Regret a synth? How is that possible. Man I Do a synth per year and It’s beautiful stuff every time. It’s fun learning each one. No regrets in learning something new ever
Nice vid! Many say that Minilogue xd has simple modulation options but you did not even use the sequencer which can be used to create 4 parameter movements by step. That is huge when creating evolving pads.
Yep. The motion sequencing, 1 LFO with a very unique implementation, 2 EGs, 3 simultaneous effects, plus the digital engine with 9 of its own separate parameters and that’s before you even account for all the user oscillators and effects. Also you can choose 2 from 29 parameters to assign to the joystick to add even more modulation options. This will be a very versatile machine.
Perhaps it’s my speakers, but this is the second XD video I’ve seen where the raw saw wave sounds really harsh, like the digital saw waves on the Korg DW8000 and the Ensonic ESQ1. Will have to try one in a store to see if this is just an artifact of TH-cam or my speakers.
I have a Roland jd xi, and if they would have put all the knobs that is on the front of this thing, it would be just as good or probably greater. That's my only problem, plus not having a mute button for each instrument itself, just the part, but I still love the jd xi, and overtime, my sounds are getting way more fuller and better. The thing that makes this korg monilogue so great is the fact that it has almost every button that you tweak your sound with on the front, and much easier and quicker to shape and mold to it's best.
The JD xi was my first synth, and the Minilogue XD my second. They're very complimentary. You'll learn synthesis a lot quicker with the XD. Hot tip - when using the vocoder on the JDxi the analogue channel doesn't work, but it still sends midi. So you can use that channel to sequence the XD
Im dealing with such a live hate Relationship with my minilogue xd. Mostly it falls short in character, filter, modulation possibilities and on board dsp effects. Iv been trying to love it for over a year. I do like it but I just can't seem to really connect with it which makes me sad and gives me buyers remorse.
I agree. It has taken me a year of playing to realize I just don't like the effects. None of them. They either seem barely there or way too much. I use a 20 year old boss se 70 effects rack that sounds a hundred times better.
Filter drive is switched on deliberately at 8:09. It wasn’t missed at all but was a deliberate part of the sound design which you can see by the way drive was switched in and out to compare the difference between driven and not. Also the drive effect sounds great so nice to leave it on for grit.
@@matthewspring2496 I don't like the way it sounds, i don't like menu diving for every single thing, i don't like that you can't change knobs sensitivity, I don't like all this function+something to do something. It is powerful, but it killed me every time with it's workflow.
@@russianvoodoo I know what you mean , but I use mine with the overbridge vst plugin which makes creating sounds easier. Not great for deep bass but good for leads pads atmosphere
@@matthewspring2496 I've tried it with overbridge, but it still wasn't that good. You still have to switch pages and so on. I found that even working with Synth One from Audiokit on iPad gives me more pleasure just because of the way how you can customize it. Also scales, arp sequencer. Probably it was just not for me.
Why the module is more expensive than the entire synth is beyond me. Normally it is the other way around, modules, because lack keyboards are relatively cheaper than the actual synths.
Youre helping me figure out my own XD! I just got one recently as my first synth and I dont regret it one bit. Thanks for inspiring me!
Regret a synth? How is that possible. Man I Do a synth per year and It’s beautiful stuff every time. It’s fun learning each one. No regrets in learning something new ever
Nice vid! Many say that Minilogue xd has simple modulation options but you did not even use the sequencer which can be used to create 4 parameter movements by step. That is huge when creating evolving pads.
Exactly, 4 Parameter Modulations Per Step can really evolve and reconfigure a sound unrecognisable from the original.
Yep. The motion sequencing, 1 LFO with a very unique implementation, 2 EGs, 3 simultaneous effects, plus the digital engine with 9 of its own separate parameters and that’s before you even account for all the user oscillators and effects. Also you can choose 2 from 29 parameters to assign to the joystick to add even more modulation options. This will be a very versatile machine.
Probably the best tutorial about the Minilogue xd. Thanks!
I just got one today and this is thing is amazing just by playing with the sounds I already have some ideas in store
This synth just sounds nice. Period. Nice programming and chords btw
Excellent! Cool to see someone dive into the edit mode a bit
18:18 such a melancholy sound
I agree ! Beautiful progression, give me chills
Broo... that padsound is amazing 🔥🔥
Excellent overview of the Minilogue XD. It is a fantastic synth!!
