Thanks Matthew! I appreciate the praise, and am definitely proud of how it turned out. Would love to do some more customizations like this in the future, hah!
@@Cloud_Brn I'm now following with notifications so I can find out :) haha Idk if there is still a big market for these things 20 years later, but the udpated (and somewhat retro) look you gave it make for a really beautiful/interesting instrument!
Sweet! I'm actual just listed this one for sale on reverb if you were interested, hah! reverb.com/item/68616181-custom-microkorg-2-0-synthesizer-vocoder
Really nice work! The fact that you can remove the serigraphy on the bezel to paint the whole synth in blackis really interesting. In black with the wooden sides, yout Micro Korg looks really like an old classic. I made a similar transformation with a KORG R3.
Luv it .. only things I would change is having the support pole black along with the bolt heads, flush mount the heads inside the wood, and a blacked out stain.. That would be more aesthetically pleasing for me. Other than that loved the rebuild.
Holy shit, didn't realize they just released that! Super cool, would be awesome to use as a base for this kind of mod for sure, love the idea of lights inside!
I appreciate the support! I definitely need to make some more videos about other projects I've worked on, and improve the videography aspect of it. I'm more confident infront of a bandsaw then editing a video, hah!
@@Cloud_Brn it’s all good, most of the time I buy damaged electrical goods I’m able to fix them, this time I didn’t happen. I might keep an eye out for a new motherboard as this one is all corroded and short circuited
Why thank you! It definitely helps to have access to all the tools, and I guess I've picked up on all the different machines over the years, learning from one project to the next!
I have a question: how did you manage to remove the Edit select knobs? They're very hard in my MicroKorg, and I'm afraid of breaking or scratching something.
Oh god... this comment is two months old, I hope you didn't pull on them too hard like I did lol They have a small hole in the side, inside the hole you'll find a tiny screw that tightens the knob to the pot's "rod". Just look at them carefully and you'll see what I mean. My english is far from perfect but I hope I could still help you.
it would be awesome to use that empty space with all the text on it and maybe wire in some effects pedals and use that space for the pedal controls. Even just a delay and reverb
@@Cloud_Brn cool, yeah it drives me batty when synths have a bunch of unused space on the panel. The Korg MS2000 was terrible for it. Funny because the Micro Korg is basically the same synth.
@@dennisgates-o4yhonestly I have no idea. It might be possible to connect the output jack wires to the input jack wires of the pedal's and mount the electronics and controls in the synth. It would need a secondary power jack to avoid having to figure out how to use the synth's power. If I ever find a deal on a beat up micro I'll probably try it.
Thanks man! Hmm, I'm not sure if the cost would be worth it, hah, even if I only spent 8 hours on it, at 50/hr would be 400 bucks... which is more than the MicroKorg costs new. But if that doesn't scare you away, lets talk more.
Awesome man, well built! Would you take custom requests? If I were to send you my MK? Obviously all payed in advance. Would love to do this myself, I just don’t have all these tools and you do a way better job than I would do.
Whoops, I don't check these comments often. I am very intrigued, however there were a few parts of this build that I'm not totally confident at, and don't want to ruin someone else's instrument. That being said, I would love to continue to work on projects like this and be able to offer my services to others! Let me know if you're pretty serious though.
@@Cloud_Brn Hey man, no worries. I was that serious that I went and done it myself lol. not to the point in cutting it but I did get the confidence in taking it appart, spraying and screwing the body to some slanted side-pannels. Its not the same but im still happy with the result. You definitely inspired and motivated me to do something like this. Thank you nonetheless for your offer and reply, appreciate it!
@@Cloud_Brn hey. No rush but I was just wondering if you had gotten my email. I'm sure you're busy. I'm just touching base in case my email got buried.
... so did you plug it in, and does it PLAY? ... or does it not work, really, and this video was just for show. -- or to show it could be done... even if it does not work. - I would have liked to hear your "new" one being played, to see / hear it in action... or was that not the point. Just sayin'
ITS NOT TOO LATE! :-D Just add a "follow up" video... - One of the things I was wondering, and had you played it, I would have seen it... (and you MAY even mention it in your video and I missed it) Has it now got FULL SIZE keys!? (This is something that bugged me with the MicroKorg AND Casio CZ101 (which I have... sadly.) BUT... I play it with an external semi weighted 88 key midi "mother" keyboard overkill.)
