Korg MULTIPOLY Analogue Modelling Synthesizer

Korg MultiPoly - Breathtaking Analogue-Inspired Sound

The multi/poly is the first synthesizer to use Korg's next-generation analogue modelling technology, building on the distinctive combination of big, bold sounds and modular-derived experimental features that made the Mono/Poly legendary. It's like having a polyphonic modular system in a compact, hands-on package, offering limitless possibilities for sound designers and synth enthusiasts alike.

Create hardware mashups with East-coast, West-coast, and wavetable oscillators alongside a wide selection of newly modelled filters. Bring these sounds to life with models of different envelopes, VCAs, and portamento circuits, while virtual voice cards add organic timbral variation. The Layer Rotate feature triggers new Programs with each key press, while Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0, massive modulation capabilities, and more allow for deep sound exploration.

Korg MultiPoly Key highlights

• Next-generation analogue modelling technology
• Semi-weighted 37-key keyboard, velocity and release velocity-sensitive
• Solid aluminium top panel and wooden side panels for durability
• Four oscillators per Program (Classic, Digital, and Waveshaper types)
• Noise generator and ring mod for added sonic complexity
• Dual modelled filters with audio-rate modulation
• Four layers, each with a separate Program, for dynamic layering and split effects
• Layer Rotate for evolving sound variation
• Four loopable DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, and six Mod Processors per Program
• Motion Sequencing 2.0 for complex, per-voice modulation
• Kaoss Physics for interactive, hands-on modulation
• Over 5,500 modulation destinations
• Three studio-quality insert effects per layer, plus master reverb and parametric EQ
• Built-in Editor/Librarian software for macOS and Windows with real-time modulation visuals
• Custom-made soft case included for easy transportation
• Full connectivity via balanced stereo outputs, MIDI, and USB

Four Oscillators Per Program for Complex Tones

Classic oscillators

These faithfully model traditional analogue waveforms with stunning accuracy. The 11 options include both single and dual waveforms, giving you rich, thick sounds. Front-panel knobs offer control over pulse width, triangle "lean," dual-waveform blending, and more.

Digital oscillators

Play wavetables with up to 64 steps, like vintage hybrid synths or modern Eurorack modules. Start with over 200 factory wavetables or import your own using the Editor/Librarian software for macOS and Windows. You can even import Modwave wavetables or convert wavetables from popular software formats. The 30+ Modifiers allow you to reshape wavetables, while 8 Morph Types (Stretch, Flip, Mirror, etc.) process them in real time.

Waveshaper oscillators

Inspired by West-Coast synthesis, these oscillators take simple waveforms (sine or triangle) and process them through a shaper table, producing dynamic harmonics. Use the Berkeley shaper for traditional wavefolding timbres, or choose from over 90 shaper types for a vast array of tones. The multi/poly also supports modulatable pulse width, adding richness and motion to your sound.

Additionally, the multi/poly includes a noise generator with dedicated filtering and saturation, and a ring modulator with inputs from the oscillators. You can create powerful sounds by leveraging the enhanced sync and x-mod capabilities, which expand on the Mono/Poly's original design. Create unique tones by syncing oscillators 2, 3, and 4 to oscillator 1, or split sync and x-mod into pairs for independent control.

Advanced Modulation with Motion Sequencing 2.0

The multi/poly features Motion Sequencing 2.0, evolved from Korg's Wave Sequencing technology. It divides Timing, Pitch, Shape, and Step Sequences into independent Lanes, each with its own loop points. This gives you the power to create intricate, evolving patterns where each note can trigger a different combination of parameters. You can modulate loop points, randomise step order, or adjust probabilities for more organic, evolving sounds.

Each Program offers four loopable DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, and six Mod Processors per voice, allowing complex modulation of each sound. Combine Motion Sequencing with Kaoss Physics, where you can control real-time modulation by rolling and manipulating a virtual ball on an X/Y pad for an expressive and interactive sound experience

Dual Modelled Filters for Maximum Flexibility

The multi/poly also includes the MS-20 LP and HP 12dB/octave Korg 35 filters, recreating the aggressive, distinctive sound of the MS-20. For gentler tones, use the SE M/P 2-pole filter, which offers continuous control for sweeping between lowpass, band-reject, and highpass, with a separate bandpass mode.

multi/poly's filters support audio-rate modulation, allowing you to modulate filters using any oscillator or the ring modulator for bright, fizzy, and bubbling effects. Use the Drive circuit to add weight or distortion, ranging from subtle thickening to extreme saturation. You can use two filters at once in series or parallel, with each source (oscillators, noise, and ring mod) having its own balance control to crossfade between filters. Modulate the A/B balance for even more creative sound shaping.

The Power of Four

multi/poly's structure allows you to build four Layers, each containing a separate Program. This adds an entirely new dimension of sonic complexity, as you can layer up to four Programs simultaneously in a Performance. These can be used to create massive, multi-layered sounds or creative splits and velocity-triggered variations. Each Program features its own set of oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and effects, allowing you to craft detailed, evolving performances that change with every key press.

Each Program starts with four oscillators, a noise generator, and both sync and x-mod capabilities. These are processed through two independent filters, providing massive tonal flexibility. For modulation, multi/poly includes four loopable DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, and six Mod Processors, allowing you to create detailed and evolving sounds.

Layer Rotate for Evolving Performances

The Layer Rotate feature allows you to cycle through these four Programs with each key press, ensuring dynamic, ever-changing performances. Inspired by the original Mono/Poly's paraphonic mode, Layer Rotate offers endless creative possibilities. You can set the Layers to trigger in random or repeating order and use them in combination with the arpeggiator for complex, mind-bending patterns