All user reviews for the Korg microKORG

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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 ...)

This synth is for me the complment of my setup for rpt '. With a keyboard 76 notes plus another 61-j'tais a fair bit but take another 61 notes to carry around 2 times a week, blah ... And then comes the MicroKorg!
Personally, I find it a good boil. A little cheap, nortro, kitsch as you want ... I like it but me well.
So it's small, so small keys and rponse the game is not great but not made to play Bach.
Against it by no sustain pedals ... damage to the ground (and yes, I used a lot ... and with the polyphony limit falls within the sound color, trs vintage for once!)

UTILIZATION

The edition of sounds is quite simple actually. It is a kind of matrix. I've seen much worse! The manual is correct

SOUNDS

The sounds can be rather Varis. Easily adjustable techno, but personal, I prog rock 'and I use it for groundwater (very good filter), leads (quite aggressive, but the guitarist is so mtal must keep in check) abroad and sounds (with arpgateur, trs effective).
But above all it has a POTATO! The bass are mchants are frankly ... Attention to the speakers. By comparison my AN1x, the sound is fatter.
The vocoder is correct but not be whopping.

OVERALL OPINION

Trs good synth booster, very practical for live and rpt '(size, weight ...) and sounds interesting. In short, a good deal.

The least we can say is that unpacking, it was more like buying a toy than a real synth: a manual in A5 format with nice drawings, names program included on the device ("Trance", "Electronica", etc.). who believe that this is an electronic organ (someone said Casio?), a transformer (argh!), the touches.
But make no mistake: 2x2 oscillator and noise generator, two LFOs, four-voice polyphony, filters LPF - GMP - HPF, envelopes, ring modulation and sync CSOs, all the basic waveforms over 64 predefined (Digital Waveform) Midi 3 connections, audio input (you can guess why!), 8-band vocoder, and matrix modulation.
It has everything a good synth, and for good reason: it is the engine of the Korg MS2000!

UTILIZATION

Well, if you want to judge properly the device, be aware that costs less than 500 euro!
Therefore, we forgive him the two-digit display (no program names so), these little touches toys (but sensitive!), His edition matrix, its lack of polyphony.
The rest, finishing very "vintage" makes the device pleasant side wooden knobs inherited from ancestors: it is a pleasure to handle.
When the sound, the unit performs so it is designed: the analog, only the analog basses, leads, effects. For groundwater, it is less exciting, because of the lack of polyphony. And attention, if you want to imitate electric pianos, organs, strings, go your way.
Filters: excellent. By pushing the resonance, we get these little "tuit" as is currently fashionable.
The vocoder: it fills its function without any problems. A microphone is provided, but it takes strong ambient sound (hello feedback in live!). Just for him, the MicroKorg worth buying (for the vocoder, not for the micro ...).

SOUNDS

The MicroKorg is to enter the world of synthesis, or to complete his studio. For me it is a device perfectly complementing my set (with a Yamaha AN1x, an A5000 sampler, groovebox RM1x ...), and I use in two projects:
1) In a project electro / downtempo / breakbeat entitled PAPER JAM (http://www.paperjam.be), with some appearances in titles like SPEAK FRENCH and THE TRUE STORY (listening on the site).
2) My electro-rock LAUNCH FREE (http://www.freelaunch.net), where I not only creates sounds that must find their place between the guitars, but it also serves as my master keyboard! In fact, being small, light, with a keyboard sliding over seven octaves, and reliable controllers, it is perfect to control my sampler.
In short, to conclude, MicroKorg is small ... but strong!

OVERALL OPINION

N / A

I decided to post this notice in seeing the previous one, sorry but I disagree.
Good features everything has been said. Small synth that is not too expensive one sound at a time but does it well.
The keyboard is small, it is better to use a master keyboard, but hey, it's better than nothing to listen to the sounds quickly.
Otherwise everything is editable noon with a free app from korg.
There's a vocoder and more.
Low polyphony but not disabling.

