Korg Prologue 16
This instrument is discontinued

The Korg Prologue 16 is a versatile and powerful 61 note analogue synthesizer with an array of hand-on controls, rich analogue sound and a new multi-engine system allowing additional waveforms to be mixed with the analogue oscillators for truly incredible sound creation possibilities.

Main Features:

• 16-voice analog synthesizer circuit.
• Newly developed multi-engine equipped with three types: noise, VPM, and user.
• High-quality digital effects.
• An open API (Application Programming Interface) for user-created oscillators and effects
• Newly developed L.F. COMP. (Low Frequency Compressor) analog effect (prologue-16 only).
• Bi-timbre support.
• Voice modes that allow voices to be flexibly recombined.
• Arpeggiator equipped with a variety of types and range settings.
• Program Sort allows rapid access to 500 programs.
• Japanese-made high-quality natural touch keyboard.
• Oscilloscope function shows the waveform visually.
• Tough and stylish body made of aluminum and wood.
• Sync with another groove machine to enjoy jam sessions.
• Lineup includes a 16-voice 61-key model and an eight-voice 49-key model.

16 Voice Anaologue

The Prologue 16 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer with 8 multitimbral voices. Although the prologue is a flagship instrument, it still retains the inviting feel and accessibility of its predecessors. It features a pure analog path, impeccable sound quality, stunning presence unlike any other poly synth, and the same intuitive interface as the minilogue and monologue, granting you intuitive access to a vast world of analog synthesis.

Prologue 16 uses a structure of 2VCO + MULTI ENGINE, 1VCF, 2EG, 1VCA, and 1LFO. In addition to distinctive, original circuitry, such as wave shaping to shape the oscillator's overtones and a sync/ring switch, prologue also features a two-pole low pass filter with enhanced sharpness, drive that adds powerful distortion, and a low cut (high pass) switch. Every detail has been improved on from minilogue and monologue. Its sound covers every sonic possibility: fat basses, powerful leads, and the beautiful pads that you expect from a polyphonic synthesizer.

Newly Developed Multi-Engine

The newly developed multi engine is provided as VCO3, adding digital waveforms and FM. This multi engine, which is equipped with three different sound engines, can be combined with the analog VCOs to expand prologue's sonic potential far beyond that of a traditional analog synthesizer.

Noise generator

There are four types of noise generator, indispensable for percussive sounds or sound effects. Experience how digital filtering can produce direct changes in the color of the noise.

VPM oscillator

The VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) / FM oscillator was newly developed for prologue. Its metallic and sharp sounds with their complex overtones could never be obtained by analog means. With 16 types of oscillator and the SHAPE knob, you'll be intuitively guided through complex sound design. Combine these wave shapes with prologue's gorgeous analog filters, and prepare for sounds you never thought possible.

User oscillator

The user oscillator section lets you load oscillator programs of your own creation. Sixteen slots are provided, and one type of morphing wavetable oscillator is built-in as a preset.

Digital Effects

The high-quality digital effects feature pristine 32-bit floating-point processing, and add a further polish to the sound of the Prologue 16. With two effect units provided (a modulation effect and delay/reverb), you can choose from a wide variety such as chorus or ensemble, warm tape delay, or diverse reverbs. The user effect slots let you load effect programs of your own creation.

User Customised Sounds - SDK

The prologue 16 offers an SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows developers to program, customize and extend the capabilities of the multi-engine and digital effects and is expected to be available for download in the spring of 2018. The prologue provides 16 user oscillator slots and 16 user effect slots, and users can use the prologue Librarian software (also expected to be available for download in the spring of 2018) to load into their prologue new oscillators and effect programs created by developers with the prologue SDK (Software Development Kit).

What types of sound will you create by combining the expanded digital oscillators with analog synthesis? You can create original programs and share code to participate in the user community. Start with sample code provided by KORG. The prologue belongs to you.

Four Voice Modes

The prologue 16 provides voice modes that let you freely combine the 16 voices for performance. The standard POLY mode lets you play chords with up to 8-note polyphony. MONO mode is ideal for bass using the sub-oscillator. UNISON allows you to generate thick lead tones by sounding all voices in unison. CHORD lets you play chords with one finger. In conjunction with the DEPTH knob, you can use these modes to obtain a variety of effects.

Analogue Comp/ Booster

The exclusive VU meter is available only on the prologue-16, and indicates the newly developed master effect L.F. COMP. It's a low end booster/compressor using an analog circuit, delivering a solid sense of presence that cannot be obtained from a simple EQ. You'll particularly notice the difference in high-volume stage performances where maximum dynamics can be utilized.

Arpeggiator

The powerful arpeggiator opens up a world of limitless inspiration. It provides a four-octave range, and six arpeggiator types including manual set. From phrases that could not be performed on a keyboard to sequence-like sound designs, the arpeggiator can play a versatile array of roles.

Japanese Made Keyboard

Taken from the likes of the flagship KRONOS workstation, the high quality feel and response is offered up on a Japanese made keyboard offering a premium touch and response.