Korg Monotron (2010)

Overview

The Korg Monotron is an analog ribbon synthesizer released in 2010. The instrument is part of a product family that includes the Monotron Duo and Monotron Delay, with the original Monotron serving as the foundational model. Designed for portability and immediate playability, it features a compact, pocket-sized form factor and runs on batteries, allowing for use anywhere. The Monotron includes a single oscillator and an LFO, both generating sawtooth waveforms, along with a low-pass filter. It has an internal speaker and a headphone jack, supporting private listening and performance. The manual covers the Monotron alongside the Monotron Duo and a third variant, indicating shared design elements across the series.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Korg Inc.
Product type	Analog ribbon synthesizer
Production year	2010
Oscillator	1 VCO, sawtooth waveform
LFO	Sawtooth waveform
Filter	Low-pass filter
Speaker	Internal speaker
Audio Out	Headphone jack
Power	Batteries
Dimensions	Width 4.72\", Depth 2.83\", Height 1.10\"

Context

The success of the Monotron in 2010 led Korg to expand the line, and in 2011, the company released the Monotribe, a groovebox that combined elements from the Monotron and the Electribe series.