Korg Nautilus 61-Note Workstation

Synthesizer type	keyboard
type of keys	hammer action
synthesizer inputs	line in, audio over usb
synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone, audio over USB
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	yes
control	switch pedal (input), dampening pedal (input)
Polyphony	not specified

Synthesizer type	keyboard
type of keys	semi-weighted
synthesizer inputs	line in, audio over usb
synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone, audio over USB
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	yes
control	switch pedal (input), dampening pedal (input)
Polyphony	not specified

Korg Nautilus 61-Note Workstation
Product no: 9000-0071-3483 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Following decades spent refining digital, analogue, processing and hardware tech, Korg present the powerful and unprecedented Nautilus workstation. Backed up by a whopping nine engines, royale sampling, audio recordings, effects, and unparalleled processing might, Korg might have actually managed to signal a new age of synthesis. The considerately thought-out workflow makes this synth the ideal partner for any sonic experimentalist and obliterates the risk of losing that all-important connection with the instrument itself.

The Korg Nautilus: Sound-Engines

With a total of nine, very specific sound engines, the Korg Nautilus is, of course, able to shape faithful reproductions of pianos, electric pianos, organs, and plenty more. The new and improved SGX-2 engine provides a refined expressiveness to enhance every nuance of any acoustic pianos, including minute details like velocity sensitivity and twelve-step string resonance. The EP-1 engine more than convincingly reproduces seven of the most renowned electric pianos of all time; the CX-3 engine reproduces the unmistakable sound of classic tonewheel organs, and when you add the MOD-7 VPM FM synthesis, the PolysixEX, and MS-20EX analogue modellers, and the STR-1 physical modeller, you have a total, and undeniably mouth-watering package.

Sound Groups

To streamline the sound selection process, the sounds provided by the Korg Nautilus have been divided into three groups: unique sounds, modern sounds, and standard sounds. Already, Korg have cleared away any old workstation conventions, and created a much more inspiring production environment, where, in the Unique section, a stack of phrase loops can be found alongside the brilliantly irksome sound of prepared pianos and uncommon, found percussive sounds. In the Modern section, everything current can be found, including EDM, electro, chiptune, while the Standard section offers a more traditional list of instruments, like pianos, electric pianos, guitars, basses, and more.

Setlist Mode

Fully prepared for the gigging key-player, the Nautilus comes complete with a Setlist mode, where all of your carefully crafted material can be organised, placed in the right order, and primed for a smooth and tight show. The fitted touch-screen can be customised, to the point where you can add 16 colour-coded buttons, and you can even colour-code the buttons yourself, for a clear and flowing performance per song. Another useful stage-focused detail is the ability this keyboard has of retaining flawless sound as you switch through modes. This is directly down to the SST system - or Smooth Sound Transition System that continually ensures that the signal never drops-out or even hesitates during mode transitions.

The 61-Note Keyboard

This 61-note-strong model is fitted with the popular synth keyboard that provides a light action from C to C, and to finish the already complete package, software like Izotope Ozone Elements, Skoove, Reason Lite, and plenty of Korg-developed software synths have been included.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer kind	standard
Synthesizer options	extensive
Difficulty level	intermediate
Vintage remake	no
Sound source	sample player
Number of keys	61
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator, sequencer
19-inch rack size	not applicable
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Type of keys	semi-weighted
Synthesizer inputs	line in, audio over usb
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone, audio over USB
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	yes
Control	switch pedal (input), dampening pedal (input)
Polyphony	not specified

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	13,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	121,0 x 49,0 x 21,5 cm

Product specifications

Korg Nautilus synthesizer workstation
61 keys, semi-weighted
9 sound engines
- SGX-2 Premium Piano
- EP-1 Electric MDS piano
- CX-3 Tonewheel Organ
- HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer PCM
- MS-20EX analogue modelling (Legacy Analog Collection)
- PolysixEX analogue modelling (Legacy Analog Collection)
- AL-1High-fidelity analogue modelling
- MOD-7 VPM/FM synthesis
- STR-1 physical modelling
preset PCM: RAM 496 MB / DISK 2.3G (ROM 1771 multi-samples, 3955 drum samples)
built-in Expansion PCM library:
- EXs301: German2 D Piano
- EXs302: Italian F Piano
- EXs303: Japanese Upright U Piano
- EXs304: Prepared Piano
- EXs305: Historical Keyboards
- EXs306: Vintage Keyboards 2
- EXs307: Strings & Synths
- EXs308: Guitar Collection
- EXs309: Bass Collection
- EXs310: World Essence
- EXs311: Background Loops
- EXs312: SFX & Hits
- EXs313: Found Percussion
- EXs314: Expansion Drums
user memory programmes: 2560 (1280 pre-loaded)
user memory combinations: 1792 (256 pre-loaded)
user memory drum kits: 264 (104 pre-loaded)
max. number of setlists: 128
sampling:
- Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
- fast sample speed possible, in Program, Combination as well as Sequencer mode
- RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
- Disk: 16 of 24-bit/48 kHz
- file formats: Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data, SoundFont 2.0, AIFF and WAV
effects:
- insert fx: 12 stereo in/out
- master fx: 2 stereo in/out
- total fx: 2 stereo in/out
- one 3-band EQ per timbre/track
- effect types: 197
- modulation: Dynamic Modulation & Common LFO
- effect-presets: total 783 , max. 32 per 1 effect
arpeggiator with 5 presets
sequencer/HDR:
- 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 master track
- tonal number of songs: 200
- resolution: 1/480
- tempo: 40 - 300 BPM
- max. memory: 400.000 MIDI events or 300.000 audio-events
display:
- 7-inch touch colour display TFT
- 800 x 480 dots
- adjustable brightness
- equipped with TouchView GUI
controls:
- joystick (pitch bend & modulation)
- switch 1 & 2
- arpeggiator control: on/off, latch, gate, velocity, length, swing, tempo
- drum track: on/off, swing, drum SD, tempo
outputs:
- L/MONO + R output, 6.3mm jack
- 1 - 4 individual outputs , 6.3mm jack
- output impedance: 350 Ohms stereo, 175 Ohms mono (L/MONO only)
- 'main volume' slider only applies to L/MONO+R outputs (max. volume +16dB)
- stereo headphone output, 6.3mm jack
- USB-B (24-bit audio, sample rate 48kHz, two channels)
inputs:
- balanced input 1+2, 6.3mm jack
- (damper)pedal, 6.3mm jack (half-damper supported)
- switch, 6.3mm jack (assignable to pedal)
- USB-B (24-bit audio, sample rate 48 kHz, two channels)
- USB-A for QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adapters, storage medium, etc.
MIDI:
- in
- out
- thru
- USB-B (16-channels in/output)
internal memory: 60GB SSD (2.5")
dimensions: 106.2 x 38.6 x 11.6cm
weight: 13 kg.
power consumption: 40W
power supply included
quick start guide included
included software: Izotope Ozone Elements, Skoove, Reason Lite, many software-synths

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Fab March 12, 2025

Wrote the following about Korg Nautilus 61-Note Workstation

Excellent rapport qualité-prix

N.I October 9, 2023

Wrote the following about Korg Nautilus 61-Note Workstation

Top Synthesizer met zijn 3GB
Kan deze veel aan
Eigelijk de perfecte vervangen van de Korg kronos
Heb de volledige Set van de kronos op geladen
Alles nam deze aan zonder fouten
Dus kronos liefhebbers De nautilus is absoluut de vervanger! Doet alles het zelfde als de kronos zeker
Voor de oosterse muzikanten!

Dus deze is deze Nieuwe vervanger van de Kronos
Die alles overneemt van de kronos!

The Korg Nautilus: Three Shiny New Workstations!

Tuesday 17 November 2020 By Kim | Bax Music

The Korg Kronos Series has been around for a while now and, according to some, still has yet to meet its successor. All of that might be set to change with the timely launch of the Nautilus: a fleet of three shiny new workstations!