Korg Sound on Sound Unlimited Track Recorder

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This pocket-sized recorder from Korg features on-board rhythms and built-in effects and allows an infinite number of overdubs.

Capture and preserve all of your inspired moments with the Sound on Sound Unlimited Track Recorder. Completely self-contained, the SOS allows an unlimited number of overdubs, delivers generous effects, provides dozens of rhythms and even a handy chromatic tuner.

Features

- Pocket-sized, portable, and battery powered, the Sound on Sound multitrack recorder provides on-board rhythms, effects, and an infinite number of overdubs for truly creative recordings
- With the built-in speaker and an internal high-quality stereo mic, you can capture and review your recordings instantly, without the need for any additional equipment
- Advanced recording features include unlimited undo/redo, loop recording, and Sound Stretch - adjust the playback speed without changing the pitch
- 100 on-board effects - powered by Korg's proprietary REMS technology - to enhance your recordings using a wide range of instruments
- Record along to 50 preset rhythm patterns, covering a broad variety of styles
- Record and save up to 200 songs in WAV format
- High-performance guitar, bass, and chromatic tuners are built in
- Records up to ten hours on a pair of AA batteries
- Wedge-shaped design is easy to use as a hand-held recorder or on a desktop
- Korg Audio Utility software provides format conversion and audio CD creation. Downloadable free from Korg.com

Unlimited Recording Tracks

Sound on Sound is a handy-sized multitrack recorder that lets you play back your song while continuing to overdub more… read more parts. You can overdub as many times as you like, without having to worry about running out of tracks. Pick a rhythm, chop out some guitar chords, lay down a vocal, add some harmonies, play a solo - or two, or three or fifty! With the SOS, the possibilities are endless. Used as a sketchpad, Sound on Sound allows you to preserve all of your musical ideas, from complex themes to inspired snippets and phrases.

Each Overdub is Saved Individually

SOS saves each of your overdubs separately. These track files are saved as individual WAV files. This allows each overdub to be loaded directly into nearly any DAW software program as an individual track. The individual files are BWF (Broadcast Wave Format) compliant, meaning they contain timing information. So if you had overdubbed a track in the middle of the song, it will automatically align correctly in a BWF-supported DAW. You can also use the Finalize operation to automatically time-align each overdub track. Sound on Sound records at 44.1 kHz/16-bit resolution, and recordings are saved onto a convenient and reliable microSD or microSDHC card.

Advanced Recording Functions


Unlimited undo/redo*: Sound on Sound allows an unlimited number of undo/redo operations. This is great when you are recording alternate takes of a guitar solo, for example. You can set the SOS to keep all of the "undone" recordings. This allows you to move all of your recorded tracks - even undone tracks - to a computer-based DAW system, and then choose the best take.

*Limited by the capacity of the installed microSD/SDHC card.

Loop recording: The A/B Loop function can repeatedly play back a specified section of the song - a great way to practice your instrument or build up your song. In addition, you can even record while looping, creating results similar to a looper effect.

Sound Stretch: This powerful feature allows you to change the playback speed without affecting the pitch. Sound Stretch can be used during playback or during recording. You can record a difficult passage at a slow speed and then return playback to normal speed. Likewise, you can slow down the entire sound during playback. The playback speed can be set anywhere from 25% to 150% of the original speed.

100 Powerful Effects

Powered by Korg's proprietary "REMS" modeling technology, the SOS provides 100 effect choices, including effects for electric guitar (such as amp modeling), acoustic guitar, vocals, or any instrument. The effect can be applied as you record, or added to a previously recorded track. In the Master position, the effect can be applied to the entire song. The effects are divided into Guitar, Mic, Master and Touch. This last category allows effects to be controlled in real time, using the touchscreen display.

[GTR] 36 types of modeled guitar & bass effects

[MIC] 25 effects designed for acoustic sources using a microphone - vocals, acoustic guitar, etc.

[MST] 32 Master Effects, suitable for adding to a recorded song, or when recording a line input source (such as an external MP3 player)

[TCH] 7 Touch Effects, controllable in real-time using the display

On-board Rhythms

The rhythm function is convenient when recording your phrases and ideas. It can be used as a tempo guide or to create a rhythm backing. Fifty rhythms (each with four variations) cover a broad range of styles. Simply choose a pattern and set the tempo. The touch screen allows you to select one of four variations to change the complexity of the pattern

Korg Tuner Technology

Now you can always be in tune when you record. Guitar, Bass, and Chromatic digital tuners are built in to the Sound on Sound. The calibration range is adjustable from 435 Hz to 445 Hz.

High-quality Stereo Mic

A high-quality stereo condenser mic is securely mounted inside the Sound on Sound, providing a broad frequency response that realistically captures the sound of acoustic instruments. You can adjust the Tone, Low Cut, and Noise Gate settings of the input sound. The input level can be set manually or automatically. An external microphone jack is also provided. The dedicated guitar input lets you connect your guitar directly to the SOS. A line input for an external audio device is also provided. The monitor speaker lets you review your recording on the spot, without requiring any additional equipment.

