SeriesKorg Triton

The Korg Triton is a digital keyboard workstation that has preset sounds for just about every keyboard based instrument you can think of. It has the ability to record and also has two pitch benders that are each in different form. It has a 1/4 inch output to send this to an amp, and it also has a 1/4 inch out for sustain as well as a number of other outputs for various applications. UTILIZATION The configuration of the Triton is pretty easy to follow, but there are a lot of different things to learn about using the Triton and can take a while to figure out all the ins and outs of this powerful workstation. This being said, it is quite easy to pick between the many traditional sounds as the interface of the screen is easy to figure out. The manual is sufficient and is helpful when learning the Korg Triton. SOUNDS The sounds form the Triton are varied and are great for all types of music. It has your traditional sounds like different pianos and organs as well as a ton of different synth and pad sounds. All of the sounds are realistic and all sound pretty awesome to me. The Triton has a reputation for having a sound bank of great sounds. OVERALL OPINION I've been using the Korg Triton for about three years and I have found it to be a great overall keyboard for both live and studio use. I would compare this to a Yamaha Motif, but it is hard to choose one or the other as they are both full in what they can do. I love the sounds the Triton has and it is pretty easy to use overall. The price is about right for a workstation of this type, and is probably not for the beginner because of this price. Overall, for the experienced keyboard player who wants a ton of sounds in one place this is absolutely worth a look.

The Triton extreme 61 is a very powerful workstation, I remember when it came out and I got my hands on it I was shocked on how “perfect” it was. Out side of some of the sounds and presets I didn’t have a simple complaint about it. It is a powerful machine that can power your whole studio. UTILIZATION It took some time to get used to it. It wasn’t easy, for some reason some of the options and menu’s could have been laid out a little different to make it easier and quicker to use. Seems like they didn’t follow the model from previous Triton boards and created a different path for the Extreme. I had to use the manual several times, actually almost every time for over a month I needed to crack that manual open for something different each time but basically it was for something in the menu that I couldn’t find and didn’t feel like playing hide and seek with it till I found it. SOUNDS The sounds are really good, some of the things that really frustrated me on some of the presets was some of them just had to many effects already on them. I don’t like a bunch of effects on presets because it sort of turns me off to it . I like to hear them dry then work my way up with reverb and everything. If I go to use a synth that is really spacey and has a lot of reverb I could actually pass it and skip to another one when in reality that could be a great synth to use if I would have heard it with less reverb. OVERALL OPINION Overall, one of the best boards on the market or atleast it was back in 07 or 08. I had a lot of good times with it while I had it, since I have traded it back in for other gear.

paid cash at eddie's music in so.cal(they beat guitar cr. with the skb case, stand, and pedals) for $3500 otd/all. why= i'm a project musician, mostly drums, and wanted full, weighted keys to practice with, and quickly got bored with other keyboards. i've had it for 2 years, have'nt had to pick up the manual (yet!). very easy to get around, and in it. i am constantly surprised by the patches, and what you can do with them. for ex., play a drum loop, bass guiter left hand, piano right, and when you strike hard, a horn section kicks in. the samples, and synth-sounds are gnarly! it keeps me very busy.it is VERY cool to have 88. i practice with a set of killer h-phones, and when i gig, it's difficult to reproduce the exact sounds i hear thru the phones-even though it's going thru a monster p.a.! the piano, strings and woodwinds are'nt as true as through the head-phones. the lows can explode the subwoofers if i'm not careful,but that's actually something i LIKE! it's a beast! with the case, it weighs a ton and i have to wear an athletic support so i don't pop a nut..also, i can't fit easily thru switch-back doorways and staircases. must watch out for small children and pets. tough guy! i've banged it around a bit and it keeps on tickin... the aluminum fininsh is kinda porous, and picks up hand oils, then makes it tough to clean, because i'm afraid of chemicals...same with the sound ribbon and touch-screen... i know what you're thinkin, but dirt-happens! i wish it had more outs (configurations and XLR) big and beautiful! good cheesy noise. the size and weight are a hassle for set-up, breakdown, and transport, but helps on stage 'cause it does'nt move when i slam it, and it makes me look thinner. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I have used the Triton LE 61 a few times in a couple different studios. It seemed like a keyboard that was pretty popular years ago, but I think it’s a decent keyboard at best. There are a lot of other boards that are out that can give you way better quality sounds than the Triton LE. The LE just seems to be like a cheap version of some of the Triton sounds and everything seems to be watered down. The sequencer is ok and the on board effects are ok. Not really anything bad to say about them but when it comes to the sounds I have major complaints. UTILIZATION Gettins started is simple and takes not time to understand the basic functions of the board, the manual wasn’t needed and I havent ever seen one. SOUNDS The keys are good, nice semi weighted and they seem to work well even when playing melodies because they arent too heavy. But they still have enough weight to them that you wont feel like your playing with a cheap midi controller (because most midi controllers just have plastic keys). But the sounds just fell short to me because I own a triton board so I know what the Triton is capable of and I know what sounds they really have in them. I guess that’s why the LE is more affordable than the regular triton and the triton rack is because its missing the most important factor to me, the sounds. Most of us don’t purchase a keyboard just for the workstation. We can use our computers as a workstation if needed or if we want. We go out and spend money on these keyboards for the sounds and the ability to edit those sounds and make our own. You can easily change how the sounds will sound and make them your own but the quality of them over all as far as depth and warm just is a miss to me. OVERALL OPINION You can get this if you don’t have enough money to get the “real” triton boards. But you will get bored with this pretty quick.

