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Korg Monotron Delay

Korg Monotron Delay

4.5(199 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $49.99 at Adorama on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Korg Monotron Delay

The Korg Monotron Delay is a pocket-sized analog ribbon synthesizer built around a genuine MS-20 low-pass filter and a built-in delay effect. It has no keyboard keys: you play a ribbon strip across a four-octave range, shape the sound with five knobs and a switch, and hear it through a tiny speaker or headphones. The aux input lets you run a phone, radio or another synth through the filter and delay, which is the trick most owners buy it for. It suits people who want a cheap, hands-on taste of analog sound and noisy tape-style echo rather than a playable melody instrument.

Best forFirst analog synth on a small budgetGuitarists and producers who want a filter/delay pedal for other gearNoise, drone and experimental musiciansAnyone who wants a portable, battery-powered sound toy
Pros
  • Real MS-20-style low-pass filter sounds warm and aggressive
  • Delay adds gritty, lo-fi echo that is fun to sweep
  • Aux input turns it into a filter and delay box for other sources
  • Battery power and a built-in speaker make it fully portable
  • Simple layout: five knobs and one switch, no menus
Cons
  • Ribbon strip has no pitch reference and is hard to play in tune
  • Only one oscillator and one filter, so the sound palette is narrow
  • Delay is noisy and short, not a clean echo
  • Tiny speaker is thin; headphones or an amp are needed for real use
  • No MIDI, no sequencer and no patch memory

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    Availability unknownSold by sweetwatersound (99.8% positive, 492,600 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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    Availability unknownSold by musical-0820jp (97.8% positive, 6,700 ratings)Ships from Japan · duties may applyReturns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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Korg Monotron Delay price history

Lowest price we've seen: $43.00 on Nov 9 at Music Store US. Tracked across 14 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

  • 4.5 / 5199 ratings

Owners rate it highly as a cheap, characterful analog toy and a filter/delay tool for other gear. Most say it is not a serious instrument for melodies, and many mention the noisy delay and fiddly ribbon as the price of its charm.

What people mention
  • FilterPraisedOwners like the MS-20-style low-pass filter, calling it warm and capable of harsh sweeps.
  • DelayMixedThe delay is fun and characterful but noisy and short, so it colors sound more than it echoes cleanly.
  • PlayabilityCriticisedThe ribbon strip has no pitch markings, so reviewers say it is hard to play in tune or pick out melodies.
  • PortabilityPraisedBattery operation and the small speaker make it easy to carry and use anywhere.
  • SpeakerCriticisedThe built-in speaker is described as thin and quiet, with headphones or an amp preferred.
  • Aux inputPraisedUsers value running other audio through the filter and delay as the unit's most practical use.

Specifications

color
MulticolorSource
Keyboard range
four-octave rangeSource
LFO waveforms
square wave plus the traditional triangle waveSource
Controls
5 knobs and 1 switchSource

Questions and answers

Can the Monotron Delay be played in tune?
Only roughly. The ribbon has no frets or markings, so you slide to pitches by ear. It is best for sweeps, drones and effects rather than melodies.
Can I run other gear through it?
Yes. The aux input feeds any line-level source through the MS-20 filter and delay, so it works as a small effect box for a phone, radio or synth.
Does it need batteries or a power supply?
It runs on batteries only, which is what makes it portable. There is no mains input, so keep spare batteries on hand.
How does it compare with the original Monotron?
The Delay adds an echo effect and a second LFO waveform (square) on top of the original's triangle wave, while keeping the same filter and ribbon.
Does it have MIDI or a sequencer?
No. There is no MIDI, no sequencer and no patch memory. Everything is set by hand with the knobs.
What comes in the box?
The unit itself, typically with batteries and a short manual. Check the listing for included accessories, since bundles vary.
Where is the Korg Monotron Delay cheapest?
At Adorama, for $49.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Korg Monotron Delay?
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 199 ratings.
Where can I buy the Korg Monotron Delay?
14 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Walmart, Newegg, Music Store US, Adorama.

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Filter type
MS-20 VCF filterSource
Input jack
Aux input jackSource
Output
headphone outputSource
Built-in speaker
miniature speakerSource
Power
battery operationSource