The Korg Triton is a workstation synthesizer featuring digital sampling and sequencing created by Korg. All Tritons use Korg's HI Synthesis tone generator . They are available in several models and various upgrade configurations.
The Tritons
All Tritons are based off of the so-called "Classic" Triton. The "Classic" Triton was named "Pro" when configured with 76 keys and "Pro X" with 88 keys. Otherwise its functions and features were the same. The Triton Studio could be fitted with an optional hard drive and CD-R/W drive. All models except the Triton Rack are available in 61, 76 and 88-key configurations. They can also be upgraded with increased sample RAM as well as Triton expansion boards for additional sounds. The Triton Rack was not a keyboard-based synthesizer, rather it was a rack-mountable model, requiring a stand-alone keyboard to control it via MIDI. The Triton "Classic" as well as Studio boasted touch screen capabilities. The Le and Rack, however, used a more conventional display.
In 2004 Korg released the Triton Extreme, which boasted many of the features of the Studio models plus the addition of many previous Triton expansion boards, giving it a broad range of sound. Also featured in the Triton Extreme was Valve Force circuitry, allowing for a warmer, tube amp-like sound. Unlike the previous Tritons, which were white-silver, the Extreme boasted a deep blue color. Like the Triton "Classic" and Studio, the Triton Extreme includes a touch screen interface, along with the usual knobs and buttons.
The Korg Triton line may be seen as the direct descendants of the previous Korg Trinity line of workstations. They are aesthetically and functionally very similar. The Trinity had similar naming conventions with the Triton Classic, with Pro and Pro X being designated to models featuring 76 and 88 keys respectively. The Korg Triton are most comparable to the Yamaha Motif and Roland Fantom.
The Specs.
Triton Le --
2000
32 MB ROM
Sequencer
Sampler (Optional)
62 Polyphony
Triton --
1999
48 MB Wave ROM
Sequencer
Sampler
62 Polyphony
Triton Rack --
2000
32MB Wave ROM
Sampler
60 Polyphony
Triton Studio --
2002
64 MB Wave ROM
Sequencer
62 Polyphony
Triton Extreme --
2004
160 MB Wave ROM
Sequencer
120 Polyphony
