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KORG KAOSSILATOR PRO
Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder
Announcing
the KAOSSILATOR PRO – a powered-up version of the palm-sized
KAOSSILATOR, reborn as a powerful track-making tool and loaded with
live performance power.
Main features
• KAOSS X-Y touchpad offers intuitive, realtime control
• 200 sounds covering modern synth sounds such as lead and bass,
and diverse acoustic sounds from piano to trumpet and beyond
• PCM samples provide dramatic one-shot drum hits and complex percussion patterns
• Vocoder programs deliver scintillating vocal effects
• Access up to eight of your favorite sounds instantly using the assignable Program Memory buttons
• Loop Recording can layer both internal Program sounds and external audio overdubs
• Four Loop Record Banks each allow up to four measures of loop
recording, with easy muting that allows expressive realtime looping,
layering and DJ-Style re-mixing – ideal for live performance.
• Gate Arpeggiator repeatedly triggers sounds in sync with the
tempo. The slider controls either the gate time or gate speed.
• Choose a key and select one of 31 musical scales to easily
create musical phrases. Limit the X-Y pad's note range for even more
control
• Loop data, user settings and Program Memories can be stored on SD card
• Dedicated software lets you manage loop data, MIDI assignments, and user settings from your computer
• Performs double-duty as a MIDI controller for external equipment or software applications
As
a trailblazer among the "instrumental gadgets" that allowed anyone to
easily create melodies and phrases, the KAOSSILATOR gained a strong and
dedicated user base, even among those without any performing
experience. Today, the KAOSSILATOR continues to be enormously popular.
Retaining these revolutionary features – while adding a wide
variety of new ones as well – the KAOSSILATOR is now reborn as
the new KAOSSILATOR PRO. With 200 sound programs, a new
Electribe-inspired gate arpeggiator, and four loop recording banks that
can even record external audio sources, the KAOSSILATOR PRO is packed
with features that make it ideal for live performance. In addition, USB
connectivity with your computer and SD card memory storage allow the
KAOSSILATOR PRO to be used not just for improvised performances, but
also as a superbly intuitive, track-making music production tool.
Intuitive X-Y touchpad lets you perform complex phrases with one finger
Using
touchpad is highly intuitive – simply rub, stroke, or tap it to
instantly create gestures that were difficult to produce on
synthesizers of the past. Horizontal motions control the pitch, while
the vertical axis can control tone parameters such as cutoff, feedback,
or modulation depth. This makes it easy for anyone to create entirely
original sounds and musical phrases.
Two hundred exciting sound programs covering synths, drums, and acoustic instruments
The
Korg synthesizer technology acclaimed by top musicians around the world
has been carefully distilled into the KAOSSILATOR PRO. The versatile
array of pro-level sounds covers all styles of dance music including
techno, house, breaks, hip hop, R&B, reggae, and electro. There are
also numerous acoustic instruments such as piano, trumpet, and guitar,
providing a further boost to your expressive resources. You can assign
your favorite programs to the eight Program Memory buttons for instant
recall, ensuring that your live performances will be smooth.
Extensively enhanced drum sounds
Rhythm can be the most important element when creating a phrase. In
addition to the modeling synthesis borrowed from the original
KAOSSILATOR, the KAOSSILATOR PRO provides a new PCM sound generator as
well, allowing even more realistic drum sounds. There are twenty
different one-shot sounds for kick, snare, and hi-hat etc., as well as
twenty-five rhythm loop patterns that will be immediately useful in
dance music styles.
Vocoder programs for creative audio effects
The KAOSSILATOR PRO features a mic input jack and fifteen types of
vocoder programs, making it easy to achieve unique sound effects,
create robot voices and other vocalized sounds.
Thirty-one scales for musical expressiveness
The thirty-one types cover a range from chromatic scales to major,
minor, blues and beyond. By specifying a scale and key, you can use a
single finger to play perfect melodies and phrases that would be
difficult to play even on a keyboard. There are also special scales
such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga, letting you play phrases that have a
distinctive atmosphere. Another boost in expressive power is provided
by the new Note Range function, which lets you specify the range of
pitches available on the touchpad.
Gate Arpeggiator provides tightly sync'ed grooves
Inspired by the EMX-1 and ESX-1 Electribes, the new Gate Arpeggiator
allows you to play a pattern of sounds that are always in sync with the
tempo, generating phrases that defy imagination. The KAOSSILATOR PRO's
slider can control the gate time or gate speed, allowing even more
complex phrases to be produced. Tempos can be set manually, or on the
fly using the Tap Tempo function.
Loop Recording with unlimited overdubbing
Loop Recording can be set for up to four measures /16 beats. Your
KAOSSILATOR PRO musical performances can be recorded into one of the
Loop Recorder Banks. By adding (overdubbing) additional sounds one at a
time, you can create amazing loop phrases by repeating the cycle of
selecting a sound, playing a phrase, and recording the sound over and
over again.
Four Loop Recording Banks allow DJ-style performances
The KAOSSILATOR PRO provides four Loop Recording Banks. These banks can
be combined for virtually infinite performance possibilities. Each of
the four loop banks can be muted or un-muted, its volume adjusted, and
its loop length changed, making live performance easy for anyone. An
unneeded loop can be erased during playback, and a new one recorded, so
there's no need to stop the performance.
Loop Recording using an external source
The KAOSSILATOR PRO provides line inputs and a mic input, allowing loop
recording using an external audio source. This makes it easy to add a
rap, vocal, or audio from an external device to any loop phrase created
on the KAOSSILATOR PRO.
USB MIDI provides versatility and compatibility
The KAOSSILATOR PRO offers standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors. I addition,
the USB connector lets you use your computer to back up the loop
recording data, and use the KAOSSILATOR PRO to control your software
applications or an external MIDI device. The KAOSSILATOR PRO can send
or receive MIDI clock.
Convenient SD Card* data storage
The KAOSSILATOR PRO provides an SD card slot for storing loop data and
user settings such as program memories. Favorite phrases can be saved
to build up a collection of loop data that will inspire your musical
arrangements. SD Card storage also allows you to create the same show
with the same loops, night after night. You can also swap loops with
other KAOSSILATOR PRO users, or use your data in multiple units.
* not compatible with SDHC cards and SDXC cards.
Dedicated Editor / Librarian Software
KAOSSILATOR PRO Editor is a dedicated software program for managing
your recorded loop data, as well as MIDI assignment editor
functionality that lets you transform the KAOSSILATOR PRO into a
powerful MIDI controller that's set up just the way you want.
KAOSSILATOR PRO Editor can be downloaded free of charge from the Korg
website.
* Runs on Microsoft Windows XP (SP3 or later) / Vista (SP2 or later) / 7,
and on Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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