All user reviews for the Korg Karma

Digital Synth (workstation)
61 keys

USE

The general configuration is very simple, very intuitive, unlike some permit review this synth I have managed to understand in generalit in moin d A day

SONORITS

The sounds are very generalists and very natural I think that should be aa roughly all styles musique.les effects are very effective, very musical, beautiful karma effect on lives, the expression is amazing with a specific character to the sound and Korg claret disconcerting ...

NOTICE GLOBAL

I love the sound and the karma effect that can not be found on any other synthbr /> I have tried has roughly all models in this price range
without hesitation he served me a lot and gave another dimension to my compositions
A reference either to the live studio

good for all features is marked above

UTILIZATION

I had this machine for a few months, I had the opportunity to see performances she resembles a newt on, or is the triton like him, I know who it is that is out First, to what is karma system, I do not believe it too because I was not crazy I think it's more a matter of marketing.

SOUNDS

for what is sounds, it includes all the sounds of newt, for my part with a little less dynamic because mine was equipped with additional cards, sound seemed less punchy than the triton.

OVERALL OPINION

My opinion is that this machine is on assessing relative to its true capacity, so for me it's still a triton with the brick red color, I even talking about ergonomics and keyboard is the same quality as the triton the.

Those of Triton with 2 card slots and a PCM card slot lafameuse MOSS.
No arp but the KARMA engine that famous team in all of WS as the KORG M3, OASYS, and
KRONOS. Crane 8 knob 2 scenes and 4 programmable pads for agreements.
4 outputs, 3 pm (in out thru) and 3 inputs assignable (switch, damper, pedal)

UTILIZATION

Use once you have taken the time to read is relatively accessible by a doc.
Karma function is a little longer to appréhender.Mais once you understand how
To access parameters assignable to 16 (of 400!) Becomes endless pleasure as changes
sound are great especially if you have installed the MOSS!

SOUNDS

Those of Triton. Map MOSS IS ALMOST MANDATORY if you want to have a range
Sound off. The keyboard is not great but the purpose of this machine is oriented nomadism with
these 10 kgs. Acoustic sounds such as pianos remain however synthetics are all brass and woods
Saxo remain realistic and alive with the MOSS board.

OVERALL OPINION

A machine that is already with its vintage red and KARMA module specific to this machine and despite the quality of the keyboard a bit cheap.
A lightweight and versatile synth that quickly became a source of inspiration with its well thought sequencer.
Store in a bank as set sounds and effects that Karma can control via MIDI another module.

I bought my Korg Karma at the local Guitar Center for about $1800, in June 2001, after deciding I wanted a keyboard with a built-in sequencer.

So far I have yet to explore some of the more complex options, but all of the presets sound amazing!! I know some people just use for example ACID and ACID's included loops to make songs, but they will eventually run out of loops without repeating themselves too much. Using the built-in adjustable phrases of the KARMA function, it would be possible to create at least five albums sequencing these phrases using a computer.
The Karma also boasts over 100 effects included ampsims, delays, reverbs, distortion, and many more I can't think of now. Though these effects don't support automation (as far as I can figure out) in the built-in sequencer, they still are well adjustable and sound good.
The Korg Karma includes over 1000 sounds which can be mix and matched to replicate real instruments. It also include effects from a car crash to applause to a telephone ringing.
Additionally, while all these presets are good, the Karma is fully customizable. You could change all the Programs and Combinations and then a year later load the original ones back using the included floppy and floppy drive. Pretty nifty.

Well, its damn complicated! Anyone looking to spend that much money should probably be well experienced, though.
Since I'm used to working with Cubase on a PC, I found the Karma sequencer a little hard to use. The LCD screen makes modifying things difficult but what would you expect. Also the large manuals don't really help until you figure out the whole general format of the thing. But pretty soon for me the Karma became no longer the enemy and instead a friend in music-making.

