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Models

Analog Modeling Synthesizer

MS2000R (2000) — A rack-mounted analog modeling synthesizer , serving as the module version of the MS2000 keyboard.

Analog Synthesizers

miniKORG (1973) — Korg miniKORG 700 (1973) — the first sub-$1000 analog synth. 37 keys, 1 VCO, subtractive architecture. A foundational vintage monosynth.
miniKORG 700 — A compact, monophonic analog synthesizer that marked Korg’s entry into the synth market with hands-on sound creation and an unusual built-in speaker.
miniKORG 700S — A monophonic analog synthesizer released as an updated version of Korg's first mass-produced synth, offering expanded sound design with dual oscillators.
Minilogue — Korg Minilogue (2016) — 4-voice analog synth with 37 keys, wave shaping, and motion sequencer. Built for sound design, not presets.
Monologue — Korg Monologue (2017) — 25-key monophonic analog synth with VCOs, MS-20-style filter, motion sequencer, and OLED scope. Built for hands-on sound design.
Monotron — The Korg Monotron is an analog ribbon synthesizer released in 2010. The instrument is part of a product family that includes the Monotron Duo and Monotron
Monotron Delay — A battery-powered analog ribbon synthesizer with built-in Space Delay, part of Korg's compact Monotron series
Monotron Duo — A pocket-sized analog ribbon synthesizer with two VCOs and X-Mod circuitry
Poly 800 — Korg Poly-800 (1983) — 8-voice analog/DCO synth under $1000. Lightweight, portable, with step sequencer. Check battery compartment.
Trident — An 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with integrated synthesizer, brass, and strings sections, released in two distinct models.
Volca Bass — An analog bassline groovebox with three VCOs, released in April 2013, designed for deep, detuned bass tones and sequenced performance
Volca Keys — An analog lead synthesizer with 3-voice paraphonic synthesis, a 27-key keyboard, and built-in analog delay

Analog Synthesizers

700 (1974-1978) — A compact, single-oscillator monophonic analog synthesizer that marked Korg’s debut in the synth market.
Lambda (1979-1981) — A polyphonic string synthesizer with AI2 synthesis, 48 full-sized keys, and built-in speakers, released in 1979.
Mono/Poly (1981-1984) — A four-voice analog powerhouse with a chameleon-like voice architecture that delivered lush polyphony, snarling unison leads, and everything in between—before digital took over.
Monotribe (2011) — A single-voice analog groove-box with ribbon keyboard and Electribe-style sequencing, released as part of Korg's analog revival
MS-10 (1977-1983) — A compact analog monosynth from Korg’s foundational MS-series, built for raw sound creation with hands-on voltage control.
MS-20 (1978-1983) — A raw, patchable, semi-modular monosynth from Japan that didn’t just speak to musicians—it snarled.
Poly-61 (1982-1984) — A 6-voice programmable polyphonic synthesizer with DCO-based analog subtractive synthesis and touch-sensitive keyboard
Polysix (1981-1984) — A six-voice analog polyphonic synth with a cult-favorite chorus effect, the Polysix made lush, warm sounds accessible to working musicians when such luxuries were still a rarity.

Digital Synthesizers

DS-8 — A 61-key digital FM synthesizer released by Korg in 1987, featuring 8-voice polyphony and hands-on slider control for sound design
DW-6000 — A six-voice hybrid synthesizer combining digital waveforms with analog filters, released by Korg in 1985.
DW-8000 — A programmable digital waveform synthesizer released in 1985, combining digital oscillators with analog filters in a hybrid architecture
Kaossilator — A compact, handheld dynamic phrase synthesizer with 100 built-in programs spanning acoustic, percussion, and electronic sounds
M1 (1988-1995) — The Korg M1 wasn’t just a synthesizer—it was the Swiss Army knife of late-’80s music production, packing pristine PCM sounds, sequencing, and effects into one revolutionary box that became the backbon…
opsix — A 37-key altered FM synthesizer released by Korg in 2020 with touch-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and USB/MIDI connectivity
wavestate — A digital wave-sequencing synthesizer with 37 full-size synth-action keys and intelligent sound randomization

