NAUTILUS AT 88-Key Digital Performance Workstation with Aftertouch - Limited Edition Gray

<p>NAUTILUS is Korg’s flagship workstation. The successor to the wildly popular Kronos, the range now includes two AT models. The <strong>Korg NAUTILUS AT 88-Key</strong> adds aftertouch, putting new heights of musical expression at your fingertips. The 88-key model features a premium weighted RH3 keyboard for an incredible piano feel.</p> <p>NAUTILUS AT features an expertly-tuned sound library that brings exciting aftertouch-controlled effects to the existing programs, meaning you can fully embrace the expressive capabilities of Aftertouch right out of the box.</p> <p>Aftertouch, in combination with initial touch and the DYNAMICS knob (giving instant control over the changes in sound) opens a wide range of musical expression in just one instrument. Combined, these features truly unlock the full potential of nine powerful sound engines, and a vast array of other features on NAUTILUS.</p> <p>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. The result is the incredibly powerful, one-of-a-kind NAUTILUS.</p> <h3 id="toc_0">FLAGSHIP MODEL, PREMIUM QUALITY</h3> <p>NAUTILUS is manufactured in Japan to the highest levels of quality. The 88-key model uses the critically acclaimed RH-3 piano keyboard, a four-stage weighted hammer action keybed that provides an extremely realistic piano feel for even the most discerning of players. RH-3 keyboards are gradually weighted, meaning that the lower notes are heavier, and the higher notes lighter for superb playability.</p> <p>As part of the wider NAUTILUS range, it’s easy to identify aftertouch-equipped models thanks to the AT mark above the NAUTILUS logo on the front panel.</p> <h3 id="toc_1">THE DYNAMICS KNOB MAKES DELICATE EXPRESSION POSSIBLE</h3> <p>With the DYNAMICS knob, you can instantly control the changes in volume and tone in response to how hard you play the keyboard (velocity); and you can customize this knob in real time to match the keyboard playing feel required for each style and song. Even when playing the same sound, you can turn this knob to get the feeling of playing a completely different sound. By finding just the right setting for your playing style, you'll uncover even more of the possibilities that the NAUTILUS offers.</p> <p>When you activate the DYNAMICS knob and turn it to the left, the keyboard responds more softly to your playing, giving you a wide range of dynamics. This allows for delicate, expressive playing when accompanying a piano solo or vocals, which directly reflects the dynamics of your performance. On the other hand, turning the knob to the right gives a stronger, more flat dynamic response. This brings out the sound when you’re playing in a band or ensemble, which works best when performing with a more even feel.</p> <h3 id="toc_2">MAKE INTUITIVE CHANGES TO SOUNDS WITH THE REALTIME KNOBS</h3> <p>The six RT (real-time) knobs at the top left of the panel give you direct control over changes to the PROG and COMBI sounds. A variety of functions are assigned to each knob that lets you enjoy making changes to sounds, such as the filter cutoff and effect depth, the gate time, tempo and swing of the arpeggiator or drum track, the type of snare drum and more. In COMBI mode, you can group timbres and control their levels with the knobs. Further, you can press these knobs into the panel to lock them in place, preventing them from being accidentally changed while you’re playing. For instance, you could use this to enable only the knobs you often use onstage and push the ones in that you do not need.</p> <h3 id="toc_3">A USER INTERFACE DESIGNED FOR EASY OPERATION</h3> <p>For the NAUTILUS, Korg have completely rethought the user interface, considering that panel controls tend to become denser as more functions are added. The interface of the NAUTILUS lets users find just the things they’re looking for once they understand the principles.</p> <p>The MODE button lets you see what you’ve selected in each mode on a single screen, from PROG and COMBI to the set list, sampling, sequence and global modes. Each mode has tabs for each function, and the PAGE buttons offer more detailed editing with consistent operations. With the user-friendly navigation of the NAUTILUS, you can press the MODE button at any time to return to the start if you get lost. A dark mode is available for the display, using black as the primary color to reduce eye fatigue.</p> <p>Six quick access buttons are also available as shortcut buttons. The NAUTILUS further offers four templates as a continua ...