Korg Monologue - A Great Beginner Synth!

[@joemonroe1106]

You have a great clear voice, speak so well, & you are just excellent at explaining this product. Korg should hire you as a spokesperson.

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks! And they can't afford my rates lol jk I'd rather do me and make whatever type of vids I want! Defo want to check out that Korg wavestate at some point tho!!

[@Тоска-к8к]

I recently bought a Minilogue for my first synth (first keyboard even, I don't even know music theory, nevermind scales, chords or actual notes), and this video made me feel a hell of a lot better about messing around on it.

[@ssjliano9971]

How’s the progress I’m just fucking around on my brothers keys board and look at how much you can mess with a. Synth it gave me ideas

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[@HisXLNC]

I've been waiting for this video. Everyone needs a Monologue. Just enough synth to inspire you, but not so much as to overwhelm you with menu diving and shift buttons.

[@DaveZiffer]

Wow. Thanks for an incredibly well-done tutorial. It's an incredible tool not only for owners but for prospective buyers who want to know whether this machine will meet their needs. I would think Korg should be interested in paying you to post this video on their sales site.

[@bigfriendlyjoe]

This is a fukin amazing review thank you it helped me decide whether to get one of these or a banjo

[@JAdeWii_]

BigFriendlyJoe lol I hope you get the banjo too!

[@tubeMonger]

I hope you got the banjo.

[@rvenneman]

BigFriendlyJoe I went with the dulcimer.

[@HelloBeast]

This comment chain is fucking great.

[@jthorpe4droid]

Cool tutorial, and I prefer synths with knobs and buttons than just a screen and menus diving etc... My 4 year old loves our BSII, and even she is starting to understand how to shape a sound.

[@MediaMusik777]

not much menu diving but there are hidden features and adjustments to be made to tailor your playing styles..The dutch bass and soundtrack free packs are beyond the best I have heard for presets

[@karam2607]

They payed this girl xD

[@cuentosdelbosqueoscuro5163]

Best video on the Monologue for starters I´ve ever seen. Congratulations, and thanks a lot.

[@epicon6]

My favorite synth ever because of the cool automation options and cool sound and a surprizing amount of control.

[@JAdeWii_]

It really is a gem!

[@quantumnexus]

This seems like a really feature-packed synth for the price. The sequencer and motion control recording are a real plus.

[@hang-sangitch]

Thiz is the best tutorial on the monologue ever...

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I have two!....you know....for stereo

[@noel101082]

Haaaa. Loveit

[@JohnDoe-ir8te]

Weird Music great! Give me one

[@stratmaster458]

I was thinking about getting a second, cause right now using mine for the bassline in my jams and its like too nice to just be the bassline but at the same time its a really dope bass. I think we will see used monologues under 200 bucks soon, thats when I'll get a second one, thinking black or red to go with my blue one.

[@aduck205]

I have 4... for polyphony

[@wolframkoetter4834]

Für das Geld hattest du auch ein Instrument gekriegt....gibt kinderkeybords die lang geiler sind und sogar alleine spielen können und nur 10% von dem teil kosten... Aber ich brauche Knöpfe..... 👍😅

[@bulldemon64]

Your music sounds very much like 90s dos games, arcade games and old console games, very nostalgic for me, I love it !

[@kyokugami5134]

I already love your videos for such simple and fun explanations to inspire dawless production, but Dr. Slump just makes it all better

[@RetroPlus]

I just bought one in black, and now I can finally go semi-Dawless! This synth truly is amazing.

[@shottskies]

awesome jam at the end Jade and great demonstration

[@Hyper5nic]

Thank you very much for this in depth review of the Monologue. Some years ago, I got 2 little monotrons (MonoDelay - MonotronDuo) and the filters and sounds are very similar. Maybe This year I'll switch to this little synth to have more control. Wishing you a great week, with lots of electronic and musical fun, cheers!

[@patbradley9817]

Best review of this thing. And I think I've seen them all now. So many have quiet narration followed by loud piercing examples.Thanks for the good mix!

[@mitchellwilcox3878]

I just ordered one. Ridiculously excited. My fiancé has a minilogue which is an incredible piece of equipment. I have wanted a monologue for a while though. I am kind of a korg head though and already have an electribe es-1 which is also an incredible machine.

[@karendalsadik7119]

I agree. I had to figure a lot on my own but you gave the concepts clarity.

