KORG news 2007
December 2007Karma-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 2007Korg 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.
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ocket-Sized KaossKorg 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 SevenKorg 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