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Korg heads back to the ‘90s and ‘80s as it adds microKorg, Electribe and Kaoss Pad plugins to version 4 of its software collection

Korg today introduced Korg Collection 4, an updated version of its virtual instrument collection that adds software versions of the classic microKorg synthesizer, Electribe-R drum synth and Kaoss Pad effects processor. The three Korg products can now be used in your DAW.

The Korg Collection is now a synthesizer suite of 11 synthesizers, 2 effects processors, and 1 drum machine in total, including the famous M1, TRITON, Wavestation, iMono/Poly, Polysix, ARP Odyssey, Triton , Prophecy and miniKorg 700s synthesizers.

Version 4 has its sights set on the ‘90s and ‘80s, with 2002’s microKorg being the most notable addition. The plugin emulates the “sound, behaviour and look” of the original, including its analogue modelling oscillator, filter and amp sections. The effects section, arpeggiator and – of course – the vocoder are here, too, though the iconic gooseneck microphone doesn’t come included.

The Electribe-R is based on iElectribe for iPad, which landed in 2010, but offers expanded beat modes and the effects and step sequencer from both 1999’s Electribe-R hardware and the subsequent mkII version. All the preset data from the iOS versions is here, too.

Finally, the much-loved Kaoss Pad – which we originally saw in 1999 – makes an appearance. This gives you your first opportunity to go under the hood and look at the “complex internal structure” of this dynamic effects processor, but retains the pad control surface that made it so intuitive and easy to use.

What’s new in Korg Collection 4:

• microKORG for Mac/Win fully recreates the sound, behavior, and look of the original “microKORG”. It reproduces not only the analog modeling oscillator, filter, and amp sections, but also the effects section and arpeggiator. The vocoder function, which was one of the main features of the original “microKORG,” has also been reproduced.
• Electribe-R for Mac/Win is based on the “iELECTRIBE for iPad” released in 2010, but has expanded the beat modes and effects of the step sequencer to include the original “ELECTRIBE-R” and “ELECTRIBE-R mkII” as well as all the preset data from the “iELECTRIBE for iPad” and “ELECTRIBE for iPhone”.
• Kaoss Pad for Mac/Win brings the Kaoss pad effects processor to your DAW, maintaining the interface that prioritizes ease of use, with “touch pad control” at the forefront of the interface.

Korg Collection 4 Audio Demos:

KORG Collection 4 is available now, with an intro discount of 50% off through November 30, 2022. Find out more on the Korg website and upgrade pricing.

Sinevibes has released Dipole 2, a Multi-Engine effect that they call “the tastiest flanger effect” for Korg synthesizers; Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD, NTS-1

Dipole is a through-zero flanger plugin for the Korg prologue, minilogue xd and NTS-1. It combines two delay lines, with one able to run earlier or later in time relatively to the other, plus a switching feedback signal routing. Right around the zero time difference between the delays, this algorithm produces a “jet fly-by” effect with positive feedback – or full sound cancellation with negative feedback.

Dipole With Elektron Digitakt:

Dipole With Roland SP 404 mkII:

Features:

• Studio-grade DSP algorithms, calibrated specifically for KORG’s hardware platform.
• IBuilt-in lag filters for noise-free, ultra-smooth parameter adjustment.
• Optimized for maximum performance and stability on each individual device type.

Dipole is available now for $19.

Korg takes the Minilogue polysynth to deep, dark places with a new limited edition Bass version.

Korg has introduced the Minilogue Bass, a style variation of the original Minilogue analog synthesizer. The Bass version features “inverted red and black keys and a liquid swirl design front panel”.

If that isn’t enough for you, how about 100 new sounds, 40 of which have been designed specifically for bass by a team comprising pro bassists and programmers? You also have space for 100 user programs.

Audio Demos:

What Korg say about the Minilogue Bass:

“Get juice and squelch. Throbbing Drive. Greasy fatness. Liquid ooze. And all in genuine analog warmth and studio quality clarity.

KORG’s minilogue – with its completely unique analog signal path, compact format, easy-to-play slim keys, and extensive sound capabilities – is one of the most popular, best selling synthesizers in music history.

Now welcome the incredible limited edition minilogue bass; designed and voiced to add inspirational bass into your music.

minilogue bass features programs created by a specially selected group of bass playing and programming pros from around the world so you get a big variety of rich, analog synth bass sounds that will inspire you and help your music stand out.”

If you’d forgotten, the Minilogue is a 4-voice analogue polysynth with two VCOs, a VCF, two EGs, a VCA and an LFO. There are eight voice modes – poly, duo, unison, mono, chord, delay, arp and sidechain – an oscilloscope that ‘visualises’ your sound, and a 16-step polyphonic note and motion sequencer. Connectivity options include MIDI, USB MIDI and Audio Sync.

The Minilogue Bass’s striking front panel is made of 2mm sand-blasted aluminium, and there’s a red-coloured wood rear panel. Korg claims that the metal shaft chassis-mounted potentiometers and rubber-coated knobs make the synth suitable for life on the road, and you can load existing Minilogue patches – plus factory and bonus libraries – via the dedicated sound librarian.

The Minilogue Bass is a ‘limited-edition’ priced at $580/£649. Find out more on the Korg website.