Korg Kaoss Replay
Like hardly any other device, the KAOSS Pad from KORG shaped the DJ scene shortly after its market launch, offering high-quality performance effects for the first time via an intuitively controllable X/Y touchpad. Already in the second generation, it was expanded to include a simple sampling function, and can now look back on a whole series of successful successors that are appreciated by DJs, producers and live musicians from all over the world. The KAOSS Replay takes up this legendary legacy and expands it with a surprisingly powerful pad sampler that has it all: 128 sample slots are available per project, which can be filled with loops, one-shots or even complete songs. These slots can be accessed via 16 velocity-sensitive sample pads equipped with colored LEDs, which in turn are organized in 8 banks. Each pad can be assigned to one of two group faders, meaning you can create complete DJ sets with seamless transitions in no time. Samples can be recorded via the audio input, the integrated microphone input or - via resampling - directly from the ongoing performance and then trimmed and edited using the colored 5" OLED touch display. Thanks to its integrated audio interface, the KAOSS Replay also enables direct sampling from the computer as well as digital recording of live performances in a DAW. Finished stems, loops or songs can easily be transferred to the KAOSS Replay via USB, and if desired, an automatic BPM analysis can even be carried out at the same time. There are also up to 12 hot cue points available per pad, which can be used to immediately reach specific points within a sample or track. Of course, other DJ-typical functions such as tap/auto BPM, sync, quantize and variable pitch are also available. The touch display can also be used to control the internal 128 performance effects, which, in addition to KAOSS classics such as filters, delays, reverbs and looper effects, also offer exotic ones such as vinyl stop and pitch effects for a connected microphone. Your 12 personal favorite effects can be called up at any time at the push of a button. If desired, the effects can be easily automated using the “Pad Motion” function or determined by pressing the “Touch Hold” button. Despite its compact dimensions, the KAOSS Replay is a fully equipped DJ setup that can be used to create hours of varied stand-alone performances. And since it is powered via USB-C, nothing stands in the way of unlimited mobile use using a standard power bank (not included in delivery). The robust and at the same time elegantly designed aluminum housing ensures that the KAOSS Replay survives even the toughest stage use without damage.
Features
- Versatile pad sampler with integrated KAOSS effects
- 16 velocity-sensitive sample pads with colored LED lighting
- Large 5" OLED touch display for intuitive control of the KAOSS effects
- 128 sample slots per project (16 pads with 8 banks each)
- Each sample pad can contain a one-shot, a loop, or even an entire song
- Up to 100 projects can be saved on a microSD card (8 GB microSDHC card included)
- 128 dynamic KAOSS effects
- 2 freely assignable group faders for seamless transitions between samples and tracks
- Tap/Auto BPM, Sync, Quantize and Variable Audio functions
- 12 favorite memories for the most frequently used effects
- 12 hot cue points per sample pad
- Number of simultaneous plays: 16
- Integrated USB audio interface (2 in / 2 out, 48 kHz, 16 bit)
- Additional effects for the microphone input: Tone, Delay, Reverb
- Recording functions: sampling, resampling (maximum 30 minutes), live recording (maximum 100 minutes)
- Connections: LINE/PHONO (RCA, switchable with switchable PHONO GAIN), microphone (6.3 mm jack, mono, only suitable for dynamic microphones), AUX IN (3.5 mm mini jack, stereo), LINE OUT (RCA), Headphones (6.3 mm jack, stereo), footswitch input (6.3 mm jack, mono), MIDI IN/OUT (Din 5-pin), USB-MIDI (1 x IN, 1 x OUT)
- External storage: microSD card or microSDHC card with a maximum of 32 GB storage
- Robust aluminum housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 185mm x 284mm x 56mm
- Weight: 2.0 kg (without microSD card and power supply)
- Scope of delivery: Quick Start Guide, USB-C power supply, USB cable (Type A to micro B, 1 m), microSDHC card (8 GB, inserted in the card slot)
