Korg NAUTILUS-88

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>KORG NAUTILUS-88</strong> is an advanced music workstation with 9 different <strong>Synths</strong> and <strong>Smooth Sound Transition</strong> technology for continuous switching between sound resources, an extensive PCM library, and an advanced DSP system with <strong>197</strong> different <strong>effects</strong>: Insert Mastering Total. All functions are intuitively managed by a large color <strong>Touch Display</strong>, complemented by physical controls on the panel, while <strong>Set Lists</strong> allow for instrument preparation for every <strong>Live</strong> performance. The workstation is equipped with a powerful <strong>MIDI & Audio sequencer</strong> with Full Editing capabilities, making composition and arrangement easy, and also integrating with the most popular DAW environments.</h1><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>A Video Playlist to discover the KORG NAUTILUS-88</strong></h2><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write;encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLmwacsrItvLMVub_heeXOg6UT9jIn8_E7" width="560"></iframe></p><p>With <strong>NAUTILUS-88, KORG</strong> expands the boundaries of operational and timbral possibilities of <strong>Synth Workstations</strong>, featuring <strong>9</strong> sound generators, an innovative approach to synthesis, a large quantity of samples, <strong>MIDI & Audio</strong> recording, a high-quality effects section, and extensive processing power. <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> provides a wealth of resources for sound exploration, music creation, and production, with a logical and intuitive workflow. <strong>KORG</strong> has spent years developing and perfecting the technology used in <strong>NAUTILUS</strong>: digital electronics, analog, software, hardware, all to offer every musician a powerful and versatile instrument with which to immediately connect.</p><ul> <li>Nine different sound generators with great timbral versatility</li> <li><strong>SST Smooth Sound Transition</strong> seamless sound switching</li> <li>Sound library organized into three main categories</li> <li>Real-time dynamics management with the <strong>DYNAMICS</strong> knob</li> <li>Real-time parameter modification with <strong>RT Control</strong></li> <li>New, even more intuitive graphical interface</li> <li>TouchView color display</li> <li>Polyphonic arpeggiator and Drum Track</li> <li><strong>Set List Mode</strong> essential for Live Performances</li> <li>Open Sampling System</li> <li>16-track MIDI & Audio Full Edit Sequencer</li> <li>Up to 16 simultaneous effect processors</li> <li>Control surfaces can be connected to the USB/MIDI ports</li> <li>Three models available: <strong>88 keys with weighted RH3 keyboard, 73 and 61 with semi-weighted keys</strong>.</li></ul><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the nine sound generators</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify"><strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> has nine different sound engines, each specialized in the reproduction or synthesis of a specific timbral family. Starting with <strong>SGX-2</strong>, which generates a wide selection of acoustic pianos drawing from a vast <strong>PCM</strong> library without <em>Loops</em>, with all their nuances, even minimal ones, articulated across <strong>12 Velocity levels</strong>, with string resonance, key release noise, etc. <strong>EP-1</strong> realistically reproduces the timbres of the most famous electric piano models with tines and reeds. <strong>CX-3</strong> emulates the unmistakable timbre of <em>Tone Wheel</em> organs, including the characteristic <strong>Rotary Speakers</strong> amplifier. In addition to these, there are the synthesis modules <strong>MOD-7: VPM / FM, PolysixEX</strong> and <strong>MS-20EX</strong> for analog modeling, and <strong>STR-1</strong> for physical modeling. Used individually as Programs or combined in Combinations, these Sound Engines are capable of producing all types of sounds, from <strong>Vintage</strong> to the most modern or futuristic.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="KORG NAUTILUS-88 integrates an advanced multi-synthesis sound engine with 9 different Sound Engines" src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/Nautilus_LS_Photo_02.jpg" title="KORG NAUTILUS-88 integrates an advanced multi-synthesis sound engine with 9 different Sound Engines" /></strong></p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 SST Smooth Sound Transition</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">On <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong>, selecting various operational modes or musical resources within them does not cause any sound interruption. It is possible to recall <strong>Programs</strong> or <strong>Combis</strong>, or switch from Program mode to Combi, or even switch between Songs on the Sequencer, always maintaining sound tails and effects during changes with a smooth, uninterrupted transition. This feature is widely appreciated and praised by all musicians.