Korg KingKorg Analog Modeling Synthesizer Keyboard

Korg KingKorg delivers an all new analog modeling synthesizer that can claim a heritage like few others, drawing from the illustrious line of MS-20, Prophecy, Z1, MS2000, and RADIAS keyboards. Korg KingKorg comes loaded with a 61-note keyboard along with powerful oscillators and filters that reproduce the sound of classic instruments. KingKorg also features an advanced effects section, a tube driver stage and CV/GATE outputs to control Monotribe or MS-20.

Featuring a 3-oscillator by 2-timbre design, KingKorg delivers thick and rich sounds from its newly developed XMT modeling sound engine. Pre-set algorithms also contain combinations of various types and numbers of oscillators, letting you easily and quickly sculpt stage-ready sounds. In addition, this incredible synth packs rather a punch in the filter department, offering variety of essential analog modeling filter types that reproduce the analog monophonic synths used for lead and bass in the '70s, the polyphonic synths used in new wave music of the '80s, and the filters of Korg's classic MS-20 analog synth.

The built-in vocoder uses audio from the onboard mic input to modify the sound, creating an effect as though the synthesizer were talking. The vocoder features Formant Shift to dramatically modify the tonal character, as well as Formant Hold, which allows you to "freeze" a vowel sound and play it back using the keys. Thanks to the KingKORG's dual-timbre architecture, you can even combine the vocoder with another timbre, either as a complementing sound or a modulation source.

On many classic synthesizers (such as the MS-20), the signal flow could be reconfigured using patch cables to physically connect one element to another. KingKORG reproduces this function with an intuitive Virtual Patch system. With six Virtual Patch assignments per timbre, control signals such as EG, LFO, or joystick movement can be virtually connected to sound parameters such as pitch or cutoff, allowing you to modulate a parameter for even greater sound-shaping possibilities.

KingKORG provides a diverse selection of 200 stage-ready preset programs organized into eight categories such as Synth, Lead, and Bass. There's a great selection of the staple sounds you need for live performance, including numerous PCM sounds for piano, electric piano, organ, and clavinet. Thanks to KingKORG's ability to emulate filters from classic synthesizers, you'll find familiar and authentic sounds that are perfect for playing your favorite classic and modern songs, along with new and inspiring sounds to broaden your horizons. There's also a user area for you to store 100 of your own sounds.

You can manage programs on your computer simply by connecting Korg KingKorg to your computer via a USB cable and using the free downloadable librarian software.