As a worthy successor to the popular KingKorg, the Korg KingKORG NEO continues the success story of this synthesizer series impressively. As a virtual analogue synthesizer, it skilfully combines traditional features with innovative digital functions. In addition to the classic oscillator waveforms, it also contains a large number of PCM samples, including the legendary Korg M1 piano and organ sounds, which play a central role in contemporary house music. The DWGS waveforms known from the DW-8000 represent a special extension that can be used as an oscillator source and thus considerably expand the sound spectrum of the KingKorg NEO.
The synthesis of these sounds is refined by a high-quality filter and various effects. The KingKORG NEO stands out in particular: Dedicated controls are available for all important parameters, such as resonance, cutoff frequency or special effect settings, allowing direct and intuitive access. This makes both live performances and studio setups much easier.
Another outstanding feature of the KingKORG NEO is the integrated vocoder function, which allows the user to give the synthesizer a unique "voice". This function not only offers an exciting opportunity for sound design but also opens up new creative horizons in the field of electronic music production. With its extensive range of sounds and user-friendly interface, the KingKORG NEO is a must-have for any synthesizer enthusiast or musician looking for a versatile and inspiring instrument.
An oscillator is the central sound-generating element of a synthesizer and, in the classic sense, describes oscillation forms that are generated by analogue circuits. In addition to these oscillation forms such as "sawtooth" or "pulse", the KingKorg NEO also contains recorded sounds of a piano or organ. Each of the NEO's three oscillators can select one of the waveforms and mix them to create an overall sound.
A filter is the central sound-changing element of a synthesizer. In the original sense, sound components are removed from the signal (e.g. low-cut filter or band-pass filter), but there are also filter parameters that simultaneously boost certain frequencies. Important parameters here are the cutoff frequency and the resonance, for which the KingKORG NEO has a dedicated control.