Korg 770

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An ancient synthesizer from Korg. Aside from being very old, there isn't much else to say about the 770. It was released in 1976, is monophonic, very limited in design, flexibility and sonic possibility. It can make some weird noises largely due to its retro-cool ring modulator. You can also run external sounds through it. Bass, string and lead sounds are ok. It's got a fast envelope, auto bend, and LFO re-trigger too. An ole' classic that's fun to play with and useful if you're in the mood for buzzy analog sounds. It is used by Freddy Fresh, Simple Minds and The Human League.

29 Visitor comments
lucas drake
November 2, 2010 @ 5:44 pm
Barth Visser,

I actually just had my 770 stolen and have been looking for a replacement. I am in southern california, please email me asap so we can work something out. eldizz@yahoo.com
Barth Visser
November 2, 2010 @ 4:51 pm
I happen to have one. Anyone interested?

Barth Visser
The Netherlands
max
September 27, 2010 @ 9:12 pm
This synth makes a very strange, very distinctive bass sound that I have not found in any other synth. It's one of my favorites for that purpose. It's analog sounding yes, but kinda odd.
External input coupled with the "travelers" and ring modulator is fun to mess with. The white and scale noise generators are good for special effects.
chris
December 11, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
Outstanding synth, people who don't like it simply doesn't know how to use it.
Both wild and smooth, he can do any sound, great for industrial.... and disco !
joe
December 1, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
years ago,I bought an arp axxe and the korg 770 from somone, later I decided to sell the korg770 because it was NOT that great sounding, After a while I got bored with the axxe and sold that(mistake!) But after seeing the way old synth prices climbed over the years,I should have kept em both ! I remember when an original minimoog costed $700,now they're $4000 ! I bought a TB303 for $300,now they're about $2000 ! I know the korg 770 is NOT nearly as popular as a moog and the likes but the Korg770 is still usefull, its still a clasic,its got some cool features,ring mod,external input. And it WAS used by some well known artists too. So honestly, if somome was selling one for $1500 I really would not be surprised today. These days a lot of people use the same computer programs and a lot of stuff has a typical sound and quality, back in the days of old equiptment(like the korg770) each piece had its own caracter,that's my opinion. Keep you're REAL gear! Especially analog.
 
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  • Demos & Media

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    Video 1     - Synthesizer Korg 770

    Manual - Download the original owner's manual from SoundProgramming.net.

  • Specifications
  • Polyphony - 1 - Monophonic
  • Oscillators - VCO-1: Scale (64', 32', 16', 8', 4', 2'), Waveform (triangle, square, sawtooth, pulse, PWM, External Signal).
    VCO-2: Coarse Tuning (16'-1'), Fine Tuning, Mode Selector (sawtooth, Ring 1, 2, Scale Noise, Pink Noise, White Noise).
  • LFO - 2 (LFO2 is called VCO Vibrato)
  • Filter - (2) VCF's: High Pass and Low Pass (Traveler).
  • VCA - VCA + ENVELOPE GENERATOR: Attack Time, Singing Level, Range Selector, Sustain Selector, Envelope Mode Selector, Trigger Mode Selector
  • Keyboard - 32 Keys
  • Memory - None
  • Control - VCF foot pedal; CV/Gate mods can be added; Mouth/Breath Controller
  • Date Produced - 1976
  • Resources & Credits

  • Images from Korg Electronic Music Instruments Vol. 5 (catalog).

    Thanks to Mark Strijbos for providing some information.

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