‐MIDI KORG USB‐MIDI driver.
Driver Tools, you will need to install the Korg USB‐ During the installation, if a dialog box regarding digi‐
MIDI driver. (“Installing the KORG USB‐MIDI driver” tal signatures appears with a message saying “.... has
on page 2) not passed Windows logo testing,” simply click [Con‐
tinue] to proceed.
3. Follow the on‐screen instructions to install the
If you are unable to proceed with the installation, it’s
software.
possible that your computer has been set to prohibit
When you click the [Install] button for the PS60 Editor/
installation of unsigned drivers. Check the settings of
Plug‐In Editor in step 2, the “PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Edi‐
your computer as described in “Allowing installation
tor Installer” dialog box will appear.
of drivers that are not digitally signed.”
4. After you’ve installed the KORG USB‐MIDI driver,
exit the installer.
If you are asked whether you want to restart, choose
[Yes] to restart your computer.
For more about installation, setup, or uninstallation of
the KORG USB‐MIDI driver, refer to the installation
manual (HTML).
To view the manual, choose [Start]→[All Pro‐
grams]→[KORG]→[KORG USB‐MIDI Driver
Tools]→[Installation Manual].
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Installing the software
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If you want to apply a plug‐in effect to the PS60’s audio
Connecting a computer signals, or to control the PS60’s audio signals in your host
application together with the audio data from the KORG
Legacy Collection or other audio tracks, make the
connections as illustrated below. Connect the devices as
USB connection and setup appropriate for the host application that you’re using.
Note: The USB connector of the PS60 is only able to
transmit and receive MIDI data. Powered
monitors
Before you connect the PS60 to your computer via
USB, you must install the KORG USB‐MIDI driver on PS60’s audio signals
INPUT INPUT Other audio signals
your computer. If you’re using Windows XP or MIDI signals
Windows Vista, you’ll need to install the driver for
each USB port that you use. If you connect the PS60 to
Audio interface
a USB port other than the one you used when
installing the KORG USB‐MIDI driver, you’ll need to
install the driver again. For details, please see USB
“Installation in Windows” on page 2. L/ Computer
MONO R USB
1. Using a USB cable, connect the USB connector of the
PS60 to the USB connector of your computer.
Powered
monitors PS60
INPUT INPUT
USB cable
Computer
L/MONO R
Connecting your computer via the
MIDI connectors
You can use a commercially available MIDI interface to
PS60 connect the PS60 to your computer.
1. Connect the PS60’s MIDI OUT connector and MIDI
2. Make the necessary settings in the PS60’s Global IN connector to the MIDI IN port and MIDI OUT
mode. port of your MIDI interface. For details, refer to the
For details, please see “Global mode settings on the manual included with your MIDI interface.
PS60” on page 5. Some USB‐MIDI interfaces may be unable to transmit
3. Make the necessary settings on your computer. or receive the PS60’s MIDI exclusive messages.
For details, please see the “PS60 Editor/Plug‐In Editor Powered
monitors
User’s Guide”.
MIDI interface
Using the PS60 Editor/Plug-In Editor via a USB INPUT INPUT
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
connection Computer
Audio interface
Audio mixer
USB
Computer
L/MONO R USB
PS60
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Verifying the functionality of the PS60 Editor (stand-alone version)
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