MicroKORG 2 vs the OG // Here’s a preview of what’s new

[@loopop]

My review of the production microKORG 2 is out! Here goes: ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioWlfoBsZt2SjrM

[@pixelplayground]

"I'm sure Billie Eilish is worried" made my tea come out of my nose.

[@YanivhmTube]

Roland: What's that?! Korg: It's called a screen... Roland: Hmmm interesting approach

[@straighttalk2069]

Also Yamaha: a screen, we thought musicians didn't like screens so we didn't put one on our SeqTrak.

[@Makis46]

Also Roland: But, who needs a screen? Let's add a D-beam. How cool!?!

[@noizekiller]

@@straighttalk2069 Also Yamaha: We thought they`re all blind. So we add some tactile lines, dots and words here and there.

[@-The-Darkside]

If you need a screen, you're doing it wrong.

[@straighttalk2069]

@@-The-Darkside Do you work for Roland or Yamaha because you sure don't work for Korg 🤣

[@grproteus]

The interface seems inspired by OP1 and this is a great thing. Korg has come a long way with their UI!

[@MyNameJeff..]

That loop recorder and the vocals are so sick. I’m for sure getting this. As a broke teenager in the 2000’s going to guitar center and playing the og microkorg, now I can actually afford the mk2!

[@musiclabmn]

Wow, didn't think i'd see any walkthroughs of this until later this spring, this is awesome!

[@chedwick]

Would be cool to ask Loopop how many NDAs he has signed so far. At least, we would have a vague idea what is coming in the next months :D

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Wow is the right word. If the price comes in at something near the old unit it will sell like crazy in my opinion.

[@poltergeist____]

rummor has it its 700. absurd@@patrickfitzgerald2861

[@fangan4770]

Well, you could also see it as an unfair advantage over other synthfluencers or CCs.

[@musiclabmn]

@@fangan4770 Good point, I wonder how many other ‘MusicTubers’ get first crack at one of these as well?

[@jaspergray803]

This was much needed, the original MicroKORG was showing its age a long time ago. I like that they stayed true to the original synth while updating and improving it.

[@avetisk]

Looks and sounds gorgeous! I would love to see such great screen and software interface on other models like the modwave.

[@jammin023]

Man, that screen UI is beautiful. I love the little visual metaphors, not just helpful for noobs but also a great at-a-glance confirmation for more experienced users. They clearly spent a long time thinking about how to make it clear and useful as well as visually appealing. Other synth manufacturers please take notes!

[@olorin_i_maia]

Man, this looks amazing! I love my Microkorg, but the interface was always a bit of a pain. This looks like it solves any issues I had with the previous, while adding even more exciting features. I definitely don't need one, but I might just have to get one anyway xD

[@truecuckoo]

Great overview mate. It sounds good!

[@hectorhaspit1388]

2 Giants here!! Cuckoo and loopop🖖

[@Studio_4to1]

@truecuckoo your hands-on is the perfect watch with this one

[@ROBBYTOB777]

In the loopop video you could briefly see the mod matrix. There are probably 18 modulation sources and 76 modulation destinations. This also includes the effect parameters , from the arpegiator and the vocoder. 2 modulation inputs per target.

[@donaldpriola1807]

Pricing is vital here. Around $500, they will fly off the shelves. If they go $699...good luck.

[@delasse3178]

original was like 299 or 349

[@apoclypse]

@@delasse3178 Really its going for $429 in Sweetwater now. I'm thinking this will be in the $500-699 range. Any more than that and it won't sell imo. There are way too many good synths out there for that price range. Minifreak, Hydrsynth Explorer, etc.

[@neuroscope9052]

absolutely true, but 349 USD is he top end of what I'd consider for this, there are too many competing in the same price segment, the MikroKorg2 is not $150 better IMO.

[@luciano.armani]

@@neuroscope9052 are there tho? for that price? all i can think of is hydrasynth explorer and minifreak.

[@cermet1320]

it's 599 EUR . 548 USD (Europe get's fcked by Korg once again)

[@LucasCastilloV]

You were gonna get my like no matter what, but your harmonized "I can't sing" did it for me on this one 😂You are a legend sir. The music and gear community salutes you!

