The "Replicant" sound is just awesome, we know the reference and it's always a pleasure to hear those Vangelis'ish tones ! All other patches are very nice too, especially : "Petrichord" - "Rise of power" - "Haunted Pad" is delicious, it sounds almost like the Onde Martenot from Maurice Martenot ((1926) - "Cutie Bass" is so creamy and "Innerstellar" is from outtaspace ! Great demo !
Thank you! They definitely do, fantastic job on Korgs part. I’ve been digging in with this synth the last couple days and it really has a ton of tone, lots of possibilities. It was a great pick up.
How are you guys getting yours in already? I've got one "pre-ordered" at a local shop with no word on when it'll be showing up. The box stores keep pushing their "expected arrival dates out, and I can't find anything official on Korg's site. Thanks!
Joe Fiala My guess is that mine was among the first pre-orders through Sweetwater and thus among the first to arrive (I'm hoping by week's end or early next week). Also, I got Korg's email yesterday saying that they're being shipped out.
absolutely. I feel bad I've barely scratched the surface with the XD, I got it then got the matriarch and thats kind of stolen the time away. I plan to pull out the xd and start diving in more this week. Its a great sounding board.
the more i make patches the more this thing sounds like a roland 101 and juno 6 and i figured out how to make the filter respond to velocity more intensive its under hood in the menu
@@ExpandingSound Lol that explains! That was literally the quickest reply to a TH-cam comment I've ever had, I hadn't even finished watching the video! Nice playing.
@@drawntothefire ha ha ha I was looking at the screen when I got the notification.... yea trying to stand a keyboard stand will work in like the first open position which is precarious in its own right, but setting it up for sitting down and it’s way too open. It’s better suited for a desktop
just bought this baby ...amazing...my ritual too is going through the presets..but part of the ritual is also to watch inspiring video like yours!!! Combined with my Akai MPC ONE I can finally go dawless!!
I bought a XD a few weeks back to go along with my Novation Peak, Subsequent37 and Model D - it fits perfectly in that space and now I feel complete :D
@@samuelyang1140 If you feel that you don't need that much modulation and LFO destinations capabilities - then yes. It sounds so sharp and clean compared to a4 mk1. Also, it has this digital OSC which by itself is just fantastic. And XD will be expandable with custom wavetables, effect modules. They say it is possible that they will open up custom LFO destinations through menu diving. So potentially XD power will grow. Now it seems limited compared to a4. But those limitations can force you just to sit and make music and tweak the nobs on the front panel. You can also keep a4 for sequencing, sending CV (which expands modulation capabilities of XD). But I'm pretty happy with XD now and I might be also buying Microfreak soon to expand the soundscape capabilities.
@@russianvoodoo people are saying that the multi engine on the xd is actually similar to the microfreak because you can use plaits oscillators on it, have you tried that before?
@@samuelyang1140 nope. but still. it's only 6 from 12 engines. And also there are more shaping capabilities, mod matrix, 64 steps sequencer, looping envelope, LP/HP/BP filter which can bring a lot to the table...
I wound up using a TV tray in this video…. The only unfortunate thing about these smaller form factor synths are it’s hard to get a proper stand…. Often they’ll fit better on a second tier Or something like that. If you have a regular stand you could always use a large board of wood or something to help it fit, otherwise you’ll have to do a little more research about purchasing one. They do make stands that fit them, just make sure in advance
hey nice vid. i have a question. listen to the song yabba dabba doo by don blackman. theres an overdriven synth Bass in that song. could i achieve a similar sound with this synth? i know it has overdrive but i cant really find a vid that shows that particular tone
I still think it’s a very cool capable little synth, and I don’t regret buying it. My biggest 2 gripes are the silly key size, and just the polyphony. At some point I plan to get the module to expand it 4 more voices. Other than that it’s a very big sounding synth for relatively cheap. Definitely worth it
GOT ME MINILOGUE ROCKIN AND REELIN FORGET ABOUT THE EX. GOT MINILOGUE SQEALIN AND BOOMIN FORGOT TO FEED THE CAT. BEEN SPACIN OUT WITH MINILOGUE JUST FORGET HOW TO WALK.. LEAVE ME BE. IM COMING UP W A NEW PATCH. LEAVE THE SANDWICH BY THE DOOR ON THE FLOOR. *(Bipbip whoo zzhhj ERRRRRM xxxgggxhgg)*
I agree. Out of the 1024 presets that came with the DeepMind, I only kept about 200. However, the sounds by AnalogAudio1 and Geosynths are amazing and really show what it can do.
