All user reviews for the Korg microKORG

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?)

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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!!

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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

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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.