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A Special Middle Eastern Edition of the Pa500
A History of Innovation in Professional Arrangers
Twenty-five years ago, Korg introduced the first interactive keyboard - the SAS 20. In the years that followed, the i-Series, iS-Series and the Pa Series have defined the interactive workstation category and set the standard for excellence. Every day, tens of thousands of musicians worldwide make a Korg Pa arranger keyboard their musical partner. The combination of breath-taking sound quality, professional features and musical versatility - teamed with our powerful Style engine - provides the perfect instrument to satisfy all of your musical ambitions.
Baby Blue" - The Professional Arranger Keyboard At An Entry Level Price
For the musician, composer, performer and entertainer, the interactive Pa500 arranger keyboard is the perfect musical partner. Like its big brothers - the Pa800 and the Pa2XPro - the Pa500 accompaniment keyboard uses our RX (Real eXperience) technology to deliver a sound unprecedented in an average arranger keyboard. In addition, the Korg Pa500 combines hundreds of stunning sounds enhanced by our industry leading FX processors and is driven by some of the most sophisticated and realistic music Styles ever created. With exclusive Korg features such as the XDS Dual Sequencer, intuitive TouchView interface, and a four-way joystick for realistic articulation, the only thing really missing is a big asking price.
THE Pa500 Oriental Music is the Universal Language
True enough, but it helps to know the local dialects. To that end, Korg has created the Pa500 Oriental (Pa500 ORT), our first totally dedicated and specialized PA instrument designed for - and by - Middle Eastern musicians. The Pa500 Oriental includes everything from the standard Pa500 - and more! In creating the Pa500 Oriental home keyboard, Korg drew inspiration from the thousands of musicians in the Middle East who already use Korg Pa products. Produced by a team of the best musicians from various countries in the Middle East, the Pa500 Oriental features a complete range of freshly produced instruments and Styles showcasing the sounds that make Middle Eastern music so energetic and exciting, so seductive and enchanting. These new sounds and Styles are provided in addition to all the sounds, Styles, FX and other features of the standard Pa500.
"In-Demand" Middle Eastern Features of this Arranger Keyboard
Quarter Tone Sub Scale: Surely one of the most significant features of the Pa500 Oriental is the addition of the Quarter Tone Sub Scale keyboard. A miniature keyboard has been added to the front panel; and each key is equipped with an LED indicator. This allows the user to quickly select the notes that will be flatted to the nearest Quarter Tone. This function is always available, so that the Quarter Tone selection can be made quickly and on the fly during performance. In addition, four preset buttons provide one-touch access to the most commonly used Quarter Tone scales.
Joystick: Many of the keyboard players in the Middle East have told us that they prefer using the famous Korg joystick for pitch bend and modulation, rather than using wheels. The Pa500 Oriental joystick can be used to create different scales in real time, in addition to providing the normal pitch and modulation controls!
Sounds: There are 104 new instruments used in traditional classical music: Kanon, Nay, Ud, Kawala, Arabic Strings as well as a special Orchestra sound with 11 Oscillators, Arabic strings (Legato and Staccato), Stereo Strings Ensemble, Kanon Tremolo, Ud Tremolo, Timpani, Orchestra Crash, and French Horn Ensemble. For folk music, we've added instruments such as Mejwez, Mezwed, Yargohol, Zukra, Chubebe, Zurna, and 10 different Chabi sounds. The Pa500 Oriental also provides 805 dedicated drum samples featuring important instruments such as Tabla, Req, Daf, Bandir, Tabel, Katem, Kasur, and Khishabah. And for a final touch of authenticity, there are rich Voices such as Halla, Yalla, Hey, Zagruta and more.
Styles: There are dozens of especially composed music Styles available immediately in the Pa500 Oriental! For each Style, the user can access 6 different intros and 6 different endings; each playing in a different Arabic scale. The Pa500 Oriental also provides 128 Oriental PAD Sequences. These PADS are compatible with the Arabic Scales. Also included in the new Styles are Classical Music Styles such as: Wahda, Maksum, Baladi, Ayoub, Masmudi, Samai 10/8 and Folk Music Styles such as; Saidi, Katakofti, Nawari, Fallhi, Laf - and many more. The Pa500 ORT arranger keyboard also includes special regional Styles:
Tunisia; Fazzani, Ghita, Bounawara, Zaby / Sougua, Saadawi, Alleji.
