Korg

Korg microKorg S £411

Korg bring back their vocoding mini synth with some added

extras. Simon Arblaster asks if this little noise-maker can keep

up with the times…

CONTACT WHO: Korg TEL: +44 (0)1908 304600 WEB: www.korg.com KEY FEATURES I/O: Headphone out. L (mono) & R line outs.

Audio In 1 (mic and Line). Audio in 2 (Line). MIDI: In/Out/Thru. 2+1 speaker system DIMENSIONS: 524 x 232 x 70mm WEIGHT: 2.5kg (without batteries and

included microphone) INPUT: 37-note, velocity-sensitive mini keyboard. Gooseneck condenser microphone

Reviews | Korg microKorg S

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Reviews | Korg microKorg S Korg microKorg S £411 Korg bring back their vocoding mini synth with some added extras. Simon Arblaster asks if this little noise-maker can keep up with the times… CONTACT KEY FEATURES WHO: Korg TEL: +44 (0)1908 304600 WEB: www.korg.com I/O: Headphone out. L (mono) & R line outs. Audio In 1 (mic and Line). Audio in 2 (Line). MIDI: In/Out/Thru. 2+1 speaker system DIMENSIONS: 524 x 232 x 70mm WEIGHT: 2.
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Korg microKorg S | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + 64 new presets and 64 user slots make for an overall impressive soundset with possibilities Speakers are a handy addition for certain situations and battery power offers full portability Further sonic expansion with two audio inputs which can take external waveforms and process them internally - Rarely are mini keys done well – even velocity sensitivity can’t save them.
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Reviews | Korg microKorg S THE ALTERNATIVES Roland JD-Xi £409 Vocoder, minikeys… it’s all there with the addition of an analogue voice alongside Roland’s SuperNatural engine. It’s not as nice looking as the microKorg though. www.roland.com Novation MiniNova £279 The MiniNova is the cheapest option by far in the vocoder/ synth stakes and even comes as a Giorgio Moroder-fied special edition too, which is still cheaper than the Korg at £320, despite the limited numbers made. global. novationmusic.