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Name
Korg Kaossilator Pro
Category
8) Groovebox / phrase / loop instruments
Type
DYNAMIC_PHRASE_SYNTHESIZER_/_LOOP_RECORDER
Specimen
A
Inventory tag
HW-2024-SY-KAOSSPRO-001
Condition
OK
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
340 x 100 x 150 mm
Dimensions (inch)
13.4 x 3.9 x 5.9 inch
Weight
~ 1.8 kg
Format
Desktop synthesizer / controller (no rack)
Material
—
Manufacturing (Period)
—
Manufacturer
—
Power
Voltage
9V DC (Korg KA- 350)
Current (typical)
1700 mA
Current (max)
1700 mA
Polarity
centerpositive
Connector
DC Barrel (Korg Ka-350)
AC/DC
DC
Internal/External
External
Note
Recommended original Korg KA-350 (9V DC, 1700 mA, centro-positive). Battery power is not available.
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
Not stated
FW version (current)
Not stated
Check date
2026-03-06
Previous version
Not stated
Bootloader
Not stated
Update Link
Backup File
Not stated
Quick Summary
Touch phrase synth/loop recorder for live performance and fast layering of musical loops.
Product Description
KAOSSILATOR PRO / PRO + is a powerful touchpad synthesizer with loop recording, suitable for live jam and studio ideas.
Features and functions
- X-Y touchpad for playing not and realtime audio modulation
- Great library of audio programs (lead / bass / pad / drums / SFX)
- Loop Recording with 4 banks for plastering phrases
- Scale / Key settings for playing without false tones
- Gate Arpeggiator for rhythmic modterns
- USB MIDI connection for DAW integration
- Saving data to SD / SDHC card
- Suitable for live performance and sketch creation
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Mono microphone input with gain control (RCA phono, -40 to -10 dBu) | Stereo line out (RCA phono, -10 dBV) + Headphone OUT (1 / 4 "TRS jack) | RCA phono connectors; headphone volume check on the front. |
| MIDI | MIDI IN (DIN 5-pin) | MIDI OUT (DIN 5-pin), USB MIDI (via Mini- B port) | |
| Storage | SD / SDHC card slot | — | Save data loop and user settings; capacity up to 2GB. |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- X- Y touchpad
- Program select / bank controls
- Loop Rec controls (4 banks)
- Scale / Key and Gate Arp Settings
- Master level / monitoring
Service / hidden elements
- Factory reset according to manual
- USB MIDI setup and SD card management
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Mono microphone input with gain control (RCA phono, -40 to -10 dBu) | Stereo line out (RCA phono, -10 dBV) + Headphone OUT (1 / 4 "TRS jack) | RCA phono connectors; headphone volume check on the front. |
| MIDI | MIDI IN (DIN 5-pin) | MIDI OUT (DIN 5-pin), USB MIDI (via Mini- B port) | |
| Storage | SD / SDHC card slot | — | Save data loop and user settings; capacity up to 2GB. |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
Internal LFO / MIDI clock input
Clock IN/OUT format
MIDI Clock (24 PPQ)
Typical latency
< 10 ms (touchpad response)
Jitter spec
Internal oscillator < 100 ppm
Buffer support
Loop recording buffer: 4 tracks, up to 100 looks per SD card
Impedance and signal levels
Line Level (dBu)
-10 dBV (phono RCA outputs)
Mic In level
-40 to -10 dBu (mic input, mono)
Output Impedance
10 kCalculation (typical)
Input Impedance
50 kCalculation (line), 100 kCalculation (mic)
THD
< 0.5% (typical)
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz (analog sound)
Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No other specifications | |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No additional technical details | |
Typical routing
- Live phrase layering: Quick folding of loops during live jam
• Configure Scale / Key
• Upload the first phrase to Loop Bank A
• Gradually layer B / C / D bank
• Output lead to mix or audio interface - DAW hybrid setup: Kaossilator as an external performance tool with MIDI sync
• Connect USB MIDI to DAW
• Set external MIDI clock
• Audio out lead to sound card
• Upload performance on audio track
Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.
SW / drivers
| Component | Windows | macOS | Linux | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
—
FW family
—
Custom FW targets
- No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.
Custom CC mapping
| CC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom CC mapping. | |
Custom FW global settings
| Settings | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom global settings. | |
Custom FW extended menu
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| No extended menu details. | |
Documentation and manuals
Manufacturer / Links
- Official site of manufacturer
- eBay - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Aukro.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- MusicnBazar.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- MIDI.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Kytary.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Heureka.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Gear4music.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Muziker.cz - search Korg Kaossilator Pro
Service log
| Date | Event | Who | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Metadata detail enrichment | Copilot | Completed technical sections, workflow and documentation links. |
Presets / User banks
Storage type
Internal + SD / SDHC
Number of banks
4 loop banks (performance)
Current bank
A
Backup File
Not stated
Export format
WAV / Project data (SD), MIDI sync
Note
Export / import details confirm according to the specific version of firmware / manual.
Notes / service / modifications
- The model in the database is listed as Kaossilator Pro; part of the public documentation is published under Kaossilator Pro +.
- Electrical and signal details with Unspecified supplement after verification of a specific PDF version of the manual.