Korg KR55 Pro Drum Machine

Experience the same musical support as if a pro drummer were sitting in on your session. It provides a rich variety of input jacks, mixer functionality, effects, and equalizer, as well as a versatile recorder that can record to an SD card. Battery-powered operation allows complete mobility from desktop to street performances, or use in a variety of situations including live events in small spaces.Use the chain function to easily create sophisticated rhythm tracksEach rhythm style includes a wide variety of patterns: two variations in addition to basic, fill-in 1, and fill-in 2. This means that the KR-55 Pro can provide the accompaniment for an entire song. By using the chain function, which lets you put together and memorize a different rhythm style for each measure, you can freely create even complex rhythm tracks. Up to 30 banks of chains can be stored, and each chain can be up to 999 measures long.Versatile recording functionality that supports multi-track recordingIn addition to built-in rhythm styles, the KR-55 Pro is equipped with a versatile recorder function that can record a variety of input sources. You can record your own performances along with the built-in rhythm styles, a favorite song, or karaoke tracks that you created on your DAW. The recorded data can be exported as a WAV file to an SD card, so the KR-55 Pro is all you need to create widely-usable tracks. You can also multitrack-record your guitar and bass to produce more complex tracks. Also provided are editing functions such as undo/redo and punch-in, and you can also place markers at the desired location of the recorded data, and overdub while looping the playback.Player function can play back audio files from an SD cardThe KR-55 Pro is equipped with an audio player function that can play back audio files (wav) from an SD card. You can take advantage of Acoustage and use this unit as a high-quality listening system, or prepare backing tracks for you to play along with. There s also a playlist f

Product Features

• 24 built-in drum/percussion styles that were recorded live using KORGâ€TMs proprietary “Real Groove Technology.”
• Each rhythm style includes a rich variety of patterns: two variations, basic, fill-in 1, fill-in 2, and ending.
• Use the chain function to create a rhythm structure for an entire song, and play it automatically.
• A rich array of input jacks includes one XLR mic input, two guitar/bass inputs, and a stereo AUX input, allowing multi-channel mixing.
• A high-quality reverb effect and equalizer are provided, giving you the freedom to shape your sound.