Korg RK100S 2 Keytar Synthesizer/Vocoder: Demo & Overview

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Korg's new RK100S 2 Keytars have just landed in Australia and we were stoked to get hold of one to demo. Leroy had a lot of fun channelling his inner '80s keytar lord and getting to know what they're capable of (as you'll see, he particularly enjoyed the vocoder!).
The original 1980s Korg RK-100 was a big heavy beast with 41 full-size keys, today's model has been slimmed down to a much more manageable weight, with 37 three quarter size slimline keys, and obviously, a much more modern sound engine. The 2 ribbon controllers are also heaps of fun, likewise the onboard arpeggiator. Check em out in stores now.
#korgrk100s2 #korgkeytar #keytar

[@gamepad3173]

well time to build a pedal board around this interesting keytar. double wah, whammy, overdrive, distortion, double chorus, ping pong delay, Vibrato, Tremelo, Flang, Reverb, and a Compressor sustainer. All going out to a A/B switcher pedal going to two Amps for true stereo.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

I'd like to see a ' shootout ' between the Yamaha sonogenic 500 and the RK100

[@WillsJazzLoft]

OK it will likely do what I want - especially via MIDI

[@DipTunes]

I really hope there are more libraries available

[@Hinoirocks]

i know this is old, but, eh, it's a Microkorg XL so..there's about a decade of them

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Seems nice 👍

[@unclemick-synths]

Well, it's not an oversized lump like the Roland AX-Edge so it's in with a chance at the right price.

[@ChandoraBox]

Currently debating between the two

[@ze-ce.cra_]

I kinda prefer AX-Edge actually.. About the length of a bass and it looks cooler. Jordan Rudess looks good using it

[@infinitybreak4459]

@@ze-ce.cra_ plus its got roughly 500 very well crafted sounds compared to the 200 this ones got

[@ellenbacklin]

Does it have a good hammond and grand piano

[@flutediary]

hi.. is korg rk100s has an onboard sound? or this need to have master keyboard (or DAW software) to get it sound?

[@Noisegate]

yes it has onboard sounds, its a synth not a controller ;)

[@flutediary]

@@Noisegate thanks for this information

[@SamChaneyProductions]

0:22

[@poopadoop0]

Can I use this as a controller and midi my Korg Triton through it?

[@DipTunes]

You can. I tried with kross and it worked perfectly.. (5 pin DIN midi)

[@pascualsafont4170]

Is the size of the keys a problem if im used to regular keys?

[@Noisegate]

It will depend on you, but we don't find it to be a problem

[@seop1721]

I gather it works with headphones?

[@sketsakomeditv]

Is that sound preset on RK100 same with mikrokorg?

[@anci108]

I need your help very much! Can you tell me which power supply /charger is suitable for this keytar? I cannot find how many amperes it should have?

[@Noisegate]

Hi, this is the adapter for the RK100s: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KA350--korg-ka-350-power-supply

[@anci108]

@@Noisegate 👍 thanks a lot

[@TommyGreen333]

I just bought one, it’s not making sound, does it have a built in speaker?

[@Noisegate]

No it does not have a built-in speaker, it needs to be amplified via the output

[@WillsJazzLoft]

Is there a list of patches/presets?

[@sillyk2549]

you can search up the manual online

[@gregorymonacelli2257]

Are these full size keys?

[@Noisegate]

Hi Gregory, They are slim sized mini keys. Hope this helps

[@schoovaertssimon7904]

That's that sh*t MikroKorg vocoder right there.

[@theophiljed]

I hate the position of the jack output!