It grabbed your attention on stage and never let go.A
Keyboardist's performance tool that was both smart and sleek. Music may change
with the times, but style and performance endure. Introducing the re-imagined
KORG RK-100S
A keyboard that sets you free to perform
Appearing in 1984, the RK-100 remote keyboard broke the
chains of keyboardists, setting them free to perform as they liked. With a
stylish body available in four colors, it allowed the keyboard player to
challenge the vocalist or guitarist for the main role on stage.
Now, thirty years later, the RK has been resurrected. Although beautiful curved surfaces have been added, the essence of the original and very popular design is unchanged. What had been a somewhat large and heavy body has been made more compact and lightweight thanks to modern components such as a slim keyboard. While the original required an external sound module, the new RK-100S contains a built-in analog modeling sound generator.
New features and functions include two ribbon controllers, an arpeggiator, and a vocoder, and there are also "favorite" buttons that allow you to register frequently-used sounds for one-touch selection. The RK-100S is your choice for smarter, more active, and more enjoyable performance.
Now, thirty years later, the RK has been resurrected. Although beautiful curved surfaces have been added, the essence of the original and very popular design is unchanged. What had been a somewhat large and heavy body has been made more compact and lightweight thanks to modern components such as a slim keyboard. While the original required an external sound module, the new RK-100S contains a built-in analog modeling sound generator.
New features and functions include two ribbon controllers, an arpeggiator, and a vocoder, and there are also "favorite" buttons that allow you to register frequently-used sounds for one-touch selection. The RK-100S is your choice for smarter, more active, and more enjoyable performance.
Wooden body with a beautifully lustrous finish in your
choice of three colors
The attraction of the RK lies in its beautiful body. The
carefully made wooden body consciously reflects the design of a guitar,
projecting a timeless coolness that creates varying impressions depending on
your angle of view, and featuring a new and elegantly curvaceous design. It's
available in three colors: red (RD), black (BK), and white (WH). Each color is
painted with a gorgeous glossy finish that will draw all eyes on stage.
Features:
- A keyboard that sets you free to perform
- Wooden body with a beautifully lustrous finish in your choice of three colors
- Two hundred analog-modeled programs are built-in
- 37-note slim keyboard that's lightweight and easy to play
- Two ribbon controllers, one short and one running the length of the keybed
- Mic/audio (dual-purpose) input jack, also usable with the vocoder function
- Operates on six AA alkaline batteries
- MIDI output jack lets you perform using an external sound module
- Use the PC editor for detailed sound program editing
Two hundred built-in
programs powered by analog modeling
The RK-100S provides a built-in sound engine that was not
found on the original RK, meaning that you can perform simply by connecting an
audio cable.
Its MMT sound engine provides not only the standard analog synthesizer waveforms such as sawtooth and square, but also additional oscillator algorithms such as formant waveforms, noise, and PCM, which power two hundred programs for a broad range of sounds that will cover any musical genre. These sounds can also be played using the arpeggiator.
Its MMT sound engine provides not only the standard analog synthesizer waveforms such as sawtooth and square, but also additional oscillator algorithms such as formant waveforms, noise, and PCM, which power two hundred programs for a broad range of sounds that will cover any musical genre. These sounds can also be played using the arpeggiator.
37-note slim keyboard that's lightweight and easy to play
The keyboard of the RK-100S uses the 37-note slim keyboard
also featured on the MS-20 mini. This allows the overall unit to be more
compact and lightweight. MS-20 mini-style keys provide the perfect balance
between size and playability.
Two ribbon
controllers, short and long
Since the RK-100S is designed for active playing styles, it
features two ribbon controllers: a short ribbon on the neck that can be
manipulated with the left hand, and a long ribbon located in front of the
keyboard that gives you a wide range of performance possibilities. The long
ribbon controller can be used instead of the keyboard to play a freely
specified range of pitches and scales, and can also be used to control the
pitch or filter in dramatic ways.
