KORG Releases a Mono/Poly for iOS

KORG iMono/Poly | 4VCO SYNTHESIZER

Published on Aug 22, 2017 Korg

Update: video added above.

iTunes:
KORG iMono/Poly By KORG INC.

"*** Special Sale for a limited time to celebrate the debut of KORG iMono/Poly (33% OFF) until Sep 30! ***

Reviving a classic KORG analog synthesizer.

The iconic 4VCO synthesizer, reborn on iOS.

The Mono/Poly analog synthesizer appeared in 1981 at the same time as the acclaimed Polysix. Not only was it a fat-sounding four-VCO monophonic synthesizer, it featured a revolutionary design that allowed it to also be used as a four-voice polyphonic synthesizer, which helped cement its legendary status.

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Korg Mono/Poly Arpeggiator Part 1

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"ein wenig schrauben an den Knöpfen!"
Googlish: "a little screw on the knobs!" :)

Korg Mono/Poly Arpeggiator Part 2


"und wieder ein wenig drehen an den Knöpfen.Startsequence ist der Sound vom JP8080.Dann läuft nur der Arpeggiator vom Mono/Poly"
Googlish: "and again a little twist to the Knöpfen.Startsequence is the sound of JP8080.Dann the arpeggiator only runs from Mono / Poly"

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Introducing the KORG multi/poly Synthesizer

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Priced at $899.99 USD. Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"The KORG multi/poly synthesizer, inspired by the legendary Mono/Poly, blends the rich, classic warmth of analog sound with cutting-edge digital flexibility. Powered by KORG's next-generation analog modeling technology, it offers a unique mix-and-match multi-synthesis approach, allowing you to combine parameters from classic analog synths like oscillators, filters, envelopes, and portamentos, providing endless creative possibilities for sound designers and musicians alike.

Its Virtual Voice Cards recreate the nuanced characteristics of analog synths, such as Pitch Drift, while advanced modulation options like Layer Rotate (round-robin with Programs), Kaoss Physics (pad gestures for modulation), and Motion Sequencing 2.0 (complex per-voice motion with multi-lanes) enable deep, immersive sound design. Building on the legacy of the Mono/Poly, the multi/poly delivers big, dynamic sounds with modular-derived experimental features, offering an unmatched sound experience that bridges the best of vintage and modern synthesis, pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration.

Music track featured in this video was created using the multi/poly by Natalie Chami aka TALsounds www.talsounds.com"

KORG MULTIPOLY Review // vs modwave & more // 70 presets // multi/poly tutorial

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Details follow.
(click the pics for full size shots).

"Amazing analog sounds that only digital can provide

Inspired by the legendary KORG Mono/Poly, the new KORG multi/poly analog modeling synthesizer delivers breathtaking analog sounds combined with extraordinary digital power and flexibility.

The original Mono/Poly boasted an unusually rich sound from its four stacked oscillators, as well as unique, experimental features like flexible x-mod and sync routing and round-robin oscillator triggering. Previously only attainable in large modular systems, the Mono/Poly delivered these features in a compact, user-friendly instrument.

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"Dark Time "

YouTube via Korgator | January 06, 2011 |

"and here the connection

1.Korg Mono Poly Trigger In - Dark Time Sequencer Gate Out
2.Korg Mono Poly CV In - Dark Time CV I Out
3.Korg Mono Poly VCF In - Dark Time CV II Out
Step 1 - 8 Oscilator1-4 Korg Mono Poly (upper Row)
Step 9 - 16 VCF Korg Mono Poly (lower Row)
I play the Keybord from Korg Mono Poly"

Introducing Korg multi/poly native Software Edition

KORG · multi/poly native Demo Sounds

Details follow. Demo available here.

Amazing analog sounds that only digital can provide - now in your DAW.

Inspired by the legendary KORG Mono/Poly, the new KORG multi/poly analog modeling synthesizer delivers breathtaking analog sounds combined with extraordinary digital power and flexibility. It's already garnering acclaim as one of the best synths of the year.

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Introducing the multi/poly module: Next-Level Analog Modeling

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"The multi/poly module brings the acclaimed power and versatility of the multi/poly synthesizer to a rack-mountable design, perfect for modern studio setups. Featuring redesigned, incredible-sounding filters and oscillators, this module pushes the boundaries of analog modeling to new depths."

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Korg Announces Mono/Poly for Propellerhead's Reason

"Korg Announces Mono/Poly for Propellerhead's Rack Extension Plugin Format for Reason

MELVILLE, NY, June 21st, 2013 - Korg's original Mono/Poly, released in 1981, was a monophonic/polyphonic behemoth that was popular worldwide. It provided four oscillators, a resonant filter, dual EGs and Modulation Generators, plus 4-way Synchro and Cross Modulation capability for creating aggressive and signature tonal effects. Mono/Poly was reborn as software as part of Korg's Legacy Collection - Analog Edition 2007.

