Korg Oasys 88 Workstation
Vision, innovation and technology converge in one brilliant instrument that sits in a class all its own - the amazing new Korg OASYS Open Architecture Synthesis Studio.
Korg has always taken a position of leadership - from our early days making analog synthesizers, through our pioneering of the workstation concept, into our state of the art modeling DSP synthesis and effects developments, our innovations in digital recording, and our implementation of the ground breaking KARMA technology. OASYS brings together over 40 years of refined expertise in making the finest and most intuitive and musical instruments in the world.
Korg designed OASYS to provide a full set of audio production tools to the demanding musician, and to reflect the changing nature of todays music making process. OASYS brings together advanced MIDI sequencing, 16-track audio HD recording, a flexible MIDI control surface, a CD burner, studio quality effects processing, second-generation KARMA technology, along with the worlds most powerful synthesizer into one single, elegant instrument.
OASYS is not only an entirely new instrument, but a completely new platform to support Korg innovation for years to come. Powered by an ultra fast computer processor, and running newly-developed proprietary software atop Linux underpinnings, OASYS offers all the benefits of a variable software system, backed by a dedicated operating system and the hardware integrity that can only come from a fully integrated instrument design. New synthesis methods for creating sound (EXi Expansion Instruments), new effects (EXf Expansion Effects), and additional ROM libraries (EXs Expansion Sample Libraries) can be added, ensuring that OASYS will remain the centerpiece of your musical world well into the future.
For technology to be beneficial, it must remain accessible. Highlighted by a 10.4 inch color TouchView display, the front panel features a vast array of assignable control elements - pads, sliders, joysticks, knobs, ribbon, etc… all designed to provide effortless fingertip control. And while OASYS is a world unto itself, it can still play nice with others. The back panel offers a wealth of analog and digital inputs and outputs, including USB.
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Specifications
System: OA (Open Architecture) Synthesis System
Keyboard: OASYS 88: 88-key weighted (Real Weighted Hammer Action2), OASYS 76: 76-key synth-action
Tone Generator
Method of Synthesis
Internal: PCM (HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer)
EXi (Expansion Instruments)
Analog Modeling (AL-1 Analog Synthesizer)
Tonewheel organ modeling (CX-3 Tonewheel Organ)
Maximum Polyphony
HD-1: 172 voices (172 oscillators)
AL-1: 84 voices
CX-3: 172 voices
Maximum polyphony depends on the kinds of synthesis engines and the number of effects being used.
OASYS dynamically allocates voices to multiple synthesis engines when they are used simultaneously.
Number of Programs/Combinations/Drumkits
1,664 user memory programs (896 (640 PCM+256EXi) come preloaded)
1,792 user memory combinations (384 come preloaded)
152 user memory drumkit (40 come preloaded)
256 GM Level2 preset programs+ 9 GM Level2 drum preset programs
Preset PCM
314.6MB (1,505 multisamples, 1,388 drum samples)
Expansion PCM Libraries
313.6MB (EXs 1 ROM Expansion: 229 multisamples, 1,483 drum samples),
503.8MB (EXs 2 Concert Grand Piano: 5 stereo multisamples)
Capacity of PCM RAM
500MB
The memory available for RAM samples will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries; the total RAM memory capacity will be increased in the near future with a system software upgrade.
Wave Sequences
374 user memory, 150 preload.
PCM Program
Advanced Vector Synthesis
Control oscillator volumes, synth parameters, effect parameters via the Vector joystick and the tempo-synced Vector Envelope
Structure
Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.
Double mode lets you layer two completely separate synth voices, each with their own velocity-switched oscillator, dual filters, EGs, LFOs, etc.
Oscillators
4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layering. Each zone can play mono or stereo Multisamples or Wave Sequences.
Filters
Two multi-mode filters per voice; (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) four-mode filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode).
Driver
Per voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit.
EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation
Three envelope generators, two LFOs per voice, common LFO, four key tracking generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source); modulate a large number of synthesis parameters via LFOs, Envelopes, and real-time controllers. Two AMS Mixers - combine and process AMS sources. Add, multiply, smooth, quantize, and more.