[@jessewarren817]

I’ve watched this almost every day since it was released… can’t wait for the full review!

[@edwin-zone]

The loop recorder is a cool addition.

[@ToyKeeper]

The looper kinda makes me want one. I've really enjoyed playing my Microkorg XL into a looper, for jamming and musical meditation... but having separate devices meant I had to be at my desk, and the XL has a really bad interface. The new model resolves all that and adds some nice extras, and would be really fun for practicing on the couch and making quick no-effort sketches.

[@redredbluemustard]

@@ToyKeeper I also play an XL(+) into a DL4 and this new model has my interest piqued with its looper. I tend to make a loop I’m happy with and then I sort of just walk around and let it play for 20-30 minutes while I think of edits or other layers I can add. I’d love to hear how someone with a comparable setup uses their gear similarly or differently. Cheers.

[@ToyKeeper]

@@redredbluemustardOh, for a while I just had two Kaoss pads and a Microkorg... but I got tired of the limitations and upgraded to an Akai Force and Sequential Pro 3. Now instead of just making quick jams, I can produce finished songs. But I kind of miss the old setup sometimes, since it was basically meditation instead of production.

[@ToyKeeper]

@@redredbluemustardMy production setup isn't really all that different though. The Force is like a looper on steroids. Similar process for jamming whatever comes to mind, but I record into a grid of clips which can then be mixed and matched and arranged into a song.

[@luciano.armani]

bi timbral + looper is something ive wanted on a compact synth for a while

[@bangmateo7481]

Will,looper allow me to record more than one sound into it? Lets say I want looper to record a 10 second tune with 6 presets?

[@jeremyg2245]

Damn, I love this new workflow and sound. Really excited to see more of the vocal processing, that sounds surprisingly promising!

[@Andrew-K]

This is microKORG!

[@ProckGnosis]

Damn...this thing is a lot more flexible/capable than I expected...but then again, given how long in the tooth the OG MK was (20+ years), I would say they could have done a bit more. Maybe they were trying to balance improving it with still keeping it similar enough to the OG.

[@sawtooth808]

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Since Korg and Arturia have a partnership, that makes sense 😊

[@DelScully]

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene the minifreak is insane, tho same with the micro. It really can do anything! I've always wanted one but cant justify it with the stuff I already have lol

[@MrVoonix]

They should have replaced the huge patch bank selection area with some better UI. Yes it remembers you to the previous model, but It takes away 1/3 of the front panel that could have been used for other stuff.

[@vecvan]

you get what you bargain for. patch selection and a little tweeking is the name.of the game.

[@unclemick-synths]

The patch bank selector isn't my favourite feature of my OG - especially the silly names that lost their meaning as soon as I'd overwritten a bunch of the dross in the factory presets! No need to repeat that on this one.

[@WxkR]

I really like the new interface and expanded synthesis options. The thing is that if this is going to cost $100 more than a MiniFreak, or even the same, it won’t be a winner. Korg has surprised us with lower than expected prices before. This time, however, the bar is higher and an updated MicroKorg might not be enough to take the place of a synth for these times like the MiniFreak. Ears will be open.

[@ArtinRu]

You look at how much a distinct vocal processor costs and add MiniFreak to the price

[@robmanueb.]

Almost bought a Minifreak a couple of months ago, retailer couldn't get a hold of one so ended up buying a Prologue 8 at 40% off. Looking at the Minifreak forums seeing all the issues with the latest update bricking those synths and the lack of interest displayed by Arturia I am glad I didn't go there.

[@SynthOSphere]

@@robmanueb. Classic Arturia!! Although Korg isn’t much better with support and drivers…

[@robmanueb.]

@@SynthOSphereTrue, by all accounts the Prologue was pretty buggy when it first came out. Glad to not be an early adopter in any case.

[@WxkR]

@@robmanueb. Didn’t know about it. For some products at least, Arturia seemed to be pretty responsive (I’m thinking of the updates history with the Beatstep Pro).

