All user reviews of 4/5 for the Korg microKORG

Nothing to add. I bought this keyboard (250 euros used, almost new .. one case) for lead riffs or bass and the vocoder.

The mini-keyboard, I had a dj with the Korg Legacy. I am not a pianist, guitarist, so I get used to but everything (including what is not terrible). And I have other much better keyboard master of all fawn. I plan to also use it for my guitar sound module Midif.

I am far from being an expert in synthtiseur (I only know software versions) and it is in this spirit that must be taken my humble opinion on the BTE. Also, I'm a fan of the analog 70's 80's that sound

UTILIZATION

The edition sounds: many have talked about it and complained. But do not forget the software publisher's website tlchargeable Korg. And everything becomes clearer.

You connect the MIDI keyboard (I / O) and the software automatically synchronizes the buffer patch with your edition of MK. For someone like me who comes mostly from the world of software plugins, made all the difference. It has a better view of architecture and a graphical interface Bouzin quite enjoyable.
And then, with multiple surfaces MIDI CONTRL, I will not delay me CRER ddi a preset for the MK edition more "intuitive" with knobs and faders (on the Novation Remote 25 such ).

The manual is clear ... for someone who knows the basics of DJ synthse analog type.

I do not like the edition with the keyboard itself but with the software sound-editor of Korg (Mac OS X for me), I put 10.
Unlike linn134, I would recommend a beginners in synthse but with the software publisher and a good tutorial on analog synths.

SOUNDS

What I wanted is a little trick to do on scne what I usually do with the Korg Legacy Collection or the GForce Minimonsta (see Oddity of the same editor). : Very low "fat", screaming leads and webs psychs well filters.

For it was not bad at all. I read somewhere that a silent sense multiple MS-20. The medium I agree, it lacks some features the essential personality of MS-20: the 2nd filter (for a LPF and HPF) and the richness of the patch. Even if the MicroKorg is far from being ridiculous at the modulation matrix.
Are We There Yet even closer sounds "most classic" MS-20 and Polysix from the same (well except for the limited 4-way), at least from what I get done with the VSTi version of the Legacy.
Pass on my POD or a small Vox amp crunch that (for sound leads, not for sub-bass), he has a potato which is well suited what I do (which is a group of rock guitar not Tangerine Dream).

If I compare other VSTi-inspired "analog" I would say even when I came to have warmer sound with the Minimonsta (which in addition has a modulation matrix almost completely te). I would also have an AIM filter "moog-like".

Otherwise it's still the same vocoder that encouraged me the most I pay for this toy (it's not super practical scne with vocoders software) and I admit that I'm bluffing by the quality of sound. OK I used the plugin plutt EVOC20 Logic (20 bands) that can make intelligible voice but great for the MK scne will more than the case (especially as it is not to the daft punk but to synthetic choirs derrire the lead vocal).

In rsum I especially use it as almost monophonic lead synths and vocoder. Surely not to reproduce Fidler (is impossible) the wealth of some VSTi (I agree with linn134, the Legacy Collection is much richer for a pro sound design ... but for a newb, the microKORG is simpler than the MS20).
It is not everything but it's not what I asked.

OVERALL OPINION

Assets:
- Lgret the compactness of the battery operation .. I'm going to the trainer everywhere.
- Engine synthse not so "cheap" you might think (at the same time I heard dj stuff a lot on the MS2000 including professional recordings) . I love the Korg sounds as a general rule even if a will never be worth a real analog era.
- The vocoder thundering given the low number of bands (I did like everyone else, I put an SM58 in the ass instead of micro fun included).
- The possibility to treat (mostly filter) as an audio signal on an MS20 but also simplistic. For Goldfrapp's voice, not bad.
- The arpgiateur is really well thought out (I only know that of the Polysix and the endless possibilities with the environment in Logic Pro). Especially the possibility of each of the eight dye CRER not nice rhythmic figures.
- The current price
- Large vintage buttons

Cons:
- Part polyphony and the filter is far from a Moog, and yet the price goes, I do not see.
- Whether, if the presets. Argh ... y'en goods containers. Now even if you're not a pro at synthse To create its own presets, there are plenty on the web (knowing that you can use the presets made for the MS2000).
- If I quibble (it is for the a), I would say the select banks with "styles": trance, techno, dn'b, vintage, hip-hop ... nase is. I prfr labels by type of sounds: leads, basses, pads, FX, arp ... because it was exactly as I will arrange my own presets.
So nothing rdhibitoire for less.

If I had 4000 euros, I would pay a Minimoog Voyager as everyone
But at the bargain price, I do not know better deal than this MicroKorg. APRs must listen linn134 is something limited but worth the s'intresser programming and pull through full effects. The quality-price ratio even when top.

Some tips to find patches for the MK (and tools to convert the patch MS2000):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/korgms2000
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=18

- Keyboard Type: analog synth modlisation
- Contleurs: any full
- Connectivity: Jack for MIDI .....
- How many sounds: bah far as can be to create.
- Utility mac / pc: and frankly so simple and powerful.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration architecture (this is my first analog synth and I modlisation pig a lot of things in A Day without forcing)
The edition of the sounds is very simple too: just need to tweak or have minimal experience on analog, but a pair of ears and fingers it works well.
I bought OCCAZ without the manual but I am quickly provides otherwise I was going to ct a lot of things important. I Tlcharger a pdf version in French trs clear and simple, even for me who never touch this kind of stuff.

SOUNDS

Sounds ... I play mostly rock and I could find a lot of sounds that stick, if not all sound like analog, I'm still sidr opportunities for the small box and I am still discovering. ..
Well, Obviously with this type of synth not have to look in his raliste (although the organ sounds are bluffing), on the other hand in the register of techno sounds, weird and experimental, has a hit.
I did not test all effects, a priori there is not much, but overall with the thousands of possible rglages was enough to really open a lot of nice things . The VLOC is correct, the keyboard is small and a bit hard but it adapts quickly trs. For now I have no sound prfr just a little low for arpges.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three days, I love to rglages pots and buttons that give the style 70 'It's like I said my first analog synth modlisation, I tried Korg MS2000 a studio, as a quick, APRS and what I read is a equivalent MicroKorg in miniature, so ...
The report quality price seems more than reasonable personal but I did pay only 140, so I am even more satisfied.
If I had the choice again ... srement because I am increasingly surprised at the possibilities of this little box, nanmoins should I try other synths to be sr. Soon I'll try my hand on an Alesis Micron parat that it is not bad either ... In any case, I keep MicroKorg DEFINITIONS.

See product of diss (Enthusiast (e) music, wants to do his job.) It describes the product very well.
editor mac / pc is a slight
poliphonie too small (4touches)
faiblar vocoder (8bandes)
micro shabby home
for the pianist: problem of small keyboard keys

if not from all those little black dots on microKORG is a good keyboard suffers just a design that makes it a little too like a toy while in his heart he knows that c is potentially a great big machine.

UTILIZATION

Getting started with super-fast.
Software pc / mac is a bit light and not necessarily more convenient than the edition directly on the keyboard.
edition especially with the nice keyboard rotary controllers that are really good.
manual is thick and clear.

SOUNDS

The original sounds are generally quite successful.
especially the bass sounds have a hell of a potato.
modulation effects with the rotary controllers is really interesting when one has set its tone.
against by the vocoder is quite low:
one hand the original microphone is quite rotten
other hand the bandwidth will not allow you to do daft punk. (Even with a good microphone, becaufe can remove the original microphone to put in another jack)

OVERALL OPINION

I use the microKORG from a can over a year now.
unlike the appearance of toy piano, once connected the sound system has a good microKORG can quickly peter the house (I repeat especially with bass sounds).
just a pity that he suffer his aesthetic of toy (touch, micro playskool ...)
j'd hesitate with the alesis micron, but the radical sound of microKORG had much rain that its very clean and everything "first class" micron.
value for money is honest but do not hesitate to buy it secondhand, it's a real resistance machine.
at the time when I bought it I would do gladly that choice. Today, with a bit more money you can afford a korg r3, which is not exactly a microKORG microKORG errors.

Damage to the polyphony to 4 voices only when 5 or 6 would have enough t (for example to the real enchantment of Understanding 4 sounds).
Otherwise, it has all the options you need and a MIDI implmentation complte.

UTILIZATION

Simply gnial. It is through this synth that I started programming hardware. We finally understand our shabby SETTING THE VST (I speak for those like me who are in the ns re numrique 100%).

SOUNDS

If custom settings and the machine are ergonomically trs, the fact remains that it's analog modulation therefore lacks a dimension, one grain at a resolution over analog (VCO). It is generally flat and mtallique vst like coming out of the PC. It takes a long process to make something fabulous. Little more to the Audio In and the vocoder, but the same, that sound numriques.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years. Found by chance in 250 easy cash for nickel, I do not do it again yet this choice because of the quality of sound. In its class it dfend trs well.

See data sheet

UTILIZATION

Trs simple, plug and walk, you can grind just enough (at least without too much back in the dtail).

The keyboard is both an advantage, given the size of the microKORG, keyboardists, but will certainly be due to the jouabilit because the keys are small trs ... but rpondent correctly.

The knobs are pretty damn good and can use live (ergonomics, stopping short time between changes ...)

For my part, I use it for home recording.

