In this video, I review the production version of microKORG 2 and explore how it fits among today’s synths. I go through synthesis, effects, modulation, the arpeggiator, looper and vocal processing, followed by the pros and cons.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:05 Overview
5:25 I/O
6:40 Keys
7:05 Osc shapes
9:35 Cross mod
10:25 Noise
11:10 Filter
13:10 Envelopes
14:10 LFOs
15:45 Patches
17:00 Effects
17:20 Routing
17:45 Mod FX
19:40 Delays
20:50 Reverbs
22:25 EQ
22:55 Arp
24:20 Looper
27:05 Vocal proc
28:00 Vocoder
29:40 Hard tune
30:45 Harmonizer
31:35 Voice params
32:45 Trophies
33:25 Global params
33:45 Pros & cons
37:40 Live looping
38:55 Outro 2
Links and notes from the video description
My Steve Reich-inspired Phasing Loops plugin is now available for microKORG 2!
► https://loopop.gumroad.com/l/vhncoz
Here's my video about the major new firmware update for this synth:
► https://youtu.be/m6VvUusfi2I
Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon:
► https://www.patreon.com/loopop
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