Triton Extreme provides real tube processing

At summer NAMM show 2004 Korg took its Triton line to new heights with the Triton Extreme music workstation/sampler, providing all the features that have made the Triton popular, plus many new sounds and enhancements. Triton Extreme has a generous 160 MB of wave ROM, sampled at 48 kHz. It features a broad selection of samples, including acoustic and electric guitars, woodwind and brass instruments captured with their natural vibrato, organs, authentic choirs and an all-new concert grand piano. Also included are the entire sample sets from Korg's best-selling Trance Attack, Orchestral Collection and Vintage Archives expansion boards, as well as the best of Korg's Dance Extreme, Studio Essentials and Pianos/Classic Keyboards collections, plus the complete Triton Studio ROM. Korg has created 1,344 programs, 50 drum kits and 1,280 combinations, each consisting of up to 8 Programs, split, layered, zoned and velocity-allocated across the keyboard. In addition, General MIDI Level 2 Presets contain 256 programs and 9 drum kits. Twin tone generators provide 120-note polyphony. In Korg's Hyper Integrated synthesis system, each oscillator is processed with a multimode filter and multiple envelope generators for precise, accurate sound shaping. Two LFOs each offer 21 waveforms, and can be synchronized to the built-in arpeggiator, sequencer or outboard MIDI gear. 42 alternate modulation source (AMS) types and 51 modulation destinations are also provided, as well as dual polyphonic arpeggiators with 489 preloaded patterns. Adding power to Triton Extreme's internal sounds is a 12AU7 dual-triode vacuum tube. Korg's Valve Force circuitry can be used as an insert effect, or applied to the final outputs for added warmth, fullness and power. External sources can also be sampled through the Valve Force circuitry for a distinctive tube quality. A new Ultra Boost feature pumps up the bottom end of the sound without muddying it.

In addition to synthesis capabilities, Triton Extreme is a 16-bit, 48 kHz sampler featuring multiple powerful recording modes and sample-editing tools. AKAI programs can be loaded with their performance settings intact. The standard 16 MB of RAM can be expanded to a maximum of 96 MB using common SIMM chips. Users can also sample and resample directly to CompactFlash, then burn completed songs to an external CD-writer via USB Port A. This port can also be used to connect various forms of USB storage including hard drives and portable USB Flash drives. USB Port B allows the built-in CompactFlash slot to be accessed by a computer, for easy file sharing. A 16-track, 200-song, 200,000-note sequencer offers step time, real-time, looping and pattern-based recording. Sys Ex recording allows creative mixdown and effects automation. Triton Extreme is available in 61- and 76-key synth-action models offering variable velocity and aftertouch, and an 88-key version with Korg's RH2 keybed that adds a progressive graded hammer action for authentic piano feel. Six voices of DSP synthesis/modeling (as used in the legendary Korg Z1) can be added with the optional EXB-MOSS synthesis expansion board.