I currently use a maudio axiom and i connect that to my computer via usb. It looks great and has a few tricks up it sleeve but is it a winner. Have to say there are some great sounds in this small package, but for an analogue modelling synth it also has some superb filter permutations of its own and gets a good choir sound considering there are no samples involved. Although the presets and marketing position the ak as an analogstyle synth, its really more of a good little digital synth.
Kraft music korg microkorg demo with rich formidoni duration. Unfortunately, the software is oldschool, clunky, and not at all intuitive. The factory presets it ships with, however, are dated, tacky, and thinsounding. It was the first digital synth capable of reproducing a convincingly analog sound. A few people who have bought my original patches for the microkorg have run into trouble. Akai professional mpk mini is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They dont even begin to hint at what this synth is capable of. The korg microkorg delivers the quality sounds and features you expect from korg at a price that will astound you.
Maybe a given factory preset always sends the same program change number or something. It is testament to alesis programming skills that their work has received a new lease of life in 2010, presumably on. As music production becomes more software oriented, theres an increasing need for hardware controllers to provide physical access to the functions normally found on keyboards, mixer and effects units. A compact virtual synth with drum machine, over 600 preset sounds, 40band vocoder, filters, fx, and more. Shipping time 2to 4 days to most of the european countries. The affordable, travelfriendly, microkorg is by far the most popular synthesizer of the last decadeandahalf. While a decent little keyboard in its own right, i found myself consistently wishing i had more keys and a pitch and mod wheel. Limited space is a key issue for everyone using a desktop or portable computer for audio, so a compact solution is ideal, hence korgs entry into the busy world of usb keyboard controllers.
Miniakeditor is able to retrieve presets from miniak memory or load it from hard drive into the editor. The sound of the micron which later was rebadged as the akai miniak was always a lot nicer and could cover more bases. The synthesizer is built in such a way that it is essentially a korg ms2000 with programmable step arpeggiator ms2000 has only six simple patterns, a less advanced vocoder 8 bands instead of 16 bands found on the ms2000, lack of motion sequencing ms2000 had three. Even the knobs on the lpd although short felt like they could take some serious turning. The microkorg does do more stuff and has a vocoder, which i really wanted to play with, but i just couldnt get into its sound. You can send a complete program to miniak via sysex or change any parameter of synthesizer in real time. Or, indeed, wholesale plundering, as is the case here. Akai unveils miniak micro synth, vocoder synthtopia. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth musicians. The tone generator features the same dsp analog modeling system as the ms2000 which has been acclaimed by musicians for its warmth and broad range of sounds. It is testament to alesis programming skills that their work has received a new lease of life in 2010, presumably on the back of the success of korgs microkorg xl.
The microkorg is a midicapable virtual analog synthesizervocoder from korg featuring dsp analog modelling. For at its software heart, the akai miniak is an alesis micron, with an updated design and a bundled microphone. So here is the mbox mini interface that i am using with logic pro 9. You can create interesting and unique sounds and take advantage of the more than600 preset sounds and store up to 1,000 programs in the miniak. Even though they are both plastic controllers, the akai feels like it will take more of a beating, and the pads are more sturdy and playable. The synthesizer is built in such a way that it is essentially a korg ms2000 with programmable step arpeggiator ms2000 has only six simple patterns, a less advanced vocoder 8 bands instead of 16 bands found on the ms2000, lack of motion sequencing ms2000 had three motion. Smaller keys, with what appears to be a very fragile exterior.
The miniak empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass alesis synth team. I started looking into a new portable midi keyboard after having the akai lpk25 for about a year. The micron is compatible with ion programs and holds over 1,000 programs and multitimbral setups. Miniakeditor is a software editor for advanced controlling over the akai miniak analog modeling synthesizer in your daw. Akai miniak demo part 3 pads and strings patches i buy my gear online at by using the link above i get a commission at no. Two oscillators per voice 4 when layered with timbres. Akai mpk mini mkii is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. Nanasi has released a free ctrlr patch editor for the akai miniak and alesis micron. The miniak lets you create programs with up to eight multitimbral voices, each with three oscillators. The miniak is akai professionals new virtual analog performance synthesizer. I got a micro korg and returned it and got a microbrute.
