- they both sell for $399.
- almost same physical size (except that the Micron has full size keys, microKorg has tiny keys).
- microKorg is retro-looking (busy interface), Micron is high-techy (simplistic).
IF you want MY opinion, the Micron outclasses the MicroKorg in every way! and not just on paper. It's a very capable little synth that can produce big complex sounds. If you're not impressed with the presets, you can tweak them to your heart's desire! (check the specs again.. did I mention 20 filter types!);
On the other hand, the microKorg has a gritty sound that some might prefer; a better vocoder; and it runs on batteries. When it comes to sound, it's a matter of taste really.
They're both cool toys to have, but if you have to choose one, IMO the Micron has way more to offer for the same price. Lots of features and great sound. You're basically buying a small Ion! Don't take my word for it, go try one and see if it works with your music.
COMPARISON TABLE
| ALESIS MICRON | KORG MICROKORG |
8-voice polyphony
3 oscillators + Noise gen. 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs 2 multimode filters (20 types!) Effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser... Vocoder= 40 bands Arpeggiator 500 presets / 400 user / 250 patterns / 200 drum rythms 37 full-keys AND... + 12-route modulation matrix (for extreme complex sounds!) + 4 modes: programs, rhythms, setups and patterns. + Rhythm / Step Sequencer + 24-bit balanced I/O (my Triton St doesn't have that!) + compatible with Ion patches + patches are organized by name and by categories + backlit LCD screen + nice design / build quality (brushed aluminum body)
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CONS
- editing with 1 knob (shortcuts help a lot though); software editor solves problem. - X, Y, Z knobs not very precise. |
4-voice polyphony
2 oscillators + Noise Generator 2 envelope generators 2 LFOs 1 multimode filter Effects: Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), Eq Vocoder= 8 bands Arpeggiator 128 programs 37 mini keys AND... + Nice vocoder + Battery operated (6xAA) CONS - tiny keys (makes it difficult to play unless you have thin fingers) - no LCD (only 2 digit Led display) and matrix-style menus - ..makes editing a torture (software editor solves problem) - no patch names |
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