Korg Introduces The microX Music Synth

Mar 30, 2006

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The microX synthesizer delivers the sounds and control you want, in a compact and portable package focused on your music-making needs.

It will always be true that the most important thing for a music creator is to have great sounds to inspire and help realize your ideas. The Korg microX music synthesizer is packed with a full complement of wonderful sounds generated by the acclaimed HI synthesis system featured on the world-famous TRITON series. Designed to fit into today's computer-based home and on-the-go studio, the microX is the perfect complement for any musical genre, production style, and performance scene.

High-quality sounds delivered by the HI synthesis system used on the world-famous TRITON series.

640 programs for immediate use, covering a wide range of styles.

Combination mode allows up to eight programs to be freely combined to create complex sounds. 384 preloaded combinations are provided.

Up to four high-quality effects can be used simultaneously, with effect types that cover a broad range from sound-field simulation to creative transformations.

Four-channel audio output allows sophisticated sound-creating and mixing techniques such as using external effect processors and surround applications.

Multi Sets provide easy setup and instant recall of 16-part multi-timbral groupings for use with your external DAW software.

Powerful dual polyphonic arpeggiators provide a wide range of possibilities, ranging from realistic phrases to distinctive flourishes.

External control setups can be used to control your DAW software, soft synths and other devices.

USB connector allows direct MIDI connection to your computer.

Editor and Editor Plug-in software are included for seamless editing of microX sounds from within your DAW software.

microX Specifications

System: HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system

Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine: 48 kHz sampling frequency, 64 MB PCM ROM, 642 multisamples, 929 drumsamples

Keyboard: 25-key, velocity sensitive

Polyphony: 62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode) / 31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode)

Effect Section: stereo digital multi-effect system; 2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out), an Insert Effect (stereo in/out), a Master EQ (3-band stereo) - all can be used simultaneously

Number of Effect Types: 89 (available for Insert Effect and Master Effects)

Programs, Combinations, Multi-sets, Drumkits: 640 user Programs (640 preloaded), 384 user Combinations (384 preloaded), 128 user Multi-sets (16 preloaded), 40 user Dumkits (30 preloaded), GM (General MIDI) sound map compatible; 128 programs + 9 GM2 drum programs (ROM)

Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator: two arpeggiators can be used simultaneously in Combination and Multi Mode, one arpeggiator can be used in Program Mode, 5 presets, 251 user arpeggio patterns (251 preloaded)

Controllers: joystick, octave up/down switch, REALTIME CONTROL knobs 1~4

External Control: 64 sets (12 controls can be assigned in a set)

Display: 240 x 64 dots LCD with backlight, graphical user interface

Output: MAIN-L/MONO, R, INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, Headphones

Control Inputs: damper (half-pedaling supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal

MIDI: IN, OUT

USB: type B (transmits MIDI only)

Power Supply: DC 12 V

Current Consumption: 10 W

Dimensions: 606 (W) x 226 (D) x 80 (H) mm / 23.86" (W) x 8.90" (D) x 3.15" (H)

Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.29 lbs.

Included Items: AC adapter, USB cable, CD-ROM (microX Editor, microX Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI Driver)