The powerful yet small Korg MicroSampler keyboard is a live sampling tool with powerful features instantly accessible and perfect for studio or live use.

A keyboard sampler that was made to be played

The Korg microsampler is designed for performance. In addition to triggering samples as on a conventional pad-type sampler, you can also play the samples at different pitches in a musical fashion, and even resample the result.

The controllers you need for instant performance are laid out on the top panel. The status of the samples assigned to each key (and the item being edited) is indicated by the lit state of the LEDs running along the top of the keyboard for excellent visibility, even on stage.

Portable Sampling

Korgs MicroSampler has both mic and line inputs and even comes with a gooseneck mic in the box so you can sample straight away. Of course, becuse it is battery powered, with a mic you can sample almost anything you wish! There is even a space for an audio device to sit so you can sample direct from your sources of pre-recorded sound and music such as iPod.

Kaoss Effect

The amazing effect engine of the MicroSampler is derived from the Kaoss Pad series of products. This means a huge selection of superior quality effects, essential for samples and including those such as loopers, reverbs, chorus, delays, modulators and more.

The Korg MicroSampler Main Features:

• Keyboard: 37 mini keys, touch sensitive.
• Sampling Rates: 48 kHz, 24 kHz, 12 kHz, 6 kHz
• Bank Structure: 36 Samples per Bank (160 Seconds max.)
• Available Banks: 9 Total (8 User +1 ROM)
• Sampling Time 48 kHz: 160 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 21.33 minutes (max.) 24 kHz: 320 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 42.66 minutes (max.) 12 kHz: 640 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 85.33 minutes (max.) 6 kHz: 1280 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 170.66 minutes (max.)
• Polyphony: 16 notes
• Sample modes: One-Shot; Gate; Loop; Key Gate; Auto-Next  Resample in any mode
• Effects Structure: 1 Master FX
• Effect Types: 21 (Compressor, Filter, 4-Band EQ, Distortion, Reverb, Delay, L/C/R Delay, Auto-Panning Delay, Modulation Delay, Tape Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Modulation, Grain shifter, Pitch Shifter, Talking Modulator, Looper)
• Pattern Sequencer: Patterns: 16 Patterns per bank; x 8 Banks
• Note Count: 64,000 notes total; 16,000 per bank
• Resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)
• Audio Connections: Input: ¼" Jack (rear); XLR Balanced (top); with Mic/Line switch; Level knob Outputs: L/Mono, R; ¼" unbalanced Phones: ¼" Stereo Jack