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Music workstation/sampler με 88 βαρυκεντρισμένα δυναμικά πλήκτρα, 9 μέθοδοι σύνθεσης, (sgx-1, Ep1, CX3, Polusix, AL1, MOD7, STR1, HD-1, MS-20), εξελιγμένη λειτουργία KARMA, 10 sliders για άμεση πρόσβαση στις λειτουργίες, 1510 preload setups, 1664 user, 1792 user combinations, 448 preload, 152 user drum kits, 77 preload, 314 Mbpreload PCM, 9 ενσωματωμένες PCM κάρτες με ήχους, 512 MB sampler 16bit/48kHz απʼευθείας ripping από audio cd, ανάγνωση format AKAI S100/ S3000, sound font 2, AIFF και WAVE, 12 insert, 2 master και 2 total εφέ, 16 tracks sequencer + 16 tracks εγγραφή στον σκληρό δίσκο με ανάλυση 1/480, 400000 midi events, μεγάλη έγχρωμη οθόνη αφής touch view πολλαπλών λειτουργιών 800 X 600, SPDIF optical 24bit, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, 2 θύρες USB2, ενσωματωμένος σκληρός δίσκος 30Gb. Βάρος 23 kg.
System: Kronos
Keyboard:
88-key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
73-key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
61-key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted
[Tone Generator]
| Synthesis Types: 9 | |
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| SGX-1 | Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano) | | EP-1 | MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano) | | HD-1 | High Definition Synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology) | | AL-1 | Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling) | | CX-3 | Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling) | | STR-1 | Plucked String (Physical Modeling) | | MOD-7 | Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis) | | MS-20EX | (CMT Analog Modeling) | | PolysixEX | (CMT Analog Modeling) | | |
| Maximum Polyphony*1*2: | |
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| SGX-1: | 100 voices*3 | | EP-1: | 104 voices | | HD-1: | 140 voices | | AL-1: | 80 voices | | CX-3: | 200 voices | | STR-1: | 40 voices | | MOD-7: | 52 voices | | MS-20EX: | 40 voices | | PolysixEX: | 180 voices |
*A portion of the multicore processor in KRONOS is devoted to generating voices, and a separate portion is devoted to generating effects. KRONOS dynamically allocates the voice processing power between the engines as necessary. The quoted maximum numbers of voices apply when 100% of the voice processing power is devoted to a single engine.
*2 In rare cases, when a large number of processor-intensive effects are active simultaneously (for instance, more than 14 O-Verbs), polyphony may be slightly reduced.
*3 100 dual-stereo notes (It corresponds to 400 voices in the maximum.)
Number of Programs/Combinations/Drumkits:
1,664 user memory programs
(1,536 [768 HD-1+768 EXi] come preloaded)
1,792 user memory combinations
(480 come preloaded)
152 user memory drumkits
(78 come preloaded)
256 GM Level2 preset programs+ 9 GM Level2 drum preset programs
Preset PCM:
314 MB (ROM 1,505 multisamples, 1388 drum samples)
Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries:
EXs1 - ROM Expansion
EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano
EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds
EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards
EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2
EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano
EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums
EXs9 – Jazz Ambience Drums
Capacity of PCM RAM:
Approx. 1GB*4
*4 The memory available for RAM samples will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries. About 148MB is available when shipped from the factory (when loading the file named "PRELOAD.KSC”).
Wave Sequences:
[SGX-1 Program]
Premium Piano:
PCM:
EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano; EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano Piano Type:Oscillator Control:Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release
[EP-1 Program]
MDS Electric Piano:
Electric Piano Model Types: 6
Tine EP I, Tine EP II, Tone EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP200, Reed EP200A Oscillator Control:
Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width Panel Control:
Tine Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5
Reed Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5
*5 Each electric piano type has own amp/cabinet character.
Effect Types: 9
Small Phase, Orange Phase, Clack Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage
Flanger, Red Comp, VOX Wah [HD-1 Program]
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
Structure:
Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.
Double mode lets you layer two completely separate synth voices, each with their own velocity-switched oscillator, dual filter, EGs, LFOs, etc.
Two completely separate drumkits.
Oscillators:
VMT (Virtual Memory Technology) supported.
8 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layering
Each zone can play mono or stereo Multisamples or Wave Sequences
Filters:
Two multi-mode filters per voices (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject),
Four-mode filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode)
Driver:
Per voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit
EQ:
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation:
Three envelope generators, two LFOs per voice, common LFO, four key tracking generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), two AMS mixers
[EXi Program Common]
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
Modulation:
Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO,
2 Key Tracking Generators
EQ:
Three bands, with sweep-able mid
[AL-1 Program]
Oscillators:
OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync
Audio Input:
Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine
Filters:
Two multi-mode filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) with four types of filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode), MultiFilter mode (only Filter-A; modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects)
Driver:
Per-voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit
Modulation:
Five Envelope generators, four per-voice LFOs, two AMS Mixers;
Per-voice Step Sequencer.
[CX-3 Program]
Tonewheel Organ Modeling:
Phase-synchronous tonewheels (clean and vintage modes), percussion, key click, wheel brake
EX Mode:
Four additional, user-specified drawbars, and expanded percussion.
Internal Effects:
Rotary speaker, vibrato/chorus, amp modeling with overdrive, 3-band EQ
Drawbar Control:
Controlled via nine front-panel sliders (via Tone Adjust)
Split:
Upper, Lower (even in EX mode)
Modulation:
[STR-1 Program]
Physically Modeled String:
Includes physically modeled damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more
String Excitation:
Three independent excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM. 16 preset "pluck” types, with modulatable width and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated lowpass filter
PCM Oscillator:
Korgʼs ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1; 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can either be used as an excitation signal, or layered with the output of the string.
