It’s not a Korg Karma. I own one, and I can tell you that all of the Karma’s connections (including power) are on the left-hand side on the back of the instrument (when you’re standing in front of it). Also, Korg uses a lump-in-the-middle transformer with a round 4-pin connector that plugs in on the far left of the back panel. The instrument in the picture appears to use a standard electrical plug for the power connection, and unless the picture is reversed, that connection appears on the far right.
Another good guess, but I’d have to disagree. The panel knobs and switches don’t match those found on a CME controller. Besides, the instrument in the picture appears to have a display screen (or something that looks like one) in the middle, and CME controllers don’t have that feature.
Based on what can be seen in the photos, I’d say it looks like something in the Korg Triton family, but painted red instead the usual silver livery. The knobs and display are approximately where I’d expect to find them on a Triton, and the upper left part of the front panel appears to be an empty, flat space just like a Triton - a perfect little spot for a smallish tabletop synth like a MoPho.
“I didn’t expect the Moog sticker to create such a stir. It’s kinda an inside joke with myself. I use a Korg Triton for Super Diamond because it’s versatile for that type of music. I don’t love the sounds, but it makes the most sense as an all-in-one synth. I can’t bring a bunch of gear on the road. I’m a vintage synth collector and most of my cool stuff is too rare and nice to travel with. A few days before Letterman, I covered a Triton with wood grained contact paper and slapped a Moog sticker on it. I brought the DSI MoPo out mostly for product placement. They’re great people and I wanted to give them a plug. I wanted to bring the Prophet’08, but it was only one song, and didn’t really want to fly with it. I also have a Moog endorsement and sent them a photo as a joke. Thanks for noticing. Good luck on the magazine. J”
Ha, end of mystery
So, to sum it up, here’s the keyboard player for a Neil Diamond tribute band, playing a synth he don’t like under a synth he doesn’t play
There’s no business, etc, etc…