@@icelandknight hah! Yes I've been wanting to do a follow up, and I wanna show off this cool music barn studio I've set up, so keep an eye out! I kept the same keybed, and I agree, they are pretty small keys.. I'll try and post some more videos =)
Hahaa, it's an acquired taste, I like the simplicity at face value, but the ability to dive deep in sound modulation if you put time into the parameters
Hmm, I'm not sure if the cost would be worth it, hah, even if I only spent 8 hours on it, at 50/hr would be 400 bucks... which is more than the MicroKorg costs new. But if that doesn't scare you away, lets talk more.
While I do understand the sentiment, I through bolted the sides on to help add more strength to the whole keyboard, and I don't mind the bolt heads on the outside. Now I definitely could have recessed them a bit, and now that you point it out, I may have to do that at some point, hah!
If it ain't broke...don't fix it. I have the Platinum special edition and it looks fine. This also defeats the purpose of it being portable. Nice job though.
I love this! Makes it look like an old Moog.
Man this is insane!! It turned out AMAZING. The walnut sides really pop and the shape looks like it came from a factory like that!
Thanks Matthew! I appreciate the praise, and am definitely proud of how it turned out. Would love to do some more customizations like this in the future, hah!
@@Cloud_Brn I'm now following with notifications so I can find out :) haha
Idk if there is still a big market for these things 20 years later, but the udpated (and somewhat retro) look you gave it make for a really beautiful/interesting instrument!
That is the coolest mod I've seen in a while!
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Going to buy my first MK this month. Now, you got me thinking! Wow!
Sweet! I'm actual just listed this one for sale on reverb if you were interested, hah!
reverb.com/item/68616181-custom-microkorg-2-0-synthesizer-vocoder
I absolutely LOVE the vintage styling of this mod. I reckon my Roland JD-Xi could use some similar treatment
Thank you! I definitely want to try some more custom mods on other devices, hah!
Woaow!! amazing work ! i just want now to rebuy a Microkorg to do the same. i love it. congratulations
Absolutely cool looking modification if you don't mind decreasing it's portability . But I guess it's still quite portable. Thanks for sharing sir .
Yes !! real NEW constuction !
Really nice work! The fact that you can remove the serigraphy on the bezel to paint the whole synth in blackis really interesting. In black with the wooden sides, yout Micro Korg looks really like an old classic. I made a similar transformation with a KORG R3.
Absolutely unreal transformation! TAKE MY MONEY!
Came out great 👍
Wow, very nice indeed. Now i wanna see a MicroKorg Keytar!
OMG this is badaaassssss
I appreciate it man!!
Luv it .. only things I would change is having the support pole black along with the bolt heads, flush mount the heads inside the wood, and a blacked out stain.. That would be more aesthetically pleasing for me. Other than that loved the rebuild.
Thanks man, would love to see that implemented on another edition, hah!
This would be amazing with the 20th anniversary 2023 Micro Korg Crystal and some led mods for the housing. Rly like this idea and might give it a go.
Holy shit, didn't realize they just released that! Super cool, would be awesome to use as a base for this kind of mod for sure, love the idea of lights inside!
@Gestalt Woodworks Just placed my pre-order for the special edition. Thing is begging for some additional lights
Nice looking synth! Great job!
Definitely looking much better than the original ❤
Love it!
Great mod ..and the microkorg deserves it such a fantastic instrument,...I love mine
Way to absolutely slay it on your first youtube post! Amazeballz !
Hahaa, I appreciate it! My video editing could be a bit better, but I'm glad its gotten some popularity!
Great work!
Thank you!
You know, I never really wanted a MicroKorg....until now!
Providing it looks like this one of course :P
Great job
that looks good af
3rd time watching this video. Absolutely gorgeous. I would love to be able to do this.
I appreciate the support! I definitely need to make some more videos about other projects I've worked on, and improve the videography aspect of it. I'm more confident infront of a bandsaw then editing a video, hah!
Amazing
Great job! 🤩
Thanks Bundistrat! Now I gotta post some jams like yours, hah!
Respect dude
That’s awesome!
Wow looks so good! Great job!