This was awesome. These principles absolutely apply to other synths as well. Thanks!
sounds great! might just get one. got the op6 but this is closer to what i need.
Nice walk through of the many possibilities... great sounding synth. Quite deep.
Superb! In depth and educational. Guy knows how to play too!
That waveform display looks pretty slick!
@18:20 some beef coming through; I am absolutely getting this
and the 20.30....
Beautiful
That was a very good video and the preset you created sounds awesome. I will utilize this to my Prologue. Minilogue XD will take some time to arrive.
Thanks for sharing.
btw, in the first part you talk about saw wave. But you move the VCO octave switch ?
Looks (and sounds) more like a square wave?
Came here to see if anyone noticed. It is set to clearly to a saw wave.
great vid man
Perhaps it’s my speakers, but this is the second XD video I’ve seen where the raw saw wave sounds really harsh, like the digital saw waves on the Korg DW8000 and the Ensonic ESQ1. Will have to try one in a store to see if this is just an artifact of TH-cam or my speakers.
I have a Roland jd xi, and if they would have put all the knobs that is on the front of this thing, it would be just as good or probably greater. That's my only problem, plus not having a mute button for each instrument itself, just the part, but I still love the jd xi, and overtime, my sounds are getting way more fuller and better. The thing that makes this korg monilogue so great is the fact that it has almost every button that you tweak your sound with on the front, and much easier and quicker to shape and mold to it's best.
The JD xi was my first synth, and the Minilogue XD my second. They're very complimentary. You'll learn synthesis a lot quicker with the XD. Hot tip - when using the vocoder on the JDxi the analogue channel doesn't work, but it still sends midi. So you can use that channel to sequence the XD
Great great vid man, you made music there... even when talking... these cords need an album... youve made one? You should... thx!
How many patterns can you store at once>?
How did you get your hands on one already? I pre-ordered weeks ago.
this vid is from a music magazine
Mario dies at 2:13
😂
When will this be available for purchase?
March 2019 onwards depending on where you are in the world.
Are you sure? As I know, Feb 2019
@@MichaelBarmaley some online retailers in the UK state March 2019 as the earliest, some state May 2019.
@@MichaelBarmaley I pre-ordered mine from Sweetwater and they said it will ship February 20th.
Im dealing with such a live hate Relationship with my minilogue xd. Mostly it falls short in character, filter, modulation possibilities and on board dsp effects. Iv been trying to love it for over a year. I do like it but I just can't seem to really connect with it which makes me sad and gives me buyers remorse.
Love *hate*
Hope you figured it out by now…. Because if definitely doesn’t fall short in any of what you said 😂
Well done , enticing option for this current minilogue owner........🤔
I really like this synth but the 4 voice polyphony kinda kills it for me
I wish it was 8 voices, that would open up a lot more opportunities for rich chords.
If you buy two then you can link them and make it 8 voices
I love my xd... Though the fx aren't the greatest imo. Beautiful synth though
I agree. It has taken me a year of playing to realize I just don't like the effects. None of them. They either seem barely there or way too much. I use a 20 year old boss se 70 effects rack that sounds a hundred times better.
20 minutes of tweaking and you still missed that the filter drive is on which makes any setting a blast in your face.
Filter drive is switched on deliberately at 8:09. It wasn’t missed at all but was a deliberate part of the sound design which you can see by the way drive was switched in and out to compare the difference between driven and not. Also the drive effect sounds great so nice to leave it on for grit.
nice fiber
I'm selling my a4 mk1 and buying this one for sure.
Why, the A4 is more powerful but does not the digital wave forms
@@matthewspring2496 I don't like the way it sounds, i don't like menu diving for every single thing, i don't like that you can't change knobs sensitivity, I don't like all this function+something to do something. It is powerful, but it killed me every time with it's workflow.
@@russianvoodoo I know what you mean , but I use mine with the overbridge vst plugin which makes creating sounds easier. Not great for deep bass but good for leads pads atmosphere
@@matthewspring2496 I've tried it with overbridge, but it still wasn't that good. You still have to switch pages and so on. I found that even working with Synth One from Audiokit on iPad gives me more pleasure just because of the way how you can customize it. Also scales, arp sequencer. Probably it was just not for me.
Why the module is more expensive than the entire synth is beyond me. Normally it is the other way around, modules, because lack keyboards are relatively cheaper than the actual synths.
T. I. N Mateus But supply and demand, right?
It's not anymore
Mmm, cut polyphony.