[@seek4truth]

I have an idea for a video or video series: here you have assumed we know what is vco, vca, lfo, decay, gate, resonance, etc etc and showing how these works on this synth. What if someone is really newbie and wants to start learning or is curious or deciding whether to enter this domain or not. Those terms are daunting and there are many to learn and understand. It would be cool if you could make a video or video series for absolute beginners and teach all of these, theoretically and then practically on a synth one by one so we could learn basics of synthesis and synthesizers...

[@Ross_From_Synthetica]

This is a great video! I originally just wanted a basic synth with a decent sequencer, but you showed there's so much more that can be done, and that it's not that hard. I'm not an expert yet, but I think if I watch this video regularly I'll be able to get the most out of my Monologue. Thanks for breaking it all down!

[@808lorwyn]

Found your channel today and I'm already a big fan!

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

You always deliver the goods with your vids, this being no exception. Its even more pleasing to watch you deliver a tutorial on synthesis basics for the Monologue rather than assume everyone is at an advanced level and ,fluent with all the technical terminology. 👍

[@JAdeWii_]

I like to keep things noob friendly, we're all constantly learning

[@champ1061]

Your reviews are very thorough and straight to the point. Much appreciated.

[@Danocaster214]

Holy crap... I'm an absolute beginner at synth and this is the video I've been looking for. Thank you for actually explaining everything! :)

[@JAdeWii_]

Happy to help!

[@goosegaskins]

I think you've just sold me on my first synth! Thank you!

[@goosegaskins]

Just got a Monologue on Reverb for $270. Psyched!

[@ArielleCruz]

Thanks for the demo. I just got mine today and this is a great introduction to the synth.

[@OMNS777]

I have the Behringer crave and ordered one. Super stoked!!

[@jasonnn2284]

Excellent video. A buddy of mine sent me a link about the Monologue last week and yesterday I ordered one! Woo!

[@davidconnelly1362]

Yeah. This synth is killer. When you start using the sequencer as a modulation source you realize how powerful it is. If I had to choose one synth, BS2 or this. The Monologue would win hands down.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Excellent video Jade. This is a great synth to start with as a beginner but it's also a great mono synth to use in the studio for pro's as well. It's also an ideal portable option to use while away from the main studio and only have battery powered options to create with. Paired with a Novation Circuit and a Boss BR Micro 80 4 track digital recorder you can create and record music without having to use a computer

[@kiddbing]

this has been the most useful tutorial video i've seen !! thank you !!

[@Bananskuden]

What a sound! So much synth for such a small amount. Great work, KORG, except that the replacement knobs looks much better than the originals.

[@jblanchard5387]

Thank you for the video. I am new to synth, and I can't wait to get one of these for myself!

[@looniethemoonie5353]

Just found your channel awesome stuff! I don't have a synth yet (i play guitar and bass) but, Ive been looking at getting one and I think I found it. Cheers from Texas!

[@Bookspine5]

Totally on my wishlist.

[@matred3538]

Thanks. Really clear straightforward video. 👍

[@dylanmatthews1484]

cheers for this video . I'm buying this today , going to pick it up this afternoon , i was stuck between the monologue and the minilogue .

[@maximeroy4162]

Best demo i've seen yet!

[@claudiorolo6221]

Love your review, great help for a guy like me ... a beginner . thanks

[@Zer0Spinn]

I just got one by mistake (saw the price, didn't read, I was sure it was a minilogue)... but afrer watching the lfo part of this video I'm excited again. This thing is nice.

[@Fourth4Element]

Saw one of these on sale online. Eagerly awaiting for it to arrive so I can start creating my own vapor wave tunes😎

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

One of the best reviews ever: so helpful!

[@Jessicajune198]

This is great ! I'm about to get one so great timing !

[@venturarealestate9918]

Just what I was looking for! Great informative video!

[@banielal]

Nice explanation while playing with it.

[@kellymelrose8527]

thanks for an interesting video..im thinking this might be fun for lockdown ...

[@1VperOctave]

Excellent video. Very clear and thorough presentation. Thank You.

[@meanbass]

It's also great for advanced users being able to program microtonal scales on an analog synth is a big deal Aphex Twin helped design this so it's no wonder it's both amazingly newbie friendly but is also capable of some really advanced tricks

[@meanbass]

He really knows how to develop an analog lfo, the lfo on the monologue and monotribe is really deep.

[@Alkatross]

I would like to see apex twin demo this. Although I'm pretty sure the bass on t69 collapse is a monologue

[@avilenjameni]

Awesome! Thank you for this. Helped a lot.

[@ruffiankick]

im rockin' this monologue with the Gaia SH-01. dope contrast!

[@JAdeWii_]

rufflee. Nice!

[@Mind6]

That was an excellent tutorial. Best demo i've seen yet!