Morocco; Karatchi, Issawi, Sahrawi Shaby.
Iraq; Chuby, Gnuby, Gorgina, All Rub3, Khashaba.
Khaligi; Khaligi Rumba, Khbeaty, Bandary, Dosary, Shaby and more.
Stunning Sound
It all begins with sound. Based on the EDS (Extended Definition Synthesis) engine found in the Korg M3, M50, Pa800 and Pa2X Pro, the Pa500 Oriental provides 80 voices of polyphony and an incredible quality of sound. Over 1,024 fully editable sounds are preloaded (including a full GM soundset and nearly 100 drum kits), representing a full range of musical instruments from almost every genre - each exploding with depth, nuance, subtlety, accuracy and richness. This includes all of the additional Middle Eastern sounds unique to the Pa500 Oriental.
Effects Everywhere
For many years, Korg workstations, synthesizers and digital recording studios have included outstanding studio quality effects that are simply spectacular. In that same tradition, the Pa500 Oriental offers four stereo processors plus a Final semi-parametric three band EQ containing a treasure trove of effects, from rich reverbs and dazzling delays to guitar-type modeling effects from Korg's renowned REMS series - 124 different effects in all. And you'll appreciate the separate three-band EQ on each track so you can shape the tone for that perfect sound.
Done With Style
No doubt about it: Korg's Style programming is world class. The Pa500 Oriental arranger keyboard delivers a deluxe set of Styles, programmed by some of the leading arrangers in the world; each of whom worked according to their musical strengths. With the addition to the Middle Eastern Styles, the Korg Pa500 Oriental contains over 300 preloaded Styles that provide unparalleled realism and detail, adding anything from tasteful guitar picking, a tight bass and drum groove, a powerhouse R & B rhythm section all the way up to a full orchestra! Styles follow your timing, voice leading and chord changes to create an amazingly defined musical performance in real-time. With up to eight parts, four variations, three intros/count-in, three fills/break and three endings, each Style is a complete musical environment. Additional parts or "riffs" can be sequenced and triggered in real time using the assignable Pads. Advanced features such as Syncro Start/Stop, Fade In/Out, Assignable Pads, Tap Tempo and Manual Bass allow you to spontaneously add complex and professional touches to your performances.
Guitar Mode
Creating convincing guitar parts from a keyboard has never been easy - until now! When creating a guitar part for your Style, you can chose a chord, capo position, and literally transform the keyboard into the fretted strings of the chord to allow realistic picking patterns, strums, chokes, slides, hammer-ons and other "guitar-specific" artifacts. The result is stunning! Best of all, the Pa500 Oriental can automatically enhance the guitar tracks of existing Standard Midi Files.
All Together Now
Need to switch sounds fast? Four STS (Single Touch Settings) buttons allow you to have up to four sounds split and layered across the keyboard and switch them all instantly with a single button press. The STS assignments can be saved independently for each Style. Each of the 256 Performance settings can instantly recall the Style, Sounds, effects, tempo, key and scale used to perform a particular song.
Creative Sequencing Scenarios
In addition to traditional "track at a time" workstation sequencing, the Backing Sequencer allows you to create songs quickly and easily by capturing multiple Style driven parts at once. You don't need to be a master programmer - even beginners can write their own song in minutes. In fact, you don't even need to play at all! Using the Step Edit/Entry feature, you can simply type in the chord changes, fills and Style changes in step-time - a big boost for arrangers and non-keyboardists. This quick approach to programming is also useful in the studio for creating professional, great-sounding backing music for commercial, film, video, multimedia or internet applications. The sequencer provides massive editing power - you can even edit the tone parameters of each track.
Non-Stop Entertainment
With Korg's XDS Dual Sequencer, one can load as the other plays, and a DJ-style cross fader can blend between them, providing a seamless, continuous musical performance. The Pa500 Oriental can playback SMF (Standard Midi Files), Karaoke files, and GM (General MIDI) files - and is able to display lyrics in most popular karaoke formats. There is also a practical Marker function to allow you to jump directly to a given position in the song: you can fix the markers using the internal sequencer (or using a computer based one - the marker format is standard) and then remix your favorite songs during a live performance for added spontaneity.
