Microkorg owners?
Swayze
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okay, before i pick one up for my special someone (x-mas style) i have some questions, and i know that several of you guy/gals have one. sounds dumb, but can you play chords on it, or like other analog-type synths is is one note at a time steez? also, where's the best place to pick one up? thanks -matt
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4 note polyphony and no sequencer
But... you can still get away with quite a bit if you have the means to overdub. And what it CAN do more than makes up for those things. I'm very happy with mine and I haven't even scratched the surface of what it can do (cause the asshole I bought it from still hasn't given me the manual
rob
Features:
* 4-voice polyphony; 2-part multitimbral[/b]
* 128 Sounds
* Arpeggiator with 6 types
* Built-in 8 channels vocoder
Korg microKORG Specifications:
Synthesizer Section
Keyboard : 37-key, velocity sensitive
Maximum Polyphony : 4 voices[/b]
Number of Multitimbral Parts : 2
Memory Capacity Programs : 128
Sound Source : 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x1, LFO x2, 8 Channels vocoder, Level and pan of each channel can be edited, Formant Shift function
Effects : Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), Equalizer
Arpeggiator : 6 types
Vocoder : 8 channels
Others
Display : 8 segment LED 3 characters x 1 line
Connectors : L(Mono) and R output, Phones, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, audio in 1+2 input
Dimensions : 524mm(W) x 232mm(D) x 70mm(H) / 20.63"(W) x 9.13"(D) x 2.76"(H)
Weight : 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs
It's only got 37 keys (which are mini-size) .... if you want to get real with chording you might want to invest in something a little more serious.
The micro is a fun toy. It's good for the money. Better for synth leads and basslines than anything IMO.
Sound Engine
_Eight voices of industry-leading analog-modeled sound
_Three oscillators per voice, with continuously variable wave shapes, sync and FM
_Two multimode filters per voice, with 20 classic and unique filter types
_Three envelopes, two LFOs, and sample and hold per voice
_Twelve-route modulation matrix, with 114 sources and 78 destinations
_One insert drive effect per voice
_Two master effects processors, with reverb and delay
_Full-featured 40-band vocoder
Sequencing
_Programmable pattern sequencer and arpeggiator
_Programmable drum rhythm sequencer
_Realtime or step recording, with controller motion
_Live realtime phrase capture -- one-button record and loop
Setups
_32-part multitimbral -- up to 32 programs per setup
_Up to 26 simultaneous patterns or drum rhythms per setup
_Quick splitting and layering
Presets
_Over 500 preset programs, with space for 400 more
_Over 200 preset pattern sequences and 250 preset drum rhythms, with space for hundreds more
_Fully compatible with Ion programs
Audio Input
Input Connectors: 2 Balanced 1/4??? TRS jacks
Maximum Input Level: +5.2dBu (1.41VRMS) = -0dBFS
Input Impedance: 10kohms
Audio Output
Output Connectors: 2 Impedance-Balanced 1/4??? TRS jacks, 1/4??? TRS Headphone Jack
Maximum Output Level: +18dBu (6.17 VRMS) = -0dBFS
Output Impedance: 1kohms
Physical
Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity, release velocity sensitive)
Real-Time Controllers: 3 360-degree endless parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, assignable backlit pitch wheel
Pedal Jacks: Assignable exp pedal jack, sustain pedal jack
Input/Output: 24-bit stereo analog outputs and inputs
MIDI Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru
Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.2??? x 2.75??? x 8.0??? / 563.88 x 69.85 x 203.20mm
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the vocoder isnt as good..and the layout isnt as visually gratifying but the alesis still seems like a better deal overall. but i guess its all apples and oranges.
thanks all of you guys... this plus the some PM info from bellcity made my decision.
ive messed with the mikrokorg and i definalty want to get one.. namely cause my wife doesnt dig the interface on the roland.
but that alesis does look good on paper.
i almost choked on my lunch right now