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KORG

Description

Many musicians wish that they could enjoy casually performing while being backed up by real rhythm patterns rather than just a metronome. KORG has responded to these wishes with the KR mini rhythm machine. It features a simple design that eliminates all complex functions, looks that overflow with nostalgia and analog-like controls. Playing a rhythm pattern is easy as making selection and pressing play. A total of 60 diverse rhythm patterns and 120 fills are ready to accompany you. Easy, simple and compact, the KR mini can play its role anywhere.
Open Box KORG KRmini Compact Rhythm Machine Level 1

Features

  • Easy-to-use design; just select a rhythm pattern and press the play button
  • Chain function, arrange your favorite rhythm patterns and fill-ins to create complete songs
  • Tap the 16 pads for finger drumming or recording your own rhythms
  • Built-in speaker with 2W output for jamming anywhere
  • Headphone/speaker jack for quiet practice or connection to a mixer or monitoring system
  • Two-way power; use the optional AC adaptor or batteries (AA alkaline batteries x 3)
  • Optional footswitches gives you hands-free control over fill-in/start/stop

Specs

Number of Rhythm Patterns
  • User: 6
  • Preset: 54
Number of Songs
  • 8
Fill In
  • 2 for each pattern, 120 total
Tempo
  • BPM = Approximately 40–240
Connections
  • OUTPUT jack, Headphones jack, FOOT SW 1/2 jack
Power supply
  • AA alkaline batteries x 3 or optional AC adapter (DC 9V)
Battery life
  • :
  • Approximately 7.5 hours
  • (Battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use)
Speaker
  • :
  • 2W x 1
Dimensions
  • (W x D x H):
  • 165 x 117 x 59 mm / 6.50" x 6.83" x 2.32"
Weight
  • 372 g / 13.12 lb. (excluding batteries)
Accessories
  • AA alkaline Batteries x 3 for verifying functionality

Reviews

3.09

22 Reviews

54%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

WOW Best Bang For your Buck for guitarists, programers, drummers, etc for Practicing & regaining Interest / Motivation while practicing alone or with other band mates!!!!

This is the Best thing to have for ANY GUITARISTS: whether you play acoustic guitar or bass & or regular electric guitar or bass guitar because it keeps you HIGHLY MOTIVATED vs. using only a metronome when you are alone practicing your guitar because although metronomes themselves are EXTREMELY Crucial & a Must have for any musician, this mixes things up a bit when you a bored or lacking motivation! It's great for making your own Drum beats for Drummers & other band mates to use those made beats to practice with when they are not with their drummer at a band practice, etc. NOW DON't Expect a $3,000 plus msrp dollar value drum / rhythm machine, BUT DO NOTE THAT THIS THING BEATS THE HELL OUT OF ALL THOSE OLD ZOOM G2 PEDALS DRUM BEATS & 99.9%-100% OF ALL DIGITECH'S RP PEDALS' DRUM BEATS BUILT IN TO THEIR PEDALS AS WELL! i LOVE THE IN & OUT OPTION THAT YOU CAN USE IF YOU KNOW YOUR CABLES & CAN BLASTS DRUM BEATS THROUGH YOUR OWN PRACTICE P.A. OR BAND'S P.A. SYSTEM AS WELL AS USE IT TO MAKE SOME DIGITAL BEATS TOO IF YOU ARE SOMEWHAT KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT AUDIO ENGINEERING (LIKE 101 EASY STUFF)& YOU'VE GOT ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR THE MOST PART THAT SOUND AS REAL AS YOU CAN GET FOR ANY DRUM / RHYTHM MACHINE WITHIN THIS PRICE RANGE & IT'S SO MUCH BETTER THAN MANY OTHER PEDAL BRANDS THAT I'VE MENTIONED ABOVE & MORE! ABSOLUTELY GREAT PURCHASE & HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL GUITARISTS OF ALL LEVELS WHO NEED A LITTLE MOTIVATION BROUGHT BACK INTO THEIR LIVES TO KEEP PLAYING & ROCKING OUT TO & IT REALLY IS SUITABLE FOR JUST ABOUT EVERY GENRE OUT THERE & IS THE BEST FOR ANYONE ON A TIGHT BUDGET! I AM IMPRESSED FOR WHAT I GOT FOR THE $ & I'D REPLACE THIS IN A HEART BEAT IF IT GOT LOST, BROKEN, OR STOLEN! EVEN THOUGH THIS KORG MINI KR MIGHT NOT GET YOU A DRUM MACHINE'S SOUND THAT'S HD LIKE WITH MSRPS(IN THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLAR RANGE), IT BEATS JUST ABOUT ANYTHING ON THE MARKET IN IT'S PRICE RANGE & is extremely close if not to HD sounding IMO compared to other stuff on the market! GO IN & TRY ONE YOURSELF OR JUST BUY ONE & I WILL GUARENTEE YOU THAT OVER AT LEAST 85+% OF YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED IN THIS LITTLE KORG MINI KR DRUM / RHYTHM / BEATS MACHINE THAT HAS A BUILT IN METRONOME OPTION ALSO! GREAT PRODUCT! 5/5 STARS & BEST BANG FOR YOUR $ OR BUDGET AS WELL!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Not too sure about this