[@Digiphex]

4 voices was never enough for me so I love the 8 voices.

[@mudi2000a]

The only question remains, why not 16? It is digital after all. Even in 1983 the DX7 had 16 voices.

[@prinzbach]

Yeah 8 voices is not much by 2024 standards… if a hardware is weaker than a free vst, there’s not much interest… would have been a banger 8 years ago… It’s sounding fine tho.

[@dietervolke7811]

@Digiphex You dont love 8 voices!

[@nalaeel219]

Digiphex!!!! The man, the myth, the legend!!!!!

[@felipefs106]

8 voices is great news!

[@TPLS2]

Bruh this puppy has achievements omg the gamer and musician in me is gonna go nuts trying to 100% this puppy. The speed runs will be nuts.

[@VEsound]

Nice little looper, and the stutter afterwards is another great feature. ❤

[@fortheloveofnoise]

This might seem weird, but honestly the looper is what makes me want this synths, I prefer loopers over sequencers because they feel more natural, I hope it can be fully unquantized if we want it to be.

[@ROBBYTOB777]

It's strange, the Microkorg 2 was announced in January and they said „soon“, now it's July and now I've seen a dealer they say the start of sales won't start until September 20th. What happened now , still not ready, putting new Features into ? Or they need the time for bug fixing or are there problems again at the suppliers with the chips and components?

[@marktaylor7162]

I like that many of these sort of synths tend to come with more and better effects lately. I don't like that most of them still only provide two envelopes, two LFOs and limited mod slots. I've never met a third LFO I didn't use in nearly every patch.

[@mb102]

Say wjat you want but ultranova was it for tools. It had plenty of I/O to blenting analog texturs but 3 to 6 of all that was really nasty...they really need tonmake an UltraNova2 with two bass stations layered in..picture an Ultranova with a bass station for the left and right outs and the ultra nova layers center/all...dreams right

[@RealityShiftUK]

Whilst I know this won’t replace my korg xd or hydrasynth explorer I love that it has a a looper and kept the style of the original design

[@TheDungeonDive]

That new screen looks sic! Love it. The OG MG is so much fun to use.

[@telumatramenti7250]

Finally. A comprehensive, well designed and backlit LCD display that's a pleasure to use. Why don't more manufacturers pay attention to their screens is beyond me.

[@IamMonvi]

Does unlocking all of the trophies raise the resale value?

[@milk_bath]

I'm just glad it finally has 8 voices now.

[@straighttalk2069]

The MicroKorg XL had eight voices.

[@ToyKeeper]

@@straighttalk2069I have the XL model, and the extra voices are nice... but the interface is terrible.

[@amsterdamned6209]

Mk 2s and more voices are always going to sound colder/static/thin

[@zurlocker1]

Wow! Great run through. I've got a MicroKorg-S and this looks like a superb upgrade. Of course, it would be better with a built-in speaker and sequencer! But the workflow looks much better with that LCD screen. Thanks for all the details. What a week for Korg!

[@ElDaumo]

I hate how much I love the Achievements. I think its a great way to get people to dive deeper into the unit, who would normally shy away from that and never get to understand the instrument on a deeper level.

[@loopop]

yeah I'm kind of bummed I didn't unlock them all in time for this video! (It's sneaky in that they don't say what the unlocked ones are...)

[@Claidheambmor]

@@loopop Secret achievements :O

[@thefool2007]

Enjoyed this a lot- thanks Loopop. I am quite impressed with this unit. Sounds like a highly capable synth.

[@fotoniknoise]

for some reason I like the vintagy feel of the OG and turning the two big knobs in the center is part of the experience that makes a 90s boy feel like driving a spacecraft. The new one looks great and more easy to program, but I'm afraid it lacks some bit of identity.. This is my personal take, maybe because I'm in love with the OG one and got used to it for many years..

[@unclemick-synths]

I like that selection method too - one of the things that made it fun to program.