UTILIZATION

We can use the factory sounds, some are good but it gets interesting when you hack, the software is much more convenient and graphics.
Otherwise the use is not complicated at all, the manual clear to know a little MIDI, ie a lot of people on AF ...

SOUNDS

I love Ben:
-Webs
Leads them
Low-
is punchy and I think it's not gadget.

The vocoder has never released the sounds I wanted for cons, it is the only less.

OVERALL OPINION

Use for 6 months, sounds very nice, the vocoder not great but usable.

It has rejuvenated our sound that turned around in circles ...

Good quality / price ratio but beware, it is convenient PLUS something else (eg Triton us)

I would do personal choice.
(The edition 24/09/04: I actually remade this choice because I have since purchased an 2000 MS which has roughly the same characteristics, but more knob for editing)

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!

Submitted to the MicroKorg in the form of a keypad of three octaves (mini keys) the VLOC sensitive. Pitch and modulation are Submitted, but no connector on the other hand pedals (sustain, switch, ...) has t Pipelines Limited. In addition to the usual trio twelve o'clock, you will find two entries mono (mic and line level) and a Stereo output and a headphone jack. For the vocoder, a proper quality microphone is provided, however, his attention to apparent fragility.
128 sounds are Fully reprogrammable Intgr of origin, which will be called using the control panel, or free software (PC and Mac) provided tl Korg loading. As polyphony, 4 notes is limited, and none is multitimbral mode.

UTILIZATION

The implementation of MicroKorg is speed. Its ergonomics are far from being excellent, but who takes the time to immerse themselves in principle, its programming is childish. All parameters are srigraphis fae the front, and simply turn the two large rotary potentiomtres to get the most out of this synth. User manual Franaise language is impeccable, but unnecessary, except for advanced functions and discovering shortcuts.

SOUNDS

Using the principle of analog modlisation which is now a growing number of current machines, the MicroKorg has a trs sound convincing. Bass, lead, FX, sounds squence (thanks arpgiateur the house) and even the layers of sound fawn all convincing. Of course, with 4 note polyphony is not just possible, but ...
The effects of the number two (modulation and delay) add a nice extras. The vocoder as it provides about the results and correct edition allows you to shoot a lot of things.

OVERALL OPINION

The MicroKorg is a small synthtiseur / vocoder that hides his game yet, the pleasure li its use is rel, and if its mini keyboard dplaira many claviristes, they can qu'apprcier appearance highly portable (it even runs on batteries). But be careful, small size does not mean toy, and is also a vritable synthtiseur who does not blush ct other machines in my home studio. Finally, the report qualitprix is ​​simply spectacular. (Bought 450 euros in October 2003)

Commenons the keyboard: it is cheap, it's mini keys, a incovenient to play chords and play court.Le tt is very touching way, the keyboard is plain scred.Pour far as it contolleurs y'en only 4, and yes even the pa is an advantage, the synth is the pa tt intuitive, comparing a northern access or lead you comprendrez.La modulation becomes very boring very quickly because you have to turn a kind of large install button in the middle of louse S1T GO o various parameters of the pa tt s1t.En clear intuitive, it sucks losing sy .... For ki is the connection c is the normal one finds that in the tt S1T the most mediocre, ie a stereo out, midi in and out through (c pa mal ca!) and of course the pedal to meow meow chi chi wha wha . So in total there are 112 sounds true (I say this because the manufacturer ke di kil y'en 127) very general and pe mm pa too because we say it is a S1T cela.A do this or indeed on pe do anything with a sy hand to hand in modulation ... and more! 5 effects, ms you have to want them: for it is so counterintuitive that it requires a effort to put an effet.Les effects: Delay (very aproximation) Flanger (Yeah), all (sucks), Phaser (that is the wrong pa) and distortion (almost not found and in addition it is zero). In plain oblivion effects on micro korg! Sounds st all editable, ms it will delete them from the factory, because there is little memory TElement ds .... this S1T Utility pc? your dreams! Moving! While polyphony ..... Ha ha ha ha ha, 4 maximum and most clear is a good monophonique.En foutage of mouth in your agreements korg.Oubli .....

