Korg Minilogue XD Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2019
- When Korg introduced the Minilogue in 2016 it was a game-changer. It's a true analog polyphonic synth for around $500, and frankly, there isn't much else like it on the market. And even three years later it's still one of the best values out there in analog synthesizers.
But the market is moving fast, and Korg isn't about to let the competition lap it. So it's introducing the four-voice Minilogue XD, which takes the best parts of the entire 'logue lineup -- Microtunings and the sequencer from the Monologue, the MULTIdigital Oscillator from the flagship Prologue -- and combines them in one stunningly affordable package.
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Everything in Its Right Place made my day ❤️
"A" for effort I guess...
I thought I recognized it.
O'Brien playing it. COINCIDENCE?!?!?
1StarProductions got to avoid them copyright strikes lmao
@1StarProductions He was indeed.
"That's enough talking, let's make some noise..." 15 seconds later, he starts talking again.
And talking... and talking... and... guess what...
xD
Rodrigo Velasquez Minilogue XD
Thanks for making that comment! I was just going to say the same thing!
I can't get you out of my head, Korg Minilogue.
While the synth doesn’t raise my interests, this review did! You’re a great reviewer dude! Clear, informative, non-biased; everything I want in a gear review.
This was good, and you should keep making videos about synths!
Totally agree!
A note on the DeepMind 6/12: I bought my 12 at $999, and now it’s $699 U.S.-a steal! The “noisy cooling fans” are easily turned off (I only turn the fan on if I’m in a hot environment). The build quality has been good for me, also. I feel some users’ negative impressions of the DeepMind may stem from the fact that it’s complex, and it may not be a great beginner synth (the presets are not to everyone’s tastes, also). I might instead recommend Bass Station II for beginners, especially with the 2.5 firmware update. Lastly, there is a stigma with products that say “Behringer” which affects some impressions of the DeepMind range-call it a Midas-designed synth, if you prefer. Whatever synth you use-be it freeware, virtual analog, Korg, Moog One, etc.-I support and applaud you!✌️
Keith Spicknell I tried and couldn’t get along with the Deepmind. It’s very powerful but sounded sterile and clinical to my ears. The Minilogue has a character that far surpasses that of the Deepmind. The Neutron, however, is a completely and total package. One of my all time favorite mono synths.
* AnimalHeadSpirit * I think this is a much better value than the Deepmind. With its custom oscillators and effects, the sounds is ever changing. And it sounds MILES better. This is all subjective of course, but I owned a Deepmind for a while and sold it. I could never jive with the sound. It always sounded so clinical and stale. No real character, imo.
The only thing good sounding thing inside the DM is the TC reverb. There are two noisy fans inside that thing for a reason; trash engineering. The synth isn't complex, as there's not much synth there. At least if you want a decent oscillator section. What does give people headaches is the horrible and messy UI, and the equally horrible controls to navigate it. Had two DM12, both gave up on life way too early. I get it, everything sounds good when drenched with effects and a good reverb, but still...there's a reason why B is price dumping:-)
Yep. The Deepmind 12 is a seriously underrated Synthesizer. I have been incredibly pleased with the build quality & functionality for the price I paid. I have to fight the fan boys on my stance. I have a large selection of Moogs, Arps, Korgs & Rolands. I own a variety of vintage and modern synthesizers. I also repair, rebuild and calibrate vintage synthesizers. So my perspective is not coming from a lack of perspective. It genuinely sounds as good as competing $2500.00 units! The Problem with the Korg is not the function, but with the truly awful keybeds. I just picked up an XD and they did a good job of updating the Minilogue. But that .....Awful....terrible keybed....
@@ralphhammond5289 I'm glad you pointed that out about the keybed. Reviewers are usually too scared of offending the manufacturer to mention the glaring faults and shortcomings.
I bought a Korg MicroKontrol 37, a while ago, and the keybed is truly awful, IMO, so I've no doubt you're right.
