Comparing All 3 Monotrons: Original vs Duo vs Delay
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- I recently picked up a Monotron Duo at Knobcon X. I now have all 3 Monotrons: Duo, Delay, & Original. I decided to compare the 3 of them in case anyone is looking to purchase one. They're all similar but each one has a different trick up it's sleeve.
Intro - 0:00
Monotron Duo Unboxing - 0:55
Monotron Duo Overview - 1:23
Monotron Duo Demo - 2:03
Original Monotron Demo - 5:17
Monotron Delay Demo - 6:34
Final Thoughts - 8:26
See my previous Monotron Shootout video here: • KORG Monotron vs KORG ...
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And see more comparison videos here: • Shootouts & Comparisons
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A hidden features of all of the monotrons is that the back of the circuit boards have clearly labeled solder pads on on the most interesting points to make them easy to mod.
I have heard that but I've yet to try it. It sounds like fun though. Thanks for checking out the vid.
I had no clue, that's an absolute game changer!
I'm curious about these, so this is a really useful comparison, thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful! That's why I make these vids. For what they cost they're all pretty darn useful. I have to say the Delay is my fave but it's really hard to play recognizable notes on it so it's usually relegated to an effect.
WOW... Trifecta of Monotrons. As always, great informative and interesting video. I like the features of your new Duo..
They're all pretty great! Little inexpensive synths that sound pretty darn good. Thanks for watching.
Fabulous review! I own a Delay and Duo, given to me as a X-mas present about 5 years ago.
I used the Delay as a generator of spacey sound effects over a small electronic live performance by me at the local art academy.
Thanks for checking it out. They're all 3 great... just different. You might like this video too. th-cam.com/video/6ZPLWTOsGr4/w-d-xo.html
That plastic blister-packed opened too easy. You're suppose to engage in an epic battle to open one.
LOL. So true. Some of them are like pulling teeth.
@@musicalmiscellany some of them you cant even open with scissors lol
@@uzenaklobasa8701 so true. I detest that packaging method.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Just ordered the book. Thnx!
I'm glad this video was helpful. I always appreciate that kind of feedback. Thanks.
Hi Kale, awhile back i bought the duo as my intro to this amazing way above my head stuff😅,played around with it but lately haven't had no extra time to do anything i like to do especially building cbg's, thanks for sharing ,i did learn a bit👍
Thanks for chiming in Gary. The Monotrons are really powerful little synths for what they cost. The Duo is actually pretty powerful. It does take a bit to figure it out though.
Cool comparison vid! I really like the Delay but I have the Duo as well, I should fool around with the Duo a bit more than I have. I still need to get an original Monotron, well I don't need one really but it bugs me that I'm missing one.
I know the feeling. It was so satisfying to find the Duo at Knobcon. Now I have the full trio. LOL. Thanks for checking out the vid.
😲😲😲😲 Them lil' gadgets is " MAD DOPE"!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🦄
I totally agree. They're small but mighty. Thanks for watching the vid.
Awesome video as always. Could you tell me where you bought the cable you used to pick up the sound of the Korg ? And what model it is ? I read that putting the wrong kind of cable in the headphones jack can damage the synth so I'd rather be careful when trying to send it into an amplifier. Thank you !
Thanks for checking out the video. The cable is a Hosa CMP-153. You can buy them pretty much anywhere (Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Amazon, etc). It has 1/8" stereo on one end and dual 1/4" mono jacks on the other.
very cool
My life partner gave me a garage sale Yamaha PSR-77 that she had for years. I put d cell batteries in it and it works. So we have ordered a power supply. At an antique mall yesterday I bought a line 6 lowdown ld15 bass amp. WOW the difference that makes in my canjo is mind blowing.
So between the two I have lots of things to figure out. I have down loaded the manuals for both and am starting to read them. We will see where we can go from here.
Bottom line... Thank you for all the help
Have fun with those vintage finds. I'm so glad to hear you like my vids and that they've helped you. That's awesome. These Monotrons are a lot of fun but I think you'll have plenty with that PSR-77.
For me it is a good place to start.
I have a wine bottle box with a sliding lid that I am going to put one of the preamps from C. B. Gitty in I am also planning on get a bass fuzz peddle kit and putting it in the box also. I hope to figure out how to wire them together trough a 3 way switch.
Tjek out the korg Nts-1, as a effect box/synthesizer. It go good friend to your yamaha. Like the monotron delay.
@@martinhansen6466 Thank you
@@bearshield7138 I agree. The NTS-1 is a really nice gadget for the money.
Is it possible to make a whole album just based off the instruments or would it only be used for effects?
You can definitely play tones on all 3 Montrons. I don't know if you'd want to record an entire album with them, but it's certainly possible. Thanks for checking it out.
Hi. Ive got a problem. My divice lights up when i turn it to vco 1. But get no sound
Thanks for checking out the video. You might want to contact KORG support. www.korgusa.com/contactus
0:37 Mac OS "Crystals" Sound Effect
Yep. That's what it was. Thanks for watching.
Would be nice if the voices could be changed.
Got no idea why nobody makes a pocket sized keyboard that comes with brass, piano, woodwind, string voices.
That's a good point. I can't recall seeing one like that.
@@musicalmiscellany its a shame nobody ran with the idea, i remember seeing cigarette pack sized 8-bit pocket keyboards all the time when i was a kid
would there be any reason for owning all three or should one of them do the trick?
Thanks for checking out the video. I have a separate video about the differences here: th-cam.com/video/rCuX1jRCzKw/w-d-xo.html
In short, even though they're similar, they have very different controls. Each one does something well. If you're looking to do just that thing, then having all 3 is probably redundant. However, if you want to do a lot of different things with a Monotron, you might want more than 1.
Have you connected all three using the auxiliary inputs on the back?
I haven't tried all 3 but I have used 2 together.
@@musicalmiscellany I've just bought the original Monotron, then I'm going to grab the Delay, and then the Duo. I'm fascinated if they can work in sequence, because I'd say it would be ridiculous in a great way, maybe 🤔🧐😂
@@artslife3876 There's only 1 way to find out. 😀
@@musicalmiscellany Indeed 😂 Can you try it before me?? 😅🤣😂
@@musicalmiscellany Just in case? 🤣