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Korg Microkorg - 37 Keys Analog Modeled Synthesizer-Vocoder
State-of-the-art analog modeling and multi-band vocoding are finally available in a compact, portable instrument. With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect for the performer, producer, computer musician or beginner looking for an affordable synthesizer. The new microKORG delivers the quality sounds and features you expect from Korg at a price that will astound you.
Powerful synthesis
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 any other modeled synth. Oscillator 1 features a total of 71 waveforms . These include traditional analog waves like saw, pulse, sine and noise, plus more unique choices like Vox wave and cross wave. Together they provide a cool selection that can be modulated to produce an extensive range of timbres. In addition, 64 exclusive DWGS waveforms from Korg?s classic DW-8000 enable the microKORG to reproduce a broad collection of imitative sounds. Sounds like bells, electric pianos, guitars, basses and more that would be difficult reproduce on an analog synthesizer. You can also apply Ring and Sync modulation from Oscillator 2 to create the kind of complex timbres that are the true sign of an advanced synthesizer.
Four filter modes are available, offering -12 dB (2-pole) low pass, high pass and band pass configurations plus an extra steep -24 dB (4-pole) low pass setting. All include resonance. Two classic ADSR envelope generators and two MIDI-syncable LFOs provide the power to shape your sounds. Add a Virtual Patch matrix that lets you create advanced modulation settings ? routing the Mod Wheel to control filter cutoff or pulse width, using an LFO to control panning or amp level, etc. ? and you have performance that is unheard of from a synthesizer in this price range!
Classic vocoding
The microKORG includes an 8-band vocoder with many advanced features. 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 comes with its own microphone so you can start having fun right away.
A full range of effects
Three types of modulation effects (chorus/flanger, phaser, ensemble), three types of delay effects (stereo, cross, L/R), and a two-band equalizer add the finishing touch to the microKORG. The delays can be synchronized with the arpeggiator or to an external MIDI clock ? a great feature for live performances or for laying down tracks. All effects can be edited to create your own, unique sounds.
Great sounds and expression
Korg has used all of the microKorg?s synthesis power in the creation of 128 great-sounding presets. They cover a wide range of the latest musical styles plus many vintage favorites. Sixteen vocoder Programs are also included. The Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel and five other knobs provide flexible realtime control over filter cutoff, attack, release and other important parameters. The Edit Mode allows you to fully edit the existing sounds, or to create your own new ones.
Flexible arpeggiator
Six types of arpeggio patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger) are built in, with control over tempo, gate time, swing, and up to a 4-octave range. You can turn individual steps on or off within a pattern, providing the feel and functionality of a step sequencer.
Audio in
Two external audio input jacks are provided, so you can run other instruments, CDs and more through the microKORG?s filter and effects, allowing you to process sounds in truly creative ways.
A compact MIDI controller
The microKORG?s compact size is perfect for the musician or DJ looking to add a synth to his or her setup when space is tight. It?s also a great choice for use in a computer-based music setup. The five realtime knobs on the front panel can transmit MIDI messages (control changes), so they can be used as controllers for software synthesizers. Use the 37-note velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard for controlling other gear or for recording and editing with your sequencer. And thanks to battery-power, the microKORG is the ultimate portable controller when used with a laptop computer!
Clear control and classic looks
There?s no complex menu structure ? all parameters are located on the panel for easy access to any function. A large dial and LED illuminated buttons provide easy program selection even on a dark stage. With its beige-gold body, wooden side panels and retro-influenced design, the microKORG has a look that?s both vintage and funky.
| Sound Generation Method: | | | Analog Modeling Synthesis System
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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,
Virtual Patch x4
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Vocoder Program: | | | Voices: | | | 4 voices
| | | Sound Source: | | | 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator,
EG x1,
LFO x2,
8 Channels vocoder,
Level and pan of each channel can be edited,
Formant Shift function
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General Specifications: | | | Programs: | | | 128 programs
| | | Effects: | | | Modulation effects (3 types),
Delay (3 types),
Equalizer
| | | Arpeggiator: | | | 6 types
| | | Keyboard: | | | 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
| | | Inputs: | | | AUDIO IN 1, and 2
| | | Level switch: | | | LINE/MIC,
[AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE)],
[AUDIO IN 2 (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)
| | | Power Consumption: | | | 6.4 Watt maximum
| | | Dimensions: | | | 20.63“(W) x 9.13“(D) x 2.76“(H)
524mm(W) x 232mm(D) x 70mm(H)
| | | Weight: | | | 4.85 lbs.
