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Korg microKorg 37-Key Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder
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Color | White |
Brand | Korg |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 26 x 6 x 12 inches |
Item Weight | 2.2 Kilograms |
Body Material | Bass Wood |
About this item
- Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
- Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral=2 (max, Split/Dual Mode)
- Voices: 4 voices. Power Supply- DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
- Arpeggiator: 6 types. Outputs: L/MONO, R, Headphones
- Compatibility : Windows - 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 SP2, XP. Mac OS - OSX10.6.8 or later
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Versatility | 4.7 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Portability | 4.9 | — | — | — | 4.9 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
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model name | — | — | LNT511R | MONOTRONDLY | VOLCA SAMPLE2 | — |
connector type | USB Type B | Usb Type C | — | Auxiliary | USB | XLR |
number of keys | 37 | — | — | 0 | — | 37 |
body material | Bass Wood | Bass Wood | — | — | Bass Wood | — |
weight | 2.2 kilograms | 9.6 ounces | — | 0.4 pounds | 372 grams | 2 kilograms |
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Product information
Item Weight | 4.84 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 26 x 6 x 12 inches |
ASIN | B0000WS0SC |
Item model number | MICROKORG |
Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,763 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #20 in Tabletop Synthesizers #9,320 in Music Recording Equipment |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Body Material | Bass Wood |
Color Name | White |
Compatible Devices | マイク |
Connector Type | USB Type B |
Hardware Interface | Unknown |
Number of Keyboard Keys | 37 |
Size | 37-Key |
Battery type | Alkaline |
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Product Description
The MICROKORG boasts the same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine found in korg’s critically acclaimed MS2000 and offers a wider selection of waveforms than any other modeled synth. Oscillator 1 features a total of 71 waveforms. These include traditional analog waves like Saw, Pulse, sine and noise, Plus more unique choices like Vox wave and cross wave. Together they provide a cool selection that can be modulated to produce an extensive range of timbres. In addition, 64 exclusive dwgs waveforms from korg’s classic dw-8000 enable the MICROKORG to reproduce a broad collection of imitative sounds. Sounds like bells, electric pianos, guitars, basses and more that would be difficult reproduce on an analog synthesizer. You can also apply ring and sync modulation from oscillator 2 to create the kind of complex timbres that are the true sign of an advanced synthesizer. Four filter modes are available, offering -12 dB (2-pole) low pass, High pass and band pass configurations plus an extra steep -24 dB (4-pole) low pass setting. All include resonance. Two classic ADSR envelope generators and two midi-syncable LFOs provide the power to shape your sounds. Add a virtual patch Matrix that lets you create advanced modulation settings – routing the Mod wheel to control filter cutoff or pulse width, using an LFO to control panning or amp level, etc. – and you have performance that is unheard of from a synthesizer in this price range!.
Input:AUDIO IN 1,2, Level switch LINE/MIC, [AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE) ], [AUDIO IN 2 (MIC)]
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Customers like the sound quality, quality, performance, and fun of the keyboard instruments. For example, they mention that it has great sounds, it's built very nicely, and it suits their purpose well. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers like the sound quality of the keyboard instruments. They say it has great sounds, the 128 sound bank is a great start, and the ability to create custom sounds using filters. Customers also mention that it's a powerful little synthesizer that has become pretty ubiquitous in the music. They also appreciate the built-in voices and the midi capability. Overall, customers find it to be a fantastic synth and a good beginner synth.
"I really liked the product, great beginner synth. The seller is great!..." Read more
"...The microphone for the vocoder is alright, although it can be a bit wobbly and it will give feedback if you have it too loud...." Read more
"Outstanding mini synth, great for starting out with synthesizers. I hook this up to my Talkbox and audio interface for recording and it's perfect...." Read more
"...Lasted well and sounds great. Vocoder is also a ton of fun." Read more
Customers like the quality of the keyboard instruments. For example, they say it's excellent, built very nicely, and has no flaws. Some mention it'll last a long time and sound amazing.
"...The seller is great! it was marked as “Used” the product came in great condition and with no flaws, with all the synths accesories and manuals...." Read more
"...As for the hardware itself, the microKORG is built very nicely, it doesn't feel at all cheap...." Read more
"...1. vocoder - not perfect but perfect enough and with meaningful parameter controls...." Read more
"...Lasted well and sounds great. Vocoder is also a ton of fun." Read more
Customers like the performance of the keyboard. They say it works well, has a nice sound, and suits their purpose well. Some mention that there are no problems with the unit and that the interface for recording is perfect. Overall, customers find the product to be enjoyable and useful.
"...I hook this up to my Talkbox and audio interface for recording and it's perfect. Two oscillators and 4 note polyphony." Read more
"...It suits my purpose well..." Read more
"...I am shocked at how much this thing has to offer, and the vocoder works well too." Read more
"...of all that this can be adjusted to do, makes it very enjoyable and useful." Read more
Customers find the keyboard instruments fun. They say it has great sounds, and the Vocoder is also fun. Customers also say it's a powerhouse of functionality, and a wonderful tool for releasing creativity. They mention that the experience has been invaluable, and that it gives them a lot of freedom to let what's inside flow out.