The new Mono/Poly for Reason is a software version specially developed for Propellerhead's Rack Extension Plugin format for Reason. In addition to faithfully replicating the original sounds, the Mono/Poly for Reason also adds enhancements such as 128-voice polyphony (max), up to 16-voice unison, Mono/Poly up to date for use in modern music production.

Beyond perfectly reproducing the original, this version of Mono/Poly also greatly extends its sound-creating potential. An eight virtual patch matrix lets users route 159 modulation sources to modulate 35 destinations for creating complex, diverse sounds. Two integrated multi-effects and an arpeggiator deliver modern performance power and flexibility.

The software interface provides reorganized knobs and switches that resurrect the MonoPoly in a contemporary "rack-mountable" form for intuitive operation and sound-creating versatility.

Mono/Poly for Reason will be available for download at Propellerhead's web-shop shop.propellerheads.se on June 20th for U.S $49.00. Additional product information can be found at: www.korg.com/MonoPolyforReason"

Korg Mono/Poly | Four Play

Published on Jul 13, 2019 Alex Ball

"This is a synth I've been wanting to demo for a long time and it didn't disappoint.

The Korg Mono/Poly was released in 1981 and is the somewhat quirky sibling of the Polysix.

It's essentially a 4 oscillator monosynth with different waves, footings and volumes available on each oscillator. There's two independent LFOs, two envelopes, cross mod, oscillator sync, a 4-pole low pass filter that can self oscillate, pwm, detune, portamento, an arpeggiator, CV/trigger in and out and a couple of assignable wheels.

However...things then get very interesting in the "key assign mode" as this is where the "Mono" and "Poly" parts of the Mono/Poly are found. You can play monophonically with just one oscillator triggered or you can select 'unison' and have all four oscillators triggered simultaneously. Combined with whatever waves and footings you've selected on each oscillator this can get interesting.

In Poly mod you can have one oscillator per note with up to four-note polyphony OR select 'unison' and the oscillator count automatically changes dependent upon how many notes you're playing so that all four oscillators always sound.

The arpeggiator can behave in Mono or Poly modes too, which I utilised in my track.

With one vca and envelope there isn't individual note articulation when playing polyphonically so this is a paraphonic setup (tips hat to Marc D). There is a note damp switch to help (a little) with that.

I also have a Korg VCF FK-1 Synthe module in the studio at the moment which is a filter and envelope follower from the 700 series synths that Korg made into a stand-alone unit with a wah-style foot pedal in 1975. I ran my guitar takes through it which isn't captured on camera as it's happening on the floor by my feet.

Gear used:
Korg Mono/Poly (1981)
Ibanez Jem 7DBK (2002)
Korg VCF FK-1 (1975)
Fender Blues Junior II mic'd with SM57
Oberheim DXa (1984)
Sequential Circuits Drumtraks (1984)
Vocal "dahs" recorded with a C414s

Mixed by Jakob Ole at Sonic Peak Studios.
Instagram.com/sonicpeak

Social:
Instagram.com/alexballmusic"

Patchman Music Mono/Poly Volume 1 Soundbank Demo

Patchman Music

Patchman Music Mono/Poly Volume 2 Soundbank Demo


"Complete details on this Patchman Music soundbank along with a patch listing, and Paypal order button can be found at the link below...

https://www.patchmanmusic.com/korgMon...

This is a special wind controller / breath controlled soundbank designed by Patchman Music for the Korg Mono/Poly and iMono/Poly soft synth and iPhone / iPad app. The sounds you are hearing in this demo are completely responsive to the player's breath. They are being played by a MIDI wind controller. The same responsiveness can be obtained with keyboard players when using a breath controller. A wind controller or breath controller is required for these sounds to work.

Every sound in this Mono/Poly Patchman Music wind controller soundbank is recorded in this extended 17 minute audio demo. This demo was recorded directly into Apple Logic from just one instance of the Korg Mono/Poly softsynth with NO ADDED EFFECTS. Everything you hear in this audio demo is exactly what comes out of the output of your computer or iOS device running the Korg Mono/Poly soft synth- effects and all!! These clips were played live with a wind controller by wind controller guru Matt Traum."

Korg SQ-1 demo Korg Mono/Poly - Korg Prohecy

Published on Feb 16, 2015 Nicolas Silesi

"Korg Mono/Poly and Korg Prohecy sequenced together by the little SQ1 via CV, Gate and MIDI. This is part 1 of a series on SQ1."

