KORG PA500 ORT Professional keyboard-synthesizer

Intuitive and ultra-powerful volca sequencer
A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential

The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed "on the fly." Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time.
Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters

The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The volca sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.

Parameters that can be used with Motion Sequence
・ Start Point (Playback start location)
・ Length (Playback length)
・ Hi Cut (Cutoff frequency)
・ Speed (Playback speed)
・ Pitch EG Int (Pitch EG depth)
・ Pitch EG Attack (Pitch EG attack time)
・ Pitch EG Decay (Pitch EG Decay time)
・ Amp Level
・ Pan
・ Amp EG Attack (Amp EG Attack time)
・ Amp EG Decay (Amp EG Decay time)

Keyboard

　
    Multi touch Keyboard

Sampler

Type
    PCM

Maximum Polyphony
    8

Number of Samples
    100 (User over writable)

Memory Size for Sample
    4 MB, Maximum 65 seconds

Sampling Frequency
    31.25 kHZ, 16 bit

Edit
    Sample(Start Point, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch(Speed, EG Int, Attack,Decay), Amp(Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off

Effects

Digital Reverb
    On/Off, Mix

Analogue Isolator
    Bass, Treble

Sequencer

Number of Parts
    10

Number of Steps
    16

Number of Recording Patterns
    10

Control
    Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing

Song

Maximum Number of Sequence
    16

Number of Recording Songs
    6

Connectors

Audio Output
    Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Sync
    Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)
    Sync Out(3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)

MIDI
    MIDI IN

Power

Battery Life
    Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)

Power Supply
    AA alkaline battery × 6 or AA nickel-metal hydride battery × 6 Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional)　

Others

Accessories
    AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation), Cable  

Options
    AC adapter (DC 9V)

Dimensions
(W x D x H)
    193 × 115 ×45 mm / 7.60” x 4.53” x 1.77”

Weight
    372 g / 13.12 oz. (Excluding batteries)

• 4-operator FM Sound Engine offers dynamic and expressive additive synthesis
• A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation
• Two programmable effects blocks with seven effect types per block:
• The effect types are: VCM Touch Wah, VCM Flanger, VCM Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Distortion
• Multi-touch control interface gives direct access to four simultaneous parameters
• 32 Voice memory locations allow storing and recalling favorite Voices

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

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:

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.

Analog Physical Modeling Engine with multiple synthesis and oscillator types, Each oscillator type has flexible LFO and ADSR routing plus unique Texture and Mod controls that work as follows:
Multi-saw Texture, control adds sub-oscillator Mod, layers multiple sawtooth waves Pulse Texture, changes pitch of 2nd square wave Mod, change pulse width Oscillator Sync Texture, changes pitch and tone of OSC2 Mod, sets pitch change amount Ring Modulation Texture, changes pitch of OSC1 Mod, changes pitch of OSC2 Frequency Modulation Texture, sets Modulation amount Mod, changes pitch of the Modulator

?Onboard effects processor with five types add depth to your sound The effect types are: OFF (effect bypass,) Delay, VCM Phaser, VCM Chorus/Flanger and Distortion ?8-note polyphony allows complex chords and pads or switch to mono Mode for fat synth bass or solo leads