The Korg RADIAS is the keyboard that synth fanatics have been waiting
for! Nobody does keyboards quite like Korg, and their RADIAS
synthesizer represents a big step forward in the design and
functionality. The sound module can be used independently or coupled
with the dedicated keyboard allowing you to customize your RADIAS to
suit your working style. It offers 256 programs based on Korg's
cutting-edge MMT engine, each with up to four timbres, which you can
split, layer, or run independently on separate MIDI channels. Borrowing
the low-aliasing design from Korg's OASYS, each timbre has two
oscillators delivering a wide variety of modulation options. The
vocoder allows you to record up to 7.5 seconds of incoming information,
which can be stored for instant recall. The RADIAS also includes a
headset microphone for use with the vocoder, plus a free accessory
shelf (keyboard version) to hold a laptop, small mixer, or a KAOSS pad.
The RADIAS comes in two versions; 49-note, velocity-sensing keyboard or
rackmount. Comes with editing software for Mac and PC.
Korg Radias At-a-Glance:
- Wave Shaping, Drive, and Punch
- Built-in Vocoder
- Bold, Innovative Design
Wave Shaping, Drive, and Punch
Every aspect of the RADIAS voice architecture is enhanced with bold new
features. The oscillators borrow the ultra low-aliasing modeling
techniques from its bigger brethren OASYS, and feature Variable Phase
Modulation to create complex waves. Filter 1 is continuously variable
from LP to BP to HP and new treatments in between. The filters can be
run in parallel, series, or individually per oscillator. The EGs
feature five curves for each stage for precise articulation. Eleven
types of Wave Shaping are provided, including features like modeling an
electromagnetic pick-up. Drive can be added to each voice as it enters
the mixer, creating effect impossible from an external effect unit.
Punch delivers hard edge to the beginning of a note for added emphasis.
Modulation sequencing and virtual patches extend beyond normal
modulation routings.
Built-in Vocoder
More than just a "Virtual Analog" machine, the RADIAS offers an entire
synthesis suite for the serious performer and sound designer. The voice
structure includes four timbres per program. Each timbre is a full
functioning synthesizer with dual effects, EQ, modulation sequencing
and AMS routing/control. The Program provides a master effect; the two
step sequencers and the arpeggiator can be assigned to any timbre,
allowing complete musical ideas to be realized. The 16-band vocoder is
instantly accessible. The level and pan of each band can be set
individually. Formant Motion records over 7 seconds of incoming formant
data that can be used to create vocoder effects without any audio
input. Sixteen sets of Formant Motion data can be saved and used in
sound creation.
Bold, Innovative Design
The "Future/Retro" design pays homage to famous synths of the past (the
tilt-up panel is reminiscent of the original Mini-Moog) yet the
illuminated knobs, pad keys, and blue-on-black display are definitely
modern, and provides excellent visibility. Sliding the panel to one
side allows the accessory shelf to be installed, accommodating a
laptop, KAOSS Pad, small mixer, etc. A live front panel, LCD screen,
and illuminated controls provide an intuitive, easy-to-use interface in
any environment! The RADIAS features two individual outputs, in
addition to the main Left/Right outputs. To access the vocoder,
envelope follower, and other processing, two audio inputs are provided,
plus a special input jack for the headset vocoder mic. USB connects the
RADIAS directly to a computer, with no MIDI interface required. Even
with all this sonic firepower, it's easy to tame this audio arsenal.
Template data is provided as starting points to help in your
programming efforts, greatly speeding up the sound creation process.
Four timbres can be combined into a single program. These can be zoned
on a single channel, or operate on independent MIDI channels for true
multi-timbral operation. Any timbre can be set to a drum kit. Any
timbre can be assigned to played by a step sequencer or by the
arpeggiator. The on/off status and gate time, can be set for each step,
and the swing amount and octave range can also be specified.
Korg RADIAS Synthesizer Features:
- Two oscillators per timbre, which share the low-aliasing design of Korg's OASYS
- Modeled analog, formant and Korg's classic DWGS waveforms, PCM playback, as well as ring modulation and sync
- Dual multimode filters, three envelopes, two LFOs, three
modulation sequencers Six virtual patches (for freely connecting any of
11 modulation sources to any of 15 destinations)
- 2-band EQ, Drive, 11 types of Wave Shaping
- Punch parameter emphasizes the attack portion of the sound
- Each Program contains an arpeggiator with six pattern types and two Step Sequencers
- 16-band vocoder section, each with level and pan controls
- Formant Motion function records up to 7.5 seconds of incoming
formant information per Program so users can recreate vocoder effects
even when no microphone is present
- Headset microphone included
- Two insert effects for each timbre, plus a program-wide master effect.