Operates on six AA
alkaline batteries
Since the RK-100S will operate on easily obtainable alkaline
AA batteries or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride AA batteries, you can enjoy
performing anywhere simply by plugging in a set of headphones or by connecting
it to your amp with a standard cable. By using an AC adapter, you can play at
home for as long as you like without being concerned with battery life, and use
the PC editor to create your own sounds.
Mic/audio
(dual-purpose) input jack, also usable with the vocoder function
The RK-100S provides a monaural mini-input jack that can
also work with mic input. You can use a headset mic to enjoy vocoder
performance, or connect your audio player and perform along with your favorite
music.
Perform with an
external sound module, and use the PC editor for detailed editing
Since the RK-100S is equipped with a MIDI
output jack, it can be used to control an external sound module. There's also a
USB port for connecting it to your computer, allowing you to control a PC sound
module or use the PC editor to edit detailed MIDI
settings and parameters of the internal sound engine.
*You can change the PC editor’s background color to match your RK’s body color: Red, Black or White.
Specification:
*You can change the PC editor’s background color to match your RK’s body color: Red, Black or White.
Specification:
Color Variations:
Red (RK-100S-RD), White (RK-100S-WH), Black (RK-100S-BK)
Keyboard:
37-keys (Slimkey, velocity sensitive, no after touch)
Sound Generation
System:
MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)
Program
Number of timbres
Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)
Polyphony
Maximum 8 voices (Maximum 4 voices when the vocoder is
selected)
Synth
2 oscillator + noise generator
Oscillator 1
Waveform: SAW, PULSE, TRIANGLE, SINE, FORMANT, NOISE,
PCM/DWGS, AUDIO IN
Modulation: WAVEFORM, CROSS, UNISON, VPM
Modulation: WAVEFORM, CROSS, UNISON, VPM
Modulation: WAVEFORM, CROSS, UNISON, VPM
Oscillator 2
Waveform: SAW, PULSE, TRIANGLE, SINE
Modulation: RING, SYNC, RING+SYNC
Wave shaping
WS type: DRIVE, DECIMATOR, HARDCLIP, OCT SAW, MULTI TRI,
MULTI SIN, SUB OSC SAW, SUB OSC SQU, SUB OSC TRI, SUB OSC SIN, LEVEL BOOST
Multi-mode filters
Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct LPF ~ HPF ~ BPF ~
Thru Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF F
Vocoder
16-band vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each band,
Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function
Effects
Timbre
2-band EQ
Master effects x 2
17 effect algorithm Master effects
Arpeggiator
UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger (6 types), Step
Arpeggiator function
Programs
200 programs
Audio Input/Output
Input
Input jack(Mono dynamic mic, Line input)
Intended for a mono dynamic microphone which doesn’t
require power, this jack can also be used as a line input
Input select switch
MIC1: Mic (Non Powered) [Gain Low]
MIC2: Mic (Non Powered) [Gain High]
LINE: Line Input (mono L-ch input)
MIC1: Mic (Non Powered) [Gain Low]
MIC2: Mic (Non Powered) [Gain High]
LINE: Line Input (mono L-ch input)
Connector type: mono mini jack
Output
Output jack (Headphone, Stereo, Line out)
Maximum output: 25mW + 25mW @ 33 ohms load
Connector type:φ6.3 mm, stereo phone jack
MIDI:
OUT
USB:
Type B
Display:
7-segment LEDs, 3 digits
Power Supply
Six AA battery (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride), or
Optional AC adapter (DC 9 V)
Battery Life
Approx. 8 hours (using alkaline batteries)
Dimensions
(W) x (D) x (H)
830 x 262 x 71 mm/32.68 x 10.32 x 2.80 inches
Weight
3.4 kg/
7.50 lbs. (included batteries)
Accessories
Manual
Strap
Soft Case
AA alkaline Battery x6 (for verifying operation)
Strap
Soft Case
AA alkaline Battery x6 (for verifying operation)
Options
AC adapter
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