The microSTATION is designed to meet the needs of both the bedroom songwriter and the accomplished keyboardist, offering incredible portability and the stunning sound of Korg's EDS-i synth engine.
The compact microSTATION features KORG's 61-key Natural Touch mini keyboard, several effects, dual arpeggiators, and an in-built 16-track sequencer to transform musical ideas into polished productions.
Features Include:
•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.
Specifications- Keyboard: 61 mini-key Natural Touch keyboard; Velocity-sensing
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Programs: 512 Programs / 480 Preloaded
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Combinations: 384 Combinations / 256 Preloaded
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Drum Kits: 48 Drum Kits / 25 Preloaded
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GM Sound set: 256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs
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Modes: Combination, Program, Sequencer, Global/Media
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System: EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)
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Preset PCM: 49 MB (when calculated as 16-bit linear data) / 360 multisamples, 484drum samples (including 24 stereo)
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Maximum Polyphony: 120 Voices max, single mode, 60 voices max, double mode
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Oscillators: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported, 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
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Filters: Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
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Modulation: For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers, In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators
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Combinations: 16 Timbres, Up to sixteen timbres, keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade, and modifications to the program setting via the Tone Adjust function
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Drum Kits: Stereo and mono drumsamples, 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).
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5 Insert Effects: In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out
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2 Master Effects: Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out
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1 Total Effect
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Effects types: 134 types (Usable as insert, master, or total effect; however, double-size effects cannot be used as the Total Effect.)
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Modulation: Dynamic modulation, tempo sync delay, LFO
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Effects Control Bus: Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.
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Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiators
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Program mode: One arpeggiator available
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Combination and Sequencer modes: Two arpeggiators available
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Arpeggio Patterns: 5 preset; 640 user arpeggi