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MusikMesse 2011

Korg Monotribe

Completely analog minisynth with 3-part drum machine, an 8-step sequencer, and Clock Sync Capabilities.

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I admit, there was quite some controversy as to the validity of the product when it's teaser adverts
started appearing on the iPhone's iElectribe App.
Now that everything is official, via Korg's website,
and Sonic-State's Gear Review, the details can be cherished. Features include all-analog components, an eight-step sequencer, as made famous by the Electribes series, that mimick the classic Roland TR boxes' step recording abilities. A single Oscillator
, with either Saw, Square, or Triangle modes. Said modes are available for the LFO as well. The unit
can be controlled and synced with a 15ms clock
pulse from a DAW, or other signal source. The
drum sounds are reminiscent of the TR-606, the CR-78 or somewhere in-between.

Korg Monotron

Battery-Operated analog microsynth with the legendary MS-20 analog filter.

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First announced at Frankfurt, Germany's Musikmesse, the annual show of upcoming musical gear, the Korg Monotron is now becoming an intregal part of many a musician's gear rig. Features include Korg's MS-20 Lowpass Filter, ribbon-controlled-pitch via included stylus and the ultimate in portability, relying on only six "AA" batteries for on-the-go operation.