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Compact Analog Modeling Synthesizer with 8-band Vocoder and Microphone
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MicroKORG - Analog Modeled Synthesizer and Vocoder

The microKORG synthesizer with vocoder delivers the quality sounds and features you expect from Korg at a price that will astound you. Powerful synthesis is the nature of this beast! The microKORG boasts the same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine found in Korg's critically acclaimed MS2000 and offers a wider selection of waveforms than almost any other modeled synthesizer. In addition, 64 exclusive DWGS waveforms from Korg's classic DW-8000 synthesizer enables you to reproduce a broad collection of imitative sounds that are traditionally difficult reproduce on an analog synthesizer with the microKORG.

Korg microKorg at a Glance:
  • 8-band vocoder
  • Flexible presets and audio inputs
  • Compact and portable
8-band vocoder

The Korg microKORG also includes an 8-band vocoder with many advanced features. With the microKORG, you can capture and "freeze" the formants of your voice, and then play it across the keyboard, or shift the formant frequency to make your voice sound male, female, like a child or just plain wacky! Best of all, the microKORG synthesizer and vocoder comes with its own microphone so you can start having fun right away. Combine all of this with four filter modes, three types of modulation effects (chorus/flanger, phaser, ensemble), three types of delay effects (stereo, cross, L/R) and a two band EQ and you have all the tools you need to make driving leads that cut through your mix or lush pads that takes your audience to synthesis heaven.

Flexible presets and audio inputs

To get you started, Korg has included 128 great sounding presets covering a wide range of the latest musical styles inside the microKORG. Two external audio input jacks are provided so you can run other instruments, CDs and more through the microKORG's filter and effects allowing even more creative possibilities.

Compact and portable

For the musician on the go, the microKORG's mini-keyboard sports 37 velocity sensitive keys, MIDI in/out and thru and can run from its power supply or 6 AA batteries. All parameters are located on the panel for easy access to any function and a large dial and LED illuminated buttons provide easy program selection even on a dark stage, making the microKORG great for live shows.

Korg microKorg Features:
  • Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
  • Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral=2 (max, Normal/Dual Mode)
  • Voices: 4 voices
  • Sound Source: 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator,
  • Multi Mode Filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF), EG x2, LFO x2, o Virtual Patch x4
  • Vocoder Program: Voices = 4 voices
  • Programs: 128 programs
  • Effects: Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), 2-bandEqualizer
  • Arpeggiator: 6 types
  • Keyboard: 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
  • Inputs: AUDIO IN 1, and 2
  • Level switch: LINE/MIC,
  • Outputs: L/MONO, R and Headphones
  • MIDI: IN, OUT and THRU
  • Display: 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LED
  • Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
  • Dimensions: 20.63"(W) x 9.02"(D) x 2.8"(H)
  • Weight: 4.85 lbs.
  • Accessories: AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA), Condenser Microphone
Korg microKorg - State-of-the-art analog modeling and multiband vocoding in a compact, portable instrument!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Synthesizer with Vocoder
  • Sound Engine: Analog Modeling
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Number of Keys: 37
  • Type of Keys: Synth Action, Mini Keys
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Wheel
  • Polyphony: 4 voices
  • Number of Presets: 128
  • Oscillators: 2 x VCO
  • Waveforms: Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Sine, Vox, DWGS, Noise, Audio In
  • LFO: 2 x LFO
  • Filter: 4-pole Lowpass, 2-pole Lowpass/Bandpass/Highpass
  • Envelope Generator: 2 x ADSR
  • Number of Effects: 7
  • Effects Types: Modulation, Delay, EQ
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
  • Audio Inputs: 1 x TS (Mic/Line), 1 x TS (Line)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included) / 6 x AA batteries (sold separately)
  • Height: 2.76"
  • Width: 20.63"
  • Depth: 9.13"
  • Weight: 4.85 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: microKORG

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Rated 5/5

endless possibilities!!!

