Korg MPS-10 Sample Pad Drum percussion and sampler pad

BrandKorgKorg, based in Japan, has always been known for mixing the experimental with the practical. From the MS-20 with its gritty filters to the M1 workstation and the more recent Minilogue and Volca series, Korg constantly innovate. They offer quirky pocket synths as well as professional stage keyboards. Their gear often encourages exploration and happy accidents. Korg instruments reward curiosity and have been favourites for decades among adventurous musicians. CategorySamplersSamplers are instruments that record, manipulate and play back audio, allowing you to turn sounds into playable and rhythmic elements. Used for beats, textures, vocals and experimental sound design, they are central to many production and live performance workflows. If you enjoy building music from captured sounds and shaping them in creative ways, samplers offer a powerful and hands-on approach to making music. SynthesizersWorkstationsTagsPolyphonicPolyphonic is the ability to play multiple notes at the same time. Polyphonic instruments allow chords, layered harmonies, and complex musical passages, making them suitable for pads, harmonic textures, and expressive performance. SamplerA sampler is an instrument that records, stores, and plays back audio recordings as playable sounds. It allows samples to be triggered, pitched, sliced, and processed, turning recorded material into musical elements. Samplers are widely used for rhythm creation, melodic parts, and sound design in both studio production and live performance. SynthA synth is an electronic instrument that creates sound through electronic signal generation and shaping. It is used to produce basses, leads, pads, textures, and effects by controlling oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation. Synths are central to electronic music and modern production, offering flexible sound design for both studio work and live performance. WorkstationA Workstation is a professional keyboard instrument that combines high-quality sounds with powerful sequencing, recording, and performance features. More than just a keyboard, it acts as a complete music production hub, allowing players to compose, arrange, and perform without needing extra equipment. Workstations typically include a wide range of instrument voices, drum kits, effects, and built-in sequencers for layering and arranging tracks. Many also offer sampling, audio recording, and deep integration with MIDI or computer software. Favoured by composers, producers, and live performers, workstations are versatile tools that bring together creativity and practicality in one instrument.