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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 2020: Korg gets their Keytar on with the RK-100S 2
14 Jan 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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 2020 · 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.
Korg SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano leaked online!
05 Jan 2020 · Has the Korg SV-2, a sequel to their SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano, just been leaked by an online store? If so, it will have more sounds, more polyphony, splits, layers and better effects...
Korg pulls their second tease of 2020 from a flight case – could it be the ARP 2600?
03 Jan 2020 · Korg has already teased us about something happening on the 7th January and now we've also got to put the 10th in our diaries for what looks like another synthesizer or perhaps an ARP 2600?
The 15 Best Selling Hardware Synths of 2019 by Behringer, Korg and Arturia
30 Dec 2019 · What were the best selling synthesizers of 2019? It comes as no surprise that one brand in particular dominates the list. But the level of dominance is actually a bit frightening.
Korg teases a new synthesizer for the New Year
28 Dec 2019 · We just saw the arrival of the virtual Kortg Triton and we've heard rumours of an ARP 2600 reproduction but it looks like Korg has something else ready to roll out in the New Year.
Korg Triton joins the Korg Collection of software instruments
27 Dec 2019 · The iconic sounds of the naughties join the Korg Collection of virtual instruments in the shape of an authentically reproduced Triton workstation and sampler
Korg Germany arrives in Berlin to build instruments with Tatsuya Takahashi
19 Dec 2019 · Korg has created a new subsidiary in Berlin called Korg Germany with a remit to develop instruments, partnerships and collaborations headed by awesome synth designer Tatsuya Takahashi.
Jean-Michel Jarre says Korg is building an ARP 2600
15 Dec 2019 · In what appears to be a Q&A with electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre he reveals that Korg is currently working on a 1:1 clone of the classic ARP 2600 synthesizer.
Best polyphonic synthesizers of 2019: The Top 6 new polysynths you can actually buy
11 Dec 2019 · We all like multiple voices; the pads, the stabs and the textures as tones and timbres cascade and interweave. Which polyphonic synthesizers that went on sale in 2019 are your favourites?
Korg teases a New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation
04 Dec 2019 · It's Korg's turn to tease with a little video on the Korg UK Instagram channel. It reports to be a "New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation" and Korg says that "something super exciting is coming!"
Future Retro your Minilogue with the Love Hultén Carrier 37
15 Nov 2019 · Love Hultén's latest creation is not an original instrument but rather a mod for the Korg Minilogue called Carrier 27 that transforms it into a piece of 1970s Sci-Fi.
REON Drift Box boutique synths now available from Korg UK
23 Sep 2019 · Hand-made in Japan these little REON Drift Box synths are analogue and designed to warp their way around the edges of synthesis and hands-on control - sounds like fun!
Korg release an updated and expanded KROSS with a “super matt black” finish
06 Sep 2019 · In light of the new Fantom and Jupiter-X the updated KROSS2-88MB seems dated and unimpressive but for a piano-style workstation with decent sounds in an understated form that anyone could use (and afford) - ...