[@How2Noise]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@CryptoWhaleRider]

Fantastic overview! Before this video, I was itching to get my hands on one of these and replace my Microkorg S, now I'm absolutely unable to endure the wait! 😃 What really killed me about my Microkorg S was; the lack of Reverb FX and the layout of the menu - Having to trace every parameter horizontally and vertically kind of ruined the moment for me + the digital screen with its decipherable parameter naming. I could get around the other limitations, like not having a 3rd Oscillator or more Noise options etc, by just pretending I lived in the 80's and my Microkorg S was state of the art 🤣 I think the Microkorg 2 will allow me to be a little more creative and lot faster when being creative.

[@bobbyodell8676]

When?? When will we get it?

[@ROBBYTOB777]

The release here in Germany is delayed again, from 3~5 Weeks at Thomann Store it jump up to 9-12 Weeks.

[@YOUrDEAlerwiThHell]

will there be a S Version with built in speakers ?

[@ferguswaveforms]

I love the look of the new MicroKORG, but also makes me appreciate just how amazing the OG is.

[@slowblack3947]

Beautiful! But I ain't going to let go my old MicroKorg. Ever.

[@toenineUTUBE]

WOW! Thanks! I'll be ordering oine of these as soon as they're available.

[@rrjanik]

Dude at that price, this is gonna be a big hit 8 voices and built in effects with a fun TE style screen this is gonna be the one to beat. If you have it a few more days please do a preset run through!!

[@raytbrown2]

At what price? There was ZERO mention of price. But I agree that the video was cool and I am probably a customer.

[@rrjanik]

@@raytbrown2not official yet but synthtopia mentions $700 expected

[@caryheuchert]

How many presets are there? Does it include any from the original MicroKorg?

[@loopop]

Up to 256 - there were no presets on my unit since it's a prototype except 8 they made for NAMM - we'll find out when the production unit comes in for review!

[@unclemick-synths]

I hope they don't have too many OG presets - I've happily overwritten almost all of them on my MK.

[@Taylor.Beachx83]

I am DEFINITELY buying this when it comes out. I can't wait for it to be posted for pre-order or just to add to the wishlist, whatever they end up doing with that. I'm a huge fan of the original, but do not have the "S" version.

[@tonynacho]

The harmonizer options look AMAZING... The scale options/interval stuff is expensive in standalone pedals!

[@darkambience]

I´m interested, bummed it has no sequencer, don´t care about the looper (never cared about the vocoder/vocal even on the old one), ultimately depends what it sounds like and exactly why I stayed away from the XL. The original excels at gritty/dirty/nasty and its the only VA I still use for that very reason, has its own sound. Would be interested in a comparison for like for like patches to see how close it can get. The single thing I wish was carried over from the King Korg is the different filter types and seems bizarre that the Neo is an old engine for 1000 and this is a new engine for 600? Both seem too expensive for 2024 considering the competition. If this gets the different filters then id stretch to 600, if not then ill probably get one (depending on how it sounds) eventually if they drop to around 450.

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

This or the king korg neo?

[@MarshalArnold]

Dig it, but where's the MS-2000 refresh 😢

[@juliantaylor5956]

The added trophy system really solidifies this as a great beginner synth, as it always was and should be!!

[@leNotstrom]

And it hints that this is running on a raspberry Pi and will soon be available as VST/AU Plugin…

[@carson8417]

It also helps protect from incoming grenades and missiles from the crowd which is desperately needed at my performances

[@kisho2679]

is the live looper/sampler suitable for DJ performance?

[@Patriotic_Eagle1995]

Unlocking trophies speaks volumes as to the level of respect Korg has for their intended audience... 😂

[@-The-Darkside]

Exactly. I said elsewhere but regardless of price they'll be on the second hand market for 300 in twelve months.

[@J-Hz]

meh you know it will be good for beginners to learn the functions or try out things they don't normally try

[@Claidheambmor]

Imagine your intended audience might be people wanting to learn synthesis and feel mastery of their instrument, oh my

[@wassabey05]

Don't forget to register your synth to unlock the exclusive Microkorg Fortnight skin!

[@RealityShiftUK]

Hmm I wonder when it will out June next year ?

[@jimshannononsounds]

This is awesome. Would be nice if there was a software back end like in Microfreak and a step sequencer. Looking forward to the review. Thanks.