</p><h3><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the Sound Library</strong></h3><p style="text-align:justify">For timbral selection on <strong>NAUTILUS</strong>, a completely new approach has been applied, setting aside any preconceptions and conventions regarding Workstations, and thus devising a new type of classification capable of surpassing the boundaries of sampling and Sound Design. On <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong>, sounds are divided into three main groups:</p><ul> <li> <p><strong>Exclusive Sounds</strong></p> </li></ul><p>In this category, <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> offers exclusive and particular sounds such as: <em>Loops</em> with musical phrases, prepared pianos, original percussion, and much more. Characteristic musical phrases of rare, difficult-to-find, and difficult-to-play instruments have been created and included in the internal sound library, freely usable in your musical pieces; and other unusual timbres such as the "<em>prepared</em>" piano, i.e., with a modified timbre, obtained by inserting screws, small pieces of wood, and other objects between the strings with very suggestive results; or percussion sounds created using ordinary objects such as kitchen utensils or other items. These sounds can add original colors to your compositions or arrangements, and also represent a valuable resource for musicians creating soundtracks and music for images.</p><ul> <li> <p><strong>Modern Sounds</strong></p> </li></ul><p style="text-align:justify"><strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> features the most up-to-date timbres suitable for the current music scene for genres such as: EDM, Electro, and Chiptune; with the most modern Synth timbres, Drum Kits, and special effects that also facilitate the creation of effective Dance Beats and Grooves. The instrument's over 50 Drum Kits offer a wide variety of percussive sounds capable of adequately representing the rhythmic evolution in musical styles of recent decades.</p><ul> <li><strong>Standard Sounds</strong></li></ul><p style="text-align:justify">On <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong>, essential workstation sounds have been carefully crafted: acoustic pianos, electric pianos, guitars, basses, etc., to satisfy all musical genres. In the new acoustic piano sounds, the acoustics of the recording room have also been sampled, with the possibility of personally mixing the direct sound with the ambiance; and a new electric piano model with a characteristic full-bodied timbre, particularly suitable for Funk, has also been added.</p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 dynamics management</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">Using the DYNAMICS knob, it is possible to control the timbre and volume variations introduced by keyboard <em>Velocity</em>, and make them match the style required by the current song. By rotating this knob, a completely different feel can be achieved, even using the same sound. This is an additional method to adapt the instrument to your performance needs. By playing the keyboard and turning the "Dynamics" knob to the left, a softer sound is obtained, with a wider dynamic range, allowing for delicate and expressive passages, ideal for accompanying singers or solo instruments. By turning the knob to the right, the dynamic response becomes more energetic and uniform; this is particularly useful when playing in a band or orchestra to make a timbre stand out more, such as in a solo.</p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 physical controls</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">The six <strong>RT (Real Time)</strong> knobs on the panel allow for direct modification of PROGRAM and COMBI settings. Each knob can be assigned a variety of functions, such as timbre editing with: Filter Cut Off, effect level; arpeggiator or Drum Track control with Gate, tempo speed, Swing, Snare type, and much more. In COMBI mode, different timbres can be grouped, and their volume controlled with a single knob. To prevent accidental modification during a Performance, they can be pressed in, retracting fully into the panel, thus locking their position. This also allows selecting only the most frequently used ones, hiding the others.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="KORG NAUTILUS-88 features an intuitive user interface based on a color Touch Display integrated with physical controls on the panel" src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/Nautilus_LS_Photo_06.jpg" title="KORG NAUTILUS-88 features an intuitive user interface based on a color Touch Display integrated with physical controls on the panel" /></p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the user interface</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">For <strong>NAUTILUS-88, KORG</strong> has redesigned the user interface to speed up and simplify every operation. Normally, adding functions tends to increase the presence of physical controls on the panel, but in this case, the approach was to rationalize and optimize operational speed and intuitiveness as much as possible. The MODE button displays the selection of operational modes: PROGRAM, COMBI, SET LIST, SAMPLING, SEQUENCE, and GLOBAL, all on a single screen. In each MODE, access to functions is achieved through TABs, while the PAGE buttons allow for more in-depth modifications with intuitive procedures. This navigation system always allows returning to the initial phase by simply pressing the MODE button. The display operates in <em>Dark</em> mode, which uses black as the main color to reduce eye strain. There are also 6 programmable shortcut buttons that can be assigned to a range of functions such as: selecting Program or Combi modes, transport buttons for the Sequencer, etc. Four different ready-to-use Templates are available, but it is possible to create and save your own settings.