Thank you! Love how accessible the knobs feel now
This a great custom job. I have done some minor customization such as knobs, wheels, paint on MicroKorg. You took it to the next level!
Thank you Josh!! I got this microkorg for cheap, so I figured I would give it a shot, and it paid off, hah!
Dude, that looks sick!!!! Nice job man. 😉
Thank you!!
I’d rather buy this than the new crystal one.
Great song also! Apart from the fantastic work
Thanks! Was just a jam recorded from my friends and I, I should've mixed it up a little more with something else, but I like it too!
Amazing how much the tilt transforms the basic design into a classic. Inspirational, where’s my bandsaw?
Exactly what I was thinking too! Total retro classic vibe now!
Perfekt, bravo
I love the transformation! I just ordered a new keybed for Microkorg. Maybe I will do the same while it's apart.
Ahah! Definitely a fun project, and I've had to use electrical cleaner on my keybed a few times, seems like it builds up dust pretty quick
Cool! 🖤
Nice job! It looks so cool now!
Super cool!!
Wonderful mod!!! ❤️❤️❤️
It looks so cool!
Nice Koog
Awesome mod!!!💯❤️🔥💯
wow, very inspiring !
Great idea. Subscibed! I have bunch of Teak wood left from my boat build. I think i`ll give it a try to make my very own Moog-alike Microkorg.
Ooo that sounds like a great idea! Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out, hah!
I just picked up a damaged Microkorg an hour ago, this looks like a great direction to take it, thanks
Absolutely! Don't be afraid to make it worse before it gets better!
Minor edit - I bought a dead Microkorg it turns out :(
@@Jin-Hu Bummerrr, I'm not very knowledgeable on the electronics side of the synth unfortunately, wish I could help
@@Cloud_Brn it’s all good, most of the time I buy damaged electrical goods I’m able to fix them, this time I didn’t happen. I might keep an eye out for a new motherboard as this one is all corroded and short circuited
Cool bro!
Good work！ I wanna make my own MK like yours
Brilliant Job. 10/10
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback
Great job on this very dated looking synth. Congratulations!! Cheers
Excellent transformation well done. I know Korg would be impressed. Have you contacted Korg?
Thank you! I haven't yet, but I should! I bet they would think it's pretty cool, hah
LOVE IT🔥
Can't believe you did that! Where did you learn to use all those tools? Very impressive!
Why thank you! It definitely helps to have access to all the tools, and I guess I've picked up on all the different machines over the years, learning from one project to the next!
Микрокорг на каблуке! ))
Hey,
Nice build. Does anyone know where to get those semi-transparent plastic caps/keys for the modes. Mine are broken :(
come back buddy. make some more stuff❤
Hahaa, I've been working hard at my other gig recently, Skyline Van Design, but definitely want to make some more things and videos for fun!
Perfect.
Homie made $100 look like $1000 nice one 👌
Hahaaa, darn right! Appreciate it man
🎉❤
I have a question: how did you manage to remove the Edit select knobs? They're very hard in my MicroKorg, and I'm afraid of breaking or scratching something.
Oh god... this comment is two months old, I hope you didn't pull on them too hard like I did lol
They have a small hole in the side, inside the hole you'll find a tiny screw that tightens the knob to the pot's "rod". Just look at them carefully and you'll see what I mean.
My english is far from perfect but I hope I could still help you.
Thank you anyway, I could find out later about those tiny holes with screws. ;)
your cables will cry as hell
it would be awesome to use that empty space with all the text on it and maybe wire in some effects pedals and use that space for the pedal controls. Even just a delay and reverb
OooOoo I like that idea! A pedal or two would go a long way on this synth
@@Cloud_Brn cool, yeah it drives me batty when synths have a bunch of unused space on the panel. The Korg MS2000 was terrible for it. Funny because the Micro Korg is basically the same synth.
I'd like to hear more about how this could be done. Fantastic idea - just curious about how you might wire it in.
@@dennisgates-o4yhonestly I have no idea. It might be possible to connect the output jack wires to the input jack wires of the pedal's and mount the electronics and controls in the synth. It would need a secondary power jack to avoid having to figure out how to use the synth's power. If I ever find a deal on a beat up micro I'll probably try it.
