Korg multi/poly Demo: Custom Presets for Ambient, Techno and Electronica

[@limbicbits]

Korg Multi/Poly - My 2 Cents Korg announced the Multi/Poly as an analog modeling synthesizer. Although I guess the name was chosen to help customers identify it in their 37-key range, I feel it actually does the synth a bit of a disservice. If your goal is to faithfully recreate analog sounds fast or even capture the essence of a Mono/Poly, MS-20, etc., you may find Korg’s newest addition a bit disappointing. But don’t stop reading here! If you approach it with an open mind, you’ll be rewarded with a powerful and versatile sound engine, which can be described as an El Dorado for sound designers. Yes, the Multi/Poly sounds very good - just not necessarily analog. You can get close, but there's still something missing. The Korg Multi/Poly combines analog modeling, West Coast synthesis with a variety of wave-shaper simulations, plus a full-on wavetable engine that can even be expanded with your own wavetables. The filters sound great, also at more extreme settings. Each preset consists of up to four layers (programs), with each program capable of hosting up to four different oscillators (some oscillator models even feature several waveforms at the same time). Doing the math, you can layer and build super-broad pads and fat basses with the Multi/Poly. Numerous LFOs, envelopes, motion sequences, and real-time performance features bring life to the sound. The effects engine sounds great, though I would have liked the option to change the effect order, as you can with the Opsix. In my opinion, its strongest competitor actually comes from Korg itself with the Modwave. If you don’t want or need the option to import your own samples, the Multi/Poly might be the better choice due to its analog modeling and wave-shaping oscillators. If you already own a Modwave and are wondering if the Multi/Poly would add much, I’d recommend checking it out first, as there’s quite a bit of redundancy when owning both. TL;DR: Fantastic-sounding synth (though not necessarily very analog) with plenty of sweet spots and options for deep sound design. The lightweight keyboard feels fine but isn’t much different from the keyboards of other 37-key Korg models. ▶ Subscribe: kzbin.info ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly*: www.thomann.de/intl/korg_multi_poly.htm?offid=1&affid=397 ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly* (Sweetwater): sweetwater.sjv.io/e1vjzj ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly* (Perfect Circuit): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-260812-9759?sid=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fkorg-multi-poly.html ▶ Book "Electronic Music Production": limbicbits.com/book-electronic-music-production/ ▶ Online shop with Patch Banks for Ambient, Techno, IDM and Electronica: limbicbits.com ▶ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/limbicbits

[@osands]

Wait so the Keybed is still not great? I thought they made it better?

[@limbicbits]

@@osands Me too, but I haven't noticed much of a difference. But as I'd describe myself only as subpar-keyboard-player, maybe don't take my judgement too seriously.

[@osands]

@@limbicbits Thanks dude. I have the modwave so i'm like hmmm... Nice sounds you made.

[@Alfaghettishoemaker]

@limbicbits when are you dropping these presets dawg!?

[@farmerfreakeasy]

The Detroit Chord patch sounds amazing. Love to hear it in a track but without the heavy delay. Thanks for the demos.

[@deep6293]

Best Demo of the multi /poly. Lots of Inspiring sounds. Thanks.

[@weddy5700]

I have a Modwave (and your patches) and I think the multi/poly sounds beefier/rounder/more defined. I may be wrong, but the Modwave sounds more damp/muffled to my ears. Thanks for the video, you are a reference!

[@ClaudeLaBoétie]

I'll wait for the expanded mk2 upgrade with 120 voice polyphony and colored kaoss pad ;)

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Thinking about this is the problem that I have with Korg. Why wouldn’t they just make this one 120 voice? They don’t need an mk 2. Just do it right the first time. This is why I’ve never purchased a Korg (until now) because their business model is not consumer friendly. Luckily, I already have a JunoX for large polyphony sounds.

