Korg KAOSS Pad Replay Dynamic Effect Sampler
Korg - KAOSS Pad Replay, Dynamic Effect Sampler with 16 Velocity Sensitive Trigger Pads and 8 Banks
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Dynamic Effect Sampler
Korg - KAOSS Replay
A new generation of creativityKAOSS Replay is an all-in-one self-contained performance tool for musicians, performers, and producers. Featuring unparalleled KAOSS Pad effects, immersive sample playback and sampling capabilities, and intuitive DJ controls. Powered by USB-C and equipped with broad connectivity, KAOSS Replay offers an effortless and swift setup for stress-free performances without the hassle of complex rigs.
KAOSS Replay rewrites the rules of live performance and music creation. Delve into the fusion of the iconic KAOSS XY pad with unparalleled effects, advanced sampling, playback and intuitive controls. If you're setting the stage alight, weaving sonic magic in the studio, or captivating global audiences via live-stream, KAOSS Replay is your key to a world of creativity without limits.
At A Glance
• 128 Kaoss pad effects types
• Up to 100 different projects
• 16 velocity sensitive trigger pads with 8 banks
• 16 simultaneous plays
• Linear PCM (48 kHz/16 bits)
Standalone KAOSS
Sleek designCarrying on from the iconic legacy of its predecessors, KAOSS Replay 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-fuelled live sets.
Kept safe in a robust aluminium enclosure, its sleek and minimalist design strikes the perfect balance between performance-ready size and backpack-friendly portability.
Unique KAOSS FX
enhanced workflowKAOSS Replay has a rich palette of 128 new KAOSS FX; from filters, delays, and reverbs to imaginative and exhilarating modulation effects, loopers, vocoders, and synth effects. Replay offers incredible vocal effects that effortlessly complement any genre and performance, varying from subtle vocal correction to accurate pitch tuning, marking a ground-breaking first in the KAOSS series.
Automating your effects is made easy with the PAD MOTION function, or by holding the desired position using TOUCH HOLD mode. 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 and performing tracks and allows for engaging improvisation with exhilarating effects like never before.
Beyond Effects
more dynamicsKAOSS Replay simplifies and streamlines the process of playing, sampling, or re-sampling. 16 high-quality velocity-sensitive pads accommodate 128 slots divided across 8 banks per project. Replay supports up to 100 projects, which can be stored on a microSD card for effortless data management.
Enhanced by a dual group assign system and dedicated faders, along with BPM detection, sync, and quantization capabilities, KAOSS Replay provides a comprehensive toolkit for a seamless performance experience. The onboard sample trimming functionality, coupled with the 12-point Hot Cue triggering system, enables samples to be truly “played” during live performances, opening up a world of dynamic possibilities.
Creative Live Performances
limitless potentialSampling and resampling have always been main features of the KAOSS Pad series, and KAOSS Replay takes this capability to new heights. Choose a target pad, set the desired number of measures, and start capturing your samples effortlessly. If you're connecting external instruments via the AUDIO IN or recording your voice through the dedicated MIC Input, Replay provides a versatile platform for your creativity.
Edit your samples, apply effects, assign hot cues, resample… the options are limited only by your imagination. KAOSS Replay also supports real-time recording of your performances, ensuring that those moments of real-time magic are captured.
User-Friendly Features
Creativity at your fingertipsAt the heart of KAOSS Replay sits a stunning 5-inch full-colour OLED touchscreen. If manipulating effects, editing samples, or navigating menus, its tactile display offers a seamless and satisfying experience. Combined with its function-dedicated buttons, knobs, faders, and sample pads, KAOSS Replay is an immersive and engaging performance tool for all musicians.
The ultimate portable performance rigKAOSS Replay simplifies the art of performance. Ultra-portable and ready to go within seconds, Replay removes the need for external gear. Precise beat-matching, playback quantization, hot cues, monitoring, and dual faders, are all complemented by the formidable KAOSS FX, making KAOSS Replay a performance powerhouse.
Controller and interfaceKAOSS Replay excels both inside and outside the studio. Its remarkably flexible MIDI Surface mode offers complete customisation, transforming it into a highly adaptable MIDI controller. It can even serve as a USB plug-and-play audio interface, seamlessly integrating into your production studio setup.
Live streaming made easyKAOSS Replay’s integrated Audio Interface, dedicated MIC IN, powerful and creative vocal effects, and easy sample triggering via its pads offer a clever and compact all-in-one solution for live streamers after a simple, integrated solution with creative effects that can be intuitively used to create a unique live-streaming experience.
Korg KAOSS Replay - overview
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Kaoss Pad Effect | 128 types |
|---|---|
| Effect exclusive for microphone | TONE, DELAY, REVERB |
| Max. number of projects | 100 |
| Trigger pad | 16 (supports velocity) × 8 banks |
| Hot cue | Max. 12 (per trigger pad) |
| Number of simultaneous plays | 16 |
| Audio specifications | Linear PCM (48 kHz/16 bits) |
| Recording functions | Sampling, resampling * Max. 30 min. LIVE REC * Max. 100 min. |
| Audio input | LINE/PHONO IN jack: RCA pin jack (Select LINE or PHONO.) PHONO GAIN switch (LO/HI) MIC IN jack: Standard phone jack (φ 6.3 mm, monaural TS) * Exclusive for Dynamic Microphone AUX IN jack: Stereo mini jack (φ 3.5 mm) * Mix directly to LINE OUT. |
| Audio output | LINE OUT jack: RCA pin jack HEADPHONES jack: Standard stereo phone jack (φ 6.3 mm) |
| Controller input | FOOT SW jack: Standard phone jack (φ 6.3 mm, TS) * Connect the optional PS-1 or PS-3. |
| USB jack | microB (MIDI, Audio (IN x 2ch, OUT x 34ch (48 kHz/16 bits, You need to install the KORG KaossReplay Audio Driver in the Windows environment.) |
| MIDI jack | IN/OUT (DIN 5pin) and the MIDI function are exclusive to the USB jack (IN x 1 port, OUT x 1 port). |
| External storage | microSD card, microSDHC card (32GB Max) * Class10 or higher, UHS-I (U1) recommended (However, this does not guarantee operations with all cards.) |
| Product dimensions | 185 (W) x 284 (D) x 56 (H) mm |
| Product weight | 2.0 kg (Excluding microSD card and AC adapter) |
| Power supply | DC 5V/3A |
| Accessories | Owner's manual (Quick Start Guide) AC adapter USB cable (Type A to microB, 1 m) microSDHC Card (inserted into the microSD card slot of the main body at time of shipment.) |
