The latest addition to the Korg "micro" series serves up sampling with a powerful performance punch! The microSAMPLER delivers multi-mode sampling, resampling, Pattern Sequencing and over-the-top effects – and all under a fun-to-use intuitive interface. More than just a sampler, the microSAMPLER is a complete sound design studio for creating up-to-the minute loops and phrases.

Keyboard:

37 Natural-Touch mini-keys, velocity sensing

Sampling Specs:

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  48 kHz: 160 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 21.33 minutes (max.)
  
  24 kHz: 320 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 42.66 minutes (max.)
  
  12 kHz: 640 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 85.33 minutes (max.)
  
  6 kHz: 1280 seconds (mono) per bank; x 8 Banks = 170.66 minutes (max.)
  
  
Sampling Rates: 48 kHz, 24 kHz, 12 kHz, 6 kHz
Bank Structure: 36 Samples per Bank (160 Seconds max.)
Available Banks: 9 Total (8 User +1 ROM)
Sampling Time:

Polyphony:

14 voices

Sampling Modes:

One-Shot; Gate; Loop; Key Gate; Auto-Next
Resample in any mode

Keyboard Modes:

Sampling Mode: 36 Sample Playback Keys + 1 Audio Input
Keyboard Mode: Single sample assigned chromatically across the keyboard

Effects:

Structure: 1 Master FX
Effect Types: 21 (Compressor, Filter, 4-Band EQ, Distortion, Reverb, Delay, L/C/R Delay, Auto-Panning
Delay, Modulation Delay, Tape Echo, Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Ring Modulation, Grain
Shifter, Pitch Shifter, Talking Modulator, Looper)

Pattern Sequencer:

Patterns: 16 Patterns per bank; x 8 Banks
Note Count: 64,000 notes total; 16,000 per bank
Resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note)

Audio Connections:

Input: ¼" Jack (rear); XLR Balanced (top); with Mic/Line switch; Level knob
Outputs: L/Mono, R; ¼" unbalanced
Phones: ¼" Stereo Jack

Other Connections:

MIDI: In, Out
USB: Type B

Display:

Custom LCD; 37 LEDs above keys

Power Supply:

9 VDC (AC Adapter); 6 AAA Alkaline batteries – approx. 4 hours (sold separately)

Dimensions:

W x D x H: 20.31" x 9.37" x 2.56"
Weight: 4.19 lbs

microSAMPLER Editor Librarian Software:

Operating Requirements:

PC: Microsoft Windows XP (SP3 or later); Windows Vista (SP1 or later); USB port
MAC: OSX Version 10.4 or later; USB port