Korg Monologue BL
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An heir to the minilogue, with its own distinct personality
The Korg monologue adopts the refined aesthetics, quality build, and direct approach of the famous minilogue, but concentrates them into a monophonic format designed for efficiency. Far from being a simple "one-voice version," it offers an architecture and sound behavior designed for speed, sculpting incisive timbres, and building expressive sequences in a compact instrument with a bold look.
For whom and in which styles?
Accessible to beginners thanks to its programs and clear panel, the monologue will equally appeal to experienced musicians seeking a true analog synth for studio or stage. It excels in techno, electro, house, synthwave, pop, and sound design, especially for bass lines, melodic hooks, effects, and percussive sequences. Its lightweight format and Sync connectivity also make it an excellent partner for grooveboxes and live sets.
Technical specifications
| Number of effects | 1 | Transposition | Yes |
| Arpeggiator | No | Sound generator | VCO |
| Controller | Pitchbend | Envelope | Attack - Decay - Intensity - Target |
| Filters | Resonance, Cutoff | LFO | 1 |
| User memories number | 100 | MIDI I/O | IN, OUT (DIN), MIDI PAR USB |
| Max polyphony | 1 | Inputs | USB, Midi, Audio, Audio in, Sync In, USB Midi |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Outputs | USB, Midi, Headset, Jack, USB Type B, Sync out |
| Number of oscillators | 2 | Color | Blue |
| Synthesis type | Analog, VCO, Subtractive | Sequencer | Yes |
| Module type | Envelope, Filter, LFO, Oscillator, Sequencer | Preset number | 80 |
| Category | Analog synth | Display | OLED |
| Number of keys | 25 | Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Touch | Lightweight | Dimensions (mm) | 350 x 276 x 76 |
| Key format | medium | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Korg Monologue BL polyphonic?
Its polyphony is 1 voice: this synthesizer is monophonic. The 2 VCOs and the bipolar filter are geared towards basslines, melodic patterns, and percussive sequences.
What type of sound can this analog synth produce?
The architecture combines 2 VCOs, 1 VCF, 1 EG, 1 VCA, and 1 LFO. The sync/ring functions, the filter with cutoff and resonance, as well as saturation, allow creating sharp timbres and more biting textures.
Does the Monologue sequencer allow creating complex patterns?
The built-in sequencer operates on 16 steps and allows programming sequences. A dedicated OLED display notably visualizes sequence settings and the waveform. The LFO can operate in one-shot mode as an additional envelope.
What MIDI and synchronization connections are available?
The connectivity includes MIDI In and Out in DIN format, MIDI via USB, Sync In and Sync Out. An audio input is also indicated, with jack output and headphone output.
Is the keyboard suitable for transport and expressive playing?
With 25 medium-sized keys, a light touch, and velocity sensitivity, this model weighs 1.7 kg. Its dimensions are 350 x 276 x 76 mm.