</p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the Touch Display</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">The nerve center of the <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> user interface is the large color <strong>(800 x 480 pixel) WVGA TouchView</strong> display; with which it is possible to select or modify a sound or parameter directly with a simple finger touch thanks to <strong>Touch Drag</strong>. A series of graphic and interactive tools are also available that facilitate programming, such as adjusting the grand piano lid opening on <strong>SGX-2</strong>, or connecting virtual patch cables on MS-20EX. The display features a search function: <strong>Search</strong>, useful for tracking down any musical resource based on a search key.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the Set Lists</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">The SET LIST mode of <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> allows for personal organization of sound resources. Each SET LIST is composed of a fundamental unit called a <strong>SLOT</strong>; there are 128 SLOTS in each SET LIST, and 128 SET LISTs are immediately available. Each SLOT can be given a name and assigned a musical resource according to needs: PROGRAM, COMBI, or SONG. From this, it is also possible to control parameters such as the volume of the selected resource, display text, or color it appropriately to highlight it within the list; each SLOT can also be moved and positioned as desired, or copied or deleted. This operational mode can meet any Live requirement, thanks to the possibility of programming the exact succession of musical resources needed. Finally, each SET LIST has a <strong>9-band graphic equalizer</strong>, located at the end of the audio chain and <strong>independent</strong> of the effects section, with which to modify or correct the global timbral response of NAUTILUS depending on the environment in which the Performance takes place.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="NAUTILUS-88 offers great versatility in live use thanks to programmable Set Lists" src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/Nautilus_LS_Photo_10.jpg" title="NAUTILUS-88 offers great versatility in live use thanks to programmable Set Lists" /></p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 Open Sampling System</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify"><strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> uses the KORG Open Sampling System to quickly sample an external audio source, or resample a Performance executed on NAUTILUS, regardless of the selected operating mode. The timbral possibilities offered by the instrument's vast internal Sample library are significantly expanded by the <strong>USER SAMPLE</strong> area, which, thanks to <strong>VMT (Virtual Memory Technology)</strong>, allows personal samples to be used, maximizing the capacity of the Workstation's SSD. Samples in various formats can be loaded via the USB port: AIFF, WAV, SoundFont 2.0, and AKAI S1000/3000; if the amount of data is truly significant, a high-speed USB Ethernet adapter can also be used. NAUTILUS therefore allows for the use of Samples created on a computer for your compositions, arrangements, or productions.</p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the Sequencer</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify"><strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> possesses a powerful Sequencer/Recorder with 16 MIDI tracks and 16 Audio tracks; an important resource for musical creations or personal arrangements; this section features functions that facilitate and stimulate musical inspiration, with the possibility of recording polyphonic arpeggiators, Drum Tracks or RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording), with professional quality results in a short time. The 16-track Audio Recorder acquires up to 4 tracks simultaneously in 16-bit/24-bit 48 kHz format. During playback, effects can be added, the resulting sound can be resampled, and the Wav file can be imported into a Sequencer track. Editing functions such as: Copy, Paste, Normalize, and mixing automation are also present.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Polyphonic arpeggiator and Drum Track</strong></h2><p style="text-align:justify">These modules provide effective interactive musical support for every performance, with a wide library of rhythmic and melodic patterns; 4 different scenes are also available where different patterns can be set and recalled instantly; ideal for improvising, for performances, or for quickly creating complete songs or arrangements on the Sequencer.</p><h2><strong>NAUTILUS-88 the effects</strong></h2><p>The powerful <strong>NAUTILUS-88</strong> DSP section can produce up to 16 simultaneous effects, selectable from 197 different types, divided into 3 categories: Insert, Master, and Total FX. Insert effects apply to single or multiple timbres of the Timbre/Track of a Combi or Sequencer. <strong>Master 1&2</strong> effects can be adjusted for all tracks using the corresponding sends (<strong>Send 1&2</strong>), while <strong>Total</strong> effects act globally on the entire instrument.</p>

