Korg Monotron DUO Aanalog Ribbon Synthesizer
Palm-sized ribbon controller keyboard featuring two analog oscillators and VCF filter and more tweaking fun.
Korg's monotron DUO is a ribbon-controller keyboard that gives you not just one, but two analog oscillators to create an even more extrem...
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Description
Palm-sized ribbon controller keyboard featuring two analog oscillators and VCF filter and more tweaking fun.
Korg's monotron DUO is a ribbon-controller keyboard that gives you not just one, but two analog oscillators to create an even more extreme sound. If you tune the oscillators in unison, you get a rich, thick, analog tone. If you tune them in intervals, you can emulate classic soloing sounds and generate new effects. Tweak the X-MOD (cross modulation) circuit taken from Korg's classic Mono/Poly and you can introduce a mild or razor-sharp edge to the overall sound; everything from a rich vibrato to extreme metallic sounds reminiscent of an FM synth.
VCO + VCF = Modular synthesis building blocks
The basic analog sound-building circuit in the monotron DUO is radically simple: one voltage-controlled oscillator and one voltage-controlled filter. As a result, the process of sound creation is intuitive, and instantly understandable.
Enhanced Ribbon Controller Keyboard
The monotron DUO's ribbon controller keyboard now features the familiar Scale function used on the KAOSSILATOR. You can use this button to select one of four scales: Chromatic, Major, Minor, or Off. Choose the Chromatic scale to play precise pitches as on a piano, or choose Major or Minor to generate musically coherent phrases by simply sliding your finger around on the keyboard.
Go Anywhere Analog
A miniature speaker is built into the monotron DUO. Along with the battery operation and compact size, this feature allows you to enjoy the share the monotron DUO's analog synthesis sound with your friends, anywhere, at any time. Use it to entertain friends, for recording, or even at karaoke during a musical interlude for solos. It also has a headphone output you can use when practicing in private, creating sounds at home, recording, or for connecting to an amplifier or PA system.
Classic Korg Filtering
The distinctive tone of an analog filter (VCF) can dramatically alter and enrich the sound. The monotron DUO uses the same highly acclaimed VCF circuit as KORG's classic MS-10 and MS-20 semi-modular synthesizers. Originally released over 30 years ago, these instruments are still coveted today for their aggressive, dynamic filters. The VCF Cutoff knob sets the frequency or tone of the filter; the VCF Peak knob adds emphasis. A powerful filter is an essential aspect of any analog synthesizer, applying dramatic tonal changes to the sound, and projecting an intense personality that will stand out, especially in any live performance.
Fully-patchable Filter
The input jack (AUX input) built into the monotron DUO's compact body allows you to place any audio source into the signal path, directly before the analog filter. This provides a great way to connect a KAOSSILATOR, a guitar, or a digital audio player to the monotron DUO and enjoy tone-bending filter effects.
Specifications
- Two analog oscillators (VCO) with individual tunings
- Edgy X-MOD (with Intensity knob) circuit from Korg's classic Mono/Poly
- VCF with Cutoff and Peak Control
- Ribbon controller keyboard with Scale Select
- Original Analog (VCF) Filter taken from the classic MS-10 & MS-20
- Aux input jack lets you apply filter to any audio source
- Built-in speaker and battery power for Go Anywhere Analog sound
10 reviews
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Amazing little piece of hardware! Once again Korg has amazed me with their another one of their astonishing products.
This is great for playing around with for fun and for interesting sounds. I usually play with it when I have breaks from my studio sessions. It's my first synthesizer and it's quite durable and easy to use highly recommend it to everyone even those with no knowledge of the art of synthesis. It has VCOs but also the filter is BOSS!
over 3 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Mind-blowing synth engine contained in pocket synth smallness.
These ribbon synths that fit in your vest pocket are wild performers of sonic mayhem. The Duo gives you blaring analogy synth voices with easy ways to tweak and warp the sound. Playing these little guys on stage is dramatic, all that noise screaming out of a tiny device, as you twirl knobs and rub your finger across the ribbon keyslide.
almost 3 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Chiptunes in your pocket
I dig the ability to make wild cross modulation sounds in pocket form!
about 2 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
My first simple, but real analog synth. Two VCOs and cross modulation. The filter is also a beast.
almost 5 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
8 bit madness
great to make 8bit alike sounds!!!
about 4 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Expands on the original
I only use this as an external signal processor - so sweet.
almost 4 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
hours of fun you can take anywhere
a battery powered little analog synth? for what I paid used this is a no brainer. Its nonstop enjoyment. Dual oscillators make this the most interesting little noisemaker of the monotron family. Sounds a lot like my volca bass without the envelope generator. So simple even my toddler enjoys it. Its been a great way to introduce him to synthesizers. My one caveat is the ribbon controller which is tought to play even for a guy with thin fingers like me, but its more of a noisemachine than a tuned instrument, so whatever. So much fun.
So far I have only used the MS20 filter to process external audio in my recordings, but in that roll it excels and offers a different flavor than my 2 Moog filters with the ability to process a guitar, bass or whatever... the battery power makes it a great guitar effect. You can just set it anywhere. Setting up the Moogs as effects units is a chore.
almost 2 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Super funny!
Sometimes pretty useful...
about 4 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Great for the price.
You can create some really cool sounds with this. The lack of midi capability, and the amount of controls is very limiting.
about 1 year agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question. -
Analog in a pocket
Brutal MS-20 filter in a small pocket VCO.
about 3 years agoSign up for Equipboard to reply or ask this user a question.
No mention of drumkit mics time alignment.