The Korg X-911 is a very underestimated synth. What it was intended to be, was a stand alone guitar synthesizer. What it now represents, in these enlightened times, is an all analog, quite unique, signal processor/effects unit. Whereas a true guitar synth really requires its own dedicated pickup arrangement, this unit simply accepts a standard 1/4" jack input. Just patch your guitar, microphone, or other instrument into the X-911 and play one note at a time. Sporting both CV/Trigger inputs AND outputs, these features alone, make it quite a useful little toy.

The front panel is divided conveniently into semi-preset traditional sounds, called "Instrument", and more adventurous sounds with the nomenclature "Synthe". The Instrument sounds are named Electric Bass, Tuba, Trumpet, Dist. Guitar, Violin and Flute. The Synthe sounds are designated as graphical waveform icons (Pulse, Ramp, Square). Every voicing has adjustable parameters, with most of the Instrument sounds having a filter control, bar the Violin, which has an envelope control. The Synthe sounds all have envelope controls, namely Attack and Decay.

The two sections may be overlaid or used separately, with control via the central balance slider. Many features such as Portamento, Interval, Hold etc. are foot switchable via inputs on the front panel. Naturally, the all important Voltage Controlled Filter is in residence, as is a Portamento control. Velocity Response/Touch Sensitivity is controlled by a 3 way switch. All in all, this unit is ideal for those Soundmeisters seeking to distance themselves from the all too common sameness of the modern digital era.

9 VISITOR COMMENTS

Evoleta

January 18, 2012 @ 5:42 am

Wow i can't believe this guy made this incredible piece of gear sound sooo horrible with the same stupid twangy riff! I'm a bit confused why this is allowed to be a representation of this equipment that people put a lot of time, energy, and creativity towards. But, It's not the first time I've heard a horrible demo. I can see the potential and i would love one of these!

VerivoraX

August 11, 2011 @ 9:54 am

I got my X-911 with a few small Roland foot switches, and they work fine. They're probably older versions of the current DP-2 - cheap unlatched sustain pedals.

ted

April 4, 2011 @ 3:48 pm

Do you need special Korg footswitches to control the Portamento, Interval, Hold, via the inputs on the front panel? if not whats the best to use?

Suicide Sushi

March 23, 2011 @ 4:33 pm

Yes it is possible to combine the "instruments"... It is a great little synth. It actually tracks all right and sounds great. I don't really like the way synths sound when you control it with an "organic" instrument like a guitar or a bass, so I control it with CV/gate to get a tight and less funky sound.

You can mod the f* out of this [beep] er... Just google for mods.

One thing that would have been nice is an envelope generater for the filter and/or volume and the option to modulate the Pulsewidth manually of synthe 1 and 2 as x911 actually tracks what you play and shifts PW accordingly.

Jeppe

October 3, 2010 @ 2:57 pm

Is it possible to use severel osc settings on tis thing. Like saw and pulse at the same time?

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