Korg Nautilus 88

Reach your musical goals faster than ever

NAUTILUS redefines the possibilities - and even the very concept - of the performance synth and keyboard workstation. The nine sound engines, working together fluidly, advance the sophisticated multi-engine architecture that Korg first introduced in KRONOS, while their Dynamic Polyphony Allocation and Smooth Sound Transition technology ensure that all your notes are tuned and your sound transitions are seamless. Add NAUTILUS TouchView interface and control panel with customizable mode buttons, and "workflow" becomes a foreign concept supplanted by intuitive, stream-of-consciousness creativity that allows you to achieve your musical goals faster than ever, and in any way you choose.

Nine synth engines, one powerful instrument

NAUTILUS harnesses the awesome power of nine individual synth/sound engines and integrates them into a single musical instrument that gives you unlimited creative possibilities. Korg uses advanced technologies such as dynamic voice assignment to make all the sound engines share the stable, enhanced hardware platform NAUTILUS. The results are stunning. Whether you are a performing keyboardist, songwriter or producer, NAUTILUS is a formidable tool for getting your musical message across.

An arsenal of dazzling studio-quality sounds and FX

As much as computer-based DAWs have made their way into keyboardists' stage setups, we know that from the perspective of live performance, a DAW-based setup is no substitute for a reliable, self-contained synthesizer workstation that connects seamlessly to your DAW for composing and recording in the studio - while delivering a wealth of instantly accessible sounds and powerful features with the immediacy of real-time, hands-on control during live performance. With up to 14 simultaneous effects and 32 simultaneous EQs, NAUTILUS has the standalone production power you need to create finished tracks with professional studio polish.

The KRONOS pedigree

Korg invented the keyboard workstation in 1988 and has remained the market leader in this category ever since. Gradually, they have continually refined and integrated their proprietary digital, analog, processing and hardware technologies into instruments where they remain virtually invisible and work smoothly under the hood to let you connect with your music on an almost unconscious level. With NAUTILUS, Korg has distilled technology from their flagship KRONOS -- the instrument of choice for world-class keyboard stars like Herbie Hancock, Jordan Rudess, and Jon Batiste -- into a streamlined synth workstation that puts a cornucopia of 2,200 dazzling sounds at your fingertips, along with the means to quickly select, modify, and arrange them to meet your every creative whim. NAUTILUS even expands on the power and flexibility of KRONOS with extensions for both the PCM and Piano engines, resulting in an even more robust sound set. With NAUTILUS, you will never run out of amazing sounds!

The keyboard of your dreams

NAUTILUS is available with three different keybeds to meet the preferences of different keyboardists. NAUTILUS 88 features Korg's acclaimed RH-3 (Real Hammer) action, which is evenly graded to feel heavier in the low register and lighter in the high range, just like a real acoustic grand piano. For players who don't want or need a weighted hammer action, Korg has developed a new Light-Touch keyboard that enables smooth glissandos and lightning-fast synthesizer solos. Organ and synthesizer freaks at Klundert Music rave about the Light-Touch keyboard, available in NAUTILUS 61 and, by popular demand, NAUTILUS 73 - which gives you six full octaves, from C to C.

Sleek, elegant design looks incredible on stage

While the 88-key model features lush wood end panels, the 61-key and 73-key models feature a sleek new chassis with smooth curves running up from the bottom to the sides, evoking the maritime design inspiration behind NAUTILUS. All this results in an elegant yet robust instrument that looks as good as it sounds.

Packed with premium pianos

Pianos are the foundation of most keyboardists' sound sets, and NAUTILUS contains the largest number of advanced piano libraries ever in one product. NAUTILUS is not only enhanced with all the wonderful grands and uprights of KRONOS and Grandstage, but also includes an updated version of Korg's SGX-2 piano sound generator, which uses 12-step velocity switching, sympathetic string resonance, variable ambience and more to bring out the nuanced expressiveness of your acoustic piano performances. From the mellow tones of a legendary German piano to the exhilarating sounds of a famous Italian grand piano, Korg's SGX-2 piano engine delivers a level of detail that captures every delicate nuance of these intricate instruments.

Electric pianos, classic tone wheels, epic synths and more

Korg's renowned EP-1 electric-piano sound generator reproduces seven classic electric-piano sounds with stunning realism, while the CX-3 engine - the heart of Korg's coveted CX-3 reissue - delivers the distinctive sound of legendary tonewheel organs. Add MOD-7 VPM/FM synthesis, the PolysixEX, MS-20EX and AL-1 for analog modeling and the STR-1 for physical modeling, and you have a dedicated engine for any type of sound you're looking for. When you use them together in programming or combination mode, these distinctive sound engines create entirely new timbres.

9 sound engines:

• SGX-2 Premium Piano
• EP-1 Electric MDS Piano
• CX-3 Tonewheel Organ
• HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer PCM
• MS-20EX Analog Modeling (Legacy Analog Collection)
• PolysixEX Analog Modeling (Legacy Analog Collection)
• AL-1High-fidelity analog modeling
• MOD-7 VPM/FM Synthesis
• STR-1 Physical modellinG
• preset PCM: RAM 496 MB / DISK 2.3G (ROM 1771 multisamples, 3955 drum samples)
  
  

Expansion PCM libraries:

• EXs301: German2 D Piano
• EXs302: Italian F Piano
• EXs303: Japanese Upright U Piano
• EXs304: Prepared Piano
• EXs305: Historical Keyboards
• EXs306: Vintage Keyboards 2
• EXs307: Strings & Synths
• EXs308: Guitar Collection
• EXs309: Bass Collection
• EXs310: World Essence
• EXs311: Background Loops
• EXs312: SFX & Hits
• EXs313: Found Percussions
• EXs314: Expansion Drums

sampling:

• Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
• sampling fast, in both Program, Combination and Sequencer mode
• RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
• Disk: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz
• file formats: Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data, SoundFont 2.0, AIFF and WAV.

sequencer / HDR:

• 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 master track
• total number of songs: 200

controls:

• joystick (pitch bend & modulation)
• switch 1 & 2
• apreggiator control: on/off, latch, gate, velocity, length, swing, tempo
• drum track: on/off, swing, drum SD, tempo

Connections:

• L/MONO + R output (with 6.3 mm2 jack)
• 1-4 individual outputs (6.3 mm2 jack)
• headphones output, stereo 6.3 mm TRS jack
• USB-B (24-bit audio, samplerate 48 kHz, two-channel)
• input balanced 1+2 (6.3 mm2 jack)
• (damper) pedal, 6.3 mm jack (half-damper supported)
• switch, 6.3 mm jack (assignable to pedal)
• USB-B (24-bit audio, samplerate 48 kHz, two-channel)
• USB-A for QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, Ethernet adapters, storage media, etc.
• MIDI: in/out/thru
• USB-B (16-channel in/output)
  
  
• Internal memory: 60 GB SSD (2.5"). Please note, the Nautulis (unlike the Kronos) does not have aftertouch, Karma control and
• Vector Joystick.
  
  
• Dimensions: 143 x 38.7 x 13.9 centimeters
• Weight: 23.1 kg.
  
  The Nautulis comes with power adapter, Quick Start Guide and software: Izotope Ozone Elements, Skoove, Reason Lite, multiple software synths.