Korg Triton Extreme Review
By Dan: Learn About Us on with Comments 4
The Korg Triton Extreme 88 keyboard is packed with sampling and composing functions, and is definitely not for those looking for a simple piano substitute. It has five times as much 48kHz ROM as the classic Korg Triton, which allows the inclusion of 1334 preset programs.
The Triton Extreme features a huge number of sample voices including the popular Trance Attack, Orchestral Collection, Dance Extreme and Studio Essentials. The 16-bit sampler uses the exclusive Korg Open Sampling System and features In Track Sampling which enables you to sample audio directly into the sequencer as it is playing.
A full 120 notes of polyphony ensure that you will not have notes dropping out, even in the densest of musical passages, and with 200 songs, and 200,000 notes to choose from, this workstation is a composer’s dream come true. The Realtime Pattern / Play Recording (RPPR) function has also proved a popular feature. Retailing at around $2300, you may be tempted to check out the versions of the Triton Extreme with 76 or 61 keys.
These cost $1900 and $1600 respectively and come with synth action keyboards, variable velocity and aftertouch response. However, the 88 key Korg Triton Extreme is well worth the extra investment due to the inclusion of the Real Weighted Hammer Action II keyboard, exclusive to Korg keyboards, which gives it the feel of an acoustic piano. There have been a couple of issues reported with this workstation in piano keyboard reviews.
The main one is that the onboard RAM only allows around two minutes of mono sampling and even less stereo sampling. The RAM can be expanded to 96 MB but this is still inadequate for the ambitious type of composition that this workstation has been designed for. Another reported glitch is slight hiccups when switching between programs and combinations, particularly when using IFX and MFX, although the reviewer reported that these are inaudible over the rest of the parts you will be playing.
This Korg Triton keyboard definitely a workstation for those seeking a wide range of sampling and recording functions to create complex compositions. The cool blue exterior of the workstation looks fantastic in any performance venue or studio, and the 88 key weighted action keyboard is well worth the extra investment.
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Hi,
I travel quite a bit and want a very basic keyboard (3 or 4 octaves) that is easy to carry. I have a laptop(pc) so I can use one that interfaces with the computer. I would like to have full size keys but need no frills. I am still very much in the learning stage. I recently bought a Yamaha 76 key, but it’s still too bulky to haul in an out of airports.
Thanks
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July 15th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Hi Jeff,
A no frills keyboard with midi and full size 88 keys and that is lightweight is the Casio PX120. See who else is providing feedback on this keyboard at Amazon
Dan
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Hi Dan,
I’m looking for a Korg keyboard. I play in a Tejano band and need one with a GOOD accordian sound. I have a Roland now but it’s on it’s last leg.
Would you recommend a good keyboard with a transpose key and not too heavy. I don’t need a full size. Maybe 4 or 6 octaves.
Thank you, Sherry
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would you please tell me what year did Korg Triton Extreme 88 keys come out?
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