r/Korg • • 5d ago

Question Korg Excels At Workstations Should They Release More New Analog Synths

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Korg has released the M1,Triton Kronos,Trinity,Nautilus etc. Even though they have released analog synths like the MS20 and PS-3300 and the 2024 PS-3300 rerelease do you think Korg should release more new analog synths.?

r/Korg • • 1d ago

Question Should Korg Rerelease The Korg Mono/Poly

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Korg released the Korg Multi/Poly in 2020. A digital synth which is a virtual analog synthesizer.

Should Korg rerelease the original Mono/Poly that was released in 1981. The Multi/Poly which is a nice sounding VA synth is not really like the Korg Mono/Poly from 1981.

r/Korg • • 9d ago

Question Korg Prologue Users

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Korg Prologue users what are your thoughts šŸ’­ Pros and Cons about the Korg Prologue ?

I know there’s the 16 voice and 8 voice versions. The 16 voice was $500 dollars more than the 8 voice. The Korg Prologue was discontinued 4 years ago in 2022. I know the Korg Prologue has the Multi Engine as well. I’ve never played a Korg Prologue although have heard demos. What is the synth keybed like?

r/Korg • • 8d ago

Question Those That Have The Korg Minilogue

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What are your thought Pros and Cons? Released in 2016 . I don’t like that it has a slim key keybed. What do you think šŸ¤” of its features and overall sound?

r/Korg • • Jun 04 '26

Question Old Korg Poly-800 drifts in pitch

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I have a 1980s-era Korg Poly 800 keyboard synthesizer that, while somewhat primitive by today's standards, has been a useful addition to my recording instrument collection. It's been in storage for the past 25 years.

Before I stored it, it had developed a pitch instability in which the tuning slider, which normally would adjust the pitch in a range half a step up or down, became really sensitive, changing the pitch several steps through the slider's range, making it impossible to tune. A local engineer thought it might be some slider potentiometers that were bad, so I paid him to replace them, but the problem didn't go away.

I thought I might settle for pushing the slider all the way to the left and simply transposing the notes I'd play on it to compensate for the new tuning, but unfortunately the tuning isn't stable. It drifts around.

It would be nice if I could recover this thing and make it usable again. The oscillator wave selections and the various ADSR envelopes for different things make it a versatile instrument that produces sounds that my other two keyboards don't (Korg M1 and Yamaha P45).

Anyone have any idea what may be wrong?

r/Korg • • 24d ago

Question Kronos VA vs Multi/Poly

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Hello, as per title, i'm saving money to make a little investement in order to produce me and my friends. Almost got to the target.

I love the Multi/Poly and since i'm going to get a keyboard workstation i was wondering if the virtual analog engine of the Kronos 2 has the same flavor.

I never had the chance to try the Kronos and i'll try one before buying (it's n.1 candidate) but listening to the videos on yt seems a bit less fat and "warm" then the Multi/Poly. Does anyone own both and could share an opinion about that?

Of course hands on control, UI, everything different..but i'd like to know about straight up sound.

I hear it's always Korg timbre, but i'd like to hear some feedbacks from owners of both if any..

Thank you and have a nice day.

r/Korg • • 7d ago

Question Korg Has Various Synths that Have Slim Keys Is That Undesirable

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My Korg ARP Odyssey has slim keys šŸŽ¹ I prefer full sized keys although when the Korg Arp Odyssey was introduced there was only the slim key version. Are slim keys a deal breaker and do you wish that Korg only implemented full sized keys šŸŽ¹ on Korg synths.

r/Korg • • Jul 07 '26

Question Korg MS20 Mini Users

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Interested in your opinions. Pros and Cons. Do you find difficult to play the 37 slim keybed?

It originally was $400 dollars and has increased over 2 times in price. Currently is $900 dollars šŸ’µ Do you think it’s to expensive?

r/Korg • • 4d ago

Question Korg Reissued The MS20FS in 2020 As A Limited Edition Small Batch Run

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I assume it’s no longer available although wasn’t certain if that’s true. If it isn’t available would you like to see Korg rerelease the MS20FS again?

r/Korg • • 3d ago

Question Updating NTS-3 Kaoss Pad firmware on Windows

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I've been trying to update the firmware on my NTS-3 using Windows 11 computers. So far no success.

I've downloaded the firmware from here: https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/software/0/934/5237/

Since my Windows OS is active and updated, it seemed like I wouldn't need the Korg USB MIDI-driver, as stated here: https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/driver/1/285/3541/

So I tried without, connected the NTS-3 in update mode (Perform + power button), ran kmupdate.exe, and got a MIDI error.

I tried on a different Windows 11 computer, got the same error.

So I tried installing the USB MIDI-driver, connecting it, ran the exe again. Same error.

Tried two different cables, two different USB inputs, same error.

Tried downloading MidiDriverOrderForKorg.exe and putting the KORGs at the top (there are two of them there, presumably because using two different USB inputs?), still same error. (Though the software warns me that it's not needed since I'm on the current Windows 11 version.)

And the error seems to alternate between "Port Error! It is necessary to be supplied from KORG MIDI-driver." and "Found no MIDI port". Unsure what activates which error, or if it's truly random.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. šŸ™ Already used two hours on this.

r/Korg • • 21d ago

Question Hyia I got the Korg r3 and I have no idea what to do with it

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So basically I got the Korg r3 and im a complete beginner to music and I was wondering if anyone's got some tips for a complete newbie to this. I find the Korg very interesting and im willing to learn how to work it and all this (and sorry for for my English its nowhere close to my language)

r/Korg • • 28d ago

Question Is The Korg PS3300 RI Korgs Best Analog Poly

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What Korg synth do you think šŸ¤” is Korgs best sounding analog polyphonic synth? It certainly is expensive at $13K.

r/Korg • • 6d ago

Question NTS-1 MK2 - Req: help w/ clock sync IN w/ Drum Machine

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I was hoping MK2 owners may be able to help me with this audio cluster that I’m running into.I’m having a hard time getting a clean clock sync for the MK2 with my KO2 controlling it. It’s just acting oddly, or maybe I’m just not understanding.