[@dani_raudvik]

This really made me want to be irresponsible with a fair chunk of money and go buy this synthesizer. The more I see of it, the more I want it, but still not necessarily for the price-tag it has attached to it. Really great demo video, this. Thanks for posting and showing what the multi/poly can do 🙂

[@bigboaby555]

the price is quite reasonable i think

[@dani_raudvik]

​@@bigboaby555 I'd be inclined to agree if not for other financial burdens forcing an extra degree of responsiblity on my part, if that makes sense. My perspective is tainted, I suppose

[@renezayas9578]

Thanks for a great job as always, this is the way I see this synth, I believe you can't find a great synth for this price. the quality sound is supe incredibly listening in my studio sound so rich even missing few feature but to me the most important is how you can create great sound and you probe it. I was thinking to go with Moog muse but I push the break with this Multi/Poly so great job Korg and Limbic!!!🤩

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Thx for the video. Probably the best-sounding Korg.

[@luisbarrera5740]

I wish they had added 2 VCOs like minilogue xd. Either way it actually sounds quite good for sound design. Atmosphere musicians will go nuts for this.

[@limbicbits]

Rather than analogue VCOs, I'd voted for analogue filters. But you can't have everything, I guess. And given all the features, Multi/Poly offers quite a lot.

[@Oceans_Resurrection]

Thank you very much for this post. 😊 very useful, i'm going to buy this synthesizer

[@squarelanguage]

Would like to hear more dub and detroit patches with this synth, they sound great

[@neonmorgen]

I'm waiting for the module now :D

[@speakingcolors]

Any news about this? I looked up and couldn't find any.

[@neonmorgen]

@speakingcolors well it won't be out before several months IMO

[@toney.vecchio]

I think it’s siblings wavestate and such were a year if not more before desktop version

[@CanalDaGleice]

nice video - see you!!

[@limbicbits]

▶ Subscribe: kzbin.info ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly*: www.thomann.de/intl/korg_multi_poly.htm?offid=1&affid=397 ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly* (Sweetwater): sweetwater.sjv.io/e1vjzj ▶ Purchase Link Korg multi/poly* (Perfect Circuit): link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-260812-9759?sid=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fkorg-multi-poly.html ▶ Book "Electronic Music Production": limbicbits.com/book-electronic-music-production/ ▶ Online shop with Patch Banks for Ambient, Techno, IDM and Electronica: limbicbits.com ▶ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/limbicbits

[@tatoloperas.7748]

Wow

[@HARJEN-we4gg]

Got a modwave, wavestate and the vst collection......why should i buy the multipoly?

[@limbicbits]

You shouldn’t, unless you need the new filter algorithms or different envelope settings

[@digitaldiezel5870]

You shouldn’t, but I should. 🤗

[@notsure1135]

I want this as a VST, I hope that happens…

[@limbicbits]

I would guess that we can expect a VST within the next 24 months

[@smartassrecords]

I cannot wait for the module version

[@SouthShoreSonics]

Is the phase free run on the oscillators that do not have a phase control?

[@limbicbits]

tbh, I don't know but I would very much assume so.

[@SethWeisfeld]

Are these patches available for download?

[@limbicbits]

Not yet

[@TheDwhongwei]

The build quality is the same as Korg Trio?

[@limbicbits]

The keybed features some small weights underneath but other than that, it feels more or less the same. Not bad but no high end, either.

[@TheDwhongwei]

@@limbicbits Thanks for the reply!

[@googlingthevoid]

Sounding LUSH

[@TheAlgoBoyz]

you make every synth sound same LOL all about same dubchords

[@limbicbits]

It's all about Dub Chords!

[@squarelanguage]

Gives a good subtle comparison between the synths. Liking the sound of this one with the Detroit and dub chords

[@asynchronicity]

Too. Much. Reverb.

[@limbicbits]

Never. Enough.

[@Oceans_Resurrection]

@@limbicbits Neeeever😉!!

[@squarelanguage]

I come here for the reverb

[@limbicbits]

@@squarelanguage 😂

[@notsure1135]

@@Oceans_Resurrectionnah, it is…