Korg R3
Synthesiser & Vocoder
- 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys
- Maximum 8-voice polyphony
- Modulation sequencer lets you apply time-varying change to the sound parameters
- Vocoder with gooseneck microphone
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Korg R3 Synthesiser & Vocoder
Is the Korg R3 really the little brother of the incredible Radias synthesizer? With a multi-timbral 3 oscillator sourced sound engine utilising the latest MMT (multi modeling technology) it certainly seems like a not-so-distant relative.
The R3 comes packed with 128 presets, each one of which created using a combination of up to two timbres. In each timbre we have a choice of two oscillators which can each produce different results as well as a white-noise generator for creating lush, airy synth sounds.
For those of you really into sound synthesis, you'll be pleased to know that the Korg R3s sounds can be shaped using not only the standard analog wave shapes such as sine, square, triangle etc but also many other oscillator waveforms such as formant waves and 64 dwgs (Digital Waveform Generator System) waves to choose from. Each timbre has a 2 band EQ and allows to effects to be inserted, of which there are 30 to choose from, and completely unique to the R3 is a drive/waveshape control function which can give a raw edge to the sound you are creating.
Korgs R3 also features a fully programmable 16 step modulation sequencer and 6 types of arpeggiator...just some of the other features available on the 37 key R3, not forgetting to mention the 16 band vocoder; the sounds of which being editable in the same way!
With so many features to get wrapped up in its best to come and try out the R3 for yourself, so for a full demo come down to the Nevada Warehouse!
Reviews
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The first difference would definitely be the sound engine, as the R3 utilises the MMT where the other two do not, making it more similar to the Radias than the MS2000. The presets on this one were a lot better too but it really does outperform when synthesising the sound. Lots of oscillator shapes to choose from and the R3's own distinct drive/waveshape utility give the R3 lots of potential. Also there are 8 notes of polyphony available and an awesome 16 band vocoder (goose neck XLR mic included).
In terms of comparing with other synth products out there the R3 is somewhat limited as it does not cover the whole sonic spectrum like the Radias does. Its not possible to recreate those realistic piano sounds or acoustic basses that can be heard on high-end synthesizers such as the Radias, but let's not forget, the R3 is more than half the price and is more than capable of creating incredible sounds at the synthesized end of the spectrum.
The Korg R3 has much to offer so come down to Nevada and find out for yourself!!