Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler

Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler Review

Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler Feature

• USB: Type B
• MIDI: IN/OUT
• Data Storage: SD Card
• Power Supply: DC 12V; 700mA
• USB: Type B, Midi: in/out
• USB is of Type B

Embraced by DJs, musicians, and producers alike, the Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler is intuitive, immediate, and just plain fun to use. By simply touching, tapping or sliding your finger over the touchpad, the Korg KP3 allows you to control multiple effects parameters and manipulate samples in real time. On stage or in the studio, these gestures and moves can become truly powerful and expressive performance elements.

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More than a processor, the KP3 is a complete instrument allowing you to manage, recall, and play back samples; sample on the fly; and add dynamic processing to any audio signal or to the samples themselves. The KP3 is an effects sampler with 128 effects, ranging from traditional effects such as delays, flangers and reverbs, to exciting new effects, like grain shifter, decimator, analog style filter with a tone-bending drive circuit and EQs controllable directly from the pad.

The KP3 offers a Secure Digital (SD) slot for loading and saving your sample data. And an editor/librarian program is included with the KP3 effects sampler so you can build libraries of samples and edit them using your computer (via USB).

Trip The Light Fantastic

The new pad lighting system of the KP3 DJ effects sampler provides visual cues for the current program, held position, and more--it can even scroll a custom message! This interface offers a whole new level of operator interaction.

Sync'd Up

The KP3 effects sampler's Auto BPM circuit derives tempo information from a turntable or CD player and can sync effects to play in perfect timing, while providing MIDI clock to other devices.

Editor/Librarian software. Click here for a larger image.

A DJ Effects Sampler Beyond Effects

Instant drum grooves and RADIAS-inspired vocoder and synthesizer sounds can also be played on the X/Y pad, and, they can be synced to tempo just like the effects.

Capture Contraption

Sampling and effects are integrated completely, so you can sample through the effects, and even resample the output to create powerful, multi-element sounds. Plus, you can sample and resample the synths and drums within the unit KAOSSILATOR style, to create musical phrases on the fly.

Specifications

• Sample Memory:
  • Up to 16 beats x 4 pads at tempos of 73 BPM and higher
  • Up to 8 beats x 4 pads at tempos of 72 BPM and lower
  • 100 samples maximum when using SD card
• Inputs: 1/4-inch mic with trim knob; line-in (L/R RCA)
• Outputs: 1/4-inch headphone with volume; line-out (L/R RCA)
• MIDI: In/Out
• Dimensions: 8.27 x 8.9 x 1.93 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.87 pounds

The Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Effects Controller is a powerful sampling tool and performance effects pad right on your fingertips. Korg’s KAOSS technology has been embraced by DJs, musicians and producers alike. No other interface is as intuitive, immediate or just plain fun to use. By simply touching, tapping or sliding your finger over the touchpad, the all-new KP3 allows you to control multiple effects parameters and manipulate samples in real time. On stage or in the studio, these gestures and moves can become powerful and expressive performance elements. More than a processor, the KP3 is a complete instrument allowing you to manage, recall, and play back samples, sample on the fly, and add dynamic processing to any audio signal or to the samples themselves. This latest KAOSS incarnation has been completely overhauled to enhance your creativity, with significant advances in every area. New effects algorithms, synth sounds derived from our RADIAS engine, bigger and better sampling plus computer connectivity all point to the fact that the KP3 is an entirely new KAOSS instrument. A new pad lighting system places 64 individual LEDs in an eight by eight grid under the pad, providing visual cues as to the current program, held position, etc. It can even scroll a custom message across the pad! The KP3 comes equipped with 128 great-sounding effect programs Sure, the traditional essential effects are there– delays, flangers and they sound amazing. But using newly developed algorithms, the KP3 also provides fresh, exciting effects such as a grain shifter, decimator, a vintage analog style filter with a tone-bending drive circuit, and expanded EQs that are controlled directly from the pad. And moving beyond effects, there are also drum grooves and even RADIAS-inspired vocoder and synthesizer sounds that can be played free-form on the X/Y pad.

Korg KOPRO Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder Bundle

Korg KOPRO Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder Bundle Review

Korg KOPRO Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder Bundle Feature

• Korg KOPRO Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder.
• Multi-Purpose Headphones.
• 4 Gig SD Secure Digital Memory Card.

