microKORG 2 Production Model Review // How it competes with today’s synths // Tutorial

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Overview
5:25 I/O
6:40 Keys
7:05 Osc shapes
9:35 Cross mod
10:25 Noise
11:10 Filter
13:10 Envelopes
14:10 LFOs
15:45 Patches
17:00 Effects
17:20 Routing
17:45 Mod FX
19:40 Delays
20:50 Reverbs
22:25 EQ
22:55 Arp
24:20 Looper
27:05 Vocal proc
28:00 Vocoder
29:40 Hard tune
30:45 Harmonizer
31:35 Voice params
32:45 Trophies
33:25 Global params
33:45 Pros & cons
37:40 Live looping
38:55 Outro 2

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[noAlias]

So much work to collect all the informations to get them in a logic chronology without missing anything - thank you so much!

[DavidDeLuge]

It must have taken so long to make this video. I’m sure many will agree that we appreciate the lengths you go to in order to ensure we have as much of the information we need to enable us to make an informed decision as to whether or not this device is for us. Thank you 🙏 👍

[visuals]

You know you are a fan when you watch a video from beginning to end and you don't even care to ever buy this particular keyboard synth. LOL. I just find this formula of production addicting. It's my internal GAS engine. You have the perfect review formula. If I had unlimited sacks of money...I'd just buy everything you review. (it has to be a relevant piece of gear if you are reviewing it) Cheers buds!

[projectswithstrangers]

We need a new electribe !!! I miss korgs innovative designs. This thing is great because it's battery-powered . Thank you for another great review!!!! Sorry, I went on an electribe tangent

[AlbaEcstasy]

I wish my old microKorg had such a big screen! Great in-depth review, as usual! Waiting mine since January 🤯

[rayderrich]

This is the synth I wish I could have bought 30 years ago, as it invites you to change parameters in a friendly way without overwhelming you with deeper options, those can wait for your next purchase. This synth would fit the FUN category very well.

[stephencoakley]

I think this a great beginner synth for people who are just learning or getting into hardware, or don't understand subtractive synthesis yet. All the pros complaining about such-and-such feature missing are I think missing the point. Simplicity yet flexibility is key with this one.

[AFNacapella]

wow 2 regionalized versions, one with aluminium and one with aluminum!!

[michael]

Quite interesting digital synth frankly. Love the interface, well done. I’m an analog synth lover but do own digital synths that have user friendly interactive interface for immediate playability. Might be tempted to buy this one for sure. Just love the UI. Would be perfect for laying down sudden musical ideas. The band by band vocoder capability is awesome.

[lundsweden]

Pity about the looks... that a part of the appeal with the first one (loved the retro wooden sides on Mk1).

[createmakestuff]

The first looped jam at the end gave me the vibes of playing an RPG in 2002. 😊

[insidestraight]

I have had mine for about a week now, I think Korg did a really good job, the interface and general workflow are excellent. The FX are all quite passable except for the reverbs (the spring is quite good though). It's actually quite a deep and versatile synth, highly recommend.

[super-ulitka]

Korg needs a manufacturing designer :)

[eredengrin]

Never been this early so hopefully you see this — thanks for what you do man!

[pcfirebeats]

Why not use endeless encoders?
And 8 voices in a digital synth???

[hvhvgitaar]

Another high quality review, sir. Thank you!
My conclusion is that this one isn’t for me. I am happy with my hydrasynth explorer.
So you saved me sone money😂

[SynthfulDuck]

Questionable reverbs... Other than that it seems like a good successor. Pots instead of encoders are a major mistake, makes it a set-and-forget synth more for stage play, like the old one.

[benrowlinson]

Are endless encoders really so expensive? It is difficult to conceive of how an interface could cry out for them more clearly than that one. And do Teenage Engineering have some kind of a patent on shrunk-down workstations which don't squander any of the available space?

[aloraliquid]

Cool little synth :)
Surprised at the low voice count.. especially as it’s digital…
But love how user-friendly its interface is :)

Great review as always Loop’ :)
💜

[IvoryStrings]

I quick checked the prices on Thomann, and that thing has increased from the previous version by almost 40% (US$550 from $400), and it's also more expensive than the very feature rich MiniFreak and Hydrasynth explorer ($500). Are people so GASsy they buy anything regardless of the price and features ? No way this is worth the asking price IMHO.
(edited to correct the prices, I had a B-stock unit notated at $300 for the original - my point still stands)