Combis, here we come. Karma-Lab has introduced Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion!, a new collection of 32 original KARMA-fied combis.

For the Korg Kronos, M3, OASYS, or M50 (with KARMA M50 software), this sound set includes everything from grooves and backing tracks to sonic textures, all presented in a wide variety of styles ranging from a mixture of hip-hop, dance, electronica, trance, and techno to ambient, jazz, new age, film, and world music.

Will purchasing Catalyst Volume 1 give you good karma? We're not sure, but we do know it will give you as much KARMA power as possible for a sound pack of this size. Each combi is composed of four complete KARMA modules and eight fully-voiced scenes for maximum variability, featuring extensive control via the KARMA Realtime Controls (eight sliders and eight switches) and the other controllers (joystick, ribbon, vector joystick, eight RT sliders / knobs, and two switches over joystick). In addition, the Kronos's Drum Track has been programmed to add an additional complimentary percussion or drum element in every combi.

Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion! was programmed by Eric. J. Sawyer and KARMA developer Stephen Kay. According to Karma-Lab, the sound set represents hundreds of hours of work, yet is priced at only $1 per combi; the full price of the pack is $32. Along with the 32 combis, Catalyst Volume 1 includes a 71-page User's Guide that provides detailed documentation on each combi, as well as hundreds of tips and tricks on how to get the most out of each performance.

The Kronos, M3 and OASYS versions can be loaded directly into your keyboard, or they can be used with the optional KARMA Kronos software, KARMA M3 software, and KARMA Oasys software. The M50 version requires that you have KARMA M50 software.

About the new release, Karma-Lab writes, "The first chapter in our new Catalyst Series will catalyze your creativity with a burst of inspirational jaw-dropping grooves."

So there you have it. Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion! is now available for $32 from Karma-Lab at karma-lab.com.