Korg KOPRO Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder.
- KAOSS X-Y touchpad offers intuitive, realtime control.
- 200 sounds covering modern synth sounds such as lead and bass, and diverse acoustic sounds from piano to trumpet and beyond.
- PCM samples provide dramatic drum kits and ready to rock percussion patterns.
- Vocoder programs deliver scintillating vocal effects.
- Access up to eight of your favorite sounds instantly using the assignable Program Memory buttons.
- Loop Recording can layer both internal Program sounds and external audio overdubs.
- Four Loop Record Banks each allow up to four measures of loop recording, with easy muting that allows expressive realtime layering and DJ-Style re-mixing - ideal for live performance..
- Gate Arpeggiator repeatedly triggers sounds in sync with the tempo. The slider controls either the gate time or gate speed..
- Choose a key and select one of 31 musical scales to easily create musical phrases. Limit the X-Y pad's note range for even more control.
- Loop data, user settings and Program Memories can be stored on SD card.
- Dedicated software lets you manage loop data, MIDI assignments, and user settings from your computer.
- Performs double-duty as a MIDI controller for external equipment or software applications.

This Bundle Also Includes:
- Multi-Purpose Headphones.
- 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card.

Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer

Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer Review

Korg WAVEDRUM Mini Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer Feature

• Portable percussion synthesizer built on Korg's renowned Wavedrum technology
• Play two sounds at once for a rich musical experience: Play one sound from the dynamic pad, Play a second sound from any surface or object using the sensor clip
• 100 Ready-to-play sounds ranging from acoustic tones to synthetic sounds
• 100 Rhythm patterns serve as a rhythmic guide or provide jam-along-fun
• 10 Preset audio effects; select any effect and enhance any sound

Legendary Wavedrum technology - now in compact form! Announcing the energetic and on-the-go Wavedrum Mini; with built-in speaker, battery-powered portability, and a revolutionary sensor clip that transforms nearly any object into an instrument. With drum and percussion sounds from around the world, revolutionary synth sounds, plus unique original sounds, the Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer has been embraced by percussionists, drummers, and music lovers around the world.

Korg KPQUAD Kaoss Pad Quad Dynamic Effects Processor

Korg KPQUAD Kaoss Pad Quad Dynamic Effects Processor Review

Korg KPQUAD Kaoss Pad Quad Dynamic Effects Processor Feature

• Brilliant, colorful LED touchpad illuminations move in sync with your performance
• Control multiple effects in realtime using the intuitive Kaoss X-Y touchpad
• Create your own Kaoss combinations and use up to four effects at once
• Choose one of five effects from each of four effect groups; a total of 1,295 combinations!
• Freeze button holds the effect settings after you release your finger, for dazzling hands-free use

The Korg Kaoss Pad Quad lets you create your own combination of up to four effects used simultaneously using just a fingertip, making it extremely easy to use. Choose one of five effects from four different effect groups, making a total of 1,295 combinations! With these effects a simple beat can potentially be transformed into a killer tune, turning an empty dance floor into a wild party. Any audio source can be processed; an MP3 player, mixing board, an instrument, even vocals via the microphone input! The intuitive interface that has helped to make the Korg Kaoss Series so popular is alive and well on the Kaoss Pad Quad. As you tap, slide, or move your finger across the X-Y touchpad, the effect parameters will change, producing dramatic realtime changes in the sound. One big change to the touchpad is brilliant LEDs that light up in an intense variety of colors. The illumination changes depending on the state of the effects, the BPM setting, and on your movements while performing. The DJ booth or stage will be brilliantly illuminated, visually boosting the excitement level! Kaoss Pad Quad lets you simultaneously control up to four effects from the touchpad. Each of the four effect modules - Looper; Modulation; Filter; and Delay/Reverb - contains five options (plus a null, or off position), for a total of 1,295 combinations! Best of all, effects can be chosen directly from the front panel, a more intuitive and physical process than on previous Kaoss Pad models. Enjoy trying your own Kaoss combinations and discovering ways to radically morph the sound.

Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Review

Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Feature

• Included Items - Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries
• Programs - 100 including synth basses and leads, natural instruments, chorded sounds and drum sounds
• Outputs - Stereo line out (Dual RCA), mini headphone out with volume control
• Power supply - 4 AA batteries (6V) Approx 5 hours battery life (with alkaline batteries) Optional AC adapter-ready (DC4.5V available from Korg)

Meet your new musical addiction: the KAOSSILATOR from Korg. Play it alone or add it to your rig for over-the-top, music-making mayhem. The KAOSSILATOR's user-friendly touch-pad lets you create musical and rhythmic phrases using any of its 100 synth programs, such as leads, basses, realistic instrument sounds, playable drums and drum patterns. Each time you add a phrase, KAOSSILATOR stacks it on top of the previous phrases you created. The results are as simple--or complex--as you desire. Choose from the 31 available scales, and play in any key. Lay down your groove with any 50 gate-arpeggiator patterns for even more KAOSS! The portable, travel-friendly KAOSSILATOR runs on batteries or a 4.5v adapter. Use the it as a multi-instrumental musical instrument, sample source, live rig addition, or just a fun way to get your groove on!

