Korg Monotron Duo
A pocket-sized analog ribbon synthesizer with two VCOs and X-Mod circuitry
Overview
The Korg Monotron Duo is a compact analog synthesizer built around a ribbon controller keyboard. It expands on the original Monotron by adding a second analog VCO and an X-Mod circuit for cross-modulation. The X-Mod idea came from Korg's early 1980s Mono/Poly synthesizer. That gives the Duo more complex, evolving tones than its predecessor. Korg sold it as a palm-sized, battery-powered instrument. It fits in a pocket and runs without external power. It has a built-in VCF filter and a single headphone output, which works for private monitoring or for routing the signal to other gear.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Korg |
| Model | Monotron Duo |
| Product type | Analog Ribbon Synthesizer |
| Sound Generation | Analog |
| Oscillators | 2 analog VCOs |
| Modulation Feature | X-Mod circuit |
| Keyboard Type | Ribbon controller |
| Power Source | Battery-powered |
| Audio Output | 1 headphone output |
| Dimensions (D) | 2.83" |
| Weight | 0.21 lbs |
Context
The Monotron Duo is one of three siblings that followed the original Korg Monotron. What sets it apart is the second VCO and the X-Mod. Its cross-modulation feature comes straight from Korg's Mono/Poly synthesizer of the early 1980s.
Market
Current market prices for the Monotron Duo start at $39.00. According to available reports, 13 professional artists use it.
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