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KORG 编曲键盘发展历史（1983-2004）
1983年
SAS-20是KORG第一台编曲键盘产品.这是一架内置可播放电脑模拟旋律的键盘, 并可制造复杂的伴奏. 这也是世界上第一台带这种自动伴奏功能的键盘.而且它还可以自动识别和弦.
The SAS-20 was Korg’s first arranger keyboard. A built-in computer analyzed the melody played on the keyboard, and generated a complex accompaniment. This was the world’s first auto-accompaniment function of this kind added to a keyboard. Also, a more traditional chord recognition system was included.
1993年
KORG在1993年发布了自己第一台专业编曲键盘i3. 它也是KORG庞大的智能编曲键盘系列中的第一个产品.在当时,自动伴奏键盘主要是为家用而设计, 但i3改变了自动伴奏键盘的定位.i3的音源是取自用在KORG专业合成器中的AI2合成引擎.它使i3成为一架完美的专业级键盘. KORG再一次成功了, 因为i3它高品质的声音. 它还内置了多轨MIDI音序器, 自动伴奏和曲风, 让演奏者可以把i3当作一个自动的乐队伴奏工具, 并提供了和弦识别系统,大型的显示屏,弯音/调制操纵杆和全面的自动伴奏各轨的模拟音量控制.全新的背景音序器功能可以在自动伴奏的基础上轻松完成新乐曲的快速创作和制作.
Korg introduced its first professional arranger in 1993 with the i3 model, which proved to be the first in a huge series of Korg ''''''''''''''''interactive'''''''''''''''' products. Until that time the auto-accompaniment keyboards were designed primarily for home use, but i3 changed that. Its tone generator was an AI2 engine coming from the renowned Korg synths, which made it a perfectly useable ''''''''''''''''pro'''''''''''''''' keyboard. Once again, a Korg keyboard succeeded because of the quality of its factory voicing. It also retained a multitrack MIDI sequencer, Styles and Arrangements that allowed players to use it as a band-in-a-box or compositional tool, improved chord recognition with a big graphical display, a joystick and analog volume controls for each accompaniment section. A new Backing Sequence feature provided also for easy creation of new songs based on styles.
1994年
KORG公司发布了i2, 这是i3的76键兄弟版本,并加入了全新的钢琴音色.
The company introduced the i2, an i3 "on-steroids" with a 76-note keyboard and a new Piano sound.
1995年
1995年，i3的改进版本发布，这就是KORG i1。i1引进了88键全配重键盘，和超大波形采样的钢琴音色，以及预置琴内的扬声器。一些新的伴奏曲风被加入到i1中，其他方面则和i3基本相同。
In 1995 a further improved version of i3 was introduced: the Korg i1, that included an 88-note weighted keyboard, a huge piano sample, and built-in speakers. Other features were similar to the i3, even if new styles were added 同一年中，还出现了i系列的另外几个带内置扬声器的型号。
During the same year, other "i-series" instruments with built-in amplification appeared:
i4S（S代表Speakers，即扬声器的意思）。i4S就好象一架带扬声器的i3，但功能方面逊色于i3。
The i4S (where "S" stays for "Speakers"). This keyboard was something like an i3 with speakers, but with a smaller feature set.
i5S则是i4S的更低一级型号。塑料琴身和底盘，以及缩水的功能。但加入了一些新的音色和节奏。
The i5S was a scaled-down version of the i4S, with a plastic chassis and a reduced set of features. Some new sounds and styles were added.
i5M音源也发行在同一年中，功能方面和i5S近似，但是没有扬声器、键盘、弯音/调制操纵杆。这个产品尤其受到了手风琴演奏者的欢迎，因为里面有很多传统的节奏和音色（和i5S相同）。
A module called i5M was also introduced, with specifications similar to the i5S, but with no amplification and, obviously, no keyboard and joystick. This product was really appreciated by accordionists, happy to discover at its heart some added traditional styles and sounds (shared with the i5S).
在1995年，歌手们非常欢迎“智能互动式人声合唱”这项功能，它可以根据现场演奏的自动伴奏和弦而自动产生人声的和声效果，或者被录制为歌曲的背景轨。在二手设备市场中，由于其出色的性价比，这始终是最好卖的。
In 1995, singers also welcomed the "ih Interactive Vocal Harmony", that allowed for creation of vocal harmonizations, starting from chords played live in Style mode, or recorded in a Song''''''''''''''''s track. This unit is still a best-seller on the second-hand market, thanks to its excellent price/quality ratio.
1996年
在1996年，KORG没有发行任何新的编曲键盘类产品或与其相关的产品。然而，KORG在意大利创建了一个新的意大利研发分部，主要致力于高级娱乐表演型键盘。研发实验基地设立在欧西摩，靠近意大利东部城市安科纳，意大利的中东部，是一个具有强大的传统乐器制造业的地区，特别供应给欧洲市场和消费者。
During 1996, Korg did not introduce any new arranger or related product. However the new Korg Italy R&D department was established in Italy to keep focus mainly over entertainment keyboards. The laboratory actually take place in Osimo, near Ancona, in the center-east part of Italy, an area with strong traditions in musical instruments manufacturing, and was intended to support especially the European market and customers.
