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Korg’s brand-new Music Workstation, the KRONOS unveiled at the recent 2011 NAMM show. Kronos is more than a new instrument. It is a single keyboard instrument that brings together multiple synthesis sound engines in Kronos. Korg Kronos features 61-keys, 73-keys or 88-keys, the 61-keys features semi-weighted action whereas, the 73 and 88-keys feature fully weighted hammer-action keyboard. Kronos boasts a complete nine different synthesis sound engines, new interactive performance features, as well as a host of tactile elements, including a new 8″ color touch screen, for easy access to parameters and real time control.

The foundation of any keyboard instrument is the piano and no workstation would be complete without piano sounds, and the Kronos is no exception – a choice of acoustic piano; German Model D – grand and Japanese C Model – robust (presumably based on Steinway and Yamaha grands, respectively) pianos are available using the SGX-1 engine, and each has been sampled at eight velocity levels per key. Their realism is further augmented by the fact that none of the samples are looped, and both models recreate the sound of key and pedal noise, and sympathetic string resonance. Naturally, classic electric piano sounds are also incorporated and are accessible via the EP-1 engine and these sounds are generated on the fly using what Korg call Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS) technology. Six electric piano models are available and due to their synthesized nature each can be extensively tweaked. The EPS-1 engine also includes emulations of cabinets, amps, speaker and vintage effects.

Additionally, a tonewheel organ model is also present, and this comes courtesy of the CX-3 engine. Another modelled affair, this recreates the sound of the classic Hammond organ, complete with valve amplifier, vibrato/chorus and the obligatory Leslie cabinet. The imperfections of the original, including leakage, tonewheel noise and pitch instability, have also been obsessively analysed and recreated. STR-1 is a string-synthesis engine, besides generates guitar, harp, harpsichord, clavinet and other real stringed-instrument sounds, user can also create entirely new sounds. It also allows user to use the synthesis engine to process external audio sources, via the Kronos input jacks. The remaining five sound-generation engines are based either on traditional synthesis techniques or classic hardware synthesizers. The MS20 EX and Polysix EX emulations from Korg  Legacy collection have been incorporated here, with MS20 patching achieved via the touchscreen, and the Polysix EX featuring the original classic arpeggiator.

Korg KRONOS Music Workstation, there is a lot to mention about this monstrous music workstation and many more than could be mentioned here. The portable keyboard comes complete with all of the extras required of a modern workstation, and has exceeded the demands of the modern player. The KRONOS is  a single keyboard instrument designed for live performing musicians,  artists creating in a studio or computer-based production environment and for musicians and sound designers seeking the ultimate synthesizer. Weight 12.5 kg,  20.3 kg and 23 kg respectively.

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The Korg microSampler Sampling Keyboard is the third addition to Korg’s microSeries family. The microSampler features a compact sampling keyboard with a gooseneck microphone, 37 new Natural Touch micro keyboard with velocity sensing, 14-voices Polyphony, LCD display; 37 LEDs above keys, Effects; 21 Types – Compressor, Filter, 4-Band EQ, Distortion, Reverb, Delay, L/C/R Delay, Auto-Panning Delay, Modulation Delay, Tape Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Modulation, Grain Shifter, Pitch Shifter, Talking Modulator and Looper, Time stretch, Sampling modes; One-Shot, Gate, Loop, Key Gate and Auto-Next, Sampling rates; 48 kHz, 24 kHz, 12 kHz, 6 kHz.

The Korg microSampler provides a fast and easy way to integrate creative audio sampling into any musical scenario. The customised backlit LCD makes the microSampler ease of use for both music beginners and professional musicians. The mini size full fledge keyboard instrument’s five sampling modes have re-sampling in every mode. The Auto Next sampling automatically creates ready-to-use time-sliced samples during recording. While the Key Gate sampling enables users to grab multiple samples of varying lengths from incoming audio by a simple touch on the desired key, all in real-time. The entire output can be routed through the effect, played by the pattern sequencer and re-sampled as a single sound. The time stretch feature enable users to change the tempo without affecting the pitch. All editing tools are included like, Normalize, Truncate, Start and End trim, with selectable sample rates that range from beyond CD clarity down through a Lo-Fi vintage vibe.

The Korg microSampler also provides tons of preset sounds for instant music-making. The twenty-one effects borrowed from Korg’s KAOSS PAD series, can be applied to any sound while re-sampling, allowing the effects to be used over and over again for more sonic expression. The front panel provides a cradle for holding MP3 or audio player. The portable keyboard can runs on batteries (6 AAA Alkaline batteries for approximately 4 hours) and  weight merely 4.19 lbs.  The entire sampling keyboard has been designed for comfort, speed and playability.

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The NEW portable Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano comes in both 73-key and 88-key, Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard. As the name says it all, this new vintage keyboard will cure those who are addicted to vintage keys, while at the same time fulfilled the wishes of those who yearn for both classic and timeless keyboards, all in one instrument.

Korg is prudent with details, the on-board effects provide spot-on recreations of studio techniques, amp chassis, stomp-box pedals, and speaker cabinets transformed these sounds into coveted classics. Additionally, the SV-1 incorporates Korg’s Real eXperience (RX) Technology whereby each sound is a detailed and authentic recreation, accurately capturing the full range of expression and dynamics of the original. The 36 sounds in the SV-1 span electric pianos, acoustic pianos, clavs, organs, strings, and even a couple of synths for good measure. Besides the robust sound system you can hear the real mechanics of all the instruments behind the way the sound comes out. The acoustic piano sound is very intuitive, and that is a very hard thing to model on many keyboards.

If you have played vintage keys before you will notice that when you play Korg SV-1, it is the keys and the incredible sound which make you feel like this is something that you had played before. The touch of this lends itself to the classic sounds. The RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action is the finest keyboard, with a solid, responsive feel. The authentic hammer weighting gets progressively lighter as you go up the keyboard, just like playing an authentic piano. The groovy, retro-styled Korg SV-1 73 Portable keyboard weight 38.5 lbs whereas the SV-1 88 weight 45.3 lbs. Check out its cool features and you will understand what I mean.

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