Korg Nautilus Quickstart Guide

The Korg Nautilus is a workstation that offers a wide range of sounds and features, so we will show you in this guide how to get up and running in no time! This article only scratches the surface, so check out the Operation Guide and Korg’s Video Manual below for more information.

1. Register the Korg Nautilus
2. Navigation
3. Nautilus Setup and Connections
   • Audio recording
4. Selecting Programs

Register the Korg Nautilus

While it’s always exciting to plug in your new gear and start playing, you first need to register the Nautilus with Korg. You will receive an extended warranty if you register the Nautilus within 90 days of purchase. Keep your Sweetwater invoice handy, as you’ll need to provide some information during the registration process.

1. Go to the Korg account login page and enter your Korg account information. If you don’t have a Korg account, then you will be prompted to enter a password.
2. Korg will send you an account confirmation email. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox!
3. Once you’re logged in, click Register a Product. On the next page, enter the necessary information, including the serial number, the purchase date, and the place of purchase (Sweetwater).
4. Click Save to finish the registration process.

Click the image to register your Korg Nautilus

Navigation

With the number of internal and external options available, learning to navigate the Nautilus is critical. This is especially true if you’re onstage because entering through the menus can make or break the performance!

Nautilus Setup and Connections

The Nautilus features a variety of hardware connections that provide flexibility both onstage and in the studio. Along with USB and MIDI ports, there are also analog inputs and outputs so you can have your Nautilus act as the central hub for all your gear!

Audio recording

There are TRS input connections that allow you to connect external gear, like a mic, directly to the Nautilus. Here is how to set up and prepare for recording external hardware on your Nautilus.

1. With the Audio Input parameter on the PROGRAM > Home – Sampling page, set Bus Select of Input 1 and Input 2 to L/R.
2. Hold the SHIFT button and press the Audio In button to display the Analog Input Setup dialog box.
3. Switch the Input Select to MIC or LINE, depending on what’s connected.

The NAUTILUS: Video Manual Part 6 – Audio Recording & Sampling

Selecting Programs

Over 2,000 preset programs (sounds) are built into the Nautilus, which you can fully customize and combine. To select a sound, press the MODE button and select PROGRAM on the touchscreen display.

Product Resources

Korg Nautilus Operation Guide

Korg Nautilus Digital Performance Workstation Demo

Korg Nautilus Video Manual Series (Playlist)

Knowledge Base