[@johnwdavisjr]

I just bought one because of your video! thanks!

[@trashbirdie]

Great video, I've been looking to start messing with synths for a few years, thank you!

[@hangloosetjt]

What a seriously fantastic review and demo! Thank you so much! I must have one of these.

[@markusmadeya1215]

Great Video, I buy my Monolouge next in June 2020. Greetings from Germany, Markus

[@KibweBrathwaite]

Haven't pressed play yet but still saying "YYYYEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!". I've gotta get one of these.

[@all20790]

such a thorough introduction to the monologue! Thank you so much, you're awesome!

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks for watching :)

[@HotStrange]

Korg struck gold with the ‘Logue and Volca series. Glad they’re still trying and innovating. Roland should really take note.

[@lankylonko2269]

thank you for this video! Helped me in my decision which synth i should buy

[@andrewknox4647]

Great video. Really straightforward and to the point. Thanks :)

[@carrera3.262]

5 years late but this is the best review of this synth on the tubes. You would make a great teacher. Is there a video for first synth options? Thinking of a sample 2.

[@lowlevelradio439]

I've been considering the Monologue to add to my setup so good job with helping me decide :)

[@wickeddubz]

Great demo,crazy sounds, nice t-shirt!

[@Onelychild]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing this!

[@YannickJoubert]

thanks just got mine last night ;) this helped a lot

[@alexisflower9868]

great reference video, thank you!

[@pointsurrender]

Great video. I love the Monologue. It sounds fantastic, looks great, feels great, is easy to use and priced reasonably. Great for fun chip-tune sounds and sequences too.

[@DJDigitalJosh]

Sounds Great. Still glad I got the Novation Bass Station 2 instead.

[@eugenefernandez4672]

Is novation better

[@PunguinYoga]

Thanks. Very helpful. I may get one. It's amazing what one can buy for $350. A person with patience and imagination could get lost in one of these!

[@JulienDu92]

i bought it, and now, because of you, im impatient to play with! nice tutorial.

[@lukebogacik2793]

Thank you,, just purchased the black,,, you rock ✌🏼🙏🏼

[@jackdeprato4474]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@kristheexxtian]

Kool! I've a Korg Rk 100S. I love Korg's sound engines

[@jonnyhead]

Very informative thank you!!

[@OZKÄRSTALIN]

Wow I like your video!!! I am thinking to buy this kind Korg and your video help alot!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

First. :P This and the BSII (#1: full-size keys and aftertouch) are my beginner synth recommendations. If you need portable (and are happy with headphones/slim keys), like easy/intuitive sequencing controls, and like the sound/tone of the monologue however, this is the go ... :)

[@koji505]

Great Video very Detail and informative !!!!! I have been wanting to buy me a Monologue for a while.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Love my Monologue! Nice tutorial... learned some new things. Where did you get those cool dials/knobs? They are a big improvement over the the ones that come with the synth.

[@SaintHarless]

Also want to know about the knobs =P

[@danielarturofajardojaramil4393]

Chromacaps are softish and rubbery and very nice. Coolorcaps are more like a hard eraser feeling, a little more crisply shaped, and more saturated in color. Both are great. I lean towards Coolorcaps.

[@georgekrats2573]

mine are black.i want yellow knobs

[@endego7914]

Ty for this 🤎🫀🤝🏽

[@simondavid2519]

Great review, thank you very much! :)

[@ChangeOfTone_Experiments]

My first synthetizer and instrument, very nice sounds ! But some times too squelchy However I love this synth, I like to programm sequences/patch, I would like to know more about music theory instead of pressing randoms keys and sequence the stuff The microtuning option is really cool even If i dont know what i'm doing with it haha (richard d james added something really neat in this synth, he played well his shot)

[@bogelmanDDD]

Прікольний сінтезатор!😊

[@dudleybarbosa6686]

Best tut.

[@Individual_two]

Great demo! But the nice knobs, with readable indicators, are not stock on the Monologue. If someone is buying one of these to learn synthesis, changing out the stock black-on-black knobs with something like you installed on yours is recommended. That said, this and the Arturia Microbrute are great entry points to synthesis.

[@stocchinet]

It's a crime against aesthetic

[@werekill]

Are they fairly simple to replace? I've been debating changing up the knobs on my Monologue. Such a great synth! The knobs are my sole complaint, although admittedly I'd kill for a second square wave instead of noise.

