Korg PS60

New dedicated controls keep all the needs of the performer close at hand. Korg's latest EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) sound technology delivers 440 in-demand sounds.

A refreshing change, the PS60 offers dedicated controls, an ample backlit display, and remarkable ease of use to meet the needs of the on-stage musician. Focused on the elemental sounds that make up the body of great keyboard playing, the PS60 delivers 440 spectacular, spot-on sounds - with room for plenty more! In addition to Korg's EDS-i sound engine (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated), the PS60 provides five insert effects, two master effects, and EQ to bring your sounds to life. Multiple categories allow sounds to be easily split, layered and mixed across the keyboard, creating up to 20 Performance settings.

• Instant access to 6 essential sound categories - Piano, E-Piano, Organ, Strings, Brass, and Synth 
• Split, stack and mix categories to create and save up to 20 "Performances"- on the fly!
• Simple front panel layout uses dedicated controls for sound selection, master effects and more.
• Free editing software allows the PS60 to run as a plug-in with your host DAW (AU, VST or RTAS)
• Light and portable, with a great-feeling, responsive, semi-weighted 61-key Natural Touch keyboard

Keyboard:
61-key natural touch keyboard; 

Velocity sensing

Modes:
Performance, Performance Edit, Program Edit, Global

SOUND ENGINE
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 Preload

User Programs: 512 Programs; 440 Preload

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

Performances:
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

Audition Riff function:
383 audition riffs

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:
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.)

PS60 Options:
XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal

EXP-2 Foot Controller

DS-1H Damper Pedal

PS-1 Pedal Switch

KORG USB-MIDI driver Operating requirements
Windows
Computer:
USB port required (a USB host controller made by Intel is recommended) 

Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / x64 Edition Service Pack 3 or later

Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later(including 64-bit edition) 

Microsoft Windows 7 (including 64-bit edition)

Macintosh
Computer:
USB port required

Operating system:
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later

PS60 Editor and PS60 Plug-In Editor Operating requirements
Windows:
Computer:
A computer that meets the operating requirements of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, and is equipped with a USB port

CPU:
Intel Pentium III / 1 GHz or better, Pentium D or Core

Duo or better is recommended

Memory:
512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) 

Monitor:
1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better

Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Service Pack 3 or later

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later

Windows 7

However, only the standalone version will work on 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2.

Macintosh:
CPU:
Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended

Memory:
512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) 

Monitor:
1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better

An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and has a USB port

Operating system:
Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later

* Formats supported by PS60 Plug-In Editor:
Windows: VST, RTAS
Macintosh: VST, Audio Unit, RTAS

* PS60 Plug-In Editor must also satisfy the operating requirements of the host application. 

Note: It is not possible to start up multiple instances of PS60 Editor or PS60 Plug-In Editor within an operating system. This means that it is not possible to use these editors to edit two or more PS60 units simultaneously. 

*Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.