Excitation Filter:
Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter for shaping the string excitation; Filter can be enabled/disabled separately for each excitation source. Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes
Audio Input and Feedback:
Run real-time audio through the string, including feedback through effects. Modeled feedback includes modulate-able instrument-to-amp distance and orientation.
Filters:
Dual multi-mode filters per voice; Single, Serial, Parallel (with split stereo output), and 24dB (4-pole) configurations. Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Reject modes
Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):
Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects
Modulation:
5 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 2 Key Track generators, String Tracking generators, 4 AMS Mixers.
[MOD-7 Program]
Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer:
Combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), waveshaping ring modulation, PCM sample playback, and subtractive synthesis; Able to convert-load SYX files.
Oscillators:
6 VPM/Waveshaper/Ring Modulation Oscillators:
Phase and modulatable pitch per oscillator; 101 Waveshaper tables plus modulatable Drive and Offset; Use as oscillators, or as Waveshapers or Ring Modulators for other signals.
PCM Oscillator:
Korgʼs ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1. 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can be used as an FM modulator and/or layered with the VPM Oscillators. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated low pass filter.
Audio input:
Run real-time audio through the VPM Oscillators and filters.
Filters:
Dual multi-mode filters per voice. Parallel and 24 dB (4-Pole) configurations; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes
Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):
Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects
Patch Panel:
Supports both algorithm (78 types) selection and free patching; Three 2-in, 1-out mixers for scaling and merging audio, fully modulatable, with phase inversion. Main 6-input stereo mixer, with modulatable pan and volume, plus phase inversion
Modulation:
10 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 9 Key Tracking generators, Per-voice Step Sequencer, 4 standard AMS Mixers plus 4 simple AMS Mixers.
[MS-20EX Program]
Oscillators:
Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators; VCO1, VCO2, Ring Mod, Pink and White Noise Generator
Audio Input:
Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine and ESP (External Signal Processor)
Filters:
12dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass self-resonant filters
ESP section:
24dB/octave Low Cut and High Cut filters, available per voice.
Patch Panel:
Patchable audio and modulation, at audio rates
Patch Points:
Keyboard:
Keyboard CV Out, Keyboard Trigger Out, VCO1+VCO2 CV In, VCO2 CV In
VCO:
VCO1+VCO2 External Frequency Control In, VCO1 Out, VCO2 Out
VCF:
External Signal In, External HP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, External LP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, HPF Out, LPF In, LPF Out
VCO+VCF:
Total External Modulation In
VCA:
External Initial Gain Control In, VCA In
EG:
EG1 Envelope Signal Normal Out, EG1 Envelope Signal Reverse Out, EG1+EG2 Trigger In, EG1 Trigger In, EG2 Envelope Signal Reverse Out
MG:
Triangle Out, Rectangle Out
Noise Generator:
Pink Noise Out, White Noise Out
Sample and Hold:
Clock Trigger In, Sample Signal In, S/H Out
Modulation VCA:
Control Voltage In, Signal In, Signal Out
Manual Controller:
Control Wheel Out, Momentary Switch
ESP:
Signal In, AMP Out, BPF In, BPF Out, F-V CV Out, Envelope Out, Trigger Out
Others:
EXi Audio In, Mixer 1 In, Mixer 1 Out, Mixer 2 In, Mixer 2 Out
ESP (External Signal Processor):
Use incoming audio as a trigger and/or CV source.
Modulation:
Original DAR and HADSR EGs 1 & 2, original MG (with MIDI sync), Sample-and- Hold, MVCA; 4 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 4 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers
[PolysixEX Program]
Oscillators:
VCO:
Saw, Pulse, PWM
Sub Oscillator:
Off, 1 octave below, 2 octaves below
Filter:
24dB/octave Low Pass self-resonant filter
Effects:
Integrated Polysix Chorus, Phase, and Ensemble
Arpeggiator:
Integrated MIDI-synced arpeggiator, with adjustable Range, Mode, and Latch
Modulation:
Original ADSR EG and MG (with MIDI sync), 2 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 2 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers
[Combination]
Number of Timbres:
Master Keyboard Functionality:
Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 Programs and/or external MIDI devices
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
[Drumkit]
System:
Assignable stereo/mono samples with 8 velocity zones per oscillator (with crossfade functions)
[Sampling]
System:
Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency:
RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
DISK: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
Sampling Time:
RAM: Depends on the amount of availale PCM RAM
DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879 MB: 16-Bit)
Sample Locations:
4,000 samples/1,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)
Ripping:
Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)
Formats:
Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE formats
Editing:
Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.
[Effects]
Insert Effects: 12
Master Effects: 2
Total Effects: 2
Timbre EQ:
Effect Types: 185
Modulation:
Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO
Effects Control Busses:
Effect Presets: 783
Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)
[KARMA]
KARMA Modules:
One module in Program mode, four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes
Generated Effects (GE):
2,048 presets, 1,536 Users (96 come Preload)
Controllers:
On/Off, Latch, Chord, Assign, Module, Control, KARMA Realtime Control Sliders [1] – [8], KARMA Scene [1] – [8], KARMA Switches [1] – [8], KARMA Wave-Sequencing, GE Sub Category, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Tempo Synchronize, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup
[Drum Track]
Drum Track Patterns:
697 preset (common with the preset patterns of the MIDI sequencer)
[Sequencer/HDR]
Tracks:
16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + master track.
Number of Songs:
Resolution:
Tempo:
40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory:
400,000 MIDI events
or 300,000 audio events
MIDI Tracks:
16 tracks plus the master track
697 preset/100 user patterns (per song)
18 preset/16 user template songs,
Format:
Korg (Kronos, OASYS) format, SMF formats 0 and 1.
