Korg KR-55 Pro Rhythm drum machine

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Korg KR-55 Pro Rhythm drum machine
Product no: 9000-0042-0634 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If you want rhythmic accompaniment but don't have the time to learn how to program drum beats, then the Korg KR-55 Pro is an ideal solution. Korg are known for their user-friendly products, and this intuitive drum machine is no exception.

Korg KR-55 Pro Rhythm drum machine

Each and every button on the KR-55 Pro has a clear function, which provides a very clear overview. You can choose between 24 rhythm styles, consisting of multiple patterns (basic, fill-in 1, fill-in 2, ending) so you can make a complete song in any style. You can set the song framework with the chain function and each bank has space for 999 measures. The KR-55 is powered via the included adapter , or by means of six separately-available AA batteries. The KR-55 even offers the option for a separate foot switch so you can toggle between rhythm patterns in real time and add fills too, which is ideal for live performances!

Multi-tracking with the Korg KR-55

As well as rhythmic accompaniment, you can also use the KR-55 Pro for multi-tracking. That will require different connections such as a line-in for your bass or guitar and an XLR input for a vocal microphone. Everything you create can be saved as a WAV file on an SD card, which you can then use to play other files. Basically, if you want to make great tracks, then the KR-55 Pro is al you need!

Specifications

Product features

Connector for external foot pedal yes
Number of analogue input channels 3
Number of analogue output channels 2
Sustainable product not specified
Headphone output yes
Sound source sample player
Built-in speaker no
MIDI & other none
MIDI controller no
Standalone yes
Style modern

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 2,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 34,0 x 24,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

  • drum machine
  • 24x rhythm styles
  • 2x variations per style
  • each variation has 3 patterns (basic, fill-in 1, fill-in 2, ending)
  • tempo: 48 - 240 BPM
  • rhythm chain function: 30 banks (up to 999 measures in each bank)
  • recording format: PCM audio WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit
  • recording time: depending on SD card, appox. 100 min. per GB
  • max. recording time: 3 h
  • number of songs: 50
  • number of multitrack recordings: depending on space on SD card
  • undo / redo: 1x
  • effects: reverb, acoustage (wide stereo-effect)
  • EQ: bass, treble
  • tuner function
  • display: LED
  • SD card type: SDHC 4 GB - 32 GB
  • Mic in: XLR-3-32 type (balanced), input impedance 4.7k ohms, nominal level -43 dBV
  • input 1 and 2: mono jack (unbalanced), input impedance 1M ohm, nominal level -26 dBV
  • AUX in: stereo jack (unbalanced) impedantce 10k ohms, nominal level -17 dBV
  • foot switch: stereo jack (suitable for VOX VFS5 foot switch)
  • line out L/mono, R: jack
  • headphone output: stereo jack
  • power supply: DC 9V adapter (included), or 6x AA batteries (sold separately)
  • battery lifespan: approx. 7 h
  • power consumption: 330 mA
  • dimensions: 347 x 223 x 68 mm
  • weight: 1.4 kg
  • power adapter included

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Korg KR-55 Pro Rhythm drum machine
Wrote the following about Korg KR-55 Pro Rhythm drum machine
Even snel iets proberen met begeleiding van een ‘echte drummer’?
Deze Korg KR-55 Pro is dè perfecte partner.
Gewoon goed bruikbare ritmes welke zich ook nog eens automatisch aanpassen aan het gekozen tempo.

Eenvoudig in gebruik,
Leuke retro uitstraling,
Maar bovenal: goed!

Geen zin/tijd om eerst een ritme te moeten programmeren?
Ga voor de Korg KR-55 Pro en je heb altijd een live drummer naast je.
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