Korg - microKORG - - Keyboard - Japan - 2002 (No reserve price)

The Korg microKORG is one of the best-selling and most iconic synthesizers of all time. Launched in 2002, this compact analog-modeling synth and vocoder has been used on countless records, from indie and synth-pop to electronic and dance music. Its vintage-style wooden end cheeks and small footprint made it a favourite both on stage and in the studio.
This unit has serial number 007941, which makes it an early production example.

It sounds far bigger than its size suggests: warm analog-style basses, lush pads, sharp leads and the famous robotic vocoder voices. Everything is organised by genre on the big program selector, so you can find great sounds instantly and shape them with the five real-time knobs.

Highlights

• Analog modeling synthesis, 4-voice polyphony
• 8-band vocoder, the classic robot voice sound
• 128 programs, sorted by genre: Trance, Techno/House, Electronica, D'n'B/Breaks, Hip Hop/Vintage, Retro, S.E./Hit and Vocoder
• Two timbres per program for layered sounds
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Effects: modulation, delay and EQ
• 5 real-time knobs: Cutoff, Resonance, EG Attack, EG Release and Tempo
• 37 mini keys, velocity-sensitive, with pitch and modulation wheels
• Audio inputs for microphone or external sound, MIDI In / Out / Thru, stereo outputs and headphones
• Can also run on 6 AA batteries, so you can play it anywhere

Condition
The microKORG is in good condition, with light signs of use consistent with age. The panel, keys and knobs are clean. The wooden end cheeks show slight wear on the edges, which only adds to its vintage character.

Fully tested and working perfectly. All keys, knobs, buttons, the wheels, the display, the LEDs, the arpeggiator and the vocoder function as they should.