Korg PS60 Synthesizer
Stock code: 87345
Features
- 6 sound categories
- 440 sounds
- Korg's latest EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – integrated) sound technology
- Save 20 split and layered "Performances"
- Nine dedicated knobs for master modulation, reverb/delay, and EQ effects
- Semi-weighted 61-key Natural Touch keyboard
- Free editing software
Giving you everything you need for a fluid performance, straight to hand, the Korg PS60 Synthesiser has been built with the gigging musician in mind. Easy to use, with dedicated, real time controls the Synth is lightweight and stylish: perfect for travelling with.
Sounds
The Korg PS 60 Synthesiser is packed with 440 sounds, handily organised into six categories, each with their own set of dedicated controls: piano, electric piano, organ, strings, brass and synth. Up to six sounds can be layered and making splits is just a button touch away.
Synth Power
The Korg PS60 Synthesiser utilises 49MB of high quality samples, and is capable of using up to eight stereo multisamples per voice. Alongside this the synth uses the Enhanced Definition Synthesis – integrated engine to offer four filters, two amps, five LFOs, and five EGs.
The synth also has an arsenal of 63 effects (both dynamics-types and amp models), which can be used on one of the five insert effects. You also have two master effects consisting of a reverb/delay effect and modulation effect, both with four effect types.
Control
Along with its 61 semi-weighted, natural-touch keys the Korg PS60 Synthesiser has the capability to be truly expressive with its array of controllers. A joystick is in place to alter timbral, while octave and transpose buttons control pitch. Furthermore you can hook up a damper pedal, foot pedal or footswitch via the Korg PS60’s two jacks, for hands-free control.
Sound Editing Software
Giving you more in-depth editing of your sounds is the PS60 Editor, which comes supplied with the synth. Multiple parameters and graphical cues can be viewed on your computer to create sounds in any category. The PS60 Plug-In Editor, which also comes supplied with the Korg PS60 Synthesiser, offers the same feature set as the standalone version but capable of being used within any VST, Audio Units, or RTAS format DAW software, as a plug-in synth. The programmes also offer a library feature to store the sounds you create on your computer.
| Speaker Output | No |
|---|---|
| Product Range | No |
| Colour | No |
| Keys | 61 keys |
| Free Accessories | AC Adapter | Easy Start Guide | Accessory Disc | Korg USB-MIDI driver | PS60 Editor/Plug-In Editor |
| Synthesizer Type | Performance |
| Connectivity Details | 3.5mm Jack Output, Headphone, MIDI, Pedal Controller, USB |
| Key Stage | Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 |
| Manufacturers Link | Korg PS60 Synthesizer |
| Model | Korg PS60 |
| Keyboard | 61-key natural touch keyboard |
| Velocity sensing | |
| Modes | Performance, Performance Edit, Program Edit, Global |
| Synthesis | EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) |
| Polyphony | 120 voices (120 oscillators) max, single mode |
| 60 voices (60 oscillators) max, double mode | |
| * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading. | |
| PCM | 49 MB (when calculated as 16-bit linear data) |
| 136 multisamples (including 7 stereo) | |
| Programs | User Performances: 20 performances; 15 Preset |
| User Programs: 512 Programs; 440 Preset | |
| Structure | OSC = OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported; 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades, and layers. |
| Filters = Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject | |
| Modulation = For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp); Two LFOs, two key, tracking generators (Filter & Amp); Two AMS mixers, In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators | |
| Performance | 6 main timbres, 6 sub timbres; layer, split, and modifications to the program settings via the Tone parameters |
| Master Keyboard functionality | Allows control of external MIDI devices |
| Effects | Insert Effects: Five processors, stereo input/output, 63 effect types |
| Master Effects: Two processors, stereo input/output, 4 effect types per processor Effects types | |
| EQ: One processor, stereo input/output (3 bands) | |
| Effects types: Total of 71 types (select from 63 types for insert effects, 4 types for master effect 1, and four types for master effect 2) | |
| Modulation: Dynamic modulation, tempo sync delay, LFO | |
| Controllers | Joystick: Joystick, LOCK button (Joystick lock function) |
| Rotary speaker simulator: ORGAN SLOW/FAST button | |
| Performances: BANK, 1–5, STORE buttons | |
| Performance controls: Timbre selector (Timber ON button x 6, variation buttons x 12), EASY SETUP (6 knobs, EASY SETUP buttons (Volume, Pan, MOD send, REV/DLY send), SPLIT SETTING (SUB OFF/RECALL, LOWER, UPPER buttons), MODULATION (MODULATION button, RATE, DEPTH, FEEDBACK knobs), REVERB/DELAY (REVERB/DELAY button, RATE, DEPTH, FEEDBACK knobs), EQ (BASS, MID, TREBLE knobs) | |
| User Interface | Display: 16 character x 2 line LCD (with backlight) |
| Mode: PERFORMANCE EDIT, PROGRAM EDIT, GLOBAL buttons | |
| Value Controllers: Value knob, cursor/value UP/DOWN buttons, EXIT button | |
| Other: OCTAVE DOWN, UP buttons, TRANSPOSE -, + buttons, VOLUME knob, display contrast | |
| Audio Outputs | OUTPUT, L/MONO, R: 6.3 mm monaural phone jack (unbalanced), Output impedance= 1.1kOhm stereo; 550Ohm mono (L/Mono only), Maximum level= +10.0 dBu (Standard), Load impedance 10kOhm or greater |
| Headphones: 3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack, Output impedance= 33Ohm, Maximum level= 35 + 35 mW @33Ohm load | |
| Control Inputs | DAMPER/PEDAL/SW jack x 1(half-damper supported); PEDAL/SW jack x 1 |
| MIDI | IN, OUT |
| USB | 1 USB (TYPE B), USB-MIDI interface |
| Power | AC adapter power supply connector (DC 9V 1700mA), POWER switch |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 36.41" x 11.45" x 3.54" |
| Weight | 10.14 lbs |
| Power Consumption | 6W |
| Accessories (Included) | AC adapter, Easy start guide, Accessory disc (PS60 Parameter Guide (PDF), Owner’s Manual (PDF), PS60 USB-MIDI Setup Guide (PDF), KORG USB-MIDI driver, PS60 Editor/Plug-In Editor etc.) |