I wonder if Kylie Minilogue has a Minogue too.
this video is just great! very informative and simple, even comparing to other synths in this price range, made me even more sure that i went the right way buying this, it'll be in my hands next week :)
Very refreshing to have a "critical" view of gear that fairly judges the pros and cons instead of giving out blind praise. Thanks!
Best review so far... Thanks!
Gonna cop this one, looks awesome.
I flipped through a handful of videos to find this one. Sure glad I did. Great informative great examples of usage.
Great review!
Now I want an XD.
Great synth to start with. thanks for this video!
The wooden back, I love it! All the best from the best in a compact synth. Awesome. I like Korg hardware and software for a long time and when I see this, one thing is in my mind: I want it so bad!!
Great review, many thanks!
I have 6 Roland products, but that is a nice little synth right there! Looks great ! Sounds good too. Would be a great starter synth. Nice job Korg !
Brilliant review. Thanks
How do you sustain EG as it doesn’t have EG sustain control from OG minilogue nor envelope switch from monologue?
Already own one. Fantastic upgrade.
Excellent review.
The outro song is amazing. Well... I need to buy this thing
I love how the dialogue from the first 45 seconds is written in the description.
I thaught the same, and in a weird way it was hella funny when I noticed haha
Is there a full version of Terence's peice at the end of the video? I love it!
If I have already the Monologue would this complement it or should I look a different way, at a different poly synth? Appreciated!
You earned my like in the first seconds of the video by playing one of my fav songs :D
Loving my new XD! A few bugs/quirks that I hope are fixable in the future:
1. ARP latch doesn't work with motion sequencer running (The arp runs while motion/play running but no latch)
2. MOTION/SMOOTH EDIT doesn't work when knob movements input with STEP MODE - doesn't smooth.
3. More SHIFT+KNOB functions - especially SHIFT+TEMPO=GATE.
4. BPM Delay SYNC
5. * ARP latch fixed with the latest update
Does the envelope still have that clicking sound that the original minilogue had?
Nice review. Korg still has the magic :)
apart of building, quality do you like more the deepmind 6 or minilog xd?
What an awesome intro, i loved it 🔭♥📻💆🏻♂️♥️
I nearly bought the original Minilogue. I think they nailed it with the XD and I will get it.
Cue Zephyr yeah. I bought the regular minilogue about 3 months ago :’(
@@nathandunleavy2335 Are you gonna keep it?
@@EzyoMusic probably tbh cos its not like its got any worse, I would just be losing value by selling it
@@nathandunleavy2335 Cool. Enjoy your Minilogue. It's cool whether it's the original or the new version. There's a reason I nearly bought the original. It's because it's simple, elegant and it sounds good. :)
Same, I almost pulled the trigger last fall. I think I'll grab this instead.
I hope you answer this question. How did u do drums and other instruments on a keyboard with no tracks?
totally gonna buy this
I need it now
Is the first sound of the video an original preset from the Minilogue XD bank or was it created for this review? I loved! Radiohead :)
I'm guessing my filter was off or something cause mine didn't have that kind of warmth
Nice review.
Don’t diss the Behringer Deepmind on build quality and fan. Build quality is superb for the price and the fan can be switched to low or off and it doesn’t overheat unless the room is hot. It’s a beast of a synth and so cheap too considering what else is available.
good module but no programmability on the arpeggiator is a bit of an issue, no?
How did you record that track at the end? Was it overdubbed in Ableton or live recorded in the sequencer?
is there a preset category, like on the prologue?
er the Deepmind 12D (got one) is a similar price now and for a bit more the Mopho x4 is also a contender (had one before `upgrading` to a Prophet Rev2)
Correction - Twin Peaks' Angelo Badalamenti used Roland D50 / MKS70 - little to do with FM or VPM as Korg calls it. Analogue DCOs or early virtual analogue. Hmm...
Dear Korg, my wallet is located in my front right pocket. Keep the change. Thank you.