[@djkanyon]

Korg really put effort into this one. The features here is way beyond seven hundreds (just look at boring Neo KingKorg with watered down features of OG model). But here... color screen, improved UI, more voices, keyboard etc. Korg knows it's their big hit and they did a fine job to impress the crowds (maybe at NAMM or something like this). They can do good stuff when they feel the need to impress.

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

Sounds beautiful and mighty!

[@Rightly_Divided]

Yes. I will be getting this

[@SynthOSphere]

Price is fairly higher, but you have a lot more and it’s an amazing total package for those who want to keep it simple and small. Would be an amazing first synth for a kid or teenager. Considering how Korg messed up the new KingKorg Neo, I’m happy they didn’t do it for this gem. It would’ve been sad, as the MK is a legendary synth in its own class.

[@raytbrown2]

Where did you see or hear pricing - in this video or otherwise? Thank you! As I might wat to be a customer; but didn't see or hear a price. TY!

[@hillblocksview]

I hate to say it, but I'll probably buy this just because of the *Trophy Feature* Personally this may be the motivation I need to finally start learning about programming filters, oscillators and such, since most music stores don't offer lessons for Synthesizers. I've had a hard time teaching myself, the *Trophy feature* could be a very welcomed addition to any synth🙂

[@vjspectron]

Wow I'm honestly shocked someone holds this opinion; I don't even really like it in gaming. The cool patches you build are reward enough IMO. The cool-but-challenging thing about programming synths is that there's no one set way to proceed through editing. Generally though, try starting an initialized patch by setting the oscillator section to something you like as your base tone, then use the 4 stages of the amp's Envelope Generator to shape the general way the sound reacts to playing (like a pluck, slow building bowed noise, slight-attack-delay for a brass instrument, etc.). From here you can set the filter cutoff/resonance, how the EG shapes it with key presses, how the LFO(s) change aspects of the sound over time, and any FX you have. Hopefully you stick through learning because it carries over between instruments and really opens up the possibilities of these machines!

[@hillblocksview]

You just proved my point (90% of what you said just went right over my head) people buying these beginner synths will most likely be satisfied with the presets, I love tweaking knobs and coming up with amazing sound designs but as an Idiot Savant I couldn't tell you to save my life what I just did to achieve that sound so my rewards for tweaking are fleeting, but having a trophy reward system may actually find a practical use in my tweaking endeavors and my personal reward would be fulfilled because i could actually tell you what I accomplished in design. Not to mention this may be a great tool for piano teachers who have students that want to learn synth, I wish this was available when I was a young music student. So I disagree this is again a much welcomed feature. btw as a proficient gamer I hate this feature on games too! lol @@vjspectron

[@Claidheambmor]

Gotta get the Platinum trophy. :D

[@foolycooly6738]

But maybe if you struggle in learning something, cause you don't have the motivation and need trophies to even start doing it, maybe it means you just don't want to do it? There is nothing wrong with it though - just use the presets and have fun, it is a hobby after all, you don't have to force yourself into it. Btw you don't need actual lessons for it - all you have to do is to read the manual of your synth and you are good to go.

[@vertigev]

Same here! Love the idea of trophies on a synth

[@caesarsheadache]

Great demo as always and sounds/looks like a hit 👍🤘

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Looks fantastic and great video as always thanks

[@Jonas-bn8gp]

Oh my. I had both the micro and xl. GAS!

[@chrisa2657]

I'd be obsessed with this in an MS2000R format i.e. more knobs!

[@SSGO1138]

I hope the next one out is a MS3000R ;-)

[@bananaghost427]

You said that as of the current firmware you can't do keyboard splits with the bi-timbrality, only layering...is it possible to control the two timbres separately with MIDI? As in two different MIDI channels, or one timbre via the keyboard and the other via MIDI? Thank you for all of your fantastic videos Mr Loopop!

[@loopop]

My pleasure! There's a setting to control the timbres via different MIDI channels, but I didn't see a setting to turn "local off" for just one timbre.

[@bananaghost427]

@loopop Thanks Mr Loopop.

