Korg miniKORG 700 (1973)

Name: Korg miniKORG 700
Brand: Korg

A compact, monophonic analog synth. It was Korg's way into the synth market, with hands-on controls and an unusual built-in speaker.

Overview

Specifications

Manufacturer	Korg
Model	miniKORG 700
Type	monophonic analog synthesizer
Production Year	1973
Number of Keys	37
Key Size	Full
Key Weight	Synth
Touch Sensitive	no
Aftertouch	no
Polyphony	1
Sound Generation	Analog
Synthesis Type	Subtractive
Oscillator	1 VCO
Filter	high pass, low pass
Sounds Editable	no
Recorder/Sequencer	no
MIDI	no
USB	no
Tablet Connectivity	no
AC Power	yes
Batteries	no
Speakers	yes
Audio Out	yes
Audio In	no
Sustain Pedal	no
Soft Pedal	no
Expression Pedal	no

Design

The Korg miniKORG 700 has an unorthodox control layout and a compact body, both shaped by the limits of early 1970s electronics. It is analog subtractive synthesis with a single VCO, and it has both high-pass and low-pass filters. The built-in speaker was unusual for a synthesizer back then and set it apart from its contemporaries.

Context

The miniKORG 700 was Korg's entry into the synthesizer market in 1973. It was the company's first mass-produced monophonic synthesizer. It established Korg as a serious player in analog synthesis and paved the way for later models like the 700S and beyond.

Market

A fully serviced Korg miniKORG 700 was listed for $1,409 in January 2025, which points to strong collector interest. A separate used listing showed $246.64, and the gap reflects differences in condition and market demand.