KORG KingKORG NEO - 37-Key Virtual Analog Synthesizer with XMT and 16-Band Vocoder

KORG KingKORG NEO - 37-Key Virtual Analog Synthesizer with XMT and 16-Band Vocoder

The Korg KingKORG NEO recovers the power of the legendary KingKORG in a more compact, 37-key full-size format, adding a 16-band vocoder , dedicated OLED displays, and a direct section-by-section control panel. Its XMT (eXpanded Modeling Technology) engine concentrates oscillators, modeled filters, and ready-to-play algorithms that accelerate the creation of vintage and contemporary sounds without losing depth. With 24 voices of polyphony , dual timbre (layer/split), three effects blocks plus EQ , and a balanced XLR input with included microphone for vocoder, the KingKORG NEO is a complete tool for live and studio.

Main features

• XMT engine with 3 oscillators per program (138 types: analog, noise, DWGS, PCM and MIC IN) and 18 filter types (LPF/HPF/BPF), including models of iconic synthesizers — including the MS-20 — with self-oscillating behavior when increasing resonance.
• 37-key keyboard with velocity and release sensitivity for immediate expressive control.
• Bitimbric : up to 2 simultaneous timbres (Layer/Split) and 24 voices of polyphony.
• 16-band vocoder with formant shift and hold ; balanced front-panel XLR input and included microphone . Timbre B can be used as a modulator and oscillators/timbres can be routed as a vocoder source.
• Modulation : 2 envelopes, 2 LFOs, and 6 Virtual Patch paths per timbre (assign EG, LFO, or joystick to pitch, cutoff, etc.).
• Integrated effects : PRE FX (Distortion, Decimator, Ring Mod, Amp sim…), MOD FX (Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Rotary, etc.) and REV/DELAY (Hall, Plate, Tape Echo, Mod/BPM Delay) + 2-band EQ .
• Step arpeggiator (up to 8) with 6 modes (UP/DOWN/ALT1/ALT2/RANDOM/TRIGGER) and step-by-step duration/interval editing.
• Memory : 300 programs (200 factory + 100 user) organized into 8 categories and Favorites instantly accessible from the category buttons.
• OLED displays : main (16×2) and specific for OSC and FILTER (128×64) with visible names/algorithms and quick navigation.
• Connectivity : L/Mono outputs, R on TS jack (unbalanced), 6.3 mm headphones , XLR microphone input (balanced, +5 dBu), Damper inputs (without half-damper), Switch/Pedal , MIDI In/Out and USB-B (data).

Product benefits

• Fast Sound Design : Preconfigured oscillator algorithms and dedicated controls reduce editing time without sacrificing possibilities.
• Convincing analog character : Modeled filters (incl. MS-20) with musical response and self-oscillation for lively bass , leads , and textures.
• Ready-to-play vocoder : front-mounted XLR and microphone included; 16-band modeling with formant control and advanced mixing with built-in timbres.
• Live versatility : bitimbral Layer/Split, step arpeggiator, onboard effects, and instantly accessible favorites.

Use cases

• Direct : fast layers (e.g. pad + lead ), splits with powerful bass and vocoder for vocal hooks.
• Studio : Create pads, sequences, and vocal effects without external plugins ; headphone output for silent cueing.
• Electronic production : complex modulation via Virtual Patch and three effects blocks for mix-ready sounds.

Description for projects

Korg KingKORG NEO synthesizer; 37-key keyboard with velocity and release velocity ; XMT engine; 24 polyphony ; 2 timbres (Layer/Split). Oscillators: 3 per program, 138 types (analog/noise/DWGS/PCM/MIC IN). Filter: 1 per timbre, 18 types (LPF/HPF/BPF). Modulation: 2 EG , 2 LFO , 6 Virtual Patch . Effects: PRE FX (6), MOD FX (6), REV/DELAY (6) + 2-band EQ . Vocoder: 16 bands , Formant Shift and Formant Hold ; balanced XLR input; microphone included. Arpeggiator: up to 8 steps , 6 modes. Memory: 300 programs (200/100) and favorites per category. Displays: 16×2 OLED (main) and 128×64 OLED (OSC/FILTER). Audio: L/Mono, R TS outputs (max. +5 dBu, Z _load ≥10 kΩ); 6.3 mm headphones (60 mW + 60 mW @33 Ω). Controls: Damper (no half-damper), Switch/Pedal , MIDI In/Out , USB-B . Power: DC 12 V , 9 W . Dimensions 565 × 338 × 92 mm ; weight 3.1 kg . Includes AC adapter and vocoder microphone (with windscreen).