SOUNDS

There is no sound on the wrong damn Bécanne ... dance sounds are audible (even if it is not my thing)

For my part I have used over-the banks hip-hop, electro and retro ... and the low of almost all styles (trs they sound good with a lot of potatoes ... I did almost no alterations to the mix)

By level against ism is not its use Premire I think. No pianos, vaguely resembling a few tricks of the organ or strings but not trsralistes ... exclude a coverband of Elton John.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years.

+: Sound quality, use, EHJV, the potential changes, the look, the price
-: Banks limited number of sounds, the vocoder (even with a microphone correct)

Trs good value qualitprix

Complter for my palette of sounds, I acquired a rcemment juno-d for sounds ralistes but both compltent trs well for an affordable price.

What type of keyboard? How many octaves?
- 3 synth octaves

How many sounds, effects? What styles? Are they edited?
- 128 different sounds by default, a multitude of effects.
- Yes the sounds are editable.

What controllers (pitch, modulation, sustain ...)?
- Pitch / Modulation.


What connection (Audio, MIDI pedals ...)?
- MIDI / Audio

What polyphony?
4 notes max.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple?
- Yes, we understand very quickly the principle must be on the other hand spent considerable time (and use the manual) to make the turn and to identify the subtleties ..

SOUNDS

The sounds they are suitable to your style of music?
- Yes

The expression is good? (Response to velocity, aftertouch)?
- Although the look and size gives it a look very childish''''This synth is a real "machine-to-kill" if one knows how to use.

The effects are they effective and appropriate?
- Yes!

What are the sounds you prefer, you hate? ...
- Pafait to make big bass good grace, leads the funky thunder, sirens and shrill for the big Gfunk.

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
- 1 year

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
- No

What thing do you like most/least about it?
+ = Its tone, its robustness (in terms of knobs and pitch)

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
- Fairly good although quite expensive.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? .
- Yes

View Factsheet

UTILIZATION

Setting Sounds simple enough, it is fun to pummel the airwaves to create new sounds. Like any analog, it takes a little knowledge to create a sound in the making "express"!

SOUNDS

Sounds ideal for techno-trance, I use this keyboard in a jazz-funk solos pests or ground electro. The effects are not terrible, but the sounds are sufficient in themselves. The term is not the desired characteristic of this type of keyboard.

The microkorg still contains some sounds plant pests (which I did buy that matter) I am not tired, so long as no one hesitates to play pots and so have the sounds live.

OVERALL OPINION

The real concern of this keyboard is its mini keyboard 37 keys, incomprehensible choice from Korg ... m'enfin

Micro Korg, with 3 octaves. Has modulation and pitch control. Also resonance, cutoff, sustain, and tempo controls for synth settings. MIDI and 1/4" out connection. Vocoder accessible. 1/8" microphone input. I have played live with this synth and plugged directly into my Mac to record with excellent results. Largest variety of sounds of any synth you will find.

UTILIZATION

Easy setup, even has MIDI controls. 1/4'' or guitar cord input to easily play through any amp or pa system. Editing the effects is fairly simple. There are already thousands of preprogrammed synth settings. There is a genre selection knob which goes between dance, hip-hop, electronic, house, and 4 other selections to choose from. Once you pick a sound you like you can begin to edit the modulation and pitch from two large controls on the left side of the synth or edit the resonance, cutoff, or sustain with 5 small knobs running across the top right. There is a large manual which I encourage reading because this synth has so many editing effects.

SOUNDS

Perfectly. I use the vocoder and arrpegiator all the time. You can edit the setting on any programmed synth and customize the sound to fit your need. I love the wildcat sounds and airplane noises. There are seriously too many synths programmed on this synth to ever need.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using this synth for 3 years now and I enjoy the simplicity of it. So many different synth modes you are sure to find any sound you will want. My only complaint is that it has small keys and with my hands I will often hit multiple keys at once. This is the only synth I have owned but have used others and the microkorg is the best. I bought mine used for 200. good price for this synth. They are easy to find used, not necessary to buy a new unit.

This unit is jam packed with features (concidering the size) theres all teh effects you would need, great filters and loads of good presets to get stuck into. The keys are a nightmare but plugging an external midi keyboard into it does the trick!

Price paid

£235.99

UTILIZATION

The editability is a little frustrating at times as the main editing controls are split up over two control nobs and the editing list is hard to read in a dark studio. Though it is a small unit so something has to give!!!!

I've had this unit for 7 months and i take it out of the studio some times and it seems fine, dont fancy dropping it though!

SOUNDS

The bass sounds are amoung the fattest around (dont think to much of the preset ones though) and as for the lead!! well for a bit of tech house its amazing!!!!

OVERALL OPINION

All in all its a great machine, I love the vocoder. It would be a full 10 if it had a little more ease. Good though.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: FlyMuzic (January 0-, 2005)