Using the Keystage with your computer

Here’s how to connect the Keystage to your computer, and control a DAW or software sound generator on your computer from this instrument to output sound.

For Windows PCs: before connecting the USB cable, download the USB-MIDI and audio drivers from the Korg website, and install them on your computer.

https://www.korg.com/keystage_driver/

KORG USB-MIDI Driver

Keystage Audio Driver

For Macs: you do not need to install a driver. (This information is current as of March 2023, for macOS 11 and 12. For details, refer to the Korg website.)

 

Turn the VOLUME knob of the Keystage all the way down before turning on the power.
Check whether your computer meets the operating requirements of the Keystage before use.

See the Korg website for the latest information on OS support.
https://www.korg.com/support/os/

 

1Connect the Keystage to an external device such as a powered monitor speaker or headphones.
Connecting an external device

2Connect the USB-B port on the Keystage to your computer with a USB cable.

The Keystage automatically turns on, as it is supplied by USB bus power.

3On your computer, launch an application such as a DAW or software sound generator.

4Use the VOLUME knob on the Keystage to adjust the volume.

Application setup

To use this instrument with your computer, you must configure the audio output, MIDI input/output and other settings in the application you are using. Refer to the application’s owner’s manual for details.