Tag: KORG

Year of release	1991
Polyphony	32 voices (single mode), 16 voices (double mode)
Sound generation method	AI² synthesis system (fully digital processing)
Keyboard	61 notes, with initial and aftertouch sensitivity
Waveform memory	PCM 48 Mbits
Preset memories	200 Program and 200 Combinations
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	cards
Sequencer	Yes, 10 songs, 100 patterns, 48,000 notes, 16 tracks, 16 timbres (dynamic voice allocation)
Arpeggiator	no
Effects	yes
Velocity	yes
Display	LCD 64 x 240 dots, full dot matrix, with backlight
Aftertouch	yes
Display	yes
Options	RAM card (SRC-512), ROM card, PCM card
Power consumption	20 W
Dimensions	1059.5 (W) x 344 (D) x 115.5 (H)
Weight	01/W FD ….. 13.9 kg 01/W ….. 13.4 kg

Korg 01/W FD links

https://www.korg.com

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg microX

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer

Excellent, compact portable digital synth with beautiful Triton based sounds

Korg microX audio demos

Demo Songs

1 ArabianAdventure

Audio Player

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1. 1 ArabianAdventure

2:28

2:23

2:30

2:40

2:18

Programs

Bank A

000 Kombat

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0:28

0:21

0:44

4. 017 Acoustic Piano

1:08

5. 022 Muted Trumpet

0:41

6. 046 Sax Ensemble

0:23

7. 059 E.Bass Pick 2

0:26

8. 062 Mamoun's Falafel

1:04

9. 092 Acoustic Guitar

0:57

10. 126 Harmonica

0:31

Bank B

000 Big Sweep Stab

Audio Player

00:00

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1. 000 Big Sweep Stab

0:32

2. 007 Jazz Organ 1

0:42

3. 013 VCF Modulation

0:30

4. 019 Camera Strings

0:38

5. 020 Standard Kit 1

0:53

6. 030 Flute

0:43

7. 037 Slow Choir ST

1:01

8. 062 Fisa Americana

0:40

9. 064 Polysix Pad

0:36

10. 075 Spy Bass

0:16

Bank C

000 EuphoricTrancer

Audio Player

00:00

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1. 000 EuphoricTrancer

0:42

2. 002 Noise Shot

0:26

3. 027 Acoustic Bass

0:26

4. 029 Pods In The Pad

0:36

5. 041 Symphonic Ensemb

0:34

6. 057 Digi-Hcore Kit

0:31

7. 059 Low Finger Bass

0:22

8. 064 InverseSQwave

0:42

9. 076 Joystick Gtr(-Y)

