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Korg R3 £499

The R3 is much more than a flexible synth, with the added bonus of the superb integrated vocoder. The street price levels out in line with the Radias, making the R3 a tempting proposition as a first synth or as a healthy fix for your next attack of Gear Acquisition Syndrome.

The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:07 pm UTC

The gooseneck mic is included as standard.

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Manufacturer's description

A powerful yet compact synthesizer with sounds, form, and features that will attract all manner of musicians and producers. Introducing the new R3.

The R3 is a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a compact and light-weight body, it packs 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys, along with two-timbre/eight-voice performance power.

The sound generator section uses the same acclaimed MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) used by the KORG RADIAS, delivering thick, gutsy, and crisp analog sounds. With quality that will satisfy both professionals and beginners, the R3 is a great choice for adding synth sounds on stage or in music production.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Loads of synth algorithms and dirty waveshaping. Three Kaoss Pads' worth of effects. Gooseneck microphone.

Cons

Few presets.

The bottom line

A superb choice for your first synth, and an excellent synthesizer for live players.

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