Korg KR-11 Compact Rhythm Box Drum Machine

Korg KR-11 Overview

Bring variety and fun to your music practice with the Korg KR-11 Compact Rhythm Box, a portable feature-packed rhythm machine featuring 126 distinct preset patterns with 14 slots that are user programmable. Select from different musical styles including 8 beat, 16 beat, country, island, rock, blues / R & B, jazz/latin, EDM, 3/5/7, and more.

Playback is provided via the internal speaker or through the 3.5mm headphone and speaker output jack, allowing you use the KR-11 silently with headphones or through external speakers. The unit has two inputs for optional footswitches, allowing you to start and stop playback hands-free. It can be powered with the four AA batteries (sold separately) or with an optional AC adapter.

At a Glance

• Loads of rhythm patterns, matching any genre
• Customization: edit any pattern and save up to 14 extra user patterns
• Intuitive and easy control: just choose your preferred genre, select a pattern, and press the play button
• Finger drumming: 16 velocity sensitive pads and plenty of sounds
• Optional pedal switch enables control over pattern changes, fill-ins, and start/stop functions at your feet
• Headphone / line-out jack is available for external audio output
• Newly developed speaker system and Acoustage Bass technology
• Can be powered using either the AC adaptor (sold separately) or 4 x AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Easy-to-Use Rhythm Playback and Customization

• Simply choose your favorite genre to get started! Each genre includes 14 variations for a total of 126 distinct patterns, as well as 14 dedicated slots where users can easily save their own unique patterns, taking your practice sessions to new levels of enjoyment.
• KR-11 is battery-powered, lightweight, and compact. The built-in speaker allows for easy on-the-spot playing of a wide variety of rhythmic phrases. In addition to fundamental patterns like 8-beat and 16-beat, the KR-11 features specific styles like blues, R & B, and country tailored for guitarists and island styles for ukulele. Beside three-beat patterns, the KR-11 also features more intricate five- and seven-beat patterns. The swing function adds versatility to each pattern, expanding the range of variations.
• The KR-11 also includes a metronome function for fundamental practice, making it an essential tool for a broad spectrum of musicians, including guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and orchestral players.

Expand Your Practice and Performance Options

• An optional pedal switch facilitates start/stop, pattern change, and fill-in operations in pattern play mode, allowing you to effortlessly control the KR-11 without using your hands.
• In Pad Play mode, the pedal switch allows you to play any drum tone for a more authentic drum-like performance (bass drum and hi-hat are preassigned at the factory).
• The KR-11 includes a headphone / line-out jack, providing the option to connect it to a PA, mixer, amp, or other device have fun playing drum phrases through monitor speakers. It is so easy to do small guitar performances when running your KR-11 with a guitar amplifier.

Finger Drumming with Pad Play Mode

• The 16 pads on the unit are assigned drum sounds such as the bass drum, snare, hi-hat, and cymbals. These pads can be used for a great finger drumming experience. The built-in velocity function responds to the strength of pad strikes, enabling the creation of more realistic drum patterns.
• You can also save your pad performances to the user bank, enabling you to play back your favorite patterns at any time.
• Compact, battery-powered, and equipped with built-in speakers, the KR-11 makes it effortless to enjoy performances on the street, outdoors, or anywhere else.

Powerful Sound from KR-11 s Newly Developed Speaker System

• The newly developed speaker system is compact yet powerful, delivering a wide sound range and natural resonance. Additionally, the Acoustage Bass technology helps reproduce the deep bass sound of bass drums.
• Korg s original Acoustage sound technology virtually enhances the bass range, allowing for a mellow bass experience, even from small speakers.