Korg microKORG S synthesizer/vocoder

Korg microKORG S synthesizer/vocoder
Product no: 9000-0029-4656 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Create your own sound and take it with you wherever you go! The microKORG S is the result of original microKORG's success and features high-quality sounds, a striking design and solid construction. When the microKORG was launched in 2002, it was an instant hit. Even today, it's still an insanely popular synthesizer around the globe in every imaginable genre. Finally, the microKORG has been given an update: the microKORG S!

microKORG S: aesthetically justified

The first thing you'll notice about the microKORG S is that it sports a flashy white finish with gold-coloured lettering. No question about it—this KORG looks ultra-sleek and modern. As a tribute to the past, KORG has given this microKORG S solid wooden side panels for a clean, minimal look that would suit practically any modern-day Scandinavian-inspired interior. Under the bonnet, the microKORG S features a 2.1 speaker system that's capable of more power than you might expect from such a compact device.

More sounds than you can handle

Not only has the appearance of the microKORG been modified, the technology inside has also been updated. The microKORG S's memory is twice the size of its predecessor, giving you a total of 256 slots. KORG added 64 new presets with all kinds of sounds that will suit any type of music. How you fill the other 64 new slots is completely up to you—you won't have to worry about overwriting original sounds though. In live situations, you'll need time to browse through your presets. Fortunately, this device is fitted with eight hot keys for assigning your favourite sounds.

Robot vocals

Besides an arsenal of high-quality synthesizer sounds, the microKORG S is also equipped with a vocoder. Using the included microphone, you can combine vocals with keyboard sounds to create all kinds of crazy effects that Daft Punk or Kanye West would envy! Furthermore, this synth has all the connectors you could possibly need to make your experimental sessions a success. Whether you're just starting on your synthesizer journey, or you're looking for a new addition to your KORG collection, the microKORG S is what you need!

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: this product comes complete with a 9V adapter and a condenser microphone.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer kind	strings/vocoder
Synthesizer options	extensive
Difficulty level	intermediate
Vintage remake	no
Sound source	not applicable
Number of keys	37
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator
19-inch rack size	not applicable
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Type of keys	mini keys
Synthesizer inputs	microphone input, line in
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru
Audio via USB	no
Control	none
Polyphony	not specified

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	3,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	67,0 x 30,0 x 14,0 cm

Product specifications

KORG microKORG S
synthesizer and vocoder
colour: white
solid wooden sides
keys:
- quantity: 37
- velocity sensitive: yes
- size: mini
4-part vocal analogue modelling
256 programmes (192 presets, 64 user presets)
8 hot keys for your favourite sounds
unique formant hold and shift vocoder functions
interactive arpeggiator
external audio processor
3 effects: chorus/flanger, phaser, ensemble
3 delay modes: stereo, cross, L/R
2-band EQ
bright LED display (3 characters, 8 segments)
backlit push buttons
pitch bend wheel
modulation wheel
synthesizer programmes:
- multi-timbres: 2 (max, split/dual mode)
- maximum polyphony: 4 voices
- structure:
  - 2 oscillators + noise generator
  - multi-mode filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12 dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF)
  - 2x EG
  - 2x LFO
  - 4x virtual patches
vocoder programmes:
- maximum polyphony: 4 voices
- structure:
  - 1 oscillator + noise generator
  - 1x EG
  - 2x LFO
  - 8-channel vocoder
  - level and pan for each channel
  - formant shift function
inputs:
- audio in 1 condenser (with mic/line switch, +5V, mini jack)
- audio in 1 dynamic (with mic/line switch, +6.3V, mini jack)
- audio in 2 line (jack)
outputs:
- L/mono, R (2 x jack)
- headphones (jack)
MIDI: in, out, thru
speakers (2.1):
- 2 x 3.5 cm / 0.5 W
- 1 x 4 cm / 3 W
power supply:
- 9V DC power adapter (included)
- 6x AA batteries (not included)
battery life: up to 4 hours
dimensions: 52.4 x 23.2 x 7 mm
weight (without batteries or microphone): 2.5 kg
included: AC adapter (DC 9V), condenser mic