kaossilator-v2

name	kaossilator-v2
description	Use when working with the Korg kaossilator 2S dynamic phrase synthesizer — X-Y touchpad, 150 programs, 50 arp patterns, loop recording, audio player, master recorder, microSD storage, and USB MIDI on Linux.
version	1.0.0
author	Hermes Agent
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["instrument","synthesizer","kaossilator","korg","midi","loop"],"related_skills":[]}}

Korg kaossilator 2S — Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer

Hardware

Spec	Value
Dimensions	76 × 128 × 25 mm
Weight	100 g (without batteries)
Power	2× AA batteries or DC 4.5V
Storage	microSDHC (up to 16 GB)
USB	Type C (charging + data)
Touchpad	X-Y position sensing, slider-style
Display	OLED (program, tempo, loop data)
Connectors	MIC IN (stereo 1/8"), PHONES (stereo 1/8"), DC jack

Internal speaker — auto power-off when headphones connected.

When to Use

• Playing phrases on an X-Y touchpad with real-time parameter modulation
• Loop recording performances via MIC IN or internal mic
• Selecting from 150 programs across 7 categories (Lead, Acoustic, Bass, Chord, SFX, Drum, Pattern)
• Using the 50-pattern arpeggiator with swing
• Playing back audio files (WAV/MP3) from microSD
• Recording a full performance to microSD as WAV (Master Recorder)
• Using built-in scales (26 total: Ionian through exotic scales) with selectable root note

Programs

150 programs across 7 categories:

Category	Range	Key Use
LEAD	LD.001–025	Melodic phrases, synth leads
ACOUSTIC	AC.026–035	Pianos, Rhodes, organ, guitar
BASS	BS.036–065	Basslines with filter/distortion
CHORD	CH.066–090	Poly chords, pads, vox
SOUND EFFECT	SE.091–110	Percussion hits and hits
DRUM	DR.111–125	Full drum kits (808, 909, etc.)
PATTERN	PT.126–150	Pre-programmed drum patterns

Full program table with X/Y axis assignments: references/programs.md

Shared Korg program data (all products): korg-programs.md — load via skill_view(name='hermes-music-sampling', file_path='references/korg-programs.md')

Controls

Element	Function
VALUE slider	Select program / adjust parameters
snd button	Recall Program Select screen
arp button + indicator	Toggle arpeggiator / access arp parameters
REC button	Loop recording
PLAY button	Loop playback
new button	Create new loop / access functions
Lock button	Lock controls to prevent accidental touches
Volume buttons	Adjust master / audio player volume

Loop Recording

• REC button to start/stop — records via MIC IN or internal mic
• PLAY button to play recorded loop
• Variable loop length (not limited to 8 beats like V1)
• Edit: trim, adjust start point
• Import/export WAV (16-bit 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz stereo) from/to microSD

Scales

26 scales: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian + exotic (Arabic, Spanish, Gypsy, Egyptian, Hawaiian, Balinese Pelog, Japanese Miyakobushi, Ryuku, Chinese) + interval scales (Whole Tone, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Octave) + special (Bass Line, Combination Diminished, Melodic minor, Major/minor Pentatonic, Raga variants).

Select root note C–B across octaves.

Audio Routing

MIC IN: stereo mini input for external sources. Direct monitoring: input + effect mixed at output. CLIP indicator if input too hot.

Linux USB MIDI

Class-compliant. amidi -l | grep -i kaossilator to detect.

amidi -p hw:X,Y,Z -d  # monitor MIDI