The most dazzling and expansive collection of sounds ever put into a Korg synthesizer
NAUTILUS pushes the boundaries of what a performance synth and workstation is capable of. With the power of nine engines to drive a new approach to sounds, plentiful sampling, audio recording, effects, and processing power, there is simply no other synth that delivers more to explore sonically, with the workflow to get you there faster than ever. Korg spent years refining all our digital, analog, processing, and hardware technologies and delivering them in a way that helps the musician connect with their instrument.
Introduction to NAUTILUS
Key Features
Nine Sound Engines
Massive expressive power with dedicated engines for pianos, EPs, organs, analog modeling, FM synthesis, and physical modeling
DYNAMICS Knob
Instantly control velocity response in real-time, from soft and expressive to strong and even
8" TouchView Display
Color touchscreen with enhanced Touch-Drag control and interactive instrument graphics
Set List Mode
16 color-coded touch buttons for instant sound recall during live performance
Recording Power
16-track MIDI sequencer plus 16-track audio recorder with 48kHz/24-bit quality
Smooth Transitions
Seamless sound changes with no dropouts when switching programs or modes
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Nine Different Sound Engines Offer Massive Expressive Power
The NAUTILUS features nine dedicated sound engines to realistically reproduce sounds such as pianos, electric pianos, organs and more. The enhanced SGX-2 piano sound generator offers delicate expressiveness to capture all the nuances of the acoustic piano, with 12-step velocity-switched sound, string resonance and more. The EP-1 electric piano sound generator realistically reproduces seven different famous electric piano sounds.
The CX-3 engine – the heart of our sought-after CX-3 reissue – covers the distinct sound of classic tonewheel organs. Add to that MOD-7 VPM/FM synthesis, the PolysixEX and MS-20EX for analog modeling, and the STR-1 for physical modeling, and you have essentially an engine for any type of sound you're looking to get.
✓SGX-2 Piano: Enhanced acoustic piano with 12-step velocity layers and string resonance
✓EP-1: Seven classic electric piano models with authentic character
✓CX-3: Tonewheel organ engine from the acclaimed CX-3 reissue
✓MOD-7: VPM/FM synthesis for complex digital sounds
✓PolysixEX & MS-20EX: Analog modeling from classic Korg synths
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New Sounds Offered Over Three Broad Categories
Korg set aside preconceptions of what sound should be like on a conventional music workstation, and instead focused on pushing the boundaries of sampling and programming to create brand-new classifications of programs divided into three groups:
Unique Sounds
Distinctive sounds including phrase loops, prepared pianos, found percussion and regional instruments. Features sounds sampled for the first time just for NAUTILUS, including prepared piano sounds created by placing objects between piano strings, and "found percussion" sounds made from ordinary items.
Current Sounds
Fresh sounds that blend perfectly with today's music scene, including EDM synths, electro, chiptune sounds, and more than 50 kinds of drum kits. Special effect sounds offer useful material for dance music production.
Standard Sounds
All the essential workstation sounds including piano, electric piano, guitar, bass and more, covering all genres. Features newly sampled pianos with mixable studio ambience, and a new thick electric piano model perfect for funky playing styles.
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Advanced Performance Controls
The DYNAMICS Knob Makes Delicate Expression Possible
With the DYNAMICS knob, you can instantly control the changes in volume and tone in response to how hard you play the keyboard. Turn it to the left for a softer, wider dynamic range ideal for solo or vocal accompaniment. Turn it right for a stronger, flatter response perfect for band or ensemble playing.
Six Realtime Knobs for Intuitive Sound Shaping
The six RT (real-time) knobs give you direct control over PROG and COMBI sounds. Control filter cutoff, effect depth, arpeggiator tempo and swing, drum sounds, and more. You can even press these knobs into the panel to lock them in place, preventing accidental changes during performance.
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Color TouchView Display & User Interface
The nerve center of the NAUTILUS is KORG's enormous eight-inch (800 x 480 pixel) WVGA color TouchView display. In addition to simply selecting sounds with the touch of a finger, the enhanced Touch-Drag ability allows more detailed control of parameter values. Interactive instruments and panel graphics provide the ability to do everything from adjusting the lid of a grand piano to connecting patch cables on a semi-modular synthesizer model.
The interface has been completely rethought for easy operation. The MODE button lets you see what you've selected in each mode on a single screen. Each mode has tabs for each function, and the PAGE buttons offer more detailed editing with consistent operations. A dark mode is available for the display to reduce eye fatigue.
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8-inch WVGA color touchscreen with Touch-Drag control
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Interactive instrument graphics for intuitive editing
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Convenient search function for finding sounds by title
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Set List mode with 16 color-coded touch buttons for live performance
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Six quick access buttons with customizable templates
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Recording & Production Capabilities
16-Track MIDI Sequencer / 16-Track Audio Recorder
NAUTILUS features a sequencer/recording section that offers both 16 MIDI tracks plus 16 audio tracks. The 16-track audio recorder simultaneously captures up to four tracks of 16-bit/24-bit uncompressed data at a sampling rate of 48 kHz. Use mixer automation and editing functions such as copy, paste, and normalize to polish your tracks.
Open Sampling System
Using KORG's Open Sampling System, NAUTILUS can quickly sample external audio sources, regardless of mode. Load AIFF, WAV, SoundFont 2.0, and AKAI S1000/3000 format samples via USB. Exchange large amounts of sample data with your computer at high speed using a USB Ethernet adapter.
16 Onboard Effect Processors
NAUTILUS provides 16 internal effects to add impact to your sonic creations. Each of the 12 Insert effects can be applied to individual or multiple timbres, while two Master effects handle sends 1/2, and two Total effects process the final output. A separate three-band EQ is provided for every timbre and track.
NAUTILUS Editor and Plug-In Editor for computer-based editing
Free software bundle including Ozone Elements, Skoove, and KORG synths
NAUTILUS/KRONOS Sound Libraries available from KORG Shop
Compatible with class-compliant USB-MIDI controllers
The KORG NAUTILUS 61 delivers the power of nine sound engines, an intuitive TouchView interface, and comprehensive recording capabilities in a streamlined 61-key workstation. With smooth sound transitions, extensive real-time control, and the included software bundle, NAUTILUS is the complete solution for live performance and studio production.
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