Easy-to-use Modern Design

Sound on Sound features a wedge shaped design that's easy to use whether held in your hand or placed on a desk. All the buttons are laid out on the top surface for intuitive operation. The innovative display provides a clear indication of the Sound on Sound's current functions and settings. The touchscreen display allows realtime access to song playback position, level adjustment, effect parameters, and rhythm patterns simply by touching your fingertip directly to the screen.

Battery Powered Portability

Sound on Sound can operate for up to ten hours using two AA alkaline batteries. It can also be used with an AC adaptor (sold separately).

Korg Audio Utility

The Korg Audio Utility format conversion and audio CD creation software can be downloaded for free from the Korg website, and used free of charge. This software provides convenient data management of your recorded songs. With it, you can perform simple editing of the audio data, convert between audio formats, and even create audio CDs. read less

Specifications
Recording format:
PCM audio format, WAV format (extension: .wav), BWF compliant, 44.1 kHz@16-bit

Available recording time:
Memory card dependant - up to 26.6 hours with a 16 GB card; Approx. 100 minutes per 1GB

Maximum continuous recording time:
6 hours

Total number of songs:
Up to 200 songs (as recognized by the recorder)

Maximum number of Overdubs:
Dependant on memory card space

Undo/Redo:
1X, 10X, Unlimited (Dependant on memory card space)

Tempo:
30-240 BPM

Number of Rhythms:
50

Counter Modes:
Hours/Min/Sec,
Measure/Beat/Quarter-Beat

EFFECTS
Number of Effects:
100

Categories:
Guitar (36)
Mic (25)
Master (30)
Touchscreen effects (9)

TUNERS
Tuning Modes:
Chromatic; Guitar; Bass

Scale:
12-note equal temperament

Calibration range:
435Hz~445Hz

MEMORY
Supported Memory cards:
microSD card (512MB-2GB)
microSDHC card (4GB-16GB)

GENERAL
Display:
Touchscreen LCD with backlight

Power supply:
AA/LR6 alkaline battery x2,
AA nickel-metal hydride battery x2
Optional AC adapter (DC4.5V)

Speaker:
Impedance 8 Ohms
Maximum output 0.4W

Frequency response:
20 Hz-20 kHz+/-1dB

Dimensions:
2.72" (W) x 5.31" (H) x 1.3" (D)

Weight:
4.94 oz (including memory card and batteries)

Accessories:
AA alkaline batteries x 2 (for checking recorder operation)

CONNECTIONS

Input connectors
GUITAR IN:
Connector 1/4" phone jack (balanced), Input impedance 470k Ohms, Nominal level -6[dBv]

LINE IN:
Connector 1/8" stereo mini jack, Input impedance 14k Ohms, Nominal level -6[dBv]

MIC:
Connector 1/8" stereo mini jack (switchable to Plug-In-Power),
Input impedance 15k Ohms, Nominal level

MIC GAIN: LOW/MID/HIGH (-22[dBv]/-30[dBv]/-38[dBv])

Output connector
HEADPHONES:
Connector 1/8" stereo mini jack, Maximum level 25mW + 25mW @16 Ohms

KORG AUDIO UTILITY SOFTWARE
Windows
* Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition (ServicePack 3 or later),
* CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster, Memory: 256 MB or larger
(512 MB or larger recommended)

Macintosh
* Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later (Intel-based Mac supported)
* CPU Apple G4 800 MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported)
* Memory: 256 MB or larger (512 MB or larger recommended)

SOUND on SOUND Options
AC Adapter - DC 4.5V, center pin positive

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6800
Web: https://www.korgusa.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (11 ratings)
Submitted April 5, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com

"ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE PRODUCT!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a miracle product especially for someone who has seen the evolution of recording gear through the last four decades. It does an amazing job of multi-track recording the old school way using sound on sound. We used to have to record from one tape machine to another to do what this thing does... and still we wouldn't have separate tracks at the end of the process like you have with this unit. Truly an Amazing product!
Sound
Recording from the built in mics is excellent. However, the guitar input is very noisy and electronic sounds like those generated by a hard disk although there's no hard disk in this unit. But that's the kind of electronic sound that is generated by this unit and it finds it's way onto the recording... which is a shame. Only way to control that is to watch the record levels very carefully. But the more you turn it down, the quieter the "noise" but also the quieter you recording - so it's very tricky to get a clean loud recording. I wish it was better.
Features
A power supply would've been very nice and also a custom soft case - especially since the shape of the unit is unusual.
Ease of Use
Easy to use, just need time to read the manual and play around.
Quality
Excellent quality - very well built! Doesn't feel cheap at all.
The Wow Factor
Highly appealing piece of gear... ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE!!!

Musical Background:

Producer, Musican, Writer & Artist.

Musical Style:

Reggae - Dub
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