0:46

10. 118 Big Band Plunger

0:20

Bank D

002 Arp Twins

Audio Player

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0:29

2. 013 Flashlight Pad

0:38

3. 014 English Horn

0:36

4. 046 AltoSax1 Growl-Y

0:28

5. 053 Arctic Voices

0:42

6. 061 Stereo WaveSweep

0:32

7. 066 Gum Balls

0:34

8. 089 Spectrum Alloy

0:38

9. 100 Percussion Kit

0:44

10. 104 Camel Ride

0:42

Bank E

000 Ana Brass-Lead

Audio Player

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1. 000 Ana Brass-Lead

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2. 005 MG Pulse Bass

0:26

3. 012 Old 12-String

0:28

4. 015 Inside the Cube

0:33

5. 017 5th Sweeper

0:27

6. 025 Meditate

0:38

7. 050 Hit Me 2 Times

0:13

8. 053 Dream Voices

0:27

9. 074 A leadload

0:35

10. 084 DnB Gate Kit

0:20

Bank GM

001 Acoustic Piano

Audio Player

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1. 001 Acoustic Piano

0:23

2. 020 Church Organ

0:31

3. 025 Nylon Guitar 1

0:28

4. 033 Acoustic Bass

0:15

5. 051 Synth Strings 1

0:26

6. 059 Tuba

0:18

7. 083 Synth Calliope

0:16

8. 089 Fantasia

0:30

9. 095 Halo Pad

0:25

10. 098 Sound Track

0:31

Combinations

Bank A

001 Massiv Klub

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0:34

0:43

3. 003 Gangsta Lullaby

0:43

4. 004 Star Gazer

0:42

5. 008 DJ Tool Kit

0:33

6. 009 Dying Comets

1:11

7. 011 Dynamic Strings

0:36

8. 012 Dirty BX-3 Organ

0:22

9. 015 Jazz Step DnB

1:16

10. 017 Dance Until Dawn

0:38

11. 020 Nu Cyber Breaks

0:28

12. 021 Fantasmagoria

1:30

13. 027 Spiral Design

1:02

14. 034 Mid Eastern Cafe

0:47

15. 035 Lonely Moon

1:33

16. 036 Gods Bathtub

1:20

17. 041 Where Stars Die

0:58

18. 050 Chord Memory

0:34

19. 053 Bunnies In Love

0:42

20. 064 Val-hullah

0:40

21. 068 Northern Stars

0:56

22. 073 Talk to Galileo

0:48

23. 082 Song Of Africa

0:44

24. 086 Electro Express

0:39

25. 119 Weightless

1:31

Bank B

000 Trash Aliens

Audio Player

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0:45

2. 004 Wave Sequencer

0:40

3. 010 Session E.P.

0:54

4. 018 Bootie Chaser

0:34

5. 023 Shh-I'm Sweeping

0:30

6. 031 Magic Kingdom

0:55

7. 046 Triton Voices

0:41

8. 051 Acid Groover

0:36

9. 054 FunkedUpGarage

0:21

10. 057 AfterRainStrings

0:48

11. 061 -SWEET GROOVE-

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12. 065 Huge Ober Sweep

0:27

13. 070 Housemade

0:24

14. 076 Pipes-Knobs

0:58

15. 082 ChillinPianoPad

0:49

16. 086 Dry as Garage

0:28

17. 091 Cascade Bells

0:41

18. 092 Pad Tropolis

1:03

19. 110 Callin On You

1:02

20. 117 Love to Play Pad

0:41

21. 118 Dem is Well Hard

0:43

22. 120 Romance Layers

0:27

23. 122 Handmade Jazz

0:35

24. 123 Uncertain Future

0:42

25. 127 The Rain Forest

0:33

Bank C

000 Mix it Up

Audio Player

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0:49

2. 001 80's Analogues

0:29

3. 003 Sweet RnB Vibe

0:27

4. 004 Squarehead

0:37

5. 009 Where are You

0:58

6. 012 BX-3 Click Organ

0:39

0:37

0:50

0:33

1:28

0:31

12. 060 RomanticSparkles

0:31

13. 070 Hip Ballad

0:26

14. 079 US Garage House

0:34

15. 085 FutureJazztronic

0:36

16. 090 Old Tubes

0:37

17. 093 GroovyGarage

0:28

18. 099 The Night Sky

1:17

19. 104 Mongoose Dance

0:36

20. 108 SnapReggaeOrgan

0:36

21. 110 Filter REZ JAM

0:42

22. 113 World Winds

0:34

23. 119 Millennium Pad

0:54

24. 121 OffToHollywood

0:36

25. 124 Judgement Day

1:08

Korg microX photos

Korg microX manuals

microX EasyStart Download

microX Operation Guide Download

microX Ext Control List Download

Korg microX specs

Year of release:	2007
Sound generation method:	64MB PCM (Hi – Hyper Integrated) Synthesis System
Keyboard	25 keys
Programs	640
Combinations	384
Polyphony:	62 (single mode), 31 (double mode)
Responds to velocity:	yes
Aftertouch	transmits
MIDI:	in, out
Accessories	AC adapter, Operation guide, CD-ROM (microX Editor/Plug-In Editor, KORG USB-MIDI driver, Parameter guide, External Control Template)
Arpeggiator	yes, double polyphonic
Sequencer:	no
Effects:	yes
Controls:	rotary knobs
Options	pedals, footswitches
Dimensions:	606 × 226 × 80 (mm)
Weight:	2.4 kg

Korg microX links

www.korg.com

Tags 2007, KORG

Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG monologue

Analog monophonic synthesizer

Korg monologue audio demos

001 afx acid3

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0:31

0:38

0:16

0:22

0:34

0:15

0:15

0:17

0:28

0:23

0:27

0:23

Korg monologue photos

Korg monologue manuals

Korg Monologue Quick Start Guide Download

Korg Monologue Owner’s Manual Download

Korg monologue specs

Year of release	2016
Keyboard	25 keys (slim keyboard)
Sound generation method	Analog
Polyphony	monophonic
Number of programs	80 ROM + 20 RAM
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	no
Display	Yes, OLED
MIDI	In, Out
Sound expansion capabilities	no
Sequencer	yes
Arpeggiator	no
Effects	Overdrive
Controls	knobs, buttons
Other connections	Sync In, Sync Out; Audio In; USB
Power consumption	2.5 W
Dimensions	350 x 276 x 76 mm 13.78 x 10.87 x 2.99 inches
Weight	1.7 kg/3.78 lbs. (excluding batteries)

Korg monologue links

www.korg.com

Tags 2016, KORG

Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg Wavestation SR

Wavesequence rack synthesizer

The final hardware version of the classic Korg Wavestation series, in 1RU format with lots of sound banks in RAM and ROM

Korg Wavestation SR audio demos

RAM 1

00 Sky Jam

Audio Player

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0:47

0:29

0:35

0:28

5. 11 AnalogLoveThang

0:19

6. 14 Ballerina Bells

0:25

7. 20 Midnight Run

0:39

8. 23 Air Chorus&Bell

0:26

9. 24 SunGlasses Kid

0:28

10. 32 Pressure Glass

0:30

11. 33 Vox Arpeggios

0:39

12. 37 Kick up da Bass

0:13

13. 42 VS Bell Pad

0:28

14. 45 Vektor Organ

0:38

15. 46 Alien Dreams

0:25

RAM 2

00 Pharoah's Jig

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0:27

0:30

3. 10 SustainPedalJam

0:31

4. 15 The Big Brass

0:28

5. 22 NewZealand Vice

0:39

0:27

0:28

0:46

0:38

0:39

0:18

0:33

RAM 3

00 Mizik Split

Audio Player

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0:36

2. 03 8' Piano&Strings

0:22

0:23

0:20

0:32

0:33

0:27

8. 30 Mondo Combi Kit

0:22

0:32

0:32

0:22

0:23

0:27

0:26

ROM 4

00 Mr Terminator

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0:41

0:26

3. 08 Acoustic Guitar

0:32

4. 09 Astral Pad

0:44

5. 15 TromboneTrumets

0:23

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0:29

0:30

0:33

10. 46 Tropical Forest

0:25

11. 49 Southern Pole

0:42

ROM 5

02 GodChimes

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0:35

0:22

0:18

4. 17 Wh Filt Strings

0:48

0:23

0:28

0:23

0:42

ROM 6

00 Funky Planet

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0:39

0:23

0:30

4. 10 The Wave Police

0:36

0:41

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1:04

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0:39

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13. 49 Lost Generation

0:41

ROM 7

00 Toto-ly 6-8

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0:36

0:30

0:44

4. 15 Fr Horn&Strings

0:33

0:27

0:37

0:22

0:32

0:29

0:27

ROM 8

00 Layers Of Funk

Audio Player

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0:24

2. 01 Leaving the Pod

0:38

0:31

0:36

0:19

0:39

0:14

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10. 49 And there was 1

0:32

ROM 9

00 Life Goes On

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0:30

0:30

0:21

0:19

0:37

6. 30 InsaneDrumLayer

0:24

7. 33 JX Soundtrack

0:28

8. 42 MathematicalSky

0:24

9. 43 BriteSynthSplit

0:29

10. 46 Theatre Ecstasy

0:40

11. 49 Delicate Pad

0:39

ROM 10

11 Mr Perky

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0:24

2. 24 Catalina Island

0:23

3. 37 Octave Divider

0:20

4. 39 Fire & Ice

0:22

5. 41 Trampin'

