All user reviews for the Korg microKORG

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

UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

Numrique modlisation analog synth
Controller: Pitch / bend, a browser banks, 5 knobs: two for the filter, two envelopes, one arpegiator some vocoder functions ...
Connections: all
Publisher Mac PC, allow to operate the Midi In,

UTILIZATION

The config is rather simple, but to get into the sound design is a bit like all Korg: must turn buttons, in menus, etc ... a simple solution to overcome AC: fill with BCF2000 and everything is at hand, thanks to the possibility of Midi MK

The sound design is fairly simple, waveform, filter, ADSR envelope

French manual, complete

Possibility to use the Midi out, as controller. all knobs are assignable in the same midi in, all functions can be assigned an external controller.

SOUNDS

The sounds I agree 100%. APRS several months VST, ca is a sudden and good. The sound is rich, deep, animals in all. It roars.
I basically aims: drum & bass electro greasy, low fi of "Au Revoir Simone" industrial ... for all this I found tracks trs INTERESTED in banks ...
I would compare it to NI Massive VST and Polysix Korg Legacy

OVERALL OPINION

I just test it.
+:
The net sparation between the controller and the engine of his opens up nice.
The sounds are good for the price trs.
The vocoder and more, the fact ca.
The Look, nothing wrong.

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At first glance, the mini keyboard, but it's easy to trs cable above a master keyboard,
The microphone comes with it is beautiful in the pictures, but it is throwing

With exprience, I would come refine this view.

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UTILIZATION

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SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

I've had about 2 weeks.
I wanted a keyboard to add notes / sheets / bass prods on my MPC
I found that many had beatmakers I followed ... I bought it! This is my first keyboard. I do not know much in this area but the MicroKorg slap!
Many sounds, although the possibility of tearing and frankly it is far from sound "botempi"
I read that some said "if you want the true analog pass your way"
I say that if you have the 3000 and a few euros for a trip all the better!
Meanwhile the fate of MicroKorg sounds and I think those who can handle it arrive
to make things right. Are low fat.
The look torn, it is light and I just could fault his mono. I find that it's really crap.
That's my opinion is not very "pro". I would say that I love my Korg to love and it is far from playing in the yard of the small. Although it is not very big ...

The keyboard touch-sensitive mini VLOC, 3 octaves
1 + 1 pitch wheel modulation wheel
stereo outputs, headphone jack + + Audio mini jack
71 WAVEFORM FROM MS2000 + 64 FROM dW8000
8-band vocoder Stereo / effects ditables reverb, delay, distortion ...
all compltement ditable
existing PC and free editor
4 voice polyphonic

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale simple when you know the basics of synthse
ditto for the edition of sounds
I personally do not use the manual that undoubtedly must be clear

SOUNDS

The sounds should certainly suit all styles of music
accepting the sounds of synths ...
yes they are realistic in relation to analogue machines
but not actual instruments of Contents
one can obtain an infinite range of its
both in bass, lead or the ground ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years
I really like everything about this synth vocoder to all
that's just asking to know how to use a vocoder

I have tried a variety of synth from analog to numrique
report quality price is really bloeufant

I would make that choice 1000fois

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

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

UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

We will not add a layer ... ^ ^

UTILIZATION

This is a great tool to learn subtractive synthesis. All parameters are editable from the front of the keyboard, but the sound editing is much easier using software available on the Korg website (I find this more intuitive in any case, perhaps the habit of Video ...).

The MiniTouch me a little embarrassed at first but with practice I find it nice, feel nice and it is necessary to find a different set of synthetic "piano".

The limit octave is sometimes inconvenient if you want to play a bass line and a theme.

I have been slow to change "live" sound settings other than those directly accessible, and this may be where I am most disappointed if we could assign the knobs 5 of the top n ' matter what part of the patch that would have been very fatal. To change anything other than the five proposed parameters, it must return to the patch (with the large data wheel) and there ... everything is possible, provided you know where to find this, which is not obvious at first.

The main strength: the patch system, which still allows to assign the modulation wheel to what you want, and attach elements together (eg LFO -> Amplitude). This leaves a large creative freedom and the possibility of new sensations instrumental.

SOUNDS

It has been said and I confirm, the bass sounds are really good.

The sounds are not realistic at all, and if you want to emulate an organ, it will necessarily cheap whatever you do. But this is not the goal in my humble opinion.

Some presets are very typical and will be boring after a while.

There are not tons of effects but it was largely or almost.