I love this little synth. All of my friends grew up with this in highschool,this synth has endless possibilities I can't even name everything you could do.
It works great for fill in sounds as well when composing a song
Music background: aspiring professional guitarist
Rated 5/5

MIND BLOWING after the Korg microKORG 2023 Ultimate Patches update

Installed the upgrade and the synth went from a 7/10 to an 11/10! Thanks Korg for this!!!
Rated 5/5

The Reigning Champion of Entry-Level Synths

The Korg microKORG is an excellent synth. Having remained in production for over 20 years, its status as a constant is determined by its sound and ease of use. I haven't messed with the factory presets but designing your own sounds is a breeze with the intuitive knob layout. The sound engine sounds very natural. I wouldn't say analog because resonance on the filter is markedly digital but there are countless analog-like tones to be had. The oscillators don't start at the same phase with each key press, which makes this much more analog sounding than digital. The polyphony leaves something to be desired because, when making layered patches, you only get two notes. The ring-mod on oscillator two is quite good and, so far in every application I've used, ring-mod-sync seems to be more pleasing than sync on its own. The effects give a nice stereo dimension to the sounds and, on a synth of this stature, four mod-matrix slots seems to be just enough. I can't recommend key-tracking LFO 2 enough for really cool analog-FM style tones. Getting a tracked LFO speed for each note does so much for creative sound design. The microKORG has definitely remained in production for as long as it has for a reason.
Music background: Electronic Music
Rated 5/5

Wonderful Vocoder!

It surely is a great synthesizer of course, but my main interest in this was the vocoding abilities of the keyboard. I was wanting to expand into more modern vocoding styles, such as that found in "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap or "woah" by The Eden Project, and my DAW didn't seem to get there. This keyboard fit exactly what I needed and more. The level of customization is almost overwhelming, both in the synthesizer and vocoder sections, and its just small enough that I can sit in bed and jam out with some headphones attached (granted I needed an adapter to make the regular aux cable connect, no big deal though). Definitely would recommend, both fun for groups wanting to test it out and for personal use.
Music background: Hobbyist Electronic Music Maker
Rated 5/5

Fun & Inspiring

I will echo all the pros & cons already mentioned for this groundbreaking instrument. It is NOT a toy! For those wanting to learn synth basics the matrix is very well laid out. However I would find myself getting lost on which horizontal line I was working on. So I cut a couple of quarter-inch white magnetic strips that run the length of the parameter choices to serve as an underliner. They are easily slid when repositioned. Yeah that might be a piddly fix for some but it speeds things up.
Music background: Enthusiast

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Carson McClain

This keyboard is going to be legend. The microKORG is one of those keyboards that a begineer can define his music career with. It's also a synth that any keyboard player would love to add to his rig for the vocoding capabilites. I love the arpeggiators, the bass sounds, and the way that Korg separates its sounds in a genre-specific manner. The microKORG is destined to be a synth legend you will never want to sell.

James Masterson

Being a solo songwriter, I rely on ease of use and portability. The Korg microKORG has been a great for me! Between its quick hookup, ability to easily make all kinds of different sounds I never could have imagined, and vocoder that lets me get a little crazy, this has been a great addition to my setup!

Ryan Murray

The microKORG has got to be one of the coolest synths out there. No in-depth menus to navigate, just really stellar sounds and easy customization of every waveform. The vocoder adds a cool element to any track, and the genre-specific categories make it even easier to find the sounds you want. It's so easy to fall in love with the microKORG, it's a must-have for anyone remotely interested in synths.

Robert Koch

The Korg microKorg is a remarkably powerful synth in a small and affordable package. The versatility accompanied with this synth is astounding. I love the arpeggiator and how many different variations with every preset there are. You can even write your own arpeggiated sequence with it. Add in the cutoff, attack, resonance, and release knobs and you have endless options in this little synth. Definitely a great buy for adding to your synth rig or starting fresh!
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