Korg Prologue 8 & 16 Voice Analog Synthesizers

Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

Prologue is a polyphonic analog synthesizer equipped with a full-sized keyboard. With powerful analog circuits that are descended directly from the earlier models of the series, together with a newly developed digital multi engine and gorgeous DSP-based effects, prologue expands the variety of sounds and the possibilities for user customization.

The lineup is comprised of two models that cover musicians’ needs for not only stage use, but also studio, home, or touring use: 16-voice 61-key prologue-16, and the eight-voice 49-key prologue-8. These instruments are capable of sounds that go beyond existing analog synthesizers. More information at www.korg.com

Specifications:

Keyboard: Natural touch with velocity, 61 keys (prologue-16), 49 keys (prologue-8) | Sound Generation: Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User) | Maximum Polyphony: 16 voices (prologue-16), 8 voices (prologue-8) | Timbres: Max two timbre | Programs: Over 500 voices (more than 200 preload, 300 user programs) | Voice Mode: 4 (POLY, MONO, UNISON, CHORD) | Synth Structure: 2 VCO + MULTI ENGINE (NOIZE, VPM, USER), 1 VCF, 2 EG, 1 LFO, 1 VCA | Effects: Mod Effects, Reverb/Delay, L.F. Comp (only prologue-16) | Arpeggiator: 6 types, 3 octave range for each type | Program Sort: 7 types, Live Set 8 x 4 banks | Input / Output connections: HEADPHONE, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R), DAMPER, EXPRESSION, SYNC IN, SYNC OUT, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, USB B | Power Supply: AC Power Supply terminal | Dimensions (W x D x H): Prologue-16: 874 mm x 348 mm x 118 mm, Prologue-8: 709 mm x 348 mm x 118 mm | Weight: Prologue-16: 9.6 kg, Prologue-8: 7.8 kg | Included Items: AC power cable

16/8-voice analog sound

The prologue is a polyphonic analog synthesizer with 8 or 16 multitimbral voices. KORG’s analog synthesizer development in recent years has culminated in the prologue, which was designed using 11,000 discrete electronic components. Although the prologue is a flagship instrument, it still retains the inviting feel and accessibility of its predecessors. It features a pure analog path, impeccable sound quality, stunning presence unlike any other poly synth, and the same intuitive interface as the minilogue and monologue, granting you intuitive access to a vast world of analog synthesis.

Newly developed multi-engine

The ingenuity of prologue goes beyond its analog design. The newly developed multi engine is provided as VCO3, adding digital waveforms and FM. This multi engine, which is equipped with three different sound engines, can be combined with the analog VCOs to expand prologue’s sonic potential far beyond that of a traditional analog synthesizer.

User-customization

Open source means that the prologue’s development is ongoing. It provides 16 user oscillator slots and 16 user effect slots, and you can use the dedicated librarian software (expected to be available for downloading around early spring 2018) to create your very own oscillators and effect programs, and load them into prologue.

Prologue Features:

•16/8-voice analog synthesizer circuit.

•Newly developed multi-engine equipped with three types: noise, VPM, and user.

•Open source software that can be customized by the user.

•Newly developed L.F. COMP. analog effect (prologue-16 only).

•Japanese-made high-quality natural touch keyboard.

•Oscilloscope function shows the waveform visually.

•Tough and stylish body made of aluminum and wood.