Korg EA-1

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The Korg EA-1 is an analogue modeling synthesizer in the Korg Electribe series.

[edit] Functions

The EA-1 has many functions, such as the ability to build analog sounds by using its waveform, filter and effect knobs.

It is possible to create two-part sequenced phrases using the two analog modelling tone generators. External audio sources can also be input, and processed with its resonant filter or effects knobs, and then synced to a sequence. The oscillator can be modulated using Ring modulation, Sync, or Decimator.

The EA-1 can store a total of 256 (64 x 4 banks) phrases or patterns plus 16 songs consisting of multiple patterns.

The EA-1 can be synchronised to other MIDI devices using tap tempo or MIDI clock, or by tapping in the beat and synchronising to a turntable or other non-MIDI sound sources. The Tempo delay, chorus/flanger, and distortion effects can also be used to manipulate sounds and patterns. The EA-1 can be controlled from an external sequencer and used as a MIDI expansion tone generator.

[edit] Specifications

   * Type: Synth/ module/
   * Synthesis Type: Digital analog modeling
   * Polyphony:
         o Max: 2
         o Typical in use: 2 
   * Multi-timbral (number of parts): 2
   * Oscillators per Voice :
         o Min : 1
         o Max : 2 
   * Controllers : 11 Knobs, 1 Data wheel, 21 Buttons, 3 Transport Buttons, 16 keyboard buttons
   * Effects :
         o Number of FX units : 2
         o Number of different effects : 2 
   * Keyboard :
         o Number of Keys : 16
         o Can send on simultaneous MIDI channels
         o Responds to : Note On/Off, MIDI Control Change
         o Sounds can be split by : Cannot be split
   * Inputs and Outputs :
         o Number of Audio Outs (excluding Phones) : 2
         o Number of Audio Ins : 1
         o Number of MIDI Outs (excluding Thru) : 1
         o Number of MIDI Ins : 1