Korg microKORG 37-Key Synthesizer and Vocoder
Product Description
The microKORG from Korg is a lightweight - portable synthesizer and MIDI controller keyboard - with 37 velocity sensitive miniature keys - serving the DJ and Techno markets The small but intense footprint of the keyboard - and the provision for AA battery power - contribute to this keyboard's usefulness as a mobile - laptop composing and production tool The LED illuminated selection buttons and display make live performance - in dark venues - significantly easierThe microKORG is an analog modeling synthesizer with a large selection of waveforms - including a choice selection imported from one of Korg's classic digital synths - providing a unique - hybrid sound palette to choose from The sound sources of this instrument include 2 Oscillator and Noise Generators - a multi-mode filter - 2 LFO's and 2 Envelope Generators - all of which may be interconnected by 4 Virtual Patch matrixesThe microKORG is a viable master controller - with a large selection of assignable buttons and knobs The pitch and modulation wheels - along with the 5 parameter control knobs - are real-time controllers - a welcome stage or studio performance featureThe microKORG's built-ins include a Vocoder with a condenser microphone - an Arpeggiator - and a selection of modulation and delay effects - along with an equalizer The flexible input structure and routing scheme of the keyboard allow for use of the microKORG as a sound processor of external microphone or line audio - with lots of unusual sonic possibilities All of the built-ins are programmable - and the Vocoder features 16 dedicated programs - meant to demonstrate and exploit it's advanced powerThe microKORG is an innovative product that is packed with useful creative tools and features - and surprisingly affordable
Features: Virtual Patches for Powerful Editing, Freely Settable Arpeggiator, Audio Input for External Processing, Integrated Vocoder with Included Mic, 37 Velocity-Sensitive Keys, Compact Footprint, Analog Modeling Synthesizer, 128 Programs with Easy Select Genres, Assignable Controls
Keyboard: 37 Mini-Keys - Velocity Sensitive
Polyphony: 4 Voice
Multitimbral: 2 Part
Synthesis Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
Presets: 128 Programs
User Memory: 128 Programs
Effects: Modulation Effects:1 x Flanger/Chorus1 x Phaser1 x EnsembleDelays:1 x Stereo1 x Cross1 x L/REqualizer
Sequencer: Arpeggiator
Controllers: 1 x Modulation Wheel1 x Pitch Wheel5 x Assignable Parameter Control Knobs2 x Edit Select/Assignable Control Knobs8 x Program Select/Assignable Buttons2 x Mic/Line Switches
Expansion Slots: No
Sample RAM: No
Outputs: 2 x 1/4-inch TS Jacks(Left/MONO - Right) - Unbalanced1 x 1/4-inch TRS Stereo HeadphoneMIDI OutMIDI Thru
Inputs: Audio In 1 Condenser: 1 x +5 Volt Mini PhoneAudio In 1 Dynamic: 1 x 1/4-inch TS Phone - UnbalancedAudio In 2 Line: 1 x 1/4-inch TS Phone - UnbalancedMIDI In
Headphone Output: Yes - 1/4-inch TRS Stereo Phone
SCSI: No
Internal Storage: No
External Storage: MIDI System Exclusive
Display: 3-Digit x 1 Line - 8-Segment LED
Dimensions: 20.63 x 9.13 x 2.76-inch (524 x 232 x 70mm)
Weight: 4.85 lb (2.2 kg)
Specialties: Condenser Mic and VocoderMaster MIDI Controller Keyboard Capability AA Battery or AC Powered
