Description
The Korg KR Mini is a compact and versatile rhythm machine designed for musicians seeking effortless rhythm accompaniment anywhere. Lightweight and portable, it features a simple push-button interface for instant access to over 60 rhythm patterns spanning genres including rock, pop, jazz, R&B and metal. With 16 velocity-sensitive pads, users can programme their own beats, adding natural dynamics to every performance. The KR Mini also offers a chain function, allowing patterns and fills to be arranged into complete compositions. Footswitch inputs provide hands-free control, while its built-in speaker and battery operation ensure you can create beats on the go. Perfect for guitarists, bassists, pianists, and wind or orchestral players, the KR Mini delivers professional-feeling rhythms in a pocket-sized format, ready to energise both practice and live performance.
Key Features
- 16 Velocity-Sensitive Pads:
Allows realistic finger drumming, where the force of each strike influences the sound for expressive rhythm creation. - Wide Genre Coverage:
Includes 60 preset patterns and 120 fills spanning rock, pop, jazz, metal and R&B, offering extensive backing options. - Portable and Battery Powered:
Runs on three AA batteries or an optional AC adaptor, and the built-in speaker makes it ideal for on-the-go practice.
Easily Play Rhythm Patterns:
Simply select your desired musical style using the control knob and press play to start a rhythm instantly. The KR Mini covers 8-beat, 16-beat, rock and pop styles, with six patterns per genre. Its lightweight design, built-in speaker, and battery operation make it a convenient practice tool anywhere. Additionally, eight longer song patterns provide extended drum sequences, ideal for accompanying any instrument during rehearsals or performances.
Create Your Own Beats:
The 16 pads are individually assigned to drum sounds, including bass drum, hi-hat and cymbals, allowing for creative finger drumming. Velocity sensitivity ensures natural dynamics, and the chain function connects patterns into original compositions. Fill-ins, loop lengths and playback repetitions can be customised, making it easy to craft complex rhythm arrangements to suit your musical style.
Hands-Free Control and Outputs:
Optional footswitches allow hands-free control of start, stop and fill-ins, keeping your performance seamless. A headphone/speaker output enables connection to PA systems or external speakers, providing flexible sound options for practice, rehearsals or live gigs, all while maintaining the KR Mini’s ultra-compact portability.
Specifications
- Pads: 16, velocity sensitive
- Kits: 9
- Patterns: 60 (54 + 6 user) + 120 Fills
- Headphones: 1 x 1/8″
- Other I/O: 2 x 1/4″ footswitch inputs
- Power Source: 3 x AA or optional KA350 AC adaptor
- Height: 2.32″
- Width: 6.83″
- Depth: 6.5″
- Weight: 0.82 lbs
