Korg Kaoss Replay

Korg Kaoss Replay – Portable Dynamic Effects & Sampling Instrument

The Korg Kaoss Replay combines expressive Kaoss-style effects, intuitive sampling, and live performance tools into a compact all-in-one unit. With a vibrant 5-inch OLED touch screen, velocity-sensitive pads, and intuitive DJ-style controls, it’s designed for musicians, performers, and creators who want spontaneous sound manipulation and sampling anywhere.

Key Features

• 16 velocity-sensitive pads with LED accents: 16 pads × 8 banks (128 slots) for one-shots, loops, or full songs per pad
• 5-inch touchscreen with XY Kaoss effects: Choose and morph over 200 Kaoss-style effects using motion or touch-hold gestures and pad motion
• Advanced sampling and looping: Record, resample, trim, reverse, pitch-shift, normalise with up to 30 min of sample and 100 min of live record time
• 100 project memory slots: Store complete projects (pads, hot cues, patterns) on microSD cards up to 32 GB; 8 GB included
• DJ performance controls: Dual group faders, sync/BPM, quantize, tap tempo, hot cues (12 per pad), metronome, A-B mixing, plus USB audio and MIDI interface

Customer Benefits

The Kaoss Replay turns live creation into performance art. Trigger samples, apply expressive effects, and remix on the fly all in one lightweight unit. It’s perfect for DJs, beatmakers, live streamers, and anyone performing or producing on the go.

Quick Specs

• Dimensions: 18.5 × 28.4 × 5.6 cm
• Weight: 2.0 kg (without microSD or adapter)
• Sample capacity: 128 slots (16 pads × 8 banks); up to 100 projects
• Effects: Over 200 Kaoss-style effects including vocal tools (tone, delay, reverb)
• Recording capabilities: Sampling/resampling up to 30 min; live recording up to 100 min
• I/O: Line/Phono IN, MIC IN, AUX IN; LINE OUT, Headphones; USB (audio/MIDI), MIDI In/Out, footswitch input
• Storage: microSD/microSDHC card up to 32 GB (8 GB card included)

What’s in the Box

• Korg Kaoss Replay sampler
• AC adapter and USB cable
• 8 GB microSDHC card (inserted)
• Quick Start Guide and manual

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for live performers, beat creators, DJs, and streamers needing immediate control over samples, effects, and mix transitions. Ideal for studio setups, club performances, or content creation on the fly.

Compatibility

Works standalone or connects via USB audio to DAWs, streams audio live, or acts as a MIDI controller. MIDI and USB in/out allow seamless integration with hardware and software setups.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• All-in-one effects, sampling, and DJ control in a single device
• Expressive touchscreen and Kaoss-style processing
• Robust sampling tools and long live record time
• Portable and versatile with multiple connectivity options

⚠️ Cons:

• Learning curve due to depth of functionality
• Pad layout may feel cramped compared to larger devices

The Korg Kaoss Replay delivers dynamic sampling, expressive effects, and flexible performance tools in a portable, stage-ready form.