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Korg Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer

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Korg Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer
Key Features
  • Pocket Sized
  • True Analog Synthesizer
  • Space Delay with Time & Feeback Control
  • Original (VCF) Filter from MS-10 & MS-20
The Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer by Korg is a pocket sized, all-analog synthesizer optimized for sound effects with a miniature ribbon keyboard, built-in speaker, headphone jack and 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini Aux input. In addition to its analog oscillator, filter and LFO, it also provides an essential Space Delay for swooping, cosmic type sounds.
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Korg Monotron DELAY Overview

The Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer by Korg is a pocket sized, all-analog synthesizer optimized for sound effects with a miniature ribbon keyboard, built-in speaker, headphone jack and 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini Aux input. In addition to its analog oscillator, filter and LFO, it also provides an essential Space Delay for swooping, cosmic type sounds.

Play the keyboard with a swiping finger motion across the ribbon and discover a wealth of possibilities for performances, DJs and entertainment. The Monotron DELAY features the same analog (VCF) filter found in the legendary Korg MS-10 and MS-20; and the VCF and LFO sections provide seemingly limitless programming. Its portable, pocket-sized design can be taken nearly anywhere and powered with just two AAA batteries.

True analog synthesizer with ribbon keyboard and waveshape, rate and intensity control
Space delay and VCF with time, feedback and cutoff control
Features the same classic analog filter found in the legendary Korg MS-10 and MS-20
Filter any external source using the fun, intuitive controls and audio input jack
LFO modulates pitch and filter cutoff
Portable, battery operated and pocket-sized design
Internal speaker or 1/8" headphone jack allows you to play it most anywhere

Korg Monotron DELAY Specs

Synthesizer Structure1 VCO (Sawtooth Wave)
1 VCF
1 LFO
Delay
KnobsLFO rate
LFO int.
VCF cutoff
Delay time
Delay feedback
Rear panel trim pot: LFO Shape
ControllersWide range ribbon controller
ConnectorAux input: 1/8" stereo jack
Headphone output: 1/8" stereo jack with volume
SpeakerMiniature internal; disabled when headphones are in use
Power2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Battery LifeApproximately 8 hours (with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions4.72" x 2.83" x 1.10" (11.98 x 7.18 x 2.79 cm)
Weight3.35 oz. (without batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.47 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.45 x 6.05 x 1.5"

Korg Monotron DELAY Reviews

Perfect portable effects unit

By Josh
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-14

For those interested in small and portable synth setups, there isn't much when it comes to battery operated delay units. This is where the Monotron Delay comes in. The internal synth isn't bad and good for noodling around, but once you route a TE Pocket Operator (or any battery powered synth for that matter) through the audio in and delay, you'll see why this little machine is great for small/portable setups. Sure the delay is lo-fi, and maybe this machine could be about $15-20 less for the build quality, but still worth it.

Aliens have landed and shared their toys

By Super Happy Synth Boy
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2013-04-10

This is a toy. A fun toy, but a toy nonetheless. It is capable of producing a wide variety of sounds. The delay is really cool for a device this size. The only thing I don't particularly like is the keyboard being permanently set to wide mode (the monotribe has three settings). I have really large hands, and am still able to manipulate the controls with ease. The noise level is a bit high, but then again...this is analog.

awesome space noise machine

By trickstress
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-12-04

Alright I'm a Korg fan. Have the Monotron Duo, which is awesome especially since you can play it in tune, but the Delay is extra amazing. It is way more versatile than any youtube video would lead you to believe...just subtle alterations of the knobs open gateways to truely otherworldly sounds. Think 50s science fiction movies. I use a Nintendo DS stylus on the ribbon controller, works better than fingers. Excellent machine at an unbeatable price for making burbling, crazy noises to compliment your tracks. Pure fun.

Awesome fun.

By Rick S.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-09-24

Hours of fun creation!

Simple, fun, lo-fi: worth to get one

By Rafa
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2012-09-03

I'm a sound designer and keyboard/synth player, so i've been using my monotron delay mostly for creating sound fx and processing external audio. It's signal path really very simple, and although it has no resonance control, i'm not really missing it. The filter is great and the space echo dirty. The lfo is really fast, and the 4 octave range is really nice for using the LFO. The delay self-oscilates, which is a good thing... but, too quick... with feedback knob at 12 o clock it will start self oscilating. LFO is fixed to modulate pitch, so it's not the most flexible synth... but it's only $ ... With the ribbon controller, you should not even think of playing melodies... The audio path is kinda dirty... but, really dirty, and when you process external sources, they become really dirty and lo fi, so, don't expect anything but that: lo fi and fun and simplicity

A fun noise maker

By Gongnoise
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-09-03

A great noise machine. I hope Korg keeps making small analog synths & perhaps combines the 'Delay' & 'Duo' models into a $100 or $150 model.

The best

By DJB
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-04

Consider the monotron delay a dynamite toy for grown folks. It's function is not necessarily musical and I don't use it directly in my musical pursuits, but it provides an abstract function that feeds my music in the intangible. As a tool for meditation it is far out indeed.

Lots of fun

By Black Flatbush
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-06-12

Sound wave surfer devise. I would recommend it as first synthesizer or a meditation tool. Love that it works on batteries lots of fun anywhere. You can take it outside, to your job, school or a park. Great gadget!

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