KORG KR mini - Compact drum machine with speaker, 54 presets, and 16 dynamic pads

KORG KR mini - Compact drum machine with speaker, 54 presets, and 16 dynamic pads

The KORG KR mini is an easy-to-use, portable drum machine that packs ready-to-play patterns, simple editing, and a built-in 2W speaker into a pocket-sized package. It offers 54 preset patterns , 6 user patterns , and 8 songs , with two fill-ins per pattern for musical variety. The tempo ranges from 40 to 240 BPM , and the headphone/speaker and line out outputs let you practice silently or connect to an external system for amplified playback. It features 16 velocity-sensitive pads (volume changes based on tap strength), Pad mode for directly playing drum sounds, Pattern Edit mode for creating your own rhythms, and Chain play for linking patterns into sequences. It runs on 3 AA batteries or an optional 9V DC adapter , with a typical battery life of ≈7.5 hours . Optional foot pedals for start/stop and fill-ins complete the operation—very useful when you're playing an instrument. Dimensions: 165 × 117 × 59 mm . Weight: 372 g (without batteries).

Main features

• Ready-to-play rhythm bank: 54 preset patterns + 6 user patterns; 8 internal songs.
• Smooth performance: 2 Fill Ins per pattern for natural transitions.
• Pads and dynamics: 16 pads with Velocity (volume responds to touch strength).
• Editing and sequencing: Pattern Edit to record your rhythms, and Chain to link patterns and create structures.
• Built-in speaker: 2W × 1 for practicing anywhere.
• Essential connectivity: output/headphones (stereo mini jack) and FOOT SW 1/2 for control pedals.
• Foot Control: Optional PS-1/PS-3 pedals for Start/Stop and Fill In .
• Wide tempo: 40–240 BPM.
• Flexible power supply: 3 × AA or DC 9V adapter (optional, KA-350 compatible).
• Typical battery life: ≈7.5 h with alkaline batteries (depending on use).
• Portable format: 165 × 117 × 59 mm; 372 g without batteries.

Product benefits

• Practice anywhere: The built-in speaker and battery-powered option allow you to rehearse without relying on additional equipment.
• Rhythms with musicality: two fills per pattern and chain playback provide variety and structure.
• Learn and compose faster: create your own patterns in Pattern Edit and play along with the 16 pads.
• Hands-free operation: Control start/stop and fills with optional footswitches while playing guitar, bass, or wind instruments.
• Silence or stage: Practice with headphones or connect the output to an amp/PA to play with others.

Use cases

• Personal Study: Select a pattern, set the tempo, and play along to work on your rhythmic accuracy.
• Classes and rehearsals: Use fills to practice song structures (chorus–bridge–chorus).
• Quick composition: Record a base pattern in Pattern Edit and chain it together with variations in Chain .

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I control it with pedals?
Yes. Connect PS-1/PS-3 pedals to the FOOT SW 1/2 jacks for Start/Stop and Fill In .

Can it be used as a rhythm source in an amp?
Yes. Use the headphone output to route the signal to an amplifier or PA.

Does it have auto shut-off?
Yes. It has an automatic shut-off after approximately 1 hour of non-use (configurable).

Description for projects

KORG KR mini drum machine with 54 preset patterns, 6 user patterns, and 8 songs; 2 Fill In per pattern; 16 pads with velocity function; tempo 40–240 BPM; Pad , Pattern Edit , and Chain playback modes; 2 W × 1 speaker; connections: output/headphones (stereo minijack) and FOOT SW 1/2; power supply 3 × AA or DC 9 V adapter (KA-350 optional); battery life ≈7.5 h; dimensions 165 × 117 × 59 mm; weight 372 g; includes 3 AA batteries for testing.