KORG news

June 2008
Korg D3200 32-Track Hard Disk Recording Workstation
Korg's renowned D-series of digital recording studios welcomes the new D3200 Digital Recording Studio. The D3200 is the first in its class to provide up to 32 tracks of simultaneous playback and up to 12 tracks of simultaneous recording to support high channel-count projects – such as recording a live band. The powerful mixer section includes 40 input channels plus a great set of high-quality effects that employ KORG's renowned "REMS" modeling technology.
More info: www.musiciansnews.com

June 2008
Korg Unveils Stylish, Compact nanoSERIES Controllers
Korg unveils three products in its new nanoSeries of slimline USB-powered controllers. The intuitive nanoKEY™, nanoPAD™ and nanoKONTROL™ offer advanced functionality combined with Korg's renowned reliability in a choice of compact control surfaces. Specifically designed for musicians who need the power of a professional controller, the nanoSeries easily fits on top of a workstation, in front of a laptop, on a recording console or anywhere else users need control over their DAW, virtual instruments/effects or DJ software. At 12.6" W x 3.27" H x 0.55" D and 0.49 Lbs., the 25-key velocity-sensitive nanoKEY is a MIDI keyboard controller that provides a great feel and maximum expressivity in an ultra-compact package. The keys can be set to send MIDI control data, via the CC MODE button, for control over any MIDI assignable parameters within the software being used. An Octave Shift up/down function yields immediate access to the entire MIDI note range, and Pitch up/down and Modulation buttons offer even greater expressivity.
More info: www.activemusician.com

April 2008
Korg Ships The Pitchblack™ Pedalboard-Ready Tuner
Korg is now shipping the pitchblack™ tuner, part of its newly-created advanced tuner series. It combines high precision and functionality in a rugged die-cast aluminum package designed to withstand the rigors of road use. The pitchblack is the size of a compact effect unit but boasts a large, easy-to-read LED display providing superb visibility in all lighting conditions and from any angle. Equipped with 100% true bypass, the pitchblack ensures that a player's tone remains intact and uncolored, whether the tuner is used independently or in a pedalboard as part of a chain of effects. The tuner's 9-Volt DC output jack makes it possible to cascade power to other pedals when chaining effects. The pitchblack's precise tuning accuracy, ±1 cent, is supported by four different tuning modes: Meter, Full Strobe, Half Strobe and Mirror. Meter mode is analogous to a needle-style meter. In Full Strobe mode, the LED meter stops streaming and both tuning guide LEDs light up when the correct pitch is achieved. In Half Strobe mode, the LEDs flow to the right of center if the instrument is sharp and to the left of center if it is flat; when the correct pitch is achieved, only the center LED lights up.
More info: www.activemusician.com

March 2008
Korg Offers 512 New Sounds For The M3 Workstation
As part of its unparalleled commitment to providing end users with ongoing enhancements for its flagship music workstation the M3, Korg has recently created 512 additional Programs which are now available as a free download from Korg's website. Created in direct response to customer feedback around the world, the new Programs cover a number of essential sounds, such as classic keyboards, guitars, basses, brass, woodwinds and more. These new Programs double the internal EDS Programs available on the M3, from the current 512 Programs to 1024, increasing functionality, versatility and creative options. Included are a number of nuanced pianos; vintage electric pianos, reed pianos and clavinets; acoustic strings and vintage string keyboard sounds; brass and woodwinds, featuring new multi-instrument combinations; realistic guitar sounds modeled after a wide variety of amp types and sizes; and classic analog synths. Also released is a collection of 128 Combinations which blends the EXB-RADIAS synthesis option with the onboard EDS Programs. It covers a wide assortment of sounds, from playable splits and layers, to imaginative soundscapes, to examples of triggering the RADIAS vocoder with drum grooves from KARMA.
More info: www.activemusician.com

February 2008
Korg PA1X PRO 76-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard
A composer's workstation with powerful, intuitive interface and stunning sounds. The Korg PA1X Pro piano keyboard descends from the smash Pa80 machine, but re-designed and enhanced. RX technology powers every sound, every function and every feature. Includes a TC Electronics Helicon Voice Processor featuring EQ, pro quality effects (reverb, chorus, etc.), voice doubling and 4-voice harmony processor. Designed and shaped specifically for vocals. The Korg keyboard includes a dedicated high quality mic preamp to give your vocals the highest-quality sound possible.
More info: www.musicgearreview.com

