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#359444 - 01/24/13 10:41 AM KING KORG advertizement is out!
vangelis Offline
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Registered: 12/31/03
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Loc: FLORIDA
CLICK HERE!

The only important feature that I really want is aftertouch, which I don't see as a feature,I hope KORG listens.
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#359492 - 01/24/13 11:13 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
Nigel Offline
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Registered: 06/01/98
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It looks wonderful. I gotta check this out. But I agree aftertouch would really make it awesome.

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#359495 - 01/25/13 05:58 AM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
Tonewheeldude Offline
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I hope Korg do really well with this little keyboard. Although I know sound is of the utmost importance, when I read KING KORG I was rather expecting something more visually stunning...and I kind of wish it looked more retro (1970s/80s as opposed to 1990s/00s). Although the sound is vital, touch and aesthetics with vintage keys is almost as important as sound to an enthusiast and hobbyist (who buy more units than Pro Users). But I guess its all down to price.

Look forward to hearing the demo's through headphones tonight (sound pretty good through the laptop even)





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#359521 - 01/25/13 11:56 AM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
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Registered: 10/08/00
Posts: 4715
Loc: West Virginia
This is going to be a great synth. They modeled some iconic filters on this unit. It's great that there are KNOBS all over the panel too. I also like that the panel is actually real metal. It's not as retro looking as some may have hoped, but I think it looks pretty darn good. I love the multiple displays. It's a little pricey though. I think it's going for $1299.

Korg didn't just drop this new synth at NAMM. Korg just blew the lid on the "synth purist" market and brought back the classic (and well loved) MS-20. Literally brought it back, and it stays true to its analogue heritage. It's pure analogue baby!

Korg reduced its size down to like 80 something percent of the original size, and designed a new set of keys too. It's not the micro keys we see on all their current models, but larger and with better quality feel to them.

They are even giving the consumer ten patch cables with it (the original only came with two). What's even more crazy is that it's selling for $599 street price. That's freakin INSANE considering this synth is being properly "re-released" to the public true to the original. The chief engineer that was responsible for the original MS-20 even oversaw the production of the MS-20 mini.
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#359523 - 01/25/13 12:04 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
Tonewheeldude Offline
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$599 wow!

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#359525 - 01/25/13 12:12 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
squeak_D Offline
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Both the KingKorg and the new MS-20 Mini are already up on Sweetwater's website. DSI just dropped a new Prophet 12 that's showing up at Sweetwater too, BUT that beast is three grand surprised
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#359545 - 01/25/13 05:13 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: squeak_D]
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Edited by Dnj (01/25/13 05:15 PM)

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#359554 - 01/25/13 10:19 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: vangelis]
Diki Offline


Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14203
Loc: NW Florida
Going to be a big hit in the NH's!
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#359555 - 01/25/13 11:08 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: Diki]
Nigel Offline
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Originally Posted By: Diki
Going to be a big hit in the NH's!

rotfl ... oh yeah they love those cutoff/resonance sounds.

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#359622 - 01/26/13 07:43 PM Re: KING KORG advertizement is out! [Re: Nigel]
FransN Offline
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Registered: 05/16/09
Posts: 1415
Loc: Netherlands
Will look great on top of my PA600

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