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Synthesist and sound designer Ian Dixon shared this video, offering his take on Korg multi/poly native, which is now available.

Korg multi/poly native is a fully-compatible software counterpart to their recently introduced hardware multi/poly synthesizer.

Dixon is an expert on Korg’s compact synthesizers, and has shared videos and sound libraries previously for the wavestate, modWave and opsix. His latest video, embedded above, showcases the range of the multi/poly, offers plenty of audio demos, and a deep dive into how it works.

Topics covered:

01:30 Introduction

03:09 What is Multi/Poly Native

04:57 Inspiration

05:30 Layer rotate

07:32 Oscillators

14:06 Wavetables

16:54 Waveshaping

17:59 Filters

24:55 Sync

26:52 Cross Mod

27:27 Ring mod

27:52 CMT

28:54 Motion Sequencer

39:02 Other features

42:30 Effects

46:24 Sound demos

View the demo and share your thoughts on the Korg multi/poly native in the comments!

The multi/poly native for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX) is available for $149 until March 31st, 2025 (normally $199).

At the 2025 NAMM Show, scheduled for January 21–25 in Anaheim, California, Korg will debut multi/poly native, a fully-compatible software counterpart to their recently introduced hardware multi/poly synthesizer.

multi/poly native is available in VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, on both macOS and Windows, as well as AU on macOS.

You can exchange sounds between hardware and software, and access an increasing number of third-party libraries. It also lets you record and produce in your DAW with multi/poly native, and then play the same sounds live using the multi/poly hardware. You can also do sound design using the hardware’s hands-on interface, and then share them with a computer-based collaborator.

The multi/poly is the first instrument to use KORG’s “next-generation” analog modeling technology. It’s like a polyphonic modular system in a compact, hands-on package.

It goes far beyond traditional analog synthesis, letting you create “mash-ups” with East-coast, West-coast, and wavetable oscillators and a wide selection of modeled filters. Virtual voice cards produce organic timbral variation.

And the multi/poly offers Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0, deep modulation options, and more.

KORG multi/poly native Demo Sounds:

Special Hardware/Software Crossgrade Offer

Owners of the hardware multi/poly are eligible for a crossgrade license to multi/poly native at the special price of US $49.99, via a coupon code tied to the multi/poly hardware’s unique ID.

Using the hardware and software versions together, you can have the best of both worlds: a physical instrument that responds to your touch, and complete DAW integration.

Korg multi/poly native will be available soon, priced at $199, or $49.99 for hardware multi/poly owners.

Ahead of the 2025 NAMM Show, Korg has introduced the multi/poly module, a new version of the multi/poly that can be used as a desktop or rackmount synth.

Korg Multi/Poly was one of our favourite new synth of last year. Loosely inspired by the company’s classic Mono/Poly analogue synth, the Multi/Poly is a multi-timbral digital polysynth that Korg describes as an analogue modelling synth.

The original Multi/Poly landed in a 37-key unit matching the design of Korg’s Modwave, Opsix and Wavestate. Like those synths before it, it’s now available in a rack-mountable module version too, and perfect for modern studio setups.

The Multi/Poly features four timbral layers, each with four oscillators. These oscillators can make use of virtual analogue waves – complimented by dual analogue modelling filters and envelopes – as well as a flexible wavetable and waveshaping modes. While it’s certainly possible to create some convincing faux-analogue sounds, these various modes can do far more besides this, including rich atmospheric textures, oddball FX and multi-timbral sequences.

The official multi/poly module intro video:

Its best feature is its Layer Rotate function, which allows the four synth timbres to be triggered in a round-robin manner inspired by the original Mono/Poly. Other feature highlights include an X/Y pad with a fun virtual physics engine, which can be used for creative modulation, a multitude of modelled filter types, flexible effects and a deep multi-lane sequencer.

The Multi/Poly module is 60 voice polyphonic and equipped with MIDI 2.0 capabilities. In terms of I/O, it has balanced stereo outputs, MIDI connectivity and USB, which allows the synth to make use of Korg’s desktop editor/librarian application.

The Korg Multi/Poly Module will arrive with RRP of £709/$850 at Amazon site. Visit Korg website for more.