Korg Triton LE 61 Key Workstation

From Sonic State:

"The Triton Le is basically a Triton, without the ability to add expansion cards. Other differences are: no ribbon controller, sampling is an add on option (albeit cheap: $200.), and only one insert effect instead of 5 like its big brother. The smallest difference, but may be big to others, is they left off the touch screen, which personally, I prefer. I don't like touch screens, and the layout of this unit is very easy to get around on, especially if you're familiar with Korgs from the T series on.

All the Triton sounds are here, and with improved ac. piano and other patches. Same effects, same sequencer, same dual arppegiators. Same unit, just scaled down. The keyboard feel is a bit lighter than the Triton, but it's fine. Some will complain that it's cheap, but if you're able to adapt your playing to different keyboards quickly (as anyone who plays piano, organ, synth, el. piano, etc. ought to be able to do), you will have no problems with it. Playing acoustic piano from it is a little odd, but if you're a piano player, you'll most certainly have an 88 key weighted controller of some kind to trigger it with. I noticed Herbie Hancock's main stage controller is the Korg Karma these days, which has the same keyboard. Doesn't seem to bother him.

If you've been wanting a Triton for it's sounds and power, but felt the price was way over what it was worth (as I have), this is the unit for you. I'm extremely happy with it. I'll be adding on the sampling option next week, and be able to use all it's capabilities. It is pretty powerful, and the more you dig into it, the more you start to love it's ease of use, sounds, and overall feel. It's beginning to feel like a real instrument to me. The Le has replaced a Korg T3, TR-Rack, and X5DR in my rig. Not bad.

Added bonus: They've brought back the cool brushed silver aluminum from the Trinity for the main part of the casing. Better looking by far. Only the ends are made of that cheap, scratchy plastic the Tritons are made of.

Another added bonus: It only weighs 16 pounds!"

From Vintage Synth:

"Also in 2000, the Triton LE was released to give virtually all the same great sounds and power of the original Triton at a much lower price. Its major changes include the lack of the touch-screen interface (replaced by a smaller LCD only screen), no more ribbon controller, and only one (instead of five) insert effects. There is only one expansion slot for the Korg EXB-SMPL sampling board. Internally, the sounds and synthesis engine remain virtually the same, but a lot of the "workstation" features have been side-lined to make the LE a cheaper and more standard type of keyboard for less demanding entry-level or budget-challenged musicians. The LE was offered in 61, 76 and a weighted 88 note keyboard models. Note that the 88-key model added a 16-MB Piano ROM to the standard 32 MB of waveform memory."

Comes with the EXB-SMPL sampling board, power supply, owner's manuals and tutorial CD.

Great 16-Track Sequencer.

Triton Le 61-Key Workstation Specifications

• Tone Generator: HI synthesis system
• 48kHz sampling frequency
• 32MByte PCM ROM
• 425 multi-samples + 413 drum samples
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• Polyphony: 62 voices
• 62 oscillators (single mode)/31 voices
• 62 oscillators (double mode)
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• Keyboard:
• Triton Le 76 - 76 keys;
• Triton Le 61 - 61 keys
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• Effect Section:
• Stereo digital multi-effect system-2 master effects
• (mono in
• stereo out)
• 1 insert effect (stereo in/out)
• and
• 1 master EQ (3-band stereo) simultaneously
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• Number of Effects: 89 (available for insert effects or master effects)
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• Programs/Combinations: 512 programs/384 combinations
• GM - 128 programs + 9 drum kits (ROM)
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• Sequencer:
• 16 timbres
• 16 tracks
• resolution 1/192
• 150 preset/100 user patterns (for each song)
• 200 songs
• 20 cue lists
• Maximum capacity: 200
• 000 notes
• Supports Standard Midi Files (Format 0 and 1)
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• Dual Arpeggiators: 221 Patterns š (5 Preset / 216 user)
• One Arpeggiator available in Program mode
• Two in Combi/Seq modes
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• RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) Function: One set of up to 74 patterns is available for each song.
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• Controllers: Joystick
• 2 assignable switches
• 4 assignable knobs
• Audition switch
• Category switch.
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• Control Inputs: Assignable switch/pedal
• Damper (half/damper supported)
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• Outputs: MAIN=L/MONO
• R
• Individual-1
• 2
• Headphone
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• Media Slot: SmartMedia Slot (3.3V
• 4MB - 128MB)
• MIDI: IN
• OUT
• THRU
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• Graphical User Interface: 240 x 64 pixel LCD display
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• Power Consumption: 12 Watts (with EXB-SMPL and two 32Mbyte SIMMs installed)
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• Dimensions (W x D x H):
• Triton Le 76 = 1257.6 x 302.3 x 95.3 mm (49.51 x 11.9 x 3.75 in.)
• Triton Le 61 = 1045.2 x 302.4 x 95.3 mm (41.15 x 11.91 x 3.75 in.)
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• Weight:
• Triton Le 76 = 9.2 kg (20.28 lbs.)
• Triton Le 61 = 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs.)
• Accessories (Included): AC Adapter - KA16X Series
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• Accessories (Optional):
• EXB-SMPL Sampling Upgrade:
• Sampling=16bit sampling
• 48kHz stereo/mono sampling frequency
• 16 Mbyte SIMM equipped
• expandable to 64Mbyte
• Audio in 1-2
• Mic/Line switch
• Gain knob
• SCSI IF
• XVP-10 EXP/VOL Pedal
• EXP-2 Foot Controller
• DS-1H Damper Pedal
• PS-1 Pedal Switch
• Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Auction Information:

Pick up only - Wollongong, NSW