Expanding SongBook
The exciting SongBook feature was developed to make your life easier while playing live. The SongBook is a Musical Database, completely user programmable, containing all the settings needed to play a particular song. You have only to search for the song you would like to play by Song Title, Genre, Artist, Tempo, or other music category and press "play“. Each SongBook entry will instantly recall every setting you've saved in order to play that song perfectly - Sounds, Style, Performance, Volumes, Muted Tracks, FX settings, Easy Edit, STS settings, Master Transpose and more. This indispensable musical feature is unique to Korg.
Less Is More
With all the technological power packed inside this professional arranger, it was vital that we also made the Pa500 Oriental easy to understand and easy to use. But we went even further, creating an instrument that provides an intuitive, musical, fast and foolproof experience. With our amazing TouchView display you can simply think, see and touch the panel for easy and intuitive control. So that musicians of all levels can make great music quickly, there are two interface modes: Easy and Expert. Easy mode shows only the essential elements with bright, bold icons - useful for beginners or playing live - while Expert mode provides full editing control. And when you need more information, check out the on-board contextual Help System - in any of seven languages! In addition to 61-velocity sensing keys, the Pa500 Oriental provides a four-way joystick, assignable switch, assignable slider, assignable pedal jack and four pads which provide the tools to spice up your performance by changing effect settings, adding or muting parts, slowing the tempo, or even adding "mini-sequenced" solo, arpeggio, or backing riffs. Nothing stands between you and your professional performance!
Save It For Later
In addition to providing a USB/MIDI computer connection for moving and saving data, the Pa500 Oriental can also save and read data from SD / MMC memory cards for instant access to your custom data, MIDI files and songs. The back panel also features MIDI (In, Out), Audio Ins (1, 2) and Outs (L, R), headphone jack, plus a damper pedal and an assignable pedal connection.
All-In-One
Hiding inside is a full stereo sound system with two double cone speakers in a bass reflex enclosure, providing the best sound in a small box. The Pa500 Oriental is completely self-contained and easily transportable - perfect rushing to perform live in front of any size audience, jamming with friends, or teaching a new tune to other players. We couldn't fit any more fun in here if we tried!
KEYBOARD
Keyboard
61 keys with Velocity
SOUND DATA
Tone Generator
80 Voices, 80 Oscillators - EQ for each track - Filters with Resonance
Multitimbral-Parts
Internal: 40 channels - Midi: 16 channels
Factory Sounds
1,024 (incl. Stereo Piano and GM2 sounds) + 64 Drum Kits
User Sounds
128 Sounds - 64 Drum Kits
Sound Edit
On-board full editing for Sounds and DrumKits
Effects
4 Stereo Master + Final Master EQ
Real Time Tracks
4 (Upper 1/2/3, Lower) - 4 Pads
Performances
256 User Programmable
STYLES DATA
Factory Styles
Up to 448 locations - Preloaded Styles: approx. 320
User Styles
64 User (all Styles are re-writable)
Arranger Tracks
8 Tracks
Style Edit
Record & Edit functions, Guitar Mode
Patterns/Chord Variations
Up to 42 patterns for each Style including 3 Intros, 3 Endings, 3 Fills
Single Touch Setting (STS)
Up to 512 x 4 (Real time tracks + Acc. tracks) all programmable
SEQUENCER
XDS Double Sequencer
Separate transport controls for each Sequencer - Balance Slider
4 STS saved with the Song
In SongBook Mode
Tracks
16 + 16
Sequencer Edit
Record & Edit functions
Backing Sequence (Quick Record)
Real Time Record - Step Record & Edit
Lyrics/Chords
On-Screen (compatible with most popular formats)
OTHER FEATURES
SongBook and SongBook List
Fully Programmable
Arabic Scale
Programmable - Direct access from the front panel
Pads
4 + Stop button
Compatibility
i-Series: Styles - Pa-series: Style, Perf., Sound, Song, Song Book
Operating System
OPOS Multitasking System - Load while playing - Upgradable
Internal SSD Flash memory
16 MB for Operating System and Musical Resources
Data Storage
Card drive for Secure Digital (SD) and
MultiMedia Card (MMC) Memory Devices
Amplification
2 x 15 W
Speakers
2 Double Cone Speakers (10 cm)
USER INTERFACE
Display
320 x 240 Graphical Touch Screen Display
Controls
Joystick - Dial
Programmable Controls
1 Switch + 1 Slider
Cursors
Real Time: Master Volume - Acc/Seq-Real Time Volume Balance
Switches
Transpose, Memory, Manual Bass, Fade, Tap, Synchro, Ensemble,
Quarter Tone Sub Scale, SC Preset
Help System
Multilanguage Hypertext - Contextual
CONNECTIONS
MIDI
IN - OUT
USB
1 Device (1.1 Full Speed)
Outputs
2 Analog (Left/Right)
