MIDI
iMS-20 v1.1 adds MIDI control capabilities by using the Apple Core MIDI features found in iOS 4.2, via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit and external USB-MIDI devices.
Please note
- Please update your iPad to iOS 4.2 or later.
- The Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit is required.
- Some USB bus-powered MIDI devices need a USB hub with power supply.
- MIDI CC# numbers are fixed.
- Please set up the MIDI settings on your external USB-MIDI device.
- Pitch Bend messages are not supported. You can control pitch by using the WHEEL:CC#01 with patching instead.
- We regret that the MS-20 Controller is no longer available from Korg or its affiliates.
General MIDI Control
- The MS-20 Synth receives MIDI notes and CC# numbers. (MIDI 1ch receive)
- The Drum Machine receives MIDI notes for each part. (MIDI 2-7ch receive)
- The Mixer receives CC# for each channel. (MIDI 1-7ch receive)
- iMS-20 also supports the MS-20 Controller originally bundled with the original KORG Legacy Collection software.
| Parameter Name | CC# (hex) | Ch | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-20 : VCO1 | WAVE FORM | 77 (4Dh) | 1 | |
| - | PW ADJUST | 14 (0Eh) | 1 | |
| - | SCALE | 15 (0Fh) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : VCO2 | WAVE FORM | 82 (52h) | 1 | |
| - | PITCH | 19 (13h) | 1 | |
| - | SCALE | 22 (16h) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : VCO MASTER | PORTAMENTO | 5 (05h) | 1 | |
| - | MASTER TUNE | 18 (12h) | 1 | |
| - | FREQ MOD MG/T.EXT | 12 (0Ch) | 1 | |
| - | FREQ MOD EG1/EXT | 93 (5Dh) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : VCO MIXER | VCO1 LEVEL | 20 (14h) | 1 | |
| - | VCO2 LEVEL | 21 (15h) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : HPF | CUTOFF FREQUENCY | 28 (1Ch) | 1 | |
| - | PEAK | 29 (1Dh) | 1 | |
| - | CUTOFF MOD MG/T.EXT | 30 (1Eh) | 1 | |
| - | CUTOFF MOD EG2/EXT | 31 (1Fh) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : LPF | CUTOFF FREQUENCY | 74 (4Ah) | 1 | |
| - | PEAK | 71 (47h) | 1 | |
| - | CUTOFF MOD MG/T.EXT | 85 (55h) | 1 | |
| - | CUTOFF MOD EG2/EXT | 79 (4Fh) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : MG | WAVE FORM | 76 (4Ch) | 1 | |
| - | FREQUENCY | 27 (1Bh) | 1 | |
| - | KEY SYNC | 100 (64h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | TEMPO SYNC | 101 (65h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| MS-20 : EG1 | DELAY TIME | 24 (18h) | 1 | |
| - | ATTACK TIME | 23 (17h) | 1 | |
| - | RELEASE TIME | 26 (1Ah) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : EG2 | HOLD TIME | 25 (19h) | 1 | |
| - | ATTACK TIME | 73 (49h) | 1 | |
| - | DECAY TIME | 75 (4Bh) | 1 | |
| - | SUSTAIN LEVEL | 70 (46h) | 1 | |
| - | RELEASE TIME | 72 (48h) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : ESP | SIGNAL LEVEL | 11 (0Bh) | 1 | |
| - | LOW CUT FREQUENCY | 88 (58h) | 1 | |
| - | HIGH CUT FREQUENCY | 89 (59h) | 1 | |
| - | CV ADJUST | 90 (5Ah) | 1 | |
| - | THRESHOLD LEVEL | 91 (5Bh) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : OTHERS | WHEEL | 1 (01h) | 1 | |
| - | MOMENTARY SW | – | 1 | Channel Pressure |
| - | OUTPUT VOLUME | 7 (07h) | 1 | |
| MS-20 : EFFECT | SWITCH | 102 (66h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | TYPE | 103 (67h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | EDIT1 | 104 (68h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | EDIT2 | 105 (69h) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| MIXER | LEVEL | 8 (08h) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | PAN | 10 (0Ah) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | MUTE | 86 (56h) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | SOLO | 87 (57h) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | EFFECT SWITCH | 3 (03h) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | EFFECT MIX | 9 (09h) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | MASTER EFFECT TYPE | 106 (6Ah) | 1 - 7 | v1.5 or later |
| - | MASTER EFFECT EDIT 1 | 107 (6Bh) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | MASTER EFFECT EDIT 2 | 108 (6Ch) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | MASTER LEVEL | 109 (6Dh) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| - | ALL MUTE/SOLO OFF | 110 (6Eh) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
| SEQUENCER | STOP/START | 111 (6Fh) | 1 | v1.5 or later |
KORG Native Mode
“KORG Native Mode” is now supported for nanoPAD2 and nanoKONTROL2. When connecting either of these two products to your iPad, MIDI assignments will be automatically configured. If you wish to disable KORG Native Mode, tap GLOBAL and turn off “nano2 native mode”.
nanoPAD2
| nanoPAD2 | iMS-20 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Pad X | MS-20 KAOSS - PITCH | |
| – | Pad Y | MS-20 KAOSS - GATE | |
| Scene 1 | Trigger Pad 1-16 | DRUM 1-6 | Trigger Pad 7 -16 : No Assign |
| Scene 2 | Trigger Pad 1-16 | PATTERN 1-16 |
nanoKONTROL2
| nanoKONTROL2 | iMS-20 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Track Rew / FF | Scene : Synth / Mixer | |
| - | Stop | STOP | |
| - | Play | PLAY | |
| Scene : Synth | Knob 1 | VCO1 - WAVE FORM | |
| - | Knob 2 | VCO2 - WAVE FORM | |
| - | Knob 3 | VCO MIXER - VCO1 LEVEL | |
| - | Knob 4 | HPF - CUTOFF FREQUENCY | |
| - | Knob 5 | LPF - CUTOFF FREQUENCY | |
| - | Knob 6 | MG - WAVE FORM | |
| - | Knob 7 | EG2 - ATTACK TIME | |
| - | Knob 8 | EG2 - SUSTAIN LEVEL | |
| - | Slider 1 | VCO1 - SCALE | |
| - | Slider 2 | VCO1 - PITCH | |
| - | Slider 3 | VCO MIXER - VCO2 LEVEL | |
| - | Slider 4 | HPF - PEAK | |
| - | Slider 5 | LPF - PEAK | |
| - | Slider 6 | MG - FREQUENCY/TIMES | |
| - | Slider 7 | EG2 - DECAY TIME | |
| - | Slider 8 | EG2 - RELEASE TIME | |
| Scene : Mixer | Knob 1-8 | PAN | Knob 8 : No Assign |
| - | Slider 1-8 | LEVEL | |
| - | Button S 1-8 | SOLO | Button S 8 : ALL MUTE / SOLO OFF |
| - | Button M 1-8 | MUTE | Button M 8 : ALL MUTE / SOLO OFF |
| - | Button R 1-8 | EFFECT SWITCH | Button R 8 : No Assign |