Korg - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Korg? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
NAMM 2021: Korg Wavestate SE – 61 keys of wave sequencing
20 Jan 2021 · Korg pushes out the sides of their Wavestate synthesizer to a player-friendly 61 keys, adds aftertouch, a pro feel and more sounds.
NAMM 2021: The new Korg ARP 2600 M is compact, cool and classy
18 Jan 2021 · We knew it! Korg has announced a smaller version of their ARP 2600 reissue that brings the iconic sound and look in a more convenient size and achievable price tag.
NAMM 2021: Korg debuts miniKORG 700 FS
18 Jan 2021 · What a beauty! The Korg miniKORG 700 FS has more funkiness than any other vintage synthesizer we've ever seen. Comes in a suitcase, looks fabulous, sounds classic and is so weird that we love it!
NAMM 2021: Korg launches brand new Modwave wavetable synth!
18 Jan 2021 · Korg bursts into NAMM week with an exciting new synth, the Modwave, based on the classic DW-8000 - is this wavetable synthesis for the 2020s?
The Best Software Synthesizers of 2020: Top 10 VSTi classics, innovations and weirdness
29 Dec 2020 · 2020 saw wonderful software by Korg, Roland, Softube, Audiomodern, Cherry Audio GranuRise, Klevgränd, Matt Tytel, Mike Moreno DSP and Newfangled Audio.
Best Synthesizers 2020: The Top 10 Hardware Synths by Moog, Behringer, Korg and more
21 Dec 2020 · The Top 10 Hardware Synths 2020! Some awesome musical hardware was released this year, here are our favourites by Korg, Behringer, UDO, Arturia et al.
Korg Opsix Altered FM Synthesizer: is this the most accessible FM yet?
11 Nov 2020 · Here's the full data dump on Korg's opsix FM synthesizer that attempts to present FM in a groovy and accessible way. Has it succeeded?
Korg Nautilus workstation: It’s official! All the specs, all the details, right here.
09 Nov 2020 · Korg has just released full details of its new Nautilus workstation, to be offered in 3 versions and shipping early 2021. Find out more here.
Korg Nautilus: A new synthesizer workstation rises from the deep!
07 Nov 2020 · Another leak! The Korg Nautilus looks to be a workstation in the mould of the Kronos, yet may have a stronger touch-function focus.
KORG opsix images leaked online (and they look pretty amazing)
07 Nov 2020 · Leaked images of what appears to be the upcoming Korg opsix synth are getting Korg fans hot under the collar - here's what we know so far.
Moog, Korg and Behringer: What is your synth worth?
31 Oct 2020 · As cheaper clones of fantastic - and fantastically expensive - gear proliferate, where does value reside in the world of synthesizers in the 2020s? Time to tackle some thorny issues.
5 floor tuners that cater to every budget
12 Sep 2020 · Looking for a floor tuner but not sure which one to get? We've narrowed the choices down to these 5 options that we think would be a worthy addition to any rig.
Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams
05 Sep 2020 · You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?
Korg announces the KROME EX CU synth workstation with a copper finish
19 Aug 2020 · The Korg KROME EX CU is a limited edition of the synth workstation that looks like it's been dipped in copper. If the regular version seems boring to you, here's your chance to turn up the bling!
New generation Korg Volca Sample 2 with more memory, USB and more
19 Aug 2020 · Korg updates its popular Volca Sample box of sample sequencing to v2 with a load more memory, new sounds, better connectivity and a few workflow tweaks.
Korg Collection 2: Korg’s synthesizer history in software form has evolved
17 Apr 2020 · Originally called the Korg legacy collection and released in 2004 it's an awesome collection of Korg classic synthesizers. 16 years later it gets an update and the recently released Triton.
Free and discounted music content to keep you inspired in isolation
20 Mar 2020 · With many of us stuck indoors (thanks, coronavirus), many are looking for some new tools to keep happy and inspired. Here's a list of free and discounted music gear to put a smile on your face.
Coronavirus quarantine? Make 2 weeks fly by with these 5 synths.
14 Mar 2020 · So, you're self-isolating and run out of things to watch on Netflix? Here are the best synthesizers to spend 14 days with to help you stay sane as you wait out the Coronavirus.
The Korg Kaossilator iOS and Android apps are free for a limited time
13 Mar 2020 · It looks like most of us will be spending a lot of time at home in the coming weeks. To help you make the best of it, Korg is giving away the Kaossilator iOS and Android apps for free!
NAMM 2020: The Coolest Studio Gear by Wes, Antelope, Korg, AKAI, Golden Age Premier
01 Feb 2020 · NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.
NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Synthesizers by Korg, Erica, Nord, Sequential
29 Jan 2020 · 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 2020 · 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.