Inputs
2 Line Inputs
Headphone
1 Jack connection
Pedals
1 Damper, 1 Assignable Footswitch/Pedal
Power Supply
DC 12 V external power supply (supplied)
OPTIONS
Expression/Volume Pedal
Korg EXP-2 - Korg XVP-10
Damper Pedal
Korg DS-1H
Switch Pedal
Korg PS-1
PHYSICAL DATA
Consumption
15 Watt
Dimensions (W x D x H)
42.2 x 15.9 x 7.5 inches (1074 x 404 x 183 mm) - without music rest
Weight
21,8 lbs (9,9 kg) |
Info
Music production station. 24 notes polyphony, 16 parts, degmatolipsia in 48.0Khz, 409 oscillators, 16 different filter types, 32 master and 38 insert effects. Sequencer with 64 steps in each part. 16 dynamically backlit pads, ability to save files in format Ableton. Audio L / R outputs, MIDI IN / OUT, Micro USB 2, card slot SD. Weight 1,6 Kg.
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Highlights: - Even more vintage sounds, including the KORG SGproX piano, M1 and VOX organs and well-known "Tape" instruments
- 128 onboard sounds, plus 640 additional sounds included with the Editor/Librarian for Mac and PC!
- New yet nostalgic - black panel "new vintage" design
- Featuring MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology
- Vocoder with included gooseneck microphone
- A powerful Kaoss effects engine - the kind of effects that you would expect from Korg
- Korg's proprietary Natural Touch mini-keyboard, designed with an emphasis on playability
- Battery powered operation is supported for increased portability
More Vintage Sounds than Ever
Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the MicroKorg have been freshly added to the MicroKorg XL+. In addition, for band use, the MicroKorg XL+ comes equipped with the piano sound from Korg's classic stage piano, the SGproX (famous for its ability to stand out in your band's mix), as well as its hard-edged grand-type electric piano. This compact package also includes sounds from the M1 and the VOX organ, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, as well as other gorgeous sounds from keyboard history. Of course, these sounds can be played full-range like the originals that inspired them, either by using the onboard octave switch, or by connecting your choice of any MIDI-capable full-sized keyboard of choice. Each of these 128 programs are genuinely inspiring sounds, giving the MicroKorg XL+ plenty of variety to serve as your main keyboard or as a secondary keyboard in your rig. In addition, Korg has provided a total of 640 free sounds, downloadable through the free Editor software!
Program genre selector
The MicroKorg XL featured a sound selector that lets you choose your sound using two large dials: "music genre" and "instrument category." The new MicroKorg XL+ has been updated with a new set "music genres" to fit today's evolving music scene. Now you can select a program that matches your song more intuitively than ever. For even more convenience, you can also leave one of the dials fixed and use the other dial to make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use the dial to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).
New Yet Nostalgic - "New Vintage" Design
The MicroKorg XL+ projects a style that's reminiscent of vintage electric pianos, featuring a futuristic and simultaneously retro design with a stylish black panel and knobs. High-quality parts such as metal levers, dials that move with an audible click, and knobs with a sturdy operating feel are some of the ways that the MicroKorg XL+ outclasses other instruments in its range and enhances your experience editing synthesizer sounds.
Specifications
Tone Generator System:
MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)
Multi Timbral:
Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)
Voice polyphony:
Maximum 8 voices (when using Vocoder, it is 4 voices)
Structure:
[Synth] 2 oscillators + noise generator
Oscillator 1:
Waveform: 8 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, DWGS, Audio In),
Modulation: Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM
Oscillator 2:
Waveform: 4 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine)
Modulation: Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync
Waveshape:
Type: Drive, Decimator, HardClip, OctSaw, MultiTri, MultiSin, SubOSCSaw, SubOSCSqu, SubOSCTri, SubOSCSin, LevelBoost,
Multimode Filters:
Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct BPF ~ -12 dB/oct HPF ~ Thru,
Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF (swichable)
[Vocoder]
16 channel vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each channel, Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function
Keyboard:
37 notes (Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
Controller:
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation Wheel
Effects:
Timbre: 2 band EQ
Master effect: 2 units, 17effect algorisms.
