All user reviews for the Korg Kaoss Pad 3 KP3

Multi-effects CONTRL dynamic effects on an XY pad (I'm telling you anything) / sampler loops or one-shot. Can also serve as Controller MIDI over USB.
All this in a black case with a very good bill, a sense of quality and robustness of the device is DGIG.
-128 Rpart effects in several housing estates, namely: 16 Filters (LP, HP, isolator, radio ...), EQ 2, 12 modulation (Talk filter, ring modulator ...), two cuts, 25 LFOs (flanger, phaser, pan, gate, slicer 16 ...), delays (single, multi-tap, 6 ...), reverse reverbs, 5 granulizers ("destructive of his" playing a buffer way rp 13 ...), you loopers (rptition loop, super fun to use), 7 edition of the effects of samples, synths, vocoders ... I went around.
-Connection: I / O RCA, MIDI in / out, USB, microphone jack, headphone jack, enough, but can be can do better!
Non-rack.

UTILIZATION

Gnrale simple hyper-Config is intuitive, in 10 minutes you're having fun, in 1 hour you identify the main options in one day if you spend time on it you understand it.
Effects-ditables easily through the pad, it is the whole of intrt bte is simple and fun, we touch, slip. Systm The Pad Motion, which allows you to record movements and replay them is nickel and easy to use. BMOL however: the effects each has on offer two paramtres (thus corresponding x and y axis) and it is impossible to CRER its own effects, that is what you want to put in x and y, the effects are prconcus and we take as is, it's a shame, still it is not dramatic either, must keep innovations for KP4, KORG eh?
Regarding the samples, we hold the beat (or pressing the button magnifiqur "auto bpm", which really seems to work well only if the beats are well marked, do not sync the bte like that of Squarepusher) we choose the length of the loop, and sample: it is clean when it is stopped and resumed again on BPM ca ... happiness for a DJ to use transitions in my case I will use ca in one shot for voice samples.
The KP is connectable to the PC via USB (not included ...) to use as MIDI Controller (it works nickel) to edit the presets (eight in all, Obviously it is possible without PC) and to export samples from the PC to the KP3, simple and convenient.
with respect to the recording on the SD is also extremely simple.
-The manual? ben who does not need in fact, that said it is well to look for the two nickel that information comes not find yourself =)

SOUND QUALITY

-The effects are not all worth it to do the sorting, but overall the quality is really to go, it's done, it's fun, the "fx release" which is simply that an echo BPM sync when the finger is removed for a smooth return to normal is handy sometimes, for those who love it can not always turn ... The effects that I like are the loopers, some things and kill many reverbs, filters out their taf bont, the mod and LFO are nice too ... ien There's some good effects against by trs "DJ got bad Saturday Night" Suck a little, it's still trs minority, and even if the FX depth RULES trs fort can not be something right
For my part, I use it in SERIES between the output of a mixer and an amp, to influence a PC, an Electribe, a synth ... prvois and I bought a console in the coming days to put an insert and a multi-output sound card to process the individual steals some aspects of my compos electro live.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using ... A Day =) Not more before posting an opinion? no, I think that's enough, even if I still mastering effects I master all the principles of the BTE and that is enough to give an opinion, right?

Most:

-Easy to use
-Damn, it's fun ...
-The possibility to use MIDI Controller
-The quality of the effects, not mine, it's really not bad for the price (good APRS is not a rack in TC is a DJ and live camera east and not pro, you see what you Reshresh)
It really intuitive sampling
Bon say it's stupid but it has the same face when

the -:

-RCA Connectors
-No possibility to choose what to apply the effect (either line in either sample, and applies basta ca)
Micro-management a little cheap (jack? Not trs pro, XLR would have a small t of good quality ...)

Boarf I know exactly what to add

The nine who pay 320 store I would say yes, really excellent qualitprix Srieusement 360 it's going too, if it had t APRS above ca 400 could have started feeling the abuse. but yes, it's cool, it's worth its price

If I would do the same choice? I really think so

Available at constucteur ....

UTILIZATION

Excelente ergonomics, the touch screen is great and enough precis.Seul boutnos of departing from the samples are somewhat "soft" and you have to press it well.
The effect is simple to choose and Menuel clair.Seul is the MIDI setup application know them necessary.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is very good on almost all effects, only the effect of low pass high pass uo too resonant so be careful if you play on a big facade.
The sound is very good.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been in January 2007 and I do not regret my achat.Cette box is handy for the effects of good quality quickly on hand to mix or just do a very good effect module in studio.Le report What is correct qualitprix a bit expensive for my taste (but that will require novelty down ...)