VINYLSELEKTAZ hahaha same
hey, do I need TRS to TRS / ts to ts / ts (minilogue xd) to TRS(audio interface) to record the synth?
Interesting, thx a lot - had mine to day 🎼
Is the xd capable of a sequencer upgrade that would increase the number of steps in the future? Not very knowledgeable of the software/hardware side of synths so not sure if I’m waiting for something that is never going to happen. 🙏
sounds great !
How did you make those drums in the XD ?
I loved the minilogue. Miss her! This one seems great as well. For only 650 that’s a steal.
I loved it so much I nearly bought one. I'll buy this instead. :D
@@EzyoMusic Do you know if the XD can make all the sounds that the OG Minilogue makes? Is it worth having both synths? or is the XD the same as the minilogue but with more?
@@isawtheghost The oscillators are the same. The OG has different LFO and mod envelope routing (I think), a full mod ADSR and a two-pole filter. I would like to own both if the Arturia MicroFreak wasn't on my radar already. I should receive my Minilogue xd in May.
@@EzyoMusic thank you! do you know if a lot of the sounds made on the original minilogue can still be made? I like the airy vintage quality of the OG but the XD seems like the way to go, but dont want to lose those sounds
@@isawtheghost I'm sure the xd will do airy, but it might be a different kind of airy than what the OG does, due to its effects and the digital oscillator. The xd has the Prologue's filter which retains low-end when resonance increases, unlike the OG's filter.
Is the sequencer multitrack ? Can all four voices be played at once ?
7:40 That's the sound of modern yacht rock. I love it!
hmmm Idk, I'll probably pass on that and save money on Minilogue rawr xD for next year
Korg just announced the brand new KORG OWO xD
You need to put the Roland Gaia into this conversation like you did with Deep Mind. I have one and it's incredible. Adorable, powerful and versatile.
My only gripe with the minilogue range is that they should have also added a 6 voice version with 2 Lfos..
I own the OG Minilogue and 4 voices just isnt enough to do pads and strings with..
If you have a moderate release setting like you would with pads and strings..as soon as you try and play a new chord the release stops dead and plays the new chord..
6 is the magic number to have a playable poly..
Not sure why 4 has became the new 6... All the Roland Boutique stuff I would have liked to try suffers from the same fate.. 4 voice juno 60, 4 voice jx ???
It's purely related to the cost of production, a voice is an extra card to implement . I agree that 6 voices would be ideal, but it would at higher prices
paddar understand these are true VCOs. 2 more voices would’ve upped the cost from the OGs game changing price point. No one is gonna buy a Minilogue now for $899-$999, so again, 4 voices it is. The effects on the XD will surely help in that regard and the way the new sequencer works, having one LFO won’t be a huge deal. I also really love the way the LFO was implemented on the Minilogue. A stroke of genius, honestly, having it run in tandem with the EG and oscillator pitch.
@@HotStrange Don't get me wrong I love my Mini and also the new version is pretty decent.. But be under no illusions that they are able to make these synths darn cheap.. Like how they dropped the price by 100 dollars right at release.. They would't do that at all if the overheads were very high..
I repair and build Music equipment for a living and my main bread and butter is synths.. The complete circuit board for a minilogue is probably under 100 dollars.. SMD components which are in the minilogue are literally percents of a penny especially if you are a major manufacturer who buys in massive bulks.
Not surprised if the markup value is 3x or more what it actually costs to manufacture..
A 6 voice would be a small price for them to pay imo.. It could easily be the highest selling synth in 10 years.. End Rant ;]
For pads specifically though couldn't you do the chord mode?
@@alexzoin Nah same problem.. to do chords your using up the voices in exactly the same manner you would if you just pressed those keys that made up that chord on the keyboard..
Really wish they had kept the audio in...
is it possible to transpose the sequence?
On my list to own.
I feel like I am in over my head when it comes to getting one of these and learning with it.
Any comments?
