Introducing KORG monologue

[@ThatCheapDrummer]

The man is a genius.

[@tarnished_75]

my personal favourite analog synth, it gives me enough freedom to create what I have in mind.

[@andrewstanworth529]

I have to say, I've been buying up synths over the last few years because of the prices dropping & analogue comin' back (I own a "Boog" 20 years ago, I'd've never believed I'd have anything close to Moog at home), but the KORG MONOLOGUE is the crown jewel of my collection! The easiest sequencer ever, the sonic capabilities endless & it's just a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL SYNTH! if you're thinking about buying one, Do it!! They are OUTSTANDING!!! 🧡🙃

[@altseason_musik]

@miller I think it is a moog clone probably (totally deduced by the context of the message tho)

[@flickeringgreenflame8493]

​@Unsubscribe-from-meBehringer Moog clone. :)

[@hayden-4345]

I just bought one I can’t wait for it to arrive !❤

[@TheoVoidTV]

Had a Minilogue, sold it. I regret selling it so much! I want another and now I want this Monologue too! Dammit Korg, stop being so awesome!!!!

[@user-yo1cv2me5l]

good to see the new tuning/pitch/frequency possibilities. thanks korg.

[@camthaman87]

I like that KORG don't just come out and say "THIS IS THE BEST MONOSYNTH ON THE MARKET TODAY".

[@vladimirussachevsky1315]

Cameron McPhee I agree, maybe for the money, but that really is a broad statement. I think it depends on the individual to make that assessment.

[@ConwayBob]

It's the best Korg monosynth you can buy new for $299.99, without a doubt.

[@RetroPlus]

I bought one and i love it so much so it really speaks for it's self really.

[@matstjean]

Yes.... just ad... "...for the price!"

[@myousickoflife]

When you qoute something its usually important to do it exactly 0:21 "WHAT WE THINK is the best monosynths on the market today"

[@ConsoleGlow]

My first synth. Got a few more since then... but this one is still very special. I saw Carl Cox using this one in a recent hardware live-set. Cool stuff.

[@afk2402]

if you read this, can you please tell me if we can use it plugged into main or just with batteries ?

[@setphaser]

This is instant love. It's like you made it for me! Even with different colours - this actually competes with my sub37 and sounds just as good in the tradition of the best korg analogue. As far as I'm concerned this is the pinnacle of Korg modern analogue achievement.

[@batteryincorporated]

I love the actor that played Tatsuya Takahashi in this video!

[@CowmanFriend]

That’s the real man.

[@vicjayvvv]

Tatsuya, thank you again for an amazing synth!

[@OttosTheName]

I just got mine and it is awesome! A lot of clever features in such a small package. I love the super powerful and insanely fast LFO, it's great for sound design and it can even do funky Talking Bass patches! And with the LFO having a 1 shot mode it frees up the envelope letting you lots of cool percussive things. And the Envelope is so clever too, I thought it was just an AD envelope, but that third mode basically turns it in to a ADS envelope and makes this a super quick synth to make Synth Bass patches with. Just such a brilliant design, so many clever little features that make this synth way more than the sum of its parts.

[@aki_gong6271]

Amazingly design. Big congrats on that. I just got one yesterday and it sounds amazing. The menu is super well layout and designed, the sequencer is sooooo cool, and its sound pallete is simply unbelievable. Thanks so much for designing such an addictive music creation and sound design device.

[@leepicciotto]

As someone that has a lot of the classic synths companies are currently emulating and bringing back in hardware, Korg is the only company making anything new that I feel like I need to have/get excited about. Of course I'm just speaking for myself because I own a lot of those other synths already and know how exciting it must be for people that don't but I want/need "new" things

[@setphaser]

This is really a top class mono synth. And does all the sounds I love korg for - great aggressive bass, wild craziness, warm analogue. I'd like to see a six voice maxilogue next year!

[@kevinpires2307]

done

[@Ferrichrome]

Prologue :D

[@omer-sela-rothenberg]

1:27 sold it for me.

[@peterpitcard]

cannot wait for all the cool glitch/break programming sessions!

[@azeriff]

I am always happy to see that guy!)

