KORG’s phase8 “acoustic synthesizer” is now a product for sale

The experimental electromechanical 8-voice instrument, after a long gestation period at KORG Berlin’s skunkworks R&D, is now going public. That means this unique set of sequenced steel resonators is making its way off the laboratory table and into the wild.

Feed yourself with a free cookbook from Korg and the electronic music and synth community

Here’s a different sort of compilation and synth collaboration – KORG Germany in Berlin invited the likes of Joan La Barbara, Suzanne Ciani, Alva Noto, Dave Smith, and a lot of us relative newcomers, too, to make a cookbook. And it’s free to download.

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2020

KORG starts a new instrument division in Berlin, focusing on sustainable “things that matter”

Former KORG Chief Engineer Tatsuya Takahashi is leading a new division in Berlin, alongside COO Maximilian Rest. And it sounds like a different kind of synth business.

Peter Kirn - December 18, 2019

This granular convolver hardware is the latest creation from Tatsuya Takahashi

Peter Kirn - September 26, 2018

There’s a synth symphony for 100 cars coming, based on tuning

Peter Kirn - October 3, 2017

Visionary Tatsuya Takahashi leaves a huge legacy as he departs KORG

Peter Kirn - February 20, 2017

$300 KORG Monologue synth is a sequel, not a mini Minilogue

Peter Kirn - November 1, 2016

Korg does bass and drum synthesis with volca kick

Peter Kirn - September 1, 2016

Let’s make some ridiculous sounds with KORG’s minilogue

Peter Kirn - January 15, 2016

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