0:19

ROM 11

01 Deep Atmosphere

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1. 01 Deep Atmosphere

0:47

0:34

0:29

0:24

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13. 49 StationPlatform

0:46

Korg Wavestation SR photos

Korg Wavestation SR manuals

WS_SRPerformanceNote_E Download

WS_SRPlayersGuide_E Download

WS_SRReferenceGuide_E Download

Korg Wavestation SR factory RAM patches in sysex

FACTORY Download

Korg Wavestation SR specs

Year of release	1992
Format	Rack
Sound generation method	Vector / wavesequences
Polyphony	32
Responds to velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	yes, cards
Sequencer	n/a
Arpeggiator	n/a
Effects	yes
Controls	buttons
Power consumption	17 W
Dimensions	435 (w) x 45 (h) x 262 (d) mm
Weight	3.6 kg

Korg Wavestation SR links

www.korg.com

Tags 1992, KORG

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg microSTATION

Music Workstation

A really cool mini-key portable synthesizer workstation.

Korg microSTATION audio demos

Factory Programs

001 L-R Piano

Audio Player

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0:23

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Factory Performances

001 Piano&Str

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Korg microSTATION photos

Korg microSTATION manuals

microSTATION_ESG_EFGS1 Download

microSTATION_OG_E2 Download

microSTATION_VNL_EFGSJ2 Download

Korg microSTATION specs

Year of release:	2010
Sound generation method:	PCM
Keyboard	61 mini-keys
Polyphony:	120 voices in single mode 60 voices in double mode
Responds to velocity:	yes
Aftertouch	no
MIDI:	in, out
Sound expansion capabilities:	yes – SD cards
Sequencer:	yes
Effects:	yes
Controls:	rotary knobs
Options	XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal EXP-2 Foot Controller DS-1H Damper Pedal PS-1 Pedal Switch
Dimensions:	778 × 210 × 82 (mm) / 30.63″× 8.27″ × 3.23″
Weight:	2.6 Kg / 5.73 lbs

Korg microSTATION links

www.korg.com

Tags 2010, KORG

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg DS-8

Post author By Paolo
Post date March 30, 2014
No Comments on Korg DS-8

Digital Synthesizer

Digital FM synthesizer with Digital Delay Line effects

Korg DS-8 audio demos

00 Piano 1

Audio Player

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Korg DS-8 specs

Year of release	1987
Polyphony	8-voice
Presets	100 programs, plus combi, split, multi
Rhythms	no
Keyboard	61 keys
Responds to velocity	yes
Responds to aftertouch	yes
Sound generation method	FM
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	yes, via cards
Effects	DDL
Controls	sliders
Outputs	stereo
Display	yes, backlit blue
Dimensions	1024mm x 94mm x 317mm (40.3″ x 3.7″ x 12.5″)
Weight	10 kg (21 lbs 16 oz.)

Korg DS-8 manual

Korg_DS-8_Manual Download

Korg DS-8 patches in sysex

STOCK Download

B2 Download

B3 Download

Korg DS-8 photos

Korg DS-8 links

www.korg.com

Tags 1987, KORG

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg DW-8000

Programmable Digital Waveform Synthesizer

Korg DW-8000 audio demos

BANK A

11 BRASS DELAY

Audio Player

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87 ELECTRONIC MACHINERY

0:37

1:17

0:34

4. 14 CHORUSED E.PIANO

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0:37

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11. 23 GUITARISTIC PIANO

0:31

12. 24 HONKY-TONK PIANO

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22. 36 CATHEDRAL ORGAN 1

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23. 37 CATHEDRAL ORGAN 2

0:42

24. 38 HARPSICHORD

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25. 41 BEND BRASS

0:18

26. 42 CRESCENDO BRASS

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57. 81 ELECTRIC TOM 1

0:21

58. 82 ELECTRIC TOM 2

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59. 83 GLIDE UP-DOWN SE

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60. 84 TWINKLE MUSIC BOX

0:41

61. 85 5TH SYNTH 3

0:25

62. 86 SLEEPING GIANT

0:42

63. 87 ELECTRONIC MACHINERY

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64. 88 EPILOGUE

0:45

BANK B

11 GLIDE BRASS I

Audio Player

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44 DIGITAL SYNTH-BASS

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8. 18 AUTO BRASS (4th)

