NAUTILUS-61 the advanced workstation KORG Is now available in version NAUTILUS-61 AT with keyboard 61 keys and Aftertouch. The large internal sound library has been optimized to take advantage of this new resource. NAUTILUS-61 AT adopt 9 generatorsSound with Smooth Sound Transition for the continuous passage between sounds, and a powerful sectionDSP which generates up to 16 effectsSimultaneous. The user interface is based on Touch Display in color and rotary controls, while 128 Set List organize and manage resources for Live. NAUTILUS-61 AT It features a versatile MIDI & Audio Sequencer, , Full Editing to compose or arrange with ease and the possibility of integration into the environments DAW most widespread.

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KORG presents a major update to the series NAUTILUS, the flagship of its synth workstations, two new models are now available:

• NAUTILUS-61 AT- With 61-key keyboard that is responsive and has a smooth touch.


• NAUTILUS-88 AT -With 88-key RH3 weighted keyboard Graded Hammer Action

Both instruments are equipped with Aftertouch a control that significantly extends the expressive and dynamic capabilities. To make the most of the possibilities offered by this new control, the extensive Sound Library of NAUTILUS AT has been reprogrammed so that every musician can use them immediately. TheAftertouch, in combination with the keyboard dynamics (Speed) and the knob DYNAMICS expand the expressiveness and dynamics of NAUTILUS, further enhancing the sound resources of the 9 Sound EngineOf the Workstation.

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KORG NAUTILUS-61 AT expands the operational boundaries of the Synth Workstation, thanks to the9 sound generators, innovative approach to synthesis, large amount of sampling, recording MIDI&Audio, high-quality effects section, and high computing power. In this way,NAUTILUS-61 ATIt offers a wealth of resources for timbre research, creation and music production, with a logical and intuitive workflow. KORG It took years to develop and perfect the various aspects of the technology used on NAUTILUS: to offer every musician a powerful and versatile instrument with which to immediately get in tune

Notable features of NAUTILUS-61 AT

• Nine different sound generators


• SST Smooth Sound Transition seamless transition between sounds


• Sound Library optimized for aftertouch


• Real-time dynamics management with the knob DYNAMICS


• Real-time modification of parameters with the RT Control


• Intuitive graphical interface


• Color display TouchView


• Polyphonic Arpeggiator and Drum Track


• Set List Mode essential in live performances


• Open Sampling System


• Sequencer 16 MIDI & Audio Tracks Full Edit


• Up to 16 simultaneous effects processors


• Control surfaces can be connected to the USB/MIDI ports


• Keyboard61 keys with velocity and aftertouch.

The nine sound generators of NAUTILUS-61 AT

NAUTILUS-61 AT It has nine different sound engines, each specialized in the reproduction or synthesis of a specific timbre family.SGX-2 which generates a wide choice of acoustic plans by drawing from a vast library PCM without Loop, with all their nuances, articulated on 12 Velocity Levels, with string resonance, key release noise, etc. EP-1 which realistically reproduces the timbres of the most famous electric piano models with plates and reeds. CX-3 which emulates the unmistakable timbre of the organs Tone Wheel including the signature amplifier Rotary Speakers. In addition to these, there are the summary modules MOD-7: VPM / FM, PolysixEX And MS-20EX for analog modeling and STR-1 for physical modeling. Used individually as Programs or combined together in Combinations, the Sound Engines produce all the sounds of NAUTILUS-61 ATfrom those Vintage to the most modern or futuristic ones.

NAUTILUS-61 AT SST Smooth Sound Transition

On NAUTILUS-61 ATselecting the various operating modes or musical resources does not cause any interruption of the sound. It is possible to call up Program or Combi, or switch from Program to Combi mode, or even switch between Songs on the Sequencer, always maintaining the original decay and effects during the changes, with a smooth transition without interruptions. A feature that is widely appreciated and praised by all musicians.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the Sound Library

For the timbre selection on NAUTILUS-61 AT a completely new approach has been applied, putting aside every preconception and convention regarding Workstations, and thus devising a new type of classification capable of overcoming the boundaries of sampling and Sound Design. On NAUTILUS-61 ATThe sounds are divided into three main groups:

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  Exclusive Sounds

  
  

In this category NAUTILUS-61 AToffers exclusive and particular sounds such as: Loop with musical phrases, prepared pianos, original percussions and much more. Musical phrases characteristic of rare instruments, difficult to find and play, have been created and inserted into the internal sound library, freely usable in your musical pieces; and other unusual timbres such as the piano “prepared” that is, from the modified timbre, obtained by inserting screws, pieces of wood and other objects between the strings with very suggestive results; or percussion sounds created using ordinary objects such as kitchen utensils or others. These sounds can give original colors to your compositions or arrangements, also representing a precious resource for musicians who create soundtracks and music for images.