Additionally, for each timbre, MIDI track and Audio of the Sequencer, a three-band equalizer is available to correct tonal balance or to creatively modify the sound.

Control surfaces can be connected to the USB/MIDI ports

NAUTILUS can be connected directly to any USB/MIDI Class-Compliant controller, such as KORG USB MIDI controllers with Pads like: nanoPAD, nanoPAD2, padKONTROL. With these, it is possible to play percussive parts, or trigger chords in Chord mode.

NAUTILUS is available in 3 models: NAUTILUS-88 keys with weighted RH3 88-key keyboard, NAUTILUS-73 and NAUTILUS-61 with semi-weighted keys

NAUTILUS 88 keys adopts the renowned KORG RH3 88-weighted keybed, which accurately simulates the mechanical response of an authentic concert grand piano keyboard, including the difference in hammer mass between the bass and treble regions of the keyboard.

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NAUTILUS-88 the Bundled Software

NAUTILUS-88 comes with a wide range of music software including: Izotope's "Ozone Elements", an AI-based mastering software, "Skoove" an educational application to improve keyboard skills, "Lite Reason" DAW Software, as well as various synth software from KORG and other brands. In other words, as soon as you own this Synth, you have a variety of applications available to help you create your music.

• Apps for iPad/iPhone
• KORG Gadget 2 Le (music production studio DAW app)
• KORG Module (piano/keyboard sound module app)
• Software for Mac/Windows
• KORG Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)
• UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module)
• Reason Studios Reason Lite (DAW music production software)
• Skoove free 3 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lesson)
• KORG Gadget 2 Le for Mac (DAW music production software)
• iZotope Ozone Elements (Audio Mastering Plug-in Software)

KORG NAUTILUS-88 Technical Specifications

[System] - NAUTILUS System Version 3.0

Keybed - 88 Keys: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), A - C, Velocity Sensitive, No After Touch

[Sound Generator] - Synthesis Types: 9

• SGX-2: Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
• EP-1: MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
• HD-1: High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)
• AL-1: Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)
• CX-3: Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)
• STR-1: Plucked String (Physical Modeling)
• MOD-7: Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)
• MS-20EX: Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)
• PolysixEX: Component Modeling Technology (CMT Analog Modeling)

Maximum Polyphony *1*2:

• SGX-2: 100 Voices *3
• EP-1: 104 Voices
• HD-1: 140 Voices
• AL-1: 80 Voices
• CX-3: 200 Voices
• STR-1: 40 Voices
• MOD-7: 52 Voices
• MS-20EX: 40 Voices
• PolysixEX: 180 Voices

• *1: In some rare cases, when using many system-intensive effects simultaneously (e.g., 14 instances of O-Verbs), polyphony may be slightly reduced.
• *2: A portion of the multicore processor in NAUTILUS is dedicated to voice generation and a portion to effects. NAUTILUS dynamically allocates processing power between generators as needed. The stated maximum number of voices applies when 100% of the processing power is dedicated to a single generator.
• *3: 100 Dual-Stereo Voices are equivalent to 400 Mono Voices

Preset PCM - 496 MB / DISK 2.3G (ROM 1,771 Multisamples, 3,955 Drumsamples)

Internal PCM Sound Libraries:

• EXs301: German2 D Piano
• EXs302: Italian F Piano
• EXs303: Japanese Upright U Piano
• EXs304: Prepared Piano
• EXs305: Historical Keyboards
• EXs306: Vintage Keyboards 2
• EXs307: Strings & Synths
• EXs308: Guitar Collection
• EXs309: Bass Collection
• EXs310: World Essence
• EXs311: Background Loops
• EXs312: SFX & Hits
• EXs313: Found Percussions
• EXs314: Expansion Drums

PCM RAM Capacity: Approx. 2GB *4

*4: Available memory for Samples changes depending on the use of expansion PCM libraries and User Sample banks. Approximately 760 MB are available from the factory (when loading the file named “PRELOAD.KSC”).

Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 377 Preload - Support Stereo multisamples, single note synchronization, and Tempo-based (BPM) settings.

[SGX-2 Program]

Premium Piano:

• Chromatic sampling of all 88 piano keys across 12 Velocity levels, without Loops.
• Reproduction of: Damper resonance and mechanical noises (pedals, key releases).
• Supports the Sample: Una Corda sample

PCM:

• EXs301 – German2 D Piano -12 Velocity levels, recording environment adjustment
• EXs302 – Italian F Piano - 12 Velocity levels – No Una Corda
• EXs303 – Japanese Upright U Piano - 8 Velocity levels
• Exs304 – Prepared Piano – 1 to 4 Velocity levels

Piano Types: 28

(With Factory settings, 64 varieties of EXs6: German D Piano, EXs7: Japanese C Piano, EXs12: SGX-1 Austrian D Piano, EXs17: Berlin D Piano do not produce sound. This option must be downloaded. (They will be released later.)

Generation Control: Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release, Modeled String Resonance, Una Corda.

[EP-1 Program]

• MDS Electric Piano: Reproduces typical electric pianos: Tine and Reed through Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS) technology, and vintage effects.
• Electric Piano Models: 7 Tine EP I Early, Tine EP I Late, Tine EP II, Tine EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP200, Reed EP200A
• Generation Control: Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width
• Control Panel: Tine Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive) Reed Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)
• Effect Types: 9 - Small Phase, Orange Phase, Black Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage Flanger, Red Comp, VOX Wah

[HD-1 Program]

Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control of oscillator volume, synthesis parameters, and effects via Vector Joystick and Tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Structure:

• Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.
• Double mode: allows two independent synthesis channels to be overlaid, each with its own: oscillators, filters, EG, LFO, etc.
• Drums: 1 Drum Kit, Double Drums: 2 Drum Kits.

Oscillators: 8 Velocity Zones per oscillator, with Switching, Crossfades and Layering - each zone can play mono or stereo Multi samples or Wave Sequences

Filters: Two multi-mode filters per voice: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject), 4 different filter routings: single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode)

EQ: 3 Bands, with Sweepable Midranges

Driver: Non-linear Driver and Low Boost circuits for each voice

Modulations: 3 Envelope Generators, 2 LFO per voice, Common LFO, 4 Key Tracking Generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), 2 AMS Mixers

Functions: Quick Layer/Split

[EXi Program Common]

Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control of oscillator volume, synthesis parameters, and effects via Vector Joystick and Tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Modulations: Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO, 2 Key Tracking Generators

EQ: 3 Bands, with Sweepable Midranges

[AL-1 Program]

Oscillators: Ultra-low-aliasing Oscillators, OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync

Audio Input: External audio sources can be processed through: Ring Modulator, Filter, Driver, Amp, and EQ

Filters: 2 multi-mode filters: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject. 4 types of Routings: single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode), Mode: Multi Filter only Filter-A; a modulatable mix of: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Dry Input, to create a wide variety of unique filters and effects.

Driver: Non-linear Driver and Low Boost circuits for each voice

Modulations: 5 Envelope Generators, 4 LFO per voice, 2 AMS Mixers; Step Sequencer Per voice.

Quick Layer / Split Function

[CX-3 Program]

Tonewheel Organ Modeling: Phase-synchronous tonewheels, clean and vintage models, percussion, key click, wheel brake

EX Mode: 4 additional user-specified Drawbars, expanded percussion.

Internal Effects: Rotary Speaker, Vibrato/Chorus, Amp Modeling with Overdrive, 3-Band EQ

Drawbar Control: From the TouchView Display

Split: Upper, Lower (Also in EX mode)

Modulation: 2 AMS Mixers

[STR-1 Program]

Physically Modeled String: Physical modeling of: damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more. Most string parameters are controllable in real time.