The color is kind of iffy, its a reddish-purple maroon color. There are plenty of assignable buttons and knobs, for certain chords, parameters like cutoff and resonance, and adjusting the KARMA function. These I have found good for live performing and recording (although you may need a helper as you only have two hands). The keys are fragile, but that goes for any keyboard. Its pretty heavy but portable enough for live performances. On the back it has a power in, a MIDI in, MIDI out, Left out, Right out, individual out 1, induvidual out 2, and jacks for pedals. On the front there is a stero headphone out jack.

Overall, the KARMA is a good keyboard. Pricey, but it contains all of the sounds of the Triton minus the Triton's sampler. Additionally it included the KARMA function, ideal for those of you not too good at making up your own melodies The sequencer isn't great, but hooked up to a Cubase-equipped PC, recording and sequencing is simple.
Also, the Karma is a little complicated, but it is extremely flexible, and once you get to know it, it becomes second nature. If you have the money and patience, try it out.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Workstation 61 ... short, it's a base with Triton LE, a guest star that makes the difference, the system invented by Advanced arpeggiation S.Kay (Karma is an acronym) ...
And while standing there, but remember that this monster red (wine) is embarking as the first generation KARMA system (even though he himself called an OS v.2, but is not Karma2, found on more advanced M3/Oasys/Kronos) ...

It is therefore, for his generation, a revolutionary keyboard, which can appear in a still largely set in the middle of the latest bikes, without blushing (this is already done!) The comparison!

The user interface of Karma (switches, crossfader, 12 knobs, 4 pads, joystick can act as pitchbend and more), can also make a particularly formidable twelve o'clock master keyboard (carefully taken into account before embarking on buying a keyboard master mute twelve o'clock!)

UTILIZATION

The black point of the beast, it's obsolete small monochrome screen, which it does not compare with even colorful widescreen touch of newer bikes ... and when we know that in order to customize / deepen the initial contents of the vehicle must navigate screens and multiple sub-screens, it can be daunting one ...

SOUNDS

Two possible uses = either you are a crazy synthesis and programming, and here you have something to do (in the limit of a triton engine noise ... there are some nice additional cards cfm, whose mythical programmable Moss - which costs almost as expensive as the karma-hand!)!

Either way, you want to play without taking the head, and there you must find (or buy) the combis very musical developed by karmalab, kidnepro, panditpress, ProRec, or originally by EJ2: you will have a set as a arranger (sophisticated) with tons of combis (variety of styles / moods music) customizable to infinity: what jammer to life, creating background music (the new age to electro jazz and orchestral classical ...) but never dry.

OVERALL OPINION

6 years and I do not separate even though I also tyros 4 and korg m3 with karma2: with all the resources produced combis since its inception (and re-arranged and custom), I have an expander with dementia sounds, and rhythms that I have not yet found on the M3 ...

For less than 500 euros used, often with add-ons ... Anglo-Saxon as they say, "it's really worth" ... Darken the friends you will not be disappointed, I think!

The keyboard touch is enjoyable synth. Keys - especially white - have a deuxime notched to the after-touch. All Controller are also enjoyable even if they could be a little bigger.
No problem of connection and everything works well trs.
Too bad it does not have an XY pad all that Korg makes them!

UTILIZATION

To learn to operate the machine, one must spend a lot of the same time. I tend to use the presets.
It really lacks a software edition available in some countries but not in France. It seems that he can order online but then it's a bit CHRE!
The manual is comprehensive but the machine is so complex ... not easy to find if you want to make the Fast Fashion's sound design.

SOUNDS

The sounds are amazing. This is my first Korg instruments - see my home studio setup - and I can say I'm glad. It provides over Whereas both sound great for the atmosphere at the level of possibility of "squenseur" internal gnre couraging phrases impossible otherwise. And it's not pipo!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. The sounds and I are squenseur prfre.
The price is quite justified for this machine ... more I bought used.
I would do the same choice and I advise anyone who wants good sound textures diffrent other brands to buy this synth. At least the going to cost.