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  Modern Sounds

  
  

NAUTILUS-61 ATIt has the most up-to-date timbres suitable for the current music scene for genres such as: EDM, Electro, and Chiptune; with the most modern timbres of Synth, Drum Kit, with special effects that also facilitate the creation of effective Beats and Grooves for Dance. The over 50 Drum Kits of this instrument offer a great variety of percussive sounds capable of adequately representing the rhythmic evolution in the musical styles of the last decades.

• Standard Sounds

On NAUTILUS-61 ATThe essential sounds in a Workstation have been carefully created: acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, etc. to satisfy all musical genres. In the new acoustic piano sounds, the acoustics of the recording room have also been sampled, with the possibility of mixing the direct sound with the environment in a personal way; and a new electric piano model has also been added with a characteristic full-bodied tone, particularly suitable for Funky.

NAUTILUS-61 AT Dynamics Management

Via the knob DYNAMICS It is possible to control the variations in timbre and volume, introduced by the Speed of the keyboard, and make sure that these match the style of the song being played. By rotating this knob you can obtain a feeling completely different, even using the same sound. An additional method to adapt the instrument to your needs. By playing the keyboard and turning the knob “Dynamics” to the left, you get a softer sound, with a wider dynamic range, this allows delicate and expressive passages, ideal for accompanying singers or solo instruments. Rotating the knob to the right, on the other hand, the dynamic response becomes more energetic and uniform; particularly useful for making a timbre stand out more, such as in solos.

NAUTILUS-61 AT physical controls

The six knobs RT (Real Time) on the panel, allow direct editing on PROGRAM And COMBI. Each knob can be assigned a variety of functions, such as editing the timbre with: Filter Cut Off, the effect level; controlling the arpeggiator or Drum Track with the Gate, the tempo speed, Swing, the Snare type and much more. In COMBI mode it is possible to group several timbres, and control their volume with a single knob. Furthermore, to avoid that these can be accidentally changed during a Performance, it is possible to make them completely retract into the panel simply by pressing them, thus locking their position. In this way, it is also possible to select only the ones used most often, hiding the others.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the user interface

For NAUTILUS-61 AT KORG has redesigned the user interface to speed up and facilitate every intervention. Normally, the addition of functions tends to increase the presence of physical controls on the panel, in this case instead the path of rationalizing and optimizing the operational speed and intuitiveness was followed. The button MODE displays the selection of operating modes on a single screen: PROGRAM, COMBI, SET LIST, SAMPLING, SEQUENCE and GLOBAL. On each MODE, access to the functions is obtained via TABS, while the PAGE keys allow more in-depth modifications with intuitive procedures. This navigation system allows you to always return to the initial phase by simply pressing the MODE key. The display works in mode Dark, which uses black as the main color to reduce eye strain. It also features 6 programmable hotkeys, which can be assigned to a series of functions such as: selecting Program and Combi modes, transport buttons for the Sequencer, etc. There are 4 different ready-to-use Templates available, but you can create and save your own settings.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the Touch Display

The nerve center of the user interface of NAUTILUS-61 AT It's the large color display (800 x 480 pixels) WVGA TouchView; with which you can directly select or modify a sound or a parameter with the simple touch of a finger thanks to the Touch Drag. A series of graphical and interactive tools are also available to facilitate programming, such as adjusting the opening of the grand piano lid on SGX-2, or connecting virtual patch cables on MS-20EX. There is a search function on the Display: Search, useful for tracking down any musical resource in base to a search key.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the Set List

The SET LIST mode of NAUTILUS-61 AT allows you to organize your sound resources in a personal way. Each SET LIST is composed of a fundamental unit called SLOTS; in each SET LIST there are 128 SLOTS, and 128 SET LISTS are immediately available. Each SLOT can be given a name, and a musical resource can be assigned in base to your needs: PROGRAM, COMBI, or SONG. From this you can also control parameters such as the volume of the selected resource, display text, or color it appropriately to highlight it within the list; each SLOT can also be moved and positioned at the desired point, or copied or deleted. This operating mode can meet any Live need, thanks to the possibility of programming the exact succession of the musical resources we need. Finally, each SET LIST has a 9-band graphic equalizer, placed at the end of the audio chain and independent from the effects section, with which you can modify or correct the overall timbre response of NAUTILUS depending on the environment in which the Performance takes place.