View previous ones posts for technical specifications ...
It's just a pity that the outputs do not do that RCA ... between micro and the jack is in 6.35 ... t have an XLR input prfrable ... Djing for the same ...

UTILIZATION

Config trs simple ... a cd, an editor, a driver, and voila!
Simple editing effects through the soft ... but the "real" edition of effects, which makes your finger!
The manual is clear trs ... and Fran ...

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are terrible! We are not talking about the ism no reverb & co classic but original and profound effects rev ... Is certainly the most HOLD that ultimately offering 256 effects on a single pad ... So, multiply that 128 presets ... uh ... a lot!
I use the KP3 to insert and live on a mackie onyx ... then everything is likely to go inside ...
The effects are all original and trs trs good ... Russians are the least likely effects SYN ... but no prfr or dtest ...
The advantage of the KP3 is to grate both the audio and the south, what a surprise when, mgarde I touch the touchpad while working j'tais drums on a track and I found myself with an effective "non-prvu" but terrible (I kept it on my rhythm!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months ...
What I like most: managing the effects is incomparable ... there is also not, I know, conccurents ... + Ct the "touch" which gives the impression of great freedom of expression ... so if it's true!
The least: the RCA and 6.35 between the pure micro ...
The ratio quality price is reasonable: 350 euros for a multi effects unlike any other ... if not from the KP1 KP2 or ... ... in my set, I must say it is more office "Contents ide" and "toy lctronique" ... but what Joujou!
My exprience is too young to tell you if I referrer this choice ... but I have found some functions dj INTERESTED ... Moreover, he does not forget that the KP3 can also serve as MIDI controller: one can indeed grate effects on indpendantes MIDI tracks in Cubase or other ... and given the "maniabilitquot, the craft is a possibility not to be underestimated ... So if more is added the fact that it makes sampler (ohhh, it's not eh not a akai ?!?)... that samples can be sent to / from the computer ... even when it's a beautiful bte!
This voilou ...

Enjoy ...

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UTILIZATION

The child is using (I have not ssay MIDI)

SOUND QUALITY

No effects "are of course nothing raliste, this box is an electronic bomb explodes you a mug with the effects that boost your instruments and your mix with the sounds most unlikely.

I use it with turntables, but also insert on a mixer, so everything passe.Et I intend to use it soon on my future keyboard korg m50 because jai t hired a group of black metal.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about nine months, here's a fun toy and has a rather solid pace, this machine has a pure face and makes animations that dfilent frntiquement cubic light on the screen are the great effect of night and day.

The effects are enormous and go in all directions, we explore their potential to the touch, it's exellent.

The sampling live is really fun thanks to a microphone or another source s'ailleurs, trs and easy to use. I have a little trouble has sampler loops live that said ..... I still missing a piece!! rrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

But this is a toy in my opinion, something to live, a box of tricks that tape not really in the precision, but it is a strong tape sur.Avec a little practice we do enormous things .

Only three large plastic knobs on the air a little lgres.

Apart from a, it's good, I still do not exploit the machine back in but I'm satisfied since it is fun to use, 350 euros I think it's cheap pay .

What are the effects or types of effects available? Flanger, filter, delay, reverb, vocoder, Loopper, LFO, modulation, Equalizer, Compressor Etc ...

What technology is used? Multi Touch Pad with Digital Effects & Samplers.

What is the connection? RCA input / output, MIDI I / O, Mic Jack, Headphone Output.

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy? Archie simple, even for beginners.

The manual is clear and sufficient? The manual is only a few pages but you will not need it.

The edition of sound effects or is it easy? Simple, clear & precise.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes? Even though most of them are from traditional and have nothing rvolutionnaire, there is good & sacrment effective, and then handle all these effects on a touch pad carrment change the deal, if you were used to handle other buttons or rotary potentiometers on your mixer, slide the finger on a pav to assay the effect is much more accurate & most importantly, more rjouissant. The looper is a treat !!!!!

Which instruments do you use? Traktor Pro DDM 2 + 4000 + Denon HC-4500 for phases mix, Ableton Live Suite Vst + NI Live with the Motu 828 MK3 as a sound card.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? 6 months and I'm not ready for me spare, and I run Traktor Pro, The kaosspad these effects is lit up very well in the mixes is a rgal to put those fingers on it , handle all these effects make you very soon hooked after only a few weeks of use, I did not hesitate to take him with me one night to teak, coupled with 2 daisy-electribe noon she carrment has set up the power, stay on some tracks more than several minutes prvu multiplying effects later j'approvisais very simple and fawn unpublished foot I guarantee !!