UTILIZATION

The use is really bad, honestly, not intuitive, it will be very tired vite.L 'edition of the effects are difficult s1ple ms accesible, here or is this probleme.Pou ki is the manual, it is clear ms is good relativas is nothing complex in this sinth

SOUNDS

At broadly the sounds it's going to Trance to hip hop, ms is the koi ds nimporte sense kil nya ke 112 sounds! Ok for S1T General MS FAU k'il ensures behind in the amount of program. ... The sounds are realistic pa, and we ve qd S1T one seeks a realistic, if not we will buy real instrument, we are talking about electro! For ki is the quality of sound, c ' pa is wrong they are big enough and warm personality ms n'on pa at home ... S1T some effects are too coarse to be effective in utilisils have a session for a live pa ms studio.En conclusion there are 10 sounds used on the 112 because there's a lot of pa dance!! Ms st bass sounds good, I wish to precise this unique advantage!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and a half and I think ke if I had known, I will have it before tournament pa koi achetcomme ask you !!!!) The particular feature I like most about this S1T ds c bass sounds are really good and then the price k'est pa mal! The report price is average quality, albeit it very expensive vau pa ms S1T this is useless if you do a avz pa other! A koi good buy then! Council: Economy and purchased bomb fill you full ca .....

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!!

http://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?A_PROD_NO=microKORG

UTILIZATION

Gnrale very simple configuration, 10 minutes on the manual and forward music, edition tural some time limit to beginners but once you have the connate nien must go alone, complte edition and simple bad that there is not a real notch with such waveforms dssines (the match must retain the name / type of curve ). manual trs clear enough. Gnant MiniTouch keyboard to the "piano" if it is not a problem. practice the volume of input invers ... I not use MIDI controller but I'm sure he filled his rle. pc editor useful.

SOUNDS

The factory sounds are not forcment tiptop y'en but al ... No sound in piano or violin, synth bass that the factory section of the d & b are not bad, not bad effect (flanger , phaser and delay), but no more good words, possibility to make the big big sound ... the vocoder is good but with a better microphone that provides.

OVERALL OPINION

What I like most in fact I think it's primarily a pure vintage look, it is too good on his small table, the scope of the batteries is hell, "chri, where you go with the MK? the toilet. " its price is vraimment COMPTITE, its size is relatively convenient. j'hsitais between an ion (much more), a micron and a Nordlead, and I think I made a good choice for a first hardware synth, the other will come later. I like the knob very hard, it looks tough, the jack does not move and are honest, not like the lectribes. qualitprix the report is probably the best in the market. he has a good big sound, in short, a good synth for beginners or switch to the synthse hardware for cheap.

Mini synth with big sound: double oscillator, VCF multiband, simple but effective effects
programming matrix
1 output STREO
A filter between
Between a vocoder for another micro than the original

UTILIZATION

Easy to use controls with effective time tural trs
Manual clear

SOUNDS

Sounds kind of plants too "techno trance" but once the program, the machine rvle effective in many fields: synthetic analog, electro leads, basses round fx confusing ...
Used by Jarre in the last concerts in China and the album "geomtry of love"

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year
An exellent first choice, versatile synth ts and its really effective.
The vocoder is a bit cheap but it is precisely its strength: perfect for electro music and "chiptune" with a sidstation

I use real analog Galenti and microKORG is plutt defends well and does not suffer much by comparison with a sh juno 101 or 106 for example.

major flaw: MiniTouch keyboard, no USB, high consumption of batteries

Mini keyboard synth (but I have seen even smaller) than 3 octaves (it covers 9 in total)
A pitch wheel and modulation wheel + 5 configurable fader

4voix polyphony in single mode (2oscillateurs) who spend a 3 or layer 2 mode (2 + 2osc) according to the second oscillation mode is mono or poly. This requires some mental gymnastics by preparing the sounds to find out how to fix everything.

a utility mac / pc is available on the korg site but due to the midi interface, the changes are not immediate, so unless you know exactly what each parameter change and what value the stop, it is more Easy to use faders facade that you get used quickly.

