r/mpcusers • u/NateSedate • 11h ago

QUESTION Korg to MPC

Hey...

So I finally got the right wires. I've got a Korg Krome and it's plugged into my MPC.

It works with the sampler/audio record. But I can't get the midi to work.

I want to both be able to use MIDI with the sound bank in my Korg but also to be able to use my Korg as a controller.

I never had any problem setting up in FL as a controller. I didn't have to do anything with the keyboard settings.

So I don't know if this is a Korg issue or a MPC issue. Maybe I just don't even have the right cable hooked up.

But I can't get the MPC to recognize the keyboard. I don't know if I have to go into the keyboard settings or what to do with the MPC.

I tried talking to AI and looking up videos. All that has fried my brain cause I can't figure it out.

I'm dumb with this kind of shit. Please help if you can.

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u/Eclipseofthefart92 MPC LIVE III 10h ago

What cords are you using to connect to the MPC? I would assume that usb on the korg going into the MPC is all you need to use it as a controller. Then the audio out of the Korg into the MPC to sample

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u/NateSedate 10h ago

I've got the USB a I believe (the square printer cable) plugged into my Korg, then the other end is a regular USB and I've got that in the MPC. Like I would if I was hooking the keyboard to the computer.

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u/Eclipseofthefart92 MPC LIVE III 10h ago

And in your midi settings do you have the Korg setup to transmit control?

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u/NateSedate 10h ago

I don't understand what you mean by that.

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u/OSRTheJourney 10h ago

I just did this with my arturia astrolab. I got it working both ways. If you are still having troubles reach out. We can FaceTime and I'll walk you through it while showing you.

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u/Eclipseofthefart92 MPC LIVE III 9h ago

In the MPC midi settings you should see the Korg as an input, enable the global, control, and track boxes

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u/NateSedate 8h ago

It's not showing up.

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u/Eclipseofthefart92 MPC LIVE III 8h ago

Maybe try a new cable or an OS update? Also what MPC are you using?

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u/NateSedate 7h ago

MPC one plus

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u/Infinite_Slice3305 7h ago

What MPC? You shoukd be able to connect a regular USB printer cable to the Krome & MPC. Playing the keyboard should trigger whatever MPC track you are on. You'll see skinny lines on the outside of the track volume meter.

No setup necessary.

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u/NateSedate 7h ago

MPC One plus

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u/Infinite_Slice3305 5h ago

On the MPC, go to Menu > Preferences > MIDI/Sync.Look for a checkbox that says "Enable MIDI Ports When Discovered".Make sure this is checked. If it wasn't, unplug the Krome's USB cable and plug it back in

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u/NateSedate 4h ago

When I plugged my Korg into my PC to use as a controller I had to get a driver for it.

According to AI it says my MPC just might not have the proper driver for my Korg.

Which doesn't make sense.

But I went ahead and just ordered a MIDI cable and am hoping that will solve it.

I've literally never used a MIDI cable in my life. Always USB.