The legendary microKORG analogue modelling synthesiser has been reimagined with the microKORG S, featuring a revolutionary built-in 2+1 speaker system that brings professional sound quality to any environment. Since its 2002 debut, the microKORG has become a global standard amongst musicians, and this latest iteration ensures its continued relevance for the next generation. The sophisticated white exterior houses a carefully engineered speaker configuration with stereo imaging and a powerful woofer that produces surprising low-frequency response from such a compact unit.
The integrated speaker system offers more than just convenience – it provides tactile feedback through the chassis, allowing players to feel the vibrations through their fingertips much like an acoustic instrument. This physical connection enhances the playing experience while maintaining the battery-powered portability that made the original so popular. The new box structure and bass reflex port maximise the speaker performance, creating rich volume and clear positioning that defies the instrument’s compact dimensions.
Korg has significantly expanded the microKORG S’s sonic palette with 64 new preset programs tailored for contemporary music production, including punchy leads, ensemble-ready electric pianos, and solid bass sounds. The increased memory capacity now includes 64 additional user program slots, encouraging sound designers to customise presets without losing the original factory sounds. A new Favourite Select function allows instant access to eight preferred programs, streamlining live performance workflows.
Retaining all the beloved features of the original microKORG – including the vocoder with miniature microphone and intuitive program selection – the microKORG S adds elegant maple wood side panels to complement its fresh white aesthetic. This versatile instrument continues to serve multiple roles, from beginner-friendly first synthesiser to professional stage supplement and studio sound module.
- Elegant new design retains the spirit of the original
- Increased memory, new programs, and additional user programs
- Built-in 2+1 speaker system with power that far exceeds its size
- Favorite Select function
- All of the functionality of the original microKORG, plus so much more
- 37 mini-keys with velocity sensing
- 4-Voice Analogue Modeling synth engine
- 128 completely editable presets
- 5 Assignable, tweak-able, realtime edit knobs
- 8-Band Vocoder with gooseneck mic
- Unique Formant Hold and Formant Shift Vocoder features
- Interactive arpeggiator with selectable steps
- External audio processing
- 3 Effects: Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, and Ensemble
- 3 Delay Modes plus a 2-Band EQ
- High-visibility LED display and indicators
- Illuminated buttons
- Retro-styling with solid wood endblocks
- Pitch Bend & Modulation wheels
- Battery-powered portability



