I've just returned from the US with a brand new KP3, eager to have a play, I'm trying to find a power supply. Using these forums I found the part and Korg's UK contact number.
Apparently the KA206 is out of stock for 6-10 weeks.
I'm a bit wary of plugging in anything after reading a few of the stories on here.
I think the KOPro uses similar kind of power supply and mine is 9V/1,7A PSU. I would make sure that it's regulated, because I've fried my micro-br once by using a wrong psu which was supposed to be 9 volts, but probably is a lot more unloaded.
Disclaimer though, I don't own the KP3, but I would think that the psu in the KOPro is similar.
The rating that you need should be written on the back of the unit. and also on the adaptor that came with it. It will be a US adaptor but the output voltage will be the same as a UK one.
I'm not saying to use the US one, but the output information on it will tell you what you need. And it should also say the input requirements that match on the KP3 itself by the power connector or sometimes on some equipment it is elsewhere, e.g. on the bottom.
As long as you match the voltage requirements of the unit, and have the same or higher amp rating, it will work.
Make sure you get the polarity right too (centre positive, centre negative - it is normally expressed by a little diagram), normally this will be switchable or by putting the end on the other way on a generic adaptor.
and as bluemind says, make sure you get a regulated one. unregulated power supplies are terrible for blowing your gear up.
For example:
I find that my mini-KP says 4.5v, centre positive. So I find a UK adaptor that outputs 4.5V regulated, and put the connector on in the centre positive position. Simples!
Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro
As X-Trade said, as long as it's the same or higher (safer to have it a little higher), the amp rating doesn't matter. Yes, the device will draw whatever it requires and the amp rating on the psu is the maximum amount of current it can supply.
I suggest choosing wisely and not buying anything with radically higher amps, that's kind of pointless since you are not using the extra power and they are more expensive. Just make sure it clears the requirements (again as X-Trade pointed out) and that it's regulated.
Edit. Regulated means that the psu outputs the rated voltage to any load. Non-regulated supplies can give out radically higher voltages that what it says on the label and gives out the rated voltage once the connected device draws appropriate current.
Someone wiser has to answer about the regulation on switched mode supplies, I don't know for sure. I think wikipedia states that they are regulated, but don't take my word for it.
Technically if you find one at the same amp rating as the KP3 then it doesn't need to be regulated because it will be drawing the expected amperage.
On a regulated supply it should be the same or higher - and naturally its easier usually to find a generic supply with a higher rating than it is to find one that has specifically the right amp rating.
I've never looked into the difference until but a switching powersupply is an alternative method of achieving voltage regulation, so that should mean that it will work as a regulated power supply.
Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro
My KP3 power supply is DC 12V 700mA centre positive, I've found this one at Maplin that is voltage selectable, 1200mA and regulated, so I guess my hunt is over.
I am a UK Kaoss Pad 3 owner and have had the same trouble in locating a suitable PSU. I would like to know if after all that trouble you went through finding an adapter how did it work out? Could I do the same?
Please reply I wanna use my KP3
@nachojammers, did you find that Maplin power supply worked for you?
I seem to remember thinking that the power wasn't the problem I had with finding a new supply - it was finding the adapter that fit that I struggled with.