Audio Tracks:
16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit. Maximum single-file recording time
(mono):
Automation:
Volume, Pan, EQ, and Send1/2; 5,000 regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM Adjust
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record):
[General]
Disk Mode:
Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1. *6
*6 Need to use with External USB CD Drive, etc.
Controllers:
Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2
Control Surface:
Control Assign Switches:
Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA, or Tone Adjust.
Mixer Knobs Switch:
Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-8 (Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider
KARMA Control:
On/Off, Latch, Chord Assign, module Control
Display:
TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness
Outputs:
L/MONO, R:
1/4” Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono (L/MONO Only), Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)
Individual 1-4:
1/4” Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)
Headphones:
1/4” stereo phone jack, output impedance: 33 ohms, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ohms),
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
USB-B:
24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
Inputs:
Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
1/4” Balanced; Input Impedance: 10 kohms, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16 dBu,Source Impedance: 600 ohms, S/N: 95 dB (Typical), Dynamic Range: 95 dB (Typical), Crosstalk: 95 dB (at 1 kHz, Typical)
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz
USB-B:
24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Control Inputs:
Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
MIDI:
In, Out, Thru
USB:
USB A (TYPE A) x 2 (for connection to external USB devices)
USB B (TYPE B) x 1 (MIDI/audio interface, MIDI: 1(16ch) input / 1(16ch) output, Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output)
2 USB high-speed ports (supports 480Mbps)
Principal Specifications:
Frequency Response:
20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10k Ohms load
THD+N:
20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ohms load (typical)
S/N:
95 dB (typical)
Dynamic Range:
95 dB (typical)
Crosstalk:
95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical) Disk Drives:
30 GB SSD (2.5”)
Power Consumption:
60 W
Dimensions: (W x D x H)
88-key: 57.28” x 16.18” x 5.71”
1,455 x 411 x 145 mm
73-key: 48.94” x 16.18” x 5.71”
1,243 x 411 x 145 mm
61-key: 41.42” x 14.25” x 5.28”
1,052 x 362 x 134 mm
Weight:
88-key: 50.71 lbs. / 23.0 kg
73-key: 44.75 lbs. / 20.3 kg
61-key: 27.56 lbs. / 12.5 kg
Accessories:
AC cord, Quick Start Guide, Accessory DVD Disk (Restore Data, KORG USB Driver, Manual PDF, etc.) [Option]
XVP-10: Expression/Volume Pedal
EXP-2: Foot Controller
DS-1H: Damper Pedal
PS-1: Pedal Switch
PS-3: Pedal Switch
| Waldorf is back in the game. With the Blofeld. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made Waldorf a truly legendary brand.
The engine inside the heavy duty, full metal chassis of the Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they play their Pulse, Q, Q+, Micro Q, Microwave, Microwave II/XT, or even the flagship Wave.
Yes, you've heard it right. The Blofeld is not only capable of producing these warm, organic analog sounds known from the Q synthesizer line, it also sports a wavetable engine like its predecessors with "Wave" in their names.
This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary PPG Wave synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the Blofeld for the first time, you will instantly recognize those edgy, hard-hitting and bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of so many world hits from the PPG era on, and become increasingly popular once more.
In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. And for a price no-one would have imagined a couple of years ago.
Oscillators
Each of the three oscillators offers authentic circuit-models of analog waveforms: Pulse with variable pulse-width, sawtooth, triangle and, as found in relatively few analog synthesizers these days, sine wave.
Furthermore, oscillators 1 and 2 feature the two wavetables that were introduced by the Waldorf Q and appeared shortly thereafter in the Micro Q series.
Not only that, the Blofeld includes all ROM Wavetables from the mighty flagship Waldorf Wave as well as Microwave II/XT. Plus, lo and behold, the desperately requested "Upper Wavetable" from the good old PPG Wave! But, for the first time in the history of Waldorf and PPG, each of these two oscillators can have its own wavetable.
What's more, you have control over the brilliance of these wavetables, which is especially important for waves with lots of harmonics in the bass end. You decide if you prefer pure and perfect harmonics or the same edgy timbre you know and love from the earlier Waldorf and PPG synthesizers.
Brilliance also affects the sawtooth and pulse oscillator models. From warm and soft (for those typical L.A. string pads) to the hard shapes you need for punchy and biting bass sounds. But note, Brilliance is not a simple filter applied after the oscillators, the model itself is modified.
Each of the three oscillators can be frequency-modulated by any of the other oscillators, the noise generator or one of the LFOs. With low FM amounts, you can add a little dirt to the oscillator sound, with higher amounts you get typical FM effects.
On top of all that, oscillator 2 can be hard-synced to oscillator 3.
Ring Modulation and Noise Generator
Oscillators 1 and 2 can be ring-modulated to create bell-like or metallic sounds, eerie sound effects as well as pumping basses and leads.
The noise generator delivers white noise that can be filtered low or high pass, depending on the Noise Colour setting.
The three oscillators, the ring modulator and the noise generator can be freely mixed into filter 1 and filter 2. This allows fine control over the harmonic content of each of the tone generators.
Filters
The Blofeld has two multimode filters per voice that can be routed in series or in parallel. Each Filter has its own Pan parameter for easy creation of stereo sounds.
The selection of filter types includes low pass, band pass, high pass and notch (band reject), each with 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct slope. The filter models are based on several famous Waldorf filter algorithms found in all our products. They offer resonance up to self-oscillation as well as frequency modulation (filter FM).
Furthermore, the Blofeld features the same comb filter types (with positive and negative feedback) that we first introduced in the Waldorf Q. These can be used to thicken bass and pad sounds or to create percussive, string or flute sounds reminiscent of physical modelling.
