Korg Introduces The microX Music Synth

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The microX synthesizer delivers the sounds and control you want, in a compact and portable package focused on your music-making needs.

It will always be true that the most important thing for a music creator is to have great sounds to inspire and help realize your ideas. The Korg microX music synthesizer is packed with a full complement of wonderful sounds generated by the acclaimed HI synthesis system featured on the world-famous TRITON series. Designed to fit into today's computer-based home and on-the-go studio, the microX is the perfect complement for any musical genre, production style, and performance scene.

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• High-quality sounds delivered by the HI synthesis system used on the world-famous TRITON series.
• 640 programs for immediate use, covering a wide range of styles.
• Combination mode allows up to eight programs to be freely combined to create complex sounds. 384 preloaded combinations are provided.
• Up to four high-quality effects can be used simultaneously, with effect types that cover a broad range from sound-field simulation to creative transformations.
• Four-channel audio output allows sophisticated sound-creating and mixing techniques such as using external effect processors and surround applications.
• Multi Sets provide easy setup and instant recall of 16-part multi-timbral groupings for use with your external DAW software.
• Powerful dual polyphonic arpeggiators provide a wide range of possibilities, ranging from realistic phrases to distinctive flourishes.
• External control setups can be used to control your DAW software, soft synths and other devices.
• USB connector allows direct MIDI connection to your computer.
• Editor and Editor Plug-in software are included for seamless editing of microX sounds from within your DAW software.

microX Specifications

• System: HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system
• Tone Generator: HI (Hyper Integrated) sound engine: 48 kHz sampling frequency, 64 MB PCM ROM, 642 multisamples, 929 drumsamples
• Keyboard: 25-key, velocity sensitive
• Polyphony: 62 voices, 62 oscillators (in single mode) / 31 voices, 62 oscillators (in double mode)
• Effect Section: stereo digital multi-effect system; 2 Master Effects (mono in, stereo out), an Insert Effect (stereo in/out), a Master EQ (3-band stereo) - all can be used simultaneously
• Number of Effect Types: 89 (available for Insert Effect and Master Effects)
• Programs, Combinations, Multi-sets, Drumkits: 640 user Programs (640 preloaded), 384 user Combinations (384 preloaded), 128 user Multi-sets (16 preloaded), 40 user Dumkits (30 preloaded), GM (General MIDI) sound map compatible; 128 programs + 9 GM2 drum programs (ROM)
• Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator: two arpeggiators can be used simultaneously in Combination and Multi Mode, one arpeggiator can be used in Program Mode, 5 presets, 251 user arpeggio patterns (251 preloaded)
• Controllers: joystick, octave up/down switch, REALTIME CONTROL knobs 1~4
• External Control: 64 sets (12 controls can be assigned in a set)
• Display: 240 x 64 dots LCD with backlight, graphical user interface
• Output: MAIN-L/MONO, R, INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, Headphones
• Control Inputs: damper (half-pedaling supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
• MIDI: IN, OUT
• USB: type B (transmits MIDI only)
• Power Supply: DC 12 V
• Current Consumption: 10 W
• Dimensions: 606 (W) x 226 (D) x 80 (H) mm / 23.86" (W) x 8.90" (D) x 3.15" (H)
• Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.29 lbs.
• Included Items: AC adapter, USB cable, CD-ROM (microX Editor, microX Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI Driver)

For more information, visit their web site at www.korg.com.