MATRIXSYNTH: KORG Introduces the KAOSS Replay: The Flagship KAOSS is Here



Wednesday, November 08, 2023

KORG Introduces the KAOSS Replay: The Flagship KAOSS is Here


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"The KAOSS Replay is the latest and greatest in the critically acclaimed KAOSS series of performance tools. It's a self-contained Dynamic Effects processor and Sampler that offers everything you need to create electrifying live performances! Join Matthew Piecora (EZBOT) as he covers the intuitive touch capacitive LCD screen, 16 adjustable velocity sensitive pads, assignable cross faders, processing incoming audio, monitoring, and loads of effects including filters, distortion, loopers, delays, reverb, and vocal effects."

Chapters:

01:45 Assignable Effects
02:29 Touch Hold
02:46 Pad Motion
03:05 Using A Looper Effect To Transition
04:29 Assignable Crossfaders
5:32 External Audio Transition
06:34 Sampling
07:51 Trigger Pad Edit
09:40 Resampling
10:29 Stretch Sync
10:57 Variable Pitch
11:17 Quantize
11:43 Mute and Solo
12:02 Hot Cue
13:02 Vocal Effects
15:13 Synth Effects
16:02 Surface Control

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Korg KAOSS REPLAY // Pros & cons vs the competition (SP404 MK2, MPC, Blackbox) // Tutorial

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Overview
2:40 Pad, banks
4:55 Faders, groups
5:20 Program, Cue
7:05 Native, Ref BPM
7:45 I/O
8:50 Monitor
9:40 SD import
12:20 Pad edit
14:25 Time-stretch
16:30 Quantize
17:15 Vari pitch
18:15 KAOSS FX
18:35 Filters
19:00 Mod fx
19:25 LFO fx
19:55 Delay, verb
20:35 Loop fx
21:20 Vocoder fx
21:50 Voice fx
23:25 Synth fx
24:30 Sampling
25:45 Looper?
28:15 Live rec
28:45 Misc
29:10 MIDI
29:20 Pros, cons
33:30 Outro



via KORG

With its groundbreaking XY pad and innovative and distinctive FX, the critically acclaimed KAOSS series has reshaped the music landscape, rewriting the rules of live performances and musical innovation across its various iterations.

KAOSS Replay is a self-contained performance tool that reshapes the KAOSS legacy, serving as an all-in-one solution for musicians, performers, and producers. It features unparalleled KAOSS Pad and Effects, expanded sample playback and sampling capabilities, and intuitive and precise DJ controls. In a portable stand-alone unit, KAOSS Replay facilitates electrifying KAOSS-infused performances on the fly, eliminating the need for additional equipment.

KAOSS Replay unlocks a new realm of musical creativity and boundless performance possibilities.

Stand-alone KAOSS

KAOSS Replay
A dream come true for live musicians, KAOSS Replay allows you to immerse yourself in the creative essence of your performance without distractions.

Powered by USB-C and equipped with ample on-board connectivity, KAOSS Replay offers effortless and swift setup, granting you stress-free performances without the hassle of intricate and cluttered gear settings, regardless of your location.

Taking a leap beyond its predecessors, it introduces an advanced sample playback and sampling system, boasting 128 sample slots (16 pads x 8 banks) for each of up to 100 projects, ensuring uninterrupted hours of Kaoss-fueled live sets.

Encased in a robust aluminum body, its sleek and minimalist design strikes the perfect balance between performance-friendly size and backpack-friendly portability.

Unique KAOSS FX

KAOSS Replay builds on the unique KAOSS Legacy, introducing a rich palette of 128 new KAOSS FX. These encompass a spectrum from practical filters, delays, and reverbs to imaginative and exhilarating modulation effects, Loopers, vocoders, and synth effects. Moreover, marking a groundbreaking first in the KAOSS series, KAOSS Replay offers top-tier vocal effects that effortlessly complement any genre and performance, ranging from subtle vocal correction to precise pitch tuning.

Automating your effects is effortless with the PAD MOTION function or by simply holding the desired position using TOUCH HOLD mode. Furthermore, the FX Release function ensures smooth transitions, seamlessly integrating your effects into your musical composition.

With a dedicated MIC Input, KAOSS Replay simplifies the process of playing, performing your tracks, and engaging in improvisation with creative sound effects like never before.

Beyond Effects

Featuring 16 high quality velocity-sensitive pads, KAOSS Replay simplifies and streamlines the process of playing, sampling, or re-sampling. It accommodates up to 128 slots divided across 8 banks per project, with support for up to 100 projects, conveniently storable on a microSD card for effortless storage and instant swapping.

Enhanced by a dual group assign system and dedicated faders, along with BPM detection, sync, and quantization capabilities, KAOSS Replay offers a comprehensive toolkit for a seamless performance experience.

What's more, the onboard sample trimming functionality, coupled with the 12-point Hot Cue triggering system, enables samples to be truly “played” musically and creatively during live performances, opening up a world of dynamic possibilities.

You can find additional details at https://www.korg.com/us/products/dj/kaoss_replay/

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