Korg Monologue
The Korg Monologue is a monophonic analog synthesizer from Korg.[3] It was released in January 2017[4] and has two VCOs, 25 keys, and a sequencer.[1]
| Korg Monologue | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Korg |
| Dates | 2017 |
| Price | £299 GBP[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Single voice[1] |
| Timbrality | monophonic |
| Synthesis type | Analog synthesis |
| Filter | Cutoff, Resonance |
| Aftertouch expression | No |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Storage memory | 100 |
| Effects | Drive |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 25 slim keys[2] |
| External control | MIDI (In, Out), USB type B |
The Monologue was designed by Korg's then Chief Engineer of Analog Synthesizers, Tatsuya Takahashi, his last design before switching to another position within the company.[5][6]
It is a trimmed-down, single-voice version of the Korg Minilogue with various characteristics of its own,[1][7] such as the addition of microtuning.[4][7]
Details
- Single voice - does not play chords[8][9]
- 25 keys, E-E range[1] – slim keys[9]
- Two VCOs[1]
- Fully programmable
- 16-step sequencer[1][10]
- LFO controls[10]
- 100 programs (80 Presets / 20 Users) [10]
- Microtuning – allows creation of own tuning outside of standard scales[1][10]
- OLED Oscilloscope – for visualising sounds, filter, modulation and drive[1][10]
- Battery powered and mains powered – no mains power adapter supplied[1]
- MIDI, USB MIDI, and clock I/O and sync – no CV/gate connectivity[1]
Korg worked with Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) as an artist advisor to collaborate on the instrument's presets, sounds and scales.[11]
See also
References
- Nagle, Paul (January 2017). "Korg Monologue: Analogue Synthesizer". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- author. "Specifications | monologue - MONOPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER | KORG (USA)". KORG Global. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- "Specifications" Korg. Accessed 12 July 2017
- Megan Jow, Sydney (1 November 2016). "The new Korg Monologue lets users produce with Aphex Twin presets". Mixmag. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- "Item • Richard D. James speaks to Tatsuya Takahashi". Warp (record label). 10 June 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- Wilson, Scott (17 February 2017). "Volca synth creator Tatsuya Takahashi leaving role as Korg's chief engineer". Fact (UK magazine). Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- Ongley, Hannah (12 July 2017). "listen to aphex twin sample his son's vocals on korg funk 5". Vice. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- Rogerson, Ben (1 November 2016). "Korg's new Monologue synth isn't just a single-voice Minilogue". MusicRadar. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- "Korg Monologue Review – A Life in Mono". MusicTech Magazine. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- Wilson, Scott (1 November 2016). "Korg's new Monologue synth includes presets designed by Aphex Twin". Fact (UK magazine). Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- Steele, Billy (1 November 2016). "Korg's $300 Monologue synth runs on AA batteries (updated)". Engadget. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
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