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microKORG

Polyphonypoly

Engine Typepoly

Voice Count4 Voices

Timbral Parts2 Parts

The Korg microKORG is the world's best-selling analog modeling (DSP) synthesizer and vocoder. Powered by Korg's DSP synthesis engine, it provides 4-voice polyphony, dual multi-waveform oscillators with DWGS waveforms, resonant multi-mode filters, dual ADSR envelopes, dual LFOs, a virtual patch matrix, an 8-band vocoder with gooseneck microphone, and extensive MIDI CC automation.

💡 How to configure the Korg microKORG in closeby.one▼

To connect your Korg microKORG to your web browser, connect your synth using a USB cable or a dedicated USB-to-MIDI interface.

Open the MIDI Settings panel above, set the Output Port to your connected microKORG device, and select the correct MIDI channel (default is channel 1). Once configured, you can map the MIDI CC layout sliders, draw automated parameter curves, and edit patches in real-time without installing any software.

MIDI CC List & Web Editor

Browse CC parameters, tweak sliders, and automate your synth in real time.

MIDI Hardware Device

Midi Ch

Test Trigger

Actions

Mixer

(3 controls)

OSC 1 Level (CC 40)0

Mixer volume level for Oscillator 1.

OSC 2 Level (CC 41)0

Mixer volume level for Oscillator 2.

Noise Level (CC 42)0

Mixer volume level for the internal White Noise generator.

Filter

(3 controls)

Filter Cutoff (CC 74)0

Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the multi-mode resonant filter (-24dB LP, -12dB LP, BP, HP).

Filter Resonance (CC 71)0

Adjusts the resonance peak intensity of the filter.

Filter EG Intensity (CC 79)0

Controls the depth and polarity of envelope modulation on filter cutoff.

Envelopes

(4 controls)

Amp EG Attack (CC 73)0

Adjusts the attack time of the amplitude envelope generator.

Amp EG Decay (CC 75)0

Adjusts the decay time of the amplitude envelope generator.

Amp EG Sustain (CC 70)0

Adjusts the sustain volume level of the amplitude envelope generator.

Amp EG Release (CC 72)0

Adjusts the release time of the amplitude envelope generator.

LFO

(2 controls)

LFO 1 Rate (CC 76)0

Adjusts the oscillation frequency and speed of LFO 1.

LFO 2 Rate (CC 77)0

Adjusts the oscillation frequency and speed of LFO 2.

General / Utility

(4 controls)

Mod Wheel (CC 1)0

Modulation Wheel CC 1 - Assignable depth for LFO 2 or filter modulation.

Portamento Time (CC 5)0

Controls the glide duration between polyphonic or monophonic notes.

Delay FX Depth (CC 91)0

Controls the mix and feedback amount for the stereo delay effect.

Mod FX Depth (CC 92)0

Controls depth for the onboard chorus / flanger / phaser modulation effects.

ℹ️ How MIDI CC Sync Works

MIDI CC is a one-way push protocol. Synthesizers cannot be queried dynamically to read their current parameter values. To synchronize these sliders, select your synthesizer's MIDI Input Port above. When you physically tweak knobs on your synth, the slider positions will instantly update on-screen to match.

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Firmware & Help Reference

Firmware Version Details

Latest Stable:v1.0.0 Hardware

Classic hardware ROM. Factory soundbank restoration files and MIDI Sysex voice editors available from Korg support.

MIDI Troubleshooting

🚨 Notes triggering twice or stuck phasing notes (MIDI echo)

When sequencing the microKORG from closeby.one or a DAW with MIDI In and Out cables connected, turn 'Local Control' OFF. Turn the Edit Select 2 dial to 'GLOBAL', press key 3 (LOCAL), and use the Dial to set the display to 'oFF'. This prevents the keyboard from directly triggering the internal sound engine twice.

🚨 Connecting the microKORG to a computer (No USB port)

The original microKORG only features 5-Pin DIN MIDI ports (In, Out, Thru). Use a dedicated class-compliant USB-to-MIDI DIN interface (such as a Roland UM-ONE or standard audio interface MIDI jacks). Connect Interface MIDI OUT to microKORG MIDI IN.

🚨 Setting MIDI receive channel on the microKORG

Turn the Edit Select 2 dial to 'MIDI'. Parameter 1 on the display shows the current MIDI Global Channel (1–16). Turn Knob 1 to select your desired channel.

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