Digital Synthesizers

Prophecy (1995-1998) — A monophonic synthesizer using physical modeling and Korg's MOSS synthesis system, released in 1995.
Wavestation (1990-1994) — While others played back samples, the Wavestation made them <strong>move</strong>—introducing wave sequencing to craft evolving, cinematic soundscapes that redefined what digital synths could do.
Wavestation EX (1991-1994) — An enhanced version of the original Wavestation, this 61-key digital synthesizer expands on its predecessor with improved capabilities and live

Drum Machines

DDD-1 — A digital programmable drum machine with 14 velocity-sensitive pads and 18 internal sound sources, notable as Korg's first MIDI-equipped drum machine.
Volca Beats — An analog rhythm machine with a classic tone and Electribe-style 16-step sequencing.

Effects Processors

Kaoss Pad — A portable effects unit, sampler, and performance controller with an intuitive touchpad interface.

Groovebox

Electribe (1999-) — Korg Electribe (1999) groove machine with analog modeling, 16-part sequencing, and motion sequencing—compact, code-driven production for live performance.

Modular

Volca Modular — A monophonic semi-modular analog synthesizer using West Coast-style synthesis, released in 2019 and still in production.

Modules

M1R (1991-1995) — Rack-mount sound module version of the legendary M1 synthesizer

Organ

CX-3 — A dual-generation clonewheel organ: analog in 1979, digital revival in 2000, both designed to emulate the Hammond B3 with portable practicality

Rack Effects

8000 — A digital waveform synthesizer with analog filters, part of the 8000 series.

Synthesizer

MicroX — A 25-key synthesizer and USB MIDI controller with HI synthesis and 640 onboard programs

Synthesizer/Vocoder

microKORG — A compact synthesizer/vocoder released in 2002, known for its 37-key layout and advanced 8-band vocoder.

Workstation

Karma — A music workstation keyboard released in 2001, combining Triton-derived synthesis with algorithmic performance technology.
Kronos — Korg KRONOS X - MUSIC WORKSTATION (2012–2022): 73-key music workstation with nine sound engines, 200-note polyphony, and real-time audio processing. A studio powerhouse.
OASYS — A 61-key synthesizer with hybrid HI/AI2 sound generation, built-in speakers, and deep sound editing capabilities.
Trinity — A high-end music workstation that combined sampling, sequencing, and synthesis in one unit, succeeding the legendary M1
Triton Extreme — A 61-key synthesizer workstation with expanded ROM and twin tone generators for increased polyphony
Triton Le — A 61-key workstation synthesizer with 62-note polyphony and reduced expansion, built for performance at a lower price point.
Triton Studio — A production workstation released in 2002, featuring sample-based synthesis and built-in CD-RW drive.

Workstations

Electribe EM-1 — A music production station combining rhythm and synth sequencing, released in the early 2000s

