The sonic power of the TRITON series in a portable keyboard.
Introducing the Korg X50 keyboard synthesizer; packed with Korg's distinctive and world-renown sounds, designed for easy and intuitive operation, and with an ultra-light and compact design that's ideal for the active musician.
The Korg X50 brings the muscular synth engine behind the Triton into your grasp! Order now!
Detailed Product Description
X50 Overview
Two master effects, a stereo 3-band master EQ and one stereo insert effect are available, using 89 different effect types. Effects parameters can be modulated in real time, with many effects that can sync to MIDI clock.
For live performance and songwriting, the X50 offers dual polyphonic arpeggiators that feature easy-to-use, one-touch functionality. In addition to five basic preset arpeggio patterns, the X50 also provides 251 patterns covering everything from simple riffs to complex polyphonic phrases and drum grooves. For expressive control over the sounds, effects and arp patterns the X50 offers a variety of real-time controllers - two switches, four knobs, plus pitch bend and mod wheels (all assignable).
An intuitive Korg interface makes sound selection quick and easy. Sounds are organized into 16 categories, and users can select the desired Programs and Combinations via a dedicated Category key. A convenient Audition button allows the user to preview Programs using a selection of musically appropriate riffs. Korg's proprietary ClickPoint cursor system and a backlit LCD display further enhance navigation functions.
The X50 also offers integral USB MIDI functionality, for easy connection to computer-based systems. A powerful Multi Mode allows the X50 to be played from an external sequencer as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module. The included stand alone/plug-in editor software makes it easy to create and organize sounds from a computer (VST, AU and RTAS formats are supported), even from within the user's DAW or sequencer application. In a first for its class, the X50 features individual outputs, allowing sounds of specific parts to be sent from separate outputs independent of other parts - useful in a variety of recording scenarios.
Detailed Product Features
- Triton HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine
- 48kHz sampling frequency
- 64MB PCM ROM
- 470 multisamples, 518 drum samples
- 61 velocity-sensitive keys
- 62 voice polyphony with 62 oscillators (single mode), 31 voice polyphony with 62 oscillators (double mode)
- 2 master effects processors (mono in, stereo out)
- 1 insert effect processor (stereo in/out)
- 1 master effect processor (3-band stereo)
- All effects available simultaneously
- 89 total effects
- 512 user programs (512 preloaded)
- 384 user combinations (384 preloaded)
- 128 user multi sets (16 preloaded)
- 40 user drumkits (16 preloaded)
- GM sound map compatible: 128 programs and 9 GM2 drum kits
- Dual polyphonic arpeggiator
- Pitch bend wheel
- Modulation wheel
- 4 realtime control knobs
- Audition key
- Category key
- 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD
- MAIN-L/MONO, R outputs
- INDIVIDUAL-1, 2 outputs
- Dual headphone jacks
- Damper jack (half-pedaling supported)
- Assignable switch jack
- Assignable pedal jack
- MIDI I/O
- USB/MIDI port
- DC 12 V power supply
- 38.39"W x 3.15"H x 10.12"D
- 9.48 lbs.
- Includes AC adapter, CD-ROM (X50 Editor, X50 Plug-In Editor and KORG USB-MIDI Driver software)
Detailed Product Specifications
- Control Inputs: damper (half-pedaling supported); assignable switch; assignable pedal
- Controllers: pitch bend wheel; modulation wheel; REALTIME CONTROLS knob 1~4Audition key; Category key
- Display: 240 x 64 dots LCD with backlight, graphical user interface
- Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator: Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously in Combination and Multi Modes, one arpeggiator can be used in Program Mode; 5 preset, 251 user arpeggio patterns (251 preloaded)
- Effect Section: Stereo digital multi effect system – all can be used simultaneously2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out)1 Insert Effect (stereo in/out)1 Master Effect (3-band stereo)
- Keyboard: 61-key, velocity sensitive
- MIDI: In, Out
- Number of Effect Types: 89 (available for Insert Effect and Master Effects)
- Outputs: MAIN-L/MONO, R; INDIVIDUAL-1, 2; Headphones
- Polyphony: 62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode); 31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode)
- Power Supply: DC 12 V
- Programs, Combinations, Multi-sets, Drumkits: 512 user Programs (512 preloaded); 384 user Combinations (384 preloaded); 128 user Multi sets (16 preloaded); 40 user Drumkits (16 preloaded); GM sound map compatible - 128 programs + 9 GM2 drum kits (ROM)
- Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine; 48 kHz sampling frequency64 MB PCM ROM; 470 multisamples + 518 drumsamples
- USB: type B connector (transmits MIDI only)
- Windows system requirements to connect via USB:
- Supported OS:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64* Edition
- Supported Computer: computer with USB port and the ability to run
- supported OS
- *Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is beta-version.
Macintosh system requirements to connect via USB: - Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
- Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and the ability to
- run supported OS
- Note: USB MIDI has been tested and works under Rosetta and Universal Binary on Intel-based Macs, using the standard Class Compliant driver. In this case, however, Port Names will be shown as generic names like Port 1, Port A etc. instead of the product name.
Windows System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver: - Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition
- Supported Computer: Computers with USB port and the ability to run supported OS
- *Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is beta-version.
Mac System Requirement of KORG USB-MIDI Driver: - Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Supported Computer: Apple Macintosh with USB port and the ability to run supported OS
- Sys. Req. for X50 and X50 Plug-In Editor (Win):
- CPU: Intel Pentium III / 1 GHz or faster
- Memory: 256 MB or larger
- Monitor: 1,024 x 768, 16-bit colors or higher
- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition Service Pack 1 or later
- Operates as stand-alone or VST/RTAS plug-in.
- Sys. Req. for X50 and X50 Plug-In Editor (MAC):
- CPU: Apple G4/400 MHz or faster
- Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
- Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in.
- Note: This software does not currently run on Intel-based Macs, either under Rosetta or as Universal Binary. When this changes we will make a public announcement.
- Sys. Req. for X50 and X50 Plug-In Editor (Win):
- Memory: 256 MB or larger
- Monitor: 1,024 x 768, 32,000 colors or higher
- Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
- Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in.
*Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. - *The "Built for Mac OS X" graphic is trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.
- *The Audio Units logo and the Audio Units symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
- *Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
- *VST is trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
- *RTAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions.
- *All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- *Sound processed with INFINITY.
Specifications subject to change without notice
Detailed Warranty Information
Warranty Period:
12 months
Warranty Details:
1 year, part and labor* (*customers who register on line get one
additonal year on Korg Keyboards and Digital Pianos)