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Models

Analog Modeling Synthesizer

MS2000R (2000) — A rack-mounted analog modeling synthesizer , serving as the module version of the MS2000 keyboard.

Analog Synthesizers

miniKORG (1973) — Korg miniKORG 700 (1973) — the first sub-$1000 analog synth. 37 keys, 1 VCO, subtractive architecture. A foundational vintage monosynth.
Minilogue — Korg Minilogue (2016) — 4-voice analog synth with 37 keys, wave shaping, and motion sequencer. Built for sound design, not presets.
Monologue — Korg Monologue (2017) — 25-key monophonic analog synth with VCOs, MS-20-style filter, motion sequencer, and OLED scope. Built for hands-on sound design.
Poly 800 — Korg Poly-800 (1983) — 8-voice analog/DCO synth under $1000. Lightweight, portable, with step sequencer. Check battery compartment.
Volca Keys — An analog lead synthesizer with 3-voice paraphonic synthesis, a 27-key keyboard, and built-in analog delay

Analog Synthesizers

Mono/Poly (1981-1984) — A four-voice analog powerhouse with a chameleon-like voice architecture that delivered lush polyphony, snarling unison leads, and everything in between—before digital took over.
MS-20 (1978-1983) — A raw, patchable, semi-modular monosynth from Japan that didn’t just speak to musicians—it snarled.
Polysix (1981-1984) — A six-voice analog polyphonic synth with a cult-favorite chorus effect, the Polysix made lush, warm sounds accessible to working musicians when such luxuries were still a rarity.

Digital Synthesizers

M1 (1988-1995) — The Korg M1 wasn’t just a synthesizer—it was the Swiss Army knife of late-’80s music production, packing pristine PCM sounds, sequencing, and effects into one revolutionary box that became the backbon…
opsix — A 37-key altered FM synthesizer released by Korg in 2020 with touch-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and USB/MIDI connectivity
wavestate — A digital wave-sequencing synthesizer with 37 full-size synth-action keys and intelligent sound randomization

Digital Synthesizers

Wavestation (1990-1994) — While others played back samples, the Wavestation made them <strong>move</strong>—introducing wave sequencing to craft evolving, cinematic soundscapes that redefined what digital synths could do.

Drum Machines

Volca Beats — An analog rhythm machine with a classic tone and Electribe-style 16-step sequencing.

Effects Processors

Kaoss Pad — A portable effects unit, sampler, and performance controller with an intuitive touchpad interface.

Groovebox

Electribe (1999-) — Korg Electribe (1999) groove machine with analog modeling, 16-part sequencing, and motion sequencing—compact, code-driven production for live performance.

Modules

M1R (1991-1995) — Rack-mount sound module version of the legendary M1 synthesizer

Synthesizer/Vocoder

microKORG — A compact synthesizer/vocoder released in 2002, known for its 37-key layout and advanced 8-band vocoder.

Workstation

Kronos — Korg KRONOS X - MUSIC WORKSTATION (2012–2022): 73-key music workstation with nine sound engines, 200-note polyphony, and real-time audio processing. A studio powerhouse.

Other Models

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DSS-1 — A polyphonic sampling synthesizer with dual oscillators per voice and built-in effects
Electribe (1999-) — Korg Electribe (1999) groove machine with analog modeling, 16-part sequencing, and motion sequencing—compact, code-driven production for live performance.
EX-800 — An 8-voice programmable analog polyphonic synthesizer module released in 1984, designed as a desktop sound source for MIDI-equipped keyboards.
Kaoss Pad — A portable effects unit, sampler, and performance controller with an intuitive touchpad interface.
Kronos — Korg KRONOS X - MUSIC WORKSTATION (2012–2022): 73-key music workstation with nine sound engines, 200-note polyphony, and real-time audio processing. A studio powerhouse.
M1 (1988-1995) — The Korg M1 wasn’t just a synthesizer—it was the Swiss Army knife of late-’80s music production, packing pristine PCM sounds, sequencing, and effects into one revolutionary box that became the backbon…
M1R (1991-1995) — Rack-mount sound module version of the legendary M1 synthesizer
microKORG — A compact synthesizer/vocoder released in 2002, known for its 37-key layout and advanced 8-band vocoder.
miniKORG (1973) — Korg miniKORG 700 (1973) — the first sub-$1000 analog synth. 37 keys, 1 VCO, subtractive architecture. A foundational vintage monosynth.
Minilogue — Korg Minilogue (2016) — 4-voice analog synth with 37 keys, wave shaping, and motion sequencer. Built for sound design, not presets.
Mono/Poly (1981-1984) — A four-voice analog powerhouse with a chameleon-like voice architecture that delivered lush polyphony, snarling unison leads, and everything in between—before digital took over.
Monologue — Korg Monologue (2017) — 25-key monophonic analog synth with VCOs, MS-20-style filter, motion sequencer, and OLED scope. Built for hands-on sound design.
MS-20 (1978-1983) — A raw, patchable, semi-modular monosynth from Japan that didn’t just speak to musicians—it snarled.
MS2000 — A virtual analog synthesizer with real-time knob control, built for expressive sound design and vocoding.
MS2000R (2000) — A rack-mounted analog modeling synthesizer , serving as the module version of the MS2000 keyboard.
opsix — A 37-key altered FM synthesizer released by Korg in 2020 with touch-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and USB/MIDI connectivity
Poly 800 — Korg Poly-800 (1983) — 8-voice analog/DCO synth under $1000. Lightweight, portable, with step sequencer. Check battery compartment.
Polysix (1981-1984) — A six-voice analog polyphonic synth with a cult-favorite chorus effect, the Polysix made lush, warm sounds accessible to working musicians when such luxuries were still a rarity.
Volca Beats — An analog rhythm machine with a classic tone and Electribe-style 16-step sequencing.
Volca Keys — An analog lead synthesizer with 3-voice paraphonic synthesis, a 27-key keyboard, and built-in analog delay
wavestate — A digital wave-sequencing synthesizer with 37 full-size synth-action keys and intelligent sound randomization
Wavestation (1990-1994) — While others played back samples, the Wavestation made them <strong>move</strong>—introducing wave sequencing to craft evolving, cinematic soundscapes that redefined what digital synths could do.