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Thinking Of getting a hardware synth , saw this at guitar center http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CHsQ8wIwAg its cheap and i like the old style layout to it, does anyone have one and any other recommendations (not to expensive) im going to obviously use it for dubstep and it would be my first hardware synth any thoughts or input
thanx

if you were to buy it, you would need an external midi controller to get full use of the synth - otherwise dont bother

danbogan wrote:if you were to buy it, you would need an external midi controller to get full use of the synth - otherwise dont bother

Why would you think that? Are you saying just for more keys?

yea what do you mean by that??? i have a trigger finger and a launchpad....?

danbogan wrote:if you were to buy it, you would need an external midi controller to get full use of the synth - otherwise dont bother

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but as that synth comes with full keyboard incorporated into it, he'd be able to use it straight away, either running through his DAW or as a standalone unit.

wub wrote:

danbogan wrote:if you were to buy it, you would need an external midi controller to get full use of the synth - otherwise dont bother

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but as that synth comes with full keyboard incorporated into it, he'd be able to use it straight away, either running through his DAW or as a standalone unit.

thats what i was thinking dont confuse me when im asking questions

Back to your original question, if you're after a synth then that is a good introduction model to buy. Nothing too fancy, and has a keyboard so you can happily sit and noodle away on it.

wub wrote:


Back to your original question, if you're after a synth then that is a good introduction model to buy. Nothing too fancy, and has a keyboard so you can happily sit and noodle away on it.

quick question, could i still use the keybord as a midi keybord through ableton , it would save me from using my keybord and trigger finger and also save me from buy a midi key bord?

That Link You Posted wrote:With 37 keys and 128 user-rewritable programs, the Korg MicroKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder is perfect for the musician looking for a serious yet affordable synthesizer. It provides powerful synthesis with the same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine found in the MS2000, and offers a wider selection of waveforms than most other modeled synths. It also has an 8-band vocoder with many advanced features, a full range of effects, and a flexible arpeggiator. 2 audio inputs let you process other instruments through it. Also serves as a compact MIDI controller. Comes with its own microphone. 128 user-rewritable programs 37-key mini keyboard Powerful synthesis Classic vocoding A full range of effects Great sounds and expression Flexible arpeggiator (6 types) Clear control and classic looks Can serve as a compact MIDI controller

Unless you are a child or have girl hands, the korg is pretty unplayable. I do it, but my ordinarily loose playing is well, difficult to decipher.

I wouldn't buy something like that from guitar center. I'd get it used off the bay. I got mine for $200 something.

There are many plugins that sound way better and are FAR easier to program than the microkorg. Am not kidding. Plugins sound WAY BETTER. In terms of learning subtractive synthesis, something like massive or albino would be far easier to learn on than the microkorg. With the microkorg, you don't really benefit from tactile control, as you have to page through the interface to get to the relevant controls. It is not like a virus which at least has dedicated osc/filter/env and lfo knobs.

Now with that said, the korg does have a really hashy digital sound that I like, but it is definitely ghettofab. If you're into lofi music - lofi sound, lofi playing, maybe you should go for it. But as a beginner, think there is other shit that is far more important than getting this synth. This is a luxury/toy item for me.

djdeadb3ats wrote:

wub wrote:


Back to your original question, if you're after a synth then that is a good introduction model to buy. Nothing too fancy, and has a keyboard so you can happily sit and noodle away on it.

quick question, could i still use the keybord as a midi keybord through ableton , it would save me from using my keybord and trigger finger and also save me from buy a midi key bord?

The keys, pitch bend, and (maybe) the mod wheel. But I know the knobs aren't assignable to your daw

thanx you made my decision easy i guess i shouldn't get it i got massive and albino and all those soft synths ill prolly just go with a simple ass midi keybord to play with to use my sytnhs with ....my girl friend just wanted to play with something to keep her occupied wile i made music now ill just tell her to read a book or somthing haha

So scarey that you say that, kind of got mine for my lady too. Like I said, if you've got lady fingers, it is playable :O.

Uhm, but if she was playing it, you'd be running it into what to actually hear it?

Are you trying to jam with her? If so, an outboard synth really starts to make more sense...

idk kinda just had some extra money thought a hardware sytnh would be a good edition but if it really doesnt ad much to my set it isnt really worth it prolly definitely worth it if i didnt have all the stuff i already had but now that ya guys point it out to me i wont be getting it thanx for da input

djdeadb3ats wrote:idk kinda just had some extra money thought a hardware sytnh would be a good edition but if it really doesnt ad much to my set it isnt really worth it prolly definitely worth it if i didnt have all the stuff i already had but now that ya guys point it out to me i wont be getting it thanx for da input

well dont let us saying "use massive instead, the microkorg isnt for dubstep" turn you off from it, im sure its still pretty fun and make some ghetto fab keys or pads, or just some nice basses or something, and it has the vocoder too, if i had extra money i would get one, just cause little "Cheap" as in features, are always fun.

of all the hardware synths out there, the microkorg is the last thing i would buy.

you want to buy something analogue, you can get lots of good stuff for under £500.

a lot of people like the microkorg actually, because it's sound engine is based off the ms2000b. it's got a unique sound, which makes it good to have - but not good to use for everything.

get it if you want it, it is always nice to have a bit of hardware to muck around on when you're feeling uninspired.


on that note, i went with a virus ti snow. best quality and sound for the price when compared to any other VA synth.