KORG OASYS musical instruments - Manual (Page 25)

Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio
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Superb user interface
Control surface and a rich variety of other
controllers
The huge array of functions and parameters are
displayed in a 10.4 inch color LCD for excellent
visibility. The OASYS uses Korg’s proprietary
TouchView graphical user interface, letting you
perform operations simply by touching the screen.
In addition to traditional controllers such as joystick,
ribbon controller, and assignable keys, there’s also a
control surface consisting of numerous sliders, knobs,
and switches.
The control surface provides sliders, knobs, and
switches that give you tactile control for editing
sounds via the Tone Adjust function, controlling the
KARMA function, editing EQ or the volume or
panning of each oscillator/timbre/track, or adjusting
the source level for recording or sampling. You can also
use the control surface to control external MIDI
devices.
The LEDs located beside the sliders and around the
knobs show the current status or the stored value for
each controller, contributing greatly to the ease of use.
With its excellent set of controllers and superb display,
the OASYS provides full scope for your imagination
and artistic expression whether you’re performing on
stage or working in the studio.
88-key model features the RH2 keyboard
The OASYS 88-key model features the RH2 (Real
Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard that replicates
the playing touch of an acoustic grand piano with
heavier action on the lower keys and lighter action in
the higher ranges, responding to every nuance of your
playing.
Velocity-sensitive pads
The OASYS provides eight velocity-sensitive pads
located in front of the large LCD screen. In Program
mode you can assign up to eight note numbers
(together with velocity values) to each pad, and in
Combination mode you can also specify different MIDI
channels to each pad. The Chord Assign switch makes
it easy to input notes and velocities in a single
operation. You can also use these pads in conjunction
with the input channel settings of a KARMA module,
so that striking a pad will make the KARMA function
generate a phrase – yet another technique not available
when using a keyboard alone. The pads have been
newly designed for optimal action and best feel in any
situation from performance to production.
On-board help functionality*
An on-board help function is built-in to assist you in
taking advantage of the OASYS’ astounding wealth of
functionality. Illustrated explanations of the
parameters and how to use the controllers are shown
in the screen. You can also jump to the explanation for
a desired function, or move through a history of the
help items you’ve been looking at, letting you
concentrate on your work without taking your eyes off
the screen.
* English version only.
Storage expansion via USB 2.0
Four USB 2.0 connectors are built-in, making it easy to
expand your storage via external hard disks,
removable disks, flash media, and so on.
The OASYS’ expandability
The OASYS uses an open architecture that allows it to
be expanded without adding hardware.
The EXs series of high-capacity PCM library data that
takes full advantage of the PCM synthesis engine, the
EXi series which adds new synthesis engines that are
organically integrated into the entire system, and the
EXf series which adds new plug-in effects.
An ADAT optical output jack and word clock input
jack can be added by installing the optional EXB-DI
(hardware). This sends the eight channels of the analog
audio output jacks (INDIVIDUAL 1–8) via ADAT
optical format channels 1-8 as 24-bit 48 kHz digital
signals. (You can make settings within the OASYS so
that the MAIN L/MONO and R output is assigned to
INDIVIDUAL 1–8.) This option also lets you use the
word clock input jack to synchronize the OASYS with a
connected digital audio device.