Product Description
Korg X50 61-key synthesizer is an easy-to-move, lightweight,affordable instrument. It delivers 512 professional-quality sound programs produced by the HI synthesis system from the acclaimed TRITON series. It has 470 multisamples, 518 drum samples, 16-part multitimbral, dual polyphonic arpeggiators,384 combinations constructed of up to eight programs each. The powerful effect section has four separate processors: one for effects, two for master effects,one master EQ processor. Multi Mode allows the X50 to be played from an external sequencer as a sound module. It also has 4-channel audio output, a USB port,plug-in sound-editing software that allows you to tweakprogram the X-50 even from within your DAW software.
Korg-quality sounds in a compact size
The Korg X50 uses the same HI synthesis engine that has powered the best selling Triton Series. What´s more, many of the sounds in the X50´s 64MB of samplewaveform ROM have come directly from the Triton, so you know this is going to be a great-sounding instrument. Yet for all its sonic firepower, the X50 is compactlightweight, so you can take it with youmake music when the inspiration hits you.
61-note keyboard with 62-note polyphony
The Korg X50 comes with a fast, velocity sensitive, synth action 61-note keyboard. An octave shift function allows for easy access to a full range of basstreble notes. And while many of the very best (and most expensive) keyboards in the past limped along with 8, 16even 24-note polyphony, the X50 can play 62 notes at the same time. Meaning you can lean on the keyboard with both armsstill have one more note available. This is particularly handy when using the X50 in multi-timbral mode. Note stealing is now a non-issue!
512 programs384 combinations
You can have the best raw sampleswaveforms, but it takes a very talented programmer to make the most out of the raw data. Fortunately, Korg´s team of sound designersprogrammers are some of the very best in the industry. Which is why the X50 comes with a full 512 programs384 combinations that include some powerful splitslayers.
Powerful studio-quality effects section
Korg has always had some stunning effects. As far back as their analog PolySix, exceptional effects have been a Korg trademark. The effects ion on the X50 are as good as anything we´ve heard in a long time. What´s really exciting is that you can use up to four effects at a time. From rich reverbs to lush chorus to spacey flangingbeyond, you won´t find yourself wishing for an external processor. Yes, they´re that good!
Dual polyphonic arpeggiatorsmore
Among our favorite features on the X50 are the dual polyphonic arpeggiators. These are light years ahead of the old up, downup/down arpeggiators of the past. If you don´t find some inspiration here, you probably shouldn check your pulse! Other great features include editing software (standaloneplug-in), USB connectivity, a four-channel audio outputmuch, much more.
Tone Generator:
HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine
48 kHz sampling frequency
64 MB PCM ROM
470 multisamples + 518 drumsamples
Keyboard: 61-key, velocity sensitive
Polyphony:
62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode)
31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode)
Effect Section:
Stereo digital multi effect system - all can be used simultaneously
2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out)
1 Insert Effect (stereo in/out)
1 Master Effect (3-band stereo)
Number of Effect Types: 89 (available for Insert EffectMaster Effects)
Programs, Combinations, Multi-sets, Drumkits:
512 user Programs (512 preloaded)
384 user Combinations (384 preloaded)
128 user Multi sets (16 preloaded)
40 user Drumkits (16 preloaded)
GM sound map compatible - 128 programs + 9 GM2 drum kits (ROM)
Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator:
Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously in CombinationMulti Modes, one arpeggiator can be used in Program Mode
5 preset, 251 user arpeggio patterns (251 preloaded)
Controllers:
pitch bend wheel
modulation wheel
Realtime controls knob 1~4
Audition key
Category key
Display: 240 x 64 dots LCD with backlight, graphical user interface
Outputs:
MAIN-L/MONO, R
INDIVIDUAL-1, 2
Headphones
Control Inputs:
damper (half-pedaling supported)
assignable switch
assignable pedal
MIDI: In, Out
USB: type B connector (transmits MIDI only)
Power Supply: DC 12 V
Current Consumption: 12 Watts
Dimensions: 38.39" (W) x 10.12" (D) x 3.15" (H), 975 (W) x 257 (D) x 80 (H) mm
Weight: 9.48 lbs./4.3 kg
Included Items: AC adapter, CD-ROM (X50 Editor, X50 Plug-In EditorKORG USB-MIDI Driver software)
Windows system requirements to connect via USB:
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition
Supported Computer: computer with USB portthe ability to run
supported OS
Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is
beta-version.
Macintosh system requirements to connect via USB:
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.2later
Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB portthe ability to
run supported OS
Note: USB MIDI has been testedworks under RosettaUniversal Binary on Intel-based Macs, using the standard Class Compliant driver. In this case, however, Port Names will be shown as generic names like Port 1, Port A etc. instead of the product name.
Windows System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver:
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition
Supported Computer: Computers with USB portthe ability to run
supported OS
Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is
beta-version.
Mac System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver:
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3later
Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB portthe ability to
run supported OS
Sys. Req. for X50X50 Plug-In Editor (Win):
CPU: Intel Pentium III / 1 GHzfaster
Memory: 256 MBlarger
Monitor: 1,024 x 768, 16-bit colorshigher
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 1later
Operates as stand-aloneVST/RTAS plug-in.
Sys. Req. for X50X50 Plug-In Editor (MAC):
CPU: Apple G4/400 MHzfaster
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9later
Operates as stand-aloneVST/AU/RTAS plug-in.
Note: This software does not currently run on Intel-based Macs, either under Rosettaas Universal Binary. When this changes we will make a public announcement.
Sys. Req. for X50X50 Plug-In Editor (Win):
Memory: 256 MBlarger
Monitor: 1,024 x 768, 32,000 colorshigher
Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9later
Operates as stand-aloneVST/AU/RTAS plug-in.
Accessories:
XVP-10 EXP/VOL Pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