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KORG MONO/POLY SOUND CHART

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"KORG MONO/POLY SOUND CHART! The ORIGINAL BOARD
(Comes with every new Mono Poly.)
To be placed on the Mono Poly (Aid to programming.)
Year 1982
IN GOOD CONDITION. (1 fold upper part for reading)
Size 41.5cm X 72.5cm.

Who has not bought a new or used Mono/Poly in its original box without having this document which does not appear during resales today? And yet it is super useful for programming sounds.
For each type of sound, place all the buttons and cursors on the colored indexes on A: BRASS, B: SYNC SWEEP, C: KING GONG D: STEELS DRUMS, E: SYNTHE GUITAR, F: BOWED VIOLIN....
Don't search! These cues are not on the synth!
It's simple and effective to approach a desired sound ..
It's a real plus when you sell or own a KORG MONO/POLY!"

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Korg Legacy Analog Edition 2007

Title link takes you to the press release in German, Google translated here.

"With the new KORG Legacy Collection - similar to edition 2007 (AE07) KORG starts perpendicularly into the new year 2007! The tradition always in the field of vision offers KORG with the similar to edition 2007 the legendary KORG mono/Poly, a classical author of the similar Synthesizerära, which brilliert with authentic sound quality however many new features and possibilities.

Technically the electronic is based mono/Poly on KORG' s of revolutionary CMT software, which considers all aspects of the original contrary to many other imitations, which emulate only the output signal, actually: The transistors, condensers, resistances and the other construction units as well as their specific peculiarities. Perfection in the smallest detail!

Thus also „the new " mono/Poly is “a genuine” original, whose sound offers the full range at warmth and pressure, like already the classical model.

In addition the mono/Poly of the similar to edition offers 2007 still another 128-stimmige Polyfonie and many new sound possibilities owing to two additional, independent MDE-X of effects, as well as four external sources of modulation. The Voice structure with 4 VCO' s, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 2 EEC' s, 2 mg' s and altogether 256 Preset sounds does not leave desires open!

The new similar to edition 2007 contain beside the fire-new mono/Poly also the MS-20 and Polysix which are based on CMT technology, which represent a outstanding addition of the KORG Legacy Collection.

The new similar to edition 2007 like their other KORG counterparts the current Synchrosoft license technology, which Autorisationen can supplement existing KLC RTAS and KLC-DE registrations to already, needs.

KORG Legacy Collection - similar to edition 2007 is available for the following computer platforms:

Mac OS X (PowerPC /I ntelMac universal Binary), Windows XP

Condition alone; Mac VST/AU/RTAS, Windows VST/RTAS"

via sequencer.de. The US Korg site is still counting down. About 10 minutes to go as of this post.

Korg Mono/Poly Samples

Two Korg Mono/Poly Samples.


One of my favorite Mono/Poly shots. Via the Zen Mono/Poly site.

http://www.retrosynth.com/tracks/joe_erwin_zippity.mp3
"The following tune was done by friend Joe Erwin on a Mono/Poly multritracked on a Tascam DA-88. I think this is circa 1998." Via Cary Roberts.

http:// www.baward.plus.com/mp3/MP4.mp3
I am jumping on this one a bit late (DSL has been down) but here's another example of the Mono/Poly solo which I originally I posted last year. 5 minutes of noodling, me getting carried away with the arpeggiator and lots of modulation options, as it is so easy to do. That's a Stage Echo tape delay it's routed through.
Ben
Korg Kornucopia - analogue synthesizers

Korg MonoPoly Demo & YMO Day Tripper

YouTube via naokidel | January 29, 2009

"最近、オークションで手に入れました。
さすがに４VCOで、太い音が出ます。
クロスモジュレーションも強烈です。"

Googlish:
"Recently, I got at auction.
4VCO Indeed, I get the deep sound.
Cross-modulation is strong too."

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"Soaring" with Roland SH-101 and Korg Mono/Poly

Published on Jan 6, 2020 Machiwoomiapoo

"'Soaring' with Roland SH-101 and Korg Mono/Poly
This is my first tune with the Korg Mono/Poly. I used different timbres for the 4 poly voices offered on the Mono/Poly then I put a little SH-101 echo on the main phrase. I added some effects with the eventide pedals. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe, share, and let me know what you think. Take care and have a Happy New Year! Sam."

Korg Mono/Poly w/ Tubbutec ModPoly Midi Mod SN 373495

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"Excellent sounding and working example of Korg's Mono/Poly. This one was just cleaned internally, calibrated and has a fresh midi kit installed from ModPoly.

