Main Features - Korg microKORG2 Owner's Manual

microKORG2
Introduction - Main features
• The microKORG2 uses an analog modeling system to simulate an analog synthesizer by means
of DSP (digital signal processing) technology.You can create sounds using four classic analog
synth waveforms, including sawtooth and square waves, as well as 96 PCM samples and a noise
oscillator. The different sections on the front panel allow you to edit the synth parameters to
your liking. There is a section for the oscillators, filter, modulation, and more and you can
switch between sections and use the relevant knobs to intuitively edit the sounds. You can also
alter the sounds while you're playing in real time.
• The microKORG2 features three different vocal processors including a vocoder, hard tune and
harmonizer.
• The vocoder uses the audio input from the microphone inputs to add a unique "talking" effect
to the oscillator sound. With 16 channels, the vocoder can do more than just simulate an analog
vocoder. Freely adjust the filter frequencies and change the level and pan for each band to cre-
ate your own unique vocoder sound.
• The hard tune effect corrects your vocal pitch for a robot-like sound, and allows you to adjust
the formant down for a thicker, lower sound or up for a thinner, higher sound.
• The harmonizer lets you shift the pitch of the voice. This lets you add harmonies to the original
vocal input.
• The virtual patch allows you to create virtual connections between modulators and controllers
like the filter EG, amp EG, LFOs, mod and pitch wheels, and keyboard tracking and parameters
like the synth pitch, filter cutoff, and amp level for even more creative flexibility when making
sounds.
• The microKORG2 includes effects to make your sounds even more refined. These include nine
modulation effects, six delay effects, six reverb effects and an equalizer, all for expanding the
range of your sonic creativity. The delay effects can be synchronized with the arpeggiator or
external MIDI clocks, for use in a variety of situations like live performance.
• This instrument features an arpeggiator that automatically plays chords in arpeggios as you
hold down the chords on the keyboard. You can select from ten types of arpeggios and config-
ure how long each note in the arpeggio plays, the interval between notes and so on. The arpeg-
giator also lets you set whether notes play (on/off) over the course of up to eight steps, for an
even wider range of possibilities such as the ability to change the rhythms and more.
• A loop recorder lets you record what you play when using the synth programs or the vocal pro-
cessors, and play it back.
• The microKORG2 includes 256 built-in programs.

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