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Feature:
The Vocoder Rocks!!!!!!
Quality:
Well Made, classic feel.
Value:
Well Worth its Price
Desirability:
Classic Look and Feel
Sound:
The Sound Quailty is pretty damn good Just wish it would have more sounds...
Overall:
This is it! The vocoder i always wanted!
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
So So Many.....
Quality:
OK... so its got those nasty little keys! - but they actualy have a realy nice feel to them.... Not your usual toy town casio feel!
Value:
The synth engine alone hits the top value mark... but, with the built in vocoder it deserves a 10+
Desirability:
The Look ! - Absolutely Retro...... Other manufacturers take note! - This is how they used to look.... Large back-lit buttons..... and knobs that would’nt look out of place in an episode of gerry andersons ’Thunder-Birds’...... Mmmm Real Wood! - Its gorgeous!
Sound:
One Word! - I N C R E D I B L E - I’ve just sold My Roland JP8000 and purchased this as a replacement! - (What! I hear you say... Are you mad?) Well..... maybe...... But after hearing this thing in my local Music store I was totaly blown away. - Its the Best Modern Sounding analogue I’ve ever come across. I’ve been at the music making game for nearly 20 years now and have owned some of the finest analogue synths during that time.... and trust me on this one..... The Micro-Korg Is as good sounding as any vintage roland Or Moog! (Sometimes even Better)
Support:
no probs at the mo.
Overall:
This is without a shadow of doubt a ’FUTURE CLASSIC’ and the minute KORG stop making this wonder machine they will become ’GOLD DUST’ - Food For Thought !
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Although its tricky, its fun to use it to process other audio sources via its two line inputs. Vocoder is badass too. You can process all kinds of crazy one shots through this and into your sampler.
Quality:
Its plastic, but you have to love the knobs and the woods side panels. It’ll survive the studio, but i’m not sure about road worthiness.
Value:
It’s a pretty good deal, but you might try looking at buying two Yamaha AN200’s if its a little too outta your budget.
Desirability:
its sexy and the specs are impressive.
Sound:
Sounds are great. Its two part multitimbral, so you can get some fat leads and basses.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Only thing missing is a little gig bag. Although this thing can fit in a medium sized backback.
Quality:
For the low price, outstanding! However, it might be a good idea for Korg in the future to come out with a heftier "Pro-version" with aluminum body, better keys, etc... and charge a higher price. Once enough people get their hands on this little monster, Korg can easily sell a up-scale version to the well heeled purists.
Value:
Nothing comes close at this price.
Desirability:
Did I mention that I often sleep with this little thing?
Sound:
Amazing sound for such a small device. Comes with a good selection of preset synth sounds (128)....but once you learn to modify and create your own sounds using the built-in EDIT feature or Korg’s free microkorg PC/Mac software you can download from Korg.com ..... watch out....you may become so absorbed in sound creation rapture, that your girl friend may leave you, you’ll lose weight, and your family may wonder whether you should see a shrink because you sleep with "that little keyboard thing"....seriously.
Support:
Haven’t needed any yet.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
There are a lot of features on this thing. I would imagine it would take a good twenty minutes to program an effect from scratch. There are around 130 different FX already on the machine when you buy it. It even comes with the microphone for the vocoder.
Quality:
Definately a great buy for the price.
Value:
Good value for the price.
Sound:
This thing is deceiving at first site but it puts out awesome sound. You could cover anything from pink floyd to chemical brothers to radiohead on it.
Support:
Haven’t had to deal with any.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Everything you need. Would love more knobs but the synth would need to be larger for that so it is perfect.
Quality:
Seems reliable to me and I’ve had no problems after a couple years of use.
Value:
MS2000 in a smaller case for a lot less money. You figure it out.
Desirability:
Very sexy.
Sound:
You can get so many sounds out of this beast because you have the analog synth waves and then you have the DGWS digital waves also. Very very versitile. A modern ms20.
Overall:
I could imagine that anyone could use one of these in their rig. For anyone who says this is a toy maybe they can explain all the times I’ve spotted this thing in stage setups along with much more expensive synths and keyboards? Off the top of my head two bands I know who are using this are Interpol and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
It comes with 128 built in programs, however they are fully editable, and very attractive sounds.
Quality:
The Microkorg is well built. I’ve taken good care of it so i wouldn’t just how robust it is but I trust Korg to the fullest and it is very well built. It is very light weight, and very portable.
Value:
This synth is very powerful for only 400 dollars. I didn’t know anything when I bought it and I learned a lot from it. It is such a great buy for beginners or maybe a pro who wants to expand their library. It also has a built in vocoder which just sends its value through the roof.
Ease of Use:
Every Parameter of the program you are editing can be changed very easily once you warm up to the product. It’s all in the knobs. Your selection on the two oscillator knobs with control want the five knobs on the right do.
