The microKORG was originally released in 2002 and has remained strong for two decades.
Countless tracks and artists have made use of the amazing possibilities it offers and it continues to be one of the most popular choices for musicians on stage and in the studio. microKORG Crystal is the ultimate reincarnation of this iconic synth. With a super easy yet powerful control matrix, it delivers a sound and functionality that will satisfy everyone from the beginner to the professional, with the added convenience of battery powered portability!
A shining homage to two decades of microKORG legacy
The instruments that musicians recognize as “classics” are those that are loved and always in use, regardless of times and trends. The word “classic” symbolizes musical instruments that are revolutionary in their field. There may be imitations of a classic, but the distinct character of the original shines more brilliantly and is only enhanced by time. Two decades ago, the portable, battery powered microKORG was born with a radical new micro-keybed, a powerful Vocoder and ready-to-use sounds ideal for contemporary genres delivering countless hit performances, and instantly revolutionizing the way musicians played and!
This compact sound monster introduced synthesis to a vast number of non keyboard playing musicians and created a way of making music we now take for granted: a small keyboard resting unassumingly atop a larger one onstage, made for use by hobbyists and pros alike and finding itself front and center of studios worldwide from the smallest bedroom to the largest pro recording facility. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its release, the special edition microKORG Crystal offers a unique and stunningly stylish take on this beloved synth - now a classic in its own right.
20th Anniversary Model
The microKORG was originally released in 2002 and has remained strong for two decades. Countless tracks and artists have made use of the amazing possibilities of the microKORG magic, so that it continues to be one of the most popular choices for musicians on stage and in the studio. microKORG Crystal is the ultimate reincarnation of this iconic synth - don’t miss it!
“Skeleton” Type Semi-translucent Chassis, Matching Knobs & Controls
Previously unchanged, the microKORG Crystal features a new take on the structure of the microKORG, with a semi-translucent chassis that lets you see the electronics and internals. Even the controllers are semi-transparent, including the knobs, dials and wheels. As a commemorative model, the microKORG Crystal is great fun to look at from any angle, and as its name suggests, it “crystalizes” the energy and feelings of the KORG team behind its birth.
A Panel With a Beautiful Sheen
The microKORG Crystal features a stainless mirror-finish front panel that blends perfectly with the semi-translucent knobs and dials, blurring the limits between you and your instrument and providing a cosmetic impact never seen in any other musical instrument.
Aluminum Side Panels For a Sturdy Feel
The original microKORG featured wooden side panels that suggested a retro feel, serving as an elegant accent to the analog modeled synth engine. This new special microKORG features sleek aluminum side panels for a clean and depurated look.
4 Voices
2 Oscillators + Noise Generator
Vocoder (8 channels)
Effects: Modulation (3 types)
Delay (3 types)
Equalizer
Arpeggiator (6 types)
37 Mini keys (touch-sensitive)
Audio input
Stereo output
Midi: In, Out and Thru
Battery operation possible
Power supply and gooseneck microphone are included
Dimensions: 524 (W) x 232 (D) x 70 (H)
Weight: 2.2 kg
Sound Generation Method:
- Analog Modeling Synthesis System
Multi Timbral:
- 2 (max, Normal/Dual Mode)
Voices:
- 4 voices
Sound Source:
- 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator,
- Multi Mode Filter (-24dB/oct LPF, -12dB/oct LPF/BPF/HPF),
- EG x2,
- LFO x2,
- Virtual Patch x4
Vocoder Program:
- Voices:
- 4 voices
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
Programs:
- 128 programs
Effects:
- Modulation effects (3 types),
- Delay (3 types),
- Equalizer
Arpeggiator:
- 6 types
Keyboard:
- 37 Keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)
Inputs:
- AUDIO IN 1, and 2
Level switch:
- LINE/MIC,
- [AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE)],
- [AUDIO IN 2 (MIC)]
Outputs:
- L/MONO, R and
- Headphones
MIDI:
- IN, OUT and THRU
Display:
- 3 characters x1 line with 8 segment LED
Power Supply:
- DC 9 V (AC adapter), or
- six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Power Consumption:
- 6.4 Watt maximum
Dimensions:
- 20.63"(W) x 9.13"(D) x 2.76"(H)
- 524mm(W) x 232mm(D) x 70mm(H)
Weight:
- 4.85 lbs.
- 2.2 kg
Accessories:
- AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600 mA),
- Condenser Microphone
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