Arpeggiator:
Six types: UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger, Individual step on/off function
Programs:
128 programs (A/B banks x 8 genres x 8 category)
Inputs:
[AUDIO INPUT 1] (1/4" phone jack, unbalanced, with MIC/LINE switch) - Rear Panel
[AUDIO INPUT 1 (MIC)] (XLR jack / balanced) - Front Panel
Outputs:
[L/MONO, R] (1/4" Standard phone jacks / unbalanced)
[Phone] (1/4" Stereo Standard phone jacks)
MIDI:
IN, OUT
USB:
Type B
Display:
Custom LCD
Power Supply:
DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Battery Life:
Approx. four hours (with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions:
556(W)x231(D)x73(H)mm/21.89“(W)x9.09“(D)x2.87“(H)
Weight:
2.0 kg/4.41 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)
Accessories:
AC adapter, Gooseneck Microphone
Optional accessories:
Soft Case: SC-micro MSG
Mobile Monitor Amplifier : MMA-130(It provides a DC9V output jack that can provide power to one of a number of Korg instruments like microKORG XL+)
MicroKorg XL+ Sound Editor
Operating requirements
Windows
Supported Computer:
A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 and is equipped with a USB port
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit), Windows 7 SP1 (32bit, 64bit)
Mac
Supported Computer:
An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with a USB port and an Intel or Power PC processor
Operating system:
Mac OS X version 10.5 or later (“Intel" Only)
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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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Intuitive and ultra-powerful volca sequencer
A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed "on the fly." Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time.
Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The volca sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.
Parameters that can be used with Motion Sequence
・ Start Point (Playback start location)
・ Length (Playback length)
・ Hi Cut (Cutoff frequency)
・ Speed (Playback speed)
・ Pitch EG Int (Pitch EG depth)
・ Pitch EG Attack (Pitch EG attack time)
・ Pitch EG Decay (Pitch EG Decay time)
・ Amp Level
・ Pan
・ Amp EG Attack (Amp EG Attack time)
・ Amp EG Decay (Amp EG Decay time)
Keyboard
Multi touch Keyboard
Sampler
Type
PCM
Maximum Polyphony
8
Number of Samples
100 (User over writable)
Memory Size for Sample
4 MB, Maximum 65 seconds
Sampling Frequency
31.25 kHZ, 16 bit
Edit
Sample(Start Point, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch(Speed, EG Int, Attack,Decay), Amp(Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off
Effects
Digital Reverb
On/Off, Mix
Analogue Isolator
Bass, Treble
Sequencer
Number of Parts
10
Number of Steps
16
Number of Recording Patterns
10
Control
Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing
Song
Maximum Number of Sequence
16
Number of Recording Songs
6
Connectors
Audio Output
Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Sync
Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)
Sync Out(3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)
MIDI
MIDI IN
Power
Battery Life
Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
Power Supply
AA alkaline battery × 6 or AA nickel-metal hydride battery × 6 Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional)
Others
Accessories
AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation), Cable
Options
AC adapter (DC 9V)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
193 × 115 ×45 mm / 7.60” x 4.53” x 1.77”
Weight
372 g / 13.12 oz. (Excluding batteries)
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Korg Microkorg - 37 Keys Analog Modeled Synthesizer-Vocoder
State-of-the-art analog modeling and multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect for the performer, producer, computer musician or beginner looking for an affordable synthesizer. The new microKORG delivers the quality sounds and features you expect from Korg at a price that will astound you.
Powerful synthesis
The microKORG boasts the same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine found in Korg?s critically acclaimed MS2000 and offers a wider selection of waveforms than any other modeled synth. Oscillator 1 features a total of 71 waveforms . These include traditional analog waves like saw, pulse, sine and noise, plus more unique choices like Vox wave and cross wave. Together they provide a cool selection that can be modulated to produce an extensive range of timbres. In addition, 64 exclusive DWGS waveforms from Korg?s classic DW-8000 enable the microKORG to reproduce a broad collection of imitative sounds. Sounds like bells, electric pianos, guitars, basses and more that would be difficult reproduce on an analog synthesizer. You can also apply Ring and Sync modulation from Oscillator 2 to create the kind of complex timbres that are the true sign of an advanced synthesizer.
