The Korg CX-3 is 61-note, fully polyphonic electronic organ keyboard, devoted entirely to the faithful recreation of the sound and behavior of the classic tone wheel organs and rotating speaker cabinets we've all heard, but have never actually had to carry.
The CX-3 incorporates Korg's highly advanced sound modeling technology, called REMS, and recreates in uncanny detail, familiar nuances ranging from amplifier "growl" to percussive key-clicks, replete with 2 sets of drawbars, and a number of other real-time controllers. The natural wood finish imparts a classic look as well.
The high level of programmability buried in the CX-3, and well-developed MIDI implementation, means that players have access to not only the classic and familiar combo tone wheel sounds, but also to new and original sounds that cannot be produced by the "real thing", which is exciting for the more adventurous devotee of these venerated instruments.
The CX-3 is also comparatively light in weight, and reasonably priced, which is very good news for working musicians who want the classic tone wheel organ sound, but can't deal with the weight and the price tag.
| Keyboard | 61 Keys |
| Polyphony | Full Keyboard Polyphony |
| Multitimbral | 2-Part |
| Synthesis Method | Tone Wheel Organ Modeling |
| Presets |
64 x Normal Mode(A1-H8) 64 x EX Mode(A1-H8) |
| User Memory | No |
| Effects |
1 x Rotary Speaker 1 x Vibrato/Chorus 1 x Reverb 1 x Overdrive |
| Sequencer | No |
| Controllers |
2 x 9-Drawbar Sets Side Panel Controls: 3 x Rotary Effect Control Buttons 2 x Vibrato/Chorus Upper/Lower Buttons 1 x Vibrato/Chorus Control Knob 2 x Drawbars Select Buttons 3 x Percussion Control Buttons 1 x Master Level Control Knob 2 x Bass/Treble Tone Control Knobs 1 x Reverb Offset Knob 1 x Expression/Overdrive Control knob 1 x Preset/Manual Select Button 1 x Edit Button 1 x Split Selector Button 1 x Display Button 1 x EX Mode Button 1 x Edit Button 1 x Global Select Button 1 x Write/Enter Button 1 x Exit Button 8 x Program Select Buttons(1-8) 2 x Check/Advance Buttons 2 x Increment/Decrement Buttons 1 x 1/4" Expression Pedal In 2 x 1/4" Assignable Control/Switch Pedal Inputs |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Sample RAM | No |
| Outputs |
2 x 1/4"(Left, Right)TS Phone 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Out MIDI Out, Thru |
| Inputs |
1 x 1/4" Expression Pedal In 2 x 1/4" Assignable Control/Switch Pedal Inputs 1 x MIDI In |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| SCSI | No |
| Internal Storage | No |
| External Storage | MIDI SysEx |
| Display | 20-Character VFD |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.6 x 15.9 x 5.8" (1082 x 403 x 148mm) |
| Weight | 37.5 lb (17 kg) |
| Specialties |
Classic Tone Wheel Organ Emulation Classic Wood Finish Comprehensive Control Section |
This is a special order item. Est. arrival at B&H is 6-10 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of shipment.