A good delay was an essential part of the classic analog synthesizer sound. More often than not, that delay came from a tape-style echo machine until affordable digital delays were created. The monotron DELAY is an analog synthesizer optimized for sound effects. In addition to its analog oscillator, filter, and LFO, it also provides a Space Delay that’s indispensable for swooping, cosmic sounds. The monotron DELAY even reproduces the pitch changes that occur when you vary the delay time, just as though you were using an analog tape echo. This fat and warm delay will add an authentic edge to your analog sounds!

Wide-Range Ribbon Keyboard

The monotron DELAY’s ribbon controller keyboard features a wide, four-octave range. This design allows the pitch to be controlled even more aggressively and dynamically, making the monotron DELAY a great tool for a DJ to get the floor moving with irresistible sound. The reversed white keys and body adornments glow under black light illumination, making the monotron DELAY ideal for delivering a striking visual impact in nearly any club environment.

Classic Korg Filtering

The distinctive tone of an analog filter (VCF) can dramatically alter and enrich the sound. The monotron DELAY uses the same highly acclaimed VCF circuit as KORG’s classic MS-10 and MS-20 semi-modular synthesizers. Originally released over 30 years ago, these instruments are still coveted today for their aggressive, dynamic filters. The VCF Cutoff knob sets the frequency or tone of the filter; the VCF Peak knob adds emphasis. A powerful filter is an essential aspect of any analog synthesizer, applying dramatic tonal changes to the sound, and projecting an intense personality that will stand out in any live performance.

Fully-patchable Filter

The input jack (AUX input) built into the monotron DELAY’s compact body allows you to place any audio source into the monotron DELAY’s signal path, directly before the analog filter and delay circuit. This provides a great way to connect a KAOSSILATOR, a guitar, or a digital audio player to the monotron and enjoy tone-bending filter and delay effects.

Go Anywhere Analog

A miniature speaker is built into the monotron DELAY. Along with the battery operation and compact size, this feature allows you to enjoy and share the monotron DELAY’s analog synthesis sound with your friends, anywhere, at any time. There’s also a headphone output that you can use when practicing in private, creating sounds at home, recording, or for connecting to an amplifier or PA system.

Synthesizer structure
1 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 LFO; DELAY

Switch
Standby / ∆ / Π

Knobs
LFO Rate, LFO Int, VCF Cutoff, DELAY Time, DELAY Feedback

Controller
Ribbon Controller

Volume
Headphone Volume

Aux Input
⅛” Stereo Jack

Headphone Output
⅛” Stereo Jack

Speaker
Miniature Internal; Disabled when headphones are in use

Power Supply
AAA batteries (x2), recommended alkaline batteries

Battery Life
Approximately 8 hours (with alkaline batteries)

Dimensions
(W x D x H)
120 mm x 72 mm x 28 mm / 4.72” x 2.83” x 1.10”

Weight
95g / 3.35 oz. (without batteries)

Accessories
AAA batteries x2 (for verifying operation)

More Info: Korg Monotron Delay