UTILIZATION

The beast is both simple and difficult to approach in that the principle is simple but a little early caffouille between each button but ended up being pretty easy.

my manual was in German and I do not speak German but with a little intuition, we understand what you want to understand it

SOUNDS

The sounds are powerful, the bass is "enormous", the rest sounds analog and true as a vst that I met that day.
no aftertouch, no one noticed a huge reaction velocity except Cerain presets so it depends surra programming patches.

the bass is real, sounds and other ambient keyboards are more complicated to find because of the limited polyphony, but there are ways to get out of something

OVERALL OPINION

I recently acquired and it is simply genial, first for her, then for the price.
I tried it before buying it and I was glued to a play and tweak sounds until seller closes the store.
I love the bass sounds, the microphone is disappointing but ... for that price, we will not ask for the moon: _D

I would do the same choice

See other reviews for more information.

A button can also pitch without limitation in number of octaves and range of scores is enormous, but know that in the extreme it sounds serious way ...

Line In jack on 6.4 but I do not know if it is symmetric, I do not think, gain setting. I have not tested but it helps, I think, to move any source through the filters of the beast. This should be pretty interesting.
Mini microphone input jack, which is downright annoying, but I do not know if it is symmetric or just stereo. Input gain. An LED illuminates when a signal between the micro channel, and changes color depending on the level.

Everything is on 6.4 and not on jack RCA / Cinch like a lot of synths.

Polyphony is only 4 lanes, which is not fair, anyway, and I think he is bi-timbral.

UTILIZATION

I have this keyboard for 6 days and I only used 2 times, to test the presets and tweaking knobs a bit. Note that I am a pianist and guitarist, I really do not play a keyboard. I have an electronic keyboard (Yamaha PSR-90, an infamous unnamed dating from 1982 whose only interests are the rhythms kitsh fun and function ultra-simple programming on drums, whose sound is not bad I think, relatively uncommon and almost hot) but it does not change the sounds, it's not a synth.
I have not edited the sounds other than with the rotary screen printing, but the keyboard suggests that extensive editing is possible.
I have not read the manual for now.

SOUNDS

I am of melodic pop. Let me explain: I believe virtually everything that moves to the FM radio, on MTV and MCM, is shit without a name, devoid of melody. The "songs" occupying our airwaves are usurped, predictable, flat, monotonous, predictable. So I'm open to music because I demand more than mediocrity. Indulge in complacency would be a sign of confinement and would mark a failure to appreciate real melodies. This is to establish a bit of background about what I do. I am presumptuous enough to think and say that I write melodies.

This synth has multiple filters are powerful enough, the arpeggiator is a bit limited, I think, but the possibilities in terms of sounds are absolutely huge. From a single preset, you can create many sounds very distant from each other. Smooth, aggressiveness, simplicity, complexity, the choice is yours. It may take some experimentation to find the sound you need, but if you do not find it, it's your fault. Be careful, this synth is a real synth. This is not a thing that reads samples of flute or piano, so if you want the effect piano bar in the suburbs, will have to move to a very different range.

The keyboard has a touch sensitive, it seems. I did not feel much pressure sensitive keys, but this is probably based on the sounds and their parameters.

OVERALL OPINION

I think a good sound can give life to a simplistic riff, and confer a power of attraction to a pretty rotten song, easily. In short, I think there are ways to make money with this keyboard, if they have other stuff to do the rest behind. I bought an MC-303 the same day. I think the two combined can make a killing.

I have played with this new toy that twice so I can not say more for now.
Overall, I am confident with my purchase because the possibilities are enormous and the sound too. It sounds out right away, without going through the menus at the con, and without using the mouse and pc ... just for this, it is a pleasure.

The microKORG is a mini keyboard has three octaves, including in its facade 5 very nice knobs for realtime effects (like those found on the moog!) With a volume for more than two buttons for a further edition!.
a pitch wheel and modulation.
another big knob to the selection of a small display programmes.un thus q LEDs for micro flexible vocoder.

a patch editor is available in several platforms.
polyphony is limited but it can be sufficient to play a few chords or just to play melodies.