String Excitation: 3 different excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM. 16 Preset “pluck” types with modulation and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated Low Filter.

PCM Oscillators: Ultra-Low-Aliasing technology like HD-1; 4 Velocity Zones per oscillator; any mono Multisamples can be used, including: ROM, EXs, User Sample Bank, or Sampling Mode. Supports Virtual Memory.

Excitation Filter: Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter, for modeling the string exciter. The filter can be activated/deactivated separately for each excitation source. Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject.

Audio Input Audio and Feedback: real-time audio can be passed through the string, including Feedback also through effects. Feedback includes distance and orientation from instrument to amplifier, both modulatable.

Filters: 2 Multi-mode Filters per voice; configurations: Single, Serial, Parallel (with Stereo Split output), and 24dB (4-pole). Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject.

Multi Filter Mode (Filter A Only). A modulatable mix of: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Dry Input, to create a wide variety of unique filters and effects.

Modulations: 5 Envelopes, 4 LFO per voice, 2 Key Track Generators, String Tracking Generators, 4 AMS Mixers.

[MOD-7 Program]

Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer: Combines: Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), Waveshaping Ring Modulation, PCM Sample Playback, and Subtractive Synthesis; Capable of converting SYX type files.

Oscillators - 6 VPM/Waveshaper/Ring Modulation: Phase and Pitch Modulation for each oscillator. 101 Waveshaper Tables plus modulatable Drive and Offset. Possibility of use: as oscillators, Waveshapers or Ring Modulators for other signals.

PCM Oscillators: Ultra-Low-Aliasing technology like HD-1; 4 Velocity Zones per oscillator; any mono Multisamples can be used, including: ROM, EXs, User Sample Bank, or Sampling Mode. Supports Virtual Memory.

Audio Inputs: possibility of processing real-time audio through VPM oscillators and filters.

Filters: Dual Multi-Mode filter per voice. Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject, 2 types of Filter Looping: Parallel and 24 dB “4-Pole”)

Multi Filter Mode (Filter A Only): A modulatable mix of: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Dry Input, to create a wide variety of unique filters and effects.

Patch Panel: Supports: 78 types of preset algorithms and Free Patching (free connection). 3 Mixers: 2-in/1-out for audio processing, fully modulatable, with Phase Inversion.