Its a full 3octave keyboard housed in a red and whitesilver case. Akai miniak erfahrungsbericht teil 1 christopher arndt. The microkorg is the lowcost, superportable followup to the successful ms2000 virtual analog synthesizer. I only was able to play with a miniak at a local gc. A microkorg provides all the sample sounds facility with 4 voices and boasts with dualoscillator dsp synthesis engine and provides a big selection of waveforms. How to use korg microkorg synthesizervocoder as midi. Both products are quite different so we took a small selection of.
The korg has a broadly similar spec, and akai invite closer comparisons with. I am thinking about buying a korg microkor because the sounds on it and vocoder but i would also want to be able to use it as a midi controller to control my software instruments in logic. External sounds can be processed by the microkorgs filter and more. There was also the mopho these were the 3 main choices in this portion of the synth market but it was set up differently with no keys. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the keyboard controller ranking. The akai miniak va synth lets play some of the amazing multi patches. The microbrute is a great example of how less is more. Turn on your audio monitor system and set the volume to a normal level. The micron boasts the same analog modeling sound engine as the acclaimed alesis ion, offering breakthrough analog realism, highresolution control, and tremendous value. You can create complex sounds using the miniaks two multimode filters, three envelope generators, two lfos, stereo effects and 40band vocoder with gooseneck microphone. Post any patches, videos, tips, or anything microkorg related. The miniak is a great little performance synth, particularly for bass, leads and effects.
Two lfos, two envelopes, onboard effects, arpeggiator, modularstyle virtual patch points. Korg microx keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. What is the difference between akai professional lpk 25 and korg microkey 25. The micron is like an ion packed into a compact 3octave keyboard for the onthego musician. The akai miniak va synth lets play some of the amazing multi patches the sound test room. Akai professional miniak virtual analog synthesizer with. Shipment are made on tuesdays, thursdays and fridays. Hypersynth miniakeditor akai miniak software editor. Microkorg vs microkorg xl the microkorg is a compressed sized 37key analog modeling synthesizer that gives vocoder functionality and real enjoyment of synthesis. The alesis micron is based on the larger alesis ion.
This is due to the fact that both companies are owned by numark. The korg microkorg boasts the same dualoscillator dsp synthesis engine found in korgs critically acclaimed ms2000 and offers a wider selection of waveforms than almost any other. The miniak has 3 oscillators, and 8 part mulitimbre the r3 has usb connectivity and a software editor and i think patches can be downloaded to it from korg forums. This small, light and compact synth features almost everything its big brother does, and while it has minikeys that many users will scoff to, comes standard with a cool condenser microphone, perfect to play the vocoder patches in the last bank. Limited, but much more inspiring and it sounds awesome. The akai miniak virtual analog synth is a powerful performance and production synthesizer that empowers you with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in. The akai miniak is a powerful and compact digital synth with a plethora of options. Used akai professional miniak synthesizer guitar center. Plus, the micron is perfectly rectangular, so if you are using it on your lap and have to get up, you can pick it up with one hand and set it on the floor on its side and it will just stand there waiting for you. Never considerd the korg because of the micro keys and samples.
Akai professional miniak virtual analog synth guitar center. I also use it for string pads in live situations and as a midi controller for home recording. Akai pro miniak virtual analog synthesizer with vocoder first i had all analog synthesizers a pro one and korg polysix wow this thing really gets it done. What akai has done with the miniak is basically take the alesis micron, update the design a bit and then attach a microphone to it. The akai miniak va synth lets play some of the amazing. Akai miniak vs korg r3 vintage synth explorer forums. The miniak is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. Its in the top 3 bestselling midi controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as roland a49 or yamaha np12. The microkorg sound editor is free software from korg for transferring patches presets back and forth between your computer and your microkorg via midi music instrument digital interface, as well as for editing those patches. The microkorg is a serious yet compact synthesizer with a strong personality, designed to give you the true enjoyment of creating sounds. In addition to an eight voice virtual analog synth, it features an arpeggiator, phrase recorder and step sequencing plus a builtin drum machine, 40band vocoder and a variety of stereo effects.
Alesis micron vs akai miniak vintage synth explorer forums. Still playing with all the sounds have altered some but just having a great time and checking out all. Synth tab category tab load and save individual patches in. The bass lines are fat and beefy then of course you got the sequencer and then the multi. The akai miniak virtual analog synth is a powerful performance and production synthesizer that empowers you with phrase and step sequencing, a builtin drum machinerhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the worldclass alesis synth team. If so, presumably they just preloaded the app with all the settings for each factory patch, and wrote the code so when the pc message comes in to th.
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