I think he has an air of old vintage synthesizer from both flanks of faux wood and buttons to the moog style!

Other features to see on the korg site.

UTILIZATION

I find the edition sounds quite complex because you have to go into a kind of matrix and edit the parameters one by one, it's hard to edit sounds, we must say that I have difficulty with the synthesis, I do not know where the notion of change for a particular sound (a slick, low) so I generally use ready made patches that I transfer directly into the microKORG via a MIDI cable and a small soft .

what I find cool are the knobs that resemble those of the moog or we can modify in real time some parameters in order to live with fun sounds.

Taking a real pleasure to play a sound and varied to do with the buttons in real time!

SOUNDS

I use it occasionally and I am always happy with its superb sound very warm-sounding analog-style very well, you come back ay sounds like moog also those of Jean-Michel Jarre edition with even more I think the pressure can be derived in many other things too wonderful!

sound factory allows to have a first approach to possibility and realize that sounds great on warm analog sound.

to have something decent you have to recreate the original presets because they do not allow pushed to max all the capabilities of this little synth.

OVERALL OPINION

I buy new a few years now in a Paris department store where I could try it there, not knowing departing what I really wanted to buy one I really wanted to sound analogue synth.

I like the idea of ​​starting Korg MS2000 but I had already read reviews on the microKORG on the net.

so I try the MS2000, which I liked on this keyboard was the many buttons edition issue sounds but it did not attract too, one can then discuss with me the seller is more oriented towards the microKORG.

was first seen in real ca seemed rather a toy I put the headphones on and then I started to browse through the factory sounds and I still took a hell of a slap!
very good and big sounds in the analog, for analog modeling is very successful.

I recommend it to anyone they would like to have a little analog synth was everywhere enmené not very expensive as Excellent quality / price ratio, plus it also feeds on batteries and with headphones on and can play anywhere when it takes us!.
has seen the first one has the impression of dealing with a toy But make no mistake, this one did not, we all the same case has a great brand that has some experience in the synthesis that made the Korg reputation.

namely over the microKORG has the same sound engine as the MS2000 and thus the patches of the latter are 100% compatible with the microKORG.
I was thinking of selling it and then every time I hear its beautiful sound I crack as always!

I would do well on this choice but I do not think I could really separate myself.

37 mini-synth keys, no aftertouch. Pitch bend and modulation controllers. Connectivity: 2 audio outputs, a microphone jack (which comes with), an audio-in signal processing (eg. To CD or MP3 player), headphone jack, the MIDI 3.
A section 112 vocoder sounds 1 to 16 different modes. The sound of this little synth is really beautiful with a grain hot, sounds can be edited from A to Z. But you will not find pianos, violins and flute de pan ... This synth is made solely for electronic music! Damage to the mini-keys otherwise no complaints.

UTILIZATION

The config is pretty simple, but for editing sounds have to get used to the LED display and it's pretty painful. A small LCD would welcome ... We will not ask too much because at this price Korg micro defies concurrency.

SOUNDS

The sounds are absolutely beautiful, once you run all the way into the editing of sounds you get exactly what you want, flat sheet, powerful bass, stunning effects, etc. .. (I managed to reproduce to perfection some of the album sounds Oxygen WYD). This synth is powerful and is characterized by a grain really hot and different from what we could see far.

OVERALL OPINION

I love the sounds of the micro-korg, the only criticism I would make it sound editing is quite laborious in the beginning, you really get used to the LED display ...
Excellent quality / price ratio. This choice I would do without hesitation!

Everything has already said t
Synth very compact, 37 mini keys, a bit difficult to play at the beginning but you get done.

UTILIZATION

Have the AC is a little complicated, it's not as complicated as some synths or through the menus but almost ...
All parameters are not directly accessible, we must juggle every knob and select independent party. The feeling is a bit sudden but again if you really want to put it still manages to be what you want quickly.