Meet your new musical addiction. Click to enlarge.

Innovative touch-pad control controls separate parameters along X and Y axes.

Features stereo RCA output and headphone jack.

100 Playable Synth Programs
The KAOSSILATOR offers 100 unique patches for you to play, from nautral instruments to synth basses and leads, including ten drum patterns and 31 musical patterns. Sounds include:

• Preset drum/bass grooves with flexible effects
• Fat synth lead sounds
• Acoustic instruments like trumpet, digeridoo, sitar, and more
• Tap-able drum voices
• Extra thick and juicy basses
• Complete chords with filters and other effects
• Space-age sound effects to send your loop beyond the cosmos

Innovative Touch-Pad Control
This is what defines Korg's entire KAOSS PAD/KAOSSILATOR series, and what made 'em such a hit. You play the KAOSSILATOR by moving your finger around on (or tapping on) the touchpad, thereby controlling the sound. The parameters controlled by the X axis and Y axis depend on the preset (for example, a bass synth might feature pitch along the X axis and filter resonance along the Y axis).

Scale/Key Controls
It may not have keys, but the Kaossilator can still play a hook. It lets you control a full two octaves of notes just by touching the pad. To make sure you're playing in the same mode as everyone else, you can choose what kind of scale to use, from 31 different options. You can also set the root note, including flats and sharps, so you're always in tune no matter how wacked out you get on the effects.

Adjustable BPM and Gated Arpeggiator
To get the beat to your desired BPM, you can select a normal MIDI tempo or enter a tap tempo with your finger. The built-in Gate Arpeggiator repeatedly triggers sounds in sync with the tempo. The slider controls either the gate time or gate speed. 50 different gated arpeggiator types are included.

Loop (Phrase) Recording
The KAOSSILATOR can record and playback phrases and patterns that you play on the touch pad--loop style. During playback, you can play along. You can even add another layer to the loop recording. This process can be repeated, adding several new layers. Recorded phrases can be up to 8 beats (2 bars of 4/4) in length.

Portable KAOSS
Create some chaos anywhere you go. The KAOSSILATOR is eminently portable, weighing in at 5.43 oz without batteries, and with dimensions of 4.17 x 5.08 x 1.14 inches. It's powered with four AA batteries, for up to about five hours of operation. You can also snag an optional AC adapter for plugging it in.

RCA/Headphone Outputs
The KAOSSILATOR features a dual RCA stereo line out, for quick connection to mixers or interfaces, and a mini headphone out, for using on the go.

What's in the Box
Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Korg mini-KP Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effect Processor

Korg mini-KP Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effect Processor Review

Korg mini-KP Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effect Processor Feature

• DJ practice at home, or DJ performance in a club
• Performance with synthesizers or other instruments (indoor or outdoor)
• Listening to your portable audio player, or using your portable audio player to rehearse a DJ mix for a party (indoor or outdoor)

The Korg MINI KP has been enormously popular with artists around the world for its intuitive touch-pad interface and its revolutionary effect programs. While providing the same interface in which multiple parameters of the effect program are controlled by a single fingertip, the mini-KP brings the advantages of battery operation and mobility, making it an ideal choice for DJ club performances, home studio applications, as well as outdoor live events or for use with a portable audio player. Wherever you are, the mini-KP brings new possibilities to any music scene. The KAOSS PAD series lets you control the effect entirely from the touch-pad in realtime. Different effect parameters are assigned to the X-axis and Y-axis of the touch-pad and can be controlled simultaneously, meaning that you can vary the delay time and the feedback at the same time, or simultaneously change the cutoff and resonance of a filter. This means that complex effect operations that otherwise would require two hands on a conventional knob-based controller can be performed easily and intuitively with just one hand. It’s also easy to apply complex effects by rubbing or tapping the pad with your fingertip as though you were playing a musical instrument. The mini-KP features the smallest body in the KAOSS PAD series. It can be operated on batteries, and provides a strap attachment hole for easy portability. This means that you can now use the KAOSS PAD series' unique and intuitive one-finger operation with a wide range of instruments or sound sources, in an even greater variety of situations.