Korg microKORG 2 Synthesizer Vocoder
Product Information
The microKORG, one of the most iconic and recognizable synths in the history of music, revolutionized the music world with its unique form factor and unmistakable sounds, making it an industry standard for musicians everywhere. Used in countless legendary performances and recordings, its legacy spans more than 20 years. Renowned and loved by musicians, sound engineers, producers and gadget buffs everywhere, the microKORG has now evolved to a more powerful, more flexible and richer level – the new microKORG 2.
While retaining some of the iconic aspects of the original , including the convenient portable size, easy to play mini keybed, the large dial for selecting program genres or the vocoder with dedicated mic, the microKORG 2 offers a completely new, powerful sound engine, many more useable programs, a visually astounding user interface, and so much more.
The microKORG 2 features a gorgeous 2.8-inch full-color IPS LCD display that not only makes editing incredibly easy and intuitive, but brings immediate information and instant gratification as users can visually shape and “see” their sounds. As well as a powerful vocal processor with harmonizer and hard-tuning functions, the microKORG 2 also features a loop recorder that makes it the perfect production and performance tool for today’s diverse music world and beyond.
Beloved by musicians worldwide, its intuitive interface and powerful, rich, diverse sound make the microKORG 2 the ideal synth for anyone ready to explore the magic of synthesis.
The microKORG 2 retains the iconic one-knob genre selection for intuitive sound browsing, as well as the five dedicated edit knobs to quickly manipulate your chosen parameters on the fly. The bank selection concept is also expanded with a new categorization system so you can capture the changing sounds of each era, including Classical, Modern and Future.
The microKORG’s control panel gets a vibrant makeover with a 2.8-inch color display. Visually edit sounds with animated parameter guides, keeping all five knobs in clear view for stress-free tweaking. Want to see the sonic impact of your edits? A single touch transforms the display into an oscilloscope, letting you watch your sound come alive.
Bridging the gap between power and playability, the microKORG’s revamped interface unlocks advanced sound editing with surprising ease. Familiar to veterans, intuitive for newcomers, it lets you explore sonic frontiers without losing the microKORG’s signature workflow.
Specifications
- KEYBOARD: 37 keys (mini keys, with velocity, no aftertouch)
- SYNTHESIZER PROGRAMS
- SOUND ENGINE: Analog modeling synthesis system
- NUMBER OF TIMBERS: Max. 2 (when Dual)
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VOICES: Single 8 voices, Dual 4 voices
- VOCAL PROCESSOR
- MAXIMUM POLYPHONY: Vocoder 4 voices, Hard Tune 1 part, Harmonizer 2 parts
- EFFECTS
- Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Equalizer
- ARPEGGIATOR: 10 types, step arpeggiator function
- PROGRAMS: 256 programs (4 Banks x 8 Categories x 8 Programs)
- INPUTS/OUTPUTS
- OUTPUT – L/MONO, R terminals: 6.3mm TS phone jack, unbalanced
- HEADPHONES jack: 6.3mm stereo phone jack, unbalanced
- MIC IN – CONDENSER +5V: 3.5mm TRS mini phone jack, unbalanced
- MIC IN – DYNAMIC: 6.3mm TS phone jack, unbalanced
- AUX IN: 3.5mm mini stereo phone jack, unbalanced
- DAMPER/SWITCH: 6.3 mm phone jack
- MIDI IN, OUT
- USB: Type C
- DISPLAY: 2.8-inch IPS LCD display
- POWER SUPPLY: 9V DC (AC adapter), six AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
- BATTERY LIFE: Approximately 4 hours or more (when using alkaline batteries)
- DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 542 x 238 x 65 mm / 21.34” x 9.37” x 2.56”
- WEIGHT: 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)
- INCLUDED ITEMS: Condenser microphone, AC adapter (DC 9V), soft case (MBK, MWH)