SOUNDS

Then the sounds, my big disappointment, I only heard good reviews for this synth given what I want to try it.
It's better on a Vst but it's really not great, it lacks warmth, roundness, is light years away from a real analog.
If we do not stick behind the effects, sounds really flat and lifeless, I think we can obviously get a good result with good effects, but all from a vst for a, is less ca expensive.

OVERALL OPINION

I kept it about two months, I sold it because I really deu.
Not worth the price, even if it's cheaper to what is selling now;

At that price and below there are tons of old analog sounding so much better than the.
In short, if you want the real analog sound, go your way.

Touches on three octaves, almost unplayable, so controlled by another master keyboard.

Polyphony 3 or 4 way I think, but divided by two for the complex sounds that use a layer.

UTILIZATION

The limited edition of sounds is not the synth I use the software.

The manual is fairly clear, say 80% clear. I sometimes use the forums to better understand the editing sounds.

SOUNDS

I like the sound, good bass. Perfect for electronica. Not at all realistic, otherwise it's subtractive, not samples.

The effects are somewhat nazes I prfre program sounds "pure" and go through some VST effective.

The vocoder is cool! Trs intuitive to use, but less versatile than some VST.

OVERALL OPINION

For the price, I think it's good. I would do this choice because it's my first (and only) hardware synth, and it fulfilled its function as a tool to do everything (bass, lead, tablecloths, effects). I like her look a bit 80's video-game

I think this is the synth that all amateurs, as it is by far the cheapest. therefore, may have similar sounds trs: take the trouble to edit or even to use the beast in every corner. There are ways to do good things.

Dwarf keyboard set up to enrich an already full of stuff.
Nothing but basic in miniature.

UTILIZATION

Well, editing is not the most user-friendly: it's "way analog" but less generous.
Basically it's not bad but could be much more enjoyable.

SOUNDS

I had this little (pokey) along with a synth Poly800, an EX8000 and Monopoly (to name only the Korg to compare). Obviously the MicroKorg does not head to the trio, or in terms of maneuverability (even if the EX is a horror to program) or in terms of sound. No wonder it's modeling. But it has some advantages: more portable than the already light Poly800, with a vocoder if it's anecdotal and especially enough "cute" compared to these big machines spotty.

Filtering is terribly cheap, the keyboard is used only for decoration or for fun programming patches ... the fault list is long! At the time I had paid a high price, close to 600 euros if I remember correctly.

Sounds "80's typed" are to flee because they do not reflect the potential of the machine and will laugh out loud to anyone having even the analog nase. But it is capable of some hot sounds, including bass and ground (without abusing the limited polyphony) not disgusting.

OVERALL OPINION

This little machine is fun and makes a lot of things.
It's not really the synth that I recommend to a beginner, even if it is simple. Simply to its limits and its tendency to play the "analog". It is a machine with his funny yet cradingue vocoder and filter that can become interesting for its weakness.

It's the whole point of the machine: it is not really good and is a good complement when you turn from their regular duties. The arpeggiator will be perfect for making mini-movies with percussive sounds vague, not enough to make the foundation for a tube but add some gimmicks for cheap.

This is not a machine with tubes, not the best synthesis module to support a groovebox, unless they play the minimalist ... But it is engaging and will give all its juice used in the synthesis. With a good chorus pedal back, it quickly becomes a slaughter, but not where you would expect.

Absolutely not essential as a synth, it is nonetheless representative of what is done for almost a decade in the small world of synthesis: from cheap compact to carry. Everybody has, but only the best will push the right places.

I did not keep very long. I preferred his cousin (distant and virtual) the Legacy Cell: there are big because of synthesis.

In short: small, friendly, but not to be taken seriously. Torturing it, filter it, put it in the pedals for guitar and you have a synth capable of dwarf cool stuff.