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

Beautiful display

[@ARCSYS4049]

Thank you. You may have just sold me on this.

[@omni13music25]

Hi, Is it possible to pan the oscillators separately within a program / patch. ? Ie. Create a sound using 3 oscillators so that 1 can be panned centre (mono) with oscillator 2 & 3 panned hard R and L ? Creating a stereo image all within one patch / sound ? Thanks

[@loopop]

no - they feed into the filter and that's not stereo. you can pan the timbres though and that's a mod destination, so with two timbres you might get close to that (and sacrifice polyphony)

[@omni13music25]

@@loopop Thank you for your reply. Yes I was thinking that. So use timbers to create the stereo L & R hard pan. But could a further (Oscillator) or timber be added within the patch ser to mono, ? Centre pan. Or would the patch just be in stereo if used 2 timbers. ? Thanks 🙂

[@loopop]

@@omni13music25 the core patch would only be in stereo if you panned the timbres. Many of the effects are in stereo though - even if you use just one timbre

[@omni13music25]

@@loopop What are the Bass sounds like ? Would this be good for plucky type Bass ? Psytrance Bass, fast attack ect. ? Thank you

[@loopop]

@@omni13music25 yes i think so

[@craigsurette3438]

Dear Korg, please add distortion before and after the filter, with more programming options than a simple on off switch. Please also make an affordable knobby "Ms2000" type version

[@loopop]

There's drive control in the filter and a few distortion effects in the MOD slot (I show both in the video, briefly of course...)

[@craigsurette3438]

@@loopop Ah ok i thought i heard some distortion when you were flipping through the mod effects section,but i wasnt sure. Sad we would have to loose other mod effects to use it,but perhaps the filter drive options will be enough to work with for those times we want to put a phaser etc over an overdriven lead, ala oldschool 70s Fusion/Prog style leads

[@giovannidebiase6850]

​Is there no "big" reverb? ROOM isnt going to cut it ​@@loopop

[@jessewarren817]

Been waiting on this video!!!

[@ROBBYTOB777]

I have heard Korg has push back the release Date for the Microkorg 2 from june to august……

[@noelsharp]

Great upgrade! Even in prototype form it’s a very compelling package.

[@TakeshiMoriwaki]

Thank you for the review! I love microKORG and always use it for gigs. I'm looking forward to the new version! The battery life will vary. . .

[@dovepaige]

well I obviously need this, I use my OG MicroKorg all the time

[@vertigev]

This is a knockout, well done Korg!

[@klstay]

The pricing on everything Korg has announced is just too high IMHO given the available alternatives. $100 more than Minifreak or Hydra Explorer?!? Their own latest iterations of Modwave or Wavestate cover this territory and SO much more. Finally, a used Blofeld in good shape can be had for less than this. Just map a good controller of your choosing to address the often "fritzy" cheap encoders onboard. None of that changes this being a great (as always) overview. I simply think alternatives at this price in this space are MUCH more compelling.

[@mudi2000a]

Maybe with the fancy animations they try to be Teenage Engineering 😂

[@-The-Darkside]

It's a toy. An expensive toy, complete with trophies. The old one was too tbh. Some are taken in by the screen. If you need a colour screen for synthesis you're doing it wrong. Reminds me of a beefed up Yamaha keyboard than a synth.

[@ToyKeeper]

For music production, I'd take a Hydrasynth since it's so amazingly powerful with such a great interface and price. For messing around on the couch, practicing or making quick sketches, I'd take a Microkorg 2 because of the looper and mic.

[@morlidor]

@@-The-Darkside It is not a toy! The original version is still getting plenty of use! Both on stage and on professional recordings.

[@philippemouillevoix7783]

Finally a vocoder that doesn't sound like a toy or a gadget for techno apprentices.

