Korg R3 Synth - Nevada Music UK

http://www.nevadamusic.co.uk/Keyboards_&_Pianos/Synths_&_Workstations... Is the Korg R3 really the little brother of the incredible Radias synthesizer? With a multi-timbral 3 oscillator sourced sound engine utilising the latest MMT (multi modeling technology) it certainly seems like a not-so-distant relative.
The R3 comes packed with 128 presets, each one of which created using a combination of up to two timbres. In each timbre we have a choice of two oscillators which can each produce different results as well as a white-noise generator for creating lush, airy synth sounds.

For those of you really into sound synthesis, you'll be pleased to know that the Korg R3s sounds can be shaped using not only the standard analog wave shapes such as sine, square, triangle etc but also many other oscillator waveforms such as formant waves and 64 dwgs (Digital Waveform Generator System) waves to choose from. Each timbre has a 2 band EQ and allows to effects to be inserted, of which there are 30 to choose from, and completely unique to the R3 is a drive/waveshape control function which can give a raw edge to the sound you are creating.

Korgs R3 also features a fully programmable 16 step modulation sequencer and 6 types of arpeggiator...just some of the other features available on the 37 key R3, not forgetting to mention the 16 band vocoder; the sounds of which being editable in the same way!

The main questions on peoples minds when purchasing a synth of this nature tend to relate to the differences between the R3, the Microkorg and the Microkorg XL...


The first difference would definitely be the sound engine, as the R3 utilises the MMT where the other two do not, making it more similar to the Radias than the MS2000. The presets on this one were a lot better too but it really does outperform when synthesising the sound. Lots of oscillator shapes to choose from and the R3's own distinct drive/waveshape utility give the R3 lots of potential. Also there are 8 notes of polyphony available and an awesome 16 band vocoder (goose neck XLR mic included).


In terms of comparing with other synth products out there the R3 is somewhat limited as it does not cover the whole sonic spectrum like the Radias does. Its not possible to recreate those realistic piano sounds or acoustic basses that can be heard on high-end synthesizers such as the Radias, but let's not forget, the R3 is more than half the price and is more than capable of creating incredible sounds at the synthesized end of the spectrum.

The Korg R3 has much to offer so come down to Nevada and find out for yourself!!

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[cprostudio]

is this an ad from the 70's lol

[mariomariobrosluigi]

i would like to have one!!!

[francaisemusique]

@Moonyman213 get the R3, maybe more expensive but the XL is a little too complicated and this one is far more superiour

[TheLynxie]

@Moonyman213 R3.

R3.

R3.

[Moonyman213]

I've beatboxing for now an year and I thought on getting a synth to get more sounds. Now that I've seen the R3, I dont know whichone to select. Im between the microKorg XL and the R3. Whichone would be better for me? I already own a KP3 Im using to loop sounds. Anyhelp will be appreciated.

[VentureBrosgo]

@lzn1806 The r3 has full sized keys and is much more durable then the XL

[go433]

@M0CH4B34R yes

[M0CH4B34R]

Does it have a USB plug in???

[lzn1806]

ok, i need some help, Im going to buy a synthesizer for me, but Im not sure about which one Im going to buy. What do u guys think is the best? a microkorg synthezizer vocoder, a korg R3 8 radias, or a microkorg XL MMT?. please everyone, help me!

and between those two microkorg's?

[FireatWill35]

ive watched this video to many times

[PrototypeX17]

;_; I want one! (Sob)

[redfoxskater]

Would this be good for breakbeat or gabber?