Korg sampler, music workstation Main features, Overview, HI Hyper Integrated synthesis system

Introduction

Introduction

Main features

Overview

The TRITON STUDIO is a music workstation/sampler that features the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system as its tone generator.

It provides high-quality preset multisamples/programs/ combinations and an effect section, and functions such as sampling, sequencer, song play, dual polyphonic arpeg- giator, RPPR, six audio outputs and can support up to six audio inputs.

A rich array of controllers such as the joystick, ribbon con- troller, assignable switches [SW1] & [SW2], assignable/ preset knobs REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4], ARPEG- GIATOR [TEMPO], [GATE], [VELOCITY] knobs, and a variety of optional pedals can be used to modify the sound while you play.

You can further expand the potential of the TRITON STU- DIO by installing options such as a MOSS tone generator, PCM expansion boards, additional sampling memory, ADAT digital output, mLAN interface board, and a CD- R/RW drive. (☞PG p.286)

The TRITON STUDIO music workstation is a powerful tool for music production or live performance.

HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system

The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system is a PCM tone generator system with full digital signal processing that guarantees pristine sound, and featuring enormous flexi- bility in musical expression, modulation, and effect rout- ing.

Tone generator section:

•48 Mbytes of preset PCM ROM contains 429 multisamples and 417 drumsamples.

By installing optional EXB-PCM series PCM expansion boards (16 Mbytes PCM ROM), you can expand the PCM data to a maximum of 112 Mbytes.

•16 Mbytes of RAM is standard (expandable to a maximum of 96 Mbytes). Samples or multisamples that you sampled or resampled in Sampling mode or other modes (or that you loaded in Disk mode) can be used as sound sources.

•The sampling frequency is 48 kHz, and the maximum polyphony is 60 voices (a maximum of 120 voices can be used depending on the PCM sounds you use).

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Filter/synthesis section:

•Either a 24 dB/oct Resonant Low Pass or a 12 dB/oct Low Pass & High Pass type filter can be used. A wide variety of filter effects can be achieved, from active sounds with aggressive resonance to subtle tones using a high pass filter.

•A broad range of editing parameters gives you precise control over every aspect of the sound.

Effect section:

•Five insert effects (stereo-in/stereo-out), two master effects (mono-in/stereo-out), and a three-band master EQ (stereo-in/stereo-out) can all be used simultaneously. You can select and edit any of 102 types of effect algorithms.

•The effect routing is highly flexible. Effects can be routed freely to the individual inputs and outputs.

Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic Modula- tion:

•The synthesis section (filter etc.) provides Alternate Modulation capabilities, and the effect section provides Effect Dynamic Modulation. This allows you to freely apply modulation to parameters that affect the pitch, filter, amp, EG, LFO, and effects etc.

•LFO, delay time and other effect parameters can be synchronized to an external MIDI clock. You can also synchronize sounds and effects to the tempo of the internal sequencer or the arpeggiator.

Programs and combinations

•In preset ROM, the TRITON STUDIO provides 1,536 user programs, and 256 programs + 9 drumsets for GM2 compatibility. When shipped from the factory, it contains high-quality preload programs (512) that cover a wide range of musical needs.

The 1,536 user programs can be modified by adjusting the numerous editing parameters, the effects and the arpeggiator, to create your own original programs. When the EXB-MOSS option is installed, 128 programs for use with the Korg MOSS tone generator will also be available.

•The TRITON STUDIO provides 144 user drum kits as well as 9 ROM drum kits compatible with GM2. The factory settings contain 20 preloaded drum kits that cover a wide range of musical styles.

You can create your own drum kits by assigning each key to any one of the 417 drum samples or to an origi- nal sample that you sampled or loaded in from media. For the sound assigned to each key, you can make filter and amp settings, and even route the sound to effects or individual audio outputs.

•A multisample or sample that was sampled or resampled in Sampling mode or other modes (or loaded in from media using the Disk mode) can be easily used to create a program. These programs can also be used in a combination or song. Samples can also be used as drum instruments in a drum kit.

•The TRITON STUDIO provides 1,536 user combinations. With the factory settings, these contain a wide variety of preload combinations (512).

A combination allows you to use layers, splits, or velocity switches to combine up to eight programs together with effects and two arpeggiators, in order to create complex sounds that could not be produced by a single program. You can also make settings that include external tone generators.

Basics Connections LCD screen Front & Features rear panel

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