Korg microSTATION

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Designed to satisfy the beginning musician or the accomplished keyboardist, the microSTATION offers unprecedented portability, the stunning sound of Korg's EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, plus new and easy-to-use sequencing tools. Audition riffs make finding just the right sound a breeze.

Main features
Lightweight, compact, and equipped with 61 mini-keys, the microSTATION travels easily and fits effortlessly into any home, stage, or studio workspace.

EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated) sound engine delivers high-quality sound in the tradition of KORG's flagship synthesizers.

Enjoy 480 outstanding, ready-to-use sounds including keyboard sounds, synth sounds, drums, leads, basses, etc. Tweak, edit, create and save up to 512 sound Programs.

256 dynamic Combinations place different sounds on different areas of the keyboard, or layer multiple sounds together for exciting performances right out of the box!

Find the right sound fast with eight quickly accessible categories; hundreds of Audition Riffs allow you to preview each sound.

A full General MIDI level 2 compatible soundset allows commercial and pre-made MIDI files to be played perfectly and instantly.

Designed for comfort and accuracy, our 61-key Natural Touch Mini Keyboard is highly expressive and supports serious playing.

Whether performing or composing, the on-board sequencer can be anything from an extra set of hands or a powerful drum machine up to a full-blown MIDI production suite.

Loop Recording, Grid Sequencing, Dual Arpeggiators, Template songs, and Auto Song Setup features make it easy for anyone to achieve professional results.

SD/SDHC card slot for convenient storage or your custom sounds and songs.

USB Type-B connector offers a direct MIDI connection to your computer.

Includes both stand-alone and plug-in microSTATION software for detailed sound editing on your computer; plug-in software is VST, AU, and RTAS compatible.
Perform and compose anytime, anywhere
At a size and price usually reserved for performance synthesizers, the compact and portable microSTATION none the less features our 61-key Natural Touch mini keyboard, numerous effects, dual arpeggiators, and a 16-track sequencer to transform musical ideas into polished productions wherever you are! New sequencer features such as Loop Recording and visual Grid Sequencing have been added to benefit the first-time user and to jump-start any type of music production. With so much power, the microSTATION is an ideal first keyboard, plus a welcome addition to any studio or keyboard rig.

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IN KEEPING with the spirit of Long & McQuade's impressive line of instruments, I have to say that having a very small yet surprisingly-versatile all-around electronic workstation like the Korg MicroSTATION is a dream; and so was having come across with the keyboard for the first time upon setting foot on L&M after almost a year's absence in music-making, having made the purchase from that day with a huge slice of reality. From the looks department, the instrument screams of 'home music studio' with ALMOST ALL the bells and whistles you would expect from Korg's Triton series of keyboards. BUT, upon closer inspection you'd be surprised to find out it carries the latest EDS-i synthesis format found on the heavier, more-costly M50 and the M3 Korg workstation; ALL in one literally easy-to-carry keyboard. And the surprise doesn't end there: for a mini 61-Key unit it's surprisingly responsive. Solos, backdrops, rhythms, orchestras... you name it. The keys, despite the obvious size, answer to your every touch; without the after-touch. And that is perhaps the ONLY drawback I see upon using the MicroSTATION. Having grown-up playing upright pianos way back since childhood to standard-size digital keyboards until this purchase, I have struggled - 'struggled...!' - for perhaps a month-or-so, On-Off, to get myself used with having the feel of playing either complete pieces, brief and extensive solos, or even short bursts of tunes on the 'mini-keys.' And 'that's the crux of the matter: one has to instil with oneself, and with huge patience, that playing the Korg MicroSTATION is entirely different from playing an acoustic piano or even at least a conventional 61-key portable fitted inside with small springs for after-touch; because THIS one I believe doesn't have any. Despite the keys' impressive responsiveness to touch, strength, and flexibility for which Korg is quite well-known for, the difference as per playing-feel between the MicroSTATION and perhaps almost virtually ANY other music workstation on the market today is as stark as Cole Porter's "Night And Day." In any case, all I can say is that if there's ONE very good reason for you now to buy a 54L-camping backpack -- a quite reasonable size for your Korg MicroSTATION Keyboard and all its gears, save for a kick-stand and an amp -- for all your 'strike-anywhere, any day, anyhow' music-fests, lounge gigs, dance-hall days, functions, house jams, recording sessions, concerts and mini-concerts; along with extra shirts, socks, and underwear included, GO get one. Because that's 'exactly' what I just did.
Posted by Gilbert on Jan 5, 2013
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