Feature:
Virtual patching and different waveforms for LFO allow for really creative sounds. You can plug in external audio sources and use the Micro's features to turn it into an FX box which is wicked cool. The vocoder sounds awesome as well. The mic that comes with it is fun. I don't use a more expensive mic, I prefer to use the one that comes with it because you can get really cool sounds from it. I LOVE the small keyboard. I can reach an octave and a half with a single hand which allows for some really creative playing.

Quality:
Every knob and key works and feels as it should after 3 and a half years of use.

Value:
Honestly, if you played the keyboard for someone in the next room and then had them come in and see the keyboard, I think they'd be blown away at how big and cool of sounds came out of such a little keyboard.

Desirability:
It looks really cool. I'm a fan of the retro-analog look. Wood panels on the side are neat.

Sound:
Some sounds sound cheap, and some sound like they're created by a giant powerhouse synth. Either way, the presets contain a lot of great, creative sounds, and along with creating your own patches you can get wicked cool sounds out of this thing.

Ease of Use:
You can use the factory presets if you don't want to program yourself and won't have to worry about not getting good sounds because the factory presets make great use of the keyboard and are really creatively designed. Programming takes a bit to learn. Once you do I think it's intuitive enough that programming whatever you want becomes simple. Most patches aren't velocity sensitive but it's easy enough to program them to be so if you want.

Overall:
I've had it for three and a half years and I still use it in my productions and live performance. It's really fun and can get really big sounds at the same time.

Feature:
The vocoder with included mic is an awesome feature! The vocoder sounds so cool and is a great addition to the right tracks. Also, the keyboard has a lot of settings that can be changed, but it also has a light that lights up to let you know when you've set the setting you're changing back to its original value. Very helpful.

Quality:
While it is made of mostly plastic, it seems to be very tough for being plastic. If you put it in a nice case or bag, it seems very secure and I would not worry at all about it breaking. It seems like it would last for a very long time.

Value:
For the price this is an amazing little synthesizer -- it looks and sounds a lot more expensive than it is.

Desirability:
Every time someone sees my Korg, they ooh and ahh about how "cute" it is, and then when they hear it they're like "WOAH I WANT ONE." Also, the wood paneling and olive color give it a very cool retro feel. The size of the keyboard is awesome, too, it makes it extremely easy and convenient to transport.

Sound:
This keyboard can make just about any synth sound you'd want it to make. Obviously it doesn't have anything like piano but that isn't what this keyboard is designed to do. It does, however have a pretty good electric piano imitation. Some of the bass sounds that come out of it are absolutely ENORMOUS and are ridiculous coming out of such a small package. All in all, it sounds GREAT.

Ease of Use:
At first, all the knobs and the huge list of parameters can seem very overwhelming but it doesn't take long at all to figure how they work and how you can begin customizing your own sounds from the presets. The small keyboard doesn't impede the playability at all, in fact it makes it easier sometimes, and if you want more keys you can always use a MIDI controller which is very easy to attach.

Overall:
If I lost this keyboard or somebody stole it I would cry! I would DEFINITELY purchase a new one. This keyboard makes the most amazing synth sounds and is SO FREAKING PORTABLE. You couldn't find a better keyboard that is easier to carry around, it weighs practically nothing and takes up no room, but it sounds fantastic.

Feature:
So So Many.....

Quality:
OK... so its got those nasty little keys! - but they actualy have a realy nice feel to them.... Not your usual toy town casio feel!

Value:
The synth engine alone hits the top value mark... but, with the built in vocoder it deserves a 10+

Desirability:
The Look ! - Absolutely Retro...... Other manufacturers take note! - This is how they used to look.... Large back-lit buttons..... and knobs that would'nt look out of place in an episode of gerry andersons 'Thunder-Birds'...... Mmmm Real Wood! - Its gorgeous!

Sound:
One Word! - I N C R E D I B L E - I've just sold My Roland JP8000 and purchased this as a replacement! - (What! I hear you say... Are you mad?) Well..... maybe...... But after hearing this thing in my local Music store I was totaly blown away. - Its the Best Modern Sounding analogue I've ever come across. I've been at the music making game for nearly 20 years now and have owned some of the finest analogue synths during that time.... and trust me on this one..... The Micro-Korg Is as good sounding as any vintage roland Or Moog! (Sometimes even Better)

Support:
no probs at the mo.

