Introduction; Main Features - Korg TRITON Extreme TRITON Extreme music workstation/sampler Operation Manual

Main features

The TRITON Extreme is a music workstation/sampler
that features the HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system
as its tone generator.
It provides high-quality preset multisamples/programs/
combinations together with a broad range of integrated
features such as an effect section, 16-track MIDI
sequencer, sampling, dual polyphonic arpeggiators,
RPPR, four-channel audio input/six-channel audio out-
put, and song play functionality.
You can modify the sound in realtime by using a wide
range of performance controllers such as the joystick, rib-
bon controller, REALTIME CONTROLS and ARPEGGIA-
TOR knobs, and pedals that you connect.
You can also expand the TRITON Extreme's capabilities
by installing the MOSS modeling synthesizer or by add-
ing more sample memory (RAM).
The TRITON Extreme music workstation is a powerful
tool for music production or live performance.
HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system
The HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system is a PCM tone
generator system with full digital signal processing that
guarantees pristine sound, and featuring enormous flexi-
bility in musical expression, modulation, and effect rout-
ing.
* The TRITON Extreme contains an analog vacuum tube
circuit (Valve Force). When you use Valve Force, the
signal is converted into analog form at that point.
Tone generator section:
• 160 Mbytes of preset PCM ROM contains 962
multisamples and 1,175 drumsamples.
• The TRITON Extreme is shipped with 16 Mbytes of
RAM (you can expand this to a maximum of 96
Mbytes), letting you use samples or multisamples you
sampled/resampled or loaded in Media mode.
• The sampling frequency is 48 kHz, and the maximum
polyphony is 60 voices (a maximum of 120 voices can
be used depending on the PCM sounds you use).
Filter/synthesis section:
• Either a 24 dB/oct Resonant Low Pass or a 12 dB/oct
Low Pass & High Pass type filter can be used. A wide
variety of filter effects can be achieved, from active
sounds with aggressive resonance to subtle tones
using a high pass filter.
• A broad range of editing parameters gives you precise
control over every aspect of the sound.
Effect section:
• Five insert effects (stereo-in/stereo-out), two master
effects (mono-in/stereo-out), and a three-band master
EQ (stereo-in/stereo-out) can all be used
simultaneously. You can select and edit any of 102
types of effect algorithms.
• The effect routing is highly flexible. Effects can be
routed freely to the individual inputs and outputs.

Introduction

Alternate Modulation and
Effect Dynamic Modulation:
• The synthesis section (filter etc.) provides Alternate
Modulation capabilities, and the effect section
provides Effect Dynamic Modulation. This allows you
to freely apply modulation to parameters that affect
the pitch, filter, amp, EG, LFO, and effects etc.
• LFO, delay time and other effect parameters can be
synchronized to an external MIDI clock. You can also
synchronize sounds and effects to the tempo of the
internal sequencer or the arpeggiator.
Valve Force circuit:
• This section includes an analog low-frequency boost
circuit plus a vacuum tube amp that uses a 12AU7
(ECC82) vacuum tube. One vacuum tube is used to
support stereo-in/stereo-out. Proprietary Korg
technology is used to generate warm and powerful
sound with the rich overtones and smooth distortion
typical of vacuum tubes, while retaining clarity and
definition.
Programs and combinations
Programs:
• In addition to 1,536 user programs, 256 programs (and
9 drum kits) for GM2 compatibility are provided as
ROM presets.
You can use a rich array of editing parameters, effects,
Valve Force, and the arpeggiator to modify the 1,536
user programs and create your own original programs.
When the TRITON Extreme is shipped from the fac-
tory, user memory contains 1,344 high-quality pro-
grams that cover a wide range of needs. When the
EXB-MOSS option is installed, 128 programs for use
with the Korg MOSS tone generator will also be avail-
able.
• The TRITON Extreme provides 144 user drum kits as
well as 9 ROM drum kits compatible with GM2. The
factory settings contain 50 preloaded drum kits that
cover a wide range of musical styles.
You can create your own drum kits by assigning each
key to any one of the 1,175 drum samples or to an orig-
inal sample that you sampled or loaded in from media.
For the sound assigned to each key, you can make filter
and amp settings, and even route the sound to effects
or individual audio outputs.
• You can easily create programs using multisamples or
samples that you yourself sampled/resampled or
loaded in Media mode. You can then use these
programs in combinations and songs. You can also use
samples as drum instruments in a drum kit.
Combinations:
• The TRITON Extreme provides 1,536 user
combinations. Each combination can combine up to
eight layered/split/velocity-switched programs,
together with settings for effects, the Valve Force
circuit, and the two arpeggiators. Combinations let
you create very complex sounds that could not be
produced by a program alone. You can also use an
external sound module as part of a combination.
When the TRITON Extreme is shipped, user memory
contains a versatile range of 1,280 preloaded
combinations.
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