2.2 kg
| | | Accessories: | | | AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA),
Condenser Microphone
| Specifications subject to change without notice
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| The Pa300 is the latest keyboard in the KORG Pa series of internationally acclaimed and bestselling musical arrangers. Itʼs compact, inexpensive and powerful, with the most up-to-date collection of quality sounds and Styles. Using the built in Styles, you can quickly and easily play along with a backing band or even create your own music. The Pa300 is not only fun to play any time you like, but itʼs the ideal way for people of all ages to write and perform music!
The Pa300 from Korg is a compact but fully featured musical arranger with an up-to-date collection of sounds and styles. Using the built-in styles allows the user to quickly and easily play along with a backing band or even create custom music. The enhanced RX (Real eXperience) sound engine offers improved realism and vivid sound.
A five-inch TouchView color TFT display provides an intuitive graphical interface with a search function for easy retrieval of any musical resource or file. Over three-hundred factory styles each include intro, fill and ending variations and can be edited and stored in user memory locations. An enhanced Guitar Mode 2 provides realistic guitar parts, and an improved GM set for playing Standard MIDI Files.
Other features include an MP3 player with transpose and tempo change that is also compatible with popular lyric formats including graphical (+G), Text Viewer and Score. Four stereo master effects feature well over one-hundred effects algorithms. A fully programmable SongBook database is based on styles, SMF, Karaoke and MP3 files with instant recall of any song setting.
Keyboard
61 keys
Velocity sensitivity is supported
System
Upgradable Operating System
RX (Real eXperience)
Multitasking, Load while play feature
Tone Generator
128 Voices, 128 Oscillators
Filters with Resonance
Three band EQ for each track
Effects
Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems
125 Master Effect types
Master 4 band Parametric EQ
Sounds / Drum Kits
Factory:
More than 950, including Stereo Piano and GM2 sound compatibility
64 Drum Kits
Full Sound and Drum Kit editing capability
User:
256 Sounds
128 Drum Kits
Styles
Factory:
More than 310 Preload Styles
Full Style editing capability
User:
Up to 1,040 available Style locations including the Favorite/User banks
Structure:
Eight Style tracks, 4 Single Touch Settings, 4 Pads, and one Style Performance per Style
Style Controls:
3 Intros, 4 Variations, 4 Fills, Break, 3 Endings, Auto fill, Synchro Start/Stop, Tap Tempo/Reset, Manual Bass, Bass Inversion, Memory, Accompaniment On/Off, Kick & Snare Designation
Style Others:
Guitar Mode 2, Parallel and Fixed NTT
Performance / STS
240 Keyboard Performance locations, My Setting special Performance
STS:
Memorize Keyboard tracks - Up to 4 x 1040 Styles, up to 4 x SongBook entries
Keyboard Tracks
Four Keyboard tracks (Upper 1, 2, 3, Lower)
Pads
4 Pad tracks + Stop button Full Pad editing capability
Full Pad editing capability
Song Play
Player with select, Start/Stop, Home, Rewind and Fast Forward controls
Jukebox function – Compatible with SMF (format 0 and 1) and MP3 – Lyrics (compatible with CGD), Score
MP3 Player
MP3 Player
Transpose (+6/-5 semitones)
Tempo change (±30%)
Sequencer
Quick Record (Backing Sequence)
Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events
SMF format
SongBook
Fully programmable music database, based on Styles, SMF, Karaoke, MP3 with automatic selection of Style Play and Song Play modes – User-definable custom lists - Filtering options
Search
Style, Song, Performance, SongBook, Sound and Lyrics TXT
Compatibility
"i-Series" models: Styles
"Pa series” model Style, Performance, Sound, Song, SongBook, Pad
General Controls
Master Volume, Real Time-Acc/Seq Balance Volume, Ensemble, Upper Tracks Octave Transpose, Master Transpose, Tempo Lock, Quarter Tone Arabic Scale, User Scale memorized inside Performance/STS, Search, Lyrics, Score, Dial, Tempo, Metronome, Split, Joystick
Connections
