The original microKORG is loved and used daily by musicians around the world – from keyboardists to guitarists – enabling everyone to experience the enjoyment of a great synthesizer. Now an advanced microKORG will be available next year; a synthesizer that lets you generate your own personal sound, packing a cutting- edge sound engine and powerful effects into a compact, vintage-like body.

The microKORG has continued to be a best seller since its arrival five years ago, and remains enormously popular today. This latest model boasts Korg's powerful RADIAS/R3 derived MMT Multi Modeling Technology, plus a powered-up vocoder. The updated ROM includes PCM data for recreating in-demand vintage keyboards such as piano, electric piano, and clav.

Externally, the microKORG XL boasts a completely new vintage design with a textured black body and industrial silver panel. The interface has also been enhanced, making it easier than ever to use. Sound selection is controlled by two large dials; three smaller knobs allow the main parameters to be easily selected. The newly developed mini-keyboard is firm and responsive for even greater playability. Best of all, the MicroKORG XL is battery-powered so you can take it anywhere and still enjoy serious sounds. For beginners or advanced musicians and sound designers, this is a synthesizer that will stimulate your musical creativity.

Main features

• New vintage design is both fresh and nostalgic.
• Korg's renowned MMT Multi Modeling Technology, optimised for the microKORG XL.
• Sixteen band vocoder for voice controlled effects. A gooseneck microphone is included, so you can begin vocoding right away.
• 128 powerful sounds are built-in and ready for immediate use
• Intuitive sound selection; simply specify the music genre and instrument category.
• Seventeen powerful KAOSS derived effects
• Newly developed natural touch mini keyboard is compact, yet easy to play
• Editing software can be downloaded from the Korg website, as well as converted MS2000 and microKORG programs.
• Battery powered for on-the-go enjoyment.