A true classic of the late pre-MIDI era, the Korg Mono/Poly is a four oscillator monster, which can be used in a variety of voice modes. The spec on paper for the Mono/Poly is pretty amazing: four oscillators, two LFOs, two ADSRs, poly, unison, and chord memory modes, arpeggiator, and the tremendous cross modulation and frequency modulation section. The sound is rich, detailed, and expressive.

Cosmetically the graphics and paint are sharp and clean with nothing out of the ordinary, wood sides show average wear and tear.

Serial no. 373495"

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Korg Mono/Poly Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/MIDIPoly MIDI Kit SN 378305

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"Very clean early 80's Korg Mono/Poly. It is in remarkable condition for its age with only a few minor marks/ indentations/ flaking vinyl on the sides, bottom edge, and front panel. There is no sun damage to the knobs as you normally see. The screws (except for a couple on the back of the synth) still have that original shine. The white Korg logo on the back is very clean and shiny. The front corners are not all chipped up as you normally see on these synths. For the most part it looks nearly brand new. Please see photos for details.

The synth is functioning as it should. All keys play the correct notes, all sliders function, all knobs work and aren't scratchy, the keyboard scaling and filter are correctly calibrated. Voltage is standard US voltage. There are no issues with the functionality of the synth.

The synth comes with the original manual, original patch sheets manual, and a rare overlay that I assume was used in stores to show the capabilities of the synth. I believe I also have the original box somewhere in a storage closet. I keep everything! If I have it, and I can find it, I'll include it in the auction but will ship it double-boxed to preserve the collector value of the synth.

A MIDIpolis MIDIpoly MIDI kit has been professionally installed in this Mono/Poly to allow it to be controlled externally using a MIDI sequencer or computer. The kit is completely reversible (no soldering) and all parts that were removed will be included in the supplied plastic case. I'm not sure why you would want to reverse the kit though. The MIDIpoly kit brings the Mono/Poly into the modern age and makes it a much more useful synth. All the original functions of the Mono/Poly are kept. The following functions are added:

- Key notes are sent and received as MIDI on the selected MIDI channel
- VCO's can be triggered individually by velocity
- Notes generated by the arpeggiator are also sent as MIDI
- Received Pitch Bend MIDI data alters pitch bend
- Received Modulation CC MIDI messages alter filter cutoff
- Received Portamento Time CC MIDI messages switch portamento on/off
- A new sample and hold modulation can be routed
- Keyboard action is significantly improved
- The EFFECTS button now does not reset the key assign mode to unison
- Arpeggio can be synced to MIDI clock (various clock settings)"

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KORG MONOPOLY - HQ DEMO synthesizer 1981 Korg Mono Poly

KORG MONOPOLY Analog Synth DEMO | Mono Poly

YouTube Uploaded by AnalogAudio1 on Feb 7, 2010

"The Korg MonoPoly came out 1981 and was the last analogue monophonic synthesizer from Korg. Actually, the MonoPoly is a monophonic synth - but you can play it polyphonically, too - if necessary.

The Korg/Mono Poly is a very flexible synthesizer: It has 4 oscillators, oscillator sync, cross modulation, PWM, 24 dB Filter, 2 ADSR envelopes, 2 LFO's with many waveforms, ARPEGGIATOR, CHORD MEMORY and portamento.

It is built around SSM chips like the Korg Polysix. I think, with the MONOPOLY Korg wanted to produce a synth as an alternative to the Minimoog and Sequential Circuits Pro One.

The most characteristic thing on the MonoPoly is the arpeggiator, when it triggers the oscillators in poly-mode. Every step of the arpeggiator triggers a different oscillator - unique patterns can be produced.

The MonoPoly sounds great - it produces fat basses and leads - but also FX sounds, bells, like you can hear in the video.

I played the Korg MonoPoly sometimes with a Roland DEP-5 for delay effects and a Lexicon MPX-500 for reverbs."

Korg Mono/Poly w/ MIDI

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"This fabulous Korg Mono/Poly has had MIDI In & Out ports professionally fitted!

The Mono/Poly is famous for its excellent arpeggiator, which has the ability to cycle through each of its 4 VCOs, creating weaving and evolving rhythms. With MIDI installed into this Mono/Poly, you can easily sync the arpeggiator to tempo, opening all sorts of possibilities. 😻

This Mono/Poly also has had an IEC (standard kettle cord) power supply fitted. (Most of the Mo/Pos you can get on ebay are spec'd for Japanese Voltage and require a step-down transformer to use in Australia and elsewhere)"

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Korg Mono/Poly arpeggios

Published on Dec 15, 2017 Sequenox

"Korg Mono/Poly arpeggios with Strymon Big Sky reverb"

Korg Mono Poly Mono/Poly arpeggio riff

Published on Dec 15, 2017 Sequenox

"Analogue goodness from 1982 Japan!"