Korg Microkorg Performance Synthesiser
Product Info
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 Korgs 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!
Key features and specifications
- Analog modeling synthesizer - The analog modeling system of the microKORG uses DSP technology to simulate an analog synthesizer. Starting with a variety of different oscillator algorithms (such as the sawtooth and square waves familiar to users of analog synthesizers) you can use the various controls located on the front panel to edit any sound, or to create sounds of your own
- Vocoder - You can connect a mic to one of the microKORG's AUDIO IN 1 jacks, and use it as a vocoder - a device that imposes the spectral character of a voice (or other audio signal) on the sound of an oscillator, producing the impression that the oscillator is speaking
- 128 built-in programs - The microKORG contains 128 built-in programs. When shipped, the TRANCE-S.E./HIT banks contain 112 synth programs, and the VOCODER bank contains 16 vocoder programs
- Process the waveform of an external input source - The waveform of an external audio source can be input via the AUDIO IN 1 and 2 jacks, and processed in the same way as the internal waveforms
- 5. Virtual Patch function
- Modulators and controllers such as filter EG, amp EG, LFO 1/2, keyboard
- tracking, and wheel can be virtually patched (without using actual patch cables)
- to parameters such as pitch, cutoff, and amp. This gives you even more creative
- flexibility.
- Effects to add the finishing touch to your sound - For even greater possibilities, the microKORG provides three types of modulation effect, three types of delay, and an equalizer. The delay effect can be synchronized with the arpeggiator or an external MIDI clock, allowing numerous applications in live performance
- Step Arpeggiator - The microKORG's arpeggiator lets you produce an arpeggio simply by holding down a chord. You can choose from six arpeggio types, and adjust the duration and spacing of the arpeggiated notes. You can also specify whether a note will be on or off for each of up to eight steps, letting you create a broad range of modified rhythms and other effects
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