A feature-packed synth MONSTER!
Thanks to my Japanese friends, I finally scored a rare KORG microX synth. It arrived in its own sturdy polypropolene case, which I appreciate, and came complete with a comprehensive manual--all in Japanese. No worries; I have the PDF manual in the Mac. I'll really need it, for this monster packs literally thousands of highest-quality sounds (probably from the Triton or other KORG synths) in its deceptively small form factor, and has lots of ways (an understatement) to program and modify sounds yourself. Surprisingly, the microX is easy to use and to program, especially for menu-driven freaks like myself. I love that it fits on top of my synth rack, and it's light enough to fit on top of a mic stand with an adapter (not included). The 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard is of a surprisingly good quality, too; as good as their larger synths, and it also has an assignable joystick controller and assignable knobs for instant tweaking. For me, a guitar-synth nerd who has not played much keyboards, this is the Ultimate synth to have at my side. It also has two super-flexible and syncable arpeggiators, numerous drum kits, and a boatload of quality on-board effects--everything syncable to everything else and to MIDI. I don't know why KORG stopped making this little beast, but I'm sure glad I discovered this one! MIDI and USB control and assignability is extensive to say the least (get the software if you want to use it as a controller/DAW). It's by far, the most comprehensive synth I've ever seen in such a small package. Wow! I'm STOKED. I really can't think of anything 'bad' or undesirable about this product. Someone warned me about the power supply jack getting loose, but I haven't noticed anything wrong about it--I'll be careful just the same. Another piece of KORG genius--IT ROCKS. Get one if you can.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned