Inspired by the legendary KORG Mono/Poly, the new KORG multi/poly analog modeling synthesizer delivers breathtaking analog sounds combined with extraordinary digital power and flexibility.
The original Mono/Poly boasted an unusually rich sound from its four stacked oscillators, as well as unique, experimental features like flexible x-mod and sync routing and round-robin oscillator triggering. Previously only attainable in large modular systems, the Mono/Poly delivered these features in a compact, user-friendly instrument.
The new multi/poly is the first instrument to use KORG's next-generation analog modeling technology and builds on that legendary distinctive combination of big sounds and modular-derived experimental features. It's like a polyphonic modular system in a compact, hands-on package – a limitless playground for synth players and sound designers. Create hardware mash-ups with East-coast, West-coast, and wavetable oscillators and a wide selection of newly-modeled filters. Make them come alive with models of different envelope, VCA, and portamento circuits. Virtual voice cards produce organic timbral variation. Layer Rotate triggers new Programs with each press of a key. Plus Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0, massive modulation, and more.
The multi/poly offers FOUR oscillators per Program, for unusually thick, complex tones. Each can use the Classic, Digital, or Waveshaper oscillator types. The Classic oscillator models traditional analog synth oscillators with stunning fidelity and effortless thickness. 11 options include both single and dual waveforms, for modeling synths that generated multiple waveforms at once. Front panel knobs give you hands-on control of pulse width, triangle "lean", dual-waveform blend, and more.
All of the multi/poly's filters are newly redesigned, including an amazing suite of vintage filters with authentic euphonic saturation. To start with, there are five different 4-pole self-resonating models. M/Poly provides the strong, sweet sound of the classic Korg Mono/Poly. Mini is the ladder filter from a beloved American mono-synth; resonance is reduced at low frequencies, critical for producing those classic bass sounds. Pro is from the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, with strong resonant sweeps all the way down. Finally, Ladder HP and BP are 4-pole self-resonating highpass and bandpass filters, respectively.
The multi/poly has four Layers, each of which contains a Program. Naturally, these can create layered sounds, velocity splits, and keyboard splits. Inspired by the original Mono/Poly's paraphonic mode, which cycled through its four oscillators, Layer Rotate adds a new possibility: flexible round-robin for entire Programs.
Features
- Create hardware mash-ups with classic analog, digital wavetable, and wave-shaper oscillators, a selection of next-generation modeled filters, modeled portamento, modeled envelopes, and modeled VCAs.
- Programs include four oscillators, a noise generator, dual filters, and three insert effects, plus a massively flexible modulation system with four looping DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, six Mod Processors, three key-track generators, and multi-lane Motion Sequencing 2.0.
- Performances layer four Programs at once, adding master reverb & EQ, another two Mod Processors, and Kaoss Physics
- Layer Rotate triggers new Programs with each press of a key.
- Motion Sequencing 2.0 runs individual sequences for each voice. Easily record knob movements in real-time. Timing, Pitch, Shape, and four sets of Step Sequence values are separated into “lanes.” Each lane can have a different number of steps. Modulate loop points, step probabilities, and more on a per-note basis.
- Kaoss Physics combines hands-on modulation control with interactive game-style
- Mod Knobs make it easy to control sounds and make them your own.
- Smooth Sound Transitions let previously-played voices and effects ring out naturally when you change sounds
- 37 key semi-weighted action (velocity and release-velocity sensitive)
- 60 voices (varies depending on settings)
- Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, Kaoss Physics, 4x Mod Knobs
- Most parameters can be modulated, with over 5,500 potential modulation targets per Performance.
- Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay & Master Reverb
- 4-band parametric EQ