Korg KingKorg Synthesizer factory programs demonstration

Some factory programs played in live

[@davidbrown8600]

This was the demo that convinced me to buy the KingKORG in 2013. Love it. Enchanted. Thanks Jeff.

[@jeffdigit]

Thanks David. Yes, always great sound 6 years later.

[@ceyhanyzc]

Does this keyboard have seamless transitions? Is the sound cut when changing programs?

[@rhythmguild4333]

@@ceyhanyzc Not sure buddy, I’d have to test it.

[@rhythmguild4333]

lol, great to see this synth get a re-release, years later. 🤣❤️🤘

[@Frankenstein-1]

This is by far the best demo I've seen for the King Korg. I'm so glad I bought one.

[@jeffdigit]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@htechdance]

I bought a black one today brand new.

[@jacobbrown1690]

the dave smith killer synth. i got one in a whim. didnt expect anything at all. But my friend didnt want it and it was sitting under his bed in the original box. so i gave him 500 dollars and took it home, since i loved my radias and this was a newer generation i figured why not. . no stepping or any zipper noise. best virtual analog i ever bought. does oberheim and prophets perfect. and has all the filters you could want. This is an amazing demo of the king korg.

[@Pulse2AM]

Sounds good in 2020! Lots of Trance sounds. Nice demo and thanks.

[@Screaming-Trees]

You still enjoying it in 2022? I am looking for a high quality hardware VA to save a bit of CPU and get out of the mouse click/screen death workflow. Could this be it?

[@DisInfoWars]

​@@Screaming-TreesDid you get one, I'm thinking of trading my Krome EX for this

[@Screaming-Trees]

@@DisInfoWars No I never ended up getting one. They are pretty hard to find actually. It ended up being just a case of not being able to find one. I bought a Prologue instead. Slightly different thing but really nice in itself.

[@hmcjury]

very good demo and really well done to showcase some well built patches and the kingkorgs attributes. As far as VA synth are concerned this one is at the top of my list. It has such an incredible sound that comes from the incredibly accurate filter emulations. It doesn't sound cold like most even compared to the virus this synth really holds its own. I have had one for a bit on loan and really want to buy one. I don't think it's worth a grand that's my only gripe. if the brought it down to say 750 or 800 bucks I would pick one up. Its so hard to find a used one for that price. Had one at guitar center used for 650 ..so I called and someone was literally there buying it at the same time. I just have terrible luck with used gear but really I didn't find anything that let me down when I played this. Sure more modulation would be nice and controls but it's actually quite comfortable once you dive in and as always there is more under the hood. But its a very nice synth engine.

[@gjc82071]

Finally, a really great KingKorg demo. (the best I've yet heard IMO) I'm hoping to buy this synth eventually. I hate synth demos that are 5 minutes of talking, followed by 30 seconds of playing. I also dislike demos where the person spends too much time on 1 patch/sound. 15 to 30 seconds is sufficient to demo 1 patch/sound. I like demos that showcase many sounds & yours does that. ;-)

[@jeffjeffphotodigit5898]

Cool ! i am glad to read this.

[@gabrielmckensey6793]

I don't know why people complain about this synth. Has great 80s sound and very easy to use.

[@Robbinsffxi]

+Gabriel Mckensey I think it sounds very good. But I won't buy it due to lack of aftertouch.

[@Robbinsffxi]

+Gabriel Mckensey I think it sounds very good. But I won't buy it due to lack of aftertouch.

[@TheRealDirtySkillz]

+Gabriel Mckensey Price + Features.

[@BRbassedu]

Robbinsffxi I thought it would bother me more... but the assignable JS (as opposed to dual wheels from most synths) truly made up for the lack of aftertouch (at least for me) More then that, I personally found useful only on Kronos, but that's because it can stack so many different timbers that the extra control is almost mandatory.

[@dirtrobot]

This is an incredible demo.

[@mineheadX1]

very surprised at the depth & rich tone of this VA, Korg strikes again !!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

I bought the limited edition black model. Love it on paper, but not thrilled with it on my recordings. I'm not much of a programmer or tweaker. I was debating between the KingKORG and Roland System 8. This demo makes it sound amazing.

[@synthpest6731]

Geoffrey Merrifield I'm sending my system8 back after 3days....it looks better than it sounds

[@KORGTRYNYTON]

Démo de pro. Vraiment super,je vais un jour m'en prendre un et korg pourrait te remercier par une action car c'est ta démo qui donne cette faim de l'avoir!,À plus Man.

[@DJShamtown]

Very Trance based. I like it!

