Korg triton 61 keys keyboard workstation

Description

The Korg Triton is a highly influential digital music workstation synthesizer that was first released in 1999, succeeding Korg's popular Trinity series. It quickly became a staple in music production, particularly in hip-hop, R&B, and pop music, due to its versatile sound engine and comprehensive features.
Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:
Sound Engine and Synthesis:
* HI (Hyper Integrated) Synthesis System: This is the core of the Triton's sound. It uses a 48 kHz sampling frequency and features a large PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) ROM with 32 MB of waveform data, including 425 multi-samples and 413 drum samples. This provided a wide array of realistic and expressive sounds, from pianos and strings to guitars, brass, and synthesizers.
* Polyphony: The original Triton offered 62-note polyphony (expandable to 68 with the optional MOSS board), allowing for complex arrangements and layered sounds. Later models like the Triton Studio and Extreme further increased polyphony to 120 voices.
* Filters: It includes dual digital multi-mode filters per oscillator, configurable as a 24dB/octave resonant low-pass filter or a parallel combination of 12dB/octave high-pass and 12dB/octave low-pass filters.
* Sampling: A significant feature was its onboard sampler. The Triton came with 16 MB of sample memory, expandable up to 64 MB (or 96 MB on some models). It could handle up to 1,000 multi-samples and 4,000 individual samples, supporting AIFF, WAVE, and AKAI (S1000/S3000) sample data. This allowed users to incorporate their own audio into their productions.
Workstation Features:
* Sequencer: The Triton boasts a powerful 16-track sequencer with a resolution of 1/192, a capacity of 200,000 notes, and the ability to store 200 songs. It could also read and write Standard MIDI Files (Format 0 and 1).
* Arpeggiators: It features dual polyphonic arpeggiators, offering both preset and user-programmable patterns. This was a significant step up from traditional arpeggiators, allowing for more complex and varied musical phrases.
* RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording): This feature enabled users to trigger and record musical phrases in real-time, further enhancing its live performance and composition capabilities.
* Effects: The Triton offered a comprehensive effects section, including two master effects (mono in, stereo out), five insert effects (stereo in/out), and a master EQ, all usable simultaneously. It had a total of 102 insert effects and 89 master effects to choose from.
* Combinations and Programs: It could store a large number of sound programs (640 preset, 512 user) and combinations (multi-timbral setups, 512 user), along with drum programs.
User Interface and Control:
* Touch-screen Display: A defining characteristic of the original Triton (and carried over from the Trinity) was its large, intuitive touch-screen display, which made navigation and parameter editing much more direct. Later models like the Triton LE adopted a smaller, more conventional LCD with soft-keys.
* Controllers: It included a joystick, four assignable potentiometers, and various buttons and a data wheel for hands-on control.
* Keyboard: Available in 61, 76, and 88-key versions, all with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, catering to different playing styles and preferences. The 88-key models typically featured weighted keys.
Expansion and Connectivity:
* Expansion Boards: The Triton was highly expandable. Users could add PCM expansion boards for additional sampled waveforms and the EXB-MOSS DSP Synthesizer board, which provided physical modeling synthesis derived from Korg's Z1 synthesizer, adding more diverse sound possibilities. An EXB-SCSI board was also available for enhanced data transfer.
* MIDI: Full MIDI implementation (In, Out, Thru) allowed for seamless integration with other MIDI devices and computer setups.
Models and Evolution:
Over its production run, Korg released several iterations of the Triton, each with enhancements:
* Triton Classic (1999): The original model.
* Triton Rack (2000): A rackmount module version.
* Triton LE (2000): A more affordable, streamlined version with a smaller LCD.
* Triton Studio (2002): Included double polyphony, S/PDIF input, and a built-in hard disk for audio recording.
* Triton Extreme (2005): Featured Korg's "Valve Force" circuitry (a vacuum tube for analog warmth and distortion), greatly expanded PCM ROM, and often a brighter, more vibrant color scheme.
The Korg Triton remains a beloved and iconic synthesizer, appreciated for its rich sound, powerful workstation capabilities, and user-friendly design, which made it a workhorse for many musicians and producers throughout the 2000s and beyond. Its legacy continues with software emulations available today.

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