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

IDEM

UTILIZATION

IDEM

SOUNDS

Wonderful, if you take the time to do your sound you will get absolutely any sound in 70 years of electronics today.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one year and I'm not ready to part with it, this little synth is amazing and has a great quality / price ratio!
And for those who dare to criticize the MicroKorg I think they have not understood the spirit of the beast ... I had almost all kinds of synthesizers possible, the Korg MS20 at JD800 through the series until the last Clavia Nordlead Juno, not to mention the D-50, B and C Virus etc ... Well I swear that this little bit of synth deserves 10/10 for its sound and has nothing to envy the big brothers analog to 5000 euros! (Except perhaps the ARP-2600)

T says it all down. I'm not a great pianist (in fact I do not play piano), but the keys are a bit misrables nivau size.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple. You plug you play. Everything is very clear and intuitive, but like all people who usually find it easier and better rsultats out.

SOUNDS

Then must return to the equation from above: you plug then you play ... Then it sounds. Sure, the sounds are not ralistes except for the cosmic play. The bass is deep and round trs. I tried to infrabass batofar (concert hall in Paris with his excellent advice to experts) and can it run in the shower you stir the gut. The leads are correct, and the sheets are hot trs. The effects are good, even if my set is connected to a small multi-effects.
The edition is impressive, able to move from a soft sound of water has its type etcrystallin Merzbow starting from the same wave. Guess that the spectrum between the two is then extremely large!
I take this opportunity to return to two points. The first will be a REFERENCE els all people coming to complain about the presets. As I already said on the forums, to read some commenaires, everyone SNET the soul of great sound designer, and tonnament, when I go to the myspace pages of some or when I see this on claiver sc do I hear sounds of plants. So we must say that is: the presets are usable and widely utiliss. In addition, they are far more affordable than some other keyboards. I think about I micron possde too. Korg sounds are more attractive at first, without spending hours to program the animal.
Another point: All people who come to say "it's a toy, not worth a ca vritable analog." Two things: THE FIRST go all costs ca

This guy is a fine lot of gas which make clever with their analos has 10 bricks.
In addition, it is important to understand what it sagit. MK is a portable keyboard, an alternative to the VST standard keyboards and 20 kilos. And no, it does not sound as warm as the keyboard of my pp to it There's 20 years. But the sound of your 206 does not ring as well as the engine of my 1947 mustang dude either. So to all those who do not roll on gold and even those who have pts in gold coins, do not let imporessinner: the micro korg sounds, there is no worry of it!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years and this thing sounds extremely good. I like his cot powerful compared to its tiny size. Everywhere, it makes impressive. The ratio quality price is excellent. I would end by saying that this keyboard, despite its dtracteurs nevertheless scne t seen with groups such as Devo, prodigy, massive attack, kelis, Ddammage, Maroon 5, Beastie Boys, isis, thesis armas are snakes, audio bullys, snoop dog (I brew large). The micro korg sduit when normment same people. Its small size and its relatively ppuissant of bte make a synthesis of current interest to only those who still swear by the laptop: = 400 of the modular bank at will, sound quality, and of course the cot "true": true knob, etc. .. contact with even when BCAN is super fun.

See the data sheet.

The minimum to address the sound synthse srieuse fawn.

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale is clear, just read, all is described on the cover. The edition of sounds and effects is simple but a bit of culture in synthse Contents of sound is Necessary for what it does exactly. The manual is minimalist but nanmoins enough.

SOUNDS

The sounds are excellent, trs 70's and 80's, it's not my style but I bought this synth especially for a first contact with this type of hardware machine. There is no effect outside the traditional delay that all synthtiseurs ... The sounds are powerful, dynamic and large, really enjoyable. The sound of the vocoder is much better with another micro that come with. Personally I really built my sounds with this synthtiseur (learning purposes) and in the end I am always satisfied.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year. I like the fact that it is compact and the vintage design. Small in size but big in heart, he spits. What I regret most is the polyphony limit, but it's not a drama. I had tried srieusement as plug-ins synthtiseurs clbres. The report qualitprix trs is good, it looks solid and he does what is asked for only 300 euros in a CATEGORY is unbeatable. I would do this choice for beginners is the IDAL, I now pass on a more powerful machine but I keep ...