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In spring 2007, Korg released a newer version called the '''mini-KP'''. This new Kaoss Pad was based on the KP3, using many of the same essential elements. As the name suggests, the '''mini-KP''' is a smaller size version of its big brother, the KP3. The mini-KP offers 100 effects/programs and two memory banks. It may be powered by 4 AA batteries so that users can fully utilize the portability of the mini-KP. However, the mini-KP does not have MIDI output, and its touchpad does not have a display. Korg unveiled a new Kaoss Pad, the Kaoss Pad Quad, during Winter NAMM 2011. It is able to process four effects at once, though it does not have MIDI output.
In spring 2007, Korg released a newer version called the '''mini-KP'''. This new Kaoss Pad was based on the KP3, using many of the same essential elements. As the name suggests, the '''mini-KP''' is a smaller size version of its big brother, the KP3. The mini-KP offers 100 effects/programs and two memory banks. It may be powered by 4 AA batteries so that users can fully utilize the portability of the mini-KP. However, the mini-KP does not have MIDI output, and its touchpad does not have a display. Korg unveiled a new Kaoss Pad, the Kaoss Pad Quad, during Winter NAMM 2011. It is able to process four effects at once, though it does not have MIDI output.

==Users==
* TomThum (Voval Percussionist) uses Kaoss Pad during live BeatBox performances and Stage shows.
*[[Jochen Arbeit]] of [[Einstürzende Neubauten]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performances.
*Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter of [[Phantogram (band)|Phantogram]] use a Kaoss Pad each, during live performances.
*[[Beardyman]] used to use the Kaoss Pad extensively; his live performances consist of nothing but his voice, sampled and modified in different ways. He was using up to five Kaoss Pads, but recently converted to a set of iPads with advanced music software.
*[[Carl Bell (musician)|Carl Bell]], formerly of [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]], used the original Kaoss Pad in his live guitar rig from the 2000 "[[Something Like Human]]" tour until his departure from the band.
*[[Matthew Bellamy]] of [[Muse (band)|Muse]] has XY Pads similar to the ones in Kaoss Pads built into some of his [[guitars]] which he uses as midi controllers to control a KP2 while playing guitar.
*[[Nels Cline]] of [[Wilco]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performances.
*[[Brian Eno]] used a chain of three Kaoss pads on his 2005 album, ''[[Another Day on Earth]]''. He bought his first Kaoss Pad1 during a studio session in Frankfurt with [[J. Peter Schwalm]].
*[[Jonny Greenwood]] and [[Ed O'Brien]] of [[Radiohead]] use Kaoss Pads on live performances of "[[Everything In Its Right Place]]". They samples [[Thom Yorke]]'s vocals and make loops which they distort and manipulate.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://pitchfork.com/news/66005-radioheads-jonny-greenwood-talks-a-moon-shaped-pool-pixies-pavement-more-in-new-interview/|title = Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Talks A Moon Shaped Pool, Pixies, Pavement, More in New Interview {{!}} Pitchfork|website = pitchfork.com|access-date = 2016-06-25}}</ref>
*[[Antye Greie]] uses a Kaoss Pad for most of her live sets.
*[[Gibby Haynes]] of [[Butthole Surfers]] uses a KP3 during live performances.
*[[Hifana]], the Japanese Breakbeat Unit uses Kaoss pads 2 and 3 in their live performances and on studio albums.
*[[Jon Hopkins]] uses a chain of up to five KP3 pads during live performances.
*[[Mount Kimbie]] use Kaoss pads during live performances, notably Dominic Maker.
*[[Lights (musician)|Lights]] uses a Korg miniKP KAOSS Pad during live performance.
*[[John Linnell]] of [[They Might Be Giants]] uses both a KP2 and KP3 in live performances and in a psychedelic improvisation feature he refers to as "The Future of Sound."
*[[Russel Lissack]] of [[Bloc Party]] uses a KP3 during live performances (Letter to My Son).
*[[Brian Molko]] of [[Placebo (band)|Placebo]] used a KP2 during live performances of "[[English Summer Rain]]".
*[[Morgan Nicholls]] uses a Kaoss Pad KP3. He used it during Nishe on [[The Resistance Tour]].
*[[Vadim Pruzhanov]] of [[Power Metal]] band [[DragonForce]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performances.
*[[Roughton "Rou" Reynolds]] of [[Enter Shikari]] uses both KP2 and KP3 in most songs.
*[[J. Peter Schwalm]] uses the Kaoss Pad 3 and a Kaoss Pad Quad in the Studio and during live performances
*[[Drew Shirley]] of [[Switchfoot]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performance.
*[[Brian Weitz]] of [[Animal Collective]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performances.
*[[Jamie Woon]] uses a Kaoss Pad during live performances.
*[[Dday One]] uses a mini-KP during live performances.
* [[Chris Lowe]] from the [[Pet Shop Boys]] used this equipment during the [[Pandemonium Tour]]
* [[Mike Spiotta]] of Smokin' Joe and the Planetary Gears always uses Kaoss in live performances.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 10:13, 22 March 2018

Kaoss Pad
Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
ManufacturerKorg
Dates1999 -
Price~$400
Technical specifications
LFOYes
Aftertouch expressionno
Velocity expressionno
Storage memory2 memory banks
Effects128
Input/output
Keyboardnone - XY-pad
External controlnone

The Korg Kaoss Pad is a small touchpad MIDI controller, sampler, and effects processor for audio and musical instruments, made by Korg. The Kaoss Pad's touchpad can be used to control its internal effects engine, which can be applied to a line-in signal or to samples recorded from the line-in. Effects types include pitch shifting, distortion, filtering, wah-wah, tremolo, flanging, delay, reverberation, auto-panning, gating, phasing, and ring modulation.

The Kaoss Pad can also be used as a MIDI controller, with the x- and y-axis positions of a finger on its pad being output via a MIDI out connection as two continuous controller streams. The sum of the x and y positions can also be output as a third continuous controller stream. The original model, released in 1999, is the KP1 Kaoss Pad. Korg has since released updated versions of the Kaoss Pad: the KP2, with a number of new features; the KPE1 Kaoss Pad Entrancer, a Kaoss pad that can process both sound and video; and the KP3, which began shipping in October 2006.

In spring 2007, Korg released a newer version called the mini-KP. This new Kaoss Pad was based on the KP3, using many of the same essential elements. As the name suggests, the mini-KP is a smaller size version of its big brother, the KP3. The mini-KP offers 100 effects/programs and two memory banks. It may be powered by 4 AA batteries so that users can fully utilize the portability of the mini-KP. However, the mini-KP does not have MIDI output, and its touchpad does not have a display. Korg unveiled a new Kaoss Pad, the Kaoss Pad Quad, during Winter NAMM 2011. It is able to process four effects at once, though it does not have MIDI output.

See also

  • Kaossilator, a Korg synthesizer with a Kaoss pad interface

References

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