98 Results for "Korg"

The History of Korg Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

We take a look at the history of Korg synthesizers, the rebel company of the Japanese Big Three that did things their way.

Korg Berlin’s phase8 Is Really Happening! Finally!

Korg Berlin's first product is phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that looks like a cross between a Volca and a thumb piano.

KORG NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Editor Puts Your Kaoss Kit in Your DAW

Momo Müller’s KORG NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Editor gives you full DAW control over all the kaoss. And it’s so cheap!

Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths

Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.

Cherry Audio KR-55C – A Plus B Equals C!

It might not have the gravitas of its Roland counterparts, but the KORG KR-55 was used on many influential records of the day. Now you can rediscover it thanks to the KR-55C.

The TC-5000 Breaks Cover, Synths in Oil Tanks, and We Mourn an Industry Stalwart: Synth Journal

Analogue Solutions TC-5000 is very real & coming soon. We also mourn the passing of Seiki Kato of KORG and the coming together of CHOMPI & Chase Bliss!

Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers

You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.

Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard

The mid-‘80s saw the release of the Korg DW-8000, a unique digital/analog hybrid that sounds like nothing else on the planet.

KORG MPS-10: Drumming Up a V2 Update!

Nearly a year after its debut, the KORG MPS-10 receives a significant firmware update with plenty of new features.

Sounds and Presets: Free Minimonsta 2 Patches and Binaural OB-X8 Sounds

This week we're indulging in some lovely new binaural patches for the splendid Oberheim OB-X8, exploiting its new v2.0 firmware.

Korg Collection 5 Gets 3 New Instruments Including ARP 2600

The ARP 2600 joins the synthesizer software suite Korg Collection 5. Other new entries include EP-1 and Vox Super Continental. Available now!

Sounds and Presets: Great Content for Live, PolyBrute and NAUTILUS

This week we have some excellent sounds packs for Ableton Live, new libraries for the KORG NAUTILUS and KRONOS and yet more PolyBrute patches!

KORG NAUTILUS AT: Fade To Gray

The KORG NAUTILUS AT gets the most minor of refreshes in the form of a gray chassis and is being made in very limited numbers.

KORG KAOSS Replay v2.0: Big Update With New Features

KORG KAOSS Replay brings its motion control expression technology to a standalone performance and creation tool for musicians and DJs alike.

Classic Gear: Korg Poly-800 – The affordable ‘80s poly

The Korg Poly-800 is about as ‘80s as they come. Here’s how it broke the $1000 price barrier and became a runaway hit.

SEQTRAK, modwave, Kontakt and Vintage KORG Patch Storage!

This week's sonic smorgasbord contains sample packs for SEQTRAK and Kontakt, free CS-80 style sounds for modwave and new vintage KORG storage

Classic Gear: Kawai K1 – The budget D-50 that was surprisingly popular

In the late-‘80s, D-50-style sample synthesis was too expensive for most. Enter the Kawai K1. Is this 8-bit oddity still relevant today?

Synth Effects! 5 Synths With Stellar Effects Sections

Transform your synthesis and sound design with synth effects. The modulation and delay sections in these five instruments can take your sounds into wild new territories. Are you ready for the ride?

Korg KingKorg Neo Review: More than just a glitch in the Matrix?

The Korg KingKorg Neo sees the underrated 2013 virtual analogue synth get a cosmetic refresh to match the company’s recent roster of digital synths. Is it worth taking a second look at it?

Classic Gear: Korg M1 – The final nail in the analogue coffin?

Korg’s sample-based workstation the M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time - but is it still relevant in the 21st century?

NAMM 2024: Korg KR-11 – Practice Makes Perfect

Korg’s latest drum machine the Korg KR-11 is a fun little box packed with useful drum beats for practicing and busking. Producers may want one too!

Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun

Forget Akihabara and Mt. Fuji. Let us help you plan your tour of the beautiful country of Japan around what’s really important - synthesizers!

American Giants: The History of ARP Instruments

From the Odyssey to the 2600 to the Omni, ARP ruled the synthesizer market in the 1970s and left an indelible mark on the world of music.

KORG modwave Mk.II – Increased Voices, LFOs and… red bits!

KORG now updates the modwave to Mk.II with some subtle increases in specs over the original. A necessary update or just a makeover?