Four filter modes are available, offering -12 dB (2-pole) low pass, high pass and band pass configurations plus an extra steep -24 dB (4-pole) low pass setting. All include resonance. Two classic ADSR envelope generators and two MIDI-syncable LFOs provide the power to shape your sounds. Add a Virtual Patch matrix that lets you create advanced modulation settings ? routing the Mod Wheel to control filter cutoff or pulse width, using an LFO to control panning or amp level, etc. ? and you have performance that is unheard of from a synthesizer in this price range!
Classic vocoding
The microKORG includes an 8-band vocoder with many advanced features. You can capture and ?freeze? the formants of your voice, and then play it across the keyboard, or shift the formant frequency to make your voice sound male, female, like a child or just plain wacky! Best of all, the microKORG comes with its own microphone so you can start having fun right away.
A full range of effects
Three types of modulation effects (chorus/flanger, phaser, ensemble), three types of delay effects (stereo, cross, L/R), and a two-band equalizer add the finishing touch to the microKORG. The delays can be synchronized with the arpeggiator or to an external MIDI clock ? a great feature for live performances or for laying down tracks. All effects can be edited to create your own, unique sounds.
Great sounds and expression
Korg has used all of the microKorg?s synthesis power in the creation of 128 great-sounding presets. They cover a wide range of the latest musical styles plus many vintage favorites. Sixteen vocoder Programs are also included. The Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel and five other knobs provide flexible realtime control over filter cutoff, attack, release and other important parameters. The Edit Mode allows you to fully edit the existing sounds, or to create your own new ones.
Flexible arpeggiator
Six types of arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger) are built in, with control over tempo, gate time, swing, and up to a 4-octave range. You can turn individual steps on or off within a pattern, providing the feel and functionality of a step sequencer.
Audio in
Two external audio input jacks are provided, so you can run other instruments, CDs and more through the microKORG?s filter and effects, allowing you to process sounds in truly creative ways.
A compact MIDI controller
The microKORG?s compact size is perfect for the musician or DJ looking to add a synth to his or her setup when space is tight. It?s also a great choice for use in a computer-based music setup. The five realtime knobs on the front panel can transmit MIDI messages (control changes), so they can be used as controllers for software synthesizers. Use the 37-note velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard for controlling other gear or for recording and editing with your sequencer. And thanks to battery-power, the microKORG is the ultimate portable controller when used with a laptop computer!
Clear control and classic looks
There?s no complex menu structure ? all parameters are located on the panel for easy access to any function. A large dial and LED illuminated buttons provide easy program selection even on a dark stage. With its beige-gold body, wooden side panels and retro-influenced design, the microKORG has a look that?s both vintage and funky.
| Sound Generation Method: | | | Analog Modeling Synthesis System
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Synthesizer Program: | | | Multi Timbral: | | | 2 (max, Normal/Dual Mode)
| | | Voices: | | | 4 voices
| | | Sound Source: | | | 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator,
Multi Mode Filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF),
EG x2,
LFO x2,
Virtual Patch x4
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Vocoder Program: | | | Voices: | | | 4 voices
| | | Sound Source: | | | 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator,
EG x1,
LFO x2,
8 Channels vocoder,
Level and pan of each channel can be edited,
Formant Shift function
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General Specifications: | | | Programs: | | | 128 programs
| | | Effects: | | | Modulation effects (3 types),
Delay (3 types),
Equalizer
| | | Arpeggiator: | | | 6 types
| | | Keyboard: | | | 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
| | | Inputs: | | | AUDIO IN 1, and 2
| | | Level switch: | | | LINE/MIC,
[AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE)],
[AUDIO IN 2 (MIC)]
| | | Outputs: | | | L/MONO, R and
Headphones
| | | MIDI: | | | IN, OUT and THRU
| | | Display: | | | 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LED
| | | Power Supply: | | | DC 9 V (AC adapter), or
six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
| | | Power Consumption: | | | 6.4 Watt maximum
| | | Dimensions: | | | 20.63“(W) x 9.13“(D) x 2.76“(H)
524mm(W) x 232mm(D) x 70mm(H)
| | | Weight: | | | 4.85 lbs.
2.2 kg
| | | Accessories: | | | AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA),
Condenser Microphone
| Specifications subject to change without notice
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