Overall:
This is without a shadow of doubt a 'FUTURE CLASSIC' and the minute KORG stop making this wonder machine they will become 'GOLD DUST' - Food For Thought !

Feature:
Everything you need. Would love more knobs but the synth would need to be larger for that so it is perfect.

Quality:
Seems reliable to me and I've had no problems after a couple years of use.

Value:
MS2000 in a smaller case for a lot less money. You figure it out.

Desirability:
Very sexy.

Sound:
You can get so many sounds out of this beast because you have the analog synth waves and then you have the DGWS digital waves also. Very very versitile. A modern ms20.

Overall:
I could imagine that anyone could use one of these in their rig. For anyone who says this is a toy maybe they can explain all the times I've spotted this thing in stage setups along with much more expensive synths and keyboards? Off the top of my head two bands I know who are using this are Interpol and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Quality:
it is good quality but you would definatly need a hardcase if on the road and using it live

Value:
best!

Desirability:
it looks amazing with its vintage styling.

Sound:
amazing

Ease of Use:
its really easy to use and make your own settings great for begginers

Support:
no problems

Overall:
im going to be satisfied with this for a good few more years

Feature:
Although it does seem so popular to even non-musicians the features are great so you can get a really squelching/screaming acid house feel to it and then have a totally laid back trip hop song. I havent really used the beats much as i have a drum machine (Boss DR-3) but they seem good quality enoguh

Quality:
It all seems fine and the way its layed out is easy instead of having to dial things in all the time. Nothing seems wrong with it though but i reccomend getting a better mic for the Vocorder

Value:
Its great and really affordable

Desirability:
Its lovely it makes me feel like Gary Numan or Brian Eno when im playing it because theyre are so many knobs and stuff. I love the Wood finish.

Sound:
Well the Sound Quality is amazing. You can get all the Retro style sounds you want really easily by just creating a sound with it.And everyone is bagging the presets (no not the band) that it comes with but they're not half bad ahaha. Im not really into fully Techno or Trance but this thing makes it seem amazing and easy.

Ease of Use:
Its really easy to make your own sounds but its a bugger to program it.

Support:
I havent had to deal with Korg because it hasnt had any problems

Overall:
Lovely

Feature:
Substantial.

Quality:
Solid.

Value:
Also good! Built well, and sounds thick and full.

Desirability:
First time I saw it, I thought "I must have it!" Good for mobile studios.

Sound:
The best virtual analog synth for the price.

Support:
Pretty good! Excellent manual.

Overall:
I love it.

Feature:
i liked the features which include a arpeggiator and a vocoder.

Quality:
So far I haven't had to take the microKorg in, nor have I had any minor problems.

Value:
This was a pretty good value.

Desirability:
It is attractive and has a hint a retro style with the wood panels.

Sound:
I like the sound, though it would be nice if it had some effects,

Ease of Use:
THis synth is easy to use because you don't have to foll around with several knobs.

Support:
i haven't had to deal with the company.

Overall:
I would be happy with the microKorg for 5-10 years. Iwould like to buy The Roland jUno D, The Alesis IOn, and The KOrg Radius.

Feature:
Only thing missing is a little gig bag. Although this thing can fit in a medium sized backback.

Quality:
For the low price, outstanding! However, it might be a good idea for Korg in the future to come out with a heftier "Pro-version" with aluminum body, better keys, etc... and charge a higher price. Once enough people get their hands on this little monster, Korg can easily sell a up-scale version to the well heeled purists.

Value:
Nothing comes close at this price.

Desirability:
Did I mention that I often sleep with this little thing?

Sound:
Amazing sound for such a small device. Comes with a good selection of preset synth sounds (128)....but once you learn to modify and create your own sounds using the built-in EDIT feature or Korg's free microkorg PC/Mac software you can download from Korg.com ..... watch out....you may become so absorbed in sound creation rapture, that your girl friend may leave you, you'll lose weight, and your family may wonder whether you should see a shrink because you sleep with "that little keyboard thing"....seriously.

Support:
Haven't needed any yet.