I recently got really into recording, I bought a fancy drum machine but between learning my machine then having to learn to program my drum machine I kind of got burnt out. For now let me see what other options I have. So seen this and it was relatively cheap. So I went and picked one up I figured heck it's made by korg, it should sound pretty good. I was so disapointed in the sound the drum sounds sound like the come off of a cheap kids keyboard not enough variety for me anyway it's what I thought I was looking for but no where near what I wanted. Don't get me wrong for the price if your not caring about the over all sound and want something that's easy to work with then you'll be satisfied but I think you'll agree that keeping Korg in mind when you hear it it's definitely nothing to write home about.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing7
  2. Back-Up1
  3. Concerts1
  4. This is best used if you have a bored child and1
Cons
  1. Not Functional4
  2. Poor Quality3
  3. Difficult To Use2
  4. No syncing1
  5. No way of telling the tempo1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician6
  2. Experienced4
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Easy To Use7
  2. Functional6
  3. Good Quality4
  4. junk1

Reviewed by 22 customers

  • I would buy this again.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySandy

    fromNew Hamphsire

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use it to play piano with.

  • One step above a metronome

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byToby

    fromBellingham, WA

    Okay, so this is a bit more than a metronome, but not much. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is no way to know the tempo, and with no syncing options playing along with other instruments is a guessing game. The sounds and rhythms are good/fun (pushing it through an amp) and it feels pretty solid for the price, so definitely fun to play with, but serious musicians/producers will want to look elsewhere.

  • For the price, this product does everything I wanted it to.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDoug B.

    fromKalamazoo, Mi

    For the price, this product does everything I want it to do. It is relatively easy to use It would benefit from a LCD type display, but then that would be more expensive. So, I am happy with it.

  • Not too sure about this

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byMark S.

    fromBoise

    I recently got really into recording, I bought a fancy drum machine but between learning my machine then having to learn to program my drum machine I kind of got burnt out. For now let me see what other options I have. So seen this and it was relatively cheap. So I went and picked one up I figured heck it's made by korg, it should sound pretty good. I was so disapointed in the sound the drum sounds sound like the come off of a cheap kids keyboard not enough variety for me anyway it's what I thought I was looking for but no where near what I wanted. Don't get me wrong for the price if your not caring about the over all sound and want something that's easy to work with then you'll be satisfied but I think you'll agree that keeping Korg in mind when you hear it it's definitely nothing to write home about.

  • yes

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byRichard banjo man

    fromMontclair, NJ

    I use this for my shows. I am happy with the sound and ease of use. The main problem is that there is no tempo indicator. To remedy this I affixed a white ring around the tempo knob and marked it like a clock face. This way I can easily set the predetermined tempo for each song. I also occasionally have a problem with the unit not playing the pattern I selected. Usually the buttons turn red and there is a generic pattern played. It may be that my unit is broken. I have used it for quite a few years.

  • so far I'm totally unhappy with the transaction. I

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byupset

    fromCarthage MO

    after I installed the batteries and turned the unit on the screen showed 'size error' I emailed teac right away. That was on june 12th. I haven't heard from them. I called where the item was purchased and they are mailing me an sd card that hopefully will work.

Q&A

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byStephen

    fromPerry Hall, MD

    When saving a User pattern, is the tempo saved as well?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. I don't have one to check . Please see ------------- https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/a0c8529b45c9e251bbc69995c4e37a6d.pdf?response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27KRmini_OM_EFGS1.pdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf%3B

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJudM

    fromBrunswick, GA

    Does this have 3/4 and 12/4 rythem patterns built in? (in addition to 4/4)

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, I don’t know. KORG doesn't make that information available.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byOld man river

    fromElizabeth Colorado

    Is it loud enough to use without an amp in a large room preforming live?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No. Please give us a call if you would like some help 855-770-3373

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byfritz

    fromjessup PA

    can you use this machine for reggae music

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes you can.
    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    Yes you could

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked bycarlos

    fromHollywood FL

    Is the A/C D/C Adapter included ?

    Open Reply -
    No, optional AC adaptor or batteries (AA alkaline batteries x 3)