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Scream NINJA
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Microkorg question

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I got a korg monotron. I mainly use it for recording myself twisting knobs and just chopping up the weird sounds i get out of it.

Im looking to get a bigger more advanced synth and im looking at the microkorg. Sorry if this is a noob question but aside from being able to play actual chords and play the synth like a proper keyboard (unlike the monotron) can i also just twist the knobs and get a bunch of weird sounds out of it? or is it more built for creating patches that you then play like a keyboard?
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Well, the MicroKorg is a proper synthesizer.

Synthesizers can make an infinite amount of sounds.



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The Microkorg is a pretty nifty little synth :)

It has controller knobs on the top that can be controlled in realtime.Check out this Dorian Concept video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdRP3dQ9QOM

There's also a free program editor so you don't have the navigate the painful editing of the microkorg via hardware
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The micron and M audio venom are both good "cheapish" synths that will get the job done. All in the $200 used range.
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I love my microkorg, has a great raw sound for the price.
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woah that dorian concept shit was nice =D.

What are your guys thoughts on the Microkorg XL vs the Microkorg OG?
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My microKORG has served me well for sure. Can create some great sounds.

@preqwal That Dorian Concept vid was very nice indeed!
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XL is better than the og

but I prefer the ms2000
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