New microKORG Crystal Celebrates 20 Years Of the Iconic Synth

If the sentence ‘translucent microKORG with a translucent bag so you can see the translucent microKORG’ doesn’t get you excited, I have no idea what will. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the continuous production of the modern digital classic, the microKORG. To celebrate, KORG has announced a limited-edition model with an amazing see-through design and bag included.

20 years ago, KORG gave the world the microKORG. With its great micro-keybed, amazing vocoder and iconic pre-sets the instrument became the first synth for many aspiring musicians and artists. Able to produce a wide range of sounds from fat basses to talk box vocoder like leads, the microKORG sound is accessible and fun. The new limited-edition model has a bold translucent chassis so you can see the insides of the instrument and if that wasn’t extra enough, a translucent carry bag comes with the instrument so you can show off your shiny little legend in all its glory.

We can’t wait to get our hands on one!

Here are what KORG are saying:

A shining homage to two decades of microKORG legacy

The instruments that musicians recognize as “classics” are those that are loved and always in use, regardless of time and trends. The word “classic” symbolizes musical instruments that are revolutionary in their field. There may be imitations of a classic, but the distinct character of the original shines more brilliantly and is only enhanced by time.

20th-anniversary model

The microKORG was originally released in 2002 and has remained strong for two decades. Countless tracks and artists have made use of the amazing possibilities of the microKORG magic, so that it continues to be one of the most popular choices for musicians on stage and in the studio.

“Skeleton” type semi-translucent chassis, with matching knobs and controls

Previously unchanged, the microKORG Crystal features a new take on the structure of the microKORG, with a semi-translucent chassis that lets you see the electronics and internals. Even the controllers are semi-transparent, including the knobs, dials and wheels. As a commemorative model, the microKORG Crystal is great fun to look at from any angle, and as its name suggests, it “crystalizes” the energy and feelings of the KORG team behind its birth.

A panel with a beautiful sheen

The microKORG Crystal features a stainless mirror-finish front panel that blends perfectly with the semi-translucent knobs and dials, blurring the limits between you and your instrument and providing a cosmetic impact never seen in any other musical instrument.

Aluminium side panels for a sturdy feel

The original microKORG featured wooden side panels that suggested a retro feel, serving as an elegant accent to the analog modeled synth engine. This new special microKORG features sleek aluminium side panels for a clean and depurated look.

Dedicated transparent carry bag included

The microKORG Crystal includes a dedicated carry bag made of transparent vinyl, showcasing the transparent microKORG Crystal body, so you can show off your microKORG on and off stage.

Main Specifications

• Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.29 lbs. (instrument only, without batteries or microphone)
• Included items: AC adapter, condenser microphone, dedicated transparent carry bag

All other specs are the same as for the microKORG, for more details: https://www.korg.com/products/synthesizers/microkorg/page_3.php