When I got my ever-tapping hands on the original Kaossilator, I fell in love. what a great little device! When the Kaossilator 2 came out, I scrounged up the cash and grabbed it (my plan was to sell my original to help justify the purchase). In theory, being able to record onto a memory card and the better screen/info sounded like a definite improvement. Once I played with the new one, I found that I wasn't using the new functions much at all and it was missing some of my favorite sounds from the original. I like the idea of a speaker but I found I wanted privacy whenever I used it anyway (on the plane, train, etc) I never got around to selling the original. Turns out the Kaossilator (to me) is a more "pure" little instrument. Like an electronic flute or ukulele... you play them and that's it. If my guitar recorded itself, I probably wouldn't use that feature either. Also, I like that the little compositions I make are like sandcastles... they are gone as soon as I cycle the power. I am MUCH more likely to sell the newer model than the original, which I think I will keep forever. Thank you for the review.
The coating on the 2s is called "Soft Touch Plastic". The worst property outside of the way it feels is that over time it will become sticky, and finally it will slough off onto whatever it's touching.
Btw, the sticky layer can easily be removed by the use of isopropyl alcohol. The result is a smooth hard plastic surface that is pleasant to touch. The only downside is that the surface can become a bit spotty.
There is a big difference between the 2S and the 2, it's immediate predecessor. The 2S only has one loop. It makes the world of a difference for live performing!
I own a 2s and love it. When I'm on the move and want to have some gear that's mad portable, I'll grab my 2s and my old school Yamaha QY10 beastie and it's out the door I go.
You can actually lengthen the original from 8 to 16. Hold down the TAP/BPM and LOOP/REC buttons (at the same time) and flick on the power switch while holding them down. When you do so, you will see the screen text look a little glitched and... VOILA. Double the loop. This will work until you turn off the device, and you will just need to do it whenever you want the double loops.
Really nice video. I just picked the ko1 last week. I have to say, having owned the ko2s, I prefer the original. It is much easier to use for me who is visually impaired. Plus the build quality is much better. Both 2s's that I tried were broken out of the box. Not to mention, an undo function. I don't think the 2s has that.
I also got the yellow one. Much better than the new one, as it can hold 2 loops at the same time, while you play as well. And I got the Kaosspad 2S, add it to the mix and you have complete mini-setup.. I deserted mines for like 2 years and recently decided to try them out, made videos the result is real great for just "sketch pads".
Nice video and comparison! I have the Kaossilator 1, combining it with the Microkorg. What about the Kaossilator 2 which has 2 separate loops (also two AA batteries-similar to the 2s)? It seems to be more tempting than the other two.
Yeah it has more features, definitely. Although it's more versatile, I still use the 1st version because I just liked the sounds a bit better. That's purely a matter of taste though, the 2nd version has a much better spec :) Gearfacts
They are all a bit different (I have all three) and have their own sounds and charms. Some MIDI implementation, looping, and a generally more “solid” experience can be has with the Kaossilator Pro or Pro+. But the original and the KO2 are very portable, and that can be very useful...
Remembering, I think you just choose a patch that includes sampling then hold down the mic and talk. You'd have to google "Kaossilator 2s PDF" and have a look at the manual. /Gearfacts
For the original auditioning arpeggio hold the arpeggio button continuously and scrub back and fourth through the patterns with the dial while testing on the pad in real time (the video made it sound like the process is a lot more clunky than reality).
Could anyone answer my Q: Can you record line in and instantly (without any glitch or saving time) play back the sample as a one shot or gated sample? So recording and playing back as quick as a looper, but playing one shot samples.
very sorry techy guys.. but this should be of which me and almost all noob dunno.. I even don't have any ideas if this is the righteous thread where post in.. but, but!... this tiny lil gear happens to be a monster to my rig!! just wanted to know whether this lovely tiny basterd will do as same as 2s. Cheers guys. I'll be waiting for the comment.
Why don't you just plug both into your audio interface before starting the comparison. Those flimsy speakers are horrible and don't do the sounds justice, neither here nor with any other portable synths.
I've done that in heaps of other videos I've made. This video was meant to be more of a discussion about the differences. Thanks for watching #gearfacts
The Kaossilator is more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. I myself own both but prefer the original. I find it easier to hit exact notes, especially with a stylus of some kind. I used to lay a piece of paper over the touchpad and mark down where the notes/sounds are.
I have the original and I have the version two in the pearl white. I still prefer the original. I never use the version two and I will probably sell it. The onboard microphone is useless in my opinion. The battery life is awful and for something that portable it kind of stinks. The microSD is the only thing going for it as I wish the original had that. I wish I would’ve bought the mini Kaoss 2 instead. I do have the original mini Kaoss which is a standard in my studio even with higher end gear (and lower too-lol). I think that these were so underrated and when I bought mine I literally had two other friends purchase for themselves instantly because they were so easy and fun. I will agree the arpeggiator is really awesome. It’s a shame that the iOS app does not have arpeggiator. You would think that of all the iOS apps that Korg has released that can do so much they would throw one on the app. I love my iPads and my iPhones and I use a ton of apps. Especially Korg apps.. I love your channel and do you ever use any iOS devices? I find we use a lot of the same gear and I was just wondering if you use any. Thanks for the great videos and I’m jealous of your pink Kaossilator as I always wanted it in pink. I always thought the yellow was ugly and they literally released the pink version six months after the yellow and I certainly wasn’t going to buy another one. That’s why I’m happy when they released version two that it came in yellow or white although it sits a top a extra Little Bits getting little use.. Not that the color matters but there is something fun about the pink.
Oh but the color does matter! You've gotta love your gear, and color is a big part of it haha! Anyway thanks for such positive comments, this message makes me feel really good about doing this channel :) Glynn
The pink is fun looking. I picked up my second today after watching your video and I had only used it once in the last month and it had really expensive batteries in it and they were totally dead. It is the hardest device on batteries I have ever used. I need to start using rechargeable. I am a vapor and I have 4 chargers (and 30 or so batteries for vaping)-you would think I would buy some rechargeable AAs. Lol! Love your vids!
When I got my ever-tapping hands on the original Kaossilator, I fell in love. what a great little device! When the Kaossilator 2 came out, I scrounged up the cash and grabbed it (my plan was to sell my original to help justify the purchase). In theory, being able to record onto a memory card and the better screen/info sounded like a definite improvement. Once I played with the new one, I found that I wasn't using the new functions much at all and it was missing some of my favorite sounds from the original. I like the idea of a speaker but I found I wanted privacy whenever I used it anyway (on the plane, train, etc) I never got around to selling the original.
Turns out the Kaossilator (to me) is a more "pure" little instrument. Like an electronic flute or ukulele... you play them and that's it. If my guitar recorded itself, I probably wouldn't use that feature either. Also, I like that the little compositions I make are like sandcastles... they are gone as soon as I cycle the power.
I am MUCH more likely to sell the newer model than the original, which I think I will keep forever.
Thank you for the review.
Completely agree with your comments there. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
The coating on the 2s is called "Soft Touch Plastic". The worst property outside of the way it feels is that over time it will become sticky, and finally it will slough off onto whatever it's touching.
Yeah it’s awful stuff, makes my teeth tingle when it ouch it :/
Btw, the sticky layer can easily be removed by the use of isopropyl alcohol. The result is a smooth hard plastic surface that is pleasant to touch. The only downside is that the surface can become a bit spotty.
Drop it and it pop open. Run the screen on max light and it turns ded. -_-
What amazing little machines..never seen these before...I have the korg volca bass and that is very special for the price..
Thanks for showing..👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Never saw these until you used one in a previous video and man these are badass. Definitely a must buy.
Every music person should have one :) Gearfacts
Thanks for sharing this comparison. It gave me all the information that I needed to make a decision about them.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative. Thank you.👍
You are welcome!
There is a big difference between the 2S and the 2, it's immediate predecessor. The 2S only has one loop. It makes the world of a difference for live performing!
True :)
I own a 2s and love it. When I'm on the move and want to have some gear that's mad portable, I'll grab my 2s and my old school Yamaha QY10 beastie and it's out the door I go.
Totally. Powerful sounds, tiny hardware, not an app :)GF
I have the original kaossilator and kaossilator 2 (not s). I like the older one better too. I do wish they had midi though
Yep I agree
You can actually lengthen the original from 8 to 16. Hold down the TAP/BPM and LOOP/REC buttons (at the same time) and flick on the power switch while holding them down. When you do so, you will see the screen text look a little glitched and... VOILA. Double the loop. This will work until you turn off the device, and you will just need to do it whenever you want the double loops.
Good tip, cheers :)
Got my original few weeks ago just set longer length!!
yes, and that is impossible with the new one. You can lengthen but not as much as the original
That coated surface goes sticky over time
Yep, doesn't even feel nice when it's intact :/
I'm with you, go both and love em.
Absolutely. I can't believe how infrequently these great units are mentioned or discussed :) Gearfacts
Really nice video. I just picked the ko1 last week. I have to say, having owned the ko2s, I prefer the original. It is much easier to use for me who is visually impaired. Plus the build quality is much better. Both 2s's that I tried were broken out of the box. Not to mention, an undo function. I don't think the 2s has that.
Totally agree
I must be the only one that had a Kass.1(yellow) breaking down ...I actualy miss it.
I love my little original Kaossilator. Mine's yellow. :)
Ah yes the classic yellow. I wish they'd made them in a wider selection of colors :)GF
:-)
I also got the yellow one. Much better than the new one, as it can hold 2 loops at the same time, while you play as well. And I got the Kaosspad 2S, add it to the mix and you have complete mini-setup.. I deserted mines for like 2 years and recently decided to try them out, made videos the result is real great for just "sketch pads".
@@strayferal They're a lot of fun.
@@danmar007 agreed. I just did a video of my set 2 days ago. I was surprised by the result. Still listen to it. Wish Korg made a new version...
Got the original love it still use it!. And pink to!!!👍👍
Cool, yeah it's better than the iphone app version :) #gearfacts
ooo you w got a pink) such a modern stuff)
The pink works :)
Nice video and comparison! I have the Kaossilator 1, combining it with the Microkorg. What about the Kaossilator 2 which has 2 separate loops (also two AA batteries-similar to the 2s)? It seems to be more tempting than the other two.
Yeah it has more features, definitely. Although it's more versatile, I still use the 1st version because I just liked the sounds a bit better. That's purely a matter of taste though, the 2nd version has a much better spec :) Gearfacts
Very useful info! After listening the KO-2 sounds on the net I think I prefer the sounds of my KO-1 too!
They are all a bit different (I have all three) and have their own sounds and charms. Some MIDI implementation, looping, and a generally more “solid” experience can be has with the Kaossilator Pro or Pro+. But the original and the KO2 are very portable, and that can be very useful...
How to record with mic and which type mic I’m bidding for one of these I have the old one but I’m bidding for that newer one
Remembering, I think you just choose a patch that includes sampling then hold down the mic and talk. You'd have to google "Kaossilator 2s PDF" and have a look at the manual. /Gearfacts
I lost bid on it anyway lol I’m hoping I can get one tho
you’re a very intellectual and articulate person, thanks for a good video
Jon Martin Cheers Jon ...there are actually a lot of edits chopped out where I lost my thread and just said “ummmmmm....”
Gearfacts it’s okay, me too, still true hahaha
shut up ye prick
For the original auditioning arpeggio hold the arpeggio button continuously and scrub back and fourth through the patterns with the dial while testing on the pad in real time (the video made it sound like the process is a lot more clunky than reality).
I bought a kaoss pad 2s, to compliment my psr s 750, and you can really do some nice mixing with them together.
Yep, synchronise those tempos and it's amazing what can be achieved ...often by accident :) Gearfacts
I never used microphone in 🤔
It’s pretty awful isn’t it!
why original one sounds much way better than the 2s in my ears？am i wrong feeling？
I agree with you. It's has fewer options but it's more fun to use.
I have a yellow Kaossilator and trying to figure out how to record\save my work onto my Macbook laptop any advice would be great!
