KORG N5EX - Expanded 61 KEY Performance Synth
1,671 High-Quality Sound Programs
The KORG N5EX boasts a gigantic collection of sampling
waveforms, with 563 multisamples and 304 drum samples
stored in 18 Mbytes of PCM ROM. These include many
superb-quality samples from KORG's world-renowned
TRINITY and SGproX keyboards. The N5EX also features a
new high-quality stereo sampled piano, electric pianos,
vintage piano and drum samples, including enhanced bass
drum and snare sounds. KORG's sophisticated AI2 Synthesis
System voicing technology brings these elements together
to create high quality sound programs. The N5EX's internal
memory gives you access to an amazing 1,671 sounds
(strings, synth sounds, sound effects and much more) + 39
drum kits. The internal preset area contains 1,169 sound
programs which include GM (General MIDI Level 1)
compatible sounds, and 302 combinations, each of which
lets you bring together up to eight sound programs. The
user area allows you to store 100 sound programs and 100
combinations, and comes already voiced from the factory. In
addition, two completely independent stereo multi-effect
processors provide 48 different effects,including a unique
resonance filter, chorus, delay, and rotary speaker. The
N5EX contains everything you need to create your sound and
add the finishing touches.
Professional Performance In Any Situation
The N5EX provides a powerful Performance mode that lets
you express every bit of your musical potential. The front
panel provides four knobs for controlling VDFA
Attack/Release Time, VDF Cutoff, and Effect Dynamic
Modulation, for intuitive, real-time control of basic aspects of
the sound. In addition to these four parameters, another
set of four user-assignable parameters can be selected from
a list of 12 types of parameters (for a total of 16) for
assignment to these knobs. The N5EX also includes
aftertouch and a modulation wheel. There are dedicated
front panel switches for portamento and to layer or split
programs and these settings can be stored in internal
memory as one of 32 "performances," letting you recall and
play sound settings instantly. Furthermore, you can use the
N5EX's MIDI Start/Stop switch to control the start/stop of an
external sequencer, a great feature for studio and live
performance applications.
A First Class Built-In Arpeggiator
The arpeggiator can be synchronized with an external
sequencer using MIDI Clock. Since you can choose the area
of the keyboard (Lower, Upper, All) which will play arpeggios,
you can do things like play an arpeggio in the Lower part of
the keyboard while you play the melody or chords in the Upper part.
Large, Highly-Visible Graphic Display
The N5EX features a 144 x 40 pixel full-graphic backlit LCD
that can be switched from amber to green. LFO waveforms,
bar graphs, pan, level, keyboard diagrams and more are
displayed visually. This allows exceptionally easy sound
editing. Plus, in the Performance mode sixteen types of
icons provide instant visual confirmation of the functions of
the N5EX's controller knobs.
Complete Sound Map Compability And Easy Computer Connection
The N5EX provides full GM support along with GS and
XG-compatible sound maps, allowing it to play back all types
of commercially available MIDI file data. The convenient,
built-in PC interface connector lets you connect your
computer with just a single cable (the separately sold
AG-001B/002B is required). With 32-part multi-timbrality the
N5EX can be used to create the most complex arrangements
desired. Parts for total freedom of arranging. Each Part has
a number of editable parameters, allowing you to easily
shape the sound without going into finite editing.
SPECIFICATIONS :
- Sound Generation Method: AI2 (Advanced Integrated) Synthesis System (Full Digital Processing)
- Sound Source: 64 voices, 64 oscillators (single mode); 32 voices, 64 oscillators (double mode)
- Keyboard: 61 notes, with velocity and after touch sensitivity
- Waveform Memory: PCM 18Mbytes (563 multisamples + 304 drum samples)
- Effects: 2 digital multi-effect systems, 48 effects
- Program/Combination: Preset 1,169 programs / 302 combinations / 37 drum kits, User area 100 programs /100 combinations / 2 drum kits
- Arpeggiator: 20 patterns, Internal clock speed 40-240bpm
- Multi Timbral: 32
- Controllers: Control knob 1-4, Arpeggiator speed knob
- Communication Terminal: Computer interface (to host PC)
- MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU
- Outputs: L/MONO, R, Headphones (Stereo mini jack)
- Control Inputs: Assignable Pedal, Assignable Switch
- Display: Custom LCD 144 x 40 full dot matrix (Amber/Yellow green with backlit)
- Power Supply: AC, Local Voltage
- Power Consumption: 14 W
- Accessories: AC/AC Power supply, Editor soft "SoundEditor" (Mac/Windows compatible) Sound processed with INFINITY
- Dimensions: 40.6"(W) x 11.8"(D) x 3.4"(H)
- Weight: 14.6 lbs
