Is the Korg Monologue good for beginners?

Yes. The panel is laid out one control per function, the oscilloscope shows what you are doing, and the sequencer is easy to start with. It is monophonic, so it will not play chords.

Can the Monologue play chords?

No. It is a monophonic synth, so it plays one note at a time. That suits bass lines, leads and sequences rather than pads or chord stabs.

Does it run on batteries?

Yes. It can run on AA batteries as well as mains power, which makes it usable away from a desk or outlet.

How does it compare with the Korg Minilogue?

The Monologue uses the Minilogue's analog circuit but is monophonic and smaller. The Minilogue is polyphonic and better for chords; the Monologue is more compact and adds a drive circuit.

Can I connect it to a computer or other gear?

Yes. It has MIDI in and out plus sync in and out, so it can sync with a DAW, drum machine or other hardware.

Does it have built-in effects?

No. There are no onboard effects; the drive circuit colors the sound, but reverb, delay and similar effects come from external gear or a DAW.

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At diapasonmusic, for $301.09, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Monologue as a strong first analog synth and a capable bass machine. They praise its sound, the drive circuit and the sequencer, and note the small keyboard and monophonic limit as the main trade-offs.

What people mention

SoundPraisedOwners describe a thick, punchy analog tone that cuts through a mix, especially for bass and leads.
Drive circuitPraisedReviewers like how the drive adds grit and bite without needing external pedals.
SequencerPraisedThe 16-step sequencer and motion recording are called fast and fun to use for building patterns.
KeyboardCriticisedPlayers with larger hands find the small keys cramped and awkward for playing chords or fast lines.
VelocityCriticisedThe keyboard is not velocity sensitive, so playing dynamics have to come from elsewhere.
Patch memoryMixedSome owners find the patch slots limited, while others say the simple layout makes saving less important.

About the KORG MONOLOGUE BL synthétiseur

The Monologue is a monophonic analog synthesizer. Its analog circuit is based on the design of Korg's Minilogue. It has two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), a drive circuit for a sharper sound, and a 16-step sequencer. Sequence data can be varied while you play.

A real-time OLED oscilloscope shows parameter changes as you make them. The panel has 23 controls for direct access to parameters. Sync in, sync out, MIDI in and MIDI out give more ways to sync with other gear.

The Monologue is compact and light, and it can run on batteries. It can produce bass lines, leads and percussive sequences. It comes with a software librarian for managing program data.

Type

Monophonic analog synthesizer

Polyphony

1 voice

Keyboard

25 slim, velocity-sensitive keys; light touch; no aftertouch

Oscillators

2 VCOs. VCO1: saw, triangle, square, shape. VCO2: octave, saw, triangle, noise, sync/ring, pitch, shape

Filter

Cutoff and resonance

Envelope

Types A/D, A/G/D, G; attack, decay, intensity, target (pitch, pitch 2, cutoff)