February 2008
NAMM08: Korg’s Kolored Keys: Korg introduces limited edition Camouflage X50 and reverse-color key microKORG
Korg has unveiled special limited edition versions of its X50 and microKORG synths. They say that each new model has a distinct look that offers players a unique stage presence as well as built-in collector’s value.
With aesthetics that Korg believe are both retro and contemporarily hip, each synth features a bold design: the body of the Limited Edition X50 (X50-CF) is covered in a camouflage finish, and the Limited Edition microKORG (microKORG-BK) features vintage-style, reverse-color keys (the black and white colors are reversed). Both keyboards provide the same functions and features as their regular line counterparts.
More info: www.sonicstate.com

January 2008
Announcing Proto Rock Version 1.2 - "Radias Rock" for the Korg M3 Radias Expansion Board
Not just another sound library, Kid Nepro's "Proto Rock" for the Korg M3 is more like a software program. Regular updates will be released and all Proto Rock owners will be able to update for a small fee.
Proto Rock Version 1.2 - "Radias Rock", the first update is now available and contains sixteen new combis designed for the M3 Radias expansion board.
Options are as follows:
1- Original Proto Rock will still be $60. - For M3 owners that do not own the Radias expansion board.
2- Proto Rock with 16 combo Radias Rock Update: $75. * Radias Expansion Required
3- Registered Proto Rock owners can update to Radias Rock 1.2 for $15.
Kid Nepro will also be running specials linking sounds from their sample city vault to all registered users. Build up your M3 and sample sound libraries all at the same time with a great selection of sounds from The Patch King.
More info including Proto Rock and Radias Rock demos at: www.kidnepro.com/

December 2007
Karma-Lab Releases KARMA Oasys Software
Karma-Lab has released KARMA Oasys Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg OASYS ($169). KO allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA function, in ways that are not possible on the OASYS alone. Whether you're creating sounds from scratch or using the factory sounds, KO's visual controls and displays provide the ultimate insight and learning tool for anyone who wants to better understand the KARMA Function.
For more information, visit their web site at www.karma-lab.com

December 2007
Free KORG Product Spotlight e-zine
Keyboard is offering you a fabulous opportunity to get deep into the latest and hippest KORG gear with a free KORG Product Spotlight e-zine. You’ll get essential info on KORG’s M3 workstation, D888 mixer, KP3 Kaoss Pad, Pa800 keyboard, R3 synth, Zero mixers, and Oasys 1.3 software — as well as helpful tips and performance applications.
From: Keyboard Magazine


December 2007
Inside Synthesis Series Starts Monday 10th with Korg MS2000!!
Following hot on the heels of our Top 5 Greatest Samplers, Sonic State’s upcoming series will be exploring the inner-secrets of Synthesis.
Ever wondered how to get drum sounds from an analog synth? Multi-line sequencing using just an LFO - is it possible? All this and more will be revealed over the coming weeks in our new series Inside Synthesis.
Your host William H. takes you on a journey through synthesis techniques as applied to a fine collection of synthesizers - not limited to but including a Korg MS2000, Ensoniq ESQ-1, Polivoks, Nord G2, DX-7 and a prototype Mattson Modular synth.
First up, we explore the drum sound capabilities of the Korg MS2000 - creating multiple sounds from a single timbre. So, make a date for Monday 10th December and then every other Monday after that.
From: Sonicstate.


