THE NEW KORG OASYS DSP PCI CARD

The OASYS PCI integrates high-quality synthesis, effects processing, and computer audio input and output into a single, professional PCI audio card - the perfect complement to any MIDI sequencer or software-based digital audio workstation. No matter what the power of your computer, you'll soon find that you want to use more plug-ins than your CPU can handle. That's where the power and flexible design of the OASYS PCI comes in, adding significant extra processing power to your computer while providing legendary synthesis and effects to your studio.

State of the art DSP synthesis
The OASYS PCI's synthesizers represent a continual evolution from Korg's legendary OASYS project, with many improvements and additions. There are hundreds of sounds based on over 20 great-sounding algorithms, including modeled analog synths, FM, tonewheel organ and rotary speaker, reed and tine pianos, physically modeled trumpet, trombone, sax, flute, guitar, bass, and vocals, pipe organ, analog percussion, tempo-based LFOs and analog-style sequencers, and more. Synthesis algorithms are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing easy upgrades and expansion.

Incredible multichannel effects processing
 The OASYS PCI includes over 100 stunning effects algorithms. All of the effects from the award-winning Korg Trinity workstation are included - everything from standard reverbs, choruses, flangers, phasers, overdrives, and amp simulations to unique effects such as random filter, stepped phaser, doppler shift, and talking modulator.

Additional new effects include tempo delays, modulation via MIDI-sync'd LFOs and analog-style sequencers, envelope and LFO-swept filters, new high-quality analog EQ and reverb algorithms, an awesome 160 second maximum delay time, and more.

<These effects can process the onboard synthesizers, tracks from digital audio programs, and live audio inputs - simultaneously! Using the built-in submixer, chains of up to 4 effects each can be used on up to 12 separate channel inserts, 4 sends, and 6 stereo output busses. As with synthesis algorithms, all effects are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing for easy expansion in the future.

Professional, multi-format analog and digital I/O
The OASYS PCI features a total of 12 inputs and outputs: stereo analog, stereo S/PDIF, and eight-channel ADAT optical. Naturally, all inputs and outputs are 24-bit, and all can be used simultaneously with compatible
multitrack audio software. Korg knows that in music, timing is everything, and so the onboard DSP processing power provides zero-latency record monitoring - even with effects!

Korg always keeps the needs of professional studios in mind, so we've provided Word clock and ADAT timecode I/O to ensure easy integration with other digital audio equipment.

Seamless integration with MIDI and digital audio software The OASYS PCI supports all major audio and MIDI standards, for compatibility with virtually every audio and MIDI program. ASIO drivers for MacOS and Windows provide direct compatibility with Cakewalk Metro, Cubase VST, Digital Performer, Logic Audio, Vision DSP, Studio Vision Pro, and more. Standard Windows drivers provide compatibility with all popular Windows audio programs, including Cakewalk, Samplitude, SAW, Acid, Sound Forge, and more. OMS, FreeMIDI, and standard Windows MIDI drivers seamlessly connect the OASYS PCI to all MIDI sequencers.

Complete automation via MIDI

Almost every parameter can be controlled via MIDI, allowing easy modulation and automation of mixing, synthesis, and effects from any MIDI sequencer or real-time MIDI controller.

Developed under license of physical modeling patents (listed in http://www.sondius-xg.com) owned by Stanford University, USA, and by Yamaha Corporation. Sondius-XG Technology rights provided under license from Staccato Systems, Inc. (www.staccatosys.com).

OASYS PCI Specifications:

  • Audio and sync input and output
  • 24-bit stereo analog input and output
  • 24-bit S/PDIF input and output
  • 24-bit ADAT optical input and output
  • BNC Word clock input and output
  • ADAT timecode input and output/through
  • Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, external clock Synthesizers
  • Synthesizers are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing for easy future expansion
  • Initial release includes over 20 synthesis algorithms and hundreds of sounds Effects
  • Effects are plug-ins loaded from disk, allowing for easy future expansion
  • Initial release includes over one hundred unique effects algorithms Submixer
  • 12 channels, each of which may process synthesis programs, audio inputs, or hard disk audio tracks
  • Channel inserts may each have up to 4 effects
  • 4 sends, each with up to 4 effects
  • 6 stereo output busses, each with up to 4 effects Compatibility
  • PCI 2.1-compliant
  • Audio I/O supports ASIO (Mac and PC) and standard Windows audio I/O
  • MIDI supports OMS, FreeMIDI, and standard Windows MIDI

Developed under license of physical modeling patents (listed in http://www.sondius-xg.com) owned by Stanford University, USA, and by Yamaha Corporation. Sondius-XG Technology rights provided under license from Staccato Systems, Inc. (www.staccatosys.com)