Korg's proprietary ClickPoint cursor system and a backlit LCD display further enhance navigation functions.The X50 also offers integral USB MIDI functionality, for easy connection to computer-based systems. A convenient Audition button allows the user to preview Programs using a selection of musically appropriate riffs. Sounds are organized into 16 categories, and users can select the desired Programs and Combinations via a dedicated Category key. For expressive control over the sounds, effects and arp patterns the X50 offers a variety of real-time controllers - two switches, four knobs, plus pitch bend and mod wheels (all assignable).An intuitive Korg interface makes sound selection quick and easy. In addition to five basic preset arpeggio patterns, the X50 also provides 251 patterns covering everything from simple riffs to complex polyphonic phrases and drum grooves. Effects parameters can be modulated in real time, with many effects that can sync to MIDI clock.For live performance and songwriting, the X50 offers dual polyphonic arpeggiators that feature easy-to-use, one-touch functionality. I used the same backing track from the Korg that I used in the first song, as you will probably recognize.X50 OverviewTwo master effects, a stereo 3-band master EQ and one stereo insert effect are available, using 89 different effect types. I recorded most of the tracks on my Boss BR864 digital multitrack recorder and then transfered them to my computer where I added a Dimension Pro synth track and mixed everything with the Sonar program. In addition, I also used my Roland Handsonic electronic drums synthesizer (which is the coolest thing I have ever had the joy to play and will be posting about it shortly) and my Fender Strat (which I will also be posting about later). This next recording was made using the Cakewalk Sonar software, the Dimension Pro software and the Korg X50 keyboard/synthesizer. But, for now, I would still like to share some of the recordings I have made because I think they’re pretty good and because they illustrate the potential that exists in home digital recording – even for the recreational musician. I plan on becoming more disciplined and focused in the future and will be creating and recording actual songs. In part, this is due to a lack of creativity and also due to the fact that up until now I have mostly been playing around with recording and haven’t actually sat down and “wrote” a song. Now, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m not very good at coming up with song titles so I haven’t really named any of my songs so far.

Korg X50 Patches