Overdrive, Saturation, Distortion, Shaping
You name it. The Blofeld offers a freely controllable "Drive" behind each filter with more than a dozen curves. These include such standards as the drive from the Q and Micro Q, low/medium/hard saturation, tube saturation, two types of electric pickups, a rectifier, digital overflow as well as esoteric stuff such as "binary distortion“, a sinusoidal waveshaper and even a distortion controlled by oscillator 1. And because the Blofeld has two filters that can be routed in series, you can control the timbre of the drive output of Filter 1 by dampening or emphasizing certain frequencies with filter 2.
Effects
The Blofeld has two effect slots with various types. In Multimode, the first effect slot is available per Part, while the second one is used for all 16 Parts (i.e. global) with controllable mix levels. Part 1 determines the settings of the second effect.
The first effect slot offers such modulation effects as chorus, flanger as well as a combined type called "Triple FX“. The latter gives you several effects at once, but with a reduced parameter set.
The second effect slot offers all the same types as the first, but with the addition of delay, clocked delay and reverb.
Envelopes
Four envelopes with different types and trigger modes affect any sound parameters you choose.
Each envelope can be either polyphonic or single trigger. This is especially interesting with the monophonic voice allocation, as the filter envelope can be set to be triggered only by the first note(s) while the Amp Envelope is triggered anew (i.e. on each note). Think "organ percussion register“, for instance.
The Envelope types include the standard ADSR as well as an enhanced ADSR-variant (with controllable attack level and two decay and sustain stages), two different loop envelopes and a "one shot" Envelope.
The Loop types can be used to act as additional LFOs, while the One Shot is perfectly suited for percussion sounds (which typically ignore the note release).
LFOs
Each of the three LFOs offers sine, triangle, square and sawtooth waveforms, plus sample & hold and random.
LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock, they can be polyphonic or monophonic, reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase, and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values).
One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range, thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths, or logarithmic FM, which is primarily the domain of analog modular systems.
Modulation Matrix
Here's where the real Waldorf power lies. Each and every instrument designed and built by Waldorf lets you connect dozens of modulation sources to all the important sound generation parameters.
Individual or multiple oscillator pitches, their pulsewidths and waveforms, their levels and filter-balances, FM modulation amounts, individual filter cutoff and resonance, filter FM amounts and stereo panning, or just the good old sound output level – everything can be controlled from internal modulation sources or from a variety of MIDI messages such as velocity, keytrack, continuous controllers (including wheels, breath and foot controllers) etc.
You can of course "modulate the modulators" i.e. control LFO speeds and individual envelope rates and levels. But in Blofeld you can even specify that these sources modulate themselves – recursive modulation! For instance, modulating an envelope rate by the same envelope (or another one) can alter the shape of the slope dramatically from the standard exponential curve to linear to inverse exponential.
And how many slots do you get in the mod matrix? Two? Three? Four? No, we're talking big here. You get 16 freely definable slots plus all the pre-routed modulation destinations such as pitch, Osc 1, 2 and 3 frequency and PWM (pulse width modulation), filter 1 and 2 cutoff, panorama and amp level modulation. And let's not forget that the filter envelope is already routed to filter 1 and 2 cutoff, and the amp envelope is routed to the amp level. Makes a total of 33 simultaneous connections if we counted correctly.
Modifiers
What if you want something really really crazy, like controlling a pitch vibrato done by LFO 3 with the modulation wheel. Although there are a few such composite modulation sources such as "LFO1*MW" (LFO 1 controlled by Modulation Wheel) and "LFO2*Press" (LFO 2 controlled by monophonic Aftertouch), there's nobody doing the "LFO3*MW" thing for you.
But, don't worry, that's where the Modifiers come into play. In seconds you can set up a new modifier, with the two sources set to LFO 3 and modulation wheel, and the "operation" set to "*" (multiply). You can use such custom-made modulation sources in any of the modulation slots described above.
Okay, maybe you are more the regular musician who simply wants to perform a binary OR between two modulation sources? Okay, go for it! This operation is just one of several at your service.
Arpeggiator
Okay, Blofeld's arpeggiator could very well become the biggest chapter of this page but let's try to keep it short...
It features variable clock divisions from 1/64 triplets to more than 1000 bars, with variable swing/shuffle, a range of up to 10 octaves. Up, down and alternate figures, selectable play order from low to high note, low to high velocity, as played or reversed, variable note length, different velocity modes. And Hold or One-Shot, if you like.
But more importantly, it has the most powerful Pattern Editor we have ever seen.
You can set each Step to either play the note it would do so anyway, to pause, to play the previous note again, play the first or the last note, play those together, play a chord consisting of all held notes or a randomly selected note.
Then you can adjust the Accent of each step (including silence), activate or deactivate Glide for each step, set the timing to play a step ahead or behind its nominal time, and finely adjust the note length between short staccato and full legato.
No wonder this arpeggiator had great reviews when it first appeared in the Waldorf Q. It will take you straight to arpeggiator-heaven, as has already happened to thousands of Waldorf customers. Dig it!
Sound
Now, how does all that sound? You probably know that Waldorf synthesizers are well loved for their sound character, and the Blofeld is certainly no exception. But who are we to tell you? Better listen to the Waldorf Blofeld demos or just believe us: it sounds great. Now go and get one!
