The
next innovation in Korg's line of DJ tools has arrived. The
Kaossilator
is a new battery-powered pocket-sized instrument featuring Korg synth sounds
alongside innovative performance features - Korg say that anyone can instantly play
musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding their finger across the
Kaossilator's touch pad.
While the Kaossilator
has been designed to offer untrained musical enthusiasts a new level of musical
involvement and fun, it is also aimed at keyboardists, guitarists and DJs
looking for a convenient way to add fresh new elements to a band performance or
DJ set. Korg say that the Kaossilator is a portable Korg synthesizer delivering
maximum flexibility in an ultra-compact body, with battery operation that allows
you to jam anywhere.
Here's the
details in Korg's own words:
Powerful sounds &
features
KAOSSILATOR comes packed with 100 sound programs that combine Korg's
modelling synthesizer engine with effects from the KAOSS Pad series. Its
horizontal axis is assigned to note/pitch, while the vertical axis is assigned
to parameters such as: cut-off, feedback, or modulation depth, giving you a
wide range of performance possibilities. In addition to classic synthesizer
sounds, there are faithfully simulated piano, guitar and trumpet sounds as well
as looped and one-shot drum sounds. making the KAOSSILATOR a never-ending
source of inspiration to stimulate your creativity.
The
KAOSSILATOR offers
you a choice of 31 different scales, including chromatic and diminished, as
well as major and minor blues and pentatonic scales " by using the key
setting function, you can play them in any key. In addition to the standard
western scales, Korg has included a few more exotic varieties such as Spanish,
Ryukyu, and Raga.
The Gate Arpeggiator
Gate Arpeggiator enables you to produce specific patterns of notes in sync with
user specified tempos. Then, to get your creative juices flowing, Loop
Recording allows you to record a phrase with a specified number of beats to a
maximum of two bars (or measures) and add layers to it. For example you can
record a phrase using a synth-lead sound, and then overdub bass or drum sounds.
You can build up layers of cool phrases by simply repeating this cycle of
selecting, playing, and recording sounds.
Specs:
- Portable dynamic phrase synthesiser
- 24-bit 48khz sampling frequency
- 100 programs (20 lead, 10 acoustic, 20 bass, 20 sound effects, 10 drum sounds & 10 drum patterns)
- 31 musical scale patterns including chromatic, diminished, major, minor, blues, pentatonic, spanish, ryukyu and raga.
- +/- 12 key range
- 50 arpeggiator types
- Powered by 4 x aa batteries included (or 4.5v dc adapter, sold separately)
- Phono rca line output
Weight: 1.0kg (including packaging)
Height: 2.9cm x Width: 12.9cm x Depth: 10.6cm
Warranty:
1 year
Power:
Batteries Included
