Korg - News and Rumours
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Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
19 Nov · For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
The Best Affordable Synthesizers For Every Budget
18 Nov · It can be tough shopping for a new synthesizer when you’re on a budget. However, there are plenty of surprisingly affordable synths out there.
Patch & Tweak with Korg and Inspire the Music with Roland: Book review
14 Nov · We look at two new books from Kim Bjorn; one gets you patching and tweaking with Korg semi-modulars and another celebrates 50 years of Roland.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
12 Nov · The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
Korg Minilogue Bass: Limited Edition look, same great synth
10 Nov · Not quite a new synth from Korg. Minilogue Bass is an artfully updated limited edition polyphonic analogue synthesizer with a new bank of specially curated sounds.
The best budget polysynths for your home studio & playing live
04 Nov · Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!
The best budget grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW
21 Oct · Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.
Korg SQ-64 Sequencer: 4-track 64-step CV/MIDI sequencing 2.02 Update
18 Oct · A 2.02 update adds a drum pad mode, step recording, record quantise and more to the sleek and fabulous SQ-64 polyphonic sequencer.
The best budget drum machines for music production
14 Oct · Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.
The best mono synths under $500 for leads and basslines
07 Oct · Looking for ways to create your own leads and basslines in your productions? We take a look at some of the best mono synths under $500.
Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?
15 Sep · The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.
How To Sound Like Muse
27 Aug · Explore the world of Muse, one of the most gear-centric bands ever. We check out some of their gear choices from studio and stage.
The best pocket synths for getting creative on the go
12 Aug · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
30 Jul · Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Paul McCartney at 80: His instruments & amps from The Beatles to today
25 Jul · In the spirit of Paul McCartney's 80th birthday celebration this week, we look back at some of his favourite gear choices over the years.
Korg Pa5X: Next-generation professional arranger and workstation
30 Jun · Korg is not messing about with the Pa5X. The new arranger has had a redesign with more power, less fuss, Pads, inputs and virtually unlimited storage.
Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?
10 Jun · NAMM 2022 was much smaller than previous shows. Do trade shows need to evolve and are they still relevant in a world of social media?
Korg buys Darkglass Electronics
20 May · Korg has bought the Finnish pedal and amp makers. Will anything change for bassists or will everything stay the same? Or is it too early to tell?
Superbooth 22: Korg NTS-2 Oscilloscope and Patch & Tweak Korg special
10 May · Korg releases the NTS-2 multifunctional scope and utility kit bundled with a new Korg edition of Bjooks Patch & Tweak that will show you how to use it
Korg Volca FM2 Review: Is it really a budget DX7?
25 Apr · Korg has revamped the popular Volca FM with some much needed new features. Let’s check out this mini and deliciously fragrant DX7 pretender.
Korg Volca FM: 2nd-gen comes with 6 voices, MIDI Out, and more
14 Apr · The 2nd-gen KORG Volca FM looks the same, but has many improvements: 6 voices, more memory, a new reverb effect, MIDI output, and more!
The best wavetable synthesizers 2022
08 Apr · Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2022.