Other Models

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01/Wpro — A 76-note digital synthesizer and workstation released by Korg in 1991, succeeding the M1 with expanded keyboard and
05R/W — A half-rack digital synthesizer module released in 1993, designed for General MIDI compatibility and multitimbral performance.
700 (1974-1978) — A compact, single-oscillator monophonic analog synthesizer that marked Korg’s debut in the synth market.
707 — A 49-key FM performing synthesizer released in 1987, designed for live use with a front-panel performance editor.
8000 — A digital waveform synthesizer with analog filters, part of the 8000 series.
BPX-3 — An analog bass synthesizer made in Japan during the 1970s, designed for use with electronic organs, synthesizers, or as a standalone bass unit.
BX3 — A dual-manual portable combo organ designed as a clone of the Hammond B-3, released in 1979.
CX-3 — A dual-generation clonewheel organ: analog in 1979, digital revival in 2000, both designed to emulate the Hammond B3 with portable practicality
DDD-1 — A digital programmable drum machine with 14 velocity-sensitive pads and 18 internal sound sources, notable as Korg's first MIDI-equipped drum machine.
DS-8 — A 61-key digital FM synthesizer released by Korg in 1987, featuring 8-voice polyphony and hands-on slider control for sound design
DSM-1 — A 12-bit digital sampling synthesizer module released in 1987 with up to 64 seconds of sampling time and 16-voice polyphony.
DSS-1 — A polyphonic sampling synthesizer with dual oscillators per voice and built-in effects
DW-6000 — A six-voice hybrid synthesizer combining digital waveforms with analog filters, released by Korg in 1985.
DW-8000 — A programmable digital waveform synthesizer released in 1985, combining digital oscillators with analog filters in a hybrid architecture
Electribe (1999-) — Korg Electribe (1999) groove machine with analog modeling, 16-part sequencing, and motion sequencing—compact, code-driven production for live performance.
Electribe EM-1 — A music production station combining rhythm and synth sequencing, released in the early 2000s
EX-800 — An 8-voice programmable analog polyphonic synthesizer module released in 1984, designed as a desktop sound source for MIDI-equipped keyboards.
EX-8000 — A rackmount synthesizer module that pairs digital waveforms with analog filtering, released as the companion to the DW-8000.
EXB-PCM05 — A 16MB PCM expansion board for Korg Triton and Karma series workstations featuring vintage synth and keyboard samples
Kaoss Pad — A portable effects unit, sampler, and performance controller with an intuitive touchpad interface.
Kaossilator — A compact, handheld dynamic phrase synthesizer with 100 built-in programs spanning acoustic, percussion, and electronic sounds
Karma — A music workstation keyboard released in 2001, combining Triton-derived synthesis with algorithmic performance technology.
ko-1 — A handheld synthesizer using a pressure-sensitive touchpad for real-time phrase manipulation
Kronos — Korg KRONOS X - MUSIC WORKSTATION (2012–2022): 73-key music workstation with nine sound engines, 200-note polyphony, and real-time audio processing. A studio powerhouse.
Lambda (1979-1981) — A polyphonic string synthesizer with AI2 synthesis, 48 full-sized keys, and built-in speakers, released in 1979.
M1 (1988-1995) — The Korg M1 wasn’t just a synthesizer—it was the Swiss Army knife of late-’80s music production, packing pristine PCM sounds, sequencing, and effects into one revolutionary box that became the backbon…
M1R (1991-1995) — Rack-mount sound module version of the legendary M1 synthesizer
microKORG — A compact synthesizer/vocoder released in 2002, known for its 37-key layout and advanced 8-band vocoder.
MicroX — A 25-key synthesizer and USB MIDI controller with HI synthesis and 640 onboard programs
miniKORG (1973) — Korg miniKORG 700 (1973) — the first sub-$1000 analog synth. 37 keys, 1 VCO, subtractive architecture. A foundational vintage monosynth.
miniKORG 700 — A compact, monophonic analog synthesizer that marked Korg’s entry into the synth market with hands-on sound creation and an unusual built-in speaker.
miniKORG 700S — A monophonic analog synthesizer released as an updated version of Korg's first mass-produced synth, offering expanded sound design with dual oscillators.
Minilogue — Korg Minilogue (2016) — 4-voice analog synth with 37 keys, wave shaping, and motion sequencer. Built for sound design, not presets.
Mono/Poly (1981-1984) — A four-voice analog powerhouse with a chameleon-like voice architecture that delivered lush polyphony, snarling unison leads, and everything in between—before digital took over.
Monologue — Korg Monologue (2017) — 25-key monophonic analog synth with VCOs, MS-20-style filter, motion sequencer, and OLED scope. Built for hands-on sound design.
Monotribe (2011) — A single-voice analog groove-box with ribbon keyboard and Electribe-style sequencing, released as part of Korg's analog revival
Monotron — The Korg Monotron is an analog ribbon synthesizer released in 2010. The instrument is part of a product family that includes the Monotron Duo and Monotron
