Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder
The KAOSSILATOR PRO from Korg is a supercharged version of the popular KAOSSILATOR, offering all of the features of the original while adding a variety of new features as well. The primary tool of the KAOSSILATOR PRO is the touch-sensitive X-Y touchpad, which provides intuitive control of pitch, tone, and other parameters to quickly create original sounds and musical phrases. The unit has over 200 pro-level sounds, including synths, drums, and effects, as well as acoustic instruments. An enhanced PCM sound generator offers realistic drum sounds.
The KAOSSILATOR PRO features a mic input jack and 15 different vocoder programs, making it easy to create unique vocal effects. Assignable program memory buttons let you access up to 8 of your favorite sounds instantly. Loop recording allows layering of internal program sounds and external overdubs. The are 4 loop record banks, each of which allows up to 4 measures of loop recording with easy muting for expressive realtime layering and re-mixing. A gate arpeggiator will repeatedly trigger sounds in sync with the tempo. Convenient slider controls let you adjust the gate time and speed.
You can also choose a key and select one of 32 musical scales to create musical phrases. The X-Y pad can be given a limited note range for even more control. Your loop data, user settings, and program memories can be stored on a SD flash memory card for convenient saving. The unit will even perform double-duty as a MIDI controller for external equipment or MIDI software. Dedicated included software lets you manage loop data, MIDI assignments, and user settings from your computer.
Note! This unit is not compatible with SDHC or SDXC cards.
- Intuitive X-Y Touchpad
- The intuitive touchpad lets you create complex phrases with a single finger. It responds instantly to gestures to create spontaneous changes that were difficult to produce on synthesizers of the past. Horizontal motions control the pitch, while the vertical axis can control tone parameters such as cutoff, feedback, or modulation depth. This makes it easy for anyone to create entirely original sounds and musical phrases
- 200 Programs
- The versatile array of included pro-level sounds features synths, drums, FX and other instruments. These sounds complement all styles of electronic and dance music including techno, house, breaks, hip hop, R&B, reggae, and electro. There are also numerous acoustic instruments such as piano, trumpet, and guitar, providing a further boost to your expressive resources. You can assign your favorite programs to the 8 program memory buttons for instant recall, ensuring that your live performances will be smooth
- Enhanced Drum Sounds
- In addition to the modeling synthesis borrowed from the original KAOSSILATOR, the KAOSSILATOR PRO provides a new PCM sound generator as well, offering even more realistic drum sounds arranged in kits across the X-Y pad. There are 20 different one-shot sounds for kick, snare, and hi-hat, as well as 25 rhythm loop patterns to spark your creativity
- Vocoder Programs
- The KAOSSILATOR PRO features a mic input jack and 15 types of vocoder programs, making it easy to achieve unique sound effects, create robot voices, and more
- 31 Scales
- The 31 types of scales cover a range from chromatic scales to major, minor, blues and beyond. By specifying a scale and key, you can use a single finger to play perfect melodies and phrases that would be difficult to play even on a keyboard. There are also special scales such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga, letting you play phrases that have a distinctive flavor. Another boost in expressive power is provided by the new Note Range function, which lets you specify the range of pitches available on the touchpad from a single octave up to 8 octaves
- Gate Arpeggiator
- Inspired by the EMX-1 and ESX-1 Electribes, the integrated gate arpeggiator allows you to play a pattern of sounds that are always in sync with the tempo, generating phrases that defy imagination. The KAOSSILATOR PRO's slider can control the gate time or gate speed, allowing even more complex phrases to be produced. Tempos can be set manually, or on the fly using the Tap Tempo function
- Loop Recording
- Loop recording can be set for up to 4 measures/16 beats. Your KAOSSILATOR PRO musical performances can be recorded into one of the Loop Recorder Banks. By adding (overdubbing) additional sounds one at a time, you can create amazing loop phrases by repeating the cycle of selecting a sound, playing a phrase, and recording the sound over and over again. The line inputs and mic input allow loop recording using an external audio source. This makes it easy to add a rap, vocal, or audio from an external device to any loop phrase created on the KAOSSILATOR PRO
- Recording Banks
- The unit provides 4 Loop Recording Banks. These banks can be combined for virtually infinite performance possibilities. Each of the loop banks can host infinite overdubs. In addition, each bank can be muted or unmuted, its volume adjusted, and its loop length changed, making dynamic live performances easy for anyone. An unneeded loop can be erased during playback, and a new one recorded, so there's no need to stop the performance
- USB and MIDI
- Standard MIDI in/out connectors and a USB connector let you use your computer to back up the loop recording data, or even drop loops into your favorite DAW. The KAOSSILATOR PRO can also control your software applications or an external MIDI device. The KAOSSILATOR PRO can send or receive MIDI clock as well
- SD Card Storage
- An SD card slot is provided for storing loop data and user settings such as program memories. Favorite phrases can be saved to build up a collection of loop data that will inspire your musical arrangements. SD Card storage also allows you to create the same show with the same loops, night after night. You can also swap loops with other KAOSSILATOR PRO users, or use your data in multiple units
- Dedicated Editor/Librarian Software
- The KAOSSILATOR PRO Editor is a dedicated Mac/Windows software program for managing your recorded loop data, as well as MIDI assignment editor functionality that lets you transform the KAOSSILATOR PRO into a powerful MIDI controller that's set up just the way you want. KAOSSILATOR PRO Editor can be downloaded free of charge from the Korg website
| Program Memory | 200 (Included 15 Effect Programs) |
| Recording | 4 x Loop Recording Banks, Up to 4 Measures or 16 Beats Per Bank |
| Controllers |
1 x X-Y Touchpad 4 x Loop Record Buttons 1 x Gate Arpeggiator Slider 1 x Tap Tempo Button |
| Display | 4-Digit LED |
| Connectors |
1 x Stereo RCA Line Input (2 Jacks, L/R) 1 x 1/4" Mic Input 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Jack 2 x MIDI Connectors (In/Out) 1 x USB Type B Port |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 8.27 x 8.9 x 1.93" (210 x 226 x 49mm) |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.3kg) |
| System Requirements |