"...Lasted well and sounds great. Vocoder is also a ton of fun." Read more
"...what a fun yet professional gem. at this price you wont find another of its kind. i hope you'll be as happy with the purchase as i am...." Read more
"This little synth is a powerhouse of functionality and fun! Since this is my first synth I don't have anything to compare it to...." Read more
"...He is very creative and expressive in music, so this tool gives him a lot of freedom to let what's inside flow out through his fingertips...." Read more
Customers like the presets of the keyboard. They say it has a huge variety of preset configurations, and the vocoder preset is amazing. They also appreciate the flexibility of user programming, and mention that the adjustments are well laid out. Customers also appreciate that the product is simple to set up and easy to carry along.
"...With 128 presets and tons of settings to tweak, there's always new stuff to come up with...." Read more
"...1. vocoder - not perfect but perfect enough and with meaningful parameter controls...." Read more
"...Its capable of a lot and has a bunch of pre-set configurations but to give you a taste of what its like, it takes 30 minutes of research minimum to..." Read more
"...so many presets and versitale arrangment selections. and w/recording options galore, the possibilities seem endless. what a fun yet professional gem...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the keyboard instruments. They say it's the best value synthesizer available, it'll last a long time, and is a real classic.
"...and another for the blanks when you switch instruments...it's cheap, reliable, durable, gets amazing sound and I'm having alot of fun with it..." Read more
"The price is very low. It works very well and is laid out for easy use, but functionality is constraining...." Read more
"The microKORG is without a doubt the best value synthesizer available...." Read more
"...A true joy at a reasonable price. How can you beat that!" Read more
Customers find the size of the keyboard instruments to be small, light, and easy to carry along. They say it's a classic compact instrument that's small enough to carry around with ease, but not so small that operation is difficult. Customers also mention that the synth is packed into a super small package, with great big boy sounds in a compact ready to go package. They also say it has a lot of power in a perfect shape and size, and that it doesn't feel cheaply made at all.
"...2. midi functional3. small enough to carry around with ease but not so small that operation feels awkward4...." Read more
"...The sound engine is surprisingly good and the portability and ease-of-use and repeatability of all that this can be adjusted to do, makes it very..." Read more
"...It is lightweight but it does not feel cheaply made at all. The keyboard does not have full size keys but it isn't really that bad to play...." Read more
"i love this synth. it 's fun to play and small enough so i can take it with me with no trouble at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the keyboard instruments. Some mention that it's easy and quick to get used to, the controls are easy to use, and the basic functions are easy. They say it'll have you rocking out and is manageable. However, others say that it is not user friendly, not for beginners, and that the display could definitely be more user friendly.
"...I found it extremely easy to use and figure out, since I've had experience with software synths and I've watched a lot of videos on the microKORG...." Read more
"...its as simple as unwrapping, your mic, the ac adapter (which both mic & ac are provided), aux cable..." Read more
"...The last part is my only complaint: not super intuitive for a non-keyboardist...." Read more
"The price is very low. It works very well and is laid out for easy use, but functionality is constraining...." Read more
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I found it extremely easy to use and figure out, since I've had experience with software synths and I've watched a lot of videos on the microKORG. So if you have some basic synthesizer/sound design knowledge you should have no trouble figuring this thing out just by playing around with it. The only thing I've had to refer to the manual for so far is how to turn off the write protection so I could save my own sounds, which was no trouble at all.
The microKORG has 128 preset sounds (including vocoder), all of which can be tweaked in just about any way you can think of. They range from standard trance/techno sounds to huge bass sounds to ambient and experimental stuff, pretty much anything a (starting) electronic producer might want. With 128 presets and tons of settings to tweak, there's always new stuff to come up with. Before when I only used software synths I usually ran out of ideas for songs and beats, but I can mess around on this thing for a couple minutes and ideas just pop into my head.
As for the hardware itself, the microKORG is built very nicely, it doesn't feel at all cheap. The microphone for the vocoder is alright, although it can be a bit wobbly and it will give feedback if you have it too loud. So if you plan on really using the vocoder a lot (I don't), you might wanna consider a better microphone.
Overall, this is probably the best entry-level synthesizer out there, for every reason. Although I absolutely recommend it, I recommend it for people who have basic knowledge of synthesizers. If you have no idea how a synthesizer works and you never used a software synth, I would recommend learning about synthesizers and how they work before buying a hardware synth. Even $400 is a big investment. So I definitely recommend this, as long as you're confident that it's going to do what you think it's going to do. As long as you know what you're getting into, this is a great purchase.
1. vocoder - not perfect but perfect enough and with meaningful parameter controls. If you want a good robot voice *as an option in a piece of gear that does more than that* then I think this is a great option. If all you need is a robot voice, it can be found in other less expensive and more intuitive gadgets.
2. midi functional
3. small enough to carry around with ease but not so small that operation feels awkward
4. high-quality materials, comfortable weight, shock resistant (dropped it once already from approximately 4 feet onto a short-hair rug about a month ago with no problems), no super fragile parts other than the goose-neck mic (but I was never going to use that a lot anyways)
5. can load and trigger samples
6. create percussion lines on the fly during performance that are not cheesy (trying to avoid ending up with beats that sound like Da Da Da by Trio) but don't have to be epic
And most importantly, assuming it does everything I want, I wanted to never have to buy another keyboard again, be it to replace, repair or upgrade, which I believe I have pulled off by being willing to spend more money on a This does everything I want it to and there are tons of hidden gems that I haven't unlocked yet.
The last part is my only complaint: not super intuitive for a non-keyboardist. But a little bit of sleuthing (or, dare I say, reading the instruction booklet) is a very small price to pay to unlock all it's arcane secrets - I need the thing for basically 4 functions, which it has, but can also do so much more.