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14. 26 DIGITAL INVASION

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15. 27 NOISE DROPS

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16. 28 DEEP SEA

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17. 31 BRIGHT STRINGS

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18. 32 BOWED STRINGS

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19. 33 STRINGS

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20. 34 FLANGING STRINGS

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25. 41 ANALOG SYNTH-BASS

0:20

26. 42 BASS I

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27. 43 BASS II

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28. 44 DIGITAL SYNTH-BASS

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29. 45 JAZZ GUITAR I

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30. 46 JAZZ GUITAR II

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35. 53 LEAD-SYNTH III

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36. 54 BEAT IT

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37. 55 MELLOW SYNTH

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38. 56 SYNTH ORGAN I

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39. 57 SYNTH ORGAN II

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40. 58 PORTAMENTO

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41. 61 ELECTRONIC GRAND

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46. 66 HONKEY TONK PIANO

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47. 67 METALLIC PIANO

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48. 68 TOY PIANO

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49. 71 SPACE SYNTH I

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50. 72 SPACE SYNTH II

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51. 73 ROCKET NOISE

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52. 74 HORROR

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53. 75 SPACE SYNTH III

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54. 76 SYNTH DRUM I

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55. 77 SYNTH DRUM II

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56. 78 SYNTH DRUM III

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57. 81 FULL-ORGAN

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58. 82 ORGAN I

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59. 83 ROTARY EFFECT I

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60. 84 ROTARY EFFECT II

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61. 85 NEW WAVE ORGAN I

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62. 86 NEW WAVE ORGAN II

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63. 87 KOTO

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64. 88 HARP

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Korg DW-8000 specs

Year of release	1985
Polyphony	8-voice
Sound generation method	DWGS
Preset memories	64
Keyboard	61 keys
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	no
Sequencer	no
Arpeggiator	yes
Velocity	yes
Aftertouch	yes
Dimensions	998mm (W) x 338mm (D) x 101mm (H)
Weight	10.9kg

Korg DW-8000 manuals

DW-8000_Manual Download

DW-8000_Service_Manual Download

Turbo DW Manual Download

Korg DW-8000 manual – German Download

Korg DW-8000 patches

Factory bank A Download

Preload Side B Download

Korg DW-8000 links

www.korg.com

Tags 1985, KORG

Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG 01R/W

The rack version of the famous 01/W workstation. Classic Korg sounds.

Factory Song demos – by reader Ruben Schouten

Song 0 – But Is It Art

Korg 01R/W specs

Year of release	1991
Polyphony	32-voice
Presets	200 Program, 200 Combi
Responds to velocity	Yes
Responds to aftertouch	Yes
Sound generation method	AI²
Sound expansion capabilities	PCM cards
Effects	Yes
Sequencer	Yes
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
ROM	48 Mbits
Display	Yes, LCD 64×240 backlit
Dimensions	430 (W) x 405.3 (D) x 89 (H)
Weight	4.9 kg

Korg 01R/W manual

01RW_OM_E3 Download

Tags 1991, 2U Rack, KORG, Rack Workstation

Sampler

Korg DSS-1

Sampling Synthesizer

Here is the Korg DSS-1, an 8-voice, 16-oscillator sampler/synthesizer from the mid-1980s. This is an extremely deep machine – the editing capabilities are endless!

This was a very respectable sampler for the time, and utilized 3.5″ double side/double density floppy disks – like many of its counterparts. The internal memory of the DSS-1 can contain up to 32 patches at once, but there are four “Systems” named A, B, C and D (blocks of 32 patches each) on a disk, so one can save up to 128 patches on one diskette.

The DSS-1 features the typical Korg joystick, perfect for controlling pitch-bend, vibrato, filter modulation and other effects. Keyboard controls include velocity, aftertouch, and key transpose – all programmable. These features add a great level of expressivity to this instrument.

