Korg, Japanese pioneer of synthesizers and grooveboxes

Founded in the early 1960s in Tokyo, Korg has established itself as one of the leading names in synthesis and electronic instruments, shaping the sound of modern music. From its first drum machines and organs to legendary synths like the Polysix, the brand has built a strong reputation among musicians, producers and performers looking for original sounds and powerful creative tools. Today, Korg covers everything from home studios to the stage with synthesizers, samplers, grooveboxes and full production stations designed to integrate smoothly into DAW-based and hardware live setups.

Creative tools for beatmakers, producers and live performers

Korg is particularly appreciated for its production- and performance-oriented gear: sequencers, samplers, grooveboxes and compact synths that invite experimentation. From the volca range and Electribe units to analogue and FM synthesizers, the brand offers a complete ecosystem to build beats, create patterns, improvise live or bring hardware into your DAW rig, both in the studio and on stage. These portable instruments, often battery powered, are a great entry point into electronic music production and hardware live performance, with an immediate, hands-on workflow.

Volca Sample 2: a compact and inspiring sample sequencer

Within the volca family, the Korg Volca Sample 2 is a digital sample sequencer capable of storing up to 200 samples, with around 130 seconds of total sample memory. With 8-voice polyphony, 16 steps, 10 parts and 16 pattern memories, it lets you program lively, evolving grooves that are perfect for house, techno, hip-hop and more. The analogue bass/treble isolator, built-in reverb, USB connectivity, MIDI/sync integration and extensive sample editing make it a fun yet powerful machine to expand a volca setup or a DAW rig, all in a portable, battery-powered format with built-in speaker so you can make music anywhere.

Electribe Sampler: production and performance workstation

A true modern classic, the Electribe series was designed as an all-in-one production station for creating, arranging and performing tracks live without a computer. The Korg Electribe Sampler combines a sampling engine with a powerful sequencer of up to 64 steps per part, 16 pads, a Kaoss-style X/Y touchpad and a wide range of effects for real-time sound shaping. Able to load your own samples, store up to 250 patterns and export them as Ableton Live sets, it works equally well for studio composition and live performance, where everything happens from the front panel with a strong focus on improvisation.

Polysix: a legendary Korg analogue synth

Released in the early 1980s, the Korg Polysix quickly became an iconic analogue synthesizer thanks to its 6-voice polyphony, single oscillator per voice and built-in chorus, phaser and ensemble effects that add warmth and movement. Still highly sought after by fans of classic synths, it is loved for its unique tone, straightforward programming and 32 patch memories, making it a very musical tool for vintage pads, basses and leads. The Korg Polysix second-hand analogue synthesizer lets you bring this authentic character into a modern studio, adding genuine vintage analogue colour to your setup.

Korg at AudioLight Agen: a historic brand with an eye on innovation

From early drum machines to analogue, FM and hybrid synths, Korg has consistently focused on inspiring instruments that serve musical creativity for keyboard players, beatmakers and producers. Balancing reissues of iconic gear with new portable machines like the volca and Electribe series, the brand remains a trusted choice for anyone looking for a distinctive sound and fun, performance-ready tools for both studio and live use. At AudioLight in Agen, we curate a wide selection of Korg instruments available in store and through our online shop, with the option to order specific references, benefit from personalised advice, local after-sales service and fast in-store pickup for your Korg purchases across Lot-et-Garonne and the rest of France.