Korg has been the leaders in synth and workstation production over the last few years with their Triton range and in 2006 there is no reason to suggest they don't hold this title. Korg at the moment make 4 different models of Tritons:

• Triton Le
• Triton Extreme
• Triton Rack
• Triton Studio

All these models are based around a similar design and are have great sounds and lots of them. I personally own a Triton and the thing that I most love about it is that it has everything I need and it's all quality. There are a lot of synths out there that may have a lot of sounds but the sounds are very ordinary. With the Triton you have quality all round. Anyway let's talk about the features of the Korg Tritons.

Korg Triton Le

The Triton Le is the entry level synth of the Triton series. It takes all the best features of the Triton range and compiles it into a cost effective product by where you get a top quality synth without paying a lot of money. The Triton Le comes in 3 different sizes - 61 key (list price US$1860.00), 76 key (*), 88 key (list price US$2466.00). The 88 key Triton Le comes with a fully weighted grand piano keys and comes with an extra 16mb grand piano sample set.

Korg Triton Extreme

The Triton Extreme is the next model up from the Le and is the newest model to the Triton series. The Triton Extreme takes synths and workstations to a whole new level, its comes with a vacuum tube processor, USB CD burning and data sharing, compact flash storage and all the standard sounds and features of a Triton. Like the Triton Le the Triton Extreme comes in 3 different sizes - 61 key (list price US$2800.00), 76 key (list price US$3150.00), 88 key (list price US$3600). The Triton Extreme is a great synth/workstation if you want high performance and require enhanced features.

Korg Triton Rack

The Triton Rack is a rack mount version of the Triton series. It allows you to use all the functions and sounds of the triton series with any piano, keyboard, midi controller or other compatible synth. In terms of features the Triton Rack comes as a compact 2 space rack mount unit and contains 8 EXB-PCM expandable slots to add expansion boards. Its also allows you to have access to 2057 programs and 1664 combinations at any one point - including 256 GM programs and 9 GM drum programs. At a list price of US$2500.00 it is a great option is you already have a piano or keyboard that can act as a controller and you don't want to spend the big $$$$ for a Triton Studio or Triton Extreme.

Korg Triton Studio

The Korg Triton Studio is the top model of the Triton series and contains all the bells and whistles you could imagine. From initial recordings on the Triton Studio to creating audio CDs, from over 3000 programs and combinations combined, and with a 48 Mbyte PCM ROM (including 429 multi-samples and 417 drum samples) the Triton Studio is leading the way in the synth and workstation world. You Name It, It Has It! Like the Triton Le and Extreme, the Triton Studio comes in 3 different sizes - 61 key (list price US$3400.00), 76 key (list price US$3800.00) and the flagship of the Triton range, The Triton Studio 88 key (list price US$4200.00). If you are after THE BEST in synth and workstation technology than you can not go past the Triton Studio Range.

* - 76 key Triton Le is hard to find a price on since very little of them are sold.