KORG sampler User Manual
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Introduction
Features
Front &
rear panel
LCD screen
Connections
Basics
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Introduction
Main features
Overview
The TRITON STUDIO is a music workstation/sampler
that features the
HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system
as its tone generator.
It provides high-quality preset multisamples/programs/
combinations and an effect section, and functions such as
sampling, sequencer, song play, dual polyphonic arpeg-
giator, RPPR, six audio outputs and can support up to six
audio inputs.
A rich array of controllers such as the joystick, ribbon con-
troller, assignable switches [SW1] & [SW2], assignable/
preset knobs REALTIME CONTROLS [1]–[4], ARPEG-
GIATOR [TEMPO], [GATE], [VELOCITY] knobs, and a
variety of optional pedals can be used to modify the
sound while you play.
You can further expand the potential of the TRITON STU-
DIO by installing options such as a MOSS tone generator,
PCM expansion boards, additional sampling memory,
ADAT digital output, mLAN interface board, and a CD-
R/RW drive. (
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PG p.286)
The TRITON STUDIO music workstation is a powerful
tool for music production or live performance.
HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system
The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system is a PCM tone
generator system with full digital signal processing that
guarantees pristine sound, and featuring enormous flexi-
bility in musical expression, modulation, and effect rout-
ing.
Tone generator section:
• 48 Mbytes of preset PCM ROM contains 429
multisamples and 417 drumsamples.
By installing optional EXB-PCM series PCM expansion
boards (16 Mbytes PCM ROM), you can expand the
PCM data to a maximum of 112 Mbytes.
• 16 Mbytes of RAM is standard (expandable to a
maximum of 96 Mbytes). Samples or multisamples
that you sampled or resampled in Sampling mode or
other modes (or that you loaded in Disk mode) can be
used as sound sources.
• The sampling frequency is 48 kHz, and the maximum
polyphony is 60 voices (a maximum of 120 voices can
be used depending on the PCM sounds you use).
Filter/synthesis section:
• Either a 24 dB/oct Resonant Low Pass or a 12 dB/oct
Low Pass & High Pass type filter can be used. A wide
variety of filter effects can be achieved, from active
sounds with aggressive resonance to subtle tones
using a high pass filter.
• A broad range of editing parameters gives you precise
control over every aspect of the sound.
Effect section:
• Five insert effects (stereo-in/stereo-out), two master
effects (mono-in/stereo-out), and a three-band master
EQ (stereo-in/stereo-out) can all be used
simultaneously. You can select and edit any of 102
types of effect algorithms.
• The effect routing is highly flexible. Effects can be
routed freely to the individual inputs and outputs.
Alternate Modulation and Effect Dynamic Modula-
tion:
• The synthesis section (filter etc.) provides Alternate
Modulation capabilities, and the effect section
provides Effect Dynamic Modulation. This allows you
to freely apply modulation to parameters that affect
the pitch, filter, amp, EG, LFO, and effects etc.
• LFO, delay time and other effect parameters can be
synchronized to an external MIDI clock. You can also
synchronize sounds and effects to the tempo of the
internal sequencer or the arpeggiator.
Programs and combinations
• In preset ROM, the TRITON STUDIO provides 1,536
user programs, and 256 programs + 9 drumsets for
GM2 compatibility. When shipped from the factory, it
contains high-quality preload programs (512) that
cover a wide range of musical needs.
The 1,536 user programs can be modified by adjusting
the numerous editing parameters, the effects and the
arpeggiator, to create your own original programs.
When the EXB-MOSS option is installed, 128 programs
for use with the Korg MOSS tone generator will also be
available.
• The TRITON STUDIO provides 144 user drum kits as
well as 9 ROM drum kits compatible with GM2. The
factory settings contain 20 preloaded drum kits that
cover a wide range of musical styles.
You can create your own drum kits by assigning each
key to any one of the 417 drum samples or to an origi-
nal sample that you sampled or loaded in from media.
For the sound assigned to each key, you can make filter
and amp settings, and even route the sound to effects
or individual audio outputs.
• A multisample or sample that was sampled or
resampled in Sampling mode or other modes (or
loaded in from media using the Disk mode) can be
easily used to create a program. These programs can
also be used in a combination or song. Samples can
also be used as drum instruments in a drum kit.
• The TRITON STUDIO provides 1,536 user
combinations. With the factory settings, these contain
a wide variety of preload combinations (512).
A combination allows you to use layers, splits, or
velocity switches to combine up to eight programs
together with effects and two arpeggiators, in order to
create complex sounds that could not be produced by a
single program. You can also make settings that
include external tone generators.