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Description
Dive into a world of vintage charm and modern innovation with the Korg Collection, a suite of meticulously crafted software synthesizers that celebrate the legacy of Korg's iconic hardware. This collection brings legendary synths like the MS-20, Polysix, and Mono/Poly into the digital realm, offering both faithful recreations and innovative enhancements that cater to today's music production demands.
At the heart of these digital instruments is Korg's proprietary Component Modeling Technology (CMT), which faithfully captures the nuances of original analog circuitry. This ensures that every parameter and sound characteristic is authentically reproduced, allowing you to experience the same rich, analog warmth that defined these classics.
The Mono/Poly, revered for its four-VCO structure and dynamic modulation capabilities, now benefits from 128-voice polyphony and a robust virtual patching matrix, enabling intricate sound design possibilities. Meanwhile, the Polysix, known for its lush pads and unique effects, offers up to 32 voices of polyphony and enhanced modulation features for contemporary versatility.
Korg's MS-20 retains its gritty, bold character, now with expanded polyphony and modern MIDI functionalities. Whether you're a synth purist or an adventurous sound explorer, the Korg Collection provides a treasure trove of sonic potential, seamlessly blending the past with the future.
Key Features:
- Includes software versions of MS-20, Polysix, and Mono/Poly
- Utilizes Korg's Component Modeling Technology (CMT) for authentic sound reproduction
- Mono/Poly features 128-voice polyphony and an eight-way virtual patching matrix
- Polysix offers up to 32-voice polyphony and flexible modulation settings
- MS-20 includes expanded polyphony and modern MIDI functionalities
- Integrated multi-effects with 19 options, including reverb, delay, and chorus
- Designed for both classic sound preservation and innovative sound creation
Product specs
| Memory | 256 MB or larger |
| Display | 1,024 x 768 ” 16-bit colors or higher |
| Stand-alone | ASIO, DirectSound or MME compatible audio interface |
| Plug-in | Depends on system requirements of host application program |
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4/1.5 GHz, Pentium M (Centrino)/1.3 GHz, Celeron/1.8 GHz AMD AthlonXP/2000+ or faster |
FAQs
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What are the main instruments included in the Korg Collection?
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The Korg Collection features classic synthesizers like the ARP 2600, Polysix, MS-20, Mono/Poly, and the M1, among others. These instruments are renowned for their iconic sounds and are now available as software plugins.
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Is the Korg Collection compatible with my DAW?
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The Korg Collection is compatible with major DAWs that support VST, AU, and RTAS plugin formats. It's advisable to check your DAW's specific system requirements to ensure compatibility.
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Can I use the Korg Collection as a stand-alone application?
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Yes, the Korg Collection can operate as a stand-alone application, allowing you to use the software independently of a DAW for live performance or practice.
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What are the system requirements for running the Korg Collection?
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The Korg Collection requires a minimum of 256 MB of memory and a display resolution of 1,024 x 768 with 16-bit colors or higher. It runs on Windows XP or later and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, with specific CPU requirements depending on your operating system.
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How does the Korg Collection's MS-20 differ from the hardware version?
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The MS-20 in the Korg Collection replicates the original's sound and features but adds the convenience of a software interface. Unlike the hardware version, the software MS-20 can be used as a plugin in your DAW and offers additional modulation options.
Videos
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KORG Collection 3 - A Synthesizer Collection for the ages
Reviews
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 7 Ratings
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Summary of the Korg Collection.
This is the latest version of Korg's legendary bundle of virtual synthesizers. Now they have added the amazing Arp Odyssey to this massive arsenal of synthesizers. They dropped the "Legacy" title. I'm currently going through the sounds and they're incredible. All the previous synths have been updated as well. This is just pure synth goodness.
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Mentioned in this October 17, 2016 Music Radar interview.
"I bought the Korg suite of synths, used a lot of Ableton instruments and some Max for Live stuff. As you get new laptops, you have to migrate everything over, but I still use Native Instruments suites. Check out Nice Nightmares. There's a sound near the end of the track that sounds like this majestic Fairlight-style '80s sound, and I'm super proud of that because I built it from nothing out of this massive chain of plug-ins.
"I don't have the ability to do that a lot. I mean, I'll do whatever it takes to make something sound right, but if there's a synth sound in my music it's not something you can just go and find - it's either something unusual or there's something about it that's not quite what it used to be. But that sound is one of my proudest sound design moments."
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