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On the microKorg interface, you have: a volume control in the top left hand corner;
an arpeggiator button below it in which the arpreggiator options can be changed via the Edit Select 2 knob;
an octave shift as the synth only has three octaves and a 4th C at the top;
a pitch bend wheel ... Read review
Korg MicroKORG Analog Modeled Synth/Vocoder State-of-the-art analog modeling and ... more
multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect fo...
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Korg MicroKORG Analog Modeled Synth/Vocoder State-of-the-art analog modeling and ... more
multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect fo...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Korg microKORG 37-Mini Key Synthesizer/Vocoder: State-of-the-art analog modeling and ... more
multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfec...
The microKorg combines functionality and sound quality with a huge portion of fun. Despite ... more
its unique compact design, the small synthesizer still offers professional features. Handling the device is child's play. Quite simply anybody can create the wil...
Advantages: Lots of choice, fun to edit and play about with Disadvantages: When changed program number, audio cuts out
The microKORG is a very old but still good synthesizer to use. It is considered the beginner's synthesizer.
It has 37 keys and 128 voices on it. You select these 128 voices via the Program Select knob which can switch it to the 8 options given which are: Trance, Techno/House, Electronica, D'n'B/Breaks, Hiphop/Vintage, Retro, S.E./Hit and Vocoder. There is an Side A/B button, so you can switch between the 8 program numbers given on ... ...voices (8*8*2=128). The LED is show as, for example A21, which means A (Side chosen), 2 (program selected via knob), 1 (program number chosen).
On the microKorg interface, you have: a volume control in the top left hand corner;
an arpeggiator button below it in which the arpreggiator options can be changed via the Edit Select 2 knob;
an octave shift as the synth only has three octaves and a 4th C at the top;
a ... more
The microKORG is a very old but still good synthesizer to use. It is considered the beginner's synthesizer.
It has 37 keys and 128 voices on it. You select these 128 voices via the Program Select knob which can switch it to the 8 options given which are: Trance, Techno/House, Electronica, D'n'B/Breaks, Hiphop/Vintage, Retro, S.E./Hit and Vocoder. There is an Side A/B button, so you can switch between the 8 program numbers given on each side, giving you the ability to choose between 128 voices (8*8*2=128). The LED is show as, for example A21, which means A (Side chosen), 2 (program selected via knob), 1 (program number chosen).
On the microKorg interface, you have: a volume control in the top left hand corner; an arpeggiator button below it in which the arpreggiator options can be changed via the Edit Select 2 knob; an octave shift as the synth only has three octaves and a 4th C at the top; a pitch bend wheel in which the bend value can be changed in the pitch option via the Edit Select 1 knob; a modulation wheel in which the modulation can be changed in the Mod Fx option via the Edit Select 2 knob; a write button, which only works by hold the shift button and the 8 button, switching the protection to off by turning the cutoff knob to the left; a shift button, which can be used for protection or other things shown in the manual; the Edit Select 1 knob from which you can switch to Voice, Pitch, OSC 1, OSC 2, Mixer, Filter, Filter EG, AMP, AMP EG, LFO 1, LFO 2, and more options if used for a vocoder; the Edit Select 2 knob from which you can switch to Patch 1, Patch 2, Patch 3, Patch 4, Mod Fx, Delay, EQ, Arpeg.A, Apreg.B, Global and Midi; a Timbre Select/Formant Hold button which can be used to thicken textures when use for unison synths and a Cutoff/Resonance/EG Attack/EG Release/Tempo knob.
On the upper edge of the synthesizer, it has a DC 9V/6A at inverse polarity, a standby/on button, Midi Thru, Out and In inputs, a volume knob for both Audion In 1 and 2, a Line input for Audio In 2, a mic/line switch button for the Audio In 1, a Condenser mic input (size of a normal laptop microphone input), a Dynamic mic input (XLR to 1/4" Jack is useful), a left and right output (for live stereo feel) and a headphone output.
The synth presets within the microKORG are very good. My personal favourite is A14, when on a unison, which can be changed by going to Voice, and changed the EG Attack knob to "uni".
The vocoder is a perticular main feature of the microKORG. Most microKORGs come with a detachable microphone. As I got my one secondhand, I did not recieve one. But i found that putting a Shure SM-58 via a XLR to 1/4" jack lead in the Audio In 1 input, you can get an amazingly crystal clear sound of the vocoding effect. Try using the given information on A86 on a low octave, preferably when the octave shift reaches orange on the left side.
Many popular artists such as Enter Shiarki use it for their music. It is a handy synthesizer, realatively light, and fun to use. I recommend it for all keyboard players who are intersted in taking up the synthesizer side of keyboard playing and for any bands startings up.
