As usual no information on the official Korg website, but through Korg Germany we got a peak at the new pocketsize Kaoss, called the Kaossilator (dynamic phrase synthesizer). It comes packed with 100 sound programs that combine Korg’s modelling synthesizer engine with effects from the KAOSS Pad series.
Its horizontal axis is assigned to note/pitch, while the vertical axis is assigned to parameters such as: cut-off, feedback, or modulation depth, giving you a wide range of performance possibilities. In addition to classic synthesizer sounds, there are faithfully simulated piano, guitar and trumpet sounds as well as looped and one-shot drum sounds. making the KAOSSILATOR a never-ending source of inspiration to stimulate your creativity.
The KAOSSILATOR offers you a choice of 31 different scales, including chromatic and diminished, as well as major and minor blues and pentatonic scales – by using the key setting function, you can play them in any key. In addition to the standard western scales, Korg has included a few more exotic varieties such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga.
The Gate Arpeggiator enables you to produce specific patterns of notes in sync with user specified tempos. Then, to get your creative juices flowing, Loop Recording allows you to record a phrase with a specified number of beats to a maximum of two bars (or measures) and add layers to it. For example you can record a phrase using a synth-lead sound, and then overdub bass or drum sounds. You can build up layers of cool phrases by simply repeating this cycle of selecting, playing, and recording sounds.
KAOSSILATOR SPECIFICATIONS:
* PROGRAMS: 100
* MUSICAL SCALE PATTERNS: 31
* KEY RANGE: +/- 12
* TYPES OF GATE ARPEGGIATOR: 50
* CONNECTORS: LINE OUT: Phono (RCA)
* HEADPHONE: Stereo mini jack
* SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 48kHz
* D-A CONVERSION: 24-bit Linear
* POWER SUPPLY: 4 alkaline AA (LR6) batteries (6V)
* BATTERY LIFE: approximately five hours (with alkaline batteries)
* DIMENSIONS: 106 mm (W) x 129mm (D) x 29 mm (H)
* WEIGHT: 154 g / 5.43 oz. (without batteries)
* OPTIONS: AC adapter ( DC 4.5V )