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Comparing All 3 Monotrons: Original vs Duo vs Delay

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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • I recently picked up a Monotron Duo at Knobcon X. I now have all 3 Monotrons: Duo, Delay, & Original. I decided to compare the 3 of them in case anyone is looking to purchase one. They're all similar but each one has a different trick up it's sleeve.
    Intro - 0:00
    Monotron Duo Unboxing - 0:55
    Monotron Duo Overview - 1:23
    Monotron Duo Demo - 2:03
    Original Monotron Demo - 5:17
    Monotron Delay Demo - 6:34
    Final Thoughts - 8:26
    See my previous Monotron Shootout video here: • KORG Monotron vs KORG ...
    See more videos featuring Tiny Synths here: • Tiny Synths
    And see more comparison videos here: • Shootouts & Comparisons
    #monotron #shootout

Комментарии • 55

  • @ViviSectia
    @ViviSectia Год назад +31

    A hidden features of all of the monotrons is that the back of the circuit boards have clearly labeled solder pads on on the most interesting points to make them easy to mod.

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +5

      I have heard that but I've yet to try it. It sounds like fun though. Thanks for checking out the vid.

    • @Snolferd
      @Snolferd Год назад

      I had no clue, that's an absolute game changer!

    • @parasiteunit
      @parasiteunit 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@Snolferd I think you can still find the schematics for all 3 - download from Korg

  • @goldenstarmusic1689
    @goldenstarmusic1689 Месяц назад +1

    As someone who owns all three Monotron types now, I can say each is worth it so long as you get a good deal on one, namely in the ~$50 or less range. They are all incredible but what makes them truly special is how well they integrate with each other, and subsequently the rest of your gear. It is like having different modules of a greater synthesizer while all having standout pieces, like the Voltron of miniaturized analog synths! Love this video :D

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Месяц назад +1

      @@goldenstarmusic1689 thank you for checking out the video. Elsewhere on my channel I have a video where I plugged the three Monotrons into each other. It was a fun experiment… and I totally agree. They’re all great.

  • @synaesmedia
    @synaesmedia 2 месяца назад +4

    I think it's time for Korg to make a new Monotron combining elements of all three.
    Filter with resonance + delay + second oscillator which can either be heard, or FM / AM the first, or modulate filter cutoff. If they did make that for $70 and synced the lfo to external external clock so it could be used with Pocket Operators etc, it would be a massive hit

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  2 месяца назад +3

      Agreed. I think that would be an amazing product. Especially if they could do it at that price point. Thanks for checking out the vid.

  • @Hyper5nic
    @Hyper5nic Год назад +6

    Fabulous review! I own a Delay and Duo, given to me as a X-mas present about 5 years ago.
    I used the Delay as a generator of spacey sound effects over a small electronic live performance by me at the local art academy.

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад

      Thanks for checking it out. They're all 3 great... just different. You might like this video too. ruclips.net/video/6ZPLWTOsGr4/видео.html

  • @rock2blues59
    @rock2blues59 Год назад +2

    WOW... Trifecta of Monotrons. As always, great informative and interesting video. I like the features of your new Duo..

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      They're all pretty great! Little inexpensive synths that sound pretty darn good. Thanks for watching.

  • @midi_in
    @midi_in Год назад +4

    I'm curious about these, so this is a really useful comparison, thanks!

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      I'm glad it was helpful! That's why I make these vids. For what they cost they're all pretty darn useful. I have to say the Delay is my fave but it's really hard to play recognizable notes on it so it's usually relegated to an effect.

  • @RoadRunner1980
    @RoadRunner1980 7 месяцев назад

    This is exactly what I was looking for. Just ordered the book. Thnx!

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  7 месяцев назад

      I'm glad this video was helpful. I always appreciate that kind of feedback. Thanks.

  • @jfrankcarr
    @jfrankcarr Год назад +14

    That plastic blister-packed opened too easy. You're suppose to engage in an epic battle to open one.

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +2

      LOL. So true. Some of them are like pulling teeth.

    • @uzenaklobasa8701
      @uzenaklobasa8701 Год назад +2

      @@musicalmiscellany some of them you cant even open with scissors lol

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад

      @@uzenaklobasa8701 so true. I detest that packaging method.

  • @garydesrosiers5692
    @garydesrosiers5692 Год назад +2

    Hi Kale, awhile back i bought the duo as my intro to this amazing way above my head stuff😅,played around with it but lately haven't had no extra time to do anything i like to do especially building cbg's, thanks for sharing ,i did learn a bit👍

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      Thanks for chiming in Gary. The Monotrons are really powerful little synths for what they cost. The Duo is actually pretty powerful. It does take a bit to figure it out though.

  • @mcstabba
    @mcstabba Год назад +4

    Cool comparison vid! I really like the Delay but I have the Duo as well, I should fool around with the Duo a bit more than I have. I still need to get an original Monotron, well I don't need one really but it bugs me that I'm missing one.

