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Sharp · Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:28 am Post subject:

Apparently it will only work if you use the DEVICE port on the Pa5X and an OTG adaptor. It’s not possible to remotely control the Pa5X using the HOST 1 and 2 ports. I’ve plugged the App into every musical instrument I own at this point and it displays the ID of everything I have here.

It’s also possible to go completely wireless over Bluetooth, but that’s for further down the road I guess. Just did some tests here on my gear and bluetooth worked fine.

Here’s a Windows build if anyone wants to try find the ID. You should be able to directly connect your computer straight to the device port on the Pa5X and then run this app to display the ID. No need for adaptors.

Download. Unzip, and run the KORG Pa5X Remote.exe file to run the App.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AotC-NqQdXiloSj4jjLn-iEK7x5b?e=bWHAxZ

To quit the App, press ESC.

Kind regards
Sharp.

davekalbach · Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:28 pm Post subject:

Sharp · Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Dave.
I'm not sure that would work. An OTG adaptor is required as it's hardwired to allow your Tablet act as the HOST.

That being said, I've never seen a cable like that before, so "Maybe" it will work.

In the mean time I've been moving forward either way building a universal midi frame work. I’m testing everything using a Samsung Tablet and a KORG Wavestate right now. Seems I’m able to control whatever I target on the Wavestate with relative easy from the Android Tablet.

I’ve also done some tests bypassing the need for cables and using Bluetooth adaptors. Seems to be working fine. I’m able to remotely control my Wavestate wirelessly. But more on that later as that side of things is totally hard coded right now.

Regards
Sharp.

Sharp · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:39 pm Post subject:

Update....
Made some great progress with this app to the point where I’ve just launched a version that’s usable for KORG Wavestate users.

You can read more of it here, and download a copy of you want.
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=127571

As you can see from the initial screen, the approach I’ve taken is that I can add support for new keyboards over time and build a custom UI for each product so that you get the most out of the interface. The following interface suites the Wavestation.

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Image 5

If someone can get me that Pa5X ID using the app I posted at the start of this thread, that would be enough to get me going on supporting the Pa5X.

Kind regards
Sharp.
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davekalbach · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:10 pm Post subject:

davekalbach · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:44 pm Post subject:

Sharp · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave.
That’s rather bad news to be honest. Sounds like KORG have some things to complete on their end.

If the keyboard is not able to broadcast it's USB ID name, which is normal practice, I simply cannot target it directly. I would be reduced to shooting totally in the dark and hoping it can be found by targeting nothing more than a crude ID number of 0 or 1 of connected devices, totally ignoring it’s name.

Even if that worked, I really don’t like the idea of doing. It’s just not the proper way to do things.

I would have to rewrite things to even attempt to try talk to the Pa5X without using an ID name. Never done that before.

Leave it with me for a while and I will see if this is even possible.

Kind regards
Sharp.

davekalbach · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:10 pm Post subject:

No worries - We appreciate all of the effort

Good news is the Cable seems to work (USB B to USB C) for the Fire Tablet

And.... I get to put the Windows computer back in storage Razz

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Dave Kalbach
Music Newbie
Bear with Me Smile

Kronos 2, Pa5X, Drumlogue, Stageman 80, Korg D32XD Recorder
Many Guitars, Roland TD-6 V-Drums, a Trumpet (HELP)
And a Kimball Baby Grand Piano

Sharp · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all your help. We will get this going eventually one way or another.

Kind regards
Sharp.

davekalbach · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:49 am Post subject:

Would it have mattered that I have a MIDI IN connection in use to the Pa5X?

Just want to be sure I gave it a fair test

My Kronos is connected to the 5X
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Dave Kalbach
Music Newbie
Bear with Me Smile

Kronos 2, Pa5X, Drumlogue, Stageman 80, Korg D32XD Recorder
Many Guitars, Roland TD-6 V-Drums, a Trumpet (HELP)
And a Kimball Baby Grand Piano

rod74 · Joined: 02 Aug 2022 Posts: 3

Hi,

I tried your apk on an phone running Android 8.1
- No crashes, the app shows the Korg ID.
Tried on Korg PA5X, Korg HAVIAN 30, and YAMAHA GENOS

See image link with additional tests I did on my own

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiQD_W5e4sNGFvUaais7_ddOw90gFLlH/view?usp=sharing

On another phone running Android 10, the app does not crash, but it does not show the Korg Device, however it does show the YAMAHA GENOS.

Note: YAMAHA GENOS is shown as "Digital Workstation"

Please let me know if you need additional tests.