Drumkit
Supports both stereo/ and mono drum samples, four-stage velocity switch/crossfade
EXi Program
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
Modulation
Common Step Sequencer: 32-step sequencer with smoothing, adjustable step duration, and tempo synchronization. AMS (Alternate Modulation Source); modulate a large number of synthesis parameters via LFOs, Envelopes, and real-time controllers, Common LFO, 2 Key Tracking Generators.
EQ
Three bands, (with sweepable mid).
AL-1 Analog Synthesizer
Oscillator
New design ultra-low-aliasing oscillators OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM, and Sync.
Audio Input
Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine, including ring mod, filters, drive circuit, amp, and EQ.
Filter
Two multi-mode filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) with four types of filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode),
MultiFilter mode (only Filter-A; modulateable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects)
Driver
Per-voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit.
Modulation
Five Envelope generators, four per-voice LFOs, two Key Tracking generators, and two AMS Mixers. Per-voice Step Sequencer: 32-step sequencer with smoothing, adjustable step duration, and tempo synchronization.
CX-3 Tonewheel Organ
Tonewheel Organ Modeling
A further evolution of Korg\'s acclaimed CX-3. Phase-synchronous tonewheels (clean and vintage modes), percussion, key click, wheel brake.
EX Mode
Four additional, user-specified drawbars, and expanded percussion.
Internal Effects
Rotary speaker, vibrato/chorus, amp modeling, three-band EQ
Drawbar Control
Controlled via nine front-panel sliders (via Tone Adjust).
Split
Upper, Lower (even in EX mode)
Modulation
Two AMS mixers
Combination
Number of Timbre
16 Maximum
Master Keyboard Functionality:
Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 Programs and/or external MIDI devices
Advanced Vector Synthesis:
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.
Sampling
System: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling) 16bit/48kHz stereo/mono samping, maximum 512MB memory, 4,000 samples/1,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample), direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA), able to load Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion), AIFF, and WAVE formats.Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.
Effects
Insert Effects
12 Insert Effects; in-line processing, stereo in / stereo out.
Master Effects
Two Master Effects; two effects sends, stereo in / stereo out.
Total Effects
Two Total Effects; for overall processing on the main outputs, such as compression, limiting, and EQ; stereo in / stereo out.
Timbre EQ
High, low, and sweepable mid band. Per Program in Program Mode, per Timbre in Combi mode (16 total), and per Track in Sequence mode (32 total).
Effect Types
185 types (Every type can be used as an insert, master or total effect).
Modulation
Real-time control of effects parameters.
Common LFO
Synchronized LFO modulation of multiple effects.
Effect Control Buss
Two stereo side chains (for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.).
Rec Buss
Two stereo busses (for sampling and recording).
KARMA
KARMA Module
One module in Program mode (one control layer);
four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes (five control layers) independent, programmable real-time control settings for each Module.
GE
2,048 presets. 32 real-time parameters per GE.
13 RTC (Real Time Controller) Models provide more consistent control of KARMA parameters.
Controller
ON/OFF, LATCH, CHORD, ASSIGN, MODULE, CONTROL, KARMA REALTIME CONTROL SLIDERS [1] – [8], KARMA SCENE [1] – [8], KARMA SWITCHES [1] – [8], (all other physical controllers can be used as KARMA control sources ); KARMA Waveform Control (change Multisamples via the KARMA engine), GE Sub-Categories, Free Randomize function, Time Signature Control, Tempo synchronization, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup.
Sequencer/HDR
Tracks
16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + a master track
Number of Songs
200 songs
Resolution
1/192 tick per quarter note
Tempo
40.00 – 240.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory
400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 audio events.
MIDI Track
16 tracks and a master track, 150 preset/100 user pattern (per song), 16 preset/16 user template song, format: Korg (OASYS) format, SMF format 0 and 1 supported
Audio Track
116-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording; WAV file format.