; =)

Nice keyboard. see data sheet for the rest ... the sequencer seems a little below the general level of the machine ...

UTILIZATION

This synth has enormous potential but still a fashion job well done and quite clear, it is very difficult to master! I have also found that apart from users across the Atlantic and some demonstrator French brand, no one knows enough to use it to design such complex and combi allucinantes than factory! stores throughout pigalliens (paris) as well as sites dedicated French, no sufficient knowledge to use it other than as a TRITON! it's crazy!! the height of the story is that there is software that allows easier entry into the maze of the beast, not distributed in France (at the time or I was interested ...) downloadable KARMA site, Free to states and 150 euro for the rest of the world ... it's crazy I tell you!

SOUNDS

Once mastered (as we perceive it in the demo video made by steven kay designer of the machine) is a treat! sounds to die for, huge potential for a very musical!

OVERALL OPINION

I want as a witness to say that all the machines I had in my possession, karma is the most frustrating! Yet I have spent much time, I asked for help around without much success. obviously the mastery of English would have been sufficient to address the study of this monster in a total comfort (tutorial steven kay, forum in English ...), but I'm Creole first language ...
short! if you buy a karma, you need an internet connection and be bilingual in English! (Or soon to be with an IQ de150/180 ...). I have a big experience of synth / sampler / sequencer (+ 15) and here I block! and I'm not alone! mentionées if 2 conditions above apply to you, you will undoubtedly met. otherwise fall back to using a Triton.
last thing, I do not claim my karma, and I am a teacher competent and Paris! if you have one, make the same!

For all dtails, see the datasheet (too lazy to Retailer is too long)
Keyboard trs enjoyable, the Controller of effects in real time are really great to live ... Karma function is just great (even has become almost too easy to make good music .... short!)
I only reproach lgre incompatibility with Macintosh .... (You have to format the floppy disk in DOS so that they can be compatible with the KARMA .... not great when it is exclusively for Macs quip .... But the quality of the synth gnrale done quickly forget what inconvnient lightweight!)
And also for the small dception squenceur: we must indeed change the sound in the programs to get the sound you squenceur the DSIR (but apparently that's what t fixed in the update .... I have not done!)

UTILIZATION

Use trs simple once you got used to the menus a bit complex .... Regarding the manual, I will be silent on this point (too much press discovering the instrument, I did not read ... and yet has more than two years that I buy!)
The edition of sounds and effects is very simple ... when the synth connate (at beginners, it's a bit difficult .... Karma is not a synth trs intuitive, even if it's a great machine r ves!)

SOUNDS

Sounds just fantastic!! (At least for the styles that I explore, namely, electro, Medieval music, the goth-rock gnral, but also classical.)
The piano sounds are trsralistes when it deigns to add a touch of rverb, which increases the depth and brings out (I could compare the sound with my piano, and even re-create a sound almost identical effects .... Vive!), violins and other stringed instruments are trs good (except the guitars, but After all, it's not a synth? ) and all electro sounds are really at the top level. We must, of course, love the sounds korg ....
The expression is trs good, but I regret that karma does not exist in version 88 keys, heavy touch, allowing a better "feel" the note playing.
There is no sound that I dtest, for against the "noisy Stabber" to boot the program can be pnible if you forget to lower the listening level of the speakers .. .. Notice to fans of "I put the bottom zic" lol

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than two years, and if I had to go rear, I would do it chosen without hsiter! Karma is a synth or a workstation, it has me!! (Ok, j'affabule, but when karma and humanizes the function that adds the random image mode, you really feel that the synth is alive and he is improvising .... gnial!! Thank you Stephen Kay!)
I love the original design of karma (well, it sounds drisoire compared to other functions and hyper dveloppes of the machine, but it's a bonus!) Is quickly tonnes plastics, synthetic untransportable gigantic, and in addition, the color is nice!
Only small default: no vocoder as in the Triton for singers .... but at the cost of Karma, do not abuse, either! And personally, if I had to choose between Karma and Triton (without looking at the rates ct), I will choose the new Karma karma for its function (as rptitions!) Which is much more than a simple arpgiateur! The report is qualitprix my opinion unbeatable ...

