Explore breath taking analogue-inspired sound with the limitless power of digital technology.
Inspired by the legendary mono/poly, Korg's multi/poly takes analogue modelling to new heights.
Offering breathtaking analogue sounds that only digital power can provide, this revolutionary synthesizer puts the world of modular sound design into a compact, hands-on instrument. Whether you're crafting thick, layered textures or exploring experimental, cutting-edge tones, the multi/poly opens the door to endless sonic possibilities.
Combining the rich warmth of classic analogue with flexibility and control of digital, the multi/poly is the first synth to feature Korg's next-generation analogue modelling technology. Designed for musicians and sound designers alike, multi/poly delivers everything from rich, warm tones to experimental, modular-derived textures. Whether you’re sculpting classic synth sounds or exploring new frontiers of sound design, multi/poly provides the tools you need to take your creativity to the next level.
Next-Level Analogue Modelling:
multi/poly features redesigned, incredibly detailed filters and oscillators, and advances in analogue modelling that take this technology to a new level. Each voice contains a Virtual Voice Card, where oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and portamento circuits are modelled to reflect analogue hardware component variations. As a result, each voice can have its own slightly different character, creating rich and naturally evolving timbres. Just like in an analogue synthesizer, voice cards continue to play even if you’re not hearing them. Envelopes evolve naturally, meaning if you play a long pad with an extended release time, newly played notes “catch” the envelope at its current state rather than restarting from zero. Oscillators and LFOs maintain phase, while resonance continues to ring out. Pitch driftn mimics the subtle instabilities of true analogue hardware. multi/poly also includes envelope curvature presets inspired by classic synths like the Mono/Poly, MS-20, ARP Odyssey, and Prophet 5. Additionally, analogue VCAs behave differently depending on voltage, with varying thresholds for turning on and off, which has a strong impact on the Amp Envelope’s character. multi/poly models VCA responses from the Mono/Poly, MS-20, Prophet 5, Mini, Odyssey, and more, alongside a linear option.
Four Oscillators Per Program for Complex Tones:
multi/poly offers four oscillators per Program, providing thick, multi-layered tones. You can choose from three types of oscillators:
Classic oscillators:
These faithfully model traditional analogue waveforms with stunning accuracy. The 11 options include both single and dual waveforms, giving you rich, thick sounds.
Front-panel knobs offer control over pulse width, triangle “lean,” dual-waveform blending, and more.
Digital oscillators:
Play wavetables with up to 64 steps, like vintage hybrid synths or modern Eurorack modules. Start with over 200 factory wavetables or import your own using the Editor/Librarian software for macOS and Windows. You can even import Modwave wavetables or convert wavetables from popular software formats. The 30+ Modifiers allow you to reshape wavetables, while 8 Morph Types (Stretch, Flip, Mirror, etc.) process them in real time.
Waveshaper oscillators:
Inspired by West-Coast synthesis, these oscillators take simple waveforms (sine or triangle) and process them through a shaper table, producing dynamic harmonics. Use the Berkeley shaper for traditional wavefolding timbres, or choose from over 90 shaper types for a vast array of tones. The multi/poly also supports modulatable pulse width, adding richness and motion to your sound.
Additionally, the multi/poly includes a noise generator with dedicated filtering and saturation, and a ring modulator with inputs from the oscillators. You can create powerful sounds by leveraging the enhanced sync and x-mod capabilities, which expand on the Mono/Poly’s original design. Create unique tones by syncing oscillators 2, 3, and 4 to oscillator 1, or split sync and x-mod into pairs for independent control.
Advanced Modulation with Motion Sequencing 2.0:
The multi/poly features Motion Sequencing 2.0, evolved from Korg’s Wave Sequencing technology. It divides Timing, Pitch, Shape, and Step Sequences into independent Lanes, each with its own loop points. This gives you the power to create intricate, evolving patterns where each note can trigger a different combination of parameters. You can modulate loop points, randomise step order, or adjust probabilities for more organic, evolving sounds.
Each Program offers four loopable DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, and six Mod Processors per voice, allowing complex modulation of each sound. Combine Motion Sequencing with Kaoss Physics, where you can control real-time modulation by rolling and manipulating a virtual ball on an X/Y pad for an expressive and interactive sound experience.