Technical InfoMost important features
Unbeatable price tag
Sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless stainless steel Dials
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED
More than 1000 Sounds
3 Oscillators per voice
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
All Q Oscillator Models
All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables
2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice
Filter FM
2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves
3 fast LFOs per voice
4 fast Envelopes per voice
Powerful Arpeggiator
Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound
General Features
Up to 25 Voices
16 part multi timbral
More than 1000 Sounds
Sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless stainless steel Dials
5 Buttons
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED
MIDI LED
Volume Control
Power Switch
Stereo Output
Headphone Output
MIDI In
USB Connector for MIDI In / Out:
- uses standard USB MIDI Driver provided by host computer OS
- Windows ME minimum, Windows XP or newer recommended
- Mac OS X 10.2 minimum, Mac OS X 10.3 or newer recommended
External Power Supply
Per Voice
3 Oscillators
Virtual Analog Models:
- Pulse with Pulse Width Modulation and adjustable Brilliance
- Sawtooth with adjustable Brilliance
- Triangle
- Sine
Wavetables:
- Q Alt 1 and Alt 2 Wavetable with adjustable Brilliance
- All Wavetables from Microwave II/XT/XTk Series with adjustable Brilliance
- Separate Wavetable selectable for Oscillator 1 and 2
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
Oscillator Synchronization
Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2
Noise Generator with Noise Colour
2 independent Multi Mode Filters:
- Filter FM
- Resonance up to Self-Oscillation
- Low Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
- Band Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
- High Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
- Notch 24 dB / 12 dB
- Comb Filter with positive / negative Feedback
- PPG Low Pass Filter
2 Drive stages per voice with adjustable Drive Gain and selectable Curves:
- Clip
- Hard
- Medium
- Soft
- Sine Shaper
- etc.
Modulation Matrix with 16 Slots, freely programmable:
- Modulation Speed far into Audio Range
- Modulation Sources include all internal Modulation Sources plus various MIDI messages
- Modulation Destinations for almost all continuous sound parameters
Various pre-routed Modulation Destinations with selectable Sources:
- Pitch Modulation
- Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Frequency Modulation
- Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Pulse Width Modulation
- Filter 1 / 2 Cutoff Modulation
- Filter 1 / 2 Frequency Modulation
- Pan 1 / 2 Modulation
- Amp Modulation
4 Modifiers for transforming Modulation Sources with various Algorithms
3 fast LFOs:
- Syncable to MIDI Clock
- Note Retrigger with adjustable Start Phase
- Monophonic LFO
- Keytrack
4 fast Envelopes with selectable types:
- Single Trigger / Retrigger per Envelope
- ADSR
- ADS1DS2R (2 Decay/Sustain stages plus adjustable Attack Level)
- One Shot
- Loop S1S2 (Loop between Sustain 1 and 2)
- Loop All (Loop over all stages)
Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode with selectable Voice Count
Per Part
Powerful Arpeggiator:
- Hold and One Shot modes
- Syncable to MIDI Clock
- Direction Up, Down, Alternate
- Range up to 10 Octaves
- Various methods to modify Note Sort Order
Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound.
programmable per Step:
- Accent
- Timing
- Length
- Glide on/off
- Pause
- Chord
- Previous note
- Random not from Note List
- first and/or last note from Note List
1 Effect slot per part
1 Effect slot globally for all parts
Effect types:
- Chorus
- Flanger
- Phaser
- Overdrive
- Triple FX (S&H, Ring Modulation, Chorus)
- Delay (only available on global Effect slot)
- Clocked Delay (only available on global Effect slot)
- Reverb (only available on global Effect slot) |
Krome
Music Workstation
On Stage. On the Go. On Top.
Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, this new keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class. Taking its name from the Greek word meaning "color," Krome is the new standard for sonic excellence in a gigging musician\'s keyboard, providing a limitless palette of sound to bring vivid inspiration your music. Introducing the Krome Music Workstation.
Product Highlights:
- The Korg workstation ideal for any style of piano playing
- Kronos-derived full length, unlooped piano and drum sounds, plus new electric pianos designed to shine on stage
- Electric pianos with eight-level velocity switching for unmatched expressive power
- Clear, intuitive control with Korg\'s exclusive 7-inch color TouchViewTM display
- Drums offering separately mixable direct and ambient sounds for studio-grade quality
- Drum Track plays back realistic, inspiring grooves at the touch of a button
- Expertly created, in-demand sounds including 640 Programs and 288 Combinations
- Powerful Effects with 5 Inserts, 2 Master, and 1 Total FX, plus per track/timbre EQ
- Distinctive aluminum panel design exudes a sense of quality
- USB connection to your computer, plus an SD Card slot for data storage
- You can use the Krome editor to edit sounds on your computer
- Available in 61, 73, and 88 key models.
In addition to Korg\'s well-proven workstation features, Krome features a carefully chosen selection of the top sounds available today for bread-and-butter keyboard instruments such as piano and electric piano, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you the best of the basics. These highly usable piano, electric piano, and drum sounds by themselves set Krome apart from any other keyboard in its class. With sound quality and features normally found in much more expensive instruments, Krome aspires to set a whole new value standard, and become a unique and irreplaceable partner for real-world musicians.
Specifications
Keyboard
Krome 61: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C2-C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])
Krome 73: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C1-C7 (transposable in the range [C0...C6]-[C2...C8])
Krome 88: NH keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action] keyboard
*velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard A0-C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9]
*The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.