Kid Nepro Announces The Release Of Proto Rock - New Sounds for Korg M3 Sampler/Workstation
"Proto Rock", The first release of sounds for the Korg M3 sampling workstations is now available from The Patch King.
This new collection includes 64 new programs and 64 new combis for the Korg M3 and M3m sampling workstations. It also contains over 50 megs of new multi samples and a wide variety of instruments geared towards fans of Classic Rock from the 60's and 70's. The new multi samples contain sounds from Kid Nepro's Prophet VS, Mellotron, Super Jupiter and Effectron libraries combining the sound of classic vintage synthesizers with the M3's large selection of multi samples and effects. Features extensive real-time control via the KARMA Realtime Controls and the other controllers (joystick and switches). The result is a great mix of vintage and modern sounds. It's classic rock meets 21st century technology at it's best.
Form: kidnepro.com


Updates to Korg KP3 and Radias
Users of Korg's Radias synth workstation and the KP3 Kaoss Pad can download updates for their machines.
The Radias update, available from Korg's support web site, brings with it a number of new features to the synth, such as additional destinations for the Virtual Patch function, support for Korg's Komponent system (which allows connection to the M3 sampling workstation) and Windows Vista and Intel Mac compatibility for the Radias Sound Editor. Also available is a collection of sounds that have been created using the new features in the update. For full details on both these updates, visit www.korguksupport.co.uk.
From: soundonsound.com


Pro-Sounds releases LD-50 for OASYS LAC-1 Synthesizers
Pro-Sounds has announced the immediate availability of ‘LD-50’ for Korg's LAC-1 synthesizers on the OASYS workstation. Chloridecone, Kasugamycin, Transfluthrin...Go ahead, try and pronounce them, we dare you! And if you think the names are hard, wait until you hear the sounds behind them!
LD-50 KLC-OASYS Edition is comprised of 189 programs and 61 combies in PCG format. These new sounds, designed by Electronic Emergency, are some of the most lethal you'll ever come across for the Korg OASYS LAC-1. The LD-50 Sound-Set comes complete With hard-hitting basses, furious leads, raging sequences, and much more; every preset is designed to bring these classic synths out from the past, and into the future.
From: hitsquad.com


KP3 Kaoss Pad Updated
Korg has just released the new KP3 Kaoss Pad Version 2.0, which offers a whole selection of user-requested features and provides a number of additional improvements to functionality.
The KP3 built on the KAOSS legacy with added capability and features. Now, say Korg, version 2.0 for the KP3 takes those features even further, providing greater flexibility in the areas of effects and sampling functionality. The Version 2.0 package, which includes the version upgrade, a newly revised 2.0 Editor Librarian for Mac and PC and all instructional documents is available worldwide as a free download from your local Korg website.
From: sonicstate.com

New D888 video from AES NYC
Korg's D-series of digital recorders are acclaimed for their high audio quality and easy operation and the user-friendly presentation of the D888 will be familiar to anyone who has ever sat in front of a traditional analog mixer. Basically the D888, which has been around for a while now, is quite unique in the way it is an eight track digital recorder that can be used as an eight input/eight output in-line mixer and Korg are now bundling Cubase LE with it to make it an even more attractive proposition.
From: sonicstate.com

New M3 video from AES NYC
A new video with M3 and Radius together is available from Sonicstate.com.
From: sonicstate.com

SampleMoog Now Shipping - the Moog Synth Anthology Virtual Instrument
MODENA, Italy — IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that SampleMoog(TM), the Moog(TM) Synth Anthology Virtual Instrument, a cooperation between IK Multimedia, Moog Music(R) and Sonic Reality, is now shipping. SampleMoog(TM) includes the sounds of all the most sought-after Moog synthesizers spanning the entire Moog history, in an easy-to-use, sample-based virtual instrument “powered by SampleTank,” available as a plug-in for popular DAWs and as a standalone application for Mac and PC., 16 highly acclaimed Moog synthesizers have been meticulously sampled and expertly programmed by IK and Sonic Reality’s sound designers. There are over 600 multi-sampled sounds with over 1,000 preset patches totaling more than 4GB of samples in SampleMoog, from the rarest vintage models to the most modern top of the range Moog synthesizers, including:, Modular Moog 3C, Modular Moog 15, Modular Moog 55, Minimoog(R) Model D, Polymoog, Moog Taurus(TM) I, Moog Prodigy, Moog Multimoog, Moog Vocoder, Moog/Realistic Concertmate MG-1, Moog Source, Moog Rogue, Memorymoog, Etherwave(R) Theremin, Moog Voyager(R), Moog Little Phatty(R).
From: musicindustrynewswire.com

september 2007
KORG Announces OS Update for OASYS
Korg announces the release of system version 1.3 for OASYS synthesizer.
In addition new features, new version of KARMA (2.1), two more optional expansions: the MOD-7 (Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer), and the EXs-3 (Brass & Woodwinds Expansion sample library).
OASYS software version 1.3 will be available in October 2007, as a free download from www.korguser.net. EXs-3 is expected to be available in mid-November.

