NEW KORG GEAR: microKORG XL SYNTHESIZER/VOCODER

I just ran across the exciting news on The MatrixSynth Blog that there will be new KORG gear. Matrixsynth is a great blog to check if your into synths and gear. Supposedly we should be expecting a new MicroKorg in 2009. Here are the details.....



""The microKORG range expands with a new big brother to mega selling microKORG synth

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 is available; 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. Welcome the microKORG XL

Main features
New vintage design is both fresh and nostalgic.
Korg's renowned MMT Multi Modeling Technology, optimized for the microKORG XL.
Sixteeen 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."

Full details over at the MatrixSynth
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