Advantages: CHeap, good for begginner/pro, can get some good sounds if you know what your doing Disadvantages: Hard to use for begginner, not as sturdy as it could be
The microkorg is great for either beginners or professionals. It features 37 keys and 127 programs that are user-rewritable, giving you a lot of variation. These sounds range from electric pianso, basses , guitars, bells, synth pads etc. The different sound sections include - Trance, Techno/House, Electronica, D'n'B/Breaks, HipHop/Vintage, Retro, S.E Hit, Vocoder. All of these sounds are great to the beginne to play with, but when you start to actually ... ...to get the sound you actually want. It is possible but takes a lot of tweaking. The keys on this thing are quite small compared to other synths so if you have 'big' fingers it can be difficult to play at times! For the price this synth is very cheap, especially as it has a built in vocoder. But like the most of the sounds this is something you are only going to use once or twice! If you know your stuff you can get a lot from this synth, but it will ...
joeyerr 20.05.2009
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Advantages: lightweight Disadvantages: too many - look at the review..
The microKORG is one of the best selling synthesizers worldwide and has been used by several electronic bands such as Enter Shikari and Massive Attack.
The box simply contains the tiny 2kg microKORG itself, the vocoder microphone, power supply and manual. Users may at first be surprised by exactly how small the product is if they haven't seen it in real life before. It has only 3 octaves, and the keys are reminiscent of those found on a toy keyboard. ... ...any Bach or Beethoven on this baby, as it is almost impossible to get any articulation or expression in the cheap, plastic, weightless keys.
The preset sounds that are supplied are the epitome of mediocrity. On the other hand, the modulation wheel on the left of the keys is extremely handy and easy to use. However i felt that apart from the modulation wheel, it was very hard and complicated to change any of the attributes of the sound - mainly because ...
brunocrosier 07.06.2008
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Advantages: Much fun for money, fat sounds Disadvantages: Small springy keys, trancy presets may turn people off
Toy looking, but quite a beast in a little box. It seems to have the same engine as the much larger MS2000. The presets are not for everyone, but with the free downloadable editor you can create your own sounds, and they are awesom. You can also use presets from the ms2000 which are available on the web. Plug the output in a good stereoset, with a sub-woofer if you have :-p and you will be surprised. The vocoder is good, the microphone good enough ... ...as carrier as modulator, so it's possible to let external soundscouces be modulated by other soundsources. The keys are small and springy, but there's midi-in and out, so can use an external keyboard if you have. Whatever the musical value, my fun/money factor was higher than with many other devices! ...
gerardhvisser 29.12.2008
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Advantages: amazing sounds, with real depth and realness Disadvantages: limited polyphony and memory bank, small keys
I have seen this piece of kit on stage with so many musicians ranging from the killers to my humble self. This instrument does come with some limitations, but what do you expect for something so small. Sometimes as a 4 note polypony but if you combine oscilators this can quickly turn into a single note instrument. but the range of sounds are amazing and after a quick flick through the manual youll find something you love. When creating digital music ... ...enjoyed using the arpeggiator and the build in effects.
the only problem i have with this instrument is the keys are very small and seem cheap compared to the rest of the instrument, but this can easy be midi controlled by another keyboard of ful size.
i have played too much with the vocoder part so i cant comment. ...
stejohn 24.08.2009
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State-of-the-art analog modeling and multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect for the performer, producer, computer musician or beginner looking for an affordable synthesizer. The new microKORG delivers the quality sounds and features you expect from Korg at a price that will astound you.Features:* Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System* Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral:2 (max, Normal/Dual Mode)* Voices: 4 voices* Sound Source: 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator, Multi Mode Filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF), EG x2, LFO x2, Virtual Patch x4* Vocoder Program: 4 voices* Sound Source: 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x1, LFO x2, 8 Channels vocoder, Level and pan of each channel can be edited, Formant Shift functionTechnical DataGeneral Specifications: Programs: 128 programsEffects: Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), EqualizerArpeggiator: 6 typesKeyboard: 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)Inputs: AUDIO IN 1, and 2Level switch: LINE/MIC, Audio In 1, 2 (LINE), Audio In 2 (MIC)Outputs: L/MONO, R and HeadphonesMIDI: IN, OUT and THRUDisplay: 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LEDPower Supply: DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)Power Consumption: 6.4 Watt maximumAccessories: AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA), Condenser MicrophoneDimensions: (W x D x H) 20.63\ x 9.13\" x 2.76\" (524mm x 232mm x 70mm)Weight: 4.85 lbs. (2.2 kg)"
