Engadget's recession antidote: win a KORG KAOSSILATOR and a copy of Matt & Kim's album "Grand"
By Laura June 
posted May 4th 2009 12:00PM
posted May 4th 2009 12:00PM
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff or companies stop sending things. Today we've got something really special for our musician-readers: a KORG Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer, and a copy of Matt and Kim's album, Grand. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Hooray for free stuff! More information -- and another photo -- after the break.
Huge thanks to Korg for providing the gear!
The rules:
Huge thanks to Korg for providing the gear!
The rules:
- Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
- You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
- If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
- Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) KORG Kaossilator and one (1) copy of Matt and Kim's album, Grand.
- If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
- Entries can be submitted until Monday, May, 4th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
- Full rules can be found here.
About the Kaossillator: The KAOSSILATOR is a new pocket-sized sketch pad that puts a world of sounds and effects in the palm of your hand. Instantly create and play phrases by simply tapping or sliding a finger across the touch pad. And infinitely stack phrases to create musical works as simple or complex as you desire! The portable, travel-friendly KAOSSILATOR runs on batteries or a 4.5v adapter. Use the KAOSSILATOR as a multi-instrumental musical instrument, sample source, live rig addition, or just a fun way to get your groove on.
Matt (of Matt and Kim) on the Kaossillator: "When I was a kid, before i ever played keyboards, I once heard a poly 800 in a friend's basement. Seven years later, when I started playing keyboard, I still remember how bad ass and thick it sounded, so I bought my first Korg. Since then we've used one on almost every song we recorded."
Good luck!
Matt (of Matt and Kim) on the Kaossillator: "When I was a kid, before i ever played keyboards, I once heard a poly 800 in a friend's basement. Seven years later, when I started playing keyboard, I still remember how bad ass and thick it sounded, so I bought my first Korg. Since then we've used one on almost every song we recorded."
Good luck!
I want this
give to ma
I want it!
What is it?
I need this to rock out with my banjo.
Who wouldn't want this?
...and my kazooie...
mememe... Please!!!
I want it so bad!!
pfffffffft.
Nigel Tufnel: The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven and...
me, me, me, pick me.
I would totally be all fffrrrrriiissshhhhhhhhhoooooommmmmmmeerrrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuuuuuzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeee if I won this thing.
STRUMMIN' ON MY BANJO ...
me! me ! I am a gadget lover!! me!!
and I even know what this is :)
A musician's favorite toy!
I want this also.
comment.
i want it
i wanna rock.
i don't really have any synthesizer in my collection of musical instruments...but i sure would like one
maybe even attach it to my guitar
make it happen, engadget.
Ooooooo, I REALLY want one of these!!!
can i have
Hey, music is my life. This may just fit in.
I want one so badly
Fight the recession with synthesized theme music.
cooool
Korg Rocks
Pick me please! :)
Me me me me me me, please!
Yo
me too
This would be NICE!!!
wut.. is it o.o
sweet...stop outsourcing jobs to other countries
i love their song "daylight"
its pretty upbeat, without beating you over the head with happiness. pretty good for making people feel better about this economy. also i think you can get it for free from the Green Label website.
I want this.
Wow, I do need one of these. Thanks Engadget!
Great for my darkfire
I'll be kicking the tight beats with this thing!
I'm really into different kinds of musical equipment like these. This would've been nice to try out.
Yes Please
oh my i NEED this!
woo i love engadget
lets do thiiis
“It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” - Gabriel Garcia Marquez quote
epic, I could use this in my musical workings
this would rock!
me
I'll improve the economy by quitting my job to become a full-time music producer.
My shareholders will see a short-term improvement in corporate cash flow. Such a windfall will undoubtedly encourage them to spend spend spend!
Me, please, so I can give it to my musician friend!
This is one way to get rid of the blues...
shiney