All user reviews of 5/5 for the Korg microKORG

Note 8; not so provided in the abstract, but very well equipped for the price.

UTILIZATION

Note 7; the matrix is ​​a bit dicey, and should be handled with white button settings (there are two) for the μK returns to edit mode in the right line matrix (indicated by an LED). But all settings are accessible from the front panel.

SOUNDS

Note 8; it does not sound "toy".

OVERALL OPINION

We agree, the keyboard laying there like a bad joke, and I grant you, the keys have such a spring, that sound bounces are common (much like a drum roll); its velocity response, although real, is anecdotal, because it is difficult to be determined (it is almost always fully). Some agreements are infeasible. However, this mini keyboard gives this unit a very attractive space which predisposes to nomadic applications. It will do nicely to control a DAW or hardware sequencer as part of a programming step or real time "post-corrected", especially as the essential parameters of the master keyboard were not forgotten.

Its low polyphony also contributes to ridicule again, and relegated to simple plug-in applications, like the supplied microphone, too sensitive to "pops", but its aspects "toy" end there ... In fact, the Sound quality is waiting for you, both in terms of lack of breath and precision audio, as timbral character interesting and triturable. Not very experienced in programming sounds, I will not go into this area, but some presets you confirm that this is a real synth, with inspiring sounds.

Question vocoder, it is certain that 2x8 strips (stereo) will miss intelligibility, but this function is particularly flexible in use. Indeed, it is not limited to modulate the internal sounds with your captured by the supplied microphone voice. The microKorg has a (compatible dynamic microphone mono jack, and line level via switch) modulating input AND a carrier input (Jack mono line-level only). So, more polyphony limitation, since you can map agreements crazy on another synth that generate the carrier, which can modulate anything (of course your voice but also drum machine wave radio, etc ...). But in this case, by treating only external signals, the output level of μK is a little low, but nothing that really undermine the report signed / noise.
These inputs for external signals can also be used to process said signals with the filter and the internal effects (delay + phaser or flanger or chorus). The latter, incidentally, fishing by the lack of precision of temporal settings (delay time and LFO rate to encode from 0 to 127 bananas, not ms or Hz), but they are synchronized by midi note.

Existing very long catalog (always as successfully) and offered at a reasonable price, the μK lets have fun and discover the joys of vocoding in its main forms. But also, with the use of some serious devices (micro HPF + pro + compressor, or samplée voice), can be used for well established compelling applications.

Beware if you are interested in microKorg XL: news I bring you now is to verify (call to users of XL), but ask you to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Indeed, it would have only one external input. Following the switch to activate either the control panel XLR (MIC) or Jack on the rear panel (LINE). You can only use the internal sounds μK XL carrier, which is a lack compared to basic μK! Yet enjoying double polyphony (except vocoder fashion: 4 ditto μK, so eventually agreements crazy ...), double filter strips, sampled sounds and a seemingly keyboard better, the XL n therefore is not so far improved in every way ... μK

Minitouche keyboard
4 voice polyphony
2 oscillator analog modeling DSP
Layer mode
Configurable arpeggiator

Pitch Bend & Modulation
Publisher PC & MAC

128 memories rested

Some complain of limited memory, I personally do not see a problem because the editor korg can save their games on the computer (besides Korg has posted on its website a bank in order to further 128presets those interested)

The minitouches, yeah! just like everyone else, I think it's not great, but let's say for immediate use in standalone is nikel, for the rest there's simply plug a MIDI keyboard! Say it is convenient for the mobile side (I'm not going to see john with my midi keyboard in addition mk!)

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple, yes and no. Let me explain: if we limit ourselves to load presets, and edit basic settings for editing (cutoff, resonance, attack, release) pots, fine.

After it's in the editing matrix that I am a bit put off, not that the issue is complicated in itself, but must look at the category where you want to go, stalling the knob on the right location, I do not find it intuitive .. I mean compared to analog that all controls are in the hands bah hush hush! That said, it still manages to good results quickly, the experience becomes more intuitive with use! This also justifies its price. it makes me want to try the MS2000 to compare.

I bought OCCAZ and without the manual, I have downloaded, but I've always hated to read instructions on pdf! I find it very off-putting! Finally, anyway if you know the basic subtractive synthesis, it comes out very quickly!

In addition, the software publisher provides overcomes possibly burnished the editing matrix.

SOUNDS

While there, bravo! Pleasantly surprised! They are suitable for any style accepting synth sounds. Unlike some reviews I read, I found the presets very good bill (especially vintage / hip-hop / retro), the organ sound VOX to The Doors, or moog bass (eg the bass level I find it downright fatter and warmer than the microbrute (though that is a true analog)
) And lead hip-hop! Very successful! Its also very beautiful fleurtant with certain tones of ARP2600, the beautiful strings! frankly it is downright vst I've tested as good as it is.


I find that that the closest level sound quality, or timbre is the Polysix Korg Legacy Collection, but the sounds anyway mK hotter!



Although some say that mix bah everything is mixed, I think that's still a difference!

After this is a synth, so actually, if you want piano sounds, or rhodes, bah you will be disappointed!

The overall expression seems correct, at least I did not complain to me m

OVERALL OPINION

About 7 months that I have. I flashed over there a long time, but wanted to be on my purchase (I noticed that the shopping whim often regret). I would only advise those who are eyeing on to go even videos youtub. There was also a series that is easily where almost all the presets are played by category. The best is after the test either by yourself!

No, I have not tried other models except vst, and frankly nothing to do! There's a grain, one would think there!

Feature I like least: editing, just laborieurse
Feature I like most: sOOOOOOOOOOONNNNS!!

Bought about 260 €, price excellent quality! I would do this choice live! In addition it is beautiful ^ ^

For specifications, see below.

UTILIZATION

The challenge here was clear: having a maximum patch of modification possibilities for a minimum of space.
When you see the number of opportunities on the same sound, it's really surprising and pleasant.
Surprising because when I bought it, I really do not expect to be able to make as many changes. Nice because even though at first it may seem a little strange (These buttons turn need to go through the different options) you get used to very quickly.
The manual is very clear and well organized.

SOUNDS

The sounds are excellent!
For electronica in any case, I find it really good. The soft sounds are perfect. I have more against evil to produce fat sound, but we'll say it's because it's not really what I want, I have to put the bad will, I'm sure it is possible.
The big plus is the arpeggiator, which is truly exceptional: it is simple, you can do everything, everything is adjustable and configurable.
The effects are good, but I lack of benchmarks, however, they still seem a bit light.

OVERALL OPINION

I received earlier this year, and I waited a little excitement as the reception drops to give the most objective advice possible.
This synth has allowed me to get closer to the sound of analog, for a very low cost and with sounds that I had not imagined possible at the reception.
If one day I got tired (I highly doubt) I could always convert it into MIDI keyboard.

PS: As the level of effects, I can not really give my opinion on the "hit" on the keyboard.
Before, I had to have the rotten pad MC 307, while next door, this keyboard is velvet.

Already for 10 years and this little synth still on sale! Like what remains inimitable ... Characteristics for all said ...

UTILIZATION

I find it very intuitive (question of feeling)

SOUNDS

The sounds are amazing, this machine to a warm grain and super powerful. It is with a microkorg MK1 that can easily recover much sounds JMJ (Oxygen)!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it on its release in 2002 and sold to regret a few years later ... Since it is still for sale I did not hesitate for a second to get one again. At the time it was sold double the price aujoird'hui! I love this little synth, admittedly somewhat cheap but very endearing. It is plastic but still robust. Nordlead with the microkorg is, for me, the best analog modeling synth. A report quality / price ratio! (No screen, mini buttons, plastic) but at this price it is normal ...

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UTILIZATION

Because many opinions have already been given, I'll just explain how I use it

The sound editing is really simple, no submenus more annoying each other.
Without going into too much detail, we realize that this keyboard is very easy to use if only one is given a minimum bother to read the small manual very well explained.
To summarize: two large knobs that select the parameter to modify (eg filter) and 5 potentiometers that alter the parameter (eg, cutoff, resonance, etc..) And all parameters are clearly written on the front of MK. Note the presence of a small lamp called "Original Value" that lights up when you turn the knob on the original value, very useful in case of bad manipulation. This is for the simple part. If you want to make things worse it is clear on the MK 3 sections patches very interesting. They can adjust the sound according to the LFO, the Filter EG, Amp EG, etc.. just like the big synths of yesteryear. Side effects of base: phaser (excellent), flange, delay, together.

SOUNDS

Sounds really suit all styles of electronic music with a very good emulation of vintage sounds.
Velocity is not against not his strong point.
Side effects phaser is really the best of all, the flanger should be reviewed on the other hand (too much bass, muffled sound).
One thing is certain sounds are very hot, we start to laugh saying "a small creature that sends terribly"
The best is yet to test it (as all keyboards) because after all it is a matter of taste.

A few years ago I was challenged to take Oxygen 4 Jean Michel Jarre solely on the keyboard (except for the rhythm) and without external effects, here is the result: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ 8dynftbn2l1oyq7/Oxyg% C3% A8ne% 204.mp3
Note that I have improved since some sounds but I have not had time to re-register.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 years and this is my little favorite with Nordlead 2.

I immediately bought because there is also a vocoder (I never used ironically), it is really big, big sound, very hot (I sometimes reproach him for being too hot) and a price more than correct.

With the experience I not only remake that choice and I intend to keep for years.

Simulation of analog, the idea is the synthesis engine which allows you to recreate the sounds of my old 800 poly.
The easy editing, everything is marked on the synth.
It remains a synth, not looking for realistic piano sounds.
The sound is not Nordlead, but it is not the same rate.
The keys are minis, again a pianist will be more inspired to play on a piano.

UTILIZATION

I lost the instructions at the end of two days, but I have not bought a new one.
Edition very simple, but it happened to tinker live.
more small software is handy for storing your own sounds.

SOUNDS

I make my sound, so I'm happy.
Velocity is not necessarily the strong point.
The sounds are not realistic, it is not a synth player PCM.
Effects are primitive, no reverb, but a delay.

OVERALL OPINION

since I bought it.
I made a hundred concerts, from -27 degrees á 40 ..
carted into the hold of the aircraft, car boot etc ... he suffered, but still works like = reliable.

Yes, I have other synths, but the ease of editing, sound and sound access aus live, that I can not imagine going on tour with another synth.

More for the price, even if it gets stolen, it is not a great problem.

The negative point is the mini keys, which I plant notes at least once or twice live.

I remake that choice without hesitation

for feature, I let you see on the internet. can be easily found.

UTILIZATION

The edition of sounds and effects and rather simple and intuitive and the manual is very clear and explicit. like all synth, it is dificult for someone like me who has never done solfege or taken courses on sound synthesis to make sense of all these parameters available but the manual side and with a little practice it comes quickly.
I invite ailleur those like me who make music to Instint and oreil to read the tutorial on this site prénsent to understand the low sound synthesis because it allows better conprendre each parameter of the synth.

SOUNDS

the strong point of this synth! sounds very good view of the selling price and any easily transportable. Biensur keys can make a toy, but we quickly forget this detail for this focus on what sound comes out.

OVERALL OPINION

I did use a few months in a coupled electro set electribe emx and Kaossilator Pro.
I buy one again when I pourait because it is a very good quality / price ratio.

3 octave synth
audio in (Line and Mic)
Midi in out thru
128 sounds all modifiable
4 voice polyphony

UTILIZATION

easy to use
selection with knobs, departing a bit daunting but with time it fits without problems
the record is very clear
adjustments are made in real time

SOUNDS

His sounds are great if if if ...
they are ideally suited to my expectations
good sound reproduction vintage

OVERALL OPINION

if there is a fault .... keyboard keys can be
otherwise it is perfect for what I did (Vangelis - Jarre ...)
it is robust
exellent value for money

Analog Synth modlisation, the cheapest in nine (I think).
5 pots assigned by two big switches (matrix edition imbitable criterion on the synth. You will enjoy many hours over APRS, we no longer need to read! Regarding mode performance, bin 5 pots is low ... but nothing prevents you from trading while in edit mode while continuing to play the sound. paramtres few "cut" sound when changing .
A small default: the pots are not "infinite", as it must go through the current value of a parameter to change it.
The screen is ridiculous and most of the time displays incomprhensibles stuff. But you get used to it.
At synthse is super full:
-Many waveforms for OSC1, OSC2, but not for good. can modulate OSC1 OSC2 but we also have 2 LFO. The filters are good, ADSR envelope, flange effects, phaser, together.

4 note polyphony "only" but you can get the big big sound (including unison function).
Bitimbral (polyphony falls 2).

Arpgiateur trs nice but a bit basic (5 presets paramtrables little).
Vocoder little used at the moment but quite funny!

For those put off by that edition, there is a good free editor for PC and Mac.

To pay the price (380 new) hard to beat (from OCCAZ).
The note takes account of course the price is not an andromeda either!

UTILIZATION

Good use is clearly not intuitive to beginners. But we have fun so we move speed. I knew nothing of synthse before buying (part vaguely Thor), the sound of Fast Fashion A logical steps by Z (depending on the matrix) is teaching trs .