It’s probably a good choice to learn on. You can make great sounds without knowing a lot and there’s plenty of depth to dive into once you’re familiar with the basics. Of course, there are cheaper and simpler synths out there but this is a lot of synth for the money.
love it why does it come with such a short power cable though (4ft). It's infuriating
The minilogue has an AUDIO IN. Why this one doesn't have it?? Is there any way to play another instrument trough it, like a guitar for ex?
UnknownHumanoid The cheaper Korg monologue has audio in, and you can play instruments through it.
How did you make the snare?
What means no MIDI through? Can it play some chords written in Ableton on a MIDI channel?
Yes, that is what you use MIDI in for. I think MIDI through is only for getting the clock (bpm) from somewhere else without triggering notes but I might be wrong.
I just wish it was at least 6 voice, 4 just isnt enough for me.
Spend more money
Johnny Chakras GAS UP
luckily for me im terrible at keys and 4 is plenty :)
Can this produce deep dark sounds like the sub phatty?
I rode Kylie Minogue XD review
Please, did Korg fix the clicking?!! That's one thing that needed to be be fix. I still love the original Minilogue but that clicking ruined using the filter cutoff at times.
6:19 It wasn't out at the time of this video but the upcoming Modal Argon8 has potential to be an amazing alternative to the ML XD
I remember when Korg released the Monotron, to see if there was a market for analogue synths...
Would love to see a way to polychain the original minilogue with the new one, so those of us who bought the first one would be even more tempted...
I've heard that intro sequence somewhere, anyone know the song ?
Yes.
radiohead - everything it's in right place
@@hungariansubzero yes! Thank you 👌
Wish they kept that big filter knob.
Having a minilogue for 1 Year now :
Minilogue has a medium sound. My microbrute has a rounder sound. It’s not bad but sometimes I don’t like how thin the minilogue sounds by itself.
The delay is very cool but there’s some noises that are not good to have.
The preset and save system is horrible : a simple move with the encoder change the preset and you loose your program.
other options? roland JD-Xi real analogue mono synth, 2 digital synths , 29 drums (mix upto 4 wavs per drum), vocoder, autotune, 4 track 64 step pattern sequencer, 4 fx, multi patterns, tr style recording, 129 note poly, 4 midi channels
I don't know what he said, but I like the way he said it! XD
Does it have suboscillator?
Cant be the only one: the intro instantly reminded me of Radiohead's Everything in its right place
ecksdee
4:17 thought I was about to learn some science with V Sauce
Killer synth!
I own a Minilogue PG, Deepmind 12, Subsequent 37 & Bass Station 2. I'd say in terms of actual use in songs/mixing, the Minilogue is the most difficult to mix. Sounds kind of muddy and buried in the mix. Perhaps the new one with FX & new filter will help. It's nice to see they added a knob for Portamento. For anyone wanting a cheap analog keyboard that's pretty immediate, upfront in a mix, has proper keys (and aftertouch!)/pitch/mod wheel check out a Bass Station 2, it's fun to use and very diverse.
skatechatham I’ve always thought my Minilogue cut through pretty well 🤔 IMO, Moogs are incredible hard to mix. They take up A LOT of space in a mix.
Great comment, I think many tech heads get caught up in “audition mode” basing synths off the sounds they make by themselves; but not many ask how well they’d fit in a song or mix with other instruments
I remember a Deepmind review from the Massive Attack guy, he was saying how the DM was sitting well in a mix. Having myself a DM snd I used recently for a band recording, I think he was completely right saying that.
I always found my Sub37 more difficult to fit in the mix than my Minilogue, but I guess it depends on your preferred style of music and mixing.
I've got mine yesterday... it's the best thing I could have bought after Virus Snow. It has no comparison on true analogue midrange field.
Lol your really gunna say the best thing after Virus thats funny.
we know your sound, but how does IT SOUND and compare music SOUNDS to previous model
Fucckkkkk I just bought a minilogue
I’ll be sticking with my Pro 2
Everything in its Right Place is literally the first thing I play when I put my hands on any keyboard/polysynth/piano the first time. I feel a