For me this machine has everything it takes to be an instrument in itself!

UTILIZATION

Getting started is easy: set of combinations with the Karma function. The use of the sequencer is easy too.
The main difficulty is in creating combinations using the Karma when you start: a lot of parameters with a lack of visibility on what you do (you must use the manual settings Karma to monitor and understand what are the values parameters). But over time you get used to, we understand better the concept and we are proud to master the machine!

SOUNDS

I bought Orchestral sound cards, and Future Loop Construction. In terms of realism I have not found even better. Do you dream of driving a band but you're alone? Frankly, use the cards Orchestral is a real treat!
There is no sound that I hate. Even those that I found ugly departure took place somewhere. I really fell in love with the Korg sounds to the point that many other brands seem hollow ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have the Karma since 2001 and I never tire of it all. The combinations are endless you can create (for each new research findings it is surprising we do and we see no limits!) And it is a real treat when playing live: in 15 minutes can be create a song live that can last 5 / 10 / 15 minutes or more, and each game can be different! We can really let go with this machine! For those who do not have time to program, operate Karma saves a lot of time and it's really all you want (the factory sounds are excellent)!
I reffer choice without hesitation, and I even have a huge desire to buy a 2nd to create combinations of eight programs instead of 4! It would be HUGE, especially live! Korg thank you for this instrument, the instrument of my life!

I will not m'tendre the above, see plutt Previous notices. But basically, there is everything you need!

UTILIZATION

Overall, we navigate easily within the Karma. The buttons are intuitive, wear hand, short, velvet. On the other hand, take more time to explore the menus DIFFERENT ds we want the paramtrer bte.

SOUNDS

Sounds "stick" well my style of music. (Progressive rock). But fans of electro, rock and even classical aisment navigate. Note that the layers are masterful. Ct ism, for my part I find they are quite Fidler, compared to other synths I've tried. For effects, those gnrs the Karma are at the top. And with much patience, (because it's a bit tedious for everyone) you can get the most. The expression is trs good, but others have done better it is true. This dpend if one looks for the ultimate perfection. The sounds I have prfre organs, violins, but in fact it's the ones I use most. This does not mean that others are bad, quite the contrary. I think Karma has a rich palette of sounds and many samples trs.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months. What I like most is the option to edit the sounds live, and then also the wealth of agreements gnrs by Karma. I know a lot of MODELS, and for the price, I think it's an excellent deal. (I had nine in 1800 in November 2005). For an equivalence, and again, you will not function Karma, you prparez dbourser much more. So a report qualitprix excellent. In hindsight, I do not regret my purchase. This synth is "of the ball!"

Workstation 61 keys.
A Triton classic without the sampler but with the KARMA function.

UTILIZATION

The interface seems complicated to beginners, but you get done quickly.
The edition is relatively complex sounds normal ... this is my first synth ^ ^
The manual is ultra clear and explains everything about everything.

For keyboard against rotting.
I did not always immersed in the civil Karma ... the possibilities are standards (for pads and tablecloths in pRSET some combis are incredible!).

SOUNDS

Ah, the sounds, the most important to me. Good is good and bad trs. Then:

Organs +!! Really excellent.
+ Section of synthetic violins and fiddles! Also trsrussi.
+ Tablecloths masterful!
Keyboard + EP good.
+ Leads and synthetic sounds good.

- Pianos. And are not saying is the big shit!
- Brass, but it is common all synths.

As for bass and guitar sounds I use them as little trs see it at all.
Basically I am happy trs, except for the pianos, a real shame ...
For effects, I can not compare, but I find them rather good. We can put 2 and 5 in master .... master essential!
I put 8 because of pianos dgeulasses, otherwise I love it!

