MP-KBD
MIDI Interface for Mono / Poly Keyboard
Model 8-433 ver. 1.0
Copyright © 2008 CHD Elektroservis
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1. INTRODUCTION
Korg Mono/Poly Keyboard MIDI Interface enables the integration of your Mono/Poly to the
MIDI system. The instrument’s keyboard and arpeggiator speed can be controlled with this MIDI
interface.
1.1. MIDI INTERFACE KIT PARTS
The supplied MIDI
interface kit contains all
necessary
parts
and
material for the installation
and detailed installation
instructions. The kit delivery
contents:
1. MP-KBD MIDI Interface
board
2. Bunch of the cables
with
connectors
(including screws, nuts,
washers and isolation
material)
3. CD-ROM with the user and installation manuals and support software
1.2. GENERAL INFORMATION
The installation of all interface components is very easy. If you follow the instruction from this
manual there will be no major problems during the installation procedure. The cover of the instrument
is not damaged during the installation markedly. The physical appearance of the vintage instrument
remains nearly same as before the installation. If necessary the interface can be removed and the
instrument restored back to original appearance. All original features of the Korg Mono/Poly are kept.
The instrument can be used the same way as before the retrofitting thus.
The following tools are necessary for the installation: Phillips screwdriver, driller, drills 3,5 and
16 mm, smaller rasp, pliers, pincers, soldering iron (soft melting iron and soldering paste).
Attention ! Disconnect the instrument form the mains prior the installation. The risk of the
electric shock !
The producer is not responsible for any eventual mechanical or electrical damage of the Korg
Mono/Poly instrument caused by the infringement of the described installation procedure or by
uncareful manipulation during the installation of the MIDI interface !
2. INSTALLATION OF MIDI INTERFACE
The interface is connected to the keyboard switch matrix of the instrument in parallel manner.
It is also inserted into the arpeggiator synchronization impulses way. The following diagram explains
the electrical connection of the interface in the instrument: