All user reviews of 5/5 for the Korg microKORG

Soft on mac: nickel
Keyboard MiniTouch: get used but you get there.
Sounds good to edit by hand must play with the big wheel constantly so the sweetness is in order to avoid damaging the wheel quickly.

UTILIZATION

Must read the manual because it is a pretty good synth full and there is no magic must overcome the beast.

SOUNDS

Sounds: excellent. We can make clear the dirty fat. Very good for leads, pads, basses, etc. .. It is very eclectic.
Once when a little synth do everything it has its limits. My juno is slamming bass and lead more fulfilled more harmonic.
In any case it sounds to you to draw.
The effects are very good.
The vocoder very playful but I confess, I do very little emissions.

OVERALL OPINION

4 years ago and really auncune fatigue and it has nothing to envy the big brother.
Beautiful animal!

I have been robbed

A little thing full of tips and tricks
Highly manoeuvrable
Versatile
Polyhonie to 4 keyboard sounds adequate stage or studio extra polyphony and further by the MIDI system

So light and small!

Alim and micro-gooseneck fragile knobs concrete.
Call sounds perfect
Storing edits simplissime
Arpeggiator basic but effective and extremely simple to use
Vocoder effective at its

IT IS NOT A 20 OR A MOOG MS !!!!!

THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL SUPER TOY !!!!!

Because if it takes time its possibilities are more diverse than it appears at first

UTILIZATION

Read manual
Ergonomics simplissime

SOUNDS

What he proposes, he does it 100%
And his sound is in this spirit
Report Size / Weight / Quality / Price ideal

OVERALL OPINION

At the time I bought with her little bag of office, I have not found better.
It can be put anywhere, even on a shelf train or plane because it runs on batteries without being too greedy.
The MIDI was impeccable
Tested with a better mic, the problem of rapid saturation with vocoder has completely disappeared

I fear the asshole that I stole it does not even know to use it, I hope he will sell it to a good musician broke.

I am very sorry and do not know what to take instead, for fear of not as much fun with his successor.

One little thing means: small buttons and the side all plastic. But for that price, you can not expect better. Even if "it is light and seems a bit fragile, it is still quite tough, as even if mine morfle regularly during live performances, he has not given a single sign of weakness.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to take in hand. on the other hand it is better to edit the sounds using the software supplied with it far more simple. The microphone supplied is not exactly super effective, but it's better than nothing!

SOUNDS

To electro, it's really perfect. And with the publisher, endless possibilities are available. Moreover even if the bank is limited hardware, you can build a great library with this app. So, no need either to remove the factory sounds, we can just move them and keep them warm. A wide range of sounds, from very mild to very severe.

OVERALL OPINION

For 3 years, MicroKorg is my faithful companion! At the outset, the value for money attracted me and also his versatility. The editing software saves a lot of time. As the sounds are editable, it is difficult to get bored. And besides, I do not intend to do so soon. It is a very good synth still rather dedicated, let's face it, the electro ...

Possibility of its virtually endless (if you use any!), We can solve everything .. the buttons are quite small, but I really enjoy this type of keyboard, it goes very well ... I'm using absolutely not to do simulations of B3, Rhodes, ... So the size of the keys is enough

UTILIZATION

Comprehensive manual, which can be: do not read is quite intuitive
Or go to go a little further ...
Or students to really express all possible sounds.

Personally, I like the ergonomics well thought

SOUNDS

The sound is a bit all you want, it can output low, tablecloths, the vocoder, the monophonic ... say that one can approach a lot of synth sound. For my usage imitation is successful and truly bleuffante among the possibilities (I think is very far from under control if only vaguely publishing, but it is a great pleasure).

OVERALL OPINION

After 4 years of use, I am always amused when I use it, say that you can spend time working to find a sound.
In view of the price, it's a synth that is found in many Afien (y aqu'à see photos of your home studio).
The quality / price is undeniably excellent.

