Korg Limited-Edition microKORG Black

The very successful and highly desirable microKORG synthesizer/vocoder is now available in a limited edition version featuring reverse keys. With its unique, easy-to-use interface and incredibly big sound, this little beast now looks even funkier than ever.

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.

Powerful synthesis

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!

Classic vocoding

The microKORG includes an 8-band vocoder with many advanced features. You can capture and “freeze” the formants of your voice, and then play it across the keyboard, or shift the formant frequency to make your voice sound male, female, like a child or just plain wacky! Best of all, the microKORG comes with its own microphone so you can start having fun right away.

A full range of effects

Three types of modulation effects (chorus/flanger, phaser, ensemble), three types of delay effects (stereo, cross, L/R), and a two-band equalizer add the finishing touch to the microKORG. The delays can be synchronized with the arpeggiator or to an external MIDI clock – a great feature for live performances or for laying down tracks. All effects can be edited to create your own, unique sounds.

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Specifications

• Programs/Combinations
  • 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: Voices: 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 function
• General Specifications
  • Programs: 128 programs
  • Effects: Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), Equalizer
  • Arpeggiator: 6 types
  • Keyboard: 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
  • Inputs: AUDIO IN 1, and 2
  • Level switch: LINE/MIC, [AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE)], [AUDIO IN 2 (MIC)]
  • Outputs: L/MONO, R and Headphones
  • MIDI: IN, OUT and THRU
  • Display: 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LED
  • Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
  • Power Consumption: 6.4 Watt maximum
  • Dimensions: 20.63"(W) x 9.13"(D) x 2.76"(H) / 524mm(W) x 232mm(D) x 70mm(H)
  • Weight: 4.85 lbs./ 2.2 kg
  • Accessories: AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA), Condenser Microphone