Korg miniKORG 700SM [PRE-ORDER]

Released in 2021, the miniKORG 700FS was a spectacular revival of the legendary 1970s miniKORG 700S analog synthesizer, enhanced with additional functionality that wasn’t possible in the original. The miniKORG 700FS was so popular that its limited production run sold out so quickly, creating significant demand for increased production.

Korg has a long history of groundbreaking analog synthesizers, and has recently gained recognition for faithfully reproducing some of the rarest and most sought-after models. The miniKORG 700Sm is a tribute to the sound of the iconic miniKORG 700, the very origin of Korg’s analog synth history, while being enhanced to meet the needs of today’s musicians.

The elements vital to an analog synth

The true beauty and richness of the sounds produced by the miniKORG 700 could not be realized through analog modeling technology that uses computational integrated circuitry such as DSPs and other devices to model analog circuitry.

Although it’s possible to replicate a circuit by using the same parts and copying the design schematics or circuit board, there’s no guarantee that this will reproduce the original sound. This is because the components deteriorate over time, dramatically altering the sound. To accurately recreate the original sound, we must rely on the experience and memories of the technicians who worked on the original product.

We were able to bring the original sound to life thanks to our team of technicians, who have gained invaluable expertise over the years through their work on numerous synthesizer revival projects. This team was guided by the legendary Fumio Mieda, a KORG engineer since the early 1970s and one of the designers of the original miniKORG 700S. Working closely with Korg’s sound designers, they meticulously reproduced the original sound as faithfully as possible.. We hope that those who play the miniKORG 700Sm will experience it as a beautifully crafted and authentic recreation of the original.

• Size: 641 x 227 x 107 mm/25.24” x 8.94” x 4.21”
• Weight: 5.8 kg/12.79 lbs.
• Includes: AC adapter, Traveler knob (without protrusions type) x 2, Soft case