I also couple the Kaoss Pad with Ableton Live (Only for sets) or even Maschine NI effects in ableton take a shot in the face for sets in evening, compared to the filter and those ableton the Kaoss to see!

The Kaoss Pad is the perfect companion to the DJ, believe me, try it now!

Have you tried many other models before acqurir? The Mini Kaoss Pad, but I very quickly turned to his big brother much more effective.

What is the particular feature you like most? The touch pad, the impact in numbers and quality of the looper (I !!!!) abuse filters, design & the quality of the product, its price, its use archie simple, small footprint fact that have systematically take him with us in the evening, the vocoder (coupled with a microphone is just Insanity), the syncro noon.

The least: One effect which is both a pity given the potential of the beast, the very limited sample, it is so good that you abuse the effects, especially the looper (If so, I have to me said!).

How do you report qualitprix? Ok .... um .... Compete!

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? This is the question quouaa dj

To summarize briefly, it is a non-touch digital multi effect rack that features a small sampler that rendering is very effective.

It is oriented live whether you are a DJ or vocalist (beatboxer for example) but the sound quality of the original sampler and effects can certainly make it very interesting to use in the studio.
The Kaoss Pad 3 comes with an editor for computer, but I have never tested to date.

Connections:
- 6.35 jacks for headphones and microphone
- 1 input and 1 RCA output

UTILIZATION

For beginners like me on the sampler

Quite intuitive, however, we must initially consult the manual provided is concise enough to access the advanced features.

The manual for the use I have done so far seemed sufficient as far as one can easily find on the net video tutorials.

I have not tried to edit the sound effects or so for me: no comment

SOUND QUALITY

the effects are very effective and can change their intensity.

In terms of including the Kaoss Pad 3 in a DJ set, the impact of sound effects is really pronounced and striking efficiency.

The party sampler is very well done and the sample has a grain of ideal compression. I was really amazed. Rendering samplées source even with a microphone jack voice is impressive authenticity in the reproduction.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a year. I've never tried or seen anything like this machine so far to compare, but we can say that it's a Swiss Army knife is very versatile and effective in each of the features it offers.

I got it at a good price at my local dealer but I found the price a little high at first. But as soon as you open the box we find a robust machine looks and impeccable finish.

Have not yet really used the camera, I use very occasionally so I told him not yet assigned a specific role in all projects that I might need to use it so I can 't advance on the particularity that prefers or that I like least.

I had no specific need to start but I think the Kaoss Pad 3 can really add an extra dimension at the end of creation or mix (dj and studio) if one is interested enough.

Even without a high degree of experience and with the budget for this choice I do it again without hesitation.

Level effects, delay, reverb, slicer, decimator, filters, Pitchshifter and combos of several effects.
Effects in non-editable presets though the editing is done live via the touchpad.

The sampling is already excellent, go to Resampling to save the added effects live is totally enjoyable.

Microphone input and line input with the switch convenient to move from one source to another.

The editor for PC / Mac is fucked up and allows the import and export of both the sounds of machine settings. Export the audio to wav or aiff

Small flat on driver usb / midi on windows XP.
By installing the driver, no communication with the editor or with your favorite music program [super MIDI sync].
Solution: Do not install the driver and let windows recognize the machine.
Result: you can export the sound in the computer but not vice versa, is through the SD card to load what you want.
We can now synchronize the clock of any program with KP3 noon.

Windows 7 not worry, the KP3 is well recognized and the editor works perfectly, like for use with a program via USB.

Through the MIDI directly avoids this concern for external sync.

The gear SOLID, bought second hand, the pad was slightly décalibré.
A lil pass and hop on AudioFanzine recalibration quiet time at all.

Touchpad very well, no need to press it like a slave ... gently caress your kaosspad it will reward you well.

UTILIZATION

Purchased in the morning, getting started immediately, half an hour later I had the smile of the Joker!
The same evening it was working with a live microphone connected to record voice [tablecloths and beatbox] and flute.
What happiness

Reading the instructions not to be missed to further the use of resampling in the time of release of the effect when you release the touchpad, configuration noon if you want to use as a controller, etc..

I use it at home and especially live.
Connected to a track in Ableton Live and redirected to a vst to record sounds to other tracks and then tweaking them live.

Ok you can not use an effect at a time but the resampling opens.
Record sound on one of the four banks [abcd], apply effects and save the modified sound resampling, repeat as desired.