System
EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)
Sounds
Maximum Polyphony:
120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode
60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode
*The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
PCM Memory:
3.8 GB, 48kHz/16-bit linear equivalent
583 Multisamples (Including 12 Stereo multisamples)
2,080 Drumsamples (Including 474 Stereo Drumsamples)
Program:
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported
8 velocity zones per oscillator with switching, crossfades and layers
Filters
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Driver
Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation
For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp)
Two LFOs
Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)
Two AMS mixers
Pitch EG
Common LFO
Two common key tracking generators
Combination:
Timbres: 16 maximum, each with split/layer/velocity switching with crossfading, plus modifications via Tone
Adjust function
MIDI Controller Functionality: Customizable MIDI channel and Internal/External/Both settings per timbre
Master Keyboard Functionality
It\'s available for controlling external MIDI devices
Drum Kit:
Stereo and mono drum samples
8 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)
Sounds:
Program: 640 preload, 768 total locations
Combi: 288 preload, 512 total locations
Drumkits: 32 preload, 48 total locations
The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit:
User: 512 Combination (288 Preload)
User: 768 Program (640 Preload)
User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)
Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program
Effects
Insert Effects:
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
1 Total Effect (stereo in/out)
Timbre / Track EQ:
3-band EQ per timbre/track
Effect Types:
193, useable as Insert, Master, or Total effects. Note that a double-size effect cannot be used as a total effect.
Modulation:
Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO
Effects Control Busses:
Stereo sidechain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)
Effect Preset:
32 preset per effect
Polyphonic Arpeggiator
Program Mode:
Single polyphonic arpeggiator
Combination, Sequencer Mode:
Dual polyphonic arpeggiators
Number of pattern:
900 preload, 1028 total locations
5 preset arpeggio patterns
Drum Track
637 preload, 1000 total locations
Configurable Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone
Sequencer
Tracks:
16 MIDI tracks + 1 master track
Number of Songs:
128 Songs
Resolution:
1/480 PPQ
Tempo:
40.00- 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory:
210,000 MIDI events
Template Song:
16 preset / 16 user template songs
Cue List function:
20 Cue Lists
99 steps
Pattern:
605 Preset / 100 User patterns
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording):
1 pattern set per song
Format:
KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1
Media
Load, Save, Utility, data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)
Controllers
*Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]
*Realtime Control
[SELECT] Switch:
REALTIME CONTROL (TONE, USER), ARP
4 Knobs;
REALTIME CONTROL: Real-time Modulation, Arpeggio control
*Drum Track
[DRUM TRACK] Switch On/Off
*Arpeggiator
[ARP] Switch On/Off
User Interface
Display:
TouchView(tm) Graphical User Interface
7-inch color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels
Onboard LCD brightness control
Mode Switch:
[COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] switch
VALUE controller:
[VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switch, 10 key block ([0] - [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])
BANK Switch:
[A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switch (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switch are available)
SEQUENCER switch:
[PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP]
TEMPO:
[TEMPO] knob, [TAP] switch
Others:
[PAGE] switch, [WRITE] switch, [EXIT] switch, [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob
Outputs
AUDIO OUTPUT (L / MONO, R):
6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced
Output Impedance: 1100Ohm, 550Ohm with Mono output
Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10Ohm.
Headphone Output:
3.5mmStereo phone jack
Output Impedance: 33Ohm
Maximum level: 60 + 60mW with 33Ohm load
Control Input
DAMPER pedal (Half Damper supported)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
MIDI
IN/OUT
USB
USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1
SD Card Slot
Max: 2 GB / SD memory card
Max: 32 GB/ SDHC memory card
Note: SDXC memory cards are not supported.
Power
Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch
Dimensions (W x D x H)
KROME-61 = 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,027 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-73 = 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,191 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches / 1,448 × 383 × 131 mm
Weight
KROME-61 = 15.87 lbs. / 7.2 kg
KROME-73 = 18.08 lbs. / 8.2 kg
KROME-88 = 32.41 lbs. / 14.7 kg
Power Consumption
13 W
Accessories
AC Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Accessory Disc (Operation Guide PDF, Parameter Guide PDF, Video Manual)
Option
XVP-10: Expression/Volume pedal
EXP-2: Foot Controller
DS-1H: Damper Pedal
PS-1, PS-3: Pedal Switch
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
Computer:
USB port required
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Computer:
USB port required
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
CPU:
Intel Pentium 4/ Greather than 1 gHz, later Core Duo recommended.
Memory:
More than 512MB (Greater than 1 GB recommended)
Monitor:
1,024x768, at least 16-bit color
Others:
Computer with USB port, running Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (32-bit and 64-bit kernel modes supported)
Note: This plug-in is not 64-bit.
CPU:
Intel Mac supported
Later Core Duo recommended
Memory:
More than 512MB (at least 1 GB recommended)
Monitor:
1,024x768, at least 32,000 colors
Others:
Apple Macintosh computer with USB port, running Mac OS X.
*Krome Plug-In Editor supports VST/RTAS in Windows, VST/ Audio Unit/RTAS in Macintosh.
*Only a single instance of the Krome Editor or Krome Plug-In Editor can be used at once.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
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Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.