Main Mixer 6-Input Stereo, with modulable pan and volume, plus Phase Inversion. **Modulations:** 10 Envelopes, 4 LFO per voice, 9 Key Tracking Generators, Step Sequencer per voice, 4 Standard AMS Mixers plus 4 simple AMS Mixers. ### **[MS-20EX Program]** **Oscillators:** Ultra-low-aliasing Oscillators; VCO1, VCO2, Ring Mod, Pink and White Noise Generator **Audio Inputs:** Audio signals can be processed through the synthesis engine and ESP (External Signal Processor) **Filters:** 12dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass self-oscillating **ESP Section:** 24dB/octave Low Cut and High Cut filters, available per voice. **Patch Panel:** Patchable Audio and modulation, Audio Rate **Patch Points:** * **Keyboard:** Keyboard CV Out, Keyboard Trigger Out, VCO1+VCO2 CV In, VCO2 CV In * **VCO:** VCO1+VCO2 External Frequency Control In, VCO1 Out, VCO2 Out * **VCF:** External Signal In, External HP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, External LP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, HPF Out, LPF In, LPF Out * **VCO+VCF:** Total External Modulation In * **VCA:** External Initial Gain Control In, VCA In * **EG:** EG1 Envelope Signal Normal Out, EG1 Envelope Signal Reverse Out, EG1+EG2 Trigger In, EG1 Trigger In, EG2 Envelope Signal Reverse Out * **MG:** Triangle Out, Rectangle Out * **Noise Generator:** Pink Noise Out, White Noise Out * **Sample and Hold:** Clock Trigger In, Sample Signal In, S/H Out * **Modulation VCA:** Control Voltage In, Signal In, Signal Out * **Manual Controller:** Control Wheel Out, Momentary Switch * **ESP:** Signal In, AMP Out, BPF In, BPF Out, F-V CV Out, Envelope Out, Trigger Out * **Other:** EXi Audio In, Mixer 1 In, Mixer 1 Out, Mixer 2 In, Mixer 2 Out **ESP (External Signal Processor):** Uses input audio as Trigger and/or CV source. **Modulations:** Original DAR (Delay, Attack, Release) and HADSR (Hold, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) EGs 1 & 2, original MG (with MIDI sync), Sample-and-Hold, MVCA, NAUTILUS: 4 additional multi-stage envelopes, 4 additional LFOs per voice, and 4 AMS Mixers. ### **[PolysixEX Program]** **Oscillators:** * **VCO:** Saw, Pulse, PWM * **Sub Oscillator:** Off, 1 octave below, 2 octaves below **Filter:** 24dB (4-Pole) Octave Low Pass with self-oscillation **Effects:** Built-in Polysix Chorus, Phaser, and Ensemble **Arpeggiator:** Built-in MIDI-syncable Arpeggiator, with adjustable Range, Mode, and Latch **Modulations:** Polysix: original ADSR EG and MG (with MIDI sync). NAUTILUS: 2 additional multi-stage envelopes, 2 additional LFOs per voice, and 4 AMS Mixers. ### **[Combination]** **Number of Timbres, Master Keyboard functions:** Max. 16 * Uses up to 16 programs in: Keyboard & Velocity Splits, Layers, and Crossfades and/or control of external MIDI devices. * The Tone Adjust Parameter function allows you to modify Programs, while the Master Keyboard function controls external MIDI devices. **Advanced Vector Synthesis:** * Controls oscillator level, synthesis parameters and effects via Vector Joystick and * Vector Envelope, tempo-syncable. **Quick Layer/Split Function** ### **[Drumkit]** **System:** Assignment of Stereo/Mono samples with 8 velocity zones per oscillator (with Crossfade functions) **[Number of Programs/Combinations/Drum kits]** * 2,560 User Program Memory (1,920 [1,280 HD-1+ 640 EXi] Preloaded) * 1,792 Combinations User Memory (256 Preloaded) * 264 Drum Kits User Memory (104 Preloaded) * 256 GM Level2 Programs Preset + 9 GM Level 2 Drum Programs Preset ### **[Set List]** **Number of Set Lists/Slots:** 128 Set Lists, 128 Slots per each Set List - Each Set List has a **9-band Graphic EQ**, and for each Slot the following functions are available: Tone Adjust which regulates Program settings, Transpose, Hold Time for SST (Smooth Sound Transition). ### **[Sampling]** **System:** Open Sampling System (Resampling, In-Track Sampling) **Bit Resolution / Sampling Frequency:** * RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz Stereo/Mono Sampling * DISK: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz **Sampling Times:** * RAM: Depends on the amount of available PCM RAM * DISK: 80 minutes Stereo Max. (879MB: 16bit) **Sample Locations:** 16,000 Samples/4,000 Multisamples (128 index per Multisample) **Formats:** KORG, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with "Advanced Program Parameter Conversion"); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE **Editing:** Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other Standard Audio Editing functions. **[Effects]** * **Insert Effects:** 