Some might consider the Korg PS-3100 synthesizer as an oversized MS-20. But this polyphonic instrument is – like its monophonic colleague – in a class of its own. Korg’s PS-series… Read More
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Korg Volca Series – little doors to big polyphonics?
Korg is definitely going on the right direction. They’ve brought the analog technology back, and they’re doing very well at that, thankfully. From the Monotron to the recent announcement of… Read More
Musikmesse Frankfurt 2014 Report – Part 2
Picking up where we left off with the “Buchla” theme (Report Part 1), lets stay in the good old USA and dedicate a few moments to MOOG. The booth of… Read More
NAMM 2014 – the “Do-It-Yourself” Korg MS-20
Now things are going to get interesting. After the release of the original MS-20 in 1978, Korg followed up with the MS-20 Legacy Controller and, more recently, with the MS-20… Read More
The Microwasp Synthesizer
Well, this instrument is a Microkorg, we all know that. But Bobby from Ireland – admirer of the legendary Wasp – gave the synth a special design. This “Microwasp” Synthesizer… Read More
Korg MS-20 Original / Legacy / Mini – A Muscle Testing
What a strange and cool feeling to go to a musical instruments shop to buy a 35 years old semi modular analog synthesizer. And I mean a new, boxed one.… Read More
Korg Volca Series – New Analog Mini-Synths
Following in the footsteps of the Monotron, Monotribe and MS-20 Mini analog synthesizers, Korg announces the Volca series. Volca is a new lineup comprised of three distinct models: the Volca… Read More
NAMM 2013 – KingKORG analog modeling synthesizer
As part of Korg’s 50th anniversary, they will launch their new KingKORG analog modeling synthesizer. KingKORG specifications: eXpanded Modeling Technology synthesis system 61 semi-weighted keys with velocity 24 voice polyphony… Read More
The Korg Polysix – Video by RetroSound
This is one of my favorite videos. In this example Korg’s Polysix sounds like a string machine and that is what I like a lot about it. There are not… Read More
The Korg Mono/Poly – Video by RetroSound
As usual, what you hear is a multitrack recording. Korg’s Mono/Poly offers excellent and fat Bass sounds. By using Crossmodulation and Oscillator Sync you can get interesting EFX sounds. The… Read More