NanoPad2 with Kronos Question

[Fishtown]

Just a newbe question. For those using the Nanopad2 . The self mapping was great to have. My question is once you have mapped any chords/combi to the pad is there a way to store it so I can call it up at another time and have the right chords and sound mapped already. I can't figure out if or where that happens? Do I need to store the whole config. in a user bank?

[Sparker]

The nanopads automatically configure so that the first 8 pads will sound the pad note(s)/chords that are assigned for that Program/Combi.

You don't get any choice in the matter (i.e. you can't specify the chords for the first 8 pads) - however you can assign notes and chords (using the Editor software) for the remaining pads (4 on Nanopad ver. 1.) - I don't know about Nanopad 2 but I think the auto-assign is the same.

To recap: The assignment follows the Kronos Pad assignments not the Editor assignments (for Pads 1 - 8 )

[Fishtown]

Sparker, thanks for the reply. With the Nanopad2 ,yes they do auto configure. however you can assign whatever you want to the pads, be it cords or combi's. I just turn the chord enable function on the kronos, play the chord or note, then hit the pad I want to assign it to. I am trying to figure that there must be a way to store these pad assignments with the patch. I see nothing in the manual.

[Lou]

You don't get any choice in the matter (i.e. you can't specify the chords for the first 8 pads) - however you can assign notes and chords (using the Editor software) for the remaining pads (4 on Nanopad ver. 1.) - I don't know about Nanopad 2 but I think the auto-assign is the same.

To recap: The assignment follows the Kronos Pad assignments not the Editor assignments (for Pads 1 - 8 )

Sparker, that's not entirely true or perhaps I misunderstood you?
You can assign the chord pads on Kronos and Nano2 itself, also you do not need the editor to accomplish any of this.

Fishtown, after assigning the chords to Kronos or the nano2 just simply save your program or combi to its original location or a user slot if you don't want to overwrite the original. (upper right pulldown menu)
The chord changes you have saved will be there upon selecting the program or combi next time.

[Fishtown]

Thanks Lou, I was not sure if that was the only option. The Kronos is like going to Music classes and learning something everyday. Never fails I get musicians who will come over to me at gigs and say, "Man, you sound like a 20 pc. orchestra. Love the SSD/Streaming.

[Lou]

Yes, it's a very serious piece of kit!

[NuSkoolTone]

This is where I'm curious too.

I've read the 1st 8 pads act as programmed in the prog/combi. Though what about the other 8 pads? And the scenes that change the pad setup entirely? Where is this stored?

Can pads act as a hybrid of triggers for notes, karma control, and chords simultaneously?

[Lou]

Though what about the other 8 pads? And the scenes that change the pad setup entirely? Where is this stored?

The lower eight pads and Nano scenes are programmed in the Korg Control Editor. (free dl at KORG.com)
They are saved there and then transmitted to the nanopad.

[NuSkoolTone]

Though what about the other 8 pads? And the scenes that change the pad setup entirely? Where is this stored?

The lower eight pads and Nano scenes are programmed in the Korg Control Editor. (free dl at KORG.com)
They are saved there and then transmitted to the nanopad.

So without the computer will the nanopad retain these settings? Or does it just go back to defaults everytime the nanopad is powered up?

[Sparker]

AFAIK the first eight Nanopads will automatically be set to the chords/notes that are assigned to the Kronos's Pads (not the other way round).

I have tried setting up chords (for the first 8 nanopads) using the editor software but these chords will not be played by the Kronos - (however the extra 4 pads on Nanopad1 will play whatever note(s) has been assigned to the Nanopad in the Nanopad Editor).

There is a discussion about how the Nanopad works with the Kronos on the Karma lab Forum in page 2 of this thread:

http://www.karma-lab.com/forum/showthre ... 366&page=2

If you can tell me how to set it up so that the Kronos will play the same chords on the first eight pads of the Nanopad regardless of the Combi or the Program please can you describe how to do so as it would make my life easier - (being able to scroll through programs/combi's while keeping the pad assignments constant).

Edit: BTW when I refer to the 'Editor' I mean the Nanopad Editor software - I don't use the Kronos Editor at all - sorry if my use of 'editor' has lead to any confusion

[Lou]

So without the computer will the nanopad retain these settings? Or does it just go back to defaults everytime the nanopad is powered up?

I haven't tried it but my best guess would be yes they are retained.
After you save your changes in the KCE. you have to transmit the changes to the Nano before closing the editor.

[Lou]

If you can tell me how to set it up so that the Kronos will play the same chords on the first eight pads of the Nanopad regardless of the Combi or the Program please can you describe how to do so as it would make my life easier - (being able to scroll through programs/combi's while keeping the pad assignments constant).

Sorry Sparker, but I don't think this is doable.. other than recording a pass in your DAW and then looping while changing Programs/Combis.

[Sparker]

Lou:

other than recording a pass in your DAW and then looping while changing Programs/Combis

Yes ... that's what I do

[Attic]

Korg dropped the ball by not putting pads on like the M3.

[StephenKay]

Korg dropped the ball by not putting pads on like the M3.

I agree with that.

However, regarding the nanopad2, AFAIK:

1. The first 8 pads are not programmable, they will always trigger the 8 assigned chords stored in the Combi/Program.
2. The other 8 pads can be freely programmed, along with the XY pad, and they will retain their settings without the Korg KONTROL editor being connect, provide you transmeit them and store them in the nanopad.

Hope that helps.