[@thedeepblueskys]

I can hear the Trance too, but it also does so much more. Cant wait to mine shows up. Ordered today after hearing this. ZZounds.com no money down no interest. Just 12 payments of under a hundred. Basically one day of Uber a month...lol

[@ndrailcargomoversrailwaylo1278]

very nice

[@ndrailcargomoversrailwaylo1278]

great man.

[@grabiatonehrimzer9822]

awesome ! im a KORG owner since the polysix! rest in piece, i will sell my AN1x, the JV-2080 and the CS6R for that little monsta ! KORG roxx

[@maccagrabme]

+Grabiato Nehrimzer I wouldn't.

[@dxtrs_mnpltr]

I'd love to see a mini version of the King Korg

[@keysersose996]

You've got the Korg MS-20 or a Moog sub phatty ;)

[@dxtrs_mnpltr]

very different things....

[@jeffdigit]

damian pinto and also the most important KK filters

[@JackTheDeergal]

zigular909, there's the mictokorg

[@garufimusicgroup4318]

zigular909 microkorg

[@ed_synth]

Il a de bons sons ce petit KingKorg !

[@CVC509]

@jeffdigit : Can you give the names of these 'Factory Patches" for each sound you are using in this demo ? , it would be so helpful to those who have a King Korg .

[@coyotesynth]

Une bonne démo comme il y en a trop peu sur cet instrument, merci ;-)

[@KutatEkim]

superb :) especially 1:28 - 2:30 I LIKE IT

[@DebayanMukherjee_1204]

Just love this board!!

[@tonedeath8631]

You ain't surfing mate its called a synthesiser!

[@ceyhanyzc]

Dear Jeff, lovely demo even today, 8 years later! However it would be nice to see the patch in use, from the LCD or you can provide time stamps for the video description. Thanks so much for these lovely sounds and your time great video.

[@georgerikken]

I like the braindamage narrow dr spock graveyards presets from this synth. verry much !!

[@Spationix]

Very good demo, Korg sacred sounds good friendships Spationix

[@BonesJovi]

Awesome demo, respect!

[@Ramt33n]

nice demo and the video is very well shot :)

[@robertwyatt8183]

Brilliant demo

[@gabrieleverri8437]

hi, the lead sound at minute 8.39 is original to the synth or modified.. thanks

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Not that i get one,but great demo!

[@jeffdigit]

Thanks my friend !

[@Screaming-Trees]

Pretty cool sounds. What oscillator waveforms does the KingKorg use for those supersaw sounds? Say at 2:40 for example or at 4:25?

[@PvKAmsterdam]

Great demo!

[@jeffdigit]

Merci Trynyton pour ton commentaire bien sympathique. Amitiés. Jeff

[@ceyhanyzc]

Can we load kingkorg sounds to a microkorg?

[@Collants]

Thanks!

[@MrProdipe]

Terrible ce synthé,j'adore!!!!!

[@SamadhanGuldagde]

I want this synth I'm.from india how can I get?

[@JeremyRobberechts]

Sounds great but I hate the fact there's only one set of ADSR knobs for both envelopes (filter/amp). I like the idea of selling my Nordlead 2X to get this thing though.

[@jeffdigit]

Yes it would be better

[@elfwing5400]

Cool.

[@PabloArnaldi]

Can anyone explain what's the difference between this keyboard and a true analog synth? I don't fully understand the concept of analog modeling vs fully analog and the difference in terms of sound. Thanks for your help.

[@transharmonic5638]

analog modeling is created on a computer and or sampled from and original synth then integrated onto a computer chip and put in a keyboard... Real analog synths had real analog circuitry--Oscillators,,Filters--the sound was somewhat unstable but gave it that classic big warm character, nothing sounds quite like that even today!!

[@krakapoww]

analog modeling is 1s and 0s, digitally created to make sounds, real analog is actual old school circuits and components creating the sound. sort of a minidisc vs vinyl thing. the minidisc is 1s and 0s, the vinyl has the sound carved into the record

[@rickved]

Find an old tube radio for $2 at a junk store. Turn it on at night when the stratosphere is higher. Then turn the knob between stations and listen to the smooth, intricate hums and squeals -- even noise and hiss. It's ecstasy, You'll get the idea. That's analogue.

[@mustafahascevizcioglu3930]

Similar to Korg Z1?

[@ph_stuff]

Is there any difference in specification between this version (champagne) and the latest model (black)? I heard that the black one had some improvement on the keybed, but I didn't find any information about it on the Korg website.

[@johncoster2007]

Love Korg but man they are churning out Keyboards like there is no tomorrow!!!!

[@Pulse2AM]

6 years after your post, yep look at them now!

