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Korg R3 Synthesizer Vocoder with Mic and power cable. In Very Good Used Condition a few signs of cosmetic wear as pictured, but is fully operational and functions perfectly. No instruction manual.
Occupying the middle ground in Korg’s MMT lineup between the flagshipRadias and the ultra-portable microKorg XL,the R3 delivers sophisticated virtual analog power in a compact yetsturdy package. Its 37 full-sized, velocity-sensitive keys and fourassignable knobs make it a lightweight yet flexible performanceinstrument for shaping classic modeled sounds with a synthesis engine inthe spirit of the MS2000.The R3 is marketed as a “Synthesizer/Vocoder”, and theincluded gooseneck mic lets you take full advantage of its 16-bandvocoding capabilities right out of the box. Simply enter Vocoder modefor access to all of the vocoder’s variables that work with an internalor external carrier signal. It also lets you record up to sixteen7.5-second Formant Motion sequences, allowing you to play savedphrasesalbeit at a fixed tempothrough the vocoder withoutexternal input. Whether you’re looking to channel the spirits of sci-firobots, make a guitar do backing vocals or are in need of someunconventional choral accompaniment, the R3’s pro-grade vocoder earnsits place in both the mix and the title.Each of the 128 editable patches can contain up to two timbres, sharingthe somewhat meager polyphony between them. These can be layered ordivided across the keyboard and can be assigned to individual MIDIchannels. Each of these two timbres contain all the capabilities listed,so despite being well suited for mono and lead styles it’s possible toget surprisingly complex, evolving pads which belie its 8-notepolyphony. This is best displayed when using each timbre’s modulationsequence, which lets you record a variable’s knob changes and can yieldcomplex changes in a single key press. There’s also a 6-mode arpeggiatorwith a toggle button and latch control to further animate the sound.Every timbre consists of two LFOs, two oscillators, a wave-shaper withsub-oscillator options, two insert effects, and three envelopegenerators for filter, amp, and one for assignment using the VirtualPatch system. This feature lets you define up to six additionalroutings, giving the unit a fitting touch of modular dynamics which canadd subtle dynamics or make sounds spiral off into mayhem. Unfortunatelythe routings are limited, but most of the logical sources anddestinations are included. The two oscillators cover a wide range oftraditional analog waveforms with some useful extras (osc1 includes 64DWGS preset waveforms and the vowel-like Formant wave) and allow anumber of interactions between them: ring mod, VPM and unison, amongothers. External signals can also be processed through the filters,gates and effects. All of this is wrapped up with one master effect anda variable 2-band EQ with some other fine-tuning mods to polish thefinished sound.All of this programming demands an intuitive interface, and although itinvolves some menu-diving, this is handled by selecting the categorywith a rotary encoder and then editing individual variables with the 4main pots. Though it isn’t “per-knob” editing, each pot isencircled by a slick-looking LED halo which shows the value regardlessof the knob’s current position. Each knob also has its own small LCDscreen which can show the variable or its value by hitting the shiftkey. This combination along with the Original Value light takes much ofthe drudgery and guesswork out of building your own patches, but it’srecommended to load up the included software editor since somesub-variable and effects tweaks can seem cryptic at first.Overall, the R3 is a fun, good quality, affordable synth for anyone whoenjoys sculpting sounds using traditional subtractive synthesis, andoffers enough complex features and character to earn its place in themix. Great to program and built with portability in mind, the R3 haswhat it takes to rock the stage!
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