miniKORG 700S by KORG synth plugin interface

miniKORG 700S: Analog-Modeling Monophonic Synth by KORG

miniKORG 700S is a software synthesizer plugin from KORG that recreates the 1974 miniKORG 700S analog synth. It runs on Mac and Windows in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

The miniKORG 700S brings the sound of KORG's improved 1974 monophonic synth into a plugin. The developer says it reproduces the original analog hardware faithfully, with added features that only software can offer. Beyond the original's signal path, the plugin adds polyphonic and legato playing, a unison function, and a virtual patch bay with eight modulation routings. Five stompbox-style effects and more than 150 presets are included, and the interface can be shown in 2D or 3D.

Best for

Vintage analog leads
Retro bass sounds
Modulated pads and textures
Experimental sound design
Synth basses and sequences

Developer: KORG
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Faithful recreation of the 1974 miniKORG 700S analog circuitry
Mono/legato and polyphonic playing modes
Unison and spread functions for thicker, wider sounds
Analog function that adds the original's instability
Virtual patch bay with 8 routings and up to 80 destinations
Three LFOs with six waveforms, key sync and BPM sync
Five stompbox-style effects: distortion, EQ, chorus, delay, reverb
More than 150 presets across 13 categories
2D and 3D interface with three switchable screen sizes

03In depth

Faithful Circuitry and Sound Character

KORG says the original miniKORG 700S was a 2VCO, 2VCF, 1EG, 1LFO monophonic synth. The developer notes that its triangle wave oscillator was designed to sound musical rather than scientifically accurate, and that the low and high pass filters were combined into one part called the Traveler Controller.

The envelope is not a standard ADSR. Two sliders control the shape of the sound: one sets attack and decay time, the other sets sustain level and release time. KORG states that these quirks have been reproduced in the software version.

Software Features and Workflow

The plugin adds mono/legato and polyphonic modes, a unison function, a spread function for the stereo image, and an analog function that adds instability. The virtual patch bay lets you choose two modulation sources, such as note velocity or the joystick, from 33 options and assign them to up to 80 destinations, with up to eight combinations available. Destinations include effect parameters.

Three LFOs with six waveforms, key sync and BPM sync are included, along with three ADSR-type envelopes. Plugin parameters can be controlled via MIDI CC from a controller or your DAW.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	KORG
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the miniKORG 700S plugin?

It is a software recreation of KORG's miniKORG 700S, the 1974 improved version of the company's first mass-produced synth. KORG describes it as a faithful reproduction of the original analog hardware with added software features.

What formats and operating systems does the miniKORG 700S support?

It is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX plugins, and runs on Windows and macOS. The plugin is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run the miniKORG 700S?

On Mac you need OS X 10.14 Mojave or later, an Intel Core i5 or better (Apple Silicon is supported), 8 GB RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. On PC you need Windows 10 64-bit or later, an Intel Core i5 or better, 8 GB RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. An internet connection is required on both platforms.