- 30 included effects types range from delay, chorus and reverb, to compressor and talking modulator
New shape, new possibilities
You can choose the RADIAS model that’s right
for you; RADIAS consists of a sound module section plus a dedicated
49-note, velocity-sensing keyboard with traditional Pitch and Mod
wheels. The panel layout features a lavish complement of knobs and
buttons, letting you enjoy the same intuitive feel of creating sounds
as on an analog synthesizer. The unique design allows the knob-laden
control module to pivot up or down, and even move to the side to
accommodate a laptop computer, ElecTribe, KAOSS Pad or other audio
unit. RADIAS•R is the sound module by itself, which can be used both as
a rackmount or tabletop synthesizer.
Specs:
- Tone Generator: MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) synthesis
- Maximum Polyphony - 24 voices
- Varies depending on the parameters that make up the sound.
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Structure
- Synth:
- 2 oscillators + noise generator:
- Oscillator 1 - 9 basic waveforms, 4 types of modulation, PCM (64 synth sounds, 128 drum sounds)
- Oscillator 2 - 4 basic waveforms, 2 types of modulation
- 2 filters (w/serial, parallel, individual routings):
- Filter 1 (variable multi-mode) -24 dB Low Pass, -12 dB Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Thru
- Filter 2 (switchable multi-mode) Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Comb
- 1 driver or wave shaper (11 types)
- 3 EGs
- 2 LFOs
- 6 virtual patches
- 3 modulation sequences
- Vocoder:
- 16-band vocoder
- variable level/pan for each channel
- formant motion function (sixteen 7.5 sec. formant motion data sets can be recorded)
- formant shift function
- formant hold function
- Envelope Follower:
- A detected envelope can be used as a virtual
patch source or effect control source, or to generate note-on/off
(maximum 8-note polyphony)
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Effect Section
- Number of Effects: 30 types
- Structure: 2-band EQ + 2 Insert effects per timbre (x4) + 1 Master effect
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Arpeggiator
- Arpeggio Type: 6 types (Up/Down/Alt1/Alt2/Random/Trigger)
- Structure: Switchable on/off for each of 32 steps
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Step Sequencer
- Simultaneous polyphony
- 8 notes
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Structure
- Two 32-step sequencers (both can be linked for playback)
- Three playback modes (OneShot/Loop/Step)
- Step entry via keyboard or panel keys
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Programs
- Number of Programs
- 256 (16 x 16 banks, including program/user area)
- 128 Timbre Templates
- 128 Insert effect Templates
- 128 Master effect Templates
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Structure
- Program = 4 timbres + 1 vocoder + 1 master effect + arpeggiator + 2 step sequencers
- Timbre = 1 synth program or 1 drum kit + EQ + 2 insert effects
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Drums
- Number of Programs: 32 kits
- Structure: One Timbre = 1 drum kit, one drum kit = 16 synth programs
- A drum kit can be assigned to one of the four timbres in a program.
- Keyboard: 49 keys (velocity sensitive)
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Controllers:
- Modulation wheel
- Pitch bend wheel
- Connections
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Audio Inputs
- AudioIn1: 1/4” phone jack
- AudioIn2: 1/4” phone jack and mini jack with Mic/Line SW
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Audio Outputs:
- Main Output (Lch/MONO, Rch): 1/4” phone jacks
- Indiv. Output (Lch, Rch): 1/4” phone jacks
- Phones Out: 1/4” stereo phone jack
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Control Inputs:
- Assignable Pedal
- Assignable Switch
- keyboard (FROM KYBD)
- MIDI: In, Out, Thru
- USB: TYPE B connector
- Display: 128 x 64 pixel full-graphic LCD with backlight
- Power Supply: DC 9 V
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Dimensions:
- 18.98” (W) x 7.28” (D) x 2.99” (H)
- 482 (W) x 185 (D) x 76 (H) mm
- Weight: 5.95 lbs. / 2.7 kg.
