Korg i3 61-Key Beginner Music Workstation - Matte Black
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Self-contained, simple to use, and fun to play, the i3 is the ideal synth for the budding composer, the energetic performer, or the inspired up-and-coming producer. Using battery power, the KORG i3 Music Workstation can run wherever you run; a convenient auto-power off function preserves battery life.
Form Follows Function
The KORG i3 is a full-featured Workstation featuring 61 full-size, velocity-sensing keys. The keyboard response is adjustable using the three touch-curves; a fourth setting provides a fixed output level. Transpose buttons shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down by two octaves, in octave increments. The professional joystick allows real-time articulation of pitch bend, vibrato, and brilliance during performance; an additional two-band EQ (Low and High) provides a final adjustment to the overall tone.
All front panel buttons and controls are conveniently grouped together by function, and the custom backlit LCD delivers valuable visual feedback regarding the instrument's current settings. A rotary data-wheel encoder can quickly edit the value of the onscreen parameters. The black-out finish, rubberized touch surface, and perforated end panels reflect the distinctive upscale design.
It all Starts with the Sound
The i3 is endowed with decades of KORG sound design expertise. Inside you'll find nearly 800 instrument sounds created with critical precision by master programmers and musicians. This includes a complete GM2 sound set, providing flawless General MIDI compatibility. Add to that another 59 custom Drum Kits, and you're talking some serious sound.
The operation of the i3 distinguishes between the Sound Set, that is the sounds played in real time on the keyboard; and the Style Performance Set, that is the sounds and parts generated by the i3 to augment your performance. Calling up one of the 200 Sound Sets from memory can place up to four sounds on the keyboard at once; three layered across the upper keys, and one split to the lower keys. Reset the split point instantly with the touch of a button and the press of a key.
The high-fidelity PCM sound engine provides a generous 64 voices of polyphony. Two stereo effect processors each with 173 variations add motion, depth, and expression to each of these real-time sounds. Press the convenient Grand Piano button to instantly recall the prime piano sound of the i3 in any mode, at any time.
Music software bundled at no charge
The i3 comes with an entire music software bundle. "Ozone Elements" not only lets you create songs but also features AI-powered mastering, "Skoove" helps you improve your keyboard skills (3 month trial), and "Reason Lite" is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) so you can immediately jump into recording your own music. Also included are software synths from KORG and other brands.
This means that as soon as you get your hands on this workstation, you'll have access to all the tools you need to begin creating the music you want to create.
Specifications
• Keyboard: 61 keys
• Touch control: Soft (light), medium (standard), hard (heavier), fixed
• Sound generator: Stereo PCM sound generator
• Maximum polyphony: 64 voices
• Sounds: 790 sounds, 59 drum kits (including a GM-compatible sound set)
• Sound sets: 200
• Style performance: 270 styles 4 set
Effects:
• Keyboard part: 2 stereo digital multi-effects
• Accompaniment part: 2 stereo digital multi-effects
• 173 variations
Styles:
• 270 styles
• Style control: 2 intros, 4 variations, 2 fills, 1 break, 2 endings, synchro start, tap tempo
• Audio player: Supported formats: MP3 (44.1 kHz, 16-bit), WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit)
Sequencer
Record:
• Supports real-time recording
• 16 tracks, 999 songs maximum
• Data storage capacity: 100,000 notes (999 songs)
Playback:
• Supports song play (playing the keyboard while playing back a song)
Supported formats:
• Playback: SMF (Standard MIDI File) format 0 or 1
• Recording: Original format (a function is available to convert and output to SMF0)
Demo songs: 3 (songs + sound introduction)
Scales: 11 types (including user scale)
Connectors:
• FOOT CONTROLLER jack: 6.3 mm phone jack (half-damper not supported)
• AUDIO IN jack: 3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
• OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks: 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
• Headphones jack: 3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
• USB TO DEVICE port: USB Type A port (for connecting a USB flash drive)
• USB TO HOST port: USB Type B port (for connecting to a computer)
• MIDI OUT connector: For connecting to MIDI tone generators and other devices
MIDI: Supports MIDI OUT, USB MIDI
Display: Customizable LCD with backlighting
Power supply:
• Power adapter: AC adapter (DC 12V, )
• Power consumption: 6W
Battery:
• Batteries: AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride) 6 (sold separately)
• Battery life: Approx. 8 hr. (when using alkaline batteries)
Dimensions: (W D H): 1,037 mm x 296 mm x 80 mm / 40.83" x 11.65" x 3.15"
Weight: 4 kg/8.82 lbs. (excluding batteries)
Included accessories: AC adapter
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| i3 61-Key Beginner Music Workstation - Matte Black | 725950 |