Gabriel Addenbrooke I wouldn’t.... synths can send out a lot more low end than a guitar, a guitar amp’s speakers aren’t tailored to push that range through, you could do some damage to the amp at high volumes
If only this had 4 octave keyboard length. Pretty much the electric guitar range, not quite long like a piano, but long enough to play with both hands highs and lows, almost any song.
I have small hands and the Minilogue is still too small for me. I pretty much always stay away from mini boards; I try to go for a full-size Fatar when I can
Small....ha ha. But it doesn't bother me all that much for what they're able to put into this price point. I have other keyboards I can use to control it if it really drives me crazy, so for the cash and portability of it I think its a bargain. Plus sometimes having a smaller footprint is ok when you have a good amount of gear!
@@ExpandingSound Haha. I had the module on preorder but it's been delayed time and time again, then decided to relent and buy the keyboard. I've had bad experience with minikeys, such as the Novation Mininova, but from what I understand these keys are bigger than those? Compared to a full-sized key, how exactly is it smaller for you?
Clark Harrell the mininova has keys similar to the microkorg I think, they’re smaller than this for sure. These definitely feel better than a microkorg to play. There will be times you’ll overshoot an octave here and there but I don’t think it’s terrible for what you’re getting.
Jagpreet Singh a synth can also be used as a midi controller, it has midi controls on it. It just also has its own internal sounds so you can just record them if you choose. Hope this helps you! :)
Well, I think it’s really about preference. Chances are you’ll be more musical with the minilogue XD than the modular, and it does have a 16 step sequencer so even if you don’t know you’re way around a keyboard at all you can still program some patterns that sound nice
The most sounds are so horrable, ugly .... For me, the most sounds are really bad and not for making MUSIC !! The Sound 38 and 115 is ok. Maybe the sounds 54, 117, 125 and 126. But the most sound sucks. But the hardware is pretty cool, and the sequencer is a nice little one. I prefer to make my own sounds.
The "Replicant" sound is just awesome, we know the reference and it's always a pleasure to hear those Vangelis'ish tones !
All other patches are very nice too, especially : "Petrichord" - "Rise of power" - "Haunted Pad" is delicious, it sounds almost like the Onde Martenot from Maurice Martenot ((1926) - "Cutie Bass" is so creamy and "Innerstellar" is from outtaspace !
Great demo !
Eric Parisot thank you!
You are forgetting that this dude can also play. The minilogue xd is an great instrument and if somebody knows what to do with it.
Amazing what 4 voices and talent can do
Thank you very much
I liked your playing...felt like you were having a blast
I was indeed :) thank you
Great video. I've discovered a few I hadn't come across on my own minilogue, particularly 38 and 61
Awesome I hope ya make something great with the newly discovered sounds!
Petrichor leaves me speechless
They nailed the name. Sounds like how fresh rain smells.
agreed
For more bass...
I like Angelic Vox, very soothing.
Makes me want one XD
I'm always discovering new things in mine.
It’s a very well cool keyboard, lots of features for the price. I’m a fan for sure
dang. getting mine in a couple days and DEFINITELY visiting most of these patches! great demo.
Thank you :)
Nice play!
Thank you, appreciated :)
Great choices! They all sounds great!!
Thank you! They definitely do, fantastic job on Korgs part. I’ve been digging in with this synth the last couple days and it really has a ton of tone, lots of possibilities. It was a great pick up.
Can't wait for mine to arrive this week; so many possibilities with this one.
How are you guys getting yours in already? I've got one "pre-ordered" at a local shop with no word on when it'll be showing up. The box stores keep pushing their "expected arrival dates out, and I can't find anything official on Korg's site. Thanks!
Joe Fiala My guess is that mine was among the first pre-orders through Sweetwater and thus among the first to arrive (I'm hoping by week's end or early next week). Also, I got Korg's email yesterday saying that they're being shipped out.
@@robertcarhartjr6234 Makes sense. Can't wait to get my hands on one as well. Cheers!
Mine will be here Monday. XD
Yes, The Ritual...So much fun. -S
absolutely. I feel bad I've barely scratched the surface with the XD, I got it then got the matriarch and thats kind of stolen the time away. I plan to pull out the xd and start diving in more this week. Its a great sounding board.
the more i make patches the more this thing sounds like a roland 101 and juno 6 and i figured out how to make the filter respond to velocity more intensive its under hood in the menu
Next on the shopping list- a synth stand that doesn't wobble.
Ha ha well actually that’s one of the tough things about the xd, it doesn’t fit any stand I have! It isn’t wide enough. I had to use a TV tray
@@ExpandingSound Lol that explains! That was literally the quickest reply to a TH-cam comment I've ever had, I hadn't even finished watching the video! Nice playing.