[@swamplifecontrol]

Sadly - the filter didn't need more "Bite " - It just needed a Lot more Beef.

[@Agentricochet13]

This is gonna be a classic

[@mattsynth]

A classic, are you kidding me. These synths will wind-up on eBay for $50.00 like all the Volca crap.

[@ryansorgatz8710]

$50 says these will be seen on lots of stages in a few months...

[@SharkRecordFilms]

They all laughed at the TB-303 as well and look at it now....

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo]

Ryan Sorgatz you were right. I see a good amount of big bands using this on stage

[@anthoonius_gabagoolius]

@@mattsynth how wrong you were lol.

[@jimabbey9544]

Have had min for 3 years and still love it!

[@Stelios86]

Wondering if the Minilogue is going to be released in similar colours, love the black Monologue...

[@MarctheDarc]

It most likely will. But it's easy enough to restyle in a non-destructive way yourself if you're so inclined. I've completely restyled mine, which can be removed without a trace in 5 mins.

[@Stelios86]

+Marc the Darc Have you made any videos?

[@Stelios86]

Nevermind, found it on Google+.

[@MarctheDarc]

Yeah, it's just showing it off, but the text below has a fairly elaborate description of what I've done. While the design itself isn't to everybodys taste, the techniques can be applied to create pretty much any design you can think of.

[@Zinfidel1]

I don't need it but I'll probably pick one up in a few years because it sounds good and it's cheap. Before, when I had to recommend first synths to someone it was kind of difficult. Many of the other synths in the $300 price range have an equal amount of pros and cons.... The Monologue changes everything. It's analog, has patch saves, has a drive effect, has sequencer, has motion recording. It's clear to everyone Korg and Tatsuya aren't resting on past successes and are quickly becoming the synth company of the people. Now if they could just put out a better Electribe than the frustrating new ones and perhaps dip their toes into the eurorack world.

[@thehaltingproblempittsburg6071]

Just watching this makes me want to buy another one

[@OMG_so_Nerdy]

My little red devil is the one monosynth I'd never sell. It's quirky features make it very different than most monosynths. It is my go to synth when I get an idea. The limited envelope hasn't really been an issue to me after years of frequent use. It is a limitation but I think one than often works in its favor as much as against it. I still love it and it has prime placement on my keyboard stand.

[@devondetroit2529]

Maybe my favourite little synth ever, SH01a is fantastic also

[@samuelprobinson1]

0:57 more please!

[@Manerr]

I hope korg plan a paralogue or something like a 3oscillators monologue version with the multi-engine by example

[@vedabou]

I like how bored he mentions Aphex Twin @ 1:43 :D

[@PilferMusic]

he's not bored he's an engineer

[@farticusmaximusOG]

Awe, love dat little oscilliscope

[@patkelly3966]

Can anyone pls tell me how this stands up next to a novation bass station 2 for bass sounds?

[@yesshead]

Can you link the LFO speed to the Key number? It would be a nice feature for some FM stuff.

[@ish233]

Interesting styles with Korg as usual. I like the micro tuning, I don't find myself using that as often as I would like, the synthesizers I have allow these features, unless of course one is a hacker and no features needed(not me) The showcase of the oscillator is cool, that's the new thing these days, I thought about that concept years ago. I should have utilized that information with my brain at the time to construct it into a synthesizer. People will eat it up, I'm still using the poly 800. That suits me alright, but one day I'll switch up the Korg styles for a new Korg, who knows where I'll go, I probably do. This synthesizer has a good sound.

[@verdezap]

It sounds so good!

[@goreguts666]

Thats DOOOPPPEEEE. Im for sure buying one.

[@goreguts666]

Its only 300 bucks for fucks sake!!!!!!

[@gnarlysoundscapes7210]

0:42 - Sold!

[@daviddavies9149]

Great little mono synth...add it to your arsenal of keyboards

[@BlueTheFoxoffical]

The downside is you have to buy the power chord seprately or spend alot of money on batteries.

[@spoinkel]

Will there be a kit to mount a keytar strap? And maybe a mod grip like on 101.

[@valeriomenon]

Please do a monologue 2.0 with 64 step

[@lk-gt9xv]

Is this suitable for making ambient/drone music?

