The aim of korglib is to create a set of software interfaces to get a simple access to KorgTM USB-MIDI devices within Processing development framework.
Korg devices like microKONTROL®, KONTROL49®, padKONTROL®, KAOSSPAD3, intended to be used as general purpose controllers for musicians, are interesting pieces of hardware which can be thoroughly programmed and used for a wide variety of applications.
Controllers like sliders, encoders, soft pads, pedals and keyboards translate physical into digital with a common sense of ergonomics.
Processing is an open source programming language and environment for people who want to program images, animation, and interactions. It is used by students, artists, designers, researchers, and hobbyists for learning, prototyping, and production. It is created to teach fundamentals of computer programming within a visual context and to serve as a software sketchbook and professional production tool. Processing is developed by artists and designers as an alternative to proprietary software tools in the same domain.
Even if is still released as beta, Processing framework attracts many due to its special blend between simplicity and power.
korglib is a suite of several LGPL libraries, that simplifies the interface between Korg devices and Processing environment
Each device has its own module:
| Module | Supported devices | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| kmk | microKONTROL, KONTROL491 | v0.1 | Complete support |
| kp3 | KAOSSPAD 3 | -- | |
| kpk | padKONTROL | -- |
Notes: 1. untested
Documentation can be found within each module own page. Sourceforge project interface can be reached here.
Starting from version 10.4.8, javax.sound.midi interface is no more functional. The simplest way to get things working is to use a wrapper to CoreMIDI:
- mmj: lightweight, suggested, effective and released under CC license by Nils Peters/Humatic (special thanks to his patience!)
- mandolane: a shareware alternative
There is no specific need for Korg device driver.
kmk has been tested under Windows XP SP2 (using JRE 1.4.2 provided by Processing package). Install Korg device driver package, plug in microKONTROL and run the subsequent driver installation. Please note that each time USB port is changed the latter procedure has to been replayed.
Disclaimer: korglib is not endorsed by Korg. Products trademarks are owned by Korg.