NAUTILUS-61 AT Open Sampling System

NAUTILUS-61 ATuses the KORG Open Sampling System, to quickly sample an external audio source, or resample a Performance played on the NAUTILUS, regardless of the selected operating mode. The timbral possibilities offered by the instrument's vast internal Sample library are greatly expanded by the SAMPLE USER, which thanks to technology VMT (Virtual Memory Technology), allows you to use personal samples by making the most of the capacity of the Workstation's SSD. Via the USB port, you can load Sample in various formats: AIFF, WAV, SoundFont 2.0 and AKAI S1000/3000; in case the amount of data is really relevant it is also possible to use a high-speed USB Ethernet adapter. On NAUTILUS it is therefore possible to use Samples created on a computer for your compositions, arrangements or productions.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the Sequencer

NAUTILUS-61 AThas a powerful Sequencer/Recorder with 16 MIDI tracks And 16 Audio Tracksto create songs or musical arrangements. This section has some functions that facilitate and stimulate musical inspiration, with the possibility of recording polyphonic arpeggiators, Drum Tracks or RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording), with professional quality results in a short time. The 16-track Audio Recorder acquires up to 4 tracks simultaneously in the format: 16 bit/24 bit 48 kHz. During their Playback it is possible to add effects, resample the result obtained and import the Wav file into a Sequencer track. There are also Editing functions such as: Copy, Paste, Normalize, and mix automation.

Polyphonic Arpeggiator and Drum Track

These modules provide effective interactive musical support for each performance, with a large library of rhythmic and melodic Patterns; there are also 4 different scenes available on which you can set and instantly recall different Patterns; ideal for improvising, for Performances, or for quickly recording bases or complete arrangements on the Sequencer.

NAUTILUS-61 AT the effects

The powerful DSP section by NAUTILUS-61 AT can produce up to 16 effects simultaneously, selectable between 197 different types, divided into 3 categories: Insert, Master and Total FX. Insert effects apply to single or multiple timbres of the Timbres/Tracks of a Combi or Sequencer. Insert effects Masters 1&2 can be dosed for all tracks with the relative sends (Send 1&2), while the effects Total act globally on the entire instrument. In addition, for each timbre, MIDI track and Audio of the Sequencer there is a three-band equalizer available to correct the tonal balances or to modify the sound in a creative way.

Control surfaces can be connected to the USB/MIDI ports

NAUTILUS can be connected directly to any Class-Compliant USB/MIDI controller, such as controllers MIDI USB KORG with Pads such as: nanoPAD, nanoPAD2, padKONTROL with these you can play for example percussion parts, or trigger chords in Chord mode.

NAUTILUS-61 AT Software Bundle

NAUTILUS-61 ATIt comes with a wide range of music software including: Izotope's "Ozone Elements" AI-based mastering software, "Skoove" educational application to improve your keyboard skills, "Lite Reason" DAW software, as well as various synth software from KORG and other brands. In other words, the moment you get this Synth you have a variety of applications at your disposal to help you create your music.

• Apps for iPad/iPhone


• KORG Gadget 2 Le (music production studio DAW app)


• KORG Module (piano/keyboard sound module app)


• Mac/Windows Software


• KORG Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)


• UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module)


• AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module)


• AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)


• AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module)


• Reason Studios Reason Lite (DAW music production software)


• Skoove free 3 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lesson)


• KORG Gadget 2 Le for Mac (DAW music production software)


• iZotope Ozone Elements (Audio Mastering Plug-in Software)

KORG NAUTILUS 61 AT Technical Specifications

[System] - NAUTILUS System Version 3.0

Keyboard - 61 Keys: Natural Touch Semi-Weighted, C – C, Velocity Sensitive, with After Touch

[Generatore Sonoro] - Synthesis Types: 9

• SGX-2: Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)


• EP-1: MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)


• HD-1: High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)


• AL-1: Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)


• CX-3: Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)


• STR-1: Plucked String (Physical Modeling)


• MOD-7: Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)


• MS-20EX: Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)


• PolysixEX: Component Modeling Technology (CMT Analog Modeling)

Maximum Polyphony *1*2:

• SGX-2: 100 Voices *3


• EP-1: 104 Voices


• HD-1: 140 Voices


• AL-1: 80 Voices


• CX-3: 200 Voices


• STR-1: 40 Voices


• MOD-7: 52 Voices


• MS-20EX: 40 Voices


• PolysixEX: 180 Voices

*1: In some rare cases, when using many system-demanding effects at the same time (e.g. 14 instances of O-Verbs), polyphony may be slightly reduced.

*2: Part of the multicore processor in NAUTILUS is dedicated to voice generation and part to effects. NAUTILUS dynamically allocates processing power between the generators as needed. The maximum number of voices mentioned applies when 100% of the processing power is dedicated to a single generator.

*3: 100 Dual-Stereo Voices are equivalent to 400 Mono Voices

PCM Presets -496 MB / DISK 2.3G (ROM 1,771 Multisamples, 3,955 Drumsamples)

Internal PCM Sound 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

PCM RAM capacity: About 2GB *4

*4: The available memory for Samples changes accordingly. base to use the PCM expansion libraries and User Sample banks. Approximately 760 MB is available by default (when loading the file called “PRELOAD.KSC”).

Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 377 Preload

They support stereo multisamples, single note sync, and tempo (BPM) based settings.

[SGX-2 Program]

Premium Plan:

• Chromatic sampling of all 61 piano keys at 12 velocity levels, without looping.


• Reproduction of: Damper resonance and mechanical noises (pedals, key releases).


• Support Sample: One String sample

PCM:

• EXs301 – German2 D Piano - 12 Velocity Levels, Recording Environment Adjustment


• EXs302 – Italian F Piano - 12 Velocity Levels – No Una Corda


• EXs303 – Japanese Upright U Piano - 8 Velocity Levels


• Exs304 – Prepared Piano – 1 to 4 Velocity Levels

Plan Types: 28

(With Factory settings, 64 varieties of EXs6: German D Piano, EXs7: Japanese C Piano, EXs12: SGX-1 Austrian D Piano, EXs17: Berlin D Piano produce no sound. This option must be downloaded. (They will be released at a later time.)Generation Control: Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release, Modeled String Resonance, Una Corda.

[EP-1 Program]

• MDS Electric Piano: Reproduces typical electric pianos: Tine and Reed using technology: Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS), and vintage effects.


• Electric Piano Models: 7 Tine EP I Early, Tine EP I Late, Tine EP II, Tine EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP200, Reed EP200A


• Generation Control: Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width


• Control Panel: Tine Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive) Reed Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)


• Effect Types: 9 - Small Phase, Orange Phase, Black Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage Flanger, Red Comp, VOX Wah

[HD-1 Program]

Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control of oscillator volume, synthesis parameters and effects via Vector Joystick and Tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Structure:

• Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.


• Double mode: allows you to overlap two independent synthesis channels, each with its own: oscillators, filters, EG, LFO, etc.


• Drums: 1 Drum Kit, Double Drums: 2 Drum Kits.


• Oscillators: 8 Velocity Zones per oscillator, with Switching, Crossfades and Layering - each zone can play mono or stereo Multi samples or Wave Sequences


• Filters: Two multi-mode filters per voice: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject), 4 different filter routings: single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode)


• EQ: 3 Bands, with Sweepable Averages


• Driver: Circuits: Non-linear Driver and Low Boost for each voice


• Modulations: 3 Envelope Generators, 2 LFOs per voice, Common LFO, 4 Key Tracking Generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), 2 AMS Mixers


• Functions: Quick Layer/Split


• [EXi Program Common]


• Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control of oscillator volume, synthesis parameters and effects via Vector Joystick and Tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.


• Modulations: Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO, 2 Key Tracking Generators


• EQ: 3 Bands, with Medium Sweepable

[AL-1 Program]

• Oscillators: Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators, OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync


• Audio Input: External audio sources can be processed through: Ring Modulator, Filter, Driver, Amp, and EQ


• Filters: 2 multi-mode filters: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-reject. 4 types of Routings: single, serial, parallel, and 24dB mode), Mode: Multi Filter only Filter-A; a modulatable mix of: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Dry Input, to create a wide variety of unique filters and effects.


• Driver: Circuits: Non-linear Driver and Low Boost for each voice


• Modulations: 5 Envelope Generators, 4 LFOs each voice, 2 AMS Mixers; Step Sequencer For vocals.


• Quick Layer / Split Function

[CX-3 Program]

• Tonewheel Organ Modeling: Phase-synchronous tonewheels, models: clean and vintage, percussion, key click, wheel brake


• EX Mode: 4 additional user-specified drawbars, expanded percussion.


• Internal effects: Rotary Speaker, Vibrato/Chorus, Amp Modeling with Overdrive, 3-Band EQ


• Drawbar Control: From the TouchView Display


• Split: Upper, Lower (Also in EX mode)


• Modulation: 2 Mixers AMS

[STR-1 Program]

• Physically Modeled String: Physical modeling of: damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more. Most string parameters are controllable in real time.


• String Excitation: 3 different excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM. 16 Preset “pluck” types with modulation and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated Low Filter.


• PCM Oscillators: Ultra-Low-Aliasing technology like HD-1; 4 Velocity Zones per oscillator; Any mono Multisamples can be used, including: ROM, EXs, User Sample Bank, or Sampling Mode. Supports Virtual Memory.


• Excitement Filter: Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter, for modeling the string exciter. The filter can be activated/deactivated separately for each excitation source. Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject.


• Audio Input Audio and Feedback: you can pass audio in real time through the string, Feedback also included through the effects. Feedback includes distance and orientation from instrument to amplifier, both adjustable.


• Filters: 2 Multi-mode filters per voice; configurations: Single, Serial, Parallel (with Stereo Split output), and 24dB (4-pole). Modes: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject.


• Multi Filter Mode (Filter A only). A modular mix of: Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Dry Input, to create a wide variety of unique filters and effects.