The manual is average or transcendental or no ch ...

The editor is especially convenient and free!

In addition, the MS2000 patches are used directly (sysex compatible) then made a huge sound bank (see the yahoo forums MS2000).

SOUNDS

Many say it is east techno dance. Finally I want to say Users presets say a. The presets are pretty rotten, and especially in classs catgories compltement absurd!

Korg, why armadillo Fawn indlbile "techno" "electronica" "trance" ... on my beautiful synth?? (More beautiful it is!). Why not put classes such as "low" "lead" "pads" "fx ".?????? It is good for everything from reorganization after the synth in hand.

Otherwise, only to return to the sounds, it's synthse analogue (simulated) so we can get the sounds you want! And they can be greasy, even sinister, even tripe, ... m'tonne it all day this little synth He did not envy other more expensive synths!

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 month now. I hsit with AN1x OCCAZ but to try the microKORG has convinced me. I use it to weird music (style boards of canada) or more components to dress some pop folk (of Grandaddy) ...

Polyphony could be up 6! And a small t squenceur would welcome, but good for 380 today ...

For the feature, I let you go surfing on the manufacturer's website!

I put 7. Why:

1 cheap keyboard
2 ° No fine control over the delay effect
3 ° No control over the degree of distortion

Parcontre without comparison with a VST!! Hundred thousand times better and intuitive.

UTILIZATION

Simple to use and both complicated. This allows me at least, to teach me subtractive synthesis effectively.

Editing sounds is OK. The manipulation of sound in real time is no pb. With practice, you can have real time access to the guts of a sound while playing.

Beautiful!

Being able to connect battery is great! No brainer. A desire to create and op j'appie a button and go!

For several days, I am trying to build me my own bank's (sound "vintage" rather than techno) naked in my duvet, the toes fan-in and a good Senheiser on the head ...

SOUNDS

So there ... What to say. I was skeptical. After trying on a headphone in a poor Parisian shop, I doubted my purchase knowing that the technology is not my thing ... The sound was OK but nothing more than a good plugin like Pro52.

Parcontre. Arrived home. I plug in my Sennheiser ... And nothing to do. And yes! Let it be said, is like a good scratch. The amplification system you choose will be crucial (in this case, on a headphone there's no amp ...). I would say vital importance of system amplification and sound.

I'm going on the weekend with my family (in the shoulder strap in his MK saccoche) and then I plug the guitar amp to my brother (a transistor CARLSBRO 100W). What a surprise ...

I travel all 128 presets and I remember 1 / 5. The rest, I do not see the point.

I decided to create my first sound. WAOW ... What an adventure. I return some settings, I refine ... I give a little more amplitude. Just under intendité ... etc ... And then I end with a sound ... But that would call for her organic ...

No need for a polyphony of 640,000 qd was the sound ...

I record and then I tell myself that I will miss sleep.

The Landemaine I pauffine and create other sounds. Through organs, tablecloths ...

Thanks to the Vocoder and tweaks, not to mention the freeze function, I find myself in 3 seconds with a cello sound formed thanks to my voice ... I propelled into higher octaves ...

The lead ... I instantly with a couple who capsizes LR Delay from left to right ... I turn the knob fully ... The notes are repeated, s'entrejambent ... And I have both hands free to fiddle with the cutoff and reso up and down the spectrum to vibrate in my headphones (subbass at will).

At this point, I decided to apply the distortion to the signal created (having decreased the intensity of the delay of course) ... and décendre three octaves lower (And yes no pb!).

I climb up the attack while leaving a little and then I attack sustain a good bass line funky, greasy, dirty well in fact ...

Sweaty, I stop, and decided that its worth the cost! You understand I'm sure. This formed thanks to his vocal cords ... I believe it.

I could go on for hours telling you about this creative tool. And yes ... This is NOT a toy, tell yourself. It is a creation tool that makes you want to create.

No comparison with any VST I've tried (Pro53, Absynth, Moogmodular ...). There's life in this box! ! ! No need to effect a hundred! The sound as it was the trunk.

NB: I could compare the sound with the VST with the same amplification system.

ps: to try on a guitar amp tube: thrills guaranteed!

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using qques days.

I like it, that's it. Easy to use. Very convenient. Instinctive. Suitable for all types of music "amplified" (rock, alternative, psyche, jazz and other electronics).

The Quality / Sound / Price is confusing ...

If I am flying, I catch the guy, I unscrew the head and the tron ​​chierai him! (While recovering Of course I had to ...)

Compared to the price: great! He did not at all, but many. (Memory, software for editing, running on battery if you will)

UTILIZATION

Editing not too complicated (it was my first synth) + free software in korg, + hundreds of sounds in yahoo groups

SOUNDS

The sound is superb. Simple, one peu'vintage ', but beautiful. Excellent for organ (easy to imitate the instruments of Doors) ... Do not look for trumpet, sax, or piano. There is no why.

OVERALL OPINION

For 6 months. I saw it, and it was love at first sight. (And not too expensive for someone like me, no music).
I NL2X replaced by a keyboard that can do more and more complicated, with a real polyphony.
Finally, I decided not to sell, and I find that really has its own "sound" different from the keyboard.

To advise strongly as the first synth! small box, low price, MEGA fun!

See section "News" for this synth. Much is said.

UTILIZATION

Super simple setup, unlike what you may hear. Just get used MicroKorg logic. APRS, we like it or not.
Edit or sound effects: same as for configuration.
Manual clear and concise. If not ncessaire connate would do the basics of its gnration.

SOUNDS

The sounds are ideal is my kind of music. It ranges from hip hop to electronica. If the triturated bte, we find what we want.
Sounds Are ralistes? No, but it's really not what we asked this little synth.
Drinking effects. I like the delay, and distortion that fits to the sounds of the keyboard.
The filters are largely correct to break down walls at home.
Arpgiator flexible: you can change it in all directions with the knobs and buttons numriques.
Expression drinking but small keys so hard to play. With a keyboard the problem is rsolu matre.
Sound: a will of the big fat bass to rattle through beautiful tablecloths. We can get good sound and it is also a kitsch I prfre in this synth.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months.
Likes: running on batteries, lightweight, compact. Transportable what!
I like least: the size of the keys.
Quality price ratio: Good (OCCAZ bought 300 euros)
In hindsight, I would do this choice. However, the microKORG can not be your only keyboard. He can not do it all the lil FuXeR.

T says it all prcedemment. For my part I find the use of the editor's easier to learn (nothing beats the visual for the viewer with its microKORG 3LED is somewhat limited in this ct

Polyphony limit 4 (otherwise it's in mono timbral 2) is also the limit but with a ducking squenceur ...

UTILIZATION

Configure and edit a bit complex to beginners. I confess that when I bought the microKORG I was not sure how all these parameters can be edited and then when we got the hang of it ... nickel
I was fortunate to have the manual in French (this is not the case for everyone) and it is plutt clear and well done. I AIM edition a chapter on sound. What kind of a tutorial ... too bad ...

SOUNDS

I have no style themselves, but I love the sounds ... how sounds can come out as strong a little like a synth

raliste? uh no! but it is not the intention of the order is the Fast Fashion so why limit its inception ralistes sounds? huh?

I like the bass sounds like less and ground effects "spciaux" Anyway it's a matter of taste. The vocoder is fun no more (not enough bands). The arpgiateur is really thundering! I

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it for a month
- I: ct's compact, its price (325) sounds much the look retro ... I like less the vocoder but it's really to say something
- MODEL None except that a plug-in synth modlisation
- Report qualitprix EXCELLENT!
- No problem I referrer this choice

Mini keyboard, mini button, but its max!

UTILIZATION

I do not use the keyboard often but can sometimes help, as it is complete and has 7 midi controllers (not editable).
the programming is relatively simple for me and I get easily to the sound I want.

SOUNDS

It is great for big bass, leads, and especially the beautiful tablecloths and has a good arpeggiator that hold the tempo with no latency! (Not like the Nord Lead 3 for example).
It is not that great against the vocoder? (Yet it was the selling point is its release?)

If you want to play tracks or all the sounds are doing with the Electone Micro korg here> http://www.01lp.com/musique.htm

OVERALL OPINION

If you buy a 3000 euro traveler mini moog!, But if you like me a few dollars buy a micro korg, it's not a gimmick! He hides his play this little synth ...

It's a little monster dj Describes well

UTILIZATION

Simple, intuitive, not read the manual because it is in German, which I regret

SOUNDS

The sounds are really amazing! This can get out of this toy is phnomnal!!
Buttons on the other hand are for: the concept is good (mini keys), but aa hard time rl perform all necessary ... shame!
There are few sounds, fortunately they are adjustable at will!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months. The bass sounds and some water m'nt great inspiration.
The buttons are too small and too few preset.
He has the look coco!!
For the price there is no comparison.
I would do it selected 100 times!!