I bought this board off of ebay but i knew alot about it beacause i play one a church. Bidded on it and got a really good deal. I have a 76 key and i got it for $800.00 It has 1,334 programs and 50 drum kits and that is and unbeliveable amount of sounds. With upgrades you have more . It doesn't have all of the attributes of the Triton Studio which I may upgrade to. It is pretty well built. I like the touch screen. Although it is very heavy This is a very versitile board. It has mostly the same tools and sounds that have made the other Triton workstations top selling "must-have" boards. With upgrades this board can do anything you want it to. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I've been looking for a workstation to complete my keyboard sets. I am into dance/r&b music and my collection at that time were compose of Roland JX305, a Roland JD800 and a Yamaha Clavinova CVP96. I've been saving up for a Trinity when the sales guy told me that there is a new model called Triton. I check it out and found that it has the Trinity feel and more. I have to raise my savings even more cause it cost me $2900 to get this baby. I opted for the Pro from the basic cause of the 6 octaves keys. The ProX was too large and bulky and its keys were too heavy and slow in response for my playing style. I like the fast screen refresh and the ease of use. You don't need to read too much of the manual to learn the basic. The touchscreen has it all. I'm now upgraded to the latest version 2 OS. The category menu is a good tool to move from one patch to another. The combination & program patches sounds great and can be use without much tweaking. And talking about tweaking, there's nothing like 4 assignable knobs to tweak on to. The MOSS option (if you want to get the Z1 sounds and synth) is kind of pricy at around $500. If you have nothing against a silver color keyboard in your collection then I have nothing much to say against this baby. Triton Pro looks sturdy and feels like it can take any abuse (either from the roadie or the performer), obviously the most sensitive parts would be the touchscreen and the ribbon. The bender/modulation lever does buldge a bit but should take any snag. If you travel a lot an octave of keys less doesn't matter then I would suggest the basic Triton. And do get a hard case for it. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Realtime and step pattern sequencing,in track sampling, two oscillators,dual appregiators,20 gb hard drive,CDR/CDRW burner. Optional 7 card expansion and Z1 synth engine MOSS board exb. can run you an extra $1,700.00. Up to 96mb ram,optional. Only can use 32mb seperately at an instance. I bought this 2 months before the TE88 came out for $1,000.00 less. Comes with SCSI for external hard drives. SCSI to USB 2.0 adapter ran me an extra $50.00. Word of advice to FutureProducers, stay up on technology but only get what you absolutely need. Live and learn. Price paid: $3000 USD UTILIZATION If you have never used a keyboard workstation before chances are any of them will take a good bit of time and effort to fully grasp them. This beast taught me the fundamentals of using a DAW {Digital Audio Workstation}. To tell the truth I flat out learned beatmaking as a whole on this piece of kit. The touchscreen is a gem. That alone to me personally makes Tritons the best first timer keyboard workstation. The manuals are good. The Korg videos for it are good also. If you need help besides these here is two great stes for information tritonhaven.com and korgforums.com. * NEWBIES remember search first ask questions later!!!!!" Everyone will treat you better. Korg support rocks!!!! SOUNDS Listen to alot of your favorite albums and you'll here it's sound all over them. People say it's played out. To all of those who say it's played out," Step your synth programming game up!", then talk to me. It sounds like beautiful music. OVERALL OPINION I have never gigged her but she sits her big beatiful self nicely on my workstation desk. All 70lbs. worth!!!!! I dropped her once about 3ft. and she survived with a scratch but fully operable. I paid 3 grand to take her out and now I know her inside and out. She's my baby girl. You dirty jokers keep your hands off of her!!!!! Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: The Tone Ranger ( 4-, 2006)

I like to use the vocoder. USB would have been nice. Price paid: $1000 USD UTILIZATION Pretty simple to use. At least once you have a Cubase Patch file. SOUNDS The basses and drums are excellent. OVERALL OPINION Not very well built. Mine is having problems with the audio at the moment. I use the basses and drums a lot more than I should. I really like the sound of the basses and drums on the expansion boards too. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: SaltyDawg ( 8-, 2005)