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Korg MicroKey 37

Korg MicroKey 37 review: specs and price

Korg MicroKey 37

Why is Korg MicroKey 37 better than the average?

Height
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139mmvs246.59mm
Width
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565mmvs701.78mm
Volume
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4240.89cm³vs14212.28cm³
Weight
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1kgvs3.86kg
Thickness
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54mmvs73.85mm

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Price comparison

Design

1.height

139mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.

2.width

565mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.

3.volume

4240.89cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.

4.weight

1kg

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

5.thickness

54mm

We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.

Controls & Buttons

1.Has octave buttons

Korg MicroKey 37

The octave buttons are used to shift the keyboard up or down in one octave increments. This extends the range of the keyboard in either direction, which lets you play notes that lie outside the number of keys available.

2.number of buttons

The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

3.number of faders

Faders can be either channel volume faders, pitch sliders, crossfaders or even EQs.

4.number of knobs

More knobs (rotating controls) can give the user more dedicated control over the device – e.g., volume, effects, EQs, etc. Types of knobs may differ between endless type or step type.

5.Has a pitch wheel

Korg MicroKey 37

The pitch wheel alters the pitch and timbre of a sound in real-time. It can give fine tuning control from fractions of a semitone to huge multioctave pitch swings.

6.Has a modulation wheel

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The mod wheel is used to add expression, or to modulate (change) various elements of a sound or sample.

Keys & Pads

1.total keys

The amount of keys the controller has on the keyboard.

2.drum pads

The pads section is ideal to trigger loops and samples, using your finger drum skills.

Features

1.MIDI device works and communicates via USB

Korg MicroKey 37

Devices can communicate in both directions with each other without any additional MIDI interface. The biggest advantage is that the USB connection can be used for everything; power supply, MIDI-in and MIDI-out. This means you need less cables.

2.Is compatible with Windows

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It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.

3.Has plug and play feature

Korg MicroKey 37

The device is set up and ready to be used with the included software.

4.Is compatible with iOS

Korg MicroKey 37

It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.

5.Is compatible with Mac OS X

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It is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs.