Korg microKorg-S has more sounds and user presets; includes speakers as well for headphone-less jams.
The Korg microKorg is one of the most popular and successful product from Korg, a brand that is well-known for producing top quality synthesizers. The Korg microKORG is one of them; it has been around for several years now and has a great fan following (Musicians around the world use the microKORG) thanks to its easy-to-use interface, sturdy build quality, vocoder, amazing sounds and a reasonable pricing.
Now Korg has introduced the new microKorg-S (Korg says that the original version will continue to exist); the new synth now has more sounds, has more space for custom presets, comes with an integrated 2+1 speaker system, and comes with a new sophisticated look.
The built-in speakers will let you work on the synthesizer, even when you’re not in the studio. The Korg microKORG S offers all the features of the original synth (including the vocoder).
Watch: Korg microKorg-S demo
Key features/specifications of microKORG S synthesiser and Vocoder:
- 37-keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
- 256 programs (192 Presets / 64 Users)
- Modulation effects: flanger / chorus, phaser, ensemble (3 types). Delay: stereo, cross, L/R (3 types)
- Equalizer Arpeggiator 6 types (UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger), Step Arpeggiator functio Controls Real-Time control knob x5, Arpeggiator ON/OFF Keyboards
- Inputs AUDIO IN 1 CONDENSER (with MIC/LINE switch, +5V, mini phone jack)
- AUDIO IN 1 DYNAMIC (with MIC/LINE switch, 1/4″ phone jack)
- AUDIO IN 2 LINE (1/4” phone jack) Outputs L/MONO, R (1/4” phone jacks)
- Headphones (1/4″ stereo phone jack) MIDI IN, OUT, THRU
- Read more at the Korg website.
Most of these features exist in the original microKorg as well, so not sure if someone would want to upgrade just for the speakers and new patches. But someone looking for a new synthesizer (with a cool vocoder) can definitely consider the microKORG S.
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