OVERALL OPINION

This will be 3 months that I have, I got 1200 new! (End SERIES ...)
What I like most, the sounds of organ and ground!!
For me it is too CHRE 100 (yes even in the promo, I'm picky), as the pianos are nazes, is adding a card EXB-PCM 08 automatically.
At that price I would do so this choice! Infact nan ... The Alesis 6HD looks really nice, but too CHRE the era, too bad.

CHARACTERISTICS good for ... everyone starts to know them.

UTILIZATION

- Simple? Say it is not too the word that best use of KARMA. But beware there is, for those who want good without the trouble, a tool unique musical edition. My ct me I almost forbidden to touch it before swallowing at least the basic manual. What I did and I always keep the manual of references in the elbow. The manual is well done and well ordered trs fortunately ...
In résumé should be able to dig a little to the head bnficier all the technology of this synth. I like a.

SOUNDS

No surprises in terms of sound. I know sounds KORG for a long time. They are all good quality trs (even the worst of them end up like me actually)
I find the keyboard below the quality-General for this synth. I've seen better dj.

The sheets are good and trs big plus is the KARMA function. Function that also demand a certain time before the master (in the view of many paramtres etc ...)

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it recently. It's been a week since I was discovering through the manual for now (yes it must be a little masochistic) and I'm only through the sounds for now. I await the time when I speak the bte ...
- I rve the KARMA for 2 years ... I waited a super promo (nine in 1200) to crack and get it.
- Excellent price quality report me
- I would do without this choice problem.

For me, the KARMA is unique.

Sound generation method: Synthesis System HI (Hyper Integrated)
Sampling frequency to 48 kHz PCM for internal
PCM ROM Memory: 32 Mbytes, 425 multi-samples + 413 drum samples.
Polyphony: 62 voices.
Keyboard: 61 notes, velocity sensitive and aftertouch.

I stop here the list of numbers, there are more important things to clarify.
The feature that seems most striking about this keyboard is that it is incomplete sold by Korg: Karma MW software free, you sail in the fog without radar. Indeed, the KARMA function affects more than 400 parameters, but the keyboard as it does not allow you to edit them, or even for the most part, just look! So when you browse the chapters dedicated to the KARMA function in textbooks, it is not uncommon for long explanations are concluded by: "However, the KARMA Workstation does not edit these parameters." Ouch.
KARMA MW software can be downloaded on the website of Karma-Lab, for $ 149.00 (slightly more than € 100.00, depending on the variable exchange rate). This notice does not concern the KARMA keyboard alone, but the duo keyboard + KARMA MW software.
The price is an important factor influencing the opinion that necessarily is a product, I said that I gained the keyboard KARMA Used for € 400.00 in early 2011.
The manufacture, I can compare it to the Workstation KORG i30 I own since 2000. Clearly, the KARMA is not manufactured with the same care as the i30. Some keys to move the location and false contacts. The screen (small and non-touch, I'll come back in the 'USE&#39 provides only low-quality display on a yellow-orange. Adjust the contrast only allows to find a compromise, but not a satisfactory solution. For cons, the color change of the formwork brick of the eternal black plastic.
The touch keyboard is comparable to that of i30: very average.