Control Inputs:
Assignable Pedal/Footswitch (Damper)
Headphone/
Outputs:
Unbalanced Stereo Jack
MIDI
USB to MIDI using the USB Device port – 8 user definable MIDI Presets
USB
USB-MIDI Interface
Type A (TO DEVICE): 1 (Rear)
Type B (TO HOST): 1 (Rear)
2.0 Hi Speed connections
Mass Storage
USB Memory Stick
Display
Color TouchView™ 5” (480 x 272 dots) TFT display
Speaker System
Amplification:
13 W x 2
Speakers;
10 cm x 2 Double Cone Speakers in Bass Reflex Box
Power
Power Supply:
AC 100-240 V
Power Consumption:
18 Watt
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
1,030 x 378.3 x 127 mm / 40.55 x 14.89 x 5.00 inches (without music stand);
Weight
8.35 kg / 18.41 lbs
Accessories
Quick Guide, Music Stand, External Power Supply Adapter and Power Cable, Accessory DVD (Including Video Manual)
Options
EXP-2 - Expression/Volume Pedal
XVP-10 - Professional Expression/Volume Pedal
DS-1H - Damper Pedal
PS-1/PS-3 Switch Pedal
The Pa300 is the latest keyboard in the KORG Pa series of internationally acclaimed and bestselling musical arrangers. Itʼs compact, inexpensive and powerful, with the most up-to-date collection of quality sounds and Styles. Using the built in Styles, you can quickly and easily play along with a backing band or even create your own music. The Pa300 is not only fun to play any time you like, but itʼs the ideal way for people of all ages to write and perform music! - See more at: http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/pa300/#sthash.lBGekdqP.dpuf |
Synthesizer workstation with 61 dynamic keys with aftertouch, Vast sounds composition method, sampler 128ΜΒ, compatible with AKAI - ROLAND - WAV -ENSONIQ - AIFF samples, 192 generators, KDFX professional digital multieffect unit, KB3 organ, 32 channels sequencer, arpeggiator, compatible with GM, smart media slot, pitch-bend & modulation wheels, midi in/out.
| K2661 Features | | Keyboard: | 61-note unweighted synth-style keyboard with monophonic aftertouch | | Display: | 64 x 240 fluorescent backlit display with brightness and contrast controls. | | Physical Controllers: | (8) sliders, (1) Pitch Wheel, (1) Mod Wheel, (2) buttons, (4) Foot Swicth Pedal inputs, (2) CC Pedal inputs, (1) Ribbon Controller input - all assignable | | Polyphony: | 48 sample-playback voices (192 total oscillators). | | Multitimbral parts: | 16 MIDI channels (each can be a 32 layer deep program) | | General MIDI Compatability: | Built in GM-1 sound set | | Architecture: | V.A.S.T. - Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology with 60 DSP functions | | ROM Programs: | Over 600 plus thousands on SmartMedia and CDROM (both included) | | Sound ROM: | 32 MB base ROM expandable to 48Mb | | Sample RAM: | Up to 128 MB via 1 non-composite 72 pin SIMM. | | Sequence/Program RAM: | 1.5 MB user-programmable battery-backed RAM. Equivalent to over 360,000 sequencer events. | | Sequencer: | Full-function 768 ppq sequencer with 16 song and 16 arrangement tracks. Offers pattern, linear, loop and step recording, cut/copy/paste, advanced 'groove' quantizing, event list editing and other powerful track editing tools. Sequences can be also triggered in real time from the keyboard. | | KDFX: | Powerful, flexible 5-stereo bus, 24-bit digital effects engine offering a wide range of time, frequency and dynamic based effects as well as effects chaining. | | Triple Modular Processing: | Offers 126 sound shaping algorithms and in-series processing of VAST layers. | | KB3 Drawbar Mode: | Allows blending of nine harmonics per voice in real-time (full polyphony maintained at all times). KB3 Mode allows realistic tone wheel organ emulations and innovative, dynamic new timbres. | | Live Mode: | Process any incoming signal via the digital or optional analog inputs with powerful V.A.S.T. synthesis functions and built in KDFX capabilities. | | Arpeggiator: | Fully programmable arpeggiator featuring 7 different modes of operation and a host of features including the ability to sync to MIDI Beat Clock. | | Waveform Editing: | Full functional graphic sample editor with a host of sample editing tools (Sampling Option NOT required) | | Sample Processing: | Non-real-time DSP functions include time compression/expansion, pitch shifting, re-sampling, pasting samples on beats-per-minute timeline (Mix Beat), volume ramps, mix sample, and many other functions. Sample Processing DSP does not require the sampling option to be installed. | | File Compatibility: | Reads/writes Standard MIDI Files, AIFF and WAVE files. ISO 9660 Compatible. Reads libraries in Roland 700 series, Akai S1000, S1100, and S3000, and Ensoniq EPS, and ASR file formats. | | AFMS File System: | User-friendly cataloging and retrieval of individual objects. Powerful utilities including: file search, info about media/available space, disk macros, startup file applications, and more. | | Analog I/O: | 4 balanced audio outs with 24-bit converters plus mix stereo pair (can also be used as unbalanced). Stereo headphone out. | | Digital I/O: | 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT input and output (or 2 channles of AES/EBU or S/PDIF output) | | FREE OS Updates: | User-installed upgrades via SmartMedia card or SCSI. Software available for download from this web site. DOS compatibility required. | | K2661 Specifications | | Height: | (4.30“) (11.00 cm) | | Depth: | (14.18“) (36.00 cm) | | Length: | (39.40“) (100.18 cm) | | Weight: | (32.00 lb.) (14.50 kg) | | Power: | Internal, user-switchable international AC power supply |
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Highlights: - Even more vintage sounds, including the KORG SGproX piano, M1 and VOX organs and well-known "Tape" instruments
- 128 onboard sounds, plus 640 additional sounds included with the Editor/Librarian for Mac and PC!
- New yet nostalgic - black panel "new vintage" design
- Featuring MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology
- Vocoder with included gooseneck microphone
- A powerful Kaoss effects engine - the kind of effects that you would expect from Korg
- Korg's proprietary Natural Touch mini-keyboard, designed with an emphasis on playability
- Battery powered operation is supported for increased portability
More Vintage Sounds than Ever
Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the MicroKorg have been freshly added to the MicroKorg XL+. In addition, for band use, the MicroKorg XL+ comes equipped with the piano sound from Korg's classic stage piano, the SGproX (famous for its ability to stand out in your band's mix), as well as its hard-edged grand-type electric piano. This compact package also includes sounds from the M1 and the VOX organ, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, as well as other gorgeous sounds from keyboard history. Of course, these sounds can be played full-range like the originals that inspired them, either by using the onboard octave switch, or by connecting your choice of any MIDI-capable full-sized keyboard of choice. Each of these 128 programs are genuinely inspiring sounds, giving the MicroKorg XL+ plenty of variety to serve as your main keyboard or as a secondary keyboard in your rig. In addition, Korg has provided a total of 640 free sounds, downloadable through the free Editor software!
Program genre selector
The MicroKorg XL featured a sound selector that lets you choose your sound using two large dials: "music genre" and "instrument category." The new MicroKorg XL+ has been updated with a new set "music genres" to fit today's evolving music scene. Now you can select a program that matches your song more intuitively than ever. For even more convenience, you can also leave one of the dials fixed and use the other dial to make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use the dial to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).
New Yet Nostalgic - "New Vintage" Design
The MicroKorg XL+ projects a style that's reminiscent of vintage electric pianos, featuring a futuristic and simultaneously retro design with a stylish black panel and knobs. High-quality parts such as metal levers, dials that move with an audible click, and knobs with a sturdy operating feel are some of the ways that the MicroKorg XL+ outclasses other instruments in its range and enhances your experience editing synthesizer sounds.
