KORG multi/poly Virtual Analog Modeling Synthesizer Module (Demo Deal)

The Korg multi/poly Virtual Analog Modeling Synthesizer Module features all of the multi/poly's incredible features and sounds in a compact desktop/19" rack-mount package. With support for MIDI 2.0 property exchange and poly aftertouch, the module is an excellent companion to Korg's Keystage controller. It's also fully compatible with programs from the multi/poly native software, as well as an increasing number of excellent third-party libraries, keeping the updated sounds and software fresh. The module version has the same controls as the keyed model, yet is easily transportable and fits neatly into any studio or desktop production system.

NEXT-LEVEL ANALOG MODELING

The multi/poly module features redesigned, incredible-sounding filters and oscillators – and its advances in analog modeling go so much deeper. To start with, each voice has a Virtual Voice Card whose oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and portamento circuits model analog hardware component variations. The result is that each voice has a slightly different character, creating naturally rich timbres. Dial in as much or as little of this variation as you like, separately for each sound.

Just like in an analog synth, voice cards also continue to play even if you're not hearing them. Envelopes keep evolving, so that if you play a pad with a long release time, newly played notes "catch" the envelope at its current level instead of restarting from zero. Oscillators and LFOs maintain their phase, and resonance continues to ring. Each oscillator's pitch can also drift slightly over time, modeling the slight pitch instabilities found in analog hardware.

Envelopes are an often-overlooked factor that contributes to the unique sounds of vintage synths. The multi/poly module includes envelope curvature presets for the Mono/Poly, MS-20, "Mini," "Pro," ARP Odyssey, and more. Also, analog VCAs don't respond evenly to voltage, and have different thresholds for turning on and off, which in turn has a strong effect on the Amp Envelope's character. So, the multi/poly module features modeled VCA responses from the Mono/Poly, MS-20, Mini, Odyssey, and Pro, as well as a linear option.

Ever tried to re-create a portamento effect from a favorite song, but couldn't find the right setting even when you switched between "constant rate" and "constant time?" Classic analog synths had different approaches to portamento, too, and so the multi/poly has six different portamento models to choose from.

MIDI 2.0 PROPERTY EXCHANGE AND POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH SUPPORT

All models of multi/poly, hardware and software, support MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange and easy access to Polyphonic Aftertouch - making them excellent companions to KORG's Keystage controller.

FEATURES:

• Create hardware mash-ups with classic analog, digital wavetable, and wave-shaper oscillators, a selection of next-generation modeled filters, modeled portamento, modeled envelopes, and modeled VCAs
• Programs include four oscillators, a noise generator, dual filters, and three insert effects, plus a massively flexible modulation system with four looping DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, six Mod Processors, three key-track generators, and multi-lane Motion Sequencing 2.0
• Performances layer four Programs at once, adding master reverb and EQ, another two Mod Processors, and Kaoss Physics
• Layer Rotate triggers new Programs with each press of a key
• Motion Sequencing 2.0 runs individual sequences for each voice. Easily record knob movements in real-time. Timing, Pitch, Shape, and four sets of Step Sequence values are separated into “lanes.” Each lane can have a different number of steps. Modulate loop points, step probabilities, and more on a per-note basis.
• Kaoss Physics combines hands-on modulation control with interactive game-style physics including gravity, reflection, absorption, and friction
• Mod Knobs make it easy to control sounds and make them your own
• Smooth Sound Transitions let previously-played voices and effects ring out naturally when you change sounds