MicroKorg - Patch creation blog

[ghostly]

Hi,

I've just started a patch creation blog for the MicroKorg. Mainly started to help with my own ignorance of synthesizers this may be useful to some of you. Check it out.

MicroKorg - Patch a Week

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[ghostly]

Hi everyone,

Just uploaded a new blog post, Ambient Pad. Check it out:

Patch 002 - Ambient Pad

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[ghostly]

The latest patch is now available - a classic synth string sound.

Check it out here:

Patch 003 - Solina Strings

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[ghostly]

Another week, another patch! Check out a cool arp with no oscillators by clicking the link below:

Patch 004 - Oscillatorless Wonky Arp

Cheers,
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[channelite]

These patches should also work with the MS2000 which is what I have. I'll have to try them out.

[drumboy02]

Hey Channelite, I got the MS2000 when it came out. Unfortunately...it has seen better days, it's missing some knobs and buttons, broke the switch for line in/mic, broke a key and even broke the AC input but was able to apply a DIY fix with a little bit of solder and an iron. When it boots up, the keys play a whole step higher than they're supposed too but for some reason hitting the global and exit buttons alternately a few times fixes that. I don't know anybody else who's ever owned one but I think it's awesome and it's pretty much my favorite keyboard. What I'm getting at is that I think korg stopped making it after the microkorg came out, and I'm wondering if you know of anybody who repairs the MS2000 or maybe just where I can find replacement parts for one. I really would like to show my MS2000 a little love...it definitely deserves it.

[channelite]

I'm a member of the yahoo MS2000 user group. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/korgms2000/ Somebody in that group should have some words of wisdom about getting it fixed. Plus they uploaded a bunch of patches for the MS2000 too. I've noticed my 12 year old MS2000R (I have the rack version) is slow to change patches. But it still sounds awesome. Plus I use the 16 knobs at the bottom as controllers for Live. I like it's knobs the best. You could always buy a used MS2000 on ebay..

[channelite]

double post..

[drumboy02]

I'm a member of the yahoo MS2000 user group. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/korgms2000/ Somebody in that group should have some words of wisdom about getting it fixed. Plus they uploaded a bunch of patches for the MS2000 too. I've noticed my 12 year old MS2000R (I have the rack version) is slow to change patches. But it still sounds awesome. Plus I use the 16 knobs at the bottom as controllers for Live. I like it's knobs the best. You could always buy a used MS2000 on ebay..

Very cool, thanks! I find it interesting that you use it as a controller for live, how does one actually go about doing this? Should I dig up the manual for my MS2000?

[ghostly]

Hi everyone,

Just to update you on my patch creation blog - microKORG Patch a Week.

I have just completed a series where I programmed 8 drum patches, called the microKORK Analog Drum Kit (ADK for short). There is a link to each of the patches on the introductory page, or feel free to jump to the page with all the samples. I can't promise that the samples are groundbreaking, or terribly good for that matter, but at least they are original.

Hope you enjoy.

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