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Korg

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Synthesizers, tuners and music-production tools developed in Japan.

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01 / Buying facts

What you can check.

Warranty & support

Warranty, return and support terms are not yet documented. Check the policy for the exact product, seller and country.

History on record

1963 — founding year stated on the official history page

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02 / Company & ownership

Behind the brand.

Korg started in 1963 after Tsutomu Katoh and Tadashi Osanai built a rhythm machine to solve a working musician’s problem. The company became known for accessible synthesis and tuning tools.

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  1. 1963

    Tsutomu Katoh and Tadashi Osanai build a new rhythm machine.

  2. 1973

    An accessible monophonic synthesizer begins a long instrument line.

  3. Today

    Synthesizers, tuners and workstations retain the problem-solving spirit.

03 / Design & manufacturing

What happens where?

Design and production process

  • Korg started in 1963 after Tsutomu Katoh and Tadashi Osanai built a rhythm machine to solve a working musician’s problem. The company became known for accessible synthesis and tuning tools.
  • Current production spans Japan, China and other production locations.
  • Some premium products are Japanese-made, but the catalogue uses multiple manufacturing countries.
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04 / Product guide

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Categories in our shortlist

Accordions & Concertinas · Bagpipes · Alto & Baritone Horns · Euphoniums · French Horns · Trombones · Trumpets & Cornets · Tubas · Audio Samplers

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What is still unknown?

We do not yet have documented answers for these parts of Korg’s profile. Missing evidence is not a negative finding about the brand.

  • Ownership
  • Warranty and aftercare

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