Korg Kaossilator

Sticks, picks and blisters? No thanks!

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Intuative X/Y touch interface

Much as we love strumming, plucking, tinkling and drumming, we’ve never played an instrument as ludicrously addictive as the incredible Korg Kaossilator. This multi-instrumental portable synth lets everyone, from pro muso to talentless wannabe, create unbelievable music on the move by simply tapping or sliding a finger across its touch pad. Sticks, picks and blisters? No thanks!

Listen to the Kaossilator:

Here's a couple of tracks we knocked up in the office (Flash required)

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a bumbling boyband reject, the battery-operated Kaossilator will blow you away with its amazing samples. Even if you’ve never touched an instrument you’ll soon be recording, looping and stacking, and creating musical works as simple or as complex as you fancy!

With just a few taps you can access and tweak 100 synth or percussive sounds (guitar, bass, snare, crazy sound effects, etc), manipulate various drum sounds, play in any one of 31 scales in any key, and utilise 50 types of gate arpeggiation to perform complex rhythmic patterns.

Imagine a ‘Wheels on the Bus’ techno remix to accompany this picture

Yes, we realise we’re making this sound more challenging than building a cathedral out of runny custard but it’s not. In fact it’s virtually impossible to make this thing sound bad. Just imagine that DJ function you’ve got on your mobile phone, throw in an intuitive touch screen and times it by a kajillion. You'll almost feel guilty belting out such toe-tapping stuff this effortlessly. It’s truly unputdownable. And thanks to a headphone socket you can get your groove on anywhere. You might even create a future smash on the 8.15 to Euston.

Phono/RCA outputs

Despite its user-friendly interface, the Kaossilator is perfectly capable of holding its own in any pro scenario and can be used as a sample source (anyone for the Space Invaders stomp?) or even a live rig. Simply hook it up using the RCA outputs and blast out the jam. Or something like that.

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The Kaossilator is currently creating a right buzz in the music bizz. And that’s no surprise, because in a world of Doherty’s, Dannii’s and superstar DJs, making music with virtually no effort (or discernable talent) is definitely the way forward. If you can’t beat ‘em…

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Technical Support:

01908-857130 Opening Hours 10am - 12.30pm, 2pm - 4.30pm, Mon-Fri
or email at support@korg.co.uk

Dimensions:

Approximately 10.6cm (W) x 12.9cm(D) x 2.9cm (H)
Weight: 154g / 5.43 oz. (without batteries)

Battery Requirements:

Requires 4xAA Batteries (test batteries included, but battery life may vary)
Battery life approximately 5 hours with alkaline batteries
Can also be powered with an AC adaptor (not included)

Features:

Pocket sized musical synthesiser
Easy to use. Intuative touch pad is quick to learn - no previous musical experience required
100 powerful sound programs including leads, accoustic, bass, chords, effects and drums
31 scale patterns let you easily play a wide variety of perfect phrases
50 types of gate arpeggiation for complex rhythmic patterns
Loop Recording allows multiple phrase overdubbing for complete grooves
Output stereo audio via the built in headphone jack with volume or use the phono/RCA audio-out jacks
Portable. Runs on 4 AA Batteries

Full Specifications:

Different Sound Programs: 100
Musical Scale Patterns: 31
Key Range: +/- 12
Types of Gate Arpeggiator: 50
Stereo Playback
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
D-A Conversion: 24-bit Linear
Programs: 100 including synth basses and leads, natural instruments, chorded sounds and drum sounds
Drum Patterns: 10
Musical Patterns: 31
Types of Gated Arpeggiators: 50
Key Range: ±12
Connectors: Stereo line out (Dual Phono/RCA), mini headphone out
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
DA Conversion: 24-bit linear
Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries
AC Adapter: Optional AC adapter-ready, not included

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Hybrid's Mike Truman demos the Kaossilator
Rik, London - 18th Feb 2009

Video URL: http://www.firebox.com/video/2034

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Press Reviews...

Touchscreen gadgetry continues to be all the rage, and this multitouch devise is one of the most compelling we've come across...
PC Advisor - Apr '09

This dynamic phrase synthesizer has a huge array of beats, synth and instrumental noises built in. Play with the touchpad for some crazy old school analogue effects and loops.
Loaded - Apr '09

With a few taps on the touchscreen, you can access over 100 synth and percussive sounds and samples for music-making fun.
What Mobile - Mar '09

..is the first synthesiser that can fit in your hand - it would have saved Jean-Michel Jarre a lot of leaping about between banks of synths if it had been out in the eighties.
Live - Mar '09

"It's a portable unit, featuring 100 synth or percussion sounds, 31 scales and 50 arpeggiators; and it's a great way to make music on the move."
PC Format - Mar '09

"The deeply alluring prospect of a pocket synthesiser is brought to life by Korg in the small but rugged Kaossilator... its output is exceptionally listenable."
The Guardian - Mar '09

"Hours of fun"
Zoo - Mar '09

"Trendy electronic music maker."
Nuts - Mar '09

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Can you use the headphone output to put it into a speaker or record on a computer?
Tom, Knutsford :) - 12th June 2011

What lead do u need to plug it into a computer.
Tom, Knutsford :) - 8th June 2011

Firebox says: Any Aux (R/L) cables will work as outputs Tom, then it depends on the connection to your computer.

You could record it onto audacity program and layer on more stuff. So good!
Tom Again, Knutsford :) - 7th June 2011

A few questions does it have an input so u could plug your ipod in how and what do u need to record songs on it plz reply firebox
Tom, Knutsford :) - 7th June 2011

Firebox says: Any recorder with Aux Ins will record this for you Tom, but no Inputs, so no iPod.

I like it but it's really only good with the Korg Kaoss pad.
Gregg, Hull - 21st March 2010

A bit like painting your hall through your letter box and of course no midi in or out that I can see, which is a shame. I wouldn't buy it, even as a fun thing, remember the Stylophone? It's a bit like that a 'one trick pony' compromised through lack of accessibility and expansion. Shame, a real opportunity was missed here by Korg I think.
Cal, Falkirk - 18th November 2009

Baz from Ipswich. . You want 16 Bars ? Easy :) Before you turn on, hold down the BPM/TAP button. Then turn it on still holding it down. Now when it's on let go. You now have 16 bars :).
Danny, London - 21st September 2009

This is an excellent piece of kit. I bought it mostly to keep me busy on the one and a half hour bus journey into university every day. It really hooks you right in with its various synth and drum sounds (although 10 or so drum sounds appears limited, there are actually several beats within every patch) and the battery life has been pretty impressive. An alternative solution to Baz from Ipswich's problem with the 8 bar loop is to use a freeware program like Audacity, hook your Kaossilator to your computer via an audio in port and you can build up entire songs with ease by recording and creating new loops. This is a great tool for serious musicians and bedroom musicians everywhere. Check it out.
Garry Lee, East Kilbride, Scotland - 5th September 2009

Tempted - a 'proper' mini synth! But please, lose the demo video. I nearly fell asleep....
Jon, Rickmansworth - 7th May 2009

The Kaossilator is amazing! You can play practically every kind of music with it. All my friends have to play on it every time they see it! Baz complained about the Kaossilator only having 8 bars, but actually you can make it get 16. Before you turn it on, hold down the Loop Rec/Play button and the Tap/BPM button at the same time. While still holding down the buttons, turn the Kaossilator on. The display should show: DLY. Let go of the buttons and enjoy 16 bars of looping! Only drawback is that it doesn't count like it does with the 8 bar loop. If you don't like it, turn it back off and everything is fixed :).
Noah, Denmark - 11th March 2009

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