[@stocchinet]

Werekill I guess they are like every other knob, just pull them with a bit of force and they should pop of pretty easily, be careful to pull it straitght or the shaft might break or bend

[@jc3drums916]

You could also buy a paint pen (or pens, if you want different colors) with an ultra-fine tip and paint in the indicator lines. It takes a day or two to get enough coats, but if you really want to save money, or if you don't want to change the aesthetic too much, it's an option. There's also a store called JRR Shop that sells a set of aluminum knobs for the Minilogue that looks really nice. If you don't mind paying for extra knobs, or if you own a Minilogue, that's another way to go. There's no replacement for the Program/Value encoder though. (Is it difficult to remove? I haven't tried.)

[@patbrady2008]

That was an excellent tutorial.

[@kolva8271]

Best review for me thanks 😉👍

[@LouisSerieusement]

Their is so many bad vidéos with the monologue, people makes this synth crying and shouting in a very violent way..I was sure the monologue could be beautiful and gentle as well and your vidéo proves it

[@edrosa3485]

Received mine yesterday. I did find the stock presets kinda "meh", but when I went knob twiddlin' it was absolute magic.... Until I remembered it was kinda late and I had no idea how to save the patch I had just created!

[@RetroPlus]

TheOrangepeak Any good synth has the capability to be gentle and violent, it's what you decide to do with the sound really. For music, obviously you want gentle unless you run an experimental noise band or something.

[@knotlock]

ed rosa Aphex Twin made some of those presets !

[@arttravelsmusictravels4lif438]

Ayyy I really want to say thank you for sharing this info to us today you really helped me understand what certain knobs do and how to be more creative I use to have the monologue I ended up returning it😬but I have been using my Korg minilouge and to give you my honest opinion I appreciate your channel it’s always so amazing what people can cre8 or share what they know to help people who need support as you see the feedback I gotta say some times I’m sure it’s a great feeling or one of the greatest feelings to making someone ones day fill full filled with positive energy well I hope I made sense but thank you once again for making my day a better day Salute 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@JAdeWii_]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@arttravelsmusictravels4lif438]

Dawless Jammin' no problem just giving my honest opinion keep up the great work

[@BrainToMush]

ARTTRAVELS MUSICTRAVELS Glad to hear you got the Minilogue instead of the Monologue.

[@TheShocku]

I truely love your videos. Still, you made some mistake in talking about the envelope modes: the 1st one is attack - decay for both the filter and the vca. If you press a key long enough, it will do the attack time directly followed by the decay time. The second one is attack - hold - decay for both the vca and the vcf. If you press and hold the key, it will go through the attack time and then will hold the maximum level up to when you depress the key. Then, it will start the decay period. And finally, the 3rd mode separate vca and vcf: vca will be a gate, while vcf will be attack - decay (like the 1st mode). Anyway, this little synth really rocks !!!

[@ori1406]

Great review! Very thorough

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Like the custom build. I have some things planned for my 2.

[@connykomen4237]

thank u, i understand my monologue better now!

[@JAdeWii_]

Conny Komen glad it helped :)

[@Stadsjaap]

Great intro vid. Just missing the tip about getting to extra pages in the menu by pressing the same flashing step sequencer button again. For setting pitch bend range, cutoff key track etc...

[@essencelove9130]

Thank you!

[@BoBeats]

Solid video! 👍

[@geekindakitchen]

I agree with you on this one!

[@AkatsukiBK]

This was tremendous

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Just ordered one on Sweetwater.com because for $299 it comes with a free Volca Kick. Can't wait to make some sweet trance/hardcore basslines. I'll need to add a poly synth, maybe a Minilogue or some other Korg...

[@egroovesoldschoolmusic7171]

Hi Jade, I am totally blind and I just got the Korg Monolog. I’m trying to figure out how to play cords and stuff with it. All I know is, go to my favorite sound on there that sounds like funk music to me and fool around with it. I’m wondering, can I program drums into this? To me you can’t Funk without rythm so you need drums. There’s also a few more sounds I wanna program into this thang. This whole thing started, when a friend suggested The MoogSub37 to play Funk with. I went and checked it out at The Guitar Center, I fell in love with that Moog. I’d need 5 main base sounds that keyboard has, and not the whole Moog. That Moog is 13hundred and I can’t afford it. O now, I have a Korg. My love of Funk and Soul music really started, at 9, then it became really good at 13 when I tuned into 92.5 which was our Soul station, and I’ve never looked back. When that station was gone, the music collecting was on for me. Now, I have everything 92.5 use to play pluss some more Funk commin out now that’s new and not 1979. Now with this Korg Monolog, I wanna play some Funk, the question is, how? Can you gimme some ideas? Much love.SS

[@ruffiankick]

i wish they did a module version of these with expanded EG controls and Midi Thru