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Korg microKORG 2 MBK vocoder/synthesizer

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Korg microKORG 2 MBK vocoder/synthesizer
Product no: 9000-0121-9020 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The original microKORG has been around for a while now and has been popular since the start. It's not too pricey, offers a ton of sound-shaping options, and has been built up around a vocoder. Built on the same principles as before, the second-gen microKORG 2 takes the concept and brings it bang up to date with a large colour display, more modern looks, a new sound engine, and more.

The Korg MicroKORG

The new sound engine isn't all that has changed under the hood. The Korg MicroKORG 2 also gives sound-designers more presets, an improved user interface, and a future-proof USB-C port. The presets make it easy to work on specific projects like ambient, dubstep, disco or soul, while the new display doesn't just ease menu navigation, but helps beginners get to grips with the core concept of this plucky Korg synth: the built-in vocoder.

What's a Vocoder?

In case you don't know what a vocoder does, here's what it boils down to. A vocoder takes an input signal (usually from a microphone) and divides it up into frequency bands. Then, envelope followers process the separate bands before band-boosters are applied to generate a second signal. That second signal is usually some type of rich synth pad, which mimics how sound-designers created robotic choirs and talking synthesizers back in the old days. These days, you're obviously not limited to voices and synth pads — you can work with any sound source and target sound you want.

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Please note: This is a limited edition.

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size	not applicable
Number of keys	37
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator
Audio via USB	no
Control	switch pedal (input)
Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer inputs	microphone input, AUX input
Sound source	virtual analogue
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Synthesizer options	standard
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone
Polyphony	8
Synthesizer kind	strings/vocoder
Type of keys	mini keys
Vintage remake	no
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Difficulty level	easy

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,0 x 30,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

Korg microKORG 2
vocoder/synthesizer
polyphony:
- vocoder: 8
- hard tune: 4
- harmonizer: 4
- hard tune + harmonizer: 2
effects:
- modulation
- delay
- reverb
- equalizer
display: 2.8" LCD
battery life: max. 4 hours (on alkaline batteries)
dimensions: 542 x 238 x 65mm
weight: 2.1 kg

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