Korg OASYS: Difference between revisions
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As of March 3, 2007 the latest version of the OASYS [[Operation system|OS]] is 1.2.3, featuring the following synthesis engines: |
As of March 3, 2007 the latest version of the OASYS [[Operation system|OS]] is 1.2.3, featuring the following synthesis engines: |
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# '''HD-1''': A [[PCM]] synthesizer, with 628[[Mb]] of preloaded [[sampler (musical instrument)|samples]] |
# '''HD-1''': A [[PCM]] synthesizer, with 628[[Mb]] of preloaded [[sampler (musical instrument)|samples]] and Wave Sequencing |
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# '''AL-1''': A 96-note polyphonic [[virtual analog]] synthesizer (84 notes in previous versions of the OS) |
# '''AL-1''': A 96-note polyphonic [[virtual analog]] synthesizer (84 notes in previous versions of the OS) |
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# '''CX-3''': A modelled [[tonewheel]] [[organ (music)|organ]] based on the current [[CX-3]] |
# '''CX-3''': A modelled [[tonewheel]] [[organ (music)|organ]] based on the current [[CX-3]] |
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# '''LAC-1''': Bundle including two [[virtual analog]] synthesizers, the PolysixEX and MS-20EX, which are updated models of the vintage [[Korg Polysix]] and [[Korg MS20]] |
# '''LAC-1''': Bundle including two [[virtual analog]] synthesizers, the PolysixEX and MS-20EX, which are updated models of the vintage [[Korg Polysix]] and [[Korg MS20]] |
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===HD-1=== |
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====Wave Sequencing==== |
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===AL-1=== |
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===CX-3=== |
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===STR-1=== |
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===MS-20EX=== |
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===PolysixEX=== |
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==Notable Users== |
==Notable Users== |
Revision as of 03:21, 15 March 2007
OASYS | |
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File:Korg oasys.jpg Korg OASYS | |
Manufacturer | Korg |
Dates | 2005 - |
Price | $8000 - $8500 |
Technical specifications | |
Polyphony | 172 for HD-1, CX-3, & PolysixEX; 96 for AL-1; 48 for STR-1 & MS-20EX (all maximum; may vary depending on other sounding voices and effects) |
Synthesis type | PCM, Wave Sequencing, Vector, Physical Modelling, Sampler, Analog Modelling |
Aftertouch expression | yes |
Velocity expression | yes |
Storage memory | 1GB RAM, upgradable to 2GB. No physical ROM. Preloaded samples include 314MB "ROM" (loaded into RAM automatically at startup), and optionally-loaded 313MB EXs1 "ROM Expansion" and 503MB EXs2 "Concert Grand Piano." 0MB to 1.5GB available for user samples, depending on memory configuration and loaded EXs. Internal 40GB HDD. |
Effects | 12 insert, 2 master, 2 total |
Input/output | |
Keyboard | 76 or 88-key |
Left-hand control | 2x Joystick, 2x Switch, Ribbon, Karma |
External control | MIDI |
The Korg OASYS is a workstation synthesizer released in early 2005, 1 year after the successful Korg Triton Extreme. Unlike the Triton series, the Oasys is implemented on a custom Linux operating system and is designed to be arbitrarily expandable via software updates, with its functionality limited only by the PC-like hardware.
Features
The standard Oasys comes with a hardware similar to many personal computers:
- 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 CPU
- 40GB hard disk drive
- 1GB DDR RAM, user-expandable to 2GB
- 10.4" LCD touch screen
It features Korg's OASYS (acronym for Open Architecture SYnthesis Studio) technology, which allows multiple synthesis engines to be used simultaneously. The OASYS also includes second-generation KARMA technology (with the first generation having first appeared in the Korg KARMA). It has either a 76-key synth-action or 88-key hammer-action keyboard.
Synthesis engines
As of March 3, 2007 the latest version of the OASYS OS is 1.2.3, featuring the following synthesis engines:
- HD-1: A PCM synthesizer, with 628Mb of preloaded samples and Wave Sequencing
- AL-1: A 96-note polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer (84 notes in previous versions of the OS)
- CX-3: A modelled tonewheel organ based on the current CX-3
- STR-1: A plucked string physical model
- LAC-1: Bundle including two virtual analog synthesizers, the PolysixEX and MS-20EX, which are updated models of the vintage Korg Polysix and Korg MS20
HD-1
Wave Sequencing
AL-1
CX-3
STR-1
MS-20EX
PolysixEX
Notable Users
- Jordan Rudess - Dream Theater Keyboardist.
- Tuomas Holopainen - Nightwish Keyboardist.
- Keith Emerson - Emerson Lake and Palmer (ELP),
- Herbie Hancock
- Tony Banks - Genesis
- Chuck Leavell - The Rolling Stones
- Sly Stone
External links
- Korg Website
- Karma Lab Website
- Electronic Musician's review - PDF file
- The Art Of Sound Website (Audio Demos)
- Understanding the Korg OASYS with video interviews and media gallery
- History of the old OASYS project
- Korg Forums Website