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Korg - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Korg? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
KORG Pa5X OS Update 1.5.0: 40 New Styles and a Bunch of new Features
11 Nov · KORG has released a major update for the Pa5X arranger workstation. The new OS comes with 40 new styles and many other improvements.
AFFORDABLE SYNTHS
5 of the Best Affordable Synthesizers – For Every Budget
11 Nov · Here are our picks for the best affordable synthesizers for every budget.
FORGOTTEN SYNTHS
5 Forgotten Synths: Lost to Time
07 Nov · Not every synth can be a classic. There are countless that never make it into the collective unconscious. These are five of those forgotten synths.
MODERN SYNTH CLASSICS
Modern Synth Classics: 9 Incredible Synthesizers We’ll Still Be Talking About in 30 Years
06 Nov · These are the modern synth classics that we’ll wax nostalgic over in decades to come. Did your favorite make the list?
Guitar Practice Routines
Guitar Practice Routines: 5 Ways to Improve in 15 Minutes a Day
06 Nov · Guitar practice routines vary. Whether you're a beginner or are looking to retain some core skills, here's what I recommend to improve your practice time.
Thomann Cyber Deals 2026: Best Digital Piano and Keyboard Deals
05 Nov · The Thomann Cyberweek Sale is in full swing! Discover the best digital piano and keyboard deals and save on stage pianos, arranger workstations, and more!
GAME-CHANGING
Game-Changing Synths: 7 Modern Synthesizers That Have Transformed Music Making
04 Nov · These modern game-changing synths are changing the way we make and play music.
POCKET SYNTHS
The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go
02 Nov · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!
SYNTHS OF CITY POP
Synths of City Pop: 5 Synthesizers That Made the Sounds of the City
23 Oct · Have you ever wondered what keyboards the top session musicians were playing on all those city pop hits? These are the synths of city pop.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Bought an Arturia MiniFreak 49? Max It Out with New Sounds! – Sounds and Presets
21 Oct · Did you just drop some cash on the Arturia MiniFreak 49? Here are some of my favourite sound banks to help you fill it up!
BUDGET MONOSYNTHS
The Best Mono Synths under $500 for Leads and Basslines
19 Oct · You don’t have to spend a fortune to get your hands on a great-sounding synth! We check out the best mono synths under $500.
AMBIENT MACHINES
Ambient Machines: 5 Synths and Devices for Soothing Sonic Wellness
10 Oct · Chill out with these ambient machines, five instruments and sound players designed to soothe your nervous system.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Impressive Deals From 3 Big Brands: Arturia, KORG and Akai!
03 Oct · We hunt down the deals of the week so you don't have to, and we've found some pretty awesome savings for you from 3 big-name brands!
The Edge
The Gear of The Edge: The Greatest Guitarists of All Time
25 Sep · The Gear of The Edge finally takes us away from the tone purists: effects, hundreds of guitars, and amps built the entire U2 guitar sound.
5 AMAZING SYNTH PRESETS
5 Amazing Synth Presets That Changed Pop Music!
20 Sep · We take a look at 5 presets that dominated pop music and shaped what we heard during the golden age of synth pop. Did your favourite make the list?
SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS
Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound
18 Sep · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.
Joe Landers Profligacy Is a KORG Prophecy Emulator: Get the Prodigy’s Synth for Free!
17 Sep · Joe Landers Profligacy puts the KORG Prophecy hardware in your computer. This is the same synth that The Prodigy rinsed. But there’s a catch…
BEST SYNTH FOR YOU
The Best Synth for You Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
11 Sep · Unsure what the best synth is for you? Use psychology to help you pick the perfect one.
The Sound Lab: 3 Cool Pieces of Gear for Creative Sound Exploration – Perfect Match!
11 Sep · Into sound research and sonic experiments? Here's the gear for building your own sound lab and discovering entirely new worlds of sound.
USB TURNTABLES
5 of the Best USB Turntables
10 Sep · Stop just admiring the covers of your record collection and start listening with these five best USB turntables. For every budget!
BUDGET BEATMAKING
The Best Budget Beatmaking Gear to Help you Get Creative
07 Sep · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We check out some of the best budget beatmaking gear to get you started!
Deals of the Week
Deals of the Week: Save on Komplete Kontrol, KORG Electribe, and an Iconic Mic!
29 Aug · The deals of the week are in, and there's something for everyone: Komplete Kontrol keyboard controllers, KORG Electribes, and a complete vocal recording bundle.
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