SOUND QUALITY

Quality sound convincing.
And total volume of each track through the pad [super simple]
Some effects are very, very well thought out.
8 buttons available for our favorite effects at your fingertips.

Slicer, grain effect vinyl, LFO filters.

There is plenty to do.

I like a little more special, we can record the movements on the touchpad.
Then save the settings in the machine and hop when you load the purpose assigned to one of eight buttons, you can restart the automation of touchpad and even replay it in reverse.
If you use a synth you are embedded with a fifth virtual track

OVERALL OPINION

Bought there 3 weeks.

I tried the Kaossilator pro with a friend.
Having a lot of synths and what to do sound, I turned instead to the kaosspad 3.

Strong, effective and intuitive.

Special I like least?
For people under windows xp, light problem with the usb driver.
Note that there are regular updates on the site of korg

Value, at € 225 I am delighted to have saved € 125 compared to the nine current prices.
State impeccable. I suspect the previous owner to have been blazed by the décalibrage pad, good for me it is like new after re setting it.

I better understand people like Beardyman who board or other more KP3 Kaossilator and live. no PC required on stage.

I would do this choice with his eyes closed, having a second would be envisaged.

What are the effects or types of effects available?

- More than a hundred, in rows catgories. Flanger through the vocoder sound banks, opportunity to sample ...

Are ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?

- Possibility of TRANSFR of two hands (audio) via USB from a Mac / PC (One thing I've ever made)

Which technology is using? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)

- Touch Pad, size, comfortable with good Ractive.

What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)

6.35 Jack output, RCA input / output, two XLR

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy?

- An adjustment period is required if you have never ever used a box-effect of this type. Normal thing to be.

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

- Product bought used, so no manual.

The edition of sound effects or is it easy?

- The touch pad makes this intuitive trs.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?

- It's good, without being poustouflant.

Which instruments do you use?

- Initially to compensate for the lack of effect on my Numark Axis 4. Currently on CDJ 800 MK2.

What are those you prfrez, you dtest?

- Everything is usable without fear is of good quality except for the small BMOL vocoder. Anyway, as a DJ, I am not a trs useful.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

- About a year.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

- No effects box, just a few Intgr effects in mixers.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The +: Its management rapid effects, the use and navigation
The -: Its hardware bug, in fact sometimes the KP3 Interfrance and the sound skips. For no reason, forcment.

How do you report qualitprix?

- I did pay because of that 90th LTAT abm although functional, the jack. So for me, it's a good qualitprix.
APRS dpend any use, I recommend this subject over a beatbox lover, or someone who normment sample, which makes live performance etc. ...
Plutt's a DJ, like me, who uses almost the effects.


Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...

- It has served me well when I needed it. Now that I'm mainly traktor pass for my services, I do not use that trs rarely a cause intgrsa Traktor effects that are just as good (if not better).

Effects available, Loop, Delay, Echo, Vocoder, and so on! 128 FX 8 separate parts

The FX are editable via the KP3 itself, I do not think using a PC / Mac? Not aware in any case ...

To my knowledge the KP3 is not rack mountable.

Digital technology used for the KP3

Connectivity noon (in / out) RCA in, RCA out, microphone input jack 6.35mm and 6.35mm headphone jack output

UTILIZATION

The config is pretty simple overall, feeling all the gear is now available and we have fun on the touchpad!

But the manual is still in development, especially to absorb the function sampler in my case, but the manual is pretty clear it, some further explanation of refusal was not

But the editing of sounds is quite simple in itself! There is much less intuitive than the material Korg!

SOUND QUALITY

Some effects are of rare efficiency, has provided you have the appropriate fingering and not too abused, some function as the "hold" are very useful.
But some effects I do not use a sentence, they could be replaced by some more appropriate but hey, it will be happy all the same!

Compared to the effects I've heard of the various devices KP3 leave it in my opinion really good at achieving these, I note a good job done by Korg on this point

I use the KP3 live with my ESX EMX-EA1 MKII and a mixer!

OVERALL OPINION

Been used for about a year

Never tried other models before, this is my first multi-effects, touch more ... I just have to try different effects included in the mixer or mixers DJ box with a built-effects ..

I love the ergonomics and the touch pad used with some effect, but do not abuse it too is very important, the sampler is something really great, and memory card slot for the samples, really useful although seen by Korg!

The almost complete MIDI implementation is a good place, especially for the live of course, missing more than a MIDI Through, as the ESX and EMX, for example.

