Korg

127th AES CONVENTION, NEW YORK, NY, October 9, 2009 — Korg is showing a wide range of products at this AES Convention, including the new SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano, the microSAMPLER Compact Sampling Keyboard, the WAVEDRUM Digital Percussion Synthesizer, the MR-1000 1-Bit Professional Mobile Recorder and the MR-2000S Studio Recorder.

The new SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano offers the most complete compendium of hit-making vintage electric pianos, funky clavs, classic and cult-fave organs, string machines, analog/digital electronic contenders and world-class acoustic pianos ever available in a single instrument. Available in lightweight 73-key and 88-key models, the SV-1 features Korg’s premium RH3 Real Graded Hammer Action for a solid, expressive feel. Aesthetically, the SV-1 recreates the look, feel and satisfaction of performing on a vintage instrument. The SV-1 also re-creates the effect pedals and studio processing that gave these sounds their original character. In addition, the proven, tube-driven (12AX7) Valve Reactor circuit combines with period-accurate amplifier modeling to deliver the warmth, bite and snarl that brings these sounds to life.

Korg’s new microSAMPLER Compact Sampling Keyboard, complete with a gooseneck microphone and easy-to-read display, provides a fast and easy way to integrate creative audio sampling into any musical scenario. Standing apart from pad- or button-based groove samplers, the microSAMPLER offers a more musical approach to sampling by allowing individual samples to be freely assigned and played chromatically up and down its 37 natural touch keys. Five sampling modes are provided, including One-Show, Loop, Gate, Auto Next and Key Gate. Also included is a time stretch function, essential editing tools and dozens of preset sounds and effects, as well as proprietary Editor/Librarian software.

The WAVEDRUM Digital Percussion Synthesizer can be used as a stand-alone percussion instrument, or integrated into an existing drum kit or percussion rig. Unlike digital trigger-based systems, it incorporates a real drumhead, allowing the performer to employ sticks, brushes, mallets and/or traditional hand-drum techniques, and its velocity sensitive rim adds further musical possibilities and playability. By combining 36 advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) synthesis algorithms with 200 PCM samples (100 for the head, 100 for the rim), WAVEDRUM provides a wide palette of sounds, ranging from traditional drum and percussion instruments to complex synthetic tones and sound effects, including several exotic and rare instruments. Any of the 100 preset sounds can be deeply edited and saved to 100 user locations. A live mode keeps 12 favorite programs available for seamless live performance.

Also featured are Korg’s MR Series recorders, including the MR-2000S Studio Recorder and the MR-1000 1-Bit Professional Mobile Recorder.

The MR-2000S rack-mountable 1-bit recorder delivers unparalleled sound quality, plus improved connectivity and features for studios and mastering facilities. The unit offers 5.6 MHz or 2.8 MHz 1-bit recording, or up to 24-bit 192 kHz PCM recording and playback. 1-bit file formats DSDIFF (used in SACD production), WSD and DSF are all supported, as well as PCM support for standard WAV, BWF (Broadcast WAV) and MP3 playback. Sampling frequencies for PCM formats range from 44.1 kHz through 192 kHz. Using O.S. Version 1.5, multiple MR-2000S recorders can be synched together to facilitate multi-track DSD recording.

The tabletop MR-1000, ideal for source recording and archiving final mixes/master recordings, delivers up to 1-bit / 5.6 MHz, doubling industry DSD recording quality standards. The unit supports multiple recording formats including DSDIFF, DSF and WSD 1-bit formats, as well as multi-bit PCM format (BWF) with resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, and it can also play back MP3 files. It is highly portable and features a lightweight yet rugged metal housing with sleek, streamlined designs. A large backlit LCD offers optimum visibility under all lighting conditions.

Both MR Series recorders feature Version 2.01 of Korg’s proprietary AudioGate file management/conversion software, which allows users to manage, edit and convert DSD recordings into other formats, along with several new features.

For more information, please visit www.korg.com.