Specifications
Tone Generator System:
MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)
Multi Timbral:
Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)
Voice polyphony:
Maximum 8 voices (when using Vocoder, it is 4 voices)
Structure:
[Synth] 2 oscillators + noise generator
Oscillator 1:
Waveform: 8 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, DWGS, Audio In),
Modulation: Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM
Oscillator 2:
Waveform: 4 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine)
Modulation: Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync
Waveshape:
Type: Drive, Decimator, HardClip, OctSaw, MultiTri, MultiSin, SubOSCSaw, SubOSCSqu, SubOSCTri, SubOSCSin, LevelBoost,
Multimode Filters:
Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct BPF ~ -12 dB/oct HPF ~ Thru,
Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF (swichable)
[Vocoder]
16 channel vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each channel, Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function
Keyboard:
37 notes (Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
Controller:
Pitch bend wheel
Modulation Wheel
Effects:
Timbre: 2 band EQ
Master effect: 2 units, 17effect algorisms.
Arpeggiator:
Six types: UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger, Individual step on/off function
Programs:
128 programs (A/B banks x 8 genres x 8 category)
Inputs:
[AUDIO INPUT 1] (1/4" phone jack, unbalanced, with MIC/LINE switch) - Rear Panel
[AUDIO INPUT 1 (MIC)] (XLR jack / balanced) - Front Panel
Outputs:
[L/MONO, R] (1/4" Standard phone jacks / unbalanced)
[Phone] (1/4" Stereo Standard phone jacks)
MIDI:
IN, OUT
USB:
Type B
Display:
Custom LCD
Power Supply:
DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Battery Life:
Approx. four hours (with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions:
556(W)x231(D)x73(H)mm/21.89“(W)x9.09“(D)x2.87“(H)
Weight:
2.0 kg/4.41 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)
Accessories:
AC adapter, Gooseneck Microphone
Optional accessories:
Soft Case: SC-micro MSG
Mobile Monitor Amplifier : MMA-130(It provides a DC9V output jack that can provide power to one of a number of Korg instruments like microKORG XL+)
MicroKorg XL+ Sound Editor
Operating requirements
Windows
Supported Computer:
A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 and is equipped with a USB port
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32bit, 64bit), Windows 7 SP1 (32bit, 64bit)
Mac
Supported Computer:
An Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with a USB port and an Intel or Power PC processor
Operating system:
Mac OS X version 10.5 or later (“Intel" Only)
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Synth engine
• Up to 18 note polyphony (dynamic voicing)
• Mono-Timbral
Per patch:
• 3x oscillators
• 1x noise generator
• 2x ring modulators
Waveforms include:
• Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9x saw:pulse combinations.
• 20x digital waveforms
• 36x wavetables
Filtertypes:
2x filters per patch
• low pass no resonance 6dB per octave
• low pass 12dB
• low pass 18dB
• low pass 24dB
• band pass 6:6
• band pass 6:12
• band pass 12:6
• band pass 6:18
• band pass 18:6
• band pass 12:12
• high pass no resonance 6dB per octave
• high pass 12dB
• high pass 18dB
• high pass 24dB
Sources:
20 modulation slots per patch
• 6x envelope generators
• 3x LFOs.
• Aftertouch
• Velocity
• Key scaling/track
• Mod wheel
• Expression pedal
Total of 66 Destinations including:
• Oscillator pitch, pulse width, wavetable index, level and sync
• Filter cutoff, resonance, envelope settings
• Effects parameters and send levels
• Recursive modulation (modulating modulation sources themselves)
5 Effects slots per patch
• Distortion – up to 2 instances
• Compressor – up to 2 instances
• Chorus/Phase – up to 4 instances
• Delay – up to 2 instances
• Reverb – up to 2 instances
• Gator
• EQ
•12 band vocoder
• Arpeggiator – 33 patterns
• Chord function – lock up to 10 notes
• Patch storage up to 512 on hardware (ships with 300 factory patches)
Hardware
• 144 character LCD
• 8x detented touch sensitive encoders
• 1x large smooth encoder (with back-lit filter lock buttons)
• 1x large patch select/speed dial encoder
• 2x volume & monitor mix dials
• 39 LED lit/indicated buttons
• Pitch wheel (LED lit)
• Modulation wheel (LED lit)
• 37 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
• XLR dynamic mic input
• 2x ¼” jack inputs
• 2x ¼” jack outputs
• 2x ¼” jack aux outputs
• 1x ¼” jack headphone output
• SPDIF digital output on RCA connector
• Expression pedal on ¼” jack input
• Sustain pedal on ¼” jack input
• MIDI in/out/thru
• 12 volt power input
• USB port (UltraNova can be powered via USB)
• Kensington Lock port
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