MonoPoly
MonoPoly is a KORG software synthesizer for Mac and Windows that recreates the classic Mono/Poly instrument for music production and sound design.
What is MonoPoly?
MonoPoly is a software synthesizer based on KORG’s classic Mono/Poly instrument, designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers working on Mac and Windows. It is part of the KORG Collection and can be used in modern production workflows as both a standalone instrument and a plug-in in supported host apps. The instrument focuses on vintage-style analog synthesis, giving users access to the signature four-VCO sound, polyphonic and unison-style performance options, and extensive modulation for creating basses, leads, pads, effects, and experimental textures. KORG also includes modern conveniences such as a high-resolution scalable interface, presets, and built-in effects that make the software easier to use in current studio setups. This makes MonoPoly useful for both recreating classic synth tones and building new sounds for recording, composition, and live performance.
Key features
- Play classic analog-style synth sounds with four-VCO voice architecture
- Use the instrument as a standalone app or as a plug-in in supported music production software
- Create basses, leads, pads, and experimental textures with extensive modulation options
- Switch between polyphonic-style and unison-style performance approaches
- Apply built-in multi-effects to shape and enhance sounds
- Browse and use a large preset library for quick sound selection
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is legitimate music software from KORG for sound creation and production. It may store presets, settings, and related audio-production data on your Mac, which is normal for a synthesizer plug-in or standalone instrument. Keep it if you use KORG Collection instruments or open projects that depend on its sounds, because removing it can cause missing instrument errors in music sessions.
Recommendation: Keep MonoPoly if you use it for music production or may reopen projects that rely on it. If you no longer use KORG software instruments, you can remove it along with its support files, but do so only after confirming you do not need its presets or project compatibility.
Common paths
/Applications/KORG/MonoPoly.app/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/MonoPoly.component/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/MonoPoly.vst/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/MonoPoly.vst3
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/KORG/MonoPoly~/Library/Application Support/KORG/KORG Collection
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/jp.co.korg.monopoly.plist
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