Korg Monotron Delay Analog Ribbon Synth – a palm-sized ribbon keyboard with Space Delay that produces intense, analog-like echo effects.
- VCO (Sawtooth) with Pitch control; VCF with Cutoff and Peak controls
- Space Delay with Time and Feedback controls; LFO with Waveshape, Rate, and Intensity controls
- Ribbon Keyboard with extra-wide four-octave range; keyboard glows under blacklight
- Original MS-20 Filter with aux input allows the filter & delay to be applied to any source
- Built-in speaker, battery power; graphics that glow under blacklight
- Aux input jack lets you apply filter and delay to any audio source
- Built-in speaker and battery power for “go anywhere” analog sound
- Headphone jack for private use
Korg's monotron DELAY is a miniature analog ribbon synthesizer with a live, ready-to-be tweaked front panel offering five knobs and a single switch. Its Space Delay gives you echo effects that harken the early days of synth, and its simple operation and ease invites hours of enjoyment and musical exploration – all in the palm of your hand.
Casual users and people who love to play with gadgets will find it easy to enjoy creating melodies with a simple knob tweak and tapping along the keyboard portion. DJs and established musicians can also use the monotron DELAY to add some dazzling sound effects or pump some analog muscle into their performance. The possibilities are virtually endless.
Classic Analog Synth / Space Delay Combination
A good delay was an essential part of the classic analog synthesizer sound.
More often than not, that delay came from a tape-style echo machine until
affordable digital delays were created. The monotron DELAY is an analog
synthesizer optimized for sound effects. In addition to its analog oscillator,
filter, and LFO, it also provides a Space Delay that's indispensable for
swooping, cosmic sounds. The monotron DELAY even reproduces the pitch changes
that occur when you vary the delay time, just as though you were using an analog
tape echo. As with the filter, the delay effect can be added to any external
sound via the Aux In jack. This fat and warm delay will add an authentic edge to
your analog sounds.
Dual-Waveform LFO
The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) waveform used to modulate the pitch now
offers a choice of waveshapes – a new square wave plus the traditional
triangle wave. Both the Rate (Speed) and the Intensity (Depth) can be adjusted
independently. In addition, a trimpot on the back panel can continuously adjust
the shape/direction of the triangle wave or the pulse-width of the square wave
to deliver even more versatility. Used in conjunction with the delay, the LFO
can create dazzling effects and provide unique possibilities for embellishing
your songs.
Wide-Range Ribbon Keyboard
The monotron DELAY's ribbon controller keyboard features a wide, four-octave
range. This design allows the pitch to be controlled even more aggressively and
dynamically, making the monotron DELAY a great weapon for a DJ to get the floor
moving with irresistible sound. The reversed white keys and body adornments glow
under black light illumination, making the monotron DELAY ideal for delivering a
striking visual impact in nearly any club environment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Synthesizer structure: 1 VCO (Sawtooth Wave); 1 VCF; 1 LFO; DELAY
Switch: Standby / LFO ? Shape / LFO ? Shape
Knobs: LFO Rate, LFO Int., VCF Cutoff, DELAY Time, DELAY Feedback
Rear Panel Trimpot: LFO Shape
Controller: Wide Range Ribbon Controller
Volume: Headphone Volume
Aux Input: 1/8" Stereo Jack
Headphone Output: 1/8" Stereo Jack
Speaker: Miniature Internal; Disabled when headphones are in use
Power Supply: AAA batteries (x2), recommended alkaline batteries
Accessories: Owner’s Manual, AAA batteries x2 (limited charge for verifying
operation)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 mm x 72 mm x 28 mm / 4.72” x 2.83” x
1.10”
Weight: 95g / 3.35 oz. (without batteries)
