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Robin’s Top 3 synthesizers from NAMM 2018

04 Feb 2018 · This golden age of synthesizers shows no sign of slowing down and NAMM 2018 had plenty to enthral the enthusiasts. Here are the 3 synths that really made me go all modulated.

NAMM 2018: Korg to release SDK developer kit for Prologue

26 Jan 2018 · Korg is opening up the Prologue so that you can design your own oscillators and modulation effects with an SDK software developers kit and open development API - wow.

NAMM 2018: KORG’s KONNECT portable PA may make you rethink the traditional live sound setup

20 Jan 2018 · KORG doesn't just do synths, this announcement says, they're also making inroads in the affordable Live sound category with KONNECT - a self-contained PA unit designed for small-scale venues and uses.

NAMM 2018: Is the KORG KR-55 rhythm machine the last word in virtual jamming partners?

18 Jan 2018 · The KR-55 Pro is quite possibly the pinnacle of rhythm machines for instrument players jamming with themselves. It has 24 drum styles, recording and playback functionality, runs on battery power, and has ...

NAMM 2018: Limited edition Korg ARP Odyssey FSQ bundled with SQ1

18 Jan 2018 · The original components are getting scarce and so Korg is putting together a limited run of the authentic ARP reproduction called the ARP Odyssey FSQ. Comes complete with a matching SQ1 sequencer.

NAMM 2018: Korg announce the slim D1 Digital Piano for stage and home

18 Jan 2018 · Simple and minimalistic the D1 Digital Piano provides a very playable weighted piano in a tidy and compact form that's great for gigs and perfect for the home.

NAMM 2018: Korg Volca Mix for mixing your Volcas

17 Jan 2018 · New for NAMM is a tidy little mixer called the Volca Mix for up to three (you've guessed it) Volcas. Includes a power splitter, filter, effects send, and sync out with tempo display.

NAMM 2018: P is for Prologue – the new Korg polyphonic hybrid synth

17 Jan 2018 · A huge leak from Korg ahead of NAMM and we gaze upon the polyphonic digital/analog hybrid synthesizer loveliness of the Prologue 8 and Prologue 16. Is the mystery solved?

Korg releases a free sound library for the Monologue

30 Dec 2017 · Beef up your Monologue with this range of Electronic Score + Retrocade sounds from German composer Christian Halten. They are free, very visual and may take you in directions you never considered.

Korg Legacy Collection gets a refresh and an ARP Odyssey

22 Dec 2017 · The Korg Legacy Collection will now be known as the Korg Collection as it gets a much needed update to include the ARP Odyssey in addition to an M1, Wavestation, Polysix, MonoPoly and MS-20.

Korg Gadget coming to Nintendo Switch for thumb based music making

30 Oct 2017 · Game engine developers Detune who brought Korg synthesizers to the Nintendo 3DS have revealed that they are porting Korg Gadget to the Nintendo Switch hybrid console.

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Korg to roll out new synth at NAMM 2018 with name that “starts with P”

23 Oct 2017 · The name of the brand new synth, Korg reveals, starts with a P, has eight letters and contains numbers. Is it Poly8000, Proph88, PEEOWWW5, P8976367? What? What the heck is it?

iMono/Poly: Korg takes its iconic 4 VCO analog synthesizer to iOS

23 Aug 2017 · Hold onto your iPad, here comes an authentic recreation of Korg's classic 4 VCO Mono/Poly. The iMono/Poly brings fatness to your iOS tablet as long as it's current and powerful.

Grandstage: An enormous stage piano from Korg

07 Jul 2017 · Korg are ready to unleash the Grandstage piano, probably the ugliest and squarest piano ever to get a 1970's veneer and a neon backlight. Perfect for your opening night at Raymonds Revue bar.

The Best iOS Beatmaking apps: Top 6 iPhone and iPad grooveboxes 2017

18 Jun 2017 · We've rounded up six of the best groovebox apps available on Apple's platform - all are worthy of your attention and great at what they do, though they feel completely different from each other...

Minilogue and Monologue gets some updates from mothership Korg

10 Apr 2017 · Korg releases some updates to the Minilogue system and sound librarians for both Minilogue and Monologue synthesizers.

Korg Kronos LS – the lighter way to enjoy a workstation

29 Mar 2017 · Korg announce a lighter, faster, groovier Kronos LS workstation that won't break your back taking it to gigs. And check out the new red SV-1.

NAMM 2017: Korg introduce square-looking Grandstage Piano

20 Jan 2017 · Grandstage is a very weird looking stage piano from Korg. Doesn't look cool enough to rival the RD-2000 to me.

NAMM 2017: Korg updates ARP, Kronos and MS-20

12 Jan 2017 · NAMM 2017 is all about the limited-editions for Korg this year. A full sized ARP, a gold Kronos, a platinum Krome and a white MS-20.

NAMM 2017: Korg Gadget leaps to desktop MacOS

12 Jan 2017 · Korg's virtual synth box music studio Korg Gadget transitions from iOS to the Mac - things are getting serious

Korg Kronos LS appears on Japanese website

16 Dec 2016 · Seen previously in a leaked image, the Kronos LS has now arrived on the Korg Japan website. Let's see if we can get the gist through Google Translate.

Top 5 Hardware Synths 2016 Under 500 Pounds

Top 5 Hardware synthesizers of 2016 under £500

12 Dec 2016 · Which synthesizers have floated your boat this year? For under £500 I've found my Top 5 source of beeps, sweeps, bubbles and noises - how do they compare to your list?