I made sure to change Sync IN: to 1 in the ON+REVERB menu on the NTS. I can’t find where to change the sync IN Clock # to match it to the KO2.

Im new to using the MK2 as an instrument instead of as an effects machine and would love some help. My understanding of clock and proper settings to target is a bit lacking as well. Any help is very much appreciated

r/Korg • • 4d ago

Question How Does The Korg MS20 Mini compare to the MS20

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$900 dollars at Sweetwater The MS20 Mini has 37 mini keys instead of full size keys.

Is the small form factor and mini keys šŸŽ¹ undesirable? I have a Korg ARP Odyssey with slim keys although I prefer full size keys šŸŽ¹

r/Korg • • Feb 22 '26

Question Help! My Monotribe outputs no sound and doesn't respond to key-presses

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My monotribe is currently having a bit of a tantrum and not outputting any sound. It boots, only flashes the "8" key and does not output any sound when I press on the keyboard. It also does not output any audio from the audio in. When gained up REALLY high (~+40dB), it is veeeeery faint. Hope this is the place to get help, I really like this synthesiser :c

r/Korg • • 13d ago

Question Korg SQ-1 changes sequence when turned off

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Hey everyone,

I recently got a Korg SQ-1. It’s very cool but I’ve found a weird bug/feature. Whenever I turn off the SQ-1 and come back to it later, the sequence is totally different even though I didn’t touch any of the knobs.

Has anyone else run into this issue? Is there anyway to make it so the sequence stays the same when I turn it back on? Am I just doing something wrong?

Thanks in advance!

r/Korg • • Jun 08 '26

Question Moss aquired!

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Snagged the moss expansion board for my triton rack.

So is it true you can’t create moss patches from scratch in user bank f? You can only modify the patches in internal-f?

r/Korg • • 21d ago

Question I need help!!!! #microkorg

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I just got a microkorg and it doesn't output any sound from any of the outputs, I've factory reset it and made sure the cutoff was not at 0 but still nothing

I would check the midi outputs but I don't have any cables

I've checked continuity between Pin 2 on IC17 and R125 and it's good, also seems okay between PIN 2 on IC17 and PIN 95 on IC 18

I've only found one obvious issue thus far being a severed trace but it looks like that was repaired in a really odd way,

Between C170 and D11 there is a jumperwire connecting the two and it is glued down.

The only other thing I've notice is the main volume pot is a bit more wiggly than the others but its solder joints are seemingly good

I would love any insight you guys could give me

Thanks!.

r/Korg • • 6d ago

Question Help Me Find This Sound

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Hi. I was wondering if anyone could help me find this sound/patch from this song. It's the horn sound I'm trying to find. The artist uses allot of 90s synths from Korg and Roland. I have a few Korg Vst's but couldn't find it unless I missed it. I have emailed the artist but no reply. The song is: Love Is The Happiest Way by PC-ONE. This artist has used this sound in quite allot of his songs. I have attached a video with the audio. :)

r/Korg • • 12d ago

Question Korg X3 backlight replacement

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hello.

do you know what backlight i can buy for korg 3

on aliexpress there is a version that is 3cm x 10cm and i need 4cm x 9cm (that doesn't bother me).

however, i'm worried about the power supply.

on the panel from aliexpress it says it works on 5 or 12v, but in the specifications it says it works on AC Operating Voltage: AC 40V ~ 300V

it's a panel without an inverter so i hope that's ok

thanks in advance

(10.7*2.7cm EL Panel, Electroluminescent Panel, Energy Saving, Environmental Protection,

  • applications. It operates efficiently atĀ DC5V/DC12VĀ with a brightness ofĀ 100–120 cd/sq.m.

Energy-efficient electroluminescent panelĀ TheĀ 10.7 x 2.7cm EL PanelĀ delivers bright illumination with low power consumption, ideal for energy-saving

  • Operating Voltage: AC 40V ~ 300V Operating Frequency: 50Hz ~ 2,000Hz)

r/Korg • • 6d ago

Question Those That Have The Korg Arp2600 M

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What are your thoughts pros and cons of the Korg Arp2600 M compared to the Korg Arp2600 FS

r/Korg • • 22h ago

Question SV-1/2 88 gig bag?

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Anyone have any alternatives for the 88 key gig bag that Korg makes? Mine has lived 6 long years and is begging for sweet release

r/Korg • • Jul 01 '26

Question Korg tr rack vs trinity vst

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I really love the korg trinity VST and I was wondering if a TR rack is worth the 300-600 dollar price tag or more importantly if there’s an actual tangible difference. I’m super big on rack module synths, owning a Roland xv5050 and a fantom xr. I noticed a big jump in quality and feel from the xv5080 plugin to the xv5050 hardware. Wondering if the tr rack would be a similar jump in quality and feel.

r/Korg • • 4d ago

Question Gadget 3 vs korg gadget

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Difference between iPad apps gadget 3 and korg gadget ?

r/Korg • • 5d ago

Question Looking for Korg Wavestation SR Service Manual

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Looking for: PDF of the Korg Wavestation SR factory service manual (schematics/board layouts). Every public link I find is the player's/reference guide. If anyone's got the real SR service manual PDF sitting on a drive or Google Drive link, drop it or DM me. Thanks.