This is a list of products manufactured by Korg Incorporated, a Japanese company that produces electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners.
1960s 1963 Donca-Matic DA-20: Rhythm machine, first product.
1966 Donca-Matic DE-20: Fully electronic rhythm machine.
1967 Korg Mini Pops: Fully electronic rhythm machine.
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1970s 1970 Korg Prototype No.1: Synthesizer organ prototype, developed by Fumio Mieda
1972 Korg KORGUE: Synthesizer organ product
1973 Korg miniKORG 700: First Korg synthesizer
1974 Korg miniKORG 700S: 2VCO version of miniKORG 700 Korg MAXI KORG 800DV: Dual voice synthesizer
1975 Korg 900PS: Preset synthesizer Korg SB-100: Bass keyboard synthesizer Korg WT-10: World's first hand-held electronic tuner
1976 Korg PE-2000/PE-1000: Full polyphonic preset synthesizers
1977 Korg 770: Successor of Korg 700S (2VCO + Ring modulator). Korg M-500 Micro Preset: Preset synthesizer Korg PS-3100/PS-3200/PS-3300: World's first full polyphonic patchable synthesizers
1978 MS-10/MS-20/MS-50/SQ-10: MS series semi-modular synthesizer system Korg VC-10 Vocoder
1979-80 Korg Sigma, Lambda, Delta Korg Rhythm 55 (KR-55), advanced drum machine with 96 presets. Featured a swing function and a mixer for the individual drum sounds and a footswitch for start/stop and intro/fill.
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1980s
1980 Korg CX-3: One of the first Hammond B-3 clonewheel organs. It earned especially high marks for its authentic simulation of the B-3's Leslie rotating speaker, a nearly inseparable part of the original instrument's sound. An updated model called the New CX-3 was released in 2000, and uses sample-based technology, as opposed to the original's analog emulation. Both incarnations of the instrument feature a double-manual version called the BX-3. The first-generation models also included an output for the instrument to hook up to a real Leslie speaker. Korg Trident: At the time of its release, the Trident was the flagship of Korg's lineup. It was divided into three distinct sections – polysynth, brass and strings – and featured an on-board flanger, a rarity for any synth at the time. The Trident was capable of eight notes of polyphony, and featured a 16-program memory. An upgraded version became available in 1982.
1981 The Korg Polysix is a 61-key, six-voice programmable synthesizer. It was released to compete with Roland's Juno-6 synth, and both keyboards shared similar features, such as a built-in chorus unit and an arpeggiator. However, the Polysix offered memory for patch storage, and its chorus unit was a fully-fledged analog delay unit capable of phaser and "ensemble" effects. The instrument was recreated in a virtual version, the PolysixEX for Korg's Legacy Collection, and is also available as an add-on for the OASYS synth. It is also one of the included synth engines with the Kronos line of synths. Korg Mono/Poly
1982 Korg KPR-77: Analog drum machine. Korg Poly-61: The successor of the Polysix with digitally controlled analog oscillators; Korg's first "knobless" synthesizer. Shortly before it was discontinued, a MIDI version known as the Poly-61M was released.
1983 Korg Poly-800: The first fully programmable synthesizer that sold for less than $1000, notable for using digitally controlled analog oscillators and sharing a single filter for all eight voices. The second-generation Mk II model added a digital delay section. Was also released in a module version, the EX-800. The Korg SAS-20 was Korg's first arranger keyboard. A built-in computer analyzed the melody played on the keyboard, and generated a complex accompaniment. This was the world's first auto-accompaniment function of this kind added to a keyboard. Also, a more traditional chord recognition system was included.
1984 Korg RK-100: MIDI remote keyboard/keytar
1985 Korg MR-16: PCM-based digital drum machine, with dedicated outputs for each drum voice. It has been used by Aphex Twin Korg DW-6000: Six-voice polyphonic, user selected two digital waveforms out of 8 total. Used an analog filter. Korg DW-8000: Eight-voice polyphonic, user selected two digital waveforms out of 16 total. Used an analog filter. Was also released in a rack-mount version, the EX-8000. Korg DDM-110 SuperDrums and Korg DDM-220 SuperPercussion: Low-cost digital drum machines
1986 Korg DSS-1: Korg's first sampling keyboard with two oscillators per voice (eight voices) and superb filters. Offered additive synthesis, waveform drawing and effects, with superb analog filters. Korg DDD-1: Sampling drum machine. Korg DVP-1: Vocoder, Pitch Shifter, Harmonizer, and Digital Synth Sound Module. Three-space rack unit.
1987 Korg DS-8: Expandable FM synthesizer. This synthesizer was powered by Yamaha's second-generation 4-operator FM engine. Korg DSS-1 Sound Library: sound cards for Korg DSS-1 Korg DSM-1 is the rack module version of the DSS-1. It offered additive synthesis, waveform drawing and effects. Total: 16 voices, single oscillator, doubled RAM from DSS-1, also contained superb analog filters. Korg 707: Expandable FM synthesizer. This synthesizer was powered by Yamaha's second-generation 4-operator FM engine
1988 DRM-1. 16 bits. Drums station with 8 triggers and 8 individual outputs and L-R. 2 bd, 2 snare, 1 rimshot, chs, plates and congas. Korg M1: PCM sample based dual oscillator synth engine, with built-in effects, sequencer and drum machine, the M1 introduced many to the concept of a music workstation, a keyboard that could handle live performance, MIDI, sequencing, expandable sound banks, effects, and more in a single package. The best-selling synthesizer of all time (with 250,000 units sold worldwide, as a single model). Incredibly realistic sounds made possible by using rich samples of acoustic and electric instruments as initial sound source (vs.simple sine, saw and square waves used before) and applying full synthesizer processing chain (filters, modulators, effects, etc.).
