Korg music workstation Sampling, Sequencer, Song Play, Dual polyphonic arpeggiator, CD-RW drive

Sampling

The TRITON STUDIO features an Open Sampling System that allows sampling and resampling to be performed not only in Sampling mode, but also in Program, Combina- tion, or Sequencer modes.

You can perform 48 kHz 16-bit linear mono or stereo sam- pling; 16 Mbytes of sample memory (RAM) as well as a hard drive are factory-installed. (For the capacity of the hard drive, refer to p.154.)

Sample memory (RAM) of 16 Mbytes is factory-installed, allowing approximately 2 minutes 54 seconds of mono sampling (or approximately 1 minute 27 seconds of stereo sampling). Sample memory can be expanded to a maxi- mum of 96 Mbytes, which allows you to record up to six samples of approximately 2 minutes 54 seconds each (mono) or approximately 1 minute 27 seconds each (ste- reo), for a total 17 minutes 28 seconds of sampling time. The hard drive lets you record up to 80 minutes as a sin- gle sample file in either mono or stereo (monaural: approximately 440 Mbytes, stereo: approximately 879 Mbytes). This will create a WAVE file. (In order to play a hard disk sample from the TRITON STUDIO’s keyboard, it must be able to be loaded into the sampling memory (RAM). Sample files of up to 16 Mbytes (mono) or 32 Mbytes (stereo) can be loaded into RAM.)

For more on the sampling features of the TRITON STU- DIO (☞p.99).

Sequencer

A sophisticated 16-track MIDI sequencer is built in. The sequencer can be used in conjunction with other functions such as the dual arpeggiator and RPPR, making it an even more powerful music production tool than a stand-alone sequencer.

In addition, you can sample while listening to sequencer tracks play back – just as if you were recording an audio track (In-Track Sampling).

For more on the TRITON STUDIO’s sequencer (☞p.80).

Song Play

In Song Play mode, SMF (Standard MIDI File) songs can be played back directly from floppy disk or other media. You can also play the keyboard along with the SMF play- back. You can play along on the keyboard as you listen to the SMF playback, and even play the arpeggiator in sync with the playback tempo of the SMF.

•Formats 0 and 1 are supported.

•A jukebox function lets you edit the order in which songs are played back.

Dual polyphonic arpeggiator

•Five preset arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1 ALT2, RANDOM) and 507 user arpeggio patterns are provided. With the factory settings, these contain a wide variety of preload user patterns (367).

In addition to providing conventional arpeggiator functions, the polyphonic arpeggiator of the TRITON STUDIO can respond to the pitches or timing at which you play the keyboard, and produce a diverse range of chords or phrases. This can be used to play a variety of drum phrases (using the “Fixed Note Mode” that is ideal for drums), bass phrases, or guitar and keyboard backing riffs. The arpeggiator is also effective for use with subtly moving pads, synth sounds, or sound effects.

In Combination mode, Sequencer mode, and Song Play mode, the TRITON STUDIO provides dual arpeggia- tors that can simultaneously play two arpeggio pat- terns. You can apply separate arpeggio patterns to drum and bass programs, or use keyboard splits or velocity to switch between arpeggio patterns for an even more dynamic performance.

RPPR

The TRITON STUDIO features Korg’s RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function.

In Sequencer mode, this function allows you to assign pre- set patterns or user patterns (with a specified playback track) to individual notes of the keyboard, and playback that pattern in realtime simply by pressing the assigned note. Numerous preset patterns, including patterns ideal for drum tracks, are built into the internal memory.

6-channel audio input/6-channel audio output

•Both analog (2 channel) and digital (2 channel) audio inputs are standard, allowing you to record stereo samples. (If the EXB-mLAN option is installed, two more input channels will be added.)

The analog inputs have a MIC/LINE level select switch and a level knob, accommodating a wide range of audio sources from mic level to line level.

The digital inputs support S/P DIF format.

Audio inputs can also be routed to the effects. You can apply effects while sampling, and use the TRITON STUDIO as a 6-in/6-out effect processor or even create a vocoder effect in conjunction with internal sounds.

•6 channels of audio output are standard: four individual audio outputs in addition to the L/MONO and R main stereo audio outputs. Oscillators, drums, timbres/tracks, and the insert effect outputs can all be freely routed to any output.

As analog outputs, the TRITON STUDIO provides AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO, R, and (INDI- VIDUAL) 1, 2, 3, and 4.

As digital output, you can use S/P DIF (2 channels: L/ MONO and R), ADAT (when the EXB-DI option is installed), and mLAN (6 channels: when the EXB-mLAN option is installed).

•S/P DIF input and output support 48 kHz/96 kHz sampling frequencies.

You can interface directly to a 96 kHz sampling fre- quency digital recording system.

TouchView user interface

The TRITON STUDIO uses a TouchView user interface that lets you operate the instrument directly by touching a large 320 ⋅ 240 pixel LCD screen, for a revolutionary leap in ease of operation and user friendliness. When selecting programs, combinations, multisamples, drumsamples, or effects in the LCD screen, you can also view and select by categories such as types of instrument.

CD-RW drive

When the CDRW-1 (CD-R/RW drive) option is installed, you can create original CD’s, back up your data, or play back and sample from audio CD’s without the need to connect any external equipment.

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