Browse through the manual and experiment with the various knobs and buttons on the synth. Hook up your microKORG to the most powerful amplifier you have; the synth is capable of complex, layered sounds, and cheap speakers simply won't allow you to hear the intricacies. After you've learned to recognize the sound and style of the microKORG, look for instructional YouTube videos and tutorials.
The microKORG is extremely popular among a variety of bands and electronic musicians, such as Justice, the Killers, Crystal Castles, Kings of Leon, LCD Soundsystem, the Neptunes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Royksopp. Listening to the recordings and live performances of any of these artists will give you an idea of the microKORG's capabilities.
Use the microKORG as an audio processor. Any audio output device, such as a guitar or drum machine, can be routed through the microKORG before connecting to an amplifier. Any of the effects, equalizers or filters built into the microKORG can then be used to modulate and influence the sound of your input device. When using this feature, the keyboard is used only to dictate output volume. Holding one key will produce the quietest output, while four keys will produce the loudest sound. This feature is excellent for keyboardists who want to modulate the sound of other instruments in their band during recordings and live performances.
Check out the microKorg's ability to capture cross modulation, a powerful type of oscillator modulation dating back to the early days of analog modulators. The microKORG allows the user to select various types of waves for modulation. Control One dictates the amount of cross modulation, and Control Two dictates the amount of Cross Modulation controlled by Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) One. Again, experiment to find the best ways to control this powerful instrument.