Korg padKONTROL BK

Compact MIDI studio controller that not only provides access to the drum sounds and samples, but also controls soft synths and effects, trigger loops and video clips, and even act as transport controls for DAW software programs. Combining an assignable X-Y touchpad that also provides for natural-sounding flams and rolls, sixteen great-feeling illuminated trigger pads, assignable knobs and a foot pedal input, it provides unsurpassed evocative control. The studio controller is ideal for creating natural, organic sounding drumbeats. Each of the sixteen pads can be individually assigned a note number and MIDI channel so you can control a single drumkit or map it to control different devices in the setup at the same time. Eight different dynamic curves are available for each pad, or can be set for each pad to its own fixed level. The X-Y pad adds real-time control of both flam and roll timing and dynamics. Moving from left to right increases the speed of the roll, or the distance between the flammed notes; moving up increases the volume of the roll, or the second note in the flam. This is a highly expressive and intuitive way to produce these natural drum techniques. With an optional footswitch, real kick drum parts can be added. A MIDI message can be assigned to each pad, and they can be set for momentary or toggle operation. In addition to sending a value as the drum pad is touched, a specific value can be sent as the pad is released, so they can be used like buttons or switches to control any function on your soft synths and DAWs. Based on Korg's renowned KAOSS technology, the X-Y pad can be assigned to control any two continuous controllers in real-time. Two assignable knobs provide continuous control of two other MIDI parameters. Even the footswitch input can be set as a momentary or toggle switch for any parameter. Like the X-Y and trigger pads, the pedal also can send a specific release value. Sixteen User Scenes are available in the controller itself, and they can be quickly selected using the pads. In addition, thirty preset scenes are included, designed to instantly match the controller to some of the most popular music software programs. The controller comes with free Editor/Librarian software for Windows XP and Mac OSX. Using the computer's graphic capabilities, the Editor/Librarian software makes it easy to create, store and organize vast libraries of scenes and "scene sets.” The device can be powered by a USB bus power (when using the USB connector) or by DC 9V power supply. A USB cable and CD-ROM containing padKONTROL Editor/Librarian software are included. Dimension: 314 x 234 x 55 mm. Weight: 960 g.