Specifications Synth engine Oscillators - Osc 1
- Osc 2
- Sub Osc (3)
- Noise generator
Osc 1 & 2
Select between waveforms:
- sine
- triangle
- sawtooth
- square/variable pulse width
Features
- Sync 1 & 2
- Detune
- Octave range
- Pitch bend
- Pitch modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 1
- Pulse width modulation from Mod Envelope and/or LFO 2
Sub Osc (3) which is tracked to Osc 1
Select independently between waveforms:
Features
- All modulation and tuning tracked to Osc 1
- Independent octave select
Mixer - Osc 1 level
- Osc 2 level
- Sub Osc level
- Noise generator level
- Ring modulation depth
- External signal level
Filter
Two filter types
- Acid type (diode ladder filter design)
- Classic type (derived from original Bass Station)
Features
- Cutoff
- Resonance
- Overdrive
- Filter frequency to Mod Envelope depth
- Filter frequency to LFO 2 depth
Select 'Classic' filter between:
- Low pass
- Band pass
- High pass
- 12dB slope
- 24dB slope
Envelopes
Two ADSR Envelopes (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)
- Amp Envelope
- Mod Envelope
- Combined control of both Envelopes
Select triggering mode between:
- Single trigger (holds envelope state when new note is played)
- Multi trigger (re-triggers with every new note played)
- Autoglide (engages portamento)
There is also a VCA limiter
LFO
Two LFOs each selectable between:
- Triangle
- Sawtooth
- Square
- Sample and hold
- Both LFOs independently adjustable between rate and delay time
- Key sync LFO 1 & 2
- LFO slew on LFO 1& 2 (low pass filter on the LFO waveform)
Effects - Distortion send
- Oscillator filter mod amount (FM effect created by Oscillator 2 modulating filter freq)
Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator
Arpeggiator
- Up to 32 different patterns
- Select between 1-4 octave range
- Swing function
- Select direction:
- up
- down
- up / down 1
- up / down 2
- As played
- Random
- Latch (hold the arpeggiator)
Step Sequencer
- Up to four sequences
- Assign one of 32 preset rhythms or create your own
- insert rests or legato (slide)
- Sequencer re-trigger function
Portamento - Adjust glide time
- Single trigger or re-trigger modes
- Integrate into step sequencer and arpeggiator
Hardware & controller assignment - 25 note synth-action keyboard
- Aftertouch can be assigned to modulate:
- Filter frequency
- LFO 1to Osc pitch
- Osc 2 speed
- Pitch wheel
- Modulation wheel can be assigned to:
- LFO 2 to filter frequency
- LFO 1 to Osc pitch
- Osc 2 pitch
- Octave up/ down buttons
- 64 factory presets
- 64 slots for user patches (and patch dump facility for storing more)
- Master volume dial
Inputs and Outputs - USB MIDI (for connecting & powering Bass Station II via host computer)
- Mono output on 1/4" TRS jack
- Headphone output on 1/4" TRS jack
- External input on 1/4" TRS jack
- Sustain pedal input on 1/4" TS jack
- MIDI IN / MIDI OUT ports on 5 pin din
- DC power input
- Switch between power off / DC powered / bus powered
Dimensions - 18" wide x 10.75" deep x 3" tall
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Krome
Music Workstation On Stage. On the Go. On Top.
Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, this new keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class. Taking its name from the Greek word meaning "color," Krome is the new standard for sonic excellence in a gigging musician's keyboard, providing a limitless palette of sound to bring vivid inspiration your music. Introducing the Krome Music Workstation.
Product Highlights:
- The Korg workstation ideal for any style of piano playing
- Kronos-derived full length, unlooped piano and drum sounds, plus new electric pianos designed to shine on stage
- Electric pianos with eight-level velocity switching for unmatched expressive power
- Clear, intuitive control with Korg's exclusive 7-inch color TouchViewTM display
- Drums offering separately mixable direct and ambient sounds for studio-grade quality
- Drum Track plays back realistic, inspiring grooves at the touch of a button
- Expertly created, in-demand sounds including 640 Programs and 288 Combinations
- Powerful Effects with 5 Inserts, 2 Master, and 1 Total FX, plus per track/timbre EQ
- Distinctive aluminum panel design exudes a sense of quality
- USB connection to your computer, plus an SD Card slot for data storage
- You can use the Krome editor to edit sounds on your computer
- Available in 61, 73, and 88 key models.
In addition to Korg's well-proven workstation features, Krome features a carefully chosen selection of the top sounds available today for bread-and-butter keyboard instruments such as piano and electric piano, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you the best of the basics. These highly usable piano, electric piano, and drum sounds by themselves set Krome apart from any other keyboard in its class. With sound quality and features normally found in much more expensive instruments, Krome aspires to set a whole new value standard, and become a unique and irreplaceable partner for real-world musicians.
Specifications
Keyboard
Krome 61: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C2-C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])
Krome 73: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C1-C7 (transposable in the range [C0...C6]-[C2...C8])
Krome 88: NH keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action] keyboard
*velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard A0-C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9]
*The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.
System
EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)
Sounds
Maximum Polyphony:
120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode
60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode
*The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
PCM Memory:
3.8 GB, 48kHz/16-bit linear equivalent
583 Multisamples (Including 12 Stereo multisamples)
2,080 Drumsamples (Including 474 Stereo Drumsamples)
Program:
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported
8 velocity zones per oscillator with switching, crossfades and layers
Filters
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Driver
Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation
For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp)
Two LFOs
Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)
Two AMS mixers
Pitch EG
Common LFO
Two common key tracking generators
Combination:
Timbres: 16 maximum, each with split/layer/velocity switching with crossfading, plus modifications via Tone
Adjust function
MIDI Controller Functionality: Customizable MIDI channel and Internal/External/Both settings per timbre
Master Keyboard Functionality
It's available for controlling external MIDI devices
Drum Kit:
Stereo and mono drum samples
8 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)
Sounds:
Program: 640 preload, 768 total locations
Combi: 288 preload, 512 total locations
Drumkits: 32 preload, 48 total locations
The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit:
User: 512 Combination (288 Preload)
User: 768 Program (640 Preload)
User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)
Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program
Effects
Insert Effects:
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
1 Total Effect (stereo in/out)
Timbre / Track EQ:
3-band EQ per timbre/track
Effect Types:
193, useable as Insert, Master, or Total effects. Note that a double-size effect cannot be used as a total effect.