1989 Korg T series (T1/T2/T3): Some improvements over the M1 with added features.
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1990s 1990 Korg Wavestation: Vector synthesis and advanced Wave sequencing. Co-designed by Sequential Circuits founder Dave Smith. KORG hired Dave Smith and some of his engineers when Sequential went bankrupt in 1987. Korg SoundLink SL-100C/M/S: Production quality DAW (digital audio workstation) system
1991 Korg 01/W: PCM rompler with more waveforms and effects than the M1. The 01-series was the first Korg workstation to employ their new Ai2 Synthesis engine. 01/w was produced in 4 model range: the 88-key 01/W ProX; the 61-key 01/W and its floppy disk-enabled cousin, 01/Wfd; 76-key 01/W-Pro and a rack-mount 01R/W. The series also started model naming system that lasted till the end of Triton line production, with standard model (61-key), Pro (76-key) and ProX (88-key with piano-style weighted keyboard). Korg Wavestation EX Upgraded Wavestation with additional waves (samples) and effect programs. Korg Wavestation A/D A rack version of the Wavestation EX with analog audio inputs that can be incorporated in wave sequences. Korg S3 Rhythm Workstation: 8-pad sequencing drum machine.
1992 Korg Wavestation SR A 1 unit rack version of the Wavestation, emphasizing the preset sound library.
1993 Korg X3 / Korg X2 / Korg X3R: Music Workstation Korg i3 Interactive Music Workstation: Korg introduced its first professional arranger in 1993 with the i3 model, a more professional-level arranger that used the same AI2 sound engine as Korg's pro synthesizer line. The i3 also included a multitrack MIDI sequencer in addition to the auto-accompaniment styles and arrangements, large graphical display, improved chord recognition, and the new Backing Sequence feature, which facilitated creation of new songs based on styles.
1994 Korg WAVEDRUM: DSP percussion instrument based on State Variable technology and multiple synthesis algorithms. Korg X5: 61-key, 32-voice AI2, 16-part multitimbral with General MIDI Korg 05R/W: 32-voice AI2 half-rack synth module with General Midi. Rack version of the X5. Korg i2: Korg introduced the i2, an improved i3 with a 76-note keyboard and a new piano sound.
1995 Korg i1: In 1995 a further improved version of i3 was introduced: the Korg i1, that included an 88-note weighted keyboard, a larger piano sample, and built-in speakers. Korg i4S: The i4S (where "S" stays for "Speakers"). An i3-type keyboard with a slightly reduced feature set, but with built-in speakers. Korg i5S: The i5S was a scaled-down version of the i4S, with a plastic chassis and a reduced set of features. Some new sounds and styles were added. Korg i5M: An arranger module called i5M was also introduced, with specifications similar to the i5S, but with no keyboard, amplification, or joystick. Newly added traditional styles and sounds (shared with the i5S) particularly appealed to accordionists. Korg ih: In 1995, the ih introduced the "ih Interactive Vocal Harmony" feature that allowed for creation of vocal harmonies based on the input from a microphone, starting from chords played live in Style mode, or recorded in a Song's track. Korg Prophecy: One of the first physical modeling as well as virtual analog synthesizers. The Prophecy was monophonic and featured a unique cylindrical modulation wheel with integrated ribbon controller. Korg Trinity: This very successful workstation was the first to feature a large touch-screen as part of the front panel user interface, a feature that continued on Korg's flagship pro synth and arranger lines, and even on some of their digital multitrack recorders. Korg X5D/X5DR: X5DR is the half-rack version. It is similar to an 05R/W, but with 64-note polyphony (instead of 32) and an additional set of patches.
1996 Korg N364/264: Introduced RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording)
1996-97 Korg Soundlink Digital Recording System: consists of 168RC 8-bus digital console (1996), 880 D/A & 880 A/D converter, 1212 I/O card (1997), RM8 reference monitor (designed by Boston Acoustics), Trinity Pro X (HDR option), etc .
1997 Korg Z1: The Z1 carried concepts first heard on the Prophecy further, introducing Korg's Multi-Oscillator Synthesis System (MOSS), which produced sounds via dozens of different synthesis methods, including analog modeling and physical modeling. Korg D8: The D8 was a Korg's first retail model of integrated digital recording studio package, with 16 bit @ 44.1 kHz, 8 track, and stereo digital effects. Following products were: D16 (1999), D12 (2000), D1600 (2000), D1200 (2002), D32XD/D16XD (2003), D3200 (2005), and compact D4 (2005), etc. Korg iX300: The iX300 Interactive Music Workstation was introduced with new sounds and more than 100 styles. This model did not have built-in speakers. Korg NS5R: A half-rack AI2 module with 64-note polyphony and a large LCD. Similar to the N364, but lacking RPPR or a sequencer. Toneworks-Guitar Effects and processors AX300G – Modeling Signal Processor for Guitar AX300B – Modeling Signal Processor for Bass Guitar
1998 Korg iS40: iS40 included new sounds (among them, a new stereo piano sample), new styles (128), and several new features. Keyboard Sets allowed for immediate recalling of keyboard track settings. Korg iS50: iS50 was the low cost version of iS40, with a slightly reduced feature set.
Korg i30: The i30 Interactive Music Workstation was introduced, claiming to be the first arranger featuring a Touch Screen Display. This model was speakerless, had 64 notes of polyphony, and more sounds than the iS40. Korg TR-Rack: The TR-Rack is a 1U rack module version of the Korg Trinity. It lacks any expansion slots, but has a larger internal sample ROM than the original Trinity. Korg N5: The N5 was introduced as a keyboard version of the Korg NS5R sound module without expansion slot.