Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the KAOSS PAD Entrancer audio/video processor.

To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed.

Main features

Use the X-Y touch-pad to freely control audio and video effects in a single performance.

By rubbing your finger across the touch-pad or tapping it, you can simultaneously control different effect parameters in the horizontal and vertical directions, allowing you to manipulate images and/or audio processing in realtime.

One hundred video effect programs and combinations dramatically transform the images

The KAOSS PAD Entrancer provides one hundred ready-to-use video effect programs, letting you apply dramatic effects to any type of image. These effects cover a wide range, from basic effects such as fade, wipe, color modification, freeze, flip left/right, invert top/down, rotate, and expand/shrink, through sophisticated effects such as split-screen, inverted image components, sandstorm, monochrome compositing, delay, strobe, emboss, and even shrinking while spinning! You can use the knobs to easily select effect programs, and register eight of your favorites to the program memory buttons.

One hundred audio effect programs for DJ mixes and sound design

The KAOSS PAD Entrancer provides one hundred audio effects that include filters, spatial-effects such as delay and reverb, and modulation effects such as flanger, phaser, and pan. Numerous analog synth sounds and ambient sounds are also built-in, making the KAOSS PAD Entrancer an ideal tool not only for the VJ but also for DJ/remix/music production work.

BPM effect functionality with a variety of BPM detection Twenty BPM effects can be synchronized to the BPM to control delay time or the LFO speed of pan, phaser, or flanger effects. You can set the BPM manually, use the Auto BPM to automatically detect the beat of an audio input source, use the Tap Tempo function to set by BPM by tapping the Tap key, or detect BPM from incoming MIDI Clock messages.

Ten types of Sample/Play effect let you sample motion video, still images, and audio

You can directly sample and play back the output image or an input phrase (a six-second motion video sample, plus a still image and six-second phrase for each of the two sample keys)

Pad Motion function and Mute/Freeze function for realtime operation

The Pad Motion function lets you capture a favorite or complex movement on the touch-pad, which can then be played back instantly to control images and sound. The Mute/Freeze function lets you freeze the image that is being output.

Easy connection to video equipment or other VJ devices

The KAOSS PAD Entrancer provides a full range of inputs and outputs for connection to your VJ setup or any other situation. MIDI connectors allow the KAOSS PAD Entrancer to be used with external keyboards, samplers, sequencers or effect devices as a controller for sounds or effects. By using the KAOSS PAD Entrancer with external equipment you can enjoy a nearly infinite range of possibilities for controlling images and sounds.

“Light” adds an exciting dimension to your live performances

The pad color changes dramatically depending on the position of your finger on the pad and on the type of effect selected. These colorful lighting effects will add a dramatic element to your performance.

Compact size that fits into any setup

With a compact size, and a highly functional design, the KAOSS PAD Entrancer occupies minimal space and will easily fit into any setup.

How to read this manual

Indicates a caution or warning.

Indicates a useful hint.

☞p.?? Indicates a reference page.

Indicates material relating to video effects.

Indicates material relating to audio effects.

A note about using this video device

Some people subjected to stimulation by intense light or rapidly flashing images may experience symptoms of temporary muscle spasms or loss of consciousness. If you experience any such symptoms, stop using this device immediately and seek medical attention.

In particular when using this device in a public place or other location where there are large numbers of people, you must take into account people other than the operator, and avoid creating and displaying continuous successions of images that might produce this type of intense stimulation.

Korg Corporation accepts no responsibility for any health problem or personal or property damage that may occur to the operator or observers from use of this device in violation of this warning.

1