Modulation:
Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO
Effects Control Busses:
Stereo sidechain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)
Effect Preset:
32 preset per effect
Polyphonic Arpeggiator
Program Mode:
Single polyphonic arpeggiator
Combination, Sequencer Mode:
Dual polyphonic arpeggiators
Number of pattern:
900 preload, 1028 total locations
5 preset arpeggio patterns
Drum Track
637 preload, 1000 total locations
Configurable Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone
Sequencer
Tracks:
16 MIDI tracks + 1 master track
Number of Songs:
128 Songs
Resolution:
1/480 PPQ
Tempo:
40.00- 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory:
210,000 MIDI events
Template Song:
16 preset / 16 user template songs
Cue List function:
20 Cue Lists
99 steps
Pattern:
605 Preset / 100 User patterns
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording):
1 pattern set per song
Format:
KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1
Media
Load, Save, Utility, data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)
Controllers
*Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]
*Realtime Control
[SELECT] Switch:
REALTIME CONTROL (TONE, USER), ARP
4 Knobs;
REALTIME CONTROL: Real-time Modulation, Arpeggio control
*Drum Track
[DRUM TRACK] Switch On/Off
*Arpeggiator
[ARP] Switch On/Off
User Interface
Display:
TouchView(tm) Graphical User Interface
7-inch color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels
Onboard LCD brightness control
Mode Switch:
[COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] switch
VALUE controller:
[VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switch, 10 key block ([0] - [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])
BANK Switch:
[A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switch (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switch are available)
SEQUENCER switch:
[PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP]
TEMPO:
[TEMPO] knob, [TAP] switch
Others:
[PAGE] switch, [WRITE] switch, [EXIT] switch, [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob
Outputs
AUDIO OUTPUT (L / MONO, R):
6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced
Output Impedance: 1100Ohm, 550Ohm with Mono output
Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10Ohm.
Headphone Output:
3.5mmStereo phone jack
Output Impedance: 33Ohm
Maximum level: 60 + 60mW with 33Ohm load
Control Input
DAMPER pedal (Half Damper supported)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
MIDI
IN/OUT
USB
USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1
SD Card Slot
Max: 2 GB / SD memory card
Max: 32 GB/ SDHC memory card
Note: SDXC memory cards are not supported.
Power
Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch
Dimensions (W x D x H)
KROME-61 = 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,027 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-73 = 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,191 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches / 1,448 × 383 × 131 mm
Weight
KROME-61 = 15.87 lbs. / 7.2 kg
KROME-73 = 18.08 lbs. / 8.2 kg
KROME-88 = 32.41 lbs. / 14.7 kg
Power Consumption
13 W
Accessories
AC Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Accessory Disc (Operation Guide PDF, Parameter Guide PDF, Video Manual)
Option
XVP-10: Expression/Volume pedal
EXP-2: Foot Controller
DS-1H: Damper Pedal
PS-1, PS-3: Pedal Switch
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
Computer:
USB port required
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Computer:
USB port required
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
CPU:
Intel Pentium 4/ Greather than 1 gHz, later Core Duo recommended.
Memory:
More than 512MB (Greater than 1 GB recommended)
Monitor:
1,024x768, at least 16-bit color
Others:
Computer with USB port, running Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (32-bit and 64-bit kernel modes supported)
Note: This plug-in is not 64-bit.
CPU:
Intel Mac supported
Later Core Duo recommended
Memory:
More than 512MB (at least 1 GB recommended)
Monitor:
1,024x768, at least 32,000 colors
Others:
Apple Macintosh computer with USB port, running Mac OS X.
*Krome Plug-In Editor supports VST/RTAS in Windows, VST/ Audio Unit/RTAS in Macintosh.
*Only a single instance of the Krome Editor or Krome Plug-In Editor can be used at once.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
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Synth engine
• Up to 18 note polyphony (dynamic voicing)
• Mono-Timbral
Per patch:
• 3x oscillators
• 1x noise generator
• 2x ring modulators
Waveforms include:
• Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9x saw:pulse combinations.
• 20x digital waveforms
• 36x wavetables
Filtertypes:
2x filters per patch
• low pass no resonance 6dB per octave
• low pass 12dB
• low pass 18dB
• low pass 24dB
• band pass 6:6
• band pass 6:12
• band pass 12:6
• band pass 6:18
• band pass 18:6
• band pass 12:12
• high pass no resonance 6dB per octave
• high pass 12dB
• high pass 18dB
• high pass 24dB
Sources:
20 modulation slots per patch
• 6x envelope generators
• 3x LFOs.
• Aftertouch
• Velocity
• Key scaling/track
• Mod wheel
• Expression pedal
Total of 66 Destinations including:
• Oscillator pitch, pulse width, wavetable index, level and sync
• Filter cutoff, resonance, envelope settings
• Effects parameters and send levels
• Recursive modulation (modulating modulation sources themselves)
5 Effects slots per patch
• Distortion – up to 2 instances
• Compressor – up to 2 instances
• Chorus/Phase – up to 4 instances
• Delay – up to 2 instances
• Reverb – up to 2 instances
• Gator
• EQ
•12 band vocoder
• Arpeggiator – 33 patterns
• Chord function – lock up to 10 notes
• Patch storage up to 512 on hardware (ships with 300 factory patches)
Hardware
• 144 character LCD
• 8x detented touch sensitive encoders
• 1x large smooth encoder (with back-lit filter lock buttons)
• 1x large patch select/speed dial encoder
• 2x volume & monitor mix dials
• 39 LED lit/indicated buttons
• Pitch wheel (LED lit)
• Modulation wheel (LED lit)
• 37 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
• XLR dynamic mic input
• 2x ¼” jack inputs
• 2x ¼” jack outputs
• 2x ¼” jack aux outputs
• 1x ¼” jack headphone output
• SPDIF digital output on RCA connector
• Expression pedal on ¼” jack input
• Sustain pedal on ¼” jack input
• MIDI in/out/thru
• 12 volt power input
• USB port (UltraNova can be powered via USB)
• Kensington Lock port
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