Korg Drumlogue Hybrid Drum Machine

If you’re looking for hard-hitting drums that span the spectrum of standalone, studio, and stage use, then you’re in the right place, even if it’s just scratching the surface of what the Drumlogue can do. Korg’s latest drum machine is a triple-threat chimera, boasting three distinct engines for uncompromising customization and sound design: analog, digital, and Multi — an open-source engine revamped by Korg to get even more, fully customizable mileage out of your drum machine. The Drumlogue hosts 16 pads with a 10-voice polyphony, utilizing four analog voices for the rich, classic flavor of old school drums, and six digital voices to handle percussion, sampling, and more. Out of the box, Drumlogue features fully rewritable programs and drum kits, with numerous banks, types, and presets combining for 512 options across both categories. A robust 64-step sequencer, live mixing tools, an intuitive interface, and a versatile I/O suite have City Music’s production pros in agreement that the Drumlogue is a must-have machine that accommodates from the studio to the stage.

Analog character, digital control, your choice

Sound designer at Korg understand that analog and digital drums both have their place. Drumlogue splits the difference without compromising on either. For the slamming oomph that defined classic drum machines, Korg opted for analog voicing to handle kick drums, snare drums, high toms, and low toms, imbuing distinctive and iconic character to keep drums rich, punchy, and versatile. The six remaining voices digitally handle hi-hats, claps, and more to keep sounds crisp and easily tweaked. Moreover, they take care of the two sample tracks, allowing for onboard flexibility that can make extensive use of the Drumlogue’s massive interoperative potential. The Multi voice can be used for anything from synths and drums to full melodies or master FX — the world is your open-source oyster, with each sound freely uploaded, downloaded, and tweaked for your machine.