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How to Make Music With a MicroKorg

The MicroKorg is a synthesizer and vocoder that can create a variety of different sounds and even emulate certain musical instruments. It has enough flexibility to help you create your own music, but you will first need to set up the synthesizer for recording. With the proper setup, you can send the MicroKorg’s sound directly to your computer’s sound card or an external audio interface and into your computer’s recording software. You can then layer multiple tracks to create your music.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/4-inch instrument cable
  • 1/4-inch to 3.5-mm adapter
  • Recording software
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Instructions

    • 1

      Connect one end of the instrument cable to the “Output” jack marked “L/MONO” on the back of the MicroKorg.

    • 2

      Connect the other end of the instrument cable to the 1/4-inch to 3.5-mm adapter.

    • 3

      Connect the other end of the adapter to the “Microphone” or “Line-in” input jack on your computer. If you are using an external audio interface, connect the instrument cable directly to an input on the interface.

    • 4

      Open your favorite recording software and create a new track.

    • 5

      Change the MicroKorg to the first patch and practice the part a few times. Start the recording software and play your bass line. Use multiple takes if necessary until you are happy with the result.

    • 6

      Create a second track and choose a different patch. Start the recording software and record the new track along with the first one. Continue adding tracks until you are happy with the result.

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