Maximum single-file recording time (mono): 80 minutes;
Automation: Volume, Pan, EQ, and Send1/2. 5,000 regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM Adjust.
RPPR: 1 pattern set available per song.
Controller
Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2.
Pads 1-8
Velocity-sensitive drum pads and chord triggers.
Control Surface
CONTROL ASSIGN Switches
Assigns the Control Surface to TIMBRE/TRACK, AUDIO, EXTERNAL, R.TIME KNOBS/KARMA, or TONE ADJUST.
MIXER KNOBS Switch
Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either CHANNEL STRIP or INDIVIDUAL PAN.
Knobs 1-8 (with LED value indicators) Channel Strip, Individual Pan, External MIDI, Realtime modulation, Tone Adjust.
Switches 1-8 (Upper Row) Play/Mute, External MIDI, KARMA Scenes, Tone Adjust.
Switches 1-8 (Lower Row) Select/Solo, External MIDI, KARMA Switches, Tone Adjust.
Sliders 1-8 (with LED value indicators)Volume, External MIDI, KARMA Control, Tone Adjust.
Master Slider (with LED value indicator) Volume, External MIDI, Tone Adjust.
KARMA Controller Section:
Switches = ON/OFF, LATCH, CHORD ASSIGN, MODULE CONTROL.
Disk Mode
Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data),CDs (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1.
Display
TouchView graphical user interface, 10.4 inch TFT, 640x480 dots, adjustable angle.
Audio Connections
All inputs and outputs are 24-bit
Output
Main Outputs (L/MONO, R): 1/4” Unbalanced; 1.1k Ohm Stereo; 550 Ohm Mono (L/MONO Only)
Individual 1-8:
Max. output level: less than +18.5dBu (when load impedance is 100k Ohm)
Headphones: 1/4” stereo phone jack, output impedance: 33 Ohm max. level: 72mW (when load impedance is 33 Ohm),
S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48kHz or 96kHz
EXB-DI (optional ADAT Output):
ADAT format Output: 24-bit, 48kHz, 8-Channel; BNC Word Clock In
Input
Audio Inputs 1 and 2: XLR-1/4” phone combi jacks (balanced), MIC/LINE switches, level control knobs, phantom power switches,
input impedance: 10kOhm,
source impedance: 600Ù
Nominal levels: +4dBu to – 36.5dBu (LINE, level control knob=min. to max.),
-19.5dBu to – 62dBu (MIC, level control knob=min. to max.),
Maximum levels: +16dBu to – 24.5dBu (LINE, level control knob=min. to max.), -7.5dBu to – 50dBu (MIC, level control knob=min. to max.),
Audio Inputs 3 and 4: 1/4” phone jacks (unbalanced), input impedance: 10kOhm;
max. level: +16dBu,
source impedance: 600 ohm
S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48kHz or 96kHz
Control Input
Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
MIDI
In, Out, Thru
Interface
Four high-speed USB 2.0 A connectors (for external USB devices)
Disk Drives
2.5", 40GB Hard Drive,
CD-R/RW
Power Consumption
130W
Dimensions
OASYS (76-key): 1,266 (W) x 484 (D) x 135 (H) mm / 49.84” (W) x 19.06” (D) x 5.31” (H), OASYS (88-key): 1,458 (W) x 484 (D) x 135 (H) mm / 57.40” x 19.06” (D) x 5.31” (H)
Weight
OASYS (76-key): 25.6 kg / 56.44 lbs., OASYS (88-key): 32.2 kg / 70.99 lbs.
Accessories: AC cord, CD-ROM for data restoration
OASYS Options
EXB-DI Digital Interface Board
XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1 Pedal Switch
EXs Expansion Samples: Expansion PCM Libraries
EXi Expansion Instruments: Expansion Instrument Libraries
EXf Expansion Effects: Expansion Effect Libraries
* Sound processed with INFINITY.
* Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
*ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis Corp.
*KARMA(R) (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) and the KARMA Logo are registered trademarks representing patented technology from Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC,
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