microSTATION Music Workstation Specifications
Keyboard:
61 mini-key Natural Touch keyboard;
Velocity-sensing
Sounds:
Programs:
512 Programs / 480 Preloaded
Combinations:
384 Combinations / 256 Preloaded
Drum Kits:
48 Drum Kits / 25 Preloaded
GM Sound set:
256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs
Modes:
Combination, Program, Sequencer, Global/Media
SOUND ENGINE
System:
EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)
Preset PCM:
49 MB (when calculated as 16-bit linear data)
360 multisamples, 484drum samples (including 24 stereo)
Maximum Polyphony:
120 Voices max, single mode, 60 voices max, double mode
* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings
such as stereo samples and velocity crossfading.
Oscillators:
OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported, 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
Filters:
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Modulation:
For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers, In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators
Combinations:
16 Timbres, Up to sixteen timbres, keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade, and modifications to the program setting via the Tone Adjust function
Drum Kits:
Stereo and mono drumsamples, 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).
Effects
5 Insert Effects:
In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out
2 Master Effects:
Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out
1 Total Effect
Effects types:
134 types (Usable as insert, master, or total effect; however, double-size effects cannot be used as the Total Effect.)
Modulation:
Dynamic modulation, tempo sync delay, LFO
Effects Control Bus:
Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.
Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiators
Program mode:
One arpeggiator available
Combination and Sequencer modes:
Two arpeggiators available
Arpeggio Patterns:
5 preset; 640 user arpeggio patterns (512 preload)
Audition Riff function:
383 audition riffs, transposable
SEQUENCER
Tracks:
16 MIDI Tracks & 1 Master Track
Songs:
128 Songs
Resolution:
480 ppq (parts per quarter-note)
Tempo:
40.00–300.00 bpm (1/100 bpm resolution)
Memory:
Up to 210,000 MIDI events
Grid Sequence:
Allows creation of sequence loops for drums etc., with up to 64 grids per note
Template songs:
16 preset/16 user template songs
Format:
KORG (microSTATION) format, SMF (formats 0 and 1) supported
Demo songs:
3 songs
Global/Media
Global:
Master tune, transpose, MIDI settings
Media:
Load, Save, Utility
Controllers
Joystick
REALTIME CONTROLS:
Knobs 1–4 SELECT buttons (REALTIME CONTROL, Arpeggiator Control, Tempo Control), EXTERNAL (In External mode, the four knobs, four chord trigger switches can be used as MIDI controllers. 128 setups can be stored. (102 are preloaded. These allow you to control software synthesizers or DAW software.)
Arpeggiator/Audition:
AUDITION button, ARP ON/OFF button, ARP LATCH ON/OFF button
User Interface
Display:
16 character x 2 line LCD (with backlight)
Mode/Category:
Buttons=COMBI, PROG SEQ, GLOBAL, MEDIA, CATEGORY SELECT, CATEGORY, Indicator
Value Controllers:
Cursor/value buttons, function 01–16 buttons (0–9, -, ., ENTER, GROUP DOWN, GROUP UP), COMPARE, WRITE
SEQUENCER:
Buttons=LOCATE, REC, START/STOP, REW, FF, PAUSE, LOOP, KEY, GRID, SEQ, PLAY/MUTE, Function 01–16
Other:
VOLUME knob, display contrast
Audio Outputs:
OUTPUT, L/MONO, R: 6.3 mm monaural phone jack (unbalanced)
Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack
Control Inputs:
DAMPER/PEDAL/SW jack x 1, half-damper supported
MIDI:
IN, OUT
USB:
1 USB (TYPE B), MIDI interface
SD-Card slot:
Capacity recognized: FAT32: 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards are supported.
Power:
AC adapter power supply connector (DC 9V 1700mA), POWER On/Off switch
Dimensions:
778(H) x 210(W) x 82(D) mm / 30.63” (H) x 8.27” (W) x 3.23” (H)
Weight:
2.6kg / 5.73lbs
Power Consumption:
6W
Accessories:
AC adapter, Easy start guide, Accessory disc (microSTATION Parameter Guide (PDF), Owner’s Manual (PDF), Installation Guide (PDF), External Setups (PDF), KORG USB-MIDI driver, microSTATION Editor/Plug-In Editor etc.)
microSTATION Options:
XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1 Pedal Switch
* Appearance and specifications of these products are subject to change without notice.