Korg's website
4 notes max polyphony has not forgotten

UTILIZATION

Quickly through the main button and the 16 banks by categories (2x8) is accessed by a panel more or less interesting sounds. While some may have little interest at first, it nevertheless remain a base from which to adjustments.
If we focus on these orders and 5 other knobs on the top right. The use could not be more simple and extremely intuitive. There are already really what to do especially if one adds its own external effects already mastered so well. I think they have managed to make good thick bass and good textures. It remains an analog simulator and not a "pure analog" but for me it is good (my opinion). For after effects, and there is a package, the instructions needed to quickly learn a bit or are put off. I am very far from having been around and almost every time I have some good surprises.

SOUNDS

It's good to know before any use to which you want to earmark this keyboard.
Jle is very good, and that's why I took him to create sounds, fx, tablecloths, etc. melodies. I do not want to speculate but the velocity does not mark me, er y 'has a ...? As I often find good to see which group is using this stuff, for what purpose ... and especially some youtube videos are a little démistifier everything.

OVERALL OPINION

Buy a y 'years may close.
Not really tried other similar before but peel off the net like crazy for me the idea as precisely as possible.
The principle of 'plug and play, versatile, small, powerful, focused and vintage vocoder (yeah it can be fun) I do not regret anything.
Value for money I would say OK. Must be a price eh?

Given the size characteristics of the beast is rather impressive: 5 octaves, 128 sounds in 7 banks (for a vocoder), 5 pitches effects, 4 of polyphony (a problem for some ... it is me) , the sounds are editable in abundance even though I never really used the edition. Jack connector, MIDI.

UTILIZATION

Must distinguish two things: basic sounds, and editing sounds. The basic sounds are super customizable (128 anyway) and can be modulated at will thanks to the knobs of effect (time, distortion, delay), so that with one basic sound, you can end up with lots of different outcomes: change in the octave, bass distortion (or not), Arpegiator or not, etc. ... the possibilities are almost endless.
So I almost never published any sound with MK. Editing is very powerful but does not look super intuitive, yet the manual is very comprehensive, so I think that immersing herself in it should.

SOUNDS

Ah sounds side there is everything! Since the old "organ" type Mario Bros. to the lower layers of super fat sounding a little "justice", there is something for everyone, or almost. There are even strings, which delighted me, suddenly after some sweats on big bass you can relax in sending super soft flat sheets. Covered the spectrum of sounds is still very wide.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year now.
This is my first synth, I had only played on a large Yamaha synth before.
The possibilities are enormous MK. Just by fiddling the basic sounds, you get to crazy stuff (I do), so if you have more faith in you start editing, count your sleepless nights.
It has a power unexpected given its size, some sounds are sending very heavy.
The quality / price ratio is I think one of the best on the market. For less than 400 € you have a real instrument capable of anything as long as you pat out the correct sound tame.
Polyphony is limited to 4 layers for that annoying melody (and yet, I can already make very nice and deep aquifers), otherwise the bass sounds heavy and serious slicks are so powerful that it is more than enough .

I would do without hesitation that choice, I think even with many other synths in the home studio, MK still has a place of choice.

* What type of keyboard? How many octaves? : An analog modeling synthesizer with 37 "MiniTouch", 3 octaves (octave shift buttons + 2 Up and Down)

* How many sound effects? What styles? Are they edited? : 8 banks of presets divided into the styles Trance, Techno / House, Electronica, Drum and Bass / Break Beat, Hip Hop / Vintage, Retro, SE / Hit, Vocoder. All sounds are fully editable and it is of course possible to create sounds from A to Z

* What controllers? : A modulation wheel, a pitch bend and 5 knobs to control the cutoff, resonance, attack time, duration of missing a note and tempo.

* What connections? : 2 connectors Left and Right output jacks, a headphone connection, 2 connections for the vocoder microphone, a connector line to modulate an audio source thanks to microkorg, 3 MIDI IN, THROUGH and OUT
No USB connectivity

* What is polyphony? : 4 notes of polyphony

UTILIZATION

* The configuration is simple? : Very simple, there is a big center button that you turn to select the desired sound bank, sound editing is also done with two buttons that can turn opportunities for selected ect ...

* The manual is clear and sufficient? : The manual is clear, complete, it separates fairly quickly once you start to take the machine in hand.

* Editing of sounds and effects is easy? : I find it quite intuitive, especially for someone who wants to start in sound synthesis, we come easily to get sounds very correct in the beginning, then when we begin to explore a little research it is possible to obtain sound very interesting, powerful (the bass can be very nasty!)

SOUNDS

* The sounds they are suitable to your style of music? : Yes, I produce electronic music under various influences (New Wave, Break Beat, Industrial, house, ect ...) the variety of banks suits me perfectly, the presets are not ridiculous and clearly illustrate the capabilities of the machine.

* The expression is good? : It is rather good, although I understand that some people do not appreciate the small touches, but with rather small hands it does not bother me at all! keyboard responds well to velocity, as one can play pianissimo fortissimo. I find the feel of the keyboard rather pleasant, but other people will not like, it's really a matter of taste on that front.


OVERALL OPINION

* For how long have you been using it? : 1 years

* Have you tried other models before buying it? : In its category, not

What is so special that you like best? : Sounds! low round or completely distorted, clear highs or downright violent! I find the neat and it looks very nice, he recalled the good old analog with its wooden panels on the side!

* Fewest: the polyphony of only 4 channels! the vocoder, which is quite fun but is somewhat limited.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price? : Really good! is a machine that looks like a toy that really in the belly! it can be found in nine between 250 and 400 euros, and for that price, given the performance microkorg you can buy with your eyes closed ...

* With experience you do again this election? : Absolutely! A small

This is a digital synth that has three octaves. There are connections for a microphone (input) as well as a 1/4" output for amplifiers and PAs. There's also an XLR out. The Microkorg has a built-in vocoder which is the reason for the microphone. There are wheels to adjust pitch, modulation, and sustain. It can be used for monophonic or polyphonic purposes. The sounds on this machine are finite, meaning you cannot update them with a computer.

UTILIZATION

Using this machine is pretty simple overall. While there are a bunch of sounds, there isn't an astronomical number of them, meaning you can get around them pretty easily and program your favorite ones for easy access. THe hardest thing about using this keyboard is the size of the keys. These keys would be relatively small for any player who isn't a child, and my hands happen to be quite large, so I sometimes struggle to fit the notes in. However, I think this is a relatively small problem considering that my main use of this synth is for single note lines, though. The manual is really good at explaining how to work the synth, and it definitely made things easier once I got started.

SOUNDS

I love the sounds that come out of this synth. Don't let the size fool you; this guy really brings it! My favorite sounds are ones that can best be described as throwbacks to 80s new wave and 90s dance music. I think that if this is what you are looking for, these sounds are great. It also does a decent job of emulating mellotron and organ sounds, which I wasn't expecting. I wouldn't buy it specifically for those things, but they are a nice bonus. To top it all off, the Vocoder is undoubtedly one of the best features of this synth, and almost worth it for this alone.
The sounds are only as realistic as a synth can be. It emulates synth sounds, not the sounds of real instruments, so I'd say they are overall pretty realistic. There isn't much in the way of touch sensitivity, but the sounds that come out of this guy aren't really the kind you'd need a whole lot of sensitivity on anyway. I like some of the effects, particularly the modulation and reverb effects. I haven't had a single complaint with any of the sounds that have come out of this synth.

OVERALL OPINION

This synth came highly recommended by a few friends of mine. They didn't steer me wrong. I am very happy with this purchase. I like the diversity of synth sounds, the vocoder, and the relatively compact size of this keyboard. It's a bit pricey but I am very much convinced that it's worth it. I think that the sound quality is solid throughout, and assuming you use the right amp or DI this thing can work wonders. If broken, I would certainly replace it.

The Korg MicroKorg is a three octave synth with a huge variety of uses. It has pitch and modulation wheels, as well as a built in vocoder and a 1/4 inch output to send the signal to your amp. The synth has all different types of lead synth sounds, pads, and just about every synth sound under the sun. It can be monophonic or polyphonic and also has a 1/4 inch output for a sustain pedal.

UTILIZATION

Using the Korg MicroKorg definitely takes a bit of practice and getting used to as it has so many different types of sounds and an incredible amount of parameters to control these sounds. You can use their presets, alter them, or create your own. The manual for this is complete and clear and is worth having around when you are learning this synth, as you never know when you might need it.

SOUNDS

The Korg MicroKorg has enough different synth sounds to cover just about any genre, but I use it mostly for pop music. The synth sounds are realistic and extremely varied. The vocoder is awesome and almost worth the price of this alone. I also love the arpeggiator as it makes for some truly awesome sounds. The touch of the keys is accurate, but I really wish that it had full keys, as it can be hard to play with such small keys. Since it has such small keys, it is really suited best for playing single hand lead synth lines.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Korg MicroKorg for about three years and I have found it to be a great overall synthesizer for getting really synth like sounds. The price is reasonable for such a versatile unit, and it has become quite a popular synth as I've seen it used all over the place. Its great in the studio, or in a live setting as it has a wide variety of sounds and effects. If the keys were normal size, this synth would be a knockout, but the small keys can make it somewhat hard to play if you are not used to it. The MicroKorg is worth a look for any keyboard player looking for a cheap way to get great synth sounds.

I. 8 band vocoder - nice!! ii. mini keys - which needs some getting used to iii. included (pc?!??)condenser mic - which i don't use - so i use my own mic instead iv. the usual pitch bend and mod wheels v. the sometimes useful octave shift buttons since it has only 37 keys vi. rather sturdy knobs - i've abused it quite well at gigs and jamming sessions. and trust me, i go crazy. vii. ac or battery powered - what a blippin excellent idea??! i've been to gigs where power connectivity issues come up only to be saved by the fact that it can run on batteries. a fresh set of alkaline batts can definitely go for a full hour and a half - havent tried going for longer. viii. the size - you either love it or loathe it. i play other instruments live as well, so setting up another 25kg gear isnt really preffered when you dont have a roadie-guy who carries and takes care of your stuff when you're drunk after (and before??!) gigs.

Price paid

AUD$899

UTILIZATION

No obvious issues here. once you get a hold of how everything works/tweaks from the manual or trial&error if you're that type, then you'll realise that this baby is a breeze to use.

i've had it for 6 months now, the usual avex thumpings and tweakings have been applied, been on and off many car boots and stage floors, loads of gig masking tapes have grazed on and off it and it still feels and look as new. everything you'd expect from a korg, pretty much.

SOUNDS

Sound quality is excellent considering it is the micro (no pun intended) version of the ms2000b. the sound presets are even 'categorised' in genres - ignore the korg marketing effort here, but nonetheless it has almost everything you could tweak from that 'korg' sound. if you're lucky you could even find presets from the ms2000b online somewhere, all pretty, nice and ready to be dumped into the microKorg.

OVERALL OPINION

Definitely love at first sight, this one. saw somebody demo'd it at the local, and had it ever since. to me, its the kinda gear that rarely gets useless in your studio or live - not so much a necessity but rather a rockin extension to your other gears and sounds.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: avex ( 7-, 2004)

I would have liked to see more oscillators available,but for the price paid it seems to fit for everything you recieve.I also would have liked to see bigger keys.

Price paid

$400 USD

UTILIZATION

This synth was fairly easy to use.This was a bit of an upgrade to me as I was coming up from a Korg EA-1,so learning how to get around on the matrix of the microKorg took a few minutes.

SOUNDS

The sound quality is pretty solid.Hook this little synth up to a big system and hear it roar.

OVERALL OPINION

I have had this synth for about 3 years now and have never had to get it repaired.The body of the synth is fairly durable.

Although the Alesis micron is out now and heavily competes and in some cases people would say blows this little synth away.I still remember that this was out 3 years ago and is still perfect for me today with my budget.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: TheOracle ( 6-, 2005)

Needs an extra oscillator, but probably be improvised by using the timbres. Other than that, it's fine.

Price paid

£244 (€350)

UTILIZATION

A bit tedious to edit at times, but the time taken up is worth it. Within an hour I had some pretty rich phat sounds going. Loads of people complain about it's mini-keys, but for me they actually suit me since i've got tiny hands (it's true) Because of tis I can play twice as fast as my MIDI keyboard with full-sized keys.

SOUNDS

Real phat sounds from this little guy. Well it is basically using the same sound engine as the mighty MS2000...

OVERALL OPINION

Looks pretty solid and even though most of it is made of plastic, it actually quite fooled me for it to be made of metal.

I love this little beast, so much that I canceled my order for my MS2000B before I got this.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Future_Ninja ( 7-, 2005)

Great vocoder with the formant hold feature. Polyphony is lacking with only 4 and 2 if you use 4 oscillators (2 timbres). The keyboard is small bue it think it has a nice playing to it feel with nice pitch and mod wheels. I dont like the fact that we have to erase presets to save our own but the software editor sorted that out. But overall, for what must be the cheapest new synth available, it's a super bargain.

Price paid: 350 euros

UTILIZATION

I think it's the low point of this machine. With 2 wheels to choose the parametrs, 5 to change them and only a 3 digit screen you have to spend a lot of time with the manual to really get the best out of it cause it can be confusing at first. After that rough start i think you can pretty much "surf" trough your creations.

SOUNDS

Really great sounds. You can really get major (and i mean MAJOR) stuff from this thing.

OVERALL OPINION

Have it for a year and a half. Always moving it, already used it with batteries and it still works like the first day. Great

Great little machine. Even if i won't use it more in the future because of other buys i won't sell it because i will always have a memory of it as my first little synth :D Actually i still use it as a midi keyboard cause i like it's small size and portability.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: DaNexTgEn ( 4-, 2006)

- What type of keyboard (synth, piano...)? How many octaves?
It's a small keyboard, narrow keys, short, with just 3 octaves. It's got dynamic touch but no aftertouch and doesn't feel that great.

- What controlers (pitch, modulation, sustain...)?
I think you can add a pedal to this but not sure cos i lent it to a friend and he's had it for ages so i just can't remember or even check. The bastard won't give it back!

- What connection types are there (Audio, MIDI, pedals...)?
You have 2 big jacks for audio in and the same for out, a minijack for mic in, midi in & out & maybe a thru but i doubt it, and i think there is a pedal jack.

- How many sounds, effects? What styles? Can they be edited?
Quite a variety of sounds, and they can be metamorphosed with just a knob so you can obtain loooaaads of different sounds with this thing, it really is amazing. You'll have a hard time getting anything that sounds real out of it, such as piano or guitar, but i'm not sure that's the point anyway.
You have 5 real time knobs but this does not cover all the edition parameters...you have to fiddle with other settings too if you want to explore the whole depth of the machine. I haven't tried that yet, but maybe i should.
They should have had 10 knobs and made everything directly accessible. Also a proper LCD screen would be good.

- through a Mac/PC utility program?
Nah, don't think so.

- What's the polyphony?...
Ooh, not much: 4 i think. 8 or 16 would have been nice.

UTILIZATION

- Is the general configuration/setup simple?
Switch it on, press a bank button and you're already having fun. This machine sounds great.

- Is the sound or effects editing easy?
Never tried proper editing, only know fiddling, and that's dead easy of course...

- Is the manual clear and sufficient?...
Not sure i have one.

SOUNDS

- Do the sounds suit your style of music?
Most people complain that the sounds on this apply to too few styles. Well, the machine was surely aimed at a certain market. But you can use it on pop and i'm sure you could use it on loads of stuff with a little imagination and maybe an external effects rack.

- Are they realistic?
No.

- What do you think about the effects?
The beast sounds great to me.

- Is the expressiveness acceptable? (touch sensitivity, aftertouch)?
No aftertouch on this as far as i know. Keyboard works but a nicer touch and bigger keys would have been nice. It's ok for silly little riffs, though. And i guess if you have an M-Audio Axiom then you could use that to control the Korg...

- What sounds do you like or hate?
Those you don't like you can fiddle with or ignore so...

OVERALL OPINION

- For how long have you been using it?
Had it a few months, but my mate has had it longer than i have now...he can't seem to live without it.

- What thing do you like most/least about it?
The sound is unique, MUCH better than plug-ins...and no latency.
Haven't tried the audio in jacks yet but using this to filter other sources does sound very appealing.
It's small and easily carriable.
But the keyboard is a bit small and the polyphony is a little short too.

- Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Nope. I got it at a bargain price, used: went for it.

- What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The new price on this hasn't budged for ages, proving that demand is still high. I think the price should be lower by now, but the used price is a real bargain.

- Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
Yes, definitely.
But also check out the other mini / micro keyboards, some of them sound amazing too.