Computer with MIDI and/or USB Connectors Windows XP (SP3 or Later), Vista (SP2 or Later), or 7 Mac OS X 10.4. or Later |
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by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Good audio (5)
- Good power output (3)
- Professional functions (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (4)
- Amateur recording (3)
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
Great for developing beats and loops! You could practically do a whole show with just the Kaossilator pro. Great addition to any studio and works well with keyboard controllers, synthesizers, and other instruments. Very easy to use and is hours of fun by itself or added to the rest of your gear. You can also save your loops with a simple sd memory card or with the included software. Also looks great and flashy. A real eye catching piece.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
The Kaoss pad is great fun and i havent stopped playing on it since it arrived! But at the same time im kind of disappointed as i expected more from it. I use my Kaoss pad for vocoder effects which include: delay, beatgrid and actual vocoders. If you are like me and usually compose on an instrument then do not expect every single note you play to harmonise and sound great, because most of the time they dont. It was mainly made for experimental electronic musicians. You can add the arpegiattor to the drums which can make interesting drum lines and it has a few other things like arcade sounds. The BPM work excellent and i can play well in time with the music from my dj set. If you are after buying a synth BUY A SYNTH! This isnt some magical new invention that'll make awesum music in a few clicks! If you're a producer you'd probably be better off buying a heap of VST's instead. The Kaoss pad has no faults in it and is a great product, and i have seen youtubes videos of people using it to its true potential but in the end it all depends on how you're going to use it, but for me it is a little to pricey for fun!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
Great sounds and great fun. Easy to use and excellent for making sounds on your flash pages.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
Cons
- Limited sound
- No way to process sounds
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Professional Recording
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
its very easy to use, very user friendly.
only thing is as a stand alone its a toy,
if you use it with more synths or effects then all its features comes very much in use,
and that is becouse there is no way to process the sounds.the toch pad is the thing that makes it
great and easy to make phrases and to play solos or pads in live or recorded music.i do recommend it as i find it very much in use.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Flippin Amazing
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Life
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
amazing. needs an A to B looping setting, so it can figure out a bpm of whatever you want to loop.
Pros
- Easy-to-use Interface
Cons
Best Uses
- Dj Sets
- Live Performances
- Rap Beats
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
I use this for live performances. It's a great drum machine, an excellent noise box, and a brilliant vocoder. You can do half of the things needed for a great set with this tiny device. KORG makes great products. I use this alongside a microKORG, and it brings the house down. This item is a MUST-HAVE for anyone making beats. Hip-Hop to Deep House, this machine does it all!
Pros
- Kaoss is always fun
Cons
- Kaossilator more fun
Best Uses
- Knock out ideas
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
I picked this up after a night of playing with its little brother (the Kaossilator) with out doing much research. I was very disappointed. I was unimpressed with the sounds also. It seems they used the same unit as their effects processor so some features like the arp switch were located in the back, which seemed odd for something you might want to change often. If you check the Korg forum you will see all the feature requests that are being asked for. With future firmware upgrades this could be a great unit but untill I hear these features added I chose to return the unit.
Pros
- Diversity
- fun
- Intuitive
- Quality
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Live performance
- Tapping creativity
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
I got this KoPro after feeling I had maxed out my creativity on the original Kaossilator. I've been using it every day for the last 3 weeks. I love it. I didn't like how the x/y pad felt at first but quickly got used to it. It has a slightly different feel than the O.K. (original Kaossilator). I have my debut gig at a music festival the first of June and the KoPro is going to be the foundation of sound I create. I am starting to feel really confident in it. Several things I wish were better. If I'm only allowed 200 synth settings, you would think Korg would have the ability to put banks of sound as a testable and downloadable feature on their website to let me choose what sounds I have on my KoPro. I would think most people would have several favorite synth settings, then some that are functional, and then some they will never use. Give me a list of 2,000 sounds to choose from and let me load the 200 settings. I would also like to be able to save and load my saved songs faster. Doesn't seem that the memory is very fast. As a midi-controller, I was disappointed to figure out that controlling the sound module I wanted to control from the xy pad was too cumbersome to make it worth while. I'm sure it may work for some sound modules you are interested in controlling but if you think you're gonna plug it into a drum machine and Gate/Arp the drum sounds... you got another thing coming.
Overall, I still love it. I can not imagine life without the KoPro now that it's mine. I saved up and could not wait to get it and now that it's here I can't stop playing with it. Although there is some functionality I'd love to see added, I am very happy with the functionality already there. If you focus on that, the music you make is not restrained by genre. My imagination is really being tapped for the first time musically.
Pros
- 15 effect programs
- 200 Amazing Sounds
- 31 Scales
- Dedicated software
- Gate Arpeggiator
- Loop Recording
- SD Memory Storage
- USB MIDI
- Vocodor
- X-Y Realtime Control
Cons
- none
Best Uses
Comments about Korg KAOSSILATOR PRO Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer/Loop Recorder:
When Korg came out with the first kaossilator I was blown away. But now they took all the feedback we gave them and created ultimate kaoss! Even if your not a musician or producer you will love this piece of hardware!
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- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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