[@EliahHoliday]

Can you tell me the barrel size of the 9v DC power adapter that fits the Monologue?

[@JohnLRice]

Nice! Looks to be fun and useful!

[@LivedWater]

I’m here because Aphex Twin made Korg Funk 5 with this stuff. I’m 5 years late but good job

[@FantasticMrBach]

Why can't patterns be chained like they can on an Evolver? Why limit patterns to 16 steps when implementing something as simple as allowing patterns to transition smoothly (when changing patches while the sequencer is playing) would allow as many steps as the user would like?

[@triplebacon1]

thanks Tatsuya

[@liambudalasia4903]

King Tatsuya strikes again

[@LandonBalk]

I'll take mine in blue, with a side of French fries!

[@nes.culture]

Please, increase the sequencer on the next Minilogue firmaware update. 16 steps are pretty anoying

[@spookylaundry3326]

Damnit I'm torn between getting this or the tb-03.

[@MartinYankov]

you had me at 1:30

[@myfz6]

i just got this for FREE because i ordered a new KORG KRONOS 2 LS.

[@h3lianthuss]

Nice one

[@D3TOSS]

1:27 FUCK YES

[@DROG.]

0:43 oh my!

[@mauriciogouveia6822]

My Korg has a sound similar to a cell phone ringing whenever it is on and I'm not touching the keys, I don't know how to solve it, the noise appears every 5 seconds and only stops when I touch the keys... has anyone experienced this, Can you help me solve it?

[@iminasamscar9432]

that outro sequence omfg

[@dopefreshnation4097]

I have the monologue and I have a couple questions. First question is how do I connect this to my DAW (fl studio/ableton) and have the synth sounds go through? 2nd question what cables would I need cause I have a regular audio output cable I get sound but not through the DAW it’s just from my speakers. I want to be able to record the sounds coming from the monologue to my software would I need a sound card or something completely different? Pls help

[@holotropik]

Great work Korg ;-)

[@claytonlevibrown]

seems like a no brainer this is 200$ cheaper than the new pioneer mono synth with built in dave smith engine and I'm sure the sound quality of the korg can do just as much as their new product.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

What can the Volca Bass do that this can't? Or vice versa? I don't think I need both.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

So this makes a crunchier bassline than the Volca?

[@thimkthimk]

Way crunchier because it has the distortion circuit (and way more tonal variation). Volca Bass is cool though, because the 3 oscillators can be sequenced polyphonically which is pretty neat. I'm in much the same position, and I think both have neat features. But like Icomment says, sound quality and build in the Monologue are significantly better. Has keyboard, decently sized knobs etc. And the Monologue has a great sequencer, microtuning... It's kind of a no-brainer for bass.

[@vedabou]

I understand the monologue as some kind of volca bass evolution.

[@thimkthimk]

It seems more of a Minilogue optimised for bass, sound wise that is. Volca Bass has 3 VCOs (Saw or Square) while the Monologue has 2 VCOs (Saw, Triangle, Square). Not to discredit your idea though. They both have 16 step sequencers, so that relationship is there.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

I think there's room for both. One can never have too many synths :)

[@yourordinaryme]

Can someone explain why you would want to map scales to white keys? Seems like an excellent way to undo all of your scale practice T_T

[@garymcavoy2997]

Just purchased the KORG Monologue in black. Beautiful design. Stunning sound. Great price. But what I really love is Chief engineer Tatsuya Takahashi. Where can I find a man like him?

[@Dmaccabees]

💯

[@kulturny_vklad]

Dear Korg guys, can you help me? I can't seem to find an answer even in manual.... Can i record notes in step sequencer and while they are playing back, play over it with different sound? Can't find tutorial on KZbin. It seems like you can either play solo without recorded playback or just record notes into sequencer? Can you guys ahed some light? I almost bought the Monologue but then stopped myself....

[@NamelessSmile]

No I don't think so, the sequencer records the notes you play, and then plays them back into the synth. I think you can record the changes of some of the knobs alongside the notes though

[@NamelessSmile]

As in, it is a note 'sequencer', it isn't a 'looper' (which is probably what you're describing) that records audio rather than note names

[@kulturny_vklad]

@@NamelessSmile thanks a lot!

