Korg Kaoss Replay
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The Kaoss Replay is a really interesting device for DJs, producers, and performers looking for a hands-on sampler with a unique twist. Its strength lies in the immediate, tactile control of the pads and effects—it’s designed for improvisation and live looping, and it’s perfect for those who want to move away from traditional sequencing.
Product Description
- Korg Kaoss Replay
- Pad Sampler with Internal Kaoss Effects and Performance Functions
- 16 Velocity-sensitive sample pads with coloured LED lighting
- 5" OLED touch display for intuitive control of the Kaoss effects
- 128 Sample Slots per project (16 pads with 8 banks each)
- Each sample pad can contain a one-shot
- a loop or a complete song
- Playback of up to 16 samples or loops simultaneously
- Quantisation options
- Pre-count function for sample recording
- Metronome
- Trim Normalise
- Reverse and Pitch Shift tool
- Adjustable volume level of the individual pads
- Up to 100 projects can be saved on a microSD card (up to 32 GB memory cards are supported
- 8 GB microSDHC card included)
- 209 Dynamic Kaoss effects
- 2 Freely assignable group faders for seamless transitions between samples and tracks
- tap / auto BPM
- sync
- quantise and variable audio functio
- 12 Favourite memories
- 12 Hot Cue points per sample pad
- Built-in USB audio interface (2 in / 2 out
- 48 kHz
- 16-bit)
- Additional effects for the microphone input: Tone
- Delay
- Reverb
- Recording functions: Sampling
- resampling (maximum 30 minutes)
- live recording (maximum 100 minutes)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H) 185 x 284 x 56 mm
- Weight: 2 kg
- *Connections: *
- Line / phono input RCA (switchable with switchable phono gain)
- Microphone input (only suitable for dynamic microphones): 6.3 mm jack
- Aux input: 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
- Line output: RCA
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- USB MIDI (1x input and output)
PROS
- • Intuitive OLED display simplifies complex effect manipulation.
- • Velocity-sensitive pads offer expressive, nuanced performance control.
- • Group faders provide smooth, creative transitions between samples.
- • MicroSD card storage allows for vast sample libraries and project portability.
CONS
- • Limited sample time per pad restricts longer compositions or detailed samples.
- • Relatively compact size may feel cramped for some performers.
- • Kaoss effects, while dynamic, might be overwhelming for some users.
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Key Features
Memory
Up to 100 projects, expandable to 32GB microSDHC
Sample Time
Varies depending on sample rate and resolution, approximately 15 seconds at standard settings
Pads
16 velocity-sensitive, RGB LED-illuminated pads
Effects
209 Dynamic Kaoss effects, assignable and customizable
Connections
Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out, USB
Weight
2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kaoss Replay offers a more immediate, performance-focused experience; it lacks the deeper sequencing and sampling capabilities of a full-fledged sampler like an MPC but excels at live manipulation.
Yes, the MIDI Out allows you to trigger external synths, but it’s primarily designed for sample playback and effect control rather than complex MIDI sequencing.
The effects are entirely digital, but Korg has designed them to emulate the character of analog effects with dynamic response and unique modulation capabilities.
