KORG KP3 KAOSS PAD Dynamic Effect & Controller Reviewe

The KP-3 KAOSS Pad from Korg is an effects processor/controller with a unique X-Y touch pad interface, that allows for controlling multiple effect parameters in real-time. The user simply touches, taps and/or rubs a finger across the surface of the touch pad to create enumerable effects. USB connectivity and SD Card storage, along with editing software makes the unit a perfect performance tool for DJs, as well as a unique processor for studio applications. The unit provides 128 effect programs, ranging from delays and filters to vocoders and synthesizers. All can be modified and saved to program memory. Pad Motion records all finger motion for the ultimate in repeatability, while Hold and Mute features add even more versatility. An FX Release function automatically provides a delay effect when removing the hand from the touch pad, making it easier to perform smooth transitions during a performance. In addition, the KP3 also functions as a sophisticated sampler. Both microphone and line inputs are provided, allowing for sampling from a variety of audio sources. Resampling allows for recording the output of the KP3 itself, as well as to sample incoming signals through the onboard effects. Both loop and one -shot samples can be recorded and played from the Sample Bank buttons. Sample editing tools provide automatic sample slicing, and the start point of the loop can be manually adjusted to keep samples in sync.

Features:
128 Effect Programs Synthesizers and Vocoders BPM Effects Sampling with Effects Pad Movements Operation and Connection Light and Style

Realtime effects processing and sampling 

Exclusive effects algorithms 

RADIAS synth engine sounds 

Improved sampling 

Touchpad KAOSS interface 

Pad lighting system 

USB computer connectivity

Effects:
Filter (Low-pass/High-pass/Band-pass/72dB/octave
and Low-pass)
Isolator and Distortion
Talk-Filter
Flanger
8-band EQ
Mid Pitch Shifter
Broken Modulation
Phaser
Ring Modulator & High-pass Filter
Decimator
Low Compressor
Auto-Pan
Slicer
Delay (Ping-Pong, Multi-tap, Reverse & High-pass Filter)
Tape Echo
Reverb
Gate Reverb
Grain Shifter
Vinyl Looper
Looper Forward/Reverse
Four-Sample-Bank Cross Fader Roll
Pad Drum 1/2
Unison Saw Bass
Noise Synthesizer & Looper
Vocoder
Vocoder M7