Kaoss Physics is fascinating to watch and offers a unique modulation source you won’t find elsewhere. If you prefer, the Physics element can be disabled and the Kaoss pad can be used as a more traditional X‑Y pad. These can be assigned freely in the modulation matrix. Triggers can also come from sources like note‑on, mod wheel and even the Kaoss modulation itself.Īll of this generates four streams of modulation: the X and Y positions, distance from centre and angle (relative to X‑axis). Speed and direction will give the ball its starting inertia and you can tinker with friction, tilting of the X‑Y pad and slowing down or speeding up time. You launch the ball by flicking a finger across the X‑Y pad. Some presets introduce a third dimension (height) which can cause the ball to roll down a hill or into a valley. These range from simple bouncing ball algorithms, to planetary gravity simulations and endless wall‑less spaces (old‑school gamers, think Asteroids).

There are over 70 presets which will determine how the ball behaves once thrown.

It works by giving you a ‘ball’ that you can throw around the two‑dimensional X‑Y pad. Kaoss Physics adds an element of gravitational physics modelling.

Kaoss Pads are a well‑established part of Korg’s back catalogue, but we’ve not seen one in a while.

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