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: 37 Velocity-Sensitive Keys, Compact Footprint, Analog Modeling Synthesizer, 128 Programs with Easy Select Genres, Integrated Vocoder with Included Mic, Virtual Patches for Powerful Editing, Freely Settable Arpeggiator, Audio Input for External Processing, 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
