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Korg microKORG S Synthesizer/Vocoder

Description

The new microKORG S features a built-in 2+1 speaker system with power that far exceeds its size. Its body sports an elegant white motif, and features new presets that represent the sounds of a new generation. Beneath the microKORG S's sophisticated exterior hides a sound engine both brutal in strength and universal in application.

The memory capacity has been increased from the original microKORG. Mainly centered on simple and present sounds that shine on stage, Korg has added 64 powerful preset programs, including clearly defined and punchy leads, electric pianos that sound great in an ensemble, and powerful and solid basses. In addition, 64 additional slots for user programs allow you to save your own original sounds without overwriting the presets. This encourages a sound design process that's ideal for this instrument: select a sound that you like, and edit it.

There's a new Favorite Select function that lets you assign up to eight of your favorite programs. Since this lets you instantly recall the sound you need, it makes live performance even more convenient.

As a beginner's first synthesizer that's easy to use, as a supplementary live synth for the stage, or as a sound module for production, the microKORG S will continue to play a role in every music scene around for many years to come.

Specifications:

Sound Generation: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

Synthesizer Programs
Multi Timbres: 2 (max, Split/Dual Mode)
Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices
Structure:
- 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator
- Multi Mode Filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF)
- EG 2
- LFO 2
- Virtual Patch x4

Vocoder Programs
Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices
Structure:
- 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator
- EG 1
- LFO 2
- 8 Channels vocoder
- Level and pan of each channel can be edited
- Formant Shift function

Programs: 256 programs (192 Presets / 64 Users); Up to eight favorite programs can be registered

Effects:
Modulation effects: flanger / chorus, phaser, ensemble (3 types)
Delay: stereo, cross, L/R (3 types)
Equalizer

Arpeggiator: 6 types (UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger), Step Arpeggiator function

Controls: Real-Time control knob x5, Arpeggiator ON/OFF

Keyboards: 37-keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)

Inputs:
- AUDIO IN 1 CONDENSER (with MIC/LINE switch, +5V, mini phone jack)
- AUDIO IN 1 DYNAMIC (with MIC/LINE switch, 1/4 phone jack)
- AUDIO IN 2 LINE (1/4 phone jack)

Outputs:
- L/MONO, R (1/4 phone jacks)
- Headphones (1/4 stereo phone jack)

MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU

Amp Output / Speaker: 3 W / 4 cm x 1, 0.5 W / 3.5 cm x 2

Display: 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LED

Power Supply: DC 9V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours or more (when using alkaline batteries)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 524 x 232 x 70 mm / 20.63" x 9.13" x 2.76"

Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.51 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)

Included Items: AC adapter (DC 9V), Condenser Microphone