Overall:
This will be with me for the rest of my life. I liked the microkorg so much I plan on buying the new Micro X. Great Buy for 400 bucks.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
The inputs for processing other audio sources besides a mic through the vocoder is cool. Runs several hours off of 6 AA batteries.. very cool! This will accompany me from now on when I’m on the train and on my next flight overseas.
Quality:
Plastic ~ Couldn’t take too much abuse. However, it is still designed well, and will hold up for a long time if treated well. I would have spent some extra money if the thing had been made from better material.
Value:
Value is great, although you can get a full sized MS2000 used for close to the same price.
Desirability:
I bought it, right? However, I’ll replace this with a full sized MS2000 once I have the space.. This fits in perfect with the limited space I have right now.
Sound:
Sounds great! Not the best, but still awesome.
Overall:
I’ve had alot of fun with it.. That’s what counts, right?
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Has everything you need to complete your studio workstation.
Quality:
Everything manufactures perfectly just how everything should in your studio.
Value:
Well worth the money, it completes everything the value is awesome for a product of this quality
Desirability:
Attractive machine that will grab any producers attention.
Sound:
Clearest electro type sound I have ever heard, un real.
Support:
Awesome support, A +.
Overall:
The best piece of equiptment in my studio besides the mc-909!!
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Overall:
"Too frugal was I to justify spending the kind of money needed to aquire a power house instrument such as this. Well at $500 Cdn I had to give this one a try. I read mostly good reviews but even the good reviews pointed out its stiff and smallish key’s and cryptic editing features. Well I’m here to say this isn’t a piano, but rather it’s a soundscape makers dream come true. Stiff keys give me a break! It’s not a piano!! It’s a tinkers work horse able to put up with the repeated abuse that it’s designed for. I kid you not when I say the editing is fun, it has that rustic feel about it like when your driving down a country road and you never know what’s over that hill just up ahead or what’ll be around that bend. I’m gonna say it!! Too many knobs are a pain in the ass! Everyone say Amen... So if you’re into getting your hands on a simple and intuitive piece of machinery than give this little fox a whirl! But if you’re a pianist BEWARE! This far east wonder’s meant for one hand on the keys and the other to turn the dials!"
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Like the knobs, the whole thing is very compact, I don’t mind the little keys at all.
Quality:
You woulnd’t want to drop it. Lots of plastic, but what do you want for $400?
Value:
Best $400 I can remember spending.
Desirability:
Not all that lusty, but very very practical.
Sound:
Not too picky when it come to the sound. I was really only looking for the classic "strings" type synth sound, but found a whole lot more.
Overall:
My instruments are guitar and bass guitar. I needed to get some basic synth sound for recording (specifically the kind of sound from Burzum’s "Hvis Lyset Tar Oss"). Since the local shops don’t even stock synths let alone rent them out, I had to buy one. Knowing absolutely nothing about synths (not even how to play one), I blindly bought this unit. Not only did I almost immediatly get the sounds I needed, but it opened up a whole new sonic world. I the month or so that I’ve had it, I’ve more than gotten my $400 worth from it. I’ve even used the vocoder.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Substantial.
Quality:
Solid.
Value:
Also good! Built well, and sounds thick and full.
Desirability:
First time I saw it, I thought "I must have it!" Good for mobile studios.
Sound:
The best virtual analog synth for the price.
Support:
Pretty good! Excellent manual.
Overall:
I love it.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Quality:
it is good quality but you would definatly need a hardcase if on the road and using it live
Value:
best!
Desirability:
it looks amazing with its vintage styling.
Sound:
amazing
Ease of Use:
its really easy to use and make your own settings great for begginers
Support:
no problems
Overall:
im going to be satisfied with this for a good few more years
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
i liked the features which include a arpeggiator and a vocoder.
Quality:
So far I haven’t had to take the microKorg in, nor have I had any minor problems.
Value:
This was a pretty good value.
Desirability:
It is attractive and has a hint a retro style with the wood panels.
Sound:
I like the sound, though it would be nice if it had some effects,
Ease of Use:
THis synth is easy to use because you don’t have to foll around with several knobs.
Support:
i haven’t had to deal with the company.
Overall:
I would be happy with the microKorg for 5-10 years. Iwould like to buy The Roland jUno D, The Alesis IOn, and The KOrg Radius.
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| on the 5/29/2006 , User said: |
Feature:
Lots of patches/sounds in this tiny machine. All are very interesting and of course can be changed via the analog knobs. I must say that the auto-arpeggiator (makes beats) is a very useful and great tool. Even if you are somewhat lacking in the creativity department when it comes to dance beats you can still squeeze a very cool beat from the synth.
Quality:
Well made but I wish the knobs weren’t plastic; I use them all the time and am worried if they will last
Value:
A Korg for under $600? This is very good value with lots of features and great sounds
Desirability:
looks great with the analog/vintage styling; wood paneling is a nice touch
Sound:
AS many have said before, this synth is powerful for its size and price. Sounds truly analog.
Ease of Use:
Took me only a few hours fiddling with it to get he basic controls understood. Very user-friendly and is a great synth for beginners (like me)
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