How much would this cost…would really like to have this done.NICE WORK
Thanks man! Hmm, I'm not sure if the cost would be worth it, hah, even if I only spent 8 hours on it, at 50/hr would be 400 bucks... which is more than the MicroKorg costs new. But if that doesn't scare you away, lets talk more.
You forgot to put full size keys! Why not?
Qu es que j'aurais avoir mon micro korg mk1 comme ça trop cool !!
Awesome man, well built! Would you take custom requests? If I were to send you my MK? Obviously all payed in advance. Would love to do this myself, I just don’t have all these tools and you do a way better job than I would do.
Whoops, I don't check these comments often. I am very intrigued, however there were a few parts of this build that I'm not totally confident at, and don't want to ruin someone else's instrument. That being said, I would love to continue to work on projects like this and be able to offer my services to others! Let me know if you're pretty serious though.
@@Cloud_Brn Hey man, no worries. I was that serious that I went and done it myself lol. not to the point in cutting it but I did get the confidence in taking it appart, spraying and screwing the body to some slanted side-pannels. Its not the same but im still happy with the result. You definitely inspired and motivated me to do something like this. Thank you nonetheless for your offer and reply, appreciate it!
@@liamback.mp4 oh thats still epic! I'm glad to have inspired you and now you have a one of a kind synth, no one else's is quite like it!
It would be amazing if you uploaded a stencil or plans to make this modification. I would love to do it myself.
I traced in the side panel for this design, if you send me an email I'd be happy to share it with you! austin@skylinevans.com
@@Cloud_Brn Thank you! I emailed you. I really appreciate the help. I am excited to work on it.
@@Cloud_Brn hey. No rush but I was just wondering if you had gotten my email. I'm sure you're busy. I'm just touching base in case my email got buried.
Hipster synth.
Precisely haha, *puts way more value into it then it has any value being*
Glow up
Mega
Is it possible to send the dimensions of the wood and tabs to get that angle? Would love to complete this project!
I'd be willing to scan in a trace of the sides and email that to you! Or even make the sides again and ship em for a lil fee!
If you'd like, you could email me at austin@skylinevans.com, and I'd be happy to send ya a scan, or dimensions
... so did you plug it in, and does it PLAY? ... or does it not work, really, and this video was just for show. -- or to show it could be done... even if it does not work. - I would have liked to hear your "new" one being played, to see / hear it in action... or was that not the point. Just sayin'
Yup it plays 100%! I definitely should have included a final jam on it, but oh well...
ITS NOT TOO LATE! :-D Just add a "follow up" video... - One of the things I was wondering, and had you played it, I would have seen it... (and you MAY even mention it in your video and I missed it) Has it now got FULL SIZE keys!? (This is something that bugged me with the MicroKorg AND Casio CZ101 (which I have... sadly.) BUT... I play it with an external semi weighted 88 key midi "mother" keyboard overkill.)
@@icelandknight hah! Yes I've been wanting to do a follow up, and I wanna show off this cool music barn studio I've set up, so keep an eye out! I kept the same keybed, and I agree, they are pretty small keys.. I'll try and post some more videos =)
this is for sure impressive. but I'm afraid the factory programs are still bad hehe
Hahaa, it's an acquired taste, I like the simplicity at face value, but the ability to dive deep in sound modulation if you put time into the parameters
MoogoKorg XD
How much!?!?
Hmm, I'm not sure if the cost would be worth it, hah, even if I only spent 8 hours on it, at 50/hr would be 400 bucks... which is more than the MicroKorg costs new. But if that doesn't scare you away, lets talk more.
Very nice but you could and should have put the screws inside so they are hidden... for those who want to do this, hide yer screws!!
While I do understand the sentiment, I through bolted the sides on to help add more strength to the whole keyboard, and I don't mind the bolt heads on the outside. Now I definitely could have recessed them a bit, and now that you point it out, I may have to do that at some point, hah!
@@Cloud_Brn still, I'm probably going to use your idea to make mine. I'll post a video of it.
nice build. but who made that terrible background music?
@@SentaAerger lol it was a jam from my friends and I... A bit rough and raw for sure =p
@@Cloud_Brn no worries. it's mainly the lead guitar that ruins it a bit for me…
If it ain't broke...don't fix it. I have the Platinum special edition and it looks fine. This also defeats the purpose of it being portable. Nice job though.