Korg K02 Kaossilator 2 Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

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Korg K02 Kaossilator 2 Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

Korg K02 Kaossilator 2 Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer introducing with unique interface provides melodies and phrases to be performed by simply sliding or tapping a finger across the Kaoss touchpad. Horizontal motions control the pitch; vertical motions control aspects of the tone such as filter cutoff, feedback, or modulation depth. While using a drum kit program, various sounds can be played concurrently, and you can even perform the touchpad as if it were a drum pad.

The instinctive design and wondrous flexibility of the touchpad enable users who are not keyboard players to operate easily, as well as creating performances comfortable with tonal changes. It comes with 150 ready-to-play sounds cover a wide range of styles including hip-hop, dubstep, house, new disco, and electro. Also, the Kaossilator 2 presents a solid set of synth sounds such as synth bass, synth lead, acoustic sounds such as piano or guitar, and still sound effects for DJ use.

The 15 Drum Kits included in the Kaossilator 2. All Drum Kit consists of instruments such as snare, kick, and hi-hat. Besides, 25 Rhythm Loop designs let you create drum phrases easily by moving your finger. The special lineup of sounds covers various genres, so you'll be assured to find the drum sounds you want. Utilize the Key setting to stipulate the musical key or root. Pick any of 35 scales, ranging from modern scales such as chromatic, minor blues, and major pentatonic, as well as unusual scales such as Ryukyu, Spanish, and Raga.

Significant fifty built-in gate arpeggiator guides can automatically create phrases and beats by simply moving a finger across the touchpad. Being a new skill of the Kaossilator 2, you can now edit the arpeggiator's gate time and rhythm settings so that musical phrases are produced exactly as you expected.

This Kaossilator 2's Loop Recording also feature can overdub touchpad play as many times as you like. By appending layer upon layer to an easy phrase, it's easy for anyone to produce amazingly intricate tracks. Thanks to the Scale and Key settings, the outcomes will always sound musically relevant, every time. While dual Loop Recording banks can be used singly or used together for absolutely dramatic results.

By combining the two-loop recording banks, you can generate new performances that were not possible on more advanced Kaossilator units. Various sounds and phrases can be recorded onto all of the two loops. Undesired loops can be obliterated and rerecorded while playback continues, so you'll be capable to create DJ-like performances on the Kaossilator 2 without the sound ever stopping.

Korg Kaossilator 2 gives both an auxiliary mic input as well as an internal mic. This blend allows the loop recording of nearly any audio source. Also, you can simply mix different audio sources, so that as a loop phrase built using the Kaossilator 2's internal sounds performs in the background, you can easily overdub your own vocal, rap, or another external sound, or appreciate a loop recording session with a musical assistant such as a guitarist.

A microSD card can be employed to save loop recording data. In addition, concerts played on the Kaossilator 2 can be recorded using the original recorder, and stored on the card. While an essential musical idea starts to take shape, it can simply be saved, and can also be used later as part of studio production. You can utilize the Kaossilator 2 together with Korg's iKaossilator app for the iPhone/iPad. This enables audio data to be transferred between the iKaossilator and Kaossilator 2 and allows you to use the two devices in a BPM-synchronized performance.

Product Features:

• Play the synthesizer easily by using your finger to stroke, tap, or rub the touchpad.
• 150 built-in sounds incorporate every style of dance music.
• PCM sound engine serves up genuine drums.
• Note Range and Scale Key eliminate wrong notes.
• Adjustable gate time with built-in gate arpeggiator and swing settings.
• Loop Recording enables the creation of layered phrases with countless overdubs.
• Two Loop Recording banks let DJ-Style mutes and cross-fades.
• Record utilizing the built-in mic, or use the mic input for a recording of external input.
• MicroSD/SDHC card slot for recorded performances and storing loops.
• Operation linked with KORG iKaossilator for iPhone.
• Simple to read screen uses high-visibility organic EL (OEL) display.
• VALUE slider provides smooth parameter control.
• Built-in speaker and battery operation for on-the-go enjoyment.

Product Details:

• Brand: Korg
• Model Number: K02
• Programs:150
• Program Categories: Bass (30), Lead (25), Chord (25), SE (20), Drum (15), Acoustic (10), Drum Patterns (25)
• Scales:35
• Key Range: ±12
• Gate Arpeggiator: 50 patterns
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit linear
• Output connectors: Headphone Output (stereo mini jack type)
• Input connectors: Mic Input (stereo mini jack type)
• Data Storage:
• microSD card (512MB - 2GB)
• microSDHC card (2GB - 16GB) *SDXC card cannot be used.
• Power Supply:
• Optional AC adapter-ready (DC4.5V)
• AA batteries (Nickel-Metal Hydride battery or alkaline battery) x 2
• Battery Life: 5 hours (Power Saving: On, with Nickel-Metal Hydride battery)
• Accessories: Owner’s Manual, AA batteries x2 (for verifying operation)
• Options: AC adapter-ready (DC4.5V available from Korg)
• Dimensions: 76 mm x 128 mm x 25 mm 
• Weight: 105 g (without batteries)

• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer details: Korg
• Packer details: Korg
• Importer details: Korg