And you couldn't really miss the big green 'VOCODER' setting on the Program Select dial, either. No doubt you've noticed the nifty condenser microphone that Korg has thoughtfully included, connected to the microKORG. The included manual's Quick Start guide will have you squeezing big sounds out of this little board in no time. It's an excellent intro to the world of synthesis, and with no LCD screen to squint at, you'll forget you're dealing with a powerful DSP computer and start having some analog-style fun. You can assign the five knobs to control any parameter in real time - just read their many functions written on the front panel. Ready to start making your own synth sounds? Start with an oscillator algorithm (such as sawtooth or square wave) and turn the knobs to edit your sound, then save your work in one of the banks. Play the keyboard as you twist the knobs that control filter cutoff, resonance, envelope attack and release times, and arpeggiator tempo. You'll find that just about every synth sound you can dream up is represented here. To get started, choose one of 112 preset programs in seven categories: Trance, Techno/House, Electronica, Drum'n'Bass/Breaks, Hip-Hop/Vintage, Retro, and Sound Effects/Hits. It's designed to be played one-handed, which means your other hand is free to manipulate the Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, and five fat knobs. This video showcases just some of the the microKorg's powerful features:įirst things first: if you're primarily a piano player, the microKORG's 37 mini-keys may take some getting used to.

Chances are, you'll be seeing (and hearing) more and more of this unassuming little monster, so let's take a look at what the Korg microKORG has to offer to indie bands, hip-hop producers, and electronica artists. Everything about this fat-sounding analog-modeling synth screams 'future classic,' from its on-board vocoder, to its tiny footprint and retro-style wood case. Dre, Beck, LCD Soundsystem, The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie, and Kings of Leon have in common? Answer: They all use a microKORG. Xylophones, Glockenspiels & Keyboard Percussion.Portable Recording & Hand Held Recorders.Busker / Portable / Battery Powered Amps.

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