Monotron Delay — A battery-powered analog ribbon synthesizer with built-in Space Delay, part of Korg's compact Monotron series
Monotron Duo — A pocket-sized analog ribbon synthesizer with two VCOs and X-Mod circuitry
MP-100 — A compact MIDI sequencer from the mid-1980s designed for melody notation and timing control
MS-10 (1977-1983) — A compact analog monosynth from Korg’s foundational MS-series, built for raw sound creation with hands-on voltage control.
MS-20 (1978-1983) — A raw, patchable, semi-modular monosynth from Japan that didn’t just speak to musicians—it snarled.
MS2000 — A virtual analog synthesizer with real-time knob control, built for expressive sound design and vocoding.
MS2000R (2000) — A rack-mounted analog modeling synthesizer , serving as the module version of the MS2000 keyboard.
OASYS — A 61-key synthesizer with hybrid HI/AI2 sound generation, built-in speakers, and deep sound editing capabilities.
opsix — A 37-key altered FM synthesizer released by Korg in 2020 with touch-sensitive keys, aftertouch, and USB/MIDI connectivity
PadKontrol — A USB MIDI controller with sixteen velocity-sensitive trigger pads, designed for intuitive rhythm programming and DAW control.
PE-2000 — An analog polyphonic synthesizer made in Japan with 61 full-sized synth-weight keys, touch sensitivity, aftertouch, and 64-note polyphony driven by three
Poly 800 — Korg Poly-800 (1983) — 8-voice analog/DCO synth under $1000. Lightweight, portable, with step sequencer. Check battery compartment.
Poly-61 (1982-1984) — A 6-voice programmable polyphonic synthesizer with DCO-based analog subtractive synthesis and touch-sensitive keyboard
Polysix (1981-1984) — A six-voice analog polyphonic synth with a cult-favorite chorus effect, the Polysix made lush, warm sounds accessible to working musicians when such luxuries were still a rarity.
Prophecy (1995-1998) — A monophonic synthesizer using physical modeling and Korg's MOSS synthesis system, released in 1995.
PS-3300 — A 48-key synthesizer with 144-voice polyphony, released by Korg for sound creation and modification.
PS3300 — An analog synthesizer produced from 1977 to 1981, notable for its triple-section architecture and rarity.
PSS-60 — A portable arranger groove box and drum machine designed for songwriters, released in the late 1980s.
Radias — A virtual analog synthesizer and vocoder released by Korg in 2006, featuring a 24-voice MMT engine and multitimbral operation.
SAS-20 — A compact electronic instrument released by Korg in 1983 with dual power options.
SDD-3000 — A programmable digital delay unit first released as a rackmount in 1982, later reissued as a pedal in 2014.
SQ-64 — A compact polyphonic step sequencer with CV/Gate, MIDI, and audio sync support
SV1-73 — A 73-note stage piano with vintage-accurate sounds, real tube warmth, and immediate hands-on control.
SV273S — A 73-key stage vintage keyboard with RH3 action and built-in speakers, designed for authentic vintage sound reproduction.
Trident — An 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with integrated synthesizer, brass, and strings sections, released in two distinct models.
Trinity — A high-end music workstation that combined sampling, sequencing, and synthesis in one unit, succeeding the legendary M1
Triton Extreme — A 61-key synthesizer workstation with expanded ROM and twin tone generators for increased polyphony
Triton Le — A 61-key workstation synthesizer with 62-note polyphony and reduced expansion, built for performance at a lower price point.
Triton Studio — A production workstation released in 2002, featuring sample-based synthesis and built-in CD-RW drive.
VC10 — An analog vocoder keyboard synthesizer used by pioneering electronic musicians in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Volca Bass — An analog bassline groovebox with three VCOs, released in April 2013, designed for deep, detuned bass tones and sequenced performance
Volca Beats — An analog rhythm machine with a classic tone and Electribe-style 16-step sequencing.
Volca Keys — An analog lead synthesizer with 3-voice paraphonic synthesis, a 27-key keyboard, and built-in analog delay
Volca Modular — A monophonic semi-modular analog synthesizer using West Coast-style synthesis, released in 2019 and still in production.
wavestate — A digital wave-sequencing synthesizer with 37 full-size synth-action keys and intelligent sound randomization
Wavestation (1990-1994) — While others played back samples, the Wavestation made them <strong>move</strong>—introducing wave sequencing to craft evolving, cinematic soundscapes that redefined what digital synths could do.
Wavestation EX (1991-1994) — An enhanced version of the original Wavestation, this 61-key digital synthesizer expands on its predecessor with improved capabilities and live
X5D — A 61-key digital synthesizer with 64-note polyphony and GM compatibility, built around a 16-bit AI synthesis engine.
X911 — A monophonic analog guitar synthesizer designed for live performance and recording with any unmodified electric guitar.