Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

The KAOSSILATOR is eminently portable, weighing in at 5.43 oz without batteries, and with dimensions of 4.17 x 5.08 x 1.14 inches. Play it alone or add it to your rig for over-the-top, music-making mayhem. You can also snag an optional AC adapter for plugging it in.

RCA/Headphone Outputs The KAOSSILATOR features a dual RCA stereo line out, for quick connection to mixers or interfaces, and a mini headphone out, for using on the go.

What's in the Box Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries 50 different gated arpeggiator types are included.

Loop (Phrase) Recording The KAOSSILATOR can record and playback phrases and patterns that you play on the touch pad--loop style. The slider controls either the gate time or gate speed. Recorded phrases can be up to 8 beats (2 bars of 4/4) in length.

Portable KAOSS Create some chaos anywhere you go. Each time you add a phrase, KAOSSILATOR stacks it on top of the previous phrases you created. You can even add another layer to the loop recording. Use the it as a multi-instrumental musical instrument, sample source, live rig addition, or just a fun way to get your groove on!

Meet your new musical addiction. Lay down your groove with any 50 gate-arpeggiator patterns for even more KAOSS! It lets you control a full two octaves of notes just by touching the pad. Choose from the 31 available scales, and play in any key. The parameters controlled by the X axis and Y axis depend on the preset (for example, a bass synth might feature pitch along the X axis and filter resonance along the Y axis).

Scale/Key Controls It may not have keys, but the Kaossilator can still play a hook. You can also set the root note, including flats and sharps, so you're always in tune no matter how wacked out you get on the effects.

Adjustable BPM and Gated Arpeggiator To get the beat to your desired BPM, you can select a normal MIDI tempo or enter a tap tempo with your finger. Click to enlarge.

Innovative touch-pad control controls separate parameters along X and Y axes.

Features stereo RCA output and headphone jack.

100 Playable Synth Programs The KAOSSILATOR offers 100 unique patches for you to play, from nautral instruments to synth basses and leads, including ten drum patterns and 31 musical patterns. The built-in Gate Arpeggiator repeatedly triggers sounds in sync with the tempo. The results are as simple--or complex--as you desire. Meet your new musical addiction: the KAOSSILATOR from Korg. It's powered with four AA batteries, for up to about five hours of operation. To make sure you're playing in the same mode as everyone else, you can choose what kind of scale to use, from 31 different options. During playback, you can play along. You play the KAOSSILATOR by moving your finger around on (or tapping on) the touchpad, thereby controlling the sound. The portable, travel-friendly KAOSSILATOR runs on batteries or a 4.5v adapter. Sounds include:

• Preset drum/bass grooves with flexible effects
• Fat synth lead sounds
• Acoustic instruments like trumpet, digeridoo, sitar, and more
• Tap-able drum voices
• Extra thick and juicy basses
• Complete chords with filters and other effects
• Space-age sound effects to send your loop beyond the cosmos

Innovative Touch-Pad Control This is what defines Korg's entire KAOSS PAD/KAOSSILATOR series, and what made 'em such a hit. The KAOSSILATOR's user-friendly touch-pad lets you create musical and rhythmic phrases using any of its 100 synth programs, such as leads, basses, realistic instrument sounds, playable drums and drum patterns. This process can be repeated, adding several new layers.