microKORG vs. Moog

theREALinitial · Post by **theREALinitial** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:01 am

hey everyone. I've had my microKORG for almost a year now and I love it more than any other instrument I own. I'm wondering what your opinions are on the microKORG in comparison to Moog synths like the Realistic Concertmate MG-1 Synthesizer (Used my Motion City Soundtrack). I'm wondering if you think it's worth spending the money for a Moog synth (old analog or new) or to keep working with my microKORG to create similar patches. I have yet to create anything that truly emulates the Moog sound.

fac · Post by **fac** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:53 pm

Get the Moog and keep the Korg.

Seriously, they're very different sounding instruments and one would never replace the other. Moog synths can be bold and full, great for bass and leads; but they also have simpler architectures (except the Moog modular and Voyager), which results in a narrower range of sounds. The microKorg may not sound as fat, but it sure can get much crazier than a typical 2-osc moog (e.g., MG-1, Prodigy, Rogue, Little Phatty, etc).

I used to own a Prodigy and it got along great with my MS2000R. Prodigy bass and leads over MS2000 pads and keys made a nice combination.