@@drawntothefire ha ha ha I was looking at the screen when I got the notification.... yea trying to stand a keyboard stand will work in like the first open position which is precarious in its own right, but setting it up for sitting down and it’s way too open. It’s better suited for a desktop
just bought this baby ...amazing...my ritual too is going through the presets..but part of the ritual is also to watch inspiring video like yours!!! Combined with my Akai MPC ONE I can finally go dawless!!
Glad you enjoyed it and are enjoying your purchase!
I bought a XD a few weeks back to go along with my Novation Peak, Subsequent37 and Model D - it fits perfectly in that space and now I feel complete :D
u need a moog matriarch now
I’m amazed that a peak, sub37 and model d couldn’t get it all done. Glad I never wasted that much dough on those machines
Still feel complete?
@@CallxMexLos Why do you need a Model D if you have a Sub37?
@@CallxMexLos Peak is anything but wasted dough.
Antidote is amazing
It cured my penis itchy burny
Looks like my next Synth!
nice man, hope you enjoy it if you picked it up!
Poly Moon is my number 1!
I love how fat all those pads sound. And the bass is crazy. Feel no shame for selling my a4
russianvoodoo agreed! The pads sound massive. The redone fx section adds a nice huge space to them as well
Thinking of selling my a4 and get a minilogue xd module. Should I?
@@samuelyang1140 If you feel that you don't need that much modulation and LFO destinations capabilities - then yes. It sounds so sharp and clean compared to a4 mk1. Also, it has this digital OSC which by itself is just fantastic. And XD will be expandable with custom wavetables, effect modules. They say it is possible that they will open up custom LFO destinations through menu diving. So potentially XD power will grow. Now it seems limited compared to a4. But those limitations can force you just to sit and make music and tweak the nobs on the front panel. You can also keep a4 for sequencing, sending CV (which expands modulation capabilities of XD). But I'm pretty happy with XD now and I might be also buying Microfreak soon to expand the soundscape capabilities.
@@russianvoodoo people are saying that the multi engine on the xd is actually similar to the microfreak because you can use plaits oscillators on it, have you tried that before?
@@samuelyang1140 nope. but still. it's only 6 from 12 engines. And also there are more shaping capabilities, mod matrix, 64 steps sequencer, looping envelope, LP/HP/BP filter which can bring a lot to the table...
Are you using a reverb pedal or something....??? Or the built in effects?
Just the built in effects
amazing sounds I think I will buy one! can I ask what stand you use for this synth?
I wound up using a TV tray in this video…. The only unfortunate thing about these smaller form factor synths are it’s hard to get a proper stand…. Often they’ll fit better on a second tier
Or something like that. If you have a regular stand you could always use a large board of wood or something to help it fit, otherwise you’ll have to do a little more research about purchasing one. They do make stands that fit them, just make sure in advance
I wonder if Petrichor was influenced by Hello Meteor
eXpanding Sound is the patch, Replicant XD being played is a song from Zelda//Star Ocean.. etc..
I don’t think so I was just noodling, if it is similar to something it was by accident
hey nice vid. i have a question. listen to the song yabba dabba doo by don blackman. theres an overdriven synth Bass in that song. could i achieve a similar sound with this synth? i know it has overdrive but i cant really find a vid that shows that particular tone
In 2021 are you still enjoying the Minilogue XD @Expanding Sound? What are the overall Pros and cons (if any)???
I still think it’s a very cool capable little synth, and I don’t regret buying it. My biggest 2 gripes are the silly key size, and just the polyphony. At some point I plan to get the module to expand it 4 more voices. Other than that it’s a very big sounding synth for relatively cheap. Definitely worth it
Expanding Sound can I have the patch notes for the Replicant XD, (Antidote TriKO EvilSyncLead Interstellar and Hybrid) that’d be awesome!?
I want to see somebody jam out on one of these i haven't seen that yet
Great vid 👍
Thank you :)
GOT ME MINILOGUE ROCKIN AND REELIN FORGET ABOUT THE EX. GOT MINILOGUE SQEALIN AND BOOMIN FORGOT TO FEED THE CAT. BEEN SPACIN OUT WITH MINILOGUE JUST FORGET HOW TO WALK.. LEAVE ME BE. IM COMING UP W A NEW PATCH. LEAVE THE SANDWICH BY THE DOOR ON THE FLOOR. *(Bipbip whoo zzhhj ERRRRRM xxxgggxhgg)*
Yeah I thought that too
can they make samples and loops directly to serato? or link this machine with a dj controller? thank you very much.
This is a synthesizer.
What kind of Synth stand do you have for the minilogue? I'm searching for one...
Lol I used a tv stand for this, it’s tough to find one that works well for it’s form factor!
The Minilogue XD has very good presets, except the last ones which are basic. So many often, the presets on synths are not that good.
I agree. Out of the 1024 presets that came with the DeepMind, I only kept about 200. However, the sounds by AnalogAudio1 and Geosynths are amazing and really show what it can do.
Petrichor 😱 😱 ✨
Yea definitely one of my favorites
That's a synthesizer that's worth the money, I think I'll find one for myself..
Enjoy it if you decide to do so :)
Does the korg have it's own built in speakers, or does it need to be hooked up to an output?
This board needs to be hooked up to an external amplifier or headphones
@@ExpandingSound thanks so much!! Is there a certain amp or PA system you would recommend? I'm just starting out with buying a synth.
SquidInA FruitBowl a keyboard amp would be good, Roland makes some good ones
Can you use a fender custom deluxe reverb amp with it?
Gabriel Addenbrooke I wouldn’t.... synths can send out a lot more low end than a guitar, a guitar amp’s speakers aren’t tailored to push that range through, you could do some damage to the amp at high volumes
3:10
If only this had 4 octave keyboard length. Pretty much the electric guitar range, not quite long like a piano, but long enough to play with both hands highs and lows, almost any song.
You could always check out the prologue, a lot of similarities between the two
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Does the Minilogue XD Module have the same presets as the normal Minilogue XD?
Not too sure haven’t used the module. I would imagine yes though i think the only difference is the Keys
Me encantaría tenerlo como primer sinte analógico y real xd
XD
cool-.,--
thanks :)
What preset is the intro just before patch 1 replicant?
Doozer Doyle unfortunately that’s just a little intro I use sometimes to start my vids... not from a Minilogue
Thanks for the reply!
I have HUGE !!! hands, so this synth isn't for me. Thought I'd like to own a Arturia Microbrute at one time. Same thing ...
I have small hands and the Minilogue is still too small for me. I pretty much always stay away from mini boards; I try to go for a full-size Fatar when I can
Connect a midi controller.
The keys on the Minilogue are a good bit bigger and much better than on the MicroBrute. They’re 86% the size of normal keys so not all that different.
I got big hands and find it easy to play on mini-keyboards. It the same as on normal size keys
There's a module version out soon. Crazily,though,it's the same price as the keyboard version.
How are the keys for you?
Small....ha ha. But it doesn't bother me all that much for what they're able to put into this price point. I have other keyboards I can use to control it if it really drives me crazy, so for the cash and portability of it I think its a bargain. Plus sometimes having a smaller footprint is ok when you have a good amount of gear!
@@ExpandingSound Haha. I had the module on preorder but it's been delayed time and time again, then decided to relent and buy the keyboard. I've had bad experience with minikeys, such as the Novation Mininova, but from what I understand these keys are bigger than those?
Compared to a full-sized key, how exactly is it smaller for you?
Clark Harrell the mininova has keys similar to the microkorg I think, they’re smaller than this for sure. These definitely feel better than a microkorg to play. There will be times you’ll overshoot an octave here and there but I don’t think it’s terrible for what you’re getting.
@@ExpandingSound Great to hear, thank you for your responses! I'm really excited for it to come in the mail!
Show us some of the others please.
6:52 WTF!!!!!!
Can we use this synth in music production
I see no reason why you can’t
Why we use midi keyboard instead of synth
Jagpreet Singh a synth can also be used as a midi controller, it has midi controls on it. It just also has its own internal sounds so you can just record them if you choose. Hope this helps you! :)
Thanks sir 🙏🙏
Space clavi..,...eeuurgghh... Why???
I love the clav
me too :)
For someone who has no piano skills. Is this piece of equipment even worth buying?
Or, better off getting the volca modular
Well, I think it’s really about preference. Chances are you’ll be more musical with the minilogue XD than the modular, and it does have a 16 step sequencer so even if you don’t know you’re way around a keyboard at all you can still program some patterns that sound nice
It doesn't take much to get the keyboard skills you need for a lot of synth stuff ... a couple of months with a good online course and you'll be set.
xd
Yes
Sounds so tinny
700 bucks ...and still my free basstation vst still sounds like a millions dollars
That’s great that you’re satisfied with what you’ve got! Some people like hardware too!
Lol vsts
The most sounds are so horrable, ugly .... For me, the most sounds are really bad and not for making MUSIC !! The Sound 38 and 115 is ok.
Maybe the sounds 54, 117, 125 and 126. But the most sound sucks. But the hardware is pretty cool, and the sequencer is a nice little one. I prefer to make my own sounds.
XD