This leaves a huge synth line to create if we take the trouble to examine the principles of subtractive synthesis. You can create a sound world without being swallowed up by a technical misunderstanding total.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years now ...
We will do as in the tests ... Audiofanzine : P

The -:
- That says "mini" said Bounds
- The performance is not optimized
- The system patch is not unlimited either ...
- We manage to reach the "limits" early

Most:
- That says "mini" can also mean a fun and practical side
- If it's a toy, then this is roughly better than game boy
- THE PRICE! it's still the price of hardware soft ...
- The feeling of easily able to guide the beast after 2 years (without prior knowledge)
- The manual is clear
- Plus: the vocoder!
- Even reaching the end of technical understanding, it does not feel frustrated as long (at least not yet) because the contrary was still room to define his sound world. Very good artist and I use it is easy to understand that choice now.

Within a group, it's really a nice synth. After that, used alone, it might be a bit limited to create a piece of A to Z (quoique. ..)

At his death, I will probably miss.

I think everything has been said before ...

UTILIZATION

Use could not be more simple: you plug it sounds, you start to tweak here and it sounds even better!

The mini-touch may seem uncomfortable at first but finally give the game a nice look and an opportunity to understand the composition in a different way, which suits me perfectly.
The manual, meanwhile, is amber, but more than enough to take the animal in hand, all of which are relatively intuitive.

SOUNDS

For the price and size of the machine it sounds really good!

Of course, eventually touring the presets, but all sounds are fully editable, and offer ample opportunities to anyone who will bother to get their hands dirty.

If I can give you some advice: stick him a pedal loop, like RC-2 at the exit and there is revealed the microKORG actually be a killer!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a year and I can not get enough, our training includes folk guitars, Start 'and cello, and frankly the microKORG is very comfortable in this environment for a quality / price ratio in my opinion unbeatable.

Of course do not expect to have a Moog in the hands, but compare what is comparable, this little moth send really heavy when you take the time to use it in depth.

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

UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

See data sheet

UTILIZATION

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

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

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

For my part, I use it for home recording.

SOUNDS

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

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

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

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years.

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

Trs good value qualitprix

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

ok

UTILIZATION

ok

SOUNDS

ok

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent machine that has a total retro look (to love), very easy to use, without vlocitalors mini keys in it sounds good, no piano, however, one or two kinds of correct organs, but especially SOUNDS lowland Garon !!!!!, the electro shot, the saturated patil plenty to do (for me) a good many heavy hip hop, drum grim n bass, electro minimalist.
Basically it's a bomb that will make electric gloat on your keyboard (j I did say "rejoice") with the head of the line sounds very raw, the saturated galore, you have to fiddle with the knobs and mistreatment of buttons, here we explore the sounds electric, and it is not too bad organized in such a small box it's still tonnant.Cela said, it is sometimes difficult to find or rather find his sounds with the knobs you quickly get lost in the maze of bousin.
For me, then it's all good, I do not know if I sell this synth later when I would receive my m50, I'm waiting to see if these machines are complementary or if the microKORG s'avre inutile.A follow ///////////////////////
UP! I have my korg m50 for a month now and I keep microKORG because he is too fun to use, it has tortured jubilant sounds with those big wheels a con, for the mini keys against a shit but hey c is the spirit of the machine, it says I can be me paying the r3 and resell it, to follow. (By the way I will pay the microSAMPLER, ears will bleed a)!

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.

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

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

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


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

What polyphony?
4 notes max.

UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

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

The effects are they effective and appropriate?
- Yes!

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

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

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

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

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

see previous review
poor keyboard design

UTILIZATION

very simple once read the manual

SOUNDS

it's cold ...
I finally bought a real analog DDE
the vocoder is really dirty and it's really a matter of taste (it's a gimmick)
I like some leads and some lower
filters are not really terrible
with some analog effects that some worthwhile

OVERALL OPINION

I have a year-1x, a Doepfer dark energy an mc-909.
VA I prefer the year-1x older and richer but more complex
to be often driven by my 909, it complements it quite low level and leads
the arpeggiator is actually rather poor but fairly easy to set
I plug the output a big muff and an analog delay and it sounds fairly hot anyway
its weight and size its pretty great when I move my soundsystem for concerts
the keyboard is really unplayable, I almost prefer the pads of my 909

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?

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UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

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.

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

UTILIZATION

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

SOUNDS

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

OVERALL OPINION

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

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)