Korg MP-100 (1985)
A compact MIDI sequencer from the mid-1980s designed for melody notation and timing control
Overview
The Korg MP-100 Music Programmer MIDI Mini-Sequencer is a compact, pocket-sized device from 1985 designed as a musical notepad for capturing single melody lines. It functions as a step-based sequencer with hands-on programming and built-in timing control. Marketed as a professional compact sequencer, it was intended to pair with drum machines, synths, and grooveboxes of the era. The unit includes a built-in loudspeaker and is noted for its portability and immediate workflow.
Specifications
| Product type | Music Programmer MIDI Mini-Sequencer |
| Dimensions | 30 millimeters x 190 millimeters x 80 millimeters |
| Functionality | Virtually pocket-sized musical notepad for notating a single melody line; offers step programming and powerful timing control |
| Speaker | Built-in loudspeaker installed |
Market
The Korg MP-100 is described as extremely rare, with NOS (New Old Stock) units appearing in mint, never-sold condition. One listing offered a unit at $349.00, while another referenced a "New Price" of $122.85 on a used listing. It has been noted alongside the Korg RP-100 as part of a pair of rare Korg devices from the 1980s.
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