Korg Music Keyboard Reviews

"The Korg K61 is the "big boy" among the Korg K-Series USB/MIDI controllers, yet it's still remarkably lightweight...In addition, all of the K-Series controllers - the K25, K49 and K61 - come with the best-selling synth of all time..." read more »

"The KONTROL49 combines intuitive design, great feel, familiar hardware and detailed displays into the most comprehensive controller for all your MIDI needs...Equipped with 40 assignable control elements – including the new Vector Joystick – the KONTROL49 provide new musical dexterity when working with soft-synths, MIDI modules, or any digital audio workstation...Few controller keyboards can boast the high level of hardware integrity found in the KONTROL49...The 49 keys are not only full-sized...More than just keys are needed to capture a virtuoso performance...This arrangement enables the KONTROL49 to function as a USB/MIDI interface..." read more »

"The M3 heralds the third generation of Korg Workstations and features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface...The M3 features a newly developed “EDS” sound generating system based on a new chip design that was developed in parallel with the HD-1 engine from the flagship OASYS...It takes full advantage of the M3’s 256 Mbytes of PCM source material which is a veritable “best of” from the OASYS...The filter section, a vital part of the sound-creation process, lets you simultaneously use two resonant filters for each oscillator, and can be configured in series or parallel...The M3 music workstation/sampler is available as a lineup of four models: 61-key, 73-key, and weighted 88-key models, as well as the module-only M3-M..." read more »

"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...Editor and Editor Plug-in software are included for seamless editing of microX sounds from within your DAW software...The microX's sound generator is the same HI synthesis system used by the TRITON series...The microX packs a broad range of sounds and functionality into a compact package..." read more »

"The microKORG was released in 2002, and is still in production as of 2009 [update...At NAMM 2008, a successor called the microKORG XL was introduced and will be available early 2009 [4...Eight-band vocoder is part of the keyboard along with a gooseneck microphone, allowing vocoder functionality right out of the box..." read more »

"The new Pa50 joins the Pa80 in Korg's line of Professional Arranger keyboards at this year's Winter NAMM show...Designed for composition and live performance, the Pa50 features a 61-note velocity-sensing, synth-action keyboard, a 62-voice TRITON-based HI synthesis sound engine, over 660 factory programs (including GM level 2 programs), and over 300 musical styles (256 factory + 48 user...The Pa50's 32MB PCM ROM features a wide selection of acoustic and electronic sounds including a stereo piano and new Melody Voice sounds, recorded with a sampled natural vibrato to recreate solo instruments such as sax, trumpet, harmonica, violin, and flute...The Pa50 is also compatible with Korg i-Series style data and most Pa80 data...The Pa50 is equipped with Korg's XDS Dual Sequencer, featuring two 16-track sequencers, each with its own transport controls..." read more »

"judging the Korg Pa800 Arranger by its looks...With the Pa800, Korg delivers a powerful, versatile keyboard with an immense cadre of authentic-sounding presets and a fairly user-friendly interface...Korg made the Pa800 pretty easy to plug and play...Learning all the ins and outs of the Pa800 takes time..." read more »

"Although the R3 looks like the microKORG it really isn't the same synth...The vocoder section has an XLR input so the vocoding should be of good quality and will serve up all those Cylon, Daft Punk and Anthony Rother style robot vocals...I think the R3 looks very sexy...The R3 hits the mark it has the easy accessibilty of microKORG but the more complex synth engine from the RADIAS..." read more »

"Korg brings a heightened level of realism and feel to its line of portable digital pianos with the new SP-250.The SP-250 provides an expanded range of expression and performance with an outstanding new stereo piano sound, which is matched to a third-generation RH3 graded action keyboard...The SP-250 Digital Piano is the perfect answer for any pianist looking for rich piano sounds and the convenience of a lightweight, portable instrument..." read more »

"The Korg TR61 61-Key Keyboard Workstation helps you turn great ideas into brilliant music...The TR61 keyboard features USB MIDI capabilities and dependable, portable SD card data storage...The TR Music Workstation hums and throbs with the acclaimed HI (Hyper Integrated) sound that made the TRITON series the first choice of pro musicians around the planet..." read more »