Like for the majority of samplers, it’s possible to assign (and split, layer etc) several individual samples to the keyboard (multi-sampling). The DSS-1 allows a maximum of 16 individual samples (although you can stretch it to 30 splitting the oscillators), and it’s possible to use any sample, at any of the available frequencies, and/or mix and match with the created ones via additive/hand drawn. Korg refers to this as a “multisound”. The DSS-1 can sample at four frequencies: 16kHz, 24kHz, 36kHz, and 48kHz.

Additionally, the DSS-1 can create new waveforms (one full cycle only – turning on the loop on/off parameter is needed to hear anything), in two ways: Additive Synthesis, and “Hand Drawn” (moving slider A to shape the waveform). There are many parameters to shape the newly created waveforms. I am including a few audio examples from both the Additive and Hand-Drawn methods below in the review.

Once a sample/multisound is created, it’s possible to edit many parameters, including very good-sounding VCF and VCA. The effects include equalizer, and two DDLs (Digital Delay Lines). These can be used in a variety of ways, often contributing greatly to the general sound of the DSS-1.

Korg DSS-1 audio demos

Additive Synthesis audio demos:

Clav

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0:16

0:45

0:21

0:22

Hand Drawn audio demos:

Drawn 01

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0:13

0:20

0:25

0:18

0:24

Check out the original Korg DSS-1 Sound Library page for more audio demos from this wonderful machine.

Korg DSS-1 specs

Year of release:	1986
Polyphony:	8
Sound generation method:	sampling, additive synthesis, “hand drawn”
Preset memories	32 in memory, 128 on disk
MIDI:	In, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities:	sampling; diskettes
Sequencer	no
Arpeggiator	no
Velocity	yes
Keyboard	61-keys, with velocity and aftertouch
Aftertouch	yes
Dimensions	1171 (W) x 436 (D) x 123 (H) mm
Weight	18.5kg

Korg DSS-1 photos

Korg DSS-1 manuals

DSS1-Manual Download

DSS1 Service Manual Download

Korg DSS-1 links

www.korg.com

Tags 1986, KORG

Sample Library

Korg DSS-1 Sound Library

Korg Sample Library for the DSS-1 Sampling Synthesizer

This is the original Korg sound library for their DSS-1 Sampling Synthesizer.

It is interesting to note how many of these original samples ended up in the ROM of very famous Korg synthesizers – especially the classic M1. I think many of these samples still hold up very well – after many years.

I recorded a few examples from each diskette. Each diskette has the capabilities of storing up to 128 sounds (four banks (A, B, C, D each containing 32 sounds) The great thing is that all the new samples can be edited and modified via the internal VCF and VCA parameters – so the final result is often of very warm, analog character. Many of these sounds are staples of the mid-late 1980s.

Every floppy also contained a few synth sounds from the DWGS-based synths like the DW-8000 (“DWGS synthesizer presets included in each system”).

Korg DSS-1 Sound Library audio demos

Note: I used a Roland SRV-3030D for light reverb only, on all audio demos. The delay/echo fx comes from the DSS-1 itself.

KSDU-001 Piano

A01 G.Piano1

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KSDU-002 Brass

A01 A.SAX 1

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KSDU-003 Strings & Choir

A01 Strings1

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KSDU-004 Guitar & Bass

A01 G.Guit 1

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KSDU-005 Japanese Inst

A01 Koto 1

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KSDU-006 Indian Inst

A01 Sitar 1

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0:46

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KSDU-007 Bass Groups

A01 BassPizz

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KSDU-008 Pianos II

A01 16'Piano

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0:38

0:27

KSDU-009 Electric Guitars 1 & 2

A01 guitar 1

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KSDU-010 Acoustic Guitar

A01 Guitar

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KSDU-011 Group & Orchestra Hits

