Start with Korg's proven Hyper Integrated sound engine - the synthesis system that has made the TRITON a world-wide standard. Add in a comprehensive 64 MB ROM which includes many new sounds as well as Korg classics. Bring it all up-to-date with totally new features including USB MIDI capabilities and reliable, portable SD card data storage. Package it in a sleek black body housing a powerful 16-track sequencer, a superb effects engine, and topped off by a clear and user-friendly interface. Introducing the affordable instrument designed to meet all your needs from live performance to song production: the new KORG TR Music Workstation.
Main Features
Based on Korg's HI synth engine, delivering the robust, compelling sound you've come to expect.
Abundant 64 MB PCM waveform memory is jammed with new sample data and programs, including new dynamic and spacious piano and acoustic instrument sounds.
Template based 16-track 200,000 note sequencer, cue list construction, RPPR pattern sequencing and dual arpeggiators offer fast and easy song production.
512 Programs covering a broad range of sounds, 128 GM-compatible programs and nine drum programs, plus 384 Combinations.
Offers limited compatibility with TRITON series sound.
Add full-fledged sampler capabilities, including advanced functions such as Time Stretch/Compress and Time Slice with the optional EXB-SMPL sampling upgrade board.
SD card storage is fast, low cost, reliable, and can backup and restore large quantities of data with ease.
61-key, 76-key and 88-key models are available.
Compact and lightweight design for ease of portability.
Distinctive black color.
USB computer connection for smooth MIDI integration and data transfer.
TR Music Workstation Specifications
System: HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system (only 1 Insert effect is available)
Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine; 48kHz Sampling frequency, 64MB PCM ROM, 470 multisamples + 518 drum samples
Sequencer: 16 timbres, 16 tracks, Resolution 1/192, 150 preset/100 user patterns (for each song), 200 songs, 20 cue lists, Maximum capacity: 200,000 notes, supports TR format (.SNG file), Standard MIDI Files (format 0 and 1)
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) function: One set is available for each song, 150 preset drum patterns
Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator: Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously (Combination, Sequencer modes); 5 preset arpeggio patterns; 216 user arpeggio patterns (200 preloads)
EXB-SMPL Sampling Upgrade (sold separately) features: 48 kHz, 16-bit linear; memory capacity=64MB (when 2/32 MB SIMMs installed, 16 MB SIMM included with the EXB-SMPL); 4,000 samples / 1,000 multisamples (128 indexes are available per multisample), Time Slice, Time Stretch/Compress, other editing functions, AIFF, WAVE, AKAI (S3000/S1000), Korg format sample data loading are available, sample data exporting as AIFF, WAVE format available
SD Card Functions (in MEDIA Mode): Load, Save, Utility, Data filer functions (Save/Load of MIDI exclusive data), CD-ROM (ISO9660 level 1, AKAI S-100/3000 format) loading available (when EXB-SMPL installed)
Media Slot: SD card(tm) slot (2.7~3.6 V, 16 MB~1 GB)
MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU
Graphical User Interface: 240x64 dots LCD display with back-light
Dimensions: 61-key=1,045 (W) x 302 (D) x 95 (H) mm / 41.14" (W) x 11.89" (D) x 3.74" (H), 76-key=1,258 (W) x 302 (D) x 95 (H) mm / 49.53" (W) x 11.89" (D) 3.74" (H), 88-key=1,414 (W) x 365 (D) x 123 (H) mm / 55.67" (W) x 14.37" (D) x 4.84" (H)
Weight: 61-key =7.8 kg / 17.20 lbs., 76-key = 9.2 kg / 20.28 lbs., 88-key=24.1 kg / 53.13 lbs.
Power Consumption: 13 W (when EXB-SMPL and 2/32 MB SIMMs are installed)
Accessories: AC/AC power supply
System requirements of computers to connect with the TR via USB:
[Windows]
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition
Supported Computer: Computer with USB port and the ability to run supported OS
*Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is beta-version.
[Macintosh]
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and the ability to run supported OS
TR Music Workstation Options
EXB-SMPL SAMPLING UPGRADE
Sampling=16bit sampling, 48kHz stereo/mono sampling frequency, 16 MB SIMM equipped, expandable to 64MB, Audio in 1-2, Gain knob/switch, SCSI IF
*User-installable. Use 16 MB or 32 MB 72-pin SIMM modules that are either Fast Page or EDO-compatible, with an access speed of 60 nsec or faster, 11-bit addressing required. For details refer to a TR dealer near you.
XVP-10 Expression / Volume Pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1 Pedal Switch
*Preload Data (Demo Songs, etc.) loads inside ROM
*Sound processed with INFINITY
*Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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