12 - Stereo in / stereo out * **Master Effects:** 2 - Stereo in / stereo out * **Total Effects:** 2 - Stereo in / stereo out * **Timbre EQ:** a 3-band EQ for each Timbre/Track **Effect Types:** 197 **Modulations:** Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO **Effect Control Busses:** Stereo Side-Chaining for: compressors, gates, vocoders, etc. **Effect Presets:** 783 total Presets, Max. 32 for each effect (User Preset) **[Arpeggiator]** **Arpeggiator Modules:** 1 module in Program mode, 2 modules in Combination and Sequencer mode **Arpeggio Pattern:** 5 presets + ARP A 2,048 Slots (1,593 Preload) + ARP B 128 slots **Controls:** On/Off, Latch, Gate, Velocity, Length, Swing, Tempo ### **[Drum Track]** **Drum Track Patterns:** 1,272 Preset (Common with MIDI Sequencer Preset Patterns) * 1,000 User Patterns * Patterns created on the Sequencer can be converted into Drum Track User Patterns. * Trigger Mode/ Sync / Zone / Swing, Drum SD, Tempo can be set. ### **[Sequencer/HDR]** **Tracks:** 16-track MIDI Sequencer + 16-track Audio (Hard Disk Recorder) + 1 Master Track. * **Number of Songs:** 200 Songs * **Resolution:** 1/480 * **Tempo:** 40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution) * **Memory Capacity:** 400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 Audio events * **MIDI Tracks:** 16 Tracks + 1 Master Track, 697 Preset / 100 User Patterns (per Song), 18 Preset/16 User Template Songs * **Formats:** KORG (NAUTILUS, KRONOS, OASYS), SMF formats 0 and 1. **Audio Tracks:** 16- Track Playback, 4- Track simultaneous recording, Format: WAV file 16bit/24bit. * **Maximum recording time for a single audio file (Mono):** 80 minutes * **Automation:** Volume, Pan, EQ, Send1/2; 10,000 Regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM adjustment * **RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play & Record):** 1 Pattern Set Per Song * **Function: Auto Song Setup** ### **[General]** **Disk Mode:** Load, save, utility, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1. **Controls:** Joystick, Switches 1 & 2 **Arpeggiator Controls:** On/Off, Latch, Gate, Velocity, Length, Swing, Tempo **DRUM TRACK:** On/Off, Swing, Drum SD, Tempo **Display:** "TouchView" graphical User Interface, 7-inch color TFT, WVGA (800 x 480), adjustable brightness ### **General Specifications:** * **Frequency Response:** 20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10k Ω load * **THD+N:** 20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ω load (typical) * **S/N:** 95dB (typical) * **Dynamic Range:** 95dB (typical) * **Crosstalk**: 95dB, at 1kHz (typical) **Outputs: L/MONO, R, Individual 1-4:** 1/4” TRS Balanced * Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono (L/MONO Only), * Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, * Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater) The Slider: MAIN VOLUME only controls AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R **Headphones:** 1/4” stereo phone jack * Output Impedance: 33 Ω, * Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 Ω), * MAIN VOLUME knob (connected to: AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN)) **USB-B:** 24-bit, Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz, 2 Audio Channels - (Digital signal of outputs: AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R) **Inputs - Audio Inputs 1 & 2:** 1/4” TRS Balanced * Input Impedance: 10 kΩ * Nominal Level: LINE +4 dBu * Maximum Level: LINE +16 dBu * Nominal Level: MIC –22 dBu * Maximum Level: MIC -10 dBu * Source Impedance: 600 Ω **USB-B:** 24-bit, Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz, 2 Audio Channels **Control Inputs:** Damper pedal (Half Damper supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal **MIDI:** In, Out, Thru (DIN) **USB:** * USB A (TYPE A): for connecting USB devices such as: QWERTY keyboard, MIDI controllers, ethernet adapters, mass storage devices * USB B (TYPE B): Audio/MIDI Interface, MIDI: 1 (16 channels) input / 1 (16 channels) output, Audio: 2 channels input / 2 channels output * *2 High-Speed USB ports (supports 480Mbps) **Disk Drives:** 60 GB SSD (2.5”) **Power Supply:** AC power terminal, Switch **Dimensions: (W x D x H):** * **NAUTILUS 88 Keys:** 1,437 x 387 x 139 mm / 56.57” x 15.24” x 5.47” **Weight:** * **NAUTILUS 88**: **23.1 kg** / 50.93 lbs. **Power Consumption:** 40 W **Included Accessories:** AC power cable, Quick Start Guide ### **[Optional Accessories]** **== Hardware ==** * XVP-20: Expression/Volume Pedal * EXP-2: Foot Controller * DS-1H: Damper Pedal * PS-1: Pedal Switch * PS-3: Pedal Switch