5
Name the program. Move the cursor using the
FUNCTION 1 (CUR <) and 2 (CUR >) buttons
select the character with the edit control 1–5 knobs
6
To save, press the FUNCTION 4 (EXECUTE) button
After the data is saved, the microKORG2 returns to its normal
operating state.
Registering and selecting favorites
You can register up to eight favorite programs and quickly recall
them later. This is useful when you're playing live and in similar
situations.
Registering a favorite program
1
Select a program to register.
2
Long-press the PROGRAM NUMBER 1–8 buttons
you want to register.
The button blinks and the program is registered.
Selecting a favorite
1
Long-press the BANK button
.
2
Press the PROGRAM NUMBER 1–8 buttons
the favorite programs assigned to each.
3
To exit favorites mode, press the BANK button
the PROGRAM SELECT dial
.
Using the looper
This feature lets you record what you play on the
microKORG2, and then play it back.
Recording
1
Press the LOOP RECORDER
button
blinks red).
2
Press the
button
. Recording starts after the
pre-count.
3
Record what you play on the keyboard or the vocal
processor.
Recording is done over and over within the loop range, as an
overdub.
4
Press the
button
playback mode.
, and
.
5
Press the
.
Tip: You can also record the input signal from the AUX IN jack (see
the Owner's Manual for details).
Playing back
1
Press the
the button again to stop.
Undo/redo
1
Press the
button
Press the button again to return to the previous
recorded.
state (redo).
Deleting data
1
Long-press the
recorded.
Note: The delete operation cannot be undone.
Editing the settings
1
Long-press the
SETTING A page, which contains the recording-related
to select
settings.
Long-press the
or turn
SETTING B page, which contains the playback-related
settings.
2
Use the edit control 1–5 knobs
Parameter examples
LOOP REC SETTINGS
• Length: sets the length of the recording
• Rec Start: sets when the recording starts from standby mode
• Quality: sets the quality of the recorded data
LOOP PLAY SETTINGS
• St.Length: sets the stutter playback length
(the button
3
Press the FUNCTION 5 (HOME) button
settings.
The recorded audio data is deleted once you turn the power off.
to stop recording and switch to
button
to stop.
button
to begin playback, and press
to erase (undo) the audio you just
button
to delete all of the data you
button
to show the LOOP
button
to show the LOOP
to set the parameters.
to exit the
8
Specifications
Keyboard: 37 notes (mini keyboard, velocity sensitive, no
aftertouch)
Sound generation system: Analog modeling synthesis system
Timbres: max. of 2 (in Dual mode)
Polyphony: Synth 8 voices, Vocoder 4 voices, Hard Tune: 1,
Harmonizer: 2
Effects, EQ: Modulation, delay, reverb, 2-band EQ
Arpeggiator: 10 types, step arpeggiator function
Programs: 256 (4 banks × 8 categories × 8 programs)
Loop recorder: Approx. 43 sec (32-bit floating point, stereo)
Input/output jacks:
OUTPUT - L/MONO, R jacks (6.3 mm TS phone jack, unbalanced)
Headphones jack (6.3 mm TRS phone jack, unbalanced)
MIC IN - CONDENSER jack (+5 V 3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack,
unbalanced)
MIC IN - DYNAMIC jack (6.3 mm TS phone jack, unbalanced)
AUX IN jack (3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack, unbalanced)
DAMPER/SWITCH jack (6.3 mm TS phone jack)
MIDI IN, OUT connectors
USB Type-C port
Display: 2.8-inch TFT IPS LCD
Power: DC 9 V AC adapter (included), six AA batteries (alkaline or
nickel-metal hydride)
Battery life: Approx. 4 hours or more (when using alkaline batteries)
Dimensions (W × D × H): 542 × 238 × 65 mm / 21.34" × 9.37" × 2.56"
Weight: MK-2 2.2 kg/4.85 Ib, MK-2 MBK/MWH 2.1 kg/4.63 Ib
(without batteries and included microphone)
Included items: Condenser mic, AC adapter (DC 9 V), Precautions/
Quick Start Guide
Accessories (sold separately): DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 or PS-3
pedal switch
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
notice for improvement.
* The GUI design of this instrument was developed in collaboration
with BLINKSONIC°.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.