Korg Nautilus 88 AT

• 88 keys, weighted hammer action
• Aftertouch
• Velocity sensitive
• 9 different synthesis methods
• Large 7" touch display
• Simplified operation
• Assignable Quick Access buttons
• Dynamics knob
• Drum sequencer with over 1200 patterns
• 16 note tracks
• 16 audio tracks
• Arpeggiator with 1500 presets
• Sample function
• 16 effect processors
• 3-band EQ per track
• Stereo input
• Stereo output + 4 individual outputs
• Audio & MIDI via USB
• incl. free software package

Extensive sound generation

The sound engine of the Nautilus contains nine different sound generation methods, covering pretty much everything from high-quality pianos to wacky synthesizer sounds, to select sounds for orchestral music, or the tried-and-true sound needs for rock and pop. Ex works the instrument is additionally equipped with about 760 MB of PCM sounds, this selection can be expanded by the user up to 2GB. A total of 2560 sounds and 104 drum kits are pre-installed.

• SGX-2: high quality piano
• EP-1: various electric piano models
• CX-3: simulation of the CX-3 drawbar organ
• HD-1: digital synthesizer with powerful, crystal-clear sounds
• MS-20EX: simulation of the MS-20 synthesizer with extended possibilities
• PolysixEX: reincarnation of the Polysix synthesizer from 1981
• AL-1: good cross-section of analogue synthesizer sounds
• MOD-7: handles the iconic Korg Prophecy / Z-1 sounds and even FM
• STR-1: the physical modelling specialist for string instruments of all kinds

Effect power

As part of the sound creation you can definitely count the effects; in the Korg Nautilus 88 AT 16 effect processors are at work, with which you can give your sounds the final touch. In addition, each track has its own 3-band EQ. The twelve insert effects can be placed with a sound, a combination or even chained at a different place in the virtual mixer. Further final effects are available to refine the sum. The effects can even be used on the stereo audio input, which makes Nautilus a lush effects unit also a good figure.

Sampler!

With the Open Sampling System Korg has implemented an uncomplicated way to record samples from external audio sources and process them in the device, even resampling is possible. The maximum sampling time depends on the remaining amount of memory in the PCM Sounds memory respectively a maximum of 80 minutes in Stereo in disk mode. Various sample formats such as AIFF, WAV, SoundFont 2.0 and AKAI S1000/3000 can be loaded via a USB stick. By means of a USB-Ethernet-Adapter Nautilus can be connected to a computer network, so the data exchange between the instrument and a computer can be accelerated significantly.

Sequencer and live functions

Of course, a comprehensively equipped synthesizer workstation cannot be without a sequencer. 16 note and audio tracks each offer themselves to support the musician in all his actions and to capture ideas. In addition, a new mode for the input of drums has been implemented, which you might know from most drum machines and groove boxes. Like most functions, it can be accessed via the touch display. Also on board is an extensively adjustable Arpeggiator with 1500 presets, which can be applied to any note track. Some control elements can be adapted to your own needs so that you have e.g. a keystroke in the filter menu of a sound or the start/stop button always at hand. By the way, the touch Display can be set to an eye-friendly night mode. Musicians who work on several projects at the same time will appreciate the directly accessible set lists.

Free music software

For free with the Nautilus, Korg provides a comprehensive software package as a download. For changes and runability on Windows and Mac systems, please refer to the Korg homepage.

For iPad/iPhone:

• Korg Gadget 2 Le
• Korg Modules

For Mac/PC:

• Korg Collection M1 Le
• UVI Digital Synsations
• AAS ultra analogue Session
• AAS Strum Session
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session
• Reason Studios Reason lite
• iZotope Ozone Elements
• Skoove educational software