July 2007
Korg USA presents ProSessions Artist Practice Videos Online

Korg USA has introduced a new, artist-driven educational feature on their website.
ProSessions is a monthly series of metronome-based practice videos featuring a lineup of professional musicians such as guitarists, keyboardists, percussionists and bassists. They are designed to help players learn from the pros to get the most out of their practice time and sharpen their timing.
From www.activemusician.com


september 2007
Korg Announce Pandora PX5D
Pocket-sized multi-effects processor for guitar now includes USB audio interfaceKorg have announced the Pandora PX5D multi-effects processor for guitar. The PX5D is the first in Korg’s Pandora series to provide a USB/audio interface for direct connection to a desktop or laptop computer allowing it, say Korg, to be used in conjunction with your audio sequencer software - or the bundled Ableton Live Lite 6 Korg Edition recording software - to make multi-track recordings of CD quality.
As with all Pandora devices, you get a multitude of effects. These include: 180 variations of classic and cutting-edge guitar amps, bass amps, cabinets plus classic and new effects; 200 multi-effect programs (100 user/100 preset); 744 rhythm and bass patterns; a Phrase Trainer function (maximum 80 seconds); a built-in tuner.
Korg has made it easy for you to quickly build up tracks by creating chains of rhythm and bass patterns and specifying the chord changes for them. You can also store your favourite effects programs in four banks, and switch between them with a single touch. Alternatively, you can jam along with an external audio source such as a CD, MD or MP3 player – just input it via the AUX jack or USB connector and the PX5D will help you to transpose the key and/or cancel the bass.

Pocket-Sized Kaoss
Korg announce the Kaossilator dynamic phrase synthesizer
The next innovation in Korg’s line of DJ tools has arrived. The Kaossilator is a new battery-powered pocket-sized instrument featuring Korg synth sounds alongside innovative performance features - Korg say that anyone can instantly play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding their finger across the Kaossilator’s touch pad.
While the Kaossilator has been designed to offer untrained musical enthusiasts a new level of musical involvement and fun, it is also aimed at keyboardists, guitarists and DJs looking for a convenient way to add fresh new elements to a band performance or DJ set. Korg say that the Kaossilator is a portable Korg synthesizer delivering maximum flexibility in an ultra-compact body, with battery operation that allows you to jam anywhere.

Korg M3 Sounds On The Way
Kid Nepro announces Proto Rock – programs and combis for Korg M3 series
Kid Nepro has released three audio demos from their upcoming collection of sounds for the Korg M3 sampling workstation.
Proto Rock will contain 64 new programs and 64 new combis. It will also include several new multisamples. The exact amount has not been determined yet.www.kidnepro.com

Magnificent Seven
Korg announce the Creative Kontrol Pack 3 with seven top software titles bundled with their controllers. Korg have announced the Creative Kontrol Pack 3, a collection of top software titles for use with the KORG microKONTROL, KONTROL49 and padKONTROL. They believe the pack is perfect for dance music creation and performance.Live Lite 6 Korg Edition,Reason Adapted 3.0 for KORG,UVI Korg Edition 2,Lounge Lizard Session,Ultra Analog Session,Pianoteq lite Korg edition,M1 Le.www.sonicstate.com

July 18, 2007
KorgReleases OS Version 1.5 for Pa800 Arranger Keyboard
Operating System Version 1.5 for the Pa800, Korg's most recent arranger keyboard, has been released. As usual, the new OS is freely downloadable from Korg Italy's web site, and is easily installed by the user.
The new operating system includes important new features and enhancements, such as dual MP3 files playback, MP3 recording, Guitar Mode, a Master EQ and direct on-screen manipulation of sliders and knobs - and much more.www.korgpa.com