A01 Orch 1

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0:29

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KSDU-012 Brass Hits

A01 BigBand1

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0:52

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KSDU-013 Combined Groups

A01 Voices 1

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KSDU-014 Sound Effects

A01 S.E.1

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KSDU-015 Drums

A01 Drum1-1

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KSDU-016 Latin Percussion

A01 CON&AGG1

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KSDU-017 Percussion

A01 ChimeCym

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KSDU-018 Strings

A01 Pizz 1

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KSDU-019 Voices

A01 AirVox 1

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KSDU-020 Brass

A01 French01

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KSDU-021 Guitars

A01 AccGtr 1

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KSDU-022 Pianos

A01 GR.PIANO

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KSDU-023 Flutes & Harp

A01 FLUTES

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KSDU-024 Woodwinds

A01 PanFlute

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KSDU-025 Strings

A01 STRINGS

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KSDU-026 Harpsichord & Organ

A01 Hrpsicrd

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KSDU-027 Brass

A01 FlglHORN

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KSDU-028 Brass & Sax

A01 TRUMPETS

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KSDU-029 Percussion

A01 SIMMONS

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KSDU-030 Electric Guitars

A01 GUITAR 1

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KSDU-031 Percussion II

A01 ROCK KIT

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KSDU-032 Orchestral Perc

A01 ORCHPERC

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KSDU-033 Combination Snds

A01 MIDI-MIX

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KSDU-034 Woodwinds

A01 RECORDER

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KSDU-035 Vibes, Glock, Piano, Clav

01 VIBES

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KSDU-036 Strings II

A01 STRINGS

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KSDU-037 Mixed Percussion

A01 INDIA

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0:39

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KSDU-038 Voices

A01 CHOIR

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KSDU-039 Woodwind & Strng

A01 W.W.E1

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KSDU-040 Strings

A01 MixedStr

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KSDU-041 Wind Instruments

A01 Flute 1

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KSDU-042 Brass

A01 Horns 1

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KSDU-043 Reeds 1

A01 Clar. 1

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KSDU-044 Reeds 2

A01 Bassoon1

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KSDU-045 Guitars (Acoust)

A01 guitar @

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KSDU-046 Guitars (Rock)

A01 Rock Gt1

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KSDU-047 Bass

A01 Vel-Bass

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KSDU-048 Electric Piano 1

A01 16' CP-70

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KSDU-049 Electric Piano 2

A01 DX-100

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KSDU-050 MIDI Combos

A01 MIDI 1

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KSDU-051 Japanese Inst 2

A01 Kotar

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KSDU-052 Orchestra & Video Games

A01 O-Hit 1

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KSDU-053 Drums & Effects

A01 JULY 4

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KSDU-054 Ethnic Perc

A01 Kalimba1

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KSDU-055 Voices II

A01 Choir 1

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KSDU-056 Performance 1

A01 DDLPIANO

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KSDU-057 Multiple Inst

A01 ORGAN 1

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KSDU-058 Industries

A01 Hammers

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KSDU-059 Synth Bass & Drums

A01 RHYTHMIX

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KSDU-060 Metal-Metalism

A01 METALIST

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KSDU-061 Sound Tapestry 1

A01 Mobil1

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KSDU-062 Sound Tapestry 2

A01 SE-A

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KSDU-063 Drums III

A01 DR-kit A

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0:59

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KSDU-064 Drums IV

A01 EXDS VCA

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KSDU-065 “D”-Synth Sounds

A01 FUTURE

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KSDU-066 Performance 2

A01 BARI SAX

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KSDU-067 Rhythm Section & Guitars

A01 RHYTHM

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KSDU-068 Drum Kits

A01 KILLER

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KSDU-069 Lore, Comb, FX

A01 LORE

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KSDU-070 Ambient Drums, Timpani

A01 AMBDRUMS

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Each of these floppies also contained “WGS synthesizer presets included in each system”. These are a few audio demos of some of these presets:

Bells

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0:34

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0:50

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0:39

0:16

0:25

0:30

0:26

0:37

0:26

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0:20

0:24

0:21

0:39

0:15

0:32

0:41

0:22

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0:38

1:03

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Glen Stegner’s Monster Analog audio demo:

Korg DSS-1 Sound Library specs

Year of release	1987
Sound generation method	sampling
Preset memories	4 banks of 32
Sound expansion capabilities	sampling; diskettes

Korg DSS-1 Sound Library photos

Korg DSS-1 Sound Library links

www.korg.com

Tags 1987, KORG