UTILIZATION

If I understand what I've read and heard about this Workstation, it seems to drag a reputation as a highly complex instrument to use. For me it's wrong (I recall that I consider the KARMA MW software as required). It's just very dense. Of course, you need a confirmed level: we can not possibly work to control the KARMA without a strong background in music theory and sound synthesis. But it's like any learning, there are steps: first get the basics, then put them into practice. Over the discovery of the KARMA function, many questions arise, but all eventually find an answer. It's just a very powerful tool, with its corollary of menus and submenus.
on the other hand, what heresy not give such a monster as a small screen, non-touch and more! The i30 was, however, a large touchscreen that has never shown the slightest sign of weakness in 12 years of almost daily use. Ditto for my digital studio D1600 mkII. This technology is controlled by KORG, but absent here. Regrettable.
Fortunately, the menu pages are organized logically, create a sound 'from scratch' in the Program mode is not a problem. It is spoiled a bit for the function Combi (which allows to combine eight Programs), where information is necessarily somewhat compacted. As for the sequencer, so far I have not let go of the i30, in whose favor the touch screen is a clincher.
Configure the KARMA function directly on the keyboard? Do not even think. Everything happens in the KARMA MW software, and when the manufacturer recommends a minimum 17-inch screen, it's not for nothing! I will of course not fully explain the KARMA function, because there is more than just a book it would write opinion! Know that you have more than 400 parameters that you can edit at leisure. The result will be a continuous stream of MIDI messages sent to the synthesis engine of karma. Much more powerful than a arpeggiator, a much more versatile arranger keyboard, you program a support base and you can then bring him all the necessary changes in real time while you play.


SOUNDS

At this writing, the Korg KRONOS is happening in the store with her 9 synthesis engines on board. Glups! Now, integrate the huge difference in budget, and 10 years of age KARMA: for € 400.00 (argus at + or - 10% for now) was more than enough to have fun. My little 5-inch speakers Yamaha galèrent lot to try to make the sound delivered by the HI synthesis. If we manage to get an overall view of the possibilities offered by the synthesizer, combined with modulations generated by the KARMA function, we arrive at the results frankly stunning.
The big downside is the lack of a piano sound available. Again, a regression compared to i30: it is certainly not a digital piano, but still, we would expect a piano sound correct, at least for the models.
I think the key is to acquire sufficient flight hours to achieve considering the creation of sound "traditional," common to all the synths in this range, AND KARMA function as a whole, to have an overview , knowing when the selection of basic multisample how we will program the KARMA function. Come on, I dare a metaphor as you put them end to end components, considering the KARMA function as a part added, a sort of backbone, you play with Lego, but when you design your sound from the start by integrating the capabilities of the KARMA function, you sculpt a block of marble. Yes, karma is the ability to move from LEGOVille to the Rue de Varenne. Class!

OVERALL OPINION

Throughout the hours spent trying to tame the beast, several factors constantly remind ourselves that the business slowly but surely nibbling of space in the manufacture of synths: limited screen size and not touch, no ribbon controller, touch bad software sold in the supplement when it is needed, expansion cards for multi-samples sold separately, overall strength questionable ... For practicing ENSONIQ SD1, we feel that at one time manufacturers were full of inventiveness and trying to provide maximum opportunities for their clients, but were limited by technology. Today it seems that the technology is deliberately limited, or sold in kit form, to increase margins. (Small aside: before I talk about controlling manufacturing costs, find out about the introductory price of KARMA)
However, it is gradually drawn into the creative possibilities that seem endless. Stephen Kay (creator of the KARMA function) argues that a theoretical calculation of all possible combinations of parameters leads to a result is hundreds of billions. It is believed readily. Nothing but the creation of a single module with one KARMA his work far beyond the range of possibilities, so when we think we can run four KARMA modules spread over eight sounds, and all this will modulate in real time!
While my opinion recites many negative points, I regard this as exceptional Workstation. But I hate the mentality of fanboy. Some see contradictions in my mind, or at least an imbalance, but it's just that I can not help but think what would have been if the KARMA out in a period of "race to arming "between manufacturers, with today's technology.
What I can guarantee you that if you skip the step and that you adhere to the concept KARMA, you take off over the keyboard for several years.

PS: I am open to any discussion of KARMA, my email AudioFanzine is here for.

