Korg M50 User Manual

7
Setup
M50 Setup
If you want to use the M50 Editor with the M50 connected to your computer via USB, you
must make sure that you’ve finished installing and setting-up the KORG USB-MIDI Driver
before you start up the M50 Editor.
1
2
Use a USB cable to connect the M50’s USB connector to the USB port of your computer.
In the M50’s Global mode, make sure that MIDI Filter “Enable Exclusive” is on (the
check box should be checked). (The factory setting is on.)
M50 Editor (stand-alone version) setup
Start up the M50 Editor and verify that it’s operating correctly.
Windows XP / Windows Vista
Starting up the M50 Editor
Navigate to the “KORG” folder → “M50” folder, and double-click the “M50 Editor.exe” icon.
The “KORG” folder is in the location you selected during installation. By default it’s in the
“Program Files” folder.
Alternatively, you can start up the editor by clicking the taskbar [Start] button → [All Programs]
and then pointing to “KORG”
– “M50” – “M50 Editor.”
Mac OS X
Starting up the M50 Editor
Navigate to the “Applications” folder – “KORG” folder – “M50” folder, and double click the
“M50 Editor” icon.

Korg M50 Specifications

General

Polyphony	80 voices
Sound Engine	EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
Outputs	L/MONO, R, Headphones
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Storage	SD card slot
Keyboard	61 keys, 73 keys, or 88 keys
Effects	2 master effects
Sequencer	16-track, 128 songs
Display	TouchView graphical interface
Arpeggiator	2 arpeggiators
Presets	608 Programs, 384 Combinations
Controllers	Joystick
Key Action	M50-61/73: Semi-weighted, M50-88: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
Connectivity	USB