{"id":1781325,"date":"2024-05-08T10:53:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T14:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1781325"},"modified":"2024-05-08T10:56:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T14:56:44","slug":"korg-mps-10-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/korg-mps-10-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Korg MPS-10 Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Korg MPS-10 is the perfect multipad for any drummer or percussionist&nbsp;out there. In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and use&nbsp;it for the first time. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><a href=\"#Register-the-Korg-MPS-10\"><strong>Register the Korg MPS-10<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Update-the-MPS-10-Firmware\"><strong>Update the MPS-10 Firmware<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Korg-MPS-10-Setup-and-Connections\"><strong>Korg MPS-10 Setup and Connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-the-Korg-MPS-10\">Register the Korg MPS-10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s always exciting to take new gear out of the box and start playing it, you first must register the MPS-10 with Korg. Upon registration, Korg will extend the manufacturer\u2019s warranty by one year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Go to the Korg&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.korgusa.com\/productregistration\/korg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">product registration page<\/a>, click&nbsp;<strong>Today I\u2019m registering another Korg Product<\/strong>,&nbsp;and create or log in to your&nbsp;Korg&nbsp;account.<\/li><li>On your account page, click&nbsp;<strong>Register a Product<\/strong>, fill out the required information, and click&nbsp;<strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Keep your Sweetwater invoice handy, as&nbsp;you\u2019ll need to&nbsp;enter your purchase date.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korgusa.com\/productregistration\/korg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/09\/Korg-Registration-Page.jpg\" alt=\"Korg-Registration-Page\" class=\"wp-image-1779106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/09\/Korg-Registration-Page.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/09\/Korg-Registration-Page-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/09\/Korg-Registration-Page-768x663.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to register your Korg MPS-10.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Update-the-MPS-10-Firmware\">Update the MPS-10 Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT!&nbsp;<\/strong>Formatting the USB drive will erase any data stored on it, so be sure to back up any important files beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Korg periodically releases firmware updates that add additional features or address current bugs. Check out our Korg MPS-10 Firmware Update Guide to learn how to update the firmware!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/korg-mps-10-firmware-update-guide\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/Korg-MPS-10-Firmware-Update-guide-featured-image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Korg MPS-10 Firmware Update Guide<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn how to update the Korg MPS-10 firmware!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Korg-MPS-10-Setup-and-Connections\">Korg MPS-10 Setup and Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Korg MPS-10 has many connections, making it an integral part of your setup. From audio functions to digital applications, the possibilities are endless. Let\u2019s cover essential tips to get you up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can connect any external drum pad to the&nbsp;<strong>TRIGGER IN&nbsp;<\/strong>jacks. You can separate the channels using a TRS splitter cable and connect two single-zone pads.<\/li><li>The&nbsp;<strong>SUB OUT&nbsp;<\/strong>jacks only output audio routed to the sub out.&nbsp;Any audio signal sent to the&nbsp;<strong>SUB OUT&nbsp;<\/strong>jack will not be sent&nbsp;to the&nbsp;main out.<\/li><li>If your headphone output seems quieter than usual, it is likely because you use headphones with 80-ohm impedance or more.<\/li><li>You cannot use the&nbsp;<strong>LINE IN&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>MIC IN&nbsp;<\/strong>jacks simultaneously.<\/li><li>Connect any footswitch to the&nbsp;<strong>FOOT SW 1&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<strong>2&nbsp;<\/strong>jack to assign various functions, such as start, stop, and looper triggering.<\/li><li>Power the MPS-10 off and turn the volume&nbsp;all the way&nbsp;down before connecting the speakers.<\/li><li>You can use USB flash drives with up to 2TB of capacity.&nbsp;Anything above that, and the drive will not be read&nbsp;correctly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Calibrating the Expression Pedal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on using an expression pedal with your MPS-10, you must first calibrate it so it works correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press the <strong>Utility <\/strong>button, then navigate to and select <strong>Function Assign<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Choose <strong>Foot SW &amp; Pedal \u2026<\/strong> to enter the <em>Footswitch\/pedal edit<\/em> menu.<\/li><li>Press the <strong>Metronome <\/strong>button, push the pedal all the way down, and press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> button.<\/li><li>Push the pedal down with your heel (so the toe is pointing all the way up), then press the <strong>Enter <\/strong>button.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"316\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-min-calibration.jpg\" alt=\"mps 10 expression pedal min calibration screen\" class=\"wp-image-1781326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-min-calibration.jpg 316w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-min-calibration-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"316\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-max-calibration.jpg\" alt=\"mps 10 expression pedal max calibration screen\" class=\"wp-image-1781327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-max-calibration.jpg 316w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/mps-10-expression-pedal-max-calibration-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>MPS-10 Expression pedal calibration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Setting Up External Pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you connect external pads to the MPS-10 and want to use it to control various settings like switching kits, triggering effects, and starting and stopping the looper, you must configure them in the <em>Utility <\/em>settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Press <strong>Utility<\/strong>, scroll down, and select <strong>Function Assign<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select <strong>PAD Function<\/strong>, use the encoder to highlight the function you wish to assign, and press the encoder to select it.<\/li><li>Use the encoder to select the pad (<strong>TRG A, B, C, D<\/strong>), then press it to assign the pad.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"422\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/MPS10-pad-function-1.jpg\" alt=\"MPS10 pad function assign screen\" class=\"wp-image-1781329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/MPS10-pad-function-1.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/MPS10-pad-function-1-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Function Assign screen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Korg MPS-10 is class-compliant (meaning no additional drivers are necessary), so you just need to connect it to your computer, and you\u2019re good to go! Korg has created an online editor that allows you to do almost everything without navigating through menus on the unit itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our guide below to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/working-with-samples-on-the-korg-mps-10\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2024\/05\/Working-with-Samples-on-the-Korg-MPS-10-featured-image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Working with Samples on the Korg MPS-10<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Click here to learn more about working with samples on the Korg MPS-10!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1781330,"template":"","categories":[142726],"tags":[54779,58630,515606,515605,246294,82694],"storecat":[],"itemids":[482069,484998,484997],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out the Korg MPS-10 Setup Guide page at Sweetwater \u2014 the world&#039;s leading music technology and instrument retailer!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/korg-mps-10-setup-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Korg MPS-10 Setup Guide - SweetCare\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Korg MPS-10 is the perfect multipad for any drummer or percussionist&nbsp;out there. 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