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +2

      I know the feeling. It was so satisfying to find the Duo at Knobcon. Now I have the full trio. LOL. Thanks for checking out the vid.

  • @bearshield7138
    @bearshield7138 Год назад +3

    very cool
    My life partner gave me a garage sale Yamaha PSR-77 that she had for years. I put d cell batteries in it and it works. So we have ordered a power supply. At an antique mall yesterday I bought a line 6 lowdown ld15 bass amp. WOW the difference that makes in my canjo is mind blowing.
    So between the two I have lots of things to figure out. I have down loaded the manuals for both and am starting to read them. We will see where we can go from here.
    Bottom line... Thank you for all the help

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      Have fun with those vintage finds. I'm so glad to hear you like my vids and that they've helped you. That's awesome. These Monotrons are a lot of fun but I think you'll have plenty with that PSR-77.

    • @bearshield7138
      @bearshield7138 Год назад +2

      For me it is a good place to start.
      I have a wine bottle box with a sliding lid that I am going to put one of the preamps from C. B. Gitty in I am also planning on get a bass fuzz peddle kit and putting it in the box also. I hope to figure out how to wire them together trough a 3 way switch.

    • @martinhansen6466
      @martinhansen6466 Год назад

      Tjek out the korg Nts-1, as a effect box/synthesizer. It go good friend to your yamaha. Like the monotron delay.

    • @bearshield7138
      @bearshield7138 Год назад

      @@martinhansen6466 Thank you

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад

      @@bearshield7138 I agree. The NTS-1 is a really nice gadget for the money.

  • @donnieka696
    @donnieka696 Год назад +1

    Awesome video as always. Could you tell me where you bought the cable you used to pick up the sound of the Korg ? And what model it is ? I read that putting the wrong kind of cable in the headphones jack can damage the synth so I'd rather be careful when trying to send it into an amplifier. Thank you !

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      Thanks for checking out the video. The cable is a Hosa CMP-153. You can buy them pretty much anywhere (Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Amazon, etc). It has 1/8" stereo on one end and dual 1/4" mono jacks on the other.

  • @UNKUHNOODLES
    @UNKUHNOODLES Год назад

    😲😲😲😲 Them lil' gadgets is " MAD DOPE"!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🦄

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      I totally agree. They're small but mighty. Thanks for watching the vid.

  • @Sonictrainkid
    @Sonictrainkid Год назад +2

    0:37 Mac OS "Crystals" Sound Effect

  • @user-gz8wm6xj4u
    @user-gz8wm6xj4u 9 месяцев назад

    Hi. Ive got a problem. My divice lights up when i turn it to vco 1. But get no sound

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for checking out the video. You might want to contact KORG support. www.korgusa.com/contactus

  • @ragerjnbthe8thsaiyan
    @ragerjnbthe8thsaiyan 7 месяцев назад

    Is it possible to make a whole album just based off the instruments or would it only be used for effects?

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  7 месяцев назад

      You can definitely play tones on all 3 Montrons. I don't know if you'd want to record an entire album with them, but it's certainly possible. Thanks for checking it out.

  • @HannaManful
    @HannaManful 5 месяцев назад

    would there be any reason for owning all three or should one of them do the trick?

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for checking out the video. I have a separate video about the differences here: ruclips.net/video/rCuX1jRCzKw/видео.html
      In short, even though they're similar, they have very different controls. Each one does something well. If you're looking to do just that thing, then having all 3 is probably redundant. However, if you want to do a lot of different things with a Monotron, you might want more than 1.

  • @alfonsedente9679
    @alfonsedente9679 Год назад +1

    Would be nice if the voices could be changed.
    Got no idea why nobody makes a pocket sized keyboard that comes with brass, piano, woodwind, string voices.

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад

      That's a good point. I can't recall seeing one like that.

    • @alfonsedente9679
      @alfonsedente9679 Год назад +1

      @@musicalmiscellany its a shame nobody ran with the idea, i remember seeing cigarette pack sized 8-bit pocket keyboards all the time when i was a kid

  • @artslife3876
    @artslife3876 Год назад +1

    Have you connected all three using the auxiliary inputs on the back?

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      I haven't tried all 3 but I have used 2 together.

    • @artslife3876
      @artslife3876 Год назад

      @@musicalmiscellany I've just bought the original Monotron, then I'm going to grab the Delay, and then the Duo. I'm fascinated if they can work in sequence, because I'd say it would be ridiculous in a great way, maybe 🤔🧐😂

    • @musicalmiscellany
      @musicalmiscellany  Год назад +1

      @@artslife3876 There's only 1 way to find out. 😀

    • @artslife3876
      @artslife3876 Год назад

      @@musicalmiscellany Indeed 😂 Can you try it before me?? 😅🤣😂

    • @artslife3876
      @artslife3876 Год назад

      @@musicalmiscellany Just in case? 🤣