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Korg KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

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A KAOSS touchpad interface on an ultra-compact synth makes this the most musical fun you can have with just one finger. You get 100 presets from deep basses to ripping LFOs, plus acoustic sounds; 31 scale patterns for phrases; 50 types of gate arpeggiation for rhythmic patterns; and loop recording. Battery power makes it super portable.
  • 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

Korg KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer
The KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer is a pocket-sized musical instrument that matches a KAOSS touchpad interface with 100 of Korg's world-renowned synth sounds and innovative performance features. You can instantly play musical phrases simply by tapping or sliding your finger across the KAOSSILATOR's touchpad—no previous skills required.

The KAOSSILATOR liberates synthesizer sounds from the keyboard. It gives keyboardists, guitarists, and DJs a convenient way to add fresh new elements to band performances or to DJ sets. Even untrained music enthusiasts can 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.

Packed with powerful synth sounds, sound effects, and drum sounds
KAOSSILATOR comes packed with 100 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, to give 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 neverending source of inspiration to stimulate your creativity.

Scale/key setting lets you produce perfect phrases
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 expands your performance possibilities
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 50 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 accelerates your creative power
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.

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  • 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)
  • Battery Life: approximately five hours (with alkaline batteries)
  • Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries
  • Dimensions( W x D x H): 4.17" x 5.08" x 1.14" (106 x 129 x 29 mm)
  • Weight (without batteries): 5.43 oz. (154 g)
  • Options: DC4.5V AC adapter (Sold Separately)

Product Specific Resources
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Korg KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Winter NAMM 2008

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Labor: 1 Year
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-Damage to units used for loan or rental.

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NEW - "TOTAL FIVE STAR KAOSS "
by jj - 1/28/2010 12:16:27 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
hobbyist electronica Tequesta, FL

I got mine for Christmas and within ten minutes of unwrapping it I was making my own music with the touch or tap of a finger. This has to be the easiest to use synthesizer period. It has perfect timing, pitch, scale, gate, unlimited number of overdubs loops and 100 sounds. You can make professional sounding musical phrases that you can modify or play lead over and over. Who needs an I-pod when you can sit and make you own music on the fly this easy. Great Fun ! FIVE STARS

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"Khaos is right!!!!"
by Brandon - 5/22/2009 8:23:14 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
band, for fun, hobby everything Lawson, MO
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Extremely easy to use, with in 30 minutes i had learned everything about it. it even comes with a card that identifies all of the sounds for easy finding. the touch pad is about the size of a laptop touch pad. the pad was smooth and easy to find the notes. everything in a full size synth was there and made easy. the loop key made it easy to get a full song going by your self. everything about this device is perfect, it would be great for live performance and studio recording.

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