Korg Kaossilator Pro Synthesizer Pad Revealed

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Korg has updated its Kaossilator synthesizer pad platform with a new version that adds a sampler, vocoder and effects.  The Korg Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer and Loop Recorder takes the torch from the original Korg Kaossilator that brought fun, dynamic control functionality to live and studio electronic musicians.

The Korg Kaossilator Pro is a “dynamic phrase synthesizer and loop recorder” that provides x-y touchscreen control of a synthesizer and looped recordings, but now adds samples, effects and vocoder processing to the bundle.  While the original Korg Kaossilator was a simple, battery-powered synth, the Pro version adds some serious functionality that can be an all-in-one music production tool for DJ sets and a nice addition to a studio electronic musician’s creative palette.  This one requires a DC plug and adds a bit more weight than the original Kaossilator, but the added functionality makes these snags worthwhile.

The Kaossilator’s phrase synthesizer gives its user 200 Korg-quality synth sounds to choose from, then a variety of scales, arpeggios and phrases to build a dynamic library of riffs for each individual synth sound.  In laymans terms, this allows the Kaossilator Pro’s user to select a sound, like a synth bass, then choose a preset or customized melody that this synth bass will then play back.  On top of this, the Kaossilator Pro also allows its users to create a manual melody from the ground up and store it as a preset loop that can be accessed on the fly using the unit’s glowing central screen.  Add samples, a vocoder effect option and the ultra-cool control pad, the Kaossilator Pro becomes a well-rounded introduction to electronic music making or a nice addition to the experienced DJ’s set gear.

The Kaossilator Pro Synthesizer will begin shipping in March for $400 USD.