Korg microKORG 2 MBK
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Korg
microKORG 2 MBK
Product Info
Article Number:
584361
Brand:
Korg
Model:
microKORG 2 MBK
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The microKORG 2 is a fun, portable synth perfect for bedroom producers, electronic music enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a quirky, immediate sound. The dual engine and vocoder are surprisingly powerful for its size, making it a great creative tool – just be prepared for a learning curve with those mini keys. It’s a fantastic value for its capabilities.
Product Description
- Korg microKORG 2 MBK
- Compact Synthesiser
- Limited Edition in Metallic Black
- 37 Velocity-sensitive mini keys
- Sound engine: Analogue Modelling Synthesis System
- Max. polyphony: single mode 8 voices
- dual mode 4 voices
- Max. 2 timbres (in dual mode)
- 256 Programmes (4 banks x 8 categories x 8 programmes)
- Arpeggiator
- 10 types with step arpeggiator function
- Effects: Modulation
- delay
- reverb
- equaliser
- Max. Polyphony Voice Processor: Vocoder 8 voices
- Hard Tune 4 voices
- Harmoniser 4 voices
- Hard Tune and Harmoniser 2 voices
- Pitch and Modulation wheel
- LC-Display
- Line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Microphone input: 6.3 mm jack
- Microphone input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Aux input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Footswitch input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- USB C
- Power supply via external mains adapter (DC 9 V) or six AA batteries (both not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 542 x 238 x 65 mm
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Includes gooseneck and condenser microphone
Softcase
PROS
- • Metallic black finish elevates the aesthetic; feels more premium than original.
- • Velocity-sensitive mini keys offer surprising expression for their size.
- • Dual engine allows for complex sounds beyond basic analog modeling.
- • Vocoder functionality is genuinely usable and adds creative potential.
CONS
- • Mini keys aren't ideal for fast, complex playing; requires adaptation.
- • Single-mode polyphony limits layering capabilities for dense sounds.
- • Limited modulation options restrict nuanced sound design possibilities.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
37
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive mini keys
Synthesis Type
Analog Modeling Synthesis System
Polyphony
Single mode: 8 voices, Dual mode: 4 voices
Effects
Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Equalizer
Connections
2 x 6.3mm line outputs, Mic input (6.3mm & 3.5mm), Aux input (3.5mm), Headphone output (6.3mm), Footswitch input (6.3mm), MIDI I/O, USB-C
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's convincingly analog-voiced but lacks the depth and subtle nuances of high-end hardware – think of it as a great starting point.
Absolutely, the USB-C connection provides MIDI and audio, making integration with most DAWs straightforward, although drivers may be required.
It’s relatively user-friendly, but understanding the principles of vocoding takes some practice; the manual provides a decent starting point.
