Before receiving a supported dump, turn Write Protect OFF and enable the System Exclusive MIDI filter. If it still fails, test a different MIDI interface because Korg warns that some interfaces do not carry SysEx correctly.
Do this first
- Back up current data before any transfer.
- Turn Write Protect OFF and enable the System Exclusive MIDI filter.
- Send only a supported original-microKORG dump.
- If it fails, test with another known SysEx-capable interface before repeating.
Diagnose it
Is Write Protect OFF and the System Exclusive filter enabled?
Yes: Check interface SysEx support and the sender’s data format.
No: Set both required receive conditions before retrying.
Does another interface work?
Yes: The first interface may not carry SysEx correctly.
No: Confirm the dump is intended for the original microKORG.
Expected result
The original microKORG can receive a supported dump when its documented receive conditions are met.
Why this works
Korg documents the required protection/filter states and qualifies USB-MIDI interface SysEx support.
Still stuck?
Recheck the physical MIDI direction and the exact source device setting. If this behavior differs on your hardware, keep the model/revision and setup details for a correction report.
All microKORG (2002) fixesSources & review
Last desk review: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.
- microKORG Owner’s Manual · Korg
Sections reviewed: Owner’s Manual, MIDI data dump, MIDI filter and Write Protect.