Korg Oasys Operation Manual page 27

When you've completed your MIDI and audio tracks,
you can turn the result into a two‐channel audio CD.
The OASYS is the only piece of equipment you need to
take your creation all the way to its final state. With the
extra‐large color LCD to display relevant information,
the intuitive operation allowed by the TouchView
system, and the front panel control surface, the music‐
making power of the OASYS is under your complete
control at all times. Audio data can be stored not only
on the internal hard disk, but also on an external USB‐
connected hard disk.
Your completed MIDI and audio tracks can be mixed
down to two channels, and burned to an audio CD
using the internal CD‐R/RW drive.
This audio data can also be stored on the internal hard
disk drive.
Detailed Specifications
• Tracks:16‐track MIDI sequencer + 16‐track hard
disk recorder + 1 master track
• Number of songs: 200
• Resolution: 1/192nd of a quarter note
• Tempo: 40.00–240.00 (1/100 BPM steps)
• Maximum storage capacity: 400,000 MIDI events
(MIDI data only) or 300,000 audio events (audio
data only)
• MIDI tracks: 16 tracks + 1 master track, 156 preset
and 100 user patterns (per song), 18 preset and 16
user template songs. Formats: Korg (OASYS)
format, support for SMF formats 0 and 1
• Audio tracks: Maximum simultaneous playback of
16 tracks, maximum simultaneous recording of 4
tracks, WAVE file format. Maximum continuous
recording time 80 minutes (monaural). Automation:
volume, pan, EQ, send 1/2. Maximum 5,000 regions.
Event Anchor function. BPM Adjust function
• RPPR: One pattern set available per song
6-channel audio input and 10-channel
audio output to meet any situation
The OASYS provides a total of six audio inputs; four
channels of analog input, and two channels of digital
input. Analog inputs 1 and 2 use combo jacks that can
accommodate either phone plugs or XLR plugs. With
MIC/LINE select switches, phantom power switches,
and level adjustment knobs, the inputs will accept any
source from mic level to professional level. For digital
input, the OASYS provides an S/P DIF jack (optical, 48
kHz/96 kHz). As outputs, there are the main L/MONO
and R outputs as well as eight individual audio
outputs and an S/P DIF (optical, 48 kHz/96 kHz)
output. 24‐bit resolution is used for the A/D and D/A
converters that are such crucial elements for
determining the audio quality of the input and output.
Main Features Open Architecture Synthesis Studio
Superb user interface
Control surface and a rich variety of other
controllers
The huge array of functions and parameters are
displayed in a 10.4 inch color LCD for excellent
visibility. The OASYS uses Korg's proprietary
TouchView graphical user interface, letting you
perform operations simply by touching the screen.
In addition to traditional controllers such as joystick,
ribbon controller, and assignable keys, there's also a
control surface consisting of numerous sliders, knobs,
and switches.
The control surface provides sliders, knobs, and
switches that give you tactile control for editing
sounds via the Tone Adjust function, controlling the
KARMA function, editing EQ or the volume or
panning of each oscillator/timbre/track, or adjusting
the source level for recording or sampling. You can
also use the control surface to control external MIDI
devices.
The LEDs located beside the sliders and around the
knobs show the current status or the stored value for
each controller, contributing greatly to the ease of use.
With its excellent set of controllers and superb display,
the OASYS provides full scope for your imagination
and artistic expression whether you're performing on
stage or working in the studio.
88-key model features the RH2 keyboard
The OASYS 88‐key model features the RH2 (Real
Weighted Hammer Action 2) keyboard, which
replicates the playing touch of an acoustic grand piano
with heavier action on the lower keys and lighter
action in the higher ranges, responding to every
nuance of your playing.
Velocity-sensitive pads
The OASYS provides eight velocity‐sensitive pads
located in front of the large LCD screen. In Program
mode you can assign up to eight note numbers
(together with velocity values) to each pad, and in
Combination mode you can also specify different MIDI
channels to each pad. The Chord Assign switch makes
it easy to input notes and velocities in a single
operation. You can also use these pads in conjunction
with the input channel settings of a KARMA module,
so that striking a pad will make the KARMA function
generate a phrase – yet another technique not available
when using a keyboard alone. The pads have been
newly designed for optimal action and best feel in any
situation from performance to production.
On-board help functionality*
An on‐board help function is built‐in to assist you in
taking advantage of the OASYS' astounding wealth of
functionality. Illustrated explanations of the
parameters and how to use the controllers are shown
in the screen. You can also jump to the explanation for
a desired function, or move through a history of the
help items you've been looking at, letting you
concentrate on your work without taking your eyes off
the screen.
* English version only.
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