Korg KO1 Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

Manufacturer's Description for Korg KO1 Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

The Kaossilator is a new pocket sized instrument that packs Korg's world renowned synth sound along with innovative performance features into an ultra-compact unit. Anyone can instantly play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding their finger across the Kaossilator's touch pad - no previous skills required! The Kaossilator is a portable, travel friendly device that runs on batteries, so you can have fun creating music anywhere your life takes you, with seemingly endless possibilities.

Main Features

A portable synthesizer delivering maximum flexibility in an ultra-compact body, with battery operation that allows you to jam anywhere.

- Synth, sound-effects, and drum sounds, for a total of 100 powerful sound programs.
- 31 scale patterns let you easily play a wide variety of "always perfect" phrases.
- 50 types of gate arpeggiation help you perform complex rhythmic patterns.
- Loop Recording allows multiple phrase overdubbing to create complete grooves.

The Kaossilator is a new instrument that liberates synthesizer sounds from the keyboard. It gives keyboardists, guitarists, and DJs a convenient way to add fresh new elements to a band performance or to a DJ set, while allowing untrained musical enthusiasts to enjoy an entirely new level of musical involvement and expression.

Thanks to its ultra-compact size, battery operation and hooks for attaching a strap, the Kaossilator makes it easy for you to start creating music whenever and wherever inspiration strikes you.

Powerful Sounds, Effects, and Drums

Kaossilator comes packed with one hundred powerful sound programs that combine Korg's legendary modeling synthesizer engine with the effects from the Kaoss Pad series, perfect for any musical genre. The horizontal axis is assigned to note/pitch, while the vertical axis is assigned to parameters such as: cutoff, feedback, or modulation depth*, giving you a wide range of performance possibilities. In addition to classic synthesizer sounds like leads, basses and sound effects, there are sounds that faithfully simulate piano, guitar, and trumpet as well as looped and one-shot drum sounds, making the Kaossilator a never-ending source of inspiration to stimulate your creativity.

Scale/Key Settings

The Kaossilator has a scale function that makes it simple to produce accurate pitches that match any musical context. You can choose from 31 different scales, including chromatic, diminished, as well as major and minor blues and pentatonic scales. The scale function can be used in conjunction with the key setting function, allowing you to perform in any key. Unusual scales such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga are also provided, letting you create distinctive phrases with an exotic flavor.

Gate Arpeggiator

The Gate Arpeggiator lets you produce specific patterns of notes in sync with the user specified tempo, greatly expanding your performance options. Simply choose one of the fifty patterns to specify the timing of the notes, and you'll be creating phrases that you've never dreamed of in a flash.

Loop Recording

Loop Recording allows you to record a phrase with a specified number of beats (maximum 8 beats = 2 measures), and play it back endlessly. For example you can record a phrase using a synth-lead sound, and then layer (overdub) bass or drum sounds onto it. You can build up layers of cool phrases by simply repeating this cycle of selecting, playing, and recording sounds. Building a groove was never so easy!

* The KAOSS pads assignment will differ depending on the sound.
** Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
*** All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Korg products.

Programs: 100

Program Categories:
- "NOTE" Sound = LEAD: 20, ACOUSTIC: 10, BASS: 20, CHORD: 10
- "SE" Sound = SE: 20
- "DRUM" Sound = DRUM: 10, DRUM PATTERN: 10

Musical Scale Patterns: 31

Key Range: +/-12

Types of Gate Arpeggiator: 50

Connectors: LINE OUT jacks (RCA phono jacks), PHONES jack (Stereo mini phone jacks)

Sampling Frequency: 48kHz

DA Conversion: 24-bit Linear

Power Supply: four alkaline AA (LR6) batteries (6 V) / AC Adaptor (Sold Separately)

Battery Life: approximately five hours (with alkaline batteries)

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Dimensions: 106 (W) x 129 (D) x 29 mm (H) / 4.17 (W) x 5.08 (D) x 1.14 in. (H)

Weight: 154 g / 5.43 oz. (without batteries)

Power Supply: 4 Alkaline AA (LR6) Batteries (Included) or AC Adapter (Not Included)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Shipping Weight: 1 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 2 in