"The Kaoss Pad has seen many different iterations, but the mainline effect unit and sampler hasn't received an update since the launch of the KP3+ in 2013. Korg has finally given it the attention it deserves with the release of the Kaoss Pad V. Rather than a dramatic reimagining of what a Kaoss Pad is, the V takes the core idea - an effect unit with an X / Y pad for controlling parameters in a natural, performance-focused way."
"The big innovation on the Kaoss Pad V is that it can recognize two fingers simultaneously to control two distinct sets of parameters, or even two entirely different effects. It also has a dedicated voice effects engine for vocoding and harmonizing. It can even convert vocal input into MIDI for controlling other gear. Imagine being able to control a drum machine by beatboxing, or a synth by humming."
"The sampling and looping features have also been improved. You can record up to eight bars, overdub, and even chop and rearrange your loop. Those looping features are all the more useful since Korg finally added a balanced input so you can capture cleaner audio from mics, synths, and other instruments. Though, it sticks with unbalanced RCA ins and outs on the back, which are more useful for DJ setups, but less so in a studio."
The Kaoss Pad V preserves the core X / Y pad performance concept while introducing two-finger recognition to control separate parameter sets or independent effects. A dedicated voice effects engine handles vocoding and harmonizing, and vocal input can be converted to MIDI for controlling external gear. Sampling and looping are upgraded with up to eight bars of recording, overdubbing, chopping, and rearrangement. A balanced input captures cleaner audio from microphones, synths, and instruments, while the unit retains unbalanced RCA ins and outs suited to DJ setups. The Kaoss Pad V is available for preorder at $649.99.
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