Korg N364/264 Explained

Synth Name:Korg
Synth Manufacturer:Korg
Synthesis Type:PCM rompler
Polyphony:64 voices
Timbrality:16 parts
Filter:Lowpass
Lfo:3 modulators
Keyboard:76 keys (N264), 61 keys (N364)
Velocity:Yes
Aftertouch:Yes
Memory:200 ROM patches + 136 ROM GS/GM patches, 4 ROM 4 drum kits + 8 ROM GM drum kits,
Connectors:main signal out, 2 assignable outputs, headphones, MIDI In, Out, Thru, sustain pedal input, assignable pedal input (program change, start/stop, bypass and filter cutoff).
Fx:2 DSP generators, 12 algorithms (reverb, chorus, flanger, distortion, EQ, autopan and aural exciter).
Dimensions:N264 129 x 338 x 106 cm, N364 1076 (W) x 338 (h) x 106 (d) mm
Mass:N264 12,7 Kg, N364 11 Kg
Dates:1996[1]

Overview

The Korg N264 and N364 keyboards were 76- and 61-key (respectively) music workstation synthesizers based on the AI2 (Advanced Integrated System)[2] synthesis engine, with eight megabytes of sample rom first released in 1996. They have 936 programs and combinations, featuring 430 Multisounds and 215 Drum sounds. They have 64-note polyphony. They were the first Korg keyboards to include the Real-time Pattern Play and Record (RPPR) function, which makes it possible to record and save musical phrases as patterns that can then be played back by simply pressing the assigned key. Without sampling features, these keyboards are dated today, though their sequencing function is still useful. Today, the various keyboards in Korg's Triton line are used for similar purposes.

Models

The Korg NS5R half-rack module released in 1997 has a similar specification, but lacks the RPPR function.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N364. www.synthmania.com. 2018-06-11.
  2. Web site: Korg N364. www.polynominal.com. 2018-06-11.