Main Features - Korg KAOSS PAD Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg KAOSS
PAD QUAD dynamic effect processor. To en-
joy the KAOSS PAD QUAD to the fullest po-
tential, please read this manual carefully and
use the KAOSS PAD QUAD only as directed.

Main features

Create custom KAOSS effects combinations
You can combine up to four different effects
to create your custom KAOSS effect combina-
tions, with literally hundreds of possibilities.
Since switching is as easy as hitting a button
and touching the touch pad, you can also swap
effects as often as desired as the song pro-
gresses.
Total control and smooth playability
Simply touch, tap or rub your finger across the
surface of the touch pad, and you will be in
total control of the effects.
Flexible Looping
In addition to the normal Looper function,
the KAOSS PAD QUAD features a Reverse
Looper, and a Loop Slicer that slices recorded
samples and then loops them automatically
between manually adjusted points. You can
switch the type of the Looper during playback.
These newly-designed Looper effects increase
the variety of performance possibilities.
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New Vinyl Break effect
The Vinyl Break effect simulates how a turn-
table platter slows down gradually before stop-
ping. The effect also simulates Scratch play
on a turntable. These turntable effects can be
useful for DJ performances.
Tap Tempo and Auto BPM
The KAOSS PAD QUAD's Auto BPM circuit
derives tempo information from any audio
source and can sync effects to play in time.
You can also tap the Tap button along with the
beat to sync with the music's BPM.
Freeze function
Pressing the FREEZE button while touching
the pad will memorize your position on the
pad, allowing you to remove your finger and
keep the effect(s) playing. Since each effect
module features its own FREEZE button, the
looper can play a phrase repeatedly using the
same "frozen" effect, while you control other
effects via the touch pad. Creative freedom is
all yours. Turning an effect on or off, or chang-
ing the effect within one of the four banks, will
call up the effect with the "frozen" position on
the pad.