[@bm6244]

When knob Master Volume in my Monologue is in position "zero", I still hear silent sounds in headphones (in output too) when I play on keys. Is it normal? Can I do something with it? I'd rather hear total silence when Master knob is off.

[@myousickoflife]

B M you heard silent sounds? Also who tf does that? You realize this is an analog instrument. You didn’t hear silent sounds you are hearing it’s soul.

[@Metroplex313]

is there an arpeggiator included?

[@myousickoflife]

16 step sequencer

[@zdenkodjurkovic3452]

Great Video!!! But can you tell me what DAW is the best one to use this sounds for the recording?

[@MrExplodicide]

There is no "best DAW". There is only the DAW that fits your workflow the best.

[@Mr.MarlonRiver]

How mucho is it ?

[@exionem]

Best budget drum machine to pair it up with this baby ? ( No volca beats)

[@yuiop937]

volca sample

[@insolitofilmes]

Question: Can I use Monologue to play another synth via MIDI out port while Monologue is still playing its own sequence?

[@myousickoflife]

Good question I'm pretty sure it would still play on the monologue.

[@narc78]

Must have!!!!

[@timburlingame5893]

It just seems like the synths I have already do what this can do and more. I can't get into this one.

[@thesupreme5999]

Filthy Frank looks great when he takes his glasses off and wears a nice shirt

[@forkayebee3831]

A wild meme spotted

[@Bulle893]

seeing this is funny now that Joji went commercial

[@jackassqwe2]

Looks like a fun synthesizer to master on.

[@Qoreader]

this would be like my first Synth. how much I have to sacrifice?

[@xnonsuchx]

~ US$300

[@Caulkhead]

Really good choice :)

[@savanaviolenta]

I'm getting myself one.For that money it's a no brainier.

[@setphaser]

This synth is ridiculously cheap for super top quality sound and design. Best decision I've made in synths for years.

[@nes.culture]

In the price range the only contester I can think is DSI mopho.

[@camman1056]

That LFO is fucking naughty tho

[@marc.lepage]

Want.

[@jonnyhead]

NO POWER CABLE?? COME ON GUYS WHO THE HELL IS GONE PUT NEW BATTERIES IN EVERY FOUR DAYS??? JUST CHARGE A LITTLE MORE FOR THIS LITTLE BEAUTY AND INCLUDE A CABLE 🙄

[@MagickFlavour]

How much is this gonna cost?

[@hazels7967]

$300 USD I think.

[@HotStrange]

Uncle Squiddz You can find that answer much easier and quicker by searching google and looking at the very first result without even going to the page.

[@ptran001]

want

[@Skeebins]

was gonna buy this but i just feel threatened

[@drmscxpe7230]

RICHARD D JAMES

[@VigorousVicious]

イギリス英語だ。すごい。

[@misael4728]

1:39

[@Digiphex]

The wood accent is hideous. However, I like the synth and will probably get it.

[@hrnekbezucha]

The video doesn't do the synth justice..

[@MottiWolkenbruch]

Must. Stop. Watching. Synth. Vids.

[@Muuuzzzi]

Sounds like a headache.... Who finds this stuff soothing?

[@mattsynth]

Another analog synth with mini keys. Sorry, not for me. How about a new wave table synth with full size keys or something new and fresh sounding.

[@naakkve10]

wow fuck off. some of us (millennials) are already outclassing old timer musicians making actual music. and "making noises" was basically the central thesis to john cage's compositions and many challenging mid-20th century composers. in fact, cage's philosophy was that there was no such thing as a distinction between music and noise. don't write off my whole generation based on your limited window of perception.

[@mattsynth]

Hay Naakkve, nice language, your age is showing.

[@lou2bozzy]

The whole 'millennials have no clue about music' argument is flawed. Every generation has deemed its successors to have an awful taste in music. At the end of the day, those who 'know', know.

[@kevinpires2307]

done

[@wasabiwaffle]

vjrei what the fuck

[@SlyHikari03]

Japanese name, British accent. That’s weird.