1997年
iX300互动式智能音乐工作站发行，它又回到了没有扬声器的设计中，但KORG为它配备了新的音色和超过100个节奏曲风。
The iX300 Interactive Music Workstation was introduced, back to a unit without speakers but offering new sounds and more than 100 styles.
1998年
这一年，KORG意大利研发部推出了它们第一批的2个型号产品。
This was the year the first two products from Korg Italy appeared:
iS40包含了全新的音色（在这些音色中，包括一个华丽的立体声大钢琴采样），全新的节奏（128个），和几个新的功能。其中最受欢迎的的一个功能就是键盘设置存储功能，它可以随时调回各个轨的设置。
iS40 included new sounds (among them, a gorgeous stereo piano sample), new styles (128), and several new features. One of the most appreciated new features, Keyboard Sets, allowed for immediate recalling of keyboard track settings.
iS50是iS40的廉价版本，和iS40相比，iS50只是缺省了很少的几个功能。
iS50 was the low cost version of iS40, lacking just a minor number of features from its bigger sibling.
这两个新型号为KORG这个品牌带来了革新、出色的音色，合理的价格。此外，它们还拥有了获奖的全新外观。
These two new-entries added to the most important values traditionally associated to the Korg brand name, innovation and great sounds, a reasonable price. Plus, they boasted a completely new, award-winning look. 在同一年，i30互动式智能伴奏音乐工作站发行，这也是第一台配备触摸显示屏的编曲键盘。i30没有扬声器，64复音，有着比iS40更多的音色。
During the same year, the i30 Interactive Music Workstation was introduced, claiming to be the first arranger featuring a Touch Screen Display. This model was speakerless, 64 notes of polyphony, and included some more sounds compared to the iS40.
1999年
KORG发行了i5M音源的继任型号：i40M音源。性能和iS40基本相同（显然它没有键盘和弯音/调制操纵杆），但内置了人声合唱功能。而且i40M包含了3种不同的预置MIDI设置，可以更方便的连接手风琴。
Korg introduced a successor to the i5M: the i40M module. Specifications were similar to the iS40 (obviously, with no keyboard or joystick), but included a Vocal Harmonizer as standard. Furthermore, the module included 3 different pre-programmed MIDI setups, to make connection with various accordions even easier.
iS35是iS40的全新版本，二者性能相同，但加入了人生合唱功能。
iS35 was a new version of the iS40, featuring the same specifications, and adding a Vocal Harmonizer as standard.
iS50B和iS50的性能相同，但琴身颜色被设计为深蓝色。
iS50B boasted the same specs as the iS50, but in a Dark Blue chassis.
2000年
在2000年，KORG的一个全新系列发行：Pa系列。2000年12月，KORG发行了这个系列的首个型号：Pa80。Pa80拥有极好的来自获得大奖的Triton系列工作站合成器的音色，由世界各地最好的音乐人制作的风格各异的音乐伴奏曲风，多任务操作系统，和革命性的双音序器设计。这个新产品将把音乐制作者带入到一个全新的境界。
A new range of arranger from Korg was introduced in year 2000: the Pa Series. Pa80 was the first model introduced in December 2000 with a stunning sound inherited from our award-winning Triton, a wide selection of highly-musical Styles made by some of the best musicians in the world, a Multitasking Operating System and a revolutionary Dual Sequencer design. This new keyboard will bring the benefits of Korg''''''''''''''''s stunning songwriting and music production/performance to a whole new generation of musicians.
2001年
KORG 发行了新的Pa60专业编曲键盘，缺省了如采样器和人声合唱扩展板等性能，除此之外，它和顶级的Pa80没有任何分别。
The new Pa60 Professional Arranger was introduced. Apart from fewer features like sampling and Harmony Board compatibility, it is same instrument as the "top-of-the-range" Pa80.
2003年
在这一年中，一个全新系列的编曲键盘产品发布，首先是旗舰型号Pa1X Pro专业编曲键盘。它蕴涵了电子乐器领域中最先进的技术，它标志着KORG再次回到无扬声器的设计--为录音室使用而设计的互动式智能编曲键盘。它也同时标志着KORG和专业录音室器材顶级品牌TC-Electronic的合作正式开始。
During this year, a new line of professional arrangers debuted, starting from the flagship - the Pa1X Pro Professional Arranger. Including some ot the most advanced technologies available in the musical instrument world, it marked the return of Korg to the speakerless, studio-oriented interactive composer type of arrangers. It also marked the beginning of a factive cooperation with the renowed studio gear manufacturer TC-Electronic.
2004年
Pa1X Pro发行不久，Pa1X专业编曲键盘发行。这是一个带扬声器的Pa1X Pro的缩小版本。
Short after the launch of the Pa1X Pro, the Pa1X Professional Arrangers was introduced. This is the speaker-fitted, shorter-scale version of the Pa1X.
在奢华配置的顶级系列Pa1X Pro的发布以后，KORG发行了其有史以来最经济的编曲键盘--Pa50编曲键盘。除了低廉的价格定位外，它的大部分功能都和Pa60相同，标志着它是一个经济型产品。
After the top-of-the line, ultra-luxury Pa1X Pro, Korg release its most inexpensive arranger ever - the Pa50 Professional Arrangers. Despite the low purchasing price, it boasted most of the same features of the revered Pa60, making it a true bargain.
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