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Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:59 pm
by Blurillaz
Whats yer opinions sirs

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:05 pm
by Bassus Sanguinis
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJWj8HjX9ew[/youtube]
well, the video above is so entertaining :snax: I believe I have to get to try out one.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:17 pm
by unownunown
i want one SO BADLY.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:29 pm
by Toonster
I want one too, but I saw a guy that is busy designing a multi-voiced mono-tron like thing diy, so if he's ready and sharing it, I think I will build that first.. :joy:

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:48 pm
by dorfmeister
I played around with one at the local guitar store for a while last Saturday. I was thorougly underwhelmed. I didn't find it to be very musical. It seemed like a child's toy rather than an instrument. I don't even know if I would pay $9.95 let alone $60 for this. I think you would be far better off putting the $60 towards buy an Ipod Touch and buying some of the inexpensive and far more flexible apps (like Korgs own iElectribe) available for it. YMMV.

FWIW I liked the Kaossilator when I tried it out. It seemed to have many more possibilities.


(Full Disclosure - I've got a Monomachine and an Evolver so it might be tough for me to be excited by this device.)

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:01 pm
by fever606
As an instrument, it is pretty limited. It does one thing... does it really well, but you are not going to use it on more than a track or two tops without getting really, really sick of that one sound.

As an effect, though... You are getting a full, real, analogue filter from the Korg MS for under 60 bones. That is dang near unbeatable.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:19 pm
by theshoegazer
I love mine. Most of my sound comes from my effects but it acts as a nice filthy sounding oscillator to slam the front end. Highly recommended. Could be a little cheaper though, but still feels quite solid.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:10 pm
by The4455
That video is awesome, i might have to get one, although i think it would have limited use in my musical world, it probably end up like my Electro Faustus theremin, sitting on my dresser in teh box it came in almost 24/7, but awesome none the less.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:49 pm
by Jero
Kaossilator rules. Too bad I traded mine :no:

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 12:25 am
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
i think its worth it... kick drums, basses, lasers n shit. :trippy:

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:45 am
by colin
I've yet to actually see a Monotron in a store. When I do, I'll be quite surprised if I don't walk out with it. For that price, even if it ends up being a toy I don't think it would be a bad buy.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:52 am
by jskadiang
^ Exactly what happened to me. Loads of fun for the price.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:13 am
by Bassus Sanguinis
dorfmeister wrote:(Full Disclosure - I've got a Monomachine and an Evolver so it might be tough for me to be excited by this device.)


Evolver is tough to compete with :lol: but hey - it's a real synth that You can use as a primary instrument. Had it in the band and loved it, too bad my band mate sold it.

I think I'd like Monotron accompany the Rot Yr Brain and run them through tons of effects. :animal: Then there's the Electro Faustus 101 and the 4MS Autobass...

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:08 am
by Jero
I've been looking at that autobass^. Can't decide to pull the trigger or not.

Re: Korg Monotron

Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:34 am
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.