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Friday, April 23, 2010

KORG padKONTROL MIDI Studio Controller



  • 16 great-feeling, illuminated trigger pads - each can control a different note or Continuous Controller message, control software instruments, effects, trigger loops, video clips and more!
  • Eight dynamic curves for each pad or individual fixed level, and each can switch from momentary to toggle
  • Built-in X-Y pad, based on Korg's KAOSS Pad, to control flam, roll and much more!
  • REALLY easy to use - every function is clearly marked and easy to find! Bright LED display provides instant visual feedback... such as the velocity level just played!
  • Included editor/librarian software lets you tweak and customize from your computer
  • Includes Toontracks DFH Superior Korg Edition drum plugin- featuring over 260 MB of drum samples, incorporating multiple velocities and mic positions!
  • Two assignable knobs can control delay, panning, or any other MIDI-controller function
  • Footswitch jack gives you more options for note entry and control
  • 16 Scene locations can hold your own settings, or you can load any of the 30 presets
  • USB provides bus power, and can be used as an external MIDI interface
  • Illuminated pads/buttons and clean, cool styling adds a professional touch to any studio.


Specifications

Controllers:
- 16 velocity-sensitive Trigger pads with LED illumination
- X-Y pad
- Two assignable knobs
- Assignable pedal jack*

*requires a separately sold DS-1H or PS-1

Display:
- 7-segment, 3-digit LED

Memory:
- 16 user scene memories
- 30 preloaded scene templates

Connectors:
- Pedal
- MIDI In/Out
- USB (type B)
- Power supply jack (DC9V)

Power Supply:
- DC9V
- AC adapter (optional)
- USB bus power (when using the USB connector)

Current Consumption:
- When using USB bus power: approximately 150 mA (maximum 180 mA)
- When using an AC adapter: approximately 150 mA (maximum 180 mA)

Dimensions:
- 12.36" (W) x 9.21" (D) x 2.17" (H)
- 314 (W) x 234 (D) x 55 (H) mm

Weight:
- 2.12 lbs. / 960 g

Included Items:
- USB cable
- CD-ROM containing padKONTROL Editor/Librarian software etc.
- CD-ROM containing dfh SUPERIOR Korg Edition drumkit
- Software license agreement


System Requirements
Windows:
- Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / x64 Edition

Computer:
- Computer with a USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP (USB chipset made by Intel Corporation is recommended)
*Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is beta-version.

System Requirements
Macintosh:
Operating System:
- Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Computer:
- Apple Macintosh computer with a USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X

padKONTROL options:
- AC adapter
- DS-1H Damper Pedal
- PS-1 Pedal Switch

* Specifications subject to change without notice


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