KORG R3 37-Key Synthesizer Vocoder

1. MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) synthesis engine
In addition to traditional analog synthesizer waveforms, the R3 also provides a wide range of oscillator algorithms, including formant waves, noise, and 64 DWGS (Digital Waveform Generator System) waves. With this rich assortment of oscillator algorithms, your R3 can produce a vast array of sonic variations.

2. Advanced Formant Motion vocoding
The R3 includes a sixteen band vocoder. In addition to simulating the classic “talking instrument” vocoder sounds of yester-year, you can shift the filter frequencies and adjust the level and panning of each band to create highly original vocoder sounds. There’s also a Formant Motion feature that lets you capture the changing formants - even words -from your voice and reproduce them later as you play the keyboard, without a microphone present!

3. 128 easily editable programs
When shipped from the factory, the R3 contains 128 preloaded programs. Banks A–N are loaded with 112 synth programs, while banks O and P contain sixteen vocoder programs. By selecting a page and turning any of the four knobs, you can quickly and intuitively edit these sounds. In addition to detailed editing, these same knobs can be used as Performance Edit controllers to modify the sound as you play.

4. External sound processing
Any external audio source can be connected to the R3 via the AUDIO INPUT 1 and 2 jacks, and processed in the same way as the internal waveforms.

5. Virtual Patches
Modulators and controllers such as the filter EG, amp EG, LFO 1/2, keyboard tracking, and the modulation wheel can be routed to control parameters such as pitch, cutoff, and amp. This virtual patching mimics the patching versatility of modular analog synthesizers (without using actual patch cables) to provide more creative flexibility

6. Modulation Sequencers
Just as step sequencers provide new pitch data to an oscillator over time, the Modulation Sequencers can provide changes in modulation data over time, in a way similar to a classic analog sequencer. Each modulation sequence can be set to provide a new discreet value at each step, or to send out a continuously changing value using the values assigned to each step as a “map”. Modulation Sequences can be recorded in step time or in real time.

7. Built-in EQ and effects to add polish to your sound
Each timbre is equipped with two insert effects and a two-band equalizer. Each two timbre program provides a master effect that lets you add a final touch to your overall sound. Thirty different effect algorithms are available.

8. Arpeggiator
You can set the R3’s arpeggiator to produce an arpeggiated pattern of notes by simply holding down a chord. There are six arpeggio types, and you can adjust the gate time, swing amount, and note value of the arpeggiated notes. You can also create rhythmic variations by turning off specific steps of the arpeggio pattern.

KORG R3 37-Key Synthesizer Vocoder
KORG KA310 12V - 1.5A Power Adapter

Software

Previously owned. Scratches and general dirtiness can be seen on the KORG R3 from normal use, handling and storage. Powers on; all keys, features and ports have not been seen tested in actual applications with any hardware or software. See photos for details; photos provided show the actual item(s) for purchase.