Korg X50

Descritpion

Introducing the new X50 music synthesizer; packed with Korg's distinctive and world-renown sounds, designed for easy and intuitive operation, and with an ultra-light and compact design that's ideal for the active musician.

Features

512 professional-quality sound programs produced

by the HI synthesis system used on the world-famous TRITON series.

384 combinations, each allowing up to eight programs to be freely combined to create complex sounds.

Multi Mode allows the X50 to be played from your external sequencer as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module.

Powerful effect section with four processors (one insert effect, two master effects, one master EQ).

Four-channel audio output (two main channels, two individual channels), a first in its class.

Dual polyphonic arpeggiator for even more

musical enjoyment.

USB connector allows single-cable MIDI connection with your computer.

Stand-alone and innovative plug-in sound editing software is included, allowing you to tweak and program the X-50, even within your DAW software.

Technical Details

Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine, 48 kHz sampling frequency, 64 MB PCM ROM, 470 multisamples + 518 drumsamples

Keyboard: 61-key, velocity sensitive

Polyphony: 62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode), 31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode)

Effect Section: Stereo digital multi effect system – all can be used simultaneously,

2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out)

1 Insert Effect (stereo in/out)

1 Master Effect (3-band stereo)

Number of Effect Types: 89 (available for Insert Effect and Master Effects)

Programs, Combinations, Multi-sets, Drumkits:

- 512 user Programs (512 preloaded)
- 384 user Combinations (384 preloaded)
- 128 user Multi sets (16 preloaded)
- 40 user Drumkits (16 preloaded)
- GM sound map compatible
- 128 programs + 9 GM2 drum kits (ROM)

Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator: Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously in Combination and Multi Modes, one arpeggiator can be used in Program Mode

5 preset, 251 user arpeggio patterns (251 preloaded)

Controllers: pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, REALTIME CONTROLS knob 1~4, Audition key, Category key

Display: 240 x 64 dots LCD with backlight, graphical user interface

Outputs: MAIN-L/MONO, R; INDIVIDUAL-1, 2; Headphones

Control Inputs: damper (half-pedaling supported)

assignable switch; assignable pedal

MIDI: In, Out

USB: type B connector (transmits MIDI only)

Power Supply: DC 12 V

Current Consumption: 12 Watts

Dimensions: 38.39” (W) x 10.12” (D) x 3.15” (H)/ 975 (W) x 257 (D) x 80 (H) mm

Weight: 9.48 lbs./4.3 kg

Included Items: AC adapter, CD-ROM (X50 Editor, X50 Plug-In Editor and KORG USB-MIDI Driver software)

System Requirements:

Windows system requirements to connect via USB: - Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64/Vista

*Please check for the latest USB MIDI driver for your product

Supported Computer: computer with USB port and the ability to run supported OS

*Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is
beta-version.

Macintosh system requirements to connect via USB: - Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.2 or later, Intel/Mac

Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and the ability to run supported OS

Windows System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver:- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/xp64/Vista

Supported Computer: Computers with USB port and the ability to run

supported OS
*Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is
beta-version.

Mac System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver:- Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3 or later, Intel/Mac

Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and the ability to run supported OS

Sys. Req. for X50 and X50 Plug-In Editor (Win):

- CPU: Intel Pentium III / 1 GHz or faster
- Memory: 256 MB or larger
- Monitor: 1,024 x 768, 16-bit colors or higher

- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 1 or later
After a Vista compliant version of the host application is released, we will perform an operational check.
Operates as stand-alone or VST/RTAS plug-in.

Sys. Req. for X50 and X50 Plug-In Editor (MAC):

- CPU: Apple G4/400 MHz or faster
- Memory: 256 MB or larger

Accessories: XVP-10 EXP/VOL Pedal, EXP-2 Foot Controller, DS-1H Damper Pedal

*Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*The "Built for Mac OS X" graphic is trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.
*The Audio Units logo and the Audio Units symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
*Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
*VST is trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
*RTAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Sound processed with INFINITY