Korg have just announced a new synth. Looks like a monophonic version of the Minilogue:
Available in a variety of colours:
Video:
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:44 am
by BearBoy
Blurb:
Next-generation monophonic analog synthesizer in a vivid five-color lineup.
Fully programmable, analog synthesis for all players; monologue is the next-generation monophonic synthesizer that shares the spirit of the acclaimed minilogue, with a completely new voice and powerful new features.
The monologue is a 25-key, fully programmable monophonic analog synthesizer with a voice all its own. While sharing its sleek layout, knob-per-function workflow and high-quality construction with the best-selling minilogue, monologue is a truly unique new synth for all types of musicians; featuring new voicing and sound sculpting abilities – at an amazing price. The monologue's completely new filter, modulation, drive, and LFO can generate powerful basses and sharp leads, creating awesome mono sounds that showcase its single-voice design. The step sequencer has also been dramatically expanded, allowing more intuitive and more complex editing. With a lineup that gives you a choice of five eye-catching colors, this compact instrument has a strong personality to match your own.
Everyone loved the Minilogue because it was an all analogue, 3 octave Poly synth. Its only downside was that it had those smaller keys, only 4 voices and Korg cant make enough of them to stock stores (there's a queue for them in every store).
Releasing a mono version seems really redundant. Looks nice tho.
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:39 am
by Thomas
The sequencer and 100 save locations is a good addition to the monosynth market. How this does is going to depend on price more than anything. With them already having the MS-20 on the market I'm not sure why this product exists.
Of course if it comes out at the £300ish price range it'll be a good buy.m If it's the same price as the Minilogue then you're better to stick another £150 to the price and buy a Moog.
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:51 am
by BearBoy
It's going to be $299 apparently.
Not sure how that would translate to GBP given the current exchange rates. Maybe £300 ish?
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:53 pm
by stewart
does it have those stupid tiny keys? just gtf with that, they're shit!
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:33 pm
by Thomas
I hate the way the keys stick out at the top and on the front of the keys. Fucking stupid design. Especially with the shitty skinny keys.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:38 am
by lorez
Apparently aphex twin has been involved with this. When I first saw it I thought it needs to go some to stand out and if the price is less than 300 then that might help.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:38 pm
by Thomas
The price makes it an easy buy to try item. You could spend that on a couple of nights out.
