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sutekh
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:56 am    Post subject: Have to ask The Question... Reply with quote

I don't have the Prologue yet, but I have to ask the obvious* question(s)...

1) Is the 61 key worth the extra $500? (various sites list the Prologues at $1500 and $2000)

I know the 61 key comes with an extra octave of keys, 16 voices, several effects, and a Compression effect with cool-looking gauge. (And yes, I want the cool-looking gauge even though I'm not entirely sure what it's for)

2) Should I buy a second Minilogue instead, and do splits/layers that way?

I mean, in the demo videos the Prologue is the most amazing sounding thing I've ever heard. But so was the Minilogue, which is why I bought one and have been toying with the idea of buying a second one (or a Monologue) for some time.

Believe me I would love to show up to a live gig using nothing but an ANALOG synthesizer- made by Korg! (I've become something of a Korg loyalist in recent years) Which brings up two more questions:

3) Is it possible to do a decent Piano-ish sound on an analog synth? I've done OK Leslie organ and pretty convincing Harpsichord on the Minilogue, but can't seem to get even close to a piano sound. Would the Prologue's new effects help?

4) How much does the Prologue weigh?

This is very important for me, since I can't lug around a 40lb Korg Triton anymore (thanks to a back injury)



*Obvious in my world. Actually, these are the burning questions for me.
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CowboyNQ
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Sutekh,

These haven't arrived in my town yet, but looking forward to trying one out too.

Nonetheless I think I can answer your questions.

1) That's up to you - it's your money. It depends how important the extras are to you.

2) See 1)

3) I don't think so.

4) http://www.korg.com/au/products/synthesizers/prologue/specifications.php

Good luck!
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Bertotti
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I may be the odd guy out but the 61 seems like with the other extras it is well worth the price of admission.
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megamarkd
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 1:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You won't get a good piano out of an analogue synth but you can get some nice bright piano-esque sounds great for cheesy* dance, heheh.

*cheese is an acquired taste so I'm told by cheese connoisseurs, but that's the stuff you eat. The Beauty of musical cheese is in the eye of the beholder!
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:45 am    Post subject: PIANO SOUND Reply with quote

I get a beautiful piano sound out of my DW800. you can hear it on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Atlsynth I'm sure the prologue will sound even better with double the poly.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:43 am    Post subject: Re: Have to ask The Question... Reply with quote

sutekh wrote:

3) Is it possible to do a decent Piano-ish sound on an analog synth? I've done OK Leslie organ and pretty convincing Harpsichord on the Minilogue, but can't seem to get even close to a piano sound. Would the Prologue's new effects help?


Perhaps too late to answer your questions now, but I would say yes to this. Of course depending on your taste and demands. But the Prologue has the digital multi engine which makes it very versatile. You can make bright, rich and clear FM-sounds with phase modulation. I have only tested the synth for one weekend but have made a electric piano patch that sounds good enough for me.
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