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Korg Pa5X tutorial: How to use KAOS arpeggiator and style transformation

In this video we are going to look in to the KAOS Effect processor, the KAOS interface will be explained, we will see how the transformation effects should be used and we are going to see how the arpeggiator works. Also there are some playing tips to get the most out of the arpeggiator.

And of course we will hear a lot of real-time examples of the KAOS in action in a style.

topics:
00:00 short DEMO of the arpeggiator function
00:27 intro (os1.3 and KAOS)
01:06 KAOS explanation
03:45 how to setup your keyboard sets
05:37 KAOS examples with a style
13:11 Tips arpeggiator playing techniques
15:24 outro

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You keep delivering Qui.

Another great Tutorial.

Many thanks.

Thank you Qui, look forward to checking it out. Have never understood what Kaos does did on prior keyboard, so good to know how it is actually used.

Much appreciated.

I never knew about KAOSS until I saw your video. I previously owned a PA900 and it never had that feature. I have not got a chance to upgrade my gear, due to travelling. Will do it this weekend and check out the features of the new OS. Thanks once again for all your informative and helpful videos.

HI Qui,
A a Forum Member who will be 70 next year, I have watched your video about Kaoss and it appears to be predominately an EDM module. Your original demo reminds me of the 'Big Brother' Theme tune. Compare below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWCXbJoCZ-o

Can it be adapted for use in other types of music, Funk, Latin, pop, ballad, Country, etc or is it pretty much a one trick pony ?
Chris

Hi Qui ,

I see you playing with the KAOSS without your finger on the screen .
When I take off my finger the KAOSS does nothing .

Is this something with the Freeze function ?
When I touch the Freezefunction nothing happens .

What am I doing wrong ?

I have the PA5X Musikant .

Wibo43

Wibo43 wrote:Hi Qui ,

I see you playing with the KAOSS without your finger on the screen .
When I take off my finger the KAOSS does nothing .

Is this something with the Freeze function ?
When I touch the Freezefunction nothing happens .

What am I doing wrong ?

I have the PA5X Musikant .

Wibo43

Indeed, I use the freeze function, it works as follows:
- touch the screen
- press the shift button
- hold the shift button and release your finger from the screen
- now the parameter is frozen and if you want to unfreeze it, just touch the screen again

chelsea4023 wrote: Can it be adapted for use in other types of music, Funk, Latin, pop, ballad, Country, etc or is it pretty much a one trick pony ?

the arpeggiator and repeater effects aren't really used in Non-EDM styles. But you can use the density transformation effects on any style, these are really convenient to make your styles less or more busy.

Just experiment with them, it's fun to use them

Thanks Qui, if there’s any other tips you can think of that helps us “oldies”get use out of this function for non edm type music, be greatly appreciated.
That’s why I’d never explored this function.

QuiRobinez wrote:

chelsea4023 wrote: Can it be adapted for use in other types of music, Funk, Latin, pop, ballad, Country, etc or is it pretty much a one trick pony ?

the arpeggiator and repeater effects aren't really used in Non-EDM styles. But you can use the density transformation effects on any style, these are really convenient to make your styles less or more busy.

Just experiment with them, it's fun to use them

Thank you, Qui. This video is just what we need to get a good idea of how it works, which I could never visualize.

Can anything be saved or is it all temporary?

Hi Qui ,

Thanks for your answer and being so helpfull .

I tried to do what you explained and yes it works !

Wibo43

QuiRobinez wrote:

chelsea4023 wrote: Can it be adapted for use in other types of music, Funk, Latin, pop, ballad, Country, etc or is it pretty much a one trick pony ?

the arpeggiator and repeater effects aren't really used in Non-EDM styles. But you can use the density transformation effects on any style, these are really convenient to make your styles less or more busy.

Just experiment with them, it's fun to use them

I tried the KAOSS functionality and it is amazing. The density function is quiet useful, to be able to mute or bring back in the accompaniments. Is it possible to create our very own KAOSS presets either from scratch or by tweaking existing presets OR are we limited to only the factory provided ones.

JagiChan wrote: I tried the KAOSS functionality and it is amazing. The density function is quiet useful, to be able to mute or bring back in the accompaniments. Is it possible to create our very own KAOSS presets either from scratch or by tweaking existing presets OR are we limited to only the factory provided ones.

You can't add your own presets to them, just use the factory ones they have included. You will notice that you will stick till around 8 effects that you will use a lot, just add those to the quick selection, so you have them available in every song or style.

QuiRobinez wrote:

JagiChan wrote: I tried the KAOSS functionality and it is amazing. The density function is quiet useful, to be able to mute or bring back in the accompaniments. Is it possible to create our very own KAOSS presets either from scratch or by tweaking existing presets OR are we limited to only the factory provided ones.

You can't add your own presets to them, just use the factory ones they have included. You will notice that you will stick till around 8 effects that you will use a lot, just add those to the quick selection, so you have them available in every song or style.

Thanks for the info and the tip.

My first experience with the Kaoss feature in a song can be found at the end of this performance:
https://youtu.be/UgJF1Zh3QFQ?si=b83Jpce77SfH67wc

Kaoss needs some investigation and (a lot of) practice, but it’s very cool!
Thanks again Qui for the superb tutorial!