All user reviews for the Korg microKORG

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 ...

- 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)!