[@timothymcjury72]

Question...on one patch your wiggling your fingers but I thought the King Kong had one flaw and it was that it doesn't have aftertouch? Or are you just use to playing that way. Honestly I can't tell?

[@georgegeorgio1751]

Aftertouch over rated only a few nit pickers like it.

[@jacobbrown1690]

not many people actually use after touch for modulation. u can use a foot pedal instead if you want.

[@tonedeath8631]

After touch is totally over rated - just used as an excuse to moan about a synths spec !

[@JansonHarris]

does this amazing machine have smooth sound transition ?,also awesome demo :D!

[@jeffdigit]

+Janson Harris It depends which parameter change

[@JansonHarris]

awesome thanks:)

[@gabrielmckensey6793]

PS GREAT DEMO THE WAY IT SHOULD BE DONE

[@mezz3036]

Korg don't seem to have a clue about aesthetic design or what to call their synths anymore. Great demo tho, Very nice sounding synth. How does it compare to the sound of the Radius?

[@hiddenconceptdnb]

I love my radias

[@alienorbiter]

I own the Radias and they both sound pretty close. The Radias is perhaps a little bit more "electric", while the King Korg sounds more round.

[@willemjansen1141]

Let it be ugly. Use your ears

[@jacobbrown1690]

i have both. the king korg engine is a generation ahead no zipper noise, stepping or anti aliasing. it sounds better than the radias. Radias has a few more features though. The virtual analog filters on the king allow it to do an amazing prophet and OB sound. The king really is king. but i will never sell the rafias or m3 cause i use them to make house music.

[@scottwylie8568]

Is the joystick spring loaded?

[@htechdance]

It's 1000X better than Minilogue XD if that gives a clue.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

KORG : KING ; New Model ; Quality ; Controller ; Arpeggios ; Ritmos ; Tons ; Timbres ; Effectos ; Memory ; ( 40 GB ) : interno ; Programming ; Software : interface ; Painel : Tela : Touch : Fácil ; Prático ; Mudanças ; Touch ; Tela ; KORG : KING ; Manufacture : in. JAPAN .

[@anoopsb8094]

❤😂

[@isabelanica8001]

I'd like to hear his arpeggios not how someone sings

[@QnikLPG]

Can anyone tell me the difference between KingKorg and MicroKorg? KingKorg is a lot more expensive, and i just don't know if it is worth it.

[@guitarvibe75]

+Chujowy Kanał. Microkorg has a way different engine. The kingkorg has lots of new filter and oscillator models. You could probably find some similar sounds from the kingkorg on the electribe 2.

[@htechdance]

The KingKorg sounds 20x fatter.

[@farimir475]

King Kong or Prophet 12 ??? please help :(

[@thedeepblueskys]

both. I ordered this one today. when paid off I'm getting the REV2

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Not the prophet 12, suprisingly enough the King korg excells at analog warmth among the two, and is a much more flexible synth and is cheaper as well.

[@farimir475]

yeah. I figured.. so why do ppl go crazy over the prophet 12 then??? That alone makes me just want to get it...maybe there is something I'm missing?

[@snuppssynthchannel]

David Bennett It sounds brutal. Thats something many craves, and the P12 is beautiful to look at and is superbly well built.

[@farimir475]

very true :) Thanks for your help and insight!

[@luxaeterna8481]

Having listened to all the sounds in this video... ...I'll stick with my trusty Z1.

[@polybond3535]

I get enough out of my microkorg

[@davidosolo]

Then this is not for you.

[@HotStrange]

Good for you

[@htechdance]

4 vs 24 voices. No comparison.

[@jptaylor]

Too many arp sound demos that are doing the actual playing. Play the damn thing for real and stop letting the arps do all the work.

[@jeffdigit]

You say that because you are certainly a good keyboard player 😉

[@stephenwiley5617]

Whole point is to hear the sound engine and critique the synthesizer, not the person playing it. Who cares if it's an arp or person playing it.

[@jptaylor]

@@stephenwiley5617 because the arps don’t let you hear the engine effectively, and makes the synth sound like a thousand other ones. What’s the problem with really PLAYING it instead of it playing itself? Not asking for a virtuoso performance here - just some real playing. It’s not too much to ask! 🙄

[@antoniocalimero1173]

There is not a lot arp in this video, there is no problem.

[@htechdance]

@@stephenwiley5617 Exactly!

[@crnogor]

All is nice , except , housing ! Pure Crap !!!

[@crnogor]

@Rhizosphere That '' sound '' better !

[@htechdance]

Black is amazing!

[@crnogor]

@@htechdance For me black is a color for keyboards / synths , home or pro !