Korg - News and Rumours
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NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Synthesizers by Korg, Erica, Nord, Sequential
29 Jan · NAMM threw up loads of new synth gear and sound manipulators this year - but here are the 5 that topped our list of the Coolest New Synths at NAMM 2020!
NAMM 2020: Leak! Korg opsix FM synthesizer
15 Jan · Didn't see this coming. It appears that Korg has been working on a 6-operator FM synthesizer very much in the style of the Yamaha DX7.
NAMM 2020: Korg NTS-1 Custom Panel synth modding
15 Jan · Korg has opened up the DIY nature of the NuTekt NTS-1 Digital Synthesizer with the NTS-1 Custom Panel and the NTS-1 Customizations Github resource to enable you to mod it to your own design.
NAMM 2020: KORG teams up with Mackie and Watts for two hybrid mixers
14 Jan · Amixer by Korg! The MW-2408 (24 channels) and MW-1608 (16 channels) are developed in partnership with mix desk gurus Greg Mackie and Peter Watts, of Mackie and Trident fame, respectively.
NAMM 2020: Korg gets their Keytar on with the RK-100S 2
14 Jan · Yay, it's one of those hang-around-your-neck-and-pretend-you're-a-guitarist Keytar things. The RK-100S 2 is an update to Korg's on-stage legacy of making people look foolish while having a great time.
NAMM 2020: Korg resurrects a full-sized MS-20 FS monophonic synthesizer in 4 colours
14 Jan · Korg continues their re-issue vibe by bringing back a full-sized replica of their classic MS-20 monophonic synthesizer. The MS-20 FS is authentic in every way except that they will come in 4 colours.
Korg ARP 2600 FS: It’s real, it’s limited edition and it’s €3999 – pre-orders are open!
11 Jan · Although it comes as no surprise my goodness doesn't it look awesome!? Korg has revealed their much-anticipated recreation of the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer and you can order one now.
Are Korg going to announce a smaller and more affordable ARP 2600?
10 Jan · Korg has officially announced the awesome reissue of the ARP 2600 but maybe Korg is gearing up to release a smaller or mini version and these images from Guitar Center seem to back that up.
NAMM 2020: Korg Nu:Tekt OD-S, build your own drive without soldering
10 Jan · The new Korg Nu:Tekt OD-S is a kit form overdrive pedal that requires no soldering. If you have ever wanted to make your own effects but haven't, now there are no excuses!
Korg announces i3 Workstation and EK-50 L Entertainment Keyboard
09 Jan · Drawing on decades of sound design and workstation experience Korg offers the i3 Music Workstation for augmented music creation and the EK-50 L for fully automatic accompaniment and new dance sounds.
NAMM 2020: KORG NC-Q1 monitor headphones with active noise-cancelling
08 Jan · KORG is flexing its engineering and acoustics prowess with monitoring headphones with active noise cancellation for extremely loud environments like clubs, arenas or your drummer's basement.
Korg SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano brings more sounds, more polyphony and speakers
08 Jan · Korg has officially announced the new and improved SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano. It retains the awesome looks of the SV-1 but piles on the sounds, the polyphony. The SV-2S comes with integrated speakers.
Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer official release
07 Jan · With a dash of nostalgia, a pinch of evolution and a huge chunk of new content Korg works its magic on the Wavestation to give us Wavestate; a fabulously dynamic digital synth that never sits still.
Leak! Korg is launching the Wavestate synthesizer tomorrow
06 Jan · According to photos of the latest edition of Future Music Magazine the synthesizer Korg is planning to release tomorrow is called Wavestate and it's the spiritual successor to the 1990 Wavestation.