quality of KP3 effects

hello

how do you find the quality of Korg KP3 effects when compared with some rack multi-effects? do they sound classy or is the kp3 only a toy for real-time weird effects?

i own one i don't know if i should buy some multi-fx for my synths...

cheers

anybody out there?

They aren't the quality of most rack effects. A lot of the stuff is grainy and has it's own obtrusive quality. Great for live play. Won't replace your lexicon.

They are fine for their intended use - ie DJing and for effect with alot of motion in them. If you try to use it for something stupid like adding ambience to vocal/accoutic recording, then it will probbaly sound like {censored}, unless of course its exactly what your after.

My daily reference for rack effects are TC Fireworx, TC M-One XL, TC D-Two etc, so that sets the bar quite high - ie they are in a complete different price range.

Actually I find the KP3 to be a good compliment to the fireworx as it also serves as a very useful midi controller for it.

Ive only really ever use its effects in DJ type context - ie not nescessarily DJing, but while mixing stems etc.

The key thing about it is its simple real time controllability and that makes it very useful in scenarios where a comparably priced and probably better sounding quality fx box would just be a pain, but as I said, its also a good compliment to a higher end fx box if that fx also has good midi control options.

I wouldnt consider one as my only fx device for production, however as my only fx device for DJing - then yes - certainly.