[@GlitchComputer]

Honestly this just looks like a lot of fun! 😋

[@daikimizu9324]

Can you recreate the intro loop melody on the microkorg S? I just can't have enough of it

[@loopop]

I don't remember how I made it but you can probably get close

[@carlosdelrio8309]

If they have some samples already in there and the loop/stutter recorder function, it would be nice if they expand a bit on that. Even having a super simple lo-fi chromatically playable sampler, based on 1 stretched sample (as those old casio “toys”) would make a difference added to what they already have in there. Otherwise just glitchy short loops is cool, but will fall short… (unless they are releasing another microsampler too)

[@insidestraight4659]

Cant wait to platinum the Microkorg.

[@Claidheambmor]

Me neither, PSNProfiles are gonna have to confirm the secret trophies. :D

[@BillMoriarty]

Wow this looks really fun

[@swiftmello123]

This thing just looks like a complete absolute joy. It’s an automatic blind buy for me ASAP.

[@azoozypark]

Finally, microKORG has a damper pedal input.

[@enchanterthetim]

Actually seems like a pretty great upgrade all around.

[@MrBasic]

Excellent! Thank you, sir!

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

This is such perfect timing! I've been looking at the OG Microkorg for a year or so, since they're so versatile and relatively inexpensive, but this seems like a really nice set of upgrades. Also, considering how often people modded their OG Microkorg into a desktop unit (no keyboard), it would be amazing if Korg also released a desktop version of the Mk 2...

[@payt01]

Seems a bit like it covers the same ground as the Hydrasynth, but maybe not as deep as far as features. And no poly aftertouch, which seems like a missed opportunity. Still if this is sub $500 it could do well :) The colorful screen certainly helps!

[@mikamulperi]

Its not sub 500…

[@jamest.135]

Sub 5 in this economy lmao. It'll probably be 700 easy.

[@payt01]

@@vjfxtheory Ok I guess I'll stick to my Hydrasynth then :)

[@unclemick-synths]

They needed to do this - the OG MicroKORG was getting displaced by the MiniFreak. This is one of Korg's better product decisions of late. It's nice that it's not just an update - that means having the OG is not a disincentive to buy this one. My question... Do the keys have that rubbery OG feel? 😀

[@sirtrixx]

looking forward to KZbin recommending me "100% ALL MICROKORG 2 TROPHIES SPEED RUN WORLD RECORD" videos when this is released

[@VacancyOfDisco]

How is the feel keys compared to the OG? I always found the OG kinda spongy feeling in its response. Being a little wider is great too!

[@loopop]

Indeed less spongy and better IMHO

[@soacker25]

Its the much better keybed from the microkey series. Thank god!

[@mrdyer1006]

would ANYONE choose this over a modwave, wavestate or a opsix?

[@rorz999]

Yes

[@mrdyer1006]

@@rorz999 why would you ?

[@Goettel]

I'll stick to my opsix, but some reasons might be battery power, a preference for subtractive synthesis, a better screen and vocal processing.

[@mrdyer1006]

@@Goettel good reasons. I gig out with a hydrasynth explorer and a microkorg XL+ both ran off batteries. It’s a luxury you get used to

[@dajandosmith4509]

@mrryder1006 💯

[@hansolo989]

Good morning Mr pop

[@jacobastevens]

I think it should use AI to detect whether your preset sounds like Disco, and then not let you save it in that category if it doesn't.

[@temporoboto]

I love Korg but that genre knob is weak.

[@murfphone914]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@talkboxerr4463]

I wish so hard the mk 2 had speakers just like the OG mk s 😢 So perfect for in the living room

[@bistrobmusic]

Whats the difference between this and King Korg NEO? Aren't they both virtual analog?

[@NeilStarbuck]

The same as the Korg Minilogue and the Prologue. Different Oscillators and filters(for a bigger sound) and a full sized keyboard

[@GillamtheGreatest]

Really interesting. i wonder how this compares with the hydranth explorer, because it seems like i can see some overlap in some of the approaches.

[@loopop]

I'll discuss in the full review

[@GillamtheGreatest]

@@loopop awesome, looking forward to it

[@obscuresoundz]

so what sound engine is this based on?

[@loopop]

I believe it's new, but as I show in the video, there are elements from the OG

[@mb102]

Sounds like will pair well with pedals

[@fortheloveofnoise]

NGL, I have a lot of synths, but I still want this.