What I like least is certain effects that are not a little, suddenly we are confined often use the same range of effect, which is a little wrong for diversity made, and the excessive sensitivity of the grafted level, the diode passes very often in the red too quickly, so watch at the right setting for your liveset!

Hate to see what gives the last Kaoss that come out ... The KP3 is still a sacred little bug, is trying to adopt even if it is just perfected it really makes the effect ^ ^

- Control of effects, which are modified in real time on multiple axes (X, Y), with its touch control surface.
- The KaossPad 3 is the logical evolution of the famous KP-2. With 128 new sounds and effects including the RADIAS vocoder effects, it now includes an SD Card slot to facilitate backup and archiving of samples.
- The touch pad is now bright and colorful with it you can now graphically view your property (useful for visual control of parameters!).
- The KaossPad 3 is equipped with a USB connector for direct connection to a computer, and it is bundled with a software MIDI mapping software and a library of samples.
- A microphone input allows the direct use of the vocoder effect internally.
- 8 buttons allows you immediate access to your favorite programs.
- The effects of the KP3, you discover RADIAS synthesizer sounds, including sounds of analog and digital synth sounds.
- You can use the touchpad to play and torturing those sounds in real time. In addition, the KP3 features vocoder programs, ideal for vocal effects!
- Key Features:
- Touch pad light color
- Recording of movements on the pavement for a replay later.
- 128 new effects (filters, reverb, flanger, pan, sampler, vocoder, sound module, etc. ...).
- Synchronization of rhythmic effects via MIDI or with the BPM (tempo, tap tempo or auto).
- Function sampler.
- Edition samples: time-stretch, reverse playback, pitch-change, scratch ...
- Storage of samples and configurations on SD Card
- Automatic BPM Detection
- Sampling at 44.1 kHz
- Kaoss Pad 3 integrated (generation effect)
- Effect of SCRATCH, with or without filter
- Cross function fade (fade) via the Pad X / Y
- Line inputs, phono and microphone, MIDI I / O, audio output and headphones and USB interface

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple, not hard to understand how. The manual can be useful if one wants to exploit the KAOSS PAD, but not necessarily during the first few uses.

The creation of samples is quite simple but limited in quantity and precision.

Personally, I use it in addition to an EFX 1000. A Kaoss Pad 3 is not worth an EFX 1000 and vice versa. We can not say one is better than the other, to everyone's taste.

The Kaoss Pad 3 has the advantage of being quite fun to use, to a significant number of effects and to be quite visual.

The EFX 1000 is preferred for its precision, but is still quite limited in terms of creation (number of small effects).

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is excellent on the KP3 (same with EFX). Korg quality requires.

All effects are not necessarily useful to you to find the ones you like. The KP3 has the advantage of being very responsive and allows a rapid change effects without taking the lead.

If the effect is not right on a piece by sliding finger fault is repaired.

OVERALL OPINION

For over three years, I can not remember exactly when I bought it.

Unpacking the KP3 seemed a bit fragile and mastok, result, it is still there, walking nickel, no software or hardware problem. The build quality is impeccable.

The sound is impecable over time, no degradation.

The effects are more or less useful as those selected.

The highlight of the KP3 is its ergonomics, its large number of effects and quality / unbeatable price.

Guaranteed sound and visual effect.

If I had to invest today in an effects processor, I would do without hesitation that choice.

ERROR NOT TO COMMIT: Buy Mini Kaoss Pad Kaossilator and KP3 replace thinking.

Technically it perfectly fills the small gaps of the KAOSS Pad 2.
USB, import / export of samples, samples in and out editable, better effects less metal volume management samples. No need for manual

UTILIZATION

almost as everything is etched.
Compose a song in 5 minutes. There is no more fun.
Pad Motion, and 8 hold shortcuts hyper practices

SOUND QUALITY

The sampling is much improved and we buckle easier without clicks and artifacts.
The effects are present as the modern Granulizer and other slicer.
With the motion is very easy to create glitch and other effects more commonly found on soft.
Nothing is missing and all the effects are usable and customizable sync to the tempo ...
The quibble is that it's not quite as organic effects, it sounds a bit metals still. I had a KP2

OVERALL OPINION

4 years and 6 months following him. At first the kp for me was to make my DJ mix and that's fine in my songs now.
It lacks a screen on the left as KP2 order effects.
Moog phaser, filter or reverb sherman dp4 obviously sounds much better but is super intuitive and versatile. I love the KP3. You can not go wrong by buying in KP3