It has analog filters and an internal speaker which is pretty good considering that this unit is only 50 dollars. The input jack aux input built into the korg synthesizers compact body inserts the aux input into the signal path right before the vcf. Save your pennies and get our monotron delay patch made in ni massive. The korg monotron brings analog into the palm of your hand. This year for christmas my wife bought me the korg monotron duo and. Monotron 16key synthesizer goanywhere analog was the theme behind the remarkable batterypowered and palmsized korg analog synthesizer dubbed the monotron.
Monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer analog synth with space delay korgs monotron delay fits in your pocket, yet delivers enormous analog sound. Equipped with a builtin speaker and battery operation, monotron delay is ready anytime, anyplace. Just patch it straight into a console or di and youll get great sounds. First i list the features of the korg monotron duo synthesizer. Apr 14, 2014 this video, via alessandro fasan, demonstrates a fairly extreme synth diy mod to his korg monotron duo. Jan 28, 2012 the monotron synth engine was included in this years monotribe groovebox, suggesting that korg was gradually working towards something bigger and even more impressive, so it came as another surprise when it was announced that two new models were being added to the monotron range, the duo and delay. Korg monotron duo dual oscillator ribbon synthesizer. I have sampled into ableton and created patches from it. Now the korg monotron is joined by the monotron duo and monotron delay. That box was an analog ribbondriven subtractive synth with all the standardissue controls and modulators lfo, resonance in the palm of your hand. Adding a second oscillator and an xmod to the original monotron design provides more cool sounds and possibilities. Korg monotron duo analog ribbon synthesizer musicians.
Each is played from a ribbon controller keyboard with newly added features. A similar analog beast to the montron synth, but with two oscillators, ribbon controller and vcf filter. The resonance sounds amazing and was a sad loss from the monotron delay. Simply patch it straight into a console or di and youll get noises that are great. Schematics monotron duo analogue ribbon synthesizer korg. The only components you have to remove form original monotron delay pcb are r7 resistor and c12 capacitor it is used later on implant pcb. I figured now is the time to learn how these guys work and might as well make a little mod while im at it. After all, it is the first truly analogue synthesizer from korg in 25 years. Korg monotron duo analog ribbon synthesizer woodwind. I put in new batteries and it powered up for a second then slowly died. The korg monotron duo analog ribbon synthesizer is equipped with a ribbon keyboard and a live, readytobe tweaked front panel offering five knobs and a single switch. Monotron the batterypowered, analog synthesizer that fits in the palm of your hand. First up, certainly worth mentioning is this mod by stexen, that another modder dan wrote me about.
The patches scrolls home demos, game updates, patches. Many thanks to marc nostromo for inspiring this design. The monotron duo is a cool little box with plenty of fun sounds in it. Korgs monopoly is mentioned as the source for this particular treat, but any correlation between the two seems tenuous at best.
So i got this monotron duo a while ago and realized i left it on all night in my car. Semi modular satisfaction just as on the original ms20, the monotron s filter can be patched into, allowing any external audio source to be processed by the monotron s filter. Korg monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer with space. While the monotron duo mods dont transform it into a great synth, compared to a stock monotron duo, it offers a lot more sonic potential. I wanted to share how i midified my monotron duo from korg. The microkorg provides a virtual patch function which simulates the patching functionality of classic korg synthesizers.
If you need a portable analog synthesizer with 2 oscillators then the korg monotron duo is the way to go. Crysis 3 advances the state of the art with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay. Korg monotron duo the classic monotron has been followed up by three siblings. Korg monotron duo analogue ribbon synthesizer go anywhere analog. The dual oscillator monotron duo offers xmod capabilities for generating even more extreme sounds. Players take on the role of prophet as he returns to new york, only to discover that the city has been encased in a nanodome created by the corrupt cell corporation. Replace the keyboard potentiometer with a 500mm version. Now the powerful and funtoplay monotron is joined by two new siblings.
Controlled with 4 octave ribbon controller similar to the classic monotron. The patchblock adds a lowpass filterleft knob and a delay right knob, with the patch the movement of the knobs is recordable. The korg monotron created quite a buzz when announced at this years musikmesse, maybe because it came completely out of the blue. Monotron analog synthesis, with a delay designed to emulate classic tape delay effects and and lfo to modulate the pitch. After 12 years stronghold returns to the deserts of the middle east circa 1189, with a new 3d engine and realistic castle destruction powered by havok physics. The korg monotron delay, announced in the fall of 2011, is the latest addition to the monotron family that started with the original monotron in 2010. Korg monotron duo analog ribbon synthesizer samash. Both capable of generating even more extreme sounds, the monotron. View and download korg monotron owners manual online. This cooperative action horror fps takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the deep south, from savannah to new orleans across five expansive campaigns. Dual oscillator analog pocket synth korgs dualoscillator monotron duo fits in. Casual users will enjoy performing melodies, djs can create dazzling effects, and established players can add some analog muscle to their performance.
Korgs monotron duo is a ribboncontroller keyboard that gives you not just one, but two analog oscillators to create an even more extreme sound. Note that this procedure is not for the faint hearted and involves 1 very delicate surface mount soldering joint and 2 easier joints to connect to the monotron s miniature. Two analog oscillators vco with individual tunings and edgy xmod circuit borrowed from korgs classic monopoly. This information has been made public so that everyone can view, discuss, experiment with and learn from the. Apr 07, 2012 monotron delay ever since andy tipped me off about the new korg monotrons delay and duo, it seems ive been waiting next to forever for my delay to arrive. Nois korg monotron, monotron duo, monotron delay jam. Aug 11, 2010 for those unfamiliar, the monotron, is a pocketsized analog synth well suited for hackingmodding. Monotron delay the monotron delay analog ribbon synthesizer by korg is a pocket sized, allanalog synthesizer optimized for sound effects with a miniature ribbon keyboard, builtin speaker, headphone jack and 18 3. Monotronthe batterypowered, analog synthesizer that fits in the palm of your hand. Jul 04, 2012 monotron delay, a few mods more jes joo, moving on with the monotron stuff. The korg monotron delay is missing the filter resonance control, here is how to add it back again. That was the theme behind the remarkable batterypowered and palmsized analog synthesizer that korg dubbed the monotron. A simple patch example showing different ways of controlling monotron with olegtron 4060.
These synths were so popular, korg even decided to expand on the monotron series with the duo and delay versions. It sounds as good as the real thing possibly better. This little ribboncontrolled unit seems more than a little bit inspired by gakkens popular sx150 analog stylus synth, but unlike the sx, the monotron comes fully assembled and is much more compact. Palmsized ribbon controller keyboard featuring two analog oscillators and vcf filter and more tweaking fun. If you tune the oscillators in unison, you get a rich, thick, analog tone. The korg monotron duo dual oscillator ribbon synthesizer is a compact and portable monophonic analog synthesizer with a ribbon keyboard and builtin speaker. Given all the outofstock delay delay hehe, im apparently not the only one anxious to get this toy. Space delay with time and feedback controls offers analogstyle echoes. I noticed that patches i made on the duo would sound different if i. Korg monotron analog ribbon synth musicians friend.
Rarely do i have a jam session where i dont patch something through my beloved modified monotron delay. The duo just isnt very exciting unless its processed by external effects in my opinion. Delay hey guys, i have been wanting to get into synths i know you want to say get a volca, get a monotribe, op1, etc, but i dont have that much money, so i am looking at the korg monotron. The monotron duo features dual oscillators for creating a wide range of analog sounds and intervals, and its filter is based on the world famous monopoly synthesizer.