-Workstation, 61 keys light touch. Uses the same HI synthesis engine as the TRITON.
-Controllers in real time pitch bend, modulation, 4 assignable knobs, buttons and 2 assignable velocity and aftertouch.
-Connectors: 4 audio outputs (L, R, 1, 2), Midi In / Out / Thru connector Volume pedal, sustain pedal and switch.
-Sounds: 32 MB of PCM sounds (425 multisamples), editable in 640 user location. Stereo multi-effects: 2 master effects 1 5 master EQ effects of insertions can be used simultaneously. 102 kinds of effects available.
System-Karma: The peculiarity of Karma comes KARMA system, which generates rhythmic patterns changed in real time by adjusting 16 parameters (GE Generated effect) among the 1100 available.
Sequencer 16 tracks included (capacity of 200 000 notes). Ability to record on disk.
-Polyphony: 62 voices.

UTILIZATION

Usage is simple enough (although I recommend reading the instructions carefully to carefully examine the possibilities of the machine), browsing through the menu is quite easy (thanks to 8 key functions) the seizure of parameter values could not be easier (that you have an alpha dial, a cursor Value, a keypad ...).
Small flat when the editing sounds: it is quite complex, especially the many opportunities of Karma, which increases the number of parameters to adjust.
When the manual is very clear to him (or should I say "text books" because there are actually 4) and very complete, provided you have the courage and the time to read them carefully.
Noted the existence of a creation by designer of Karma (Stephen Kay): karma-lab.com. You'll find all sorts of information about the Karma, a FAQ, and the possibility to register on a mailing list (in English obviously).

SOUNDS

-The sounds are excellent qualities, the acoustic sounds are quite realistic, and the ability of synthetic sounds are almost unlimited. Note that the Karma system makes sounds even more realistic: for example, when you play a chord with a guitar sound, you can choose the corresponding reversal guitar.
When-expression, it is excelente and the possibilities are virtually unlimited with diverse ability assignment (control the speed of a piano arpeggio with aftertouch, trigger a loop with rhythmic modulation, or velocity ...) I use to

OVERALL OPINION

synthesizer for a few months already. Karma is less than 14 000 F (about 2000 euros), which is an excellent value: it is cheaper than the TRITON (best seller in its category), being, it seems, more efficient: it is true he does not enjoy the sampler and the touch screen of the Triton, but the touch screen does not convince me when I try, when the sampler, given the capacity of synthesis of Karma, we can without it. Cons by Triton does not have the Karma system: this makes all the difference and makes me prefer the Karma.

The main reason I purchased the Korg Karma was for the "Karma" feature which allows the user to create totally new sequences with the karma. The karma has about 1050 different GE(Generated Effects) for ex. it has about 20 diffierent types of arpeggios which sound great on pianos and strings and their synth basses! As far as what might be missing I would say it is really a function of the O.S. and Karma O.S.v2.0 is about to drop and from the user group the O.S. is going to be a beast!

Price paid

$1,377

UTILIZATION

Wow, usability huh? Well, about a week after I had purchased the karma( ebay) I was about to throw it out of the window! The learning curve is a not even a curve it is a perfectly vertical wall! I think the karma is a wonderful machine and it exposes a lot of configuration possibilities to the user which makes it a wonderful tool for experienced users and very intimidating to newbies.

No, i've never had to contact any user support. I am not a keyboardist much less a keyboardist for any band so I can't speak to using the karma live. The reviews i've read from live giggers though really blast the feel of the keys and the like. I can't play piano so all the keys feel the same to me so weighted keys are not a selling point for me when picking a keyboard.

SOUNDS

I like the sounds, I have a proteus 2000 and I was really impressed by the warmth of the sounds on the proteus 2000 but the karma didn't dissappoint either! Its' sounds are not as warm( i think personally) but they are diverse enough and are generally very strong in timbre that what they may lack in warmth they make up in uniqueness.

OVERALL OPINION

Awwwwww, the karma is my baby, we've been through many a night in the studio. I would say that the karma is M16 of the electronica musican: a trusty machine that always produces results!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)