The Korg microKORG2 is a modern update to the iconic microKORG synthesizer/vocoder, blending the original’s renowned portability and user-friendly interface with enhanced features for today’s musicians. It boasts a powerful analog modeling synthesis engine, offering up to eight voices of polyphony and dual timbrality, allowing for rich, layered sounds. The addition of a 2.8-inch full-color IPS LCD display simplifies sound editing, providing visual feedback and an intuitive experience. The microKORG2 also introduces a revamped vocal processor, featuring not only the classic vocoder but also hard-tune pitch correction and harmonizer effects, expanding creative possibilities for vocalists and producers alike.
Building upon its predecessor, the microKORG2 includes a loop recorder for on-the-fly performance and composition, an arpeggiator with multiple patterns, and a natural touch mini keybed designed for improved playability. The genre-based category and bank selector streamline sound navigation, offering a diverse range of presets across Classic, Modern, and Future categories. With its compact design, battery operation, and comprehensive connectivity options—including USB-C and MIDI—the microKORG2 is tailored for both studio environments and mobile music-making, ensuring that the legacy of the original microKORG continues with modern enhancements.