I think a live recording is the only way to do it, there's no memory card or USB connection.
Yup, you’d have to go audio out (RCA’s or less preferably, the stereo headphone output) into your soundcard or interface and record as audio.
Could anyone answer my Q: Can you record line in and instantly (without any glitch or saving time) play back the sample as a one shot or gated sample?
So recording and playing back as quick as a looper, but playing one shot samples.
No, it just applies effects as your file plays :) #gearfacts
The Kaossilator Pro is much more suited to sampling, but even that is more of a looper than a straight up sampler.
No mate length of time batteries last k2 bout half hr
very sorry techy guys.. but this should be of which me and almost all noob dunno..
I even don't have any ideas if this is the righteous thread where post in..
but, but!... this tiny lil gear happens to be a monster to my rig!!
just wanted to know whether this lovely tiny basterd will do as same as 2s.
Cheers guys. I'll be waiting for the comment.
luv youguys really
Hey Cody, yeah it's much the same as the 2s. The main difference with the 2s is that it can take a microSD card to load/save data and play MP3 files.
Why don't you just plug both into your audio interface before starting the comparison. Those flimsy speakers are horrible and don't do the sounds justice, neither here nor with any other portable synths.
I've done that in heaps of other videos I've made. This video was meant to be more of a discussion about the differences. Thanks for watching #gearfacts
The older one makes me smile so that one wins... the newer one looks so boring : (
Yep, its all about the smile. I agree.
The Kaossilator is more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. I myself own both but prefer the original. I find it easier to hit exact notes, especially with a stylus of some kind. I used to lay a piece of paper over the touchpad and mark down where the notes/sounds are.
I have the original and I have the version two in the pearl white.
I still prefer the original. I never use the version two and I will probably sell it. The onboard microphone is useless in my opinion. The battery life is awful and for something that portable it kind of stinks. The microSD is the only thing going for it as I wish the original had that.
I wish I would’ve bought the mini Kaoss 2 instead.
I do have the original mini Kaoss which is a standard in my studio even with higher end gear (and lower too-lol).
I think that these were so underrated and when I bought mine I literally had two other friends purchase for themselves instantly because they were so easy and fun.
I will agree the arpeggiator is really awesome.
It’s a shame that the iOS app does not have arpeggiator.
You would think that of all the iOS apps that Korg has released that can do so much they would throw one on the app.
I love my iPads and my iPhones and I use a ton of apps. Especially Korg apps.. I love your channel and do you ever use any iOS devices? I find we use a lot of the same gear and I was just wondering if you use any.
Thanks for the great videos and I’m jealous of your pink Kaossilator as I always wanted it in pink. I always thought the yellow was ugly and they literally released the pink version six months after the yellow and I certainly wasn’t going to buy another one. That’s why I’m happy when they released version two that it came in yellow or white although it sits a top a extra Little Bits getting little use..
Not that the color matters but there is something fun about the pink.
Oh but the color does matter! You've gotta love your gear, and color is a big part of it haha! Anyway thanks for such positive comments, this message makes me feel really good about doing this channel :) Glynn
The pink is fun looking. I picked up my second today after watching your video and I had only used it once in the last month and it had really expensive batteries in it and they were totally dead. It is the hardest device on batteries I have ever used. I need to start using rechargeable. I am a vapor and I have 4 chargers (and 30 or so batteries for vaping)-you would think I would buy some rechargeable AAs. Lol!
Love your vids!
Old one is good but no metronome and save option is pain in ass.
True. Seems to sound slightly better though. There's no disputing the versatility of the new version though .GF
Woah, 20% dislikes for this video ...was it something I said???
Am I hearing/seeing this right? Is only the old one plugged in and you're using the new one's built in speaker? If so, it could be that.
isnt the kaosscilator pro the newest ?
@@metalloyd666 out of the two in this video the right ia newer.
@Lloyd Kaoassilator Pro " 2010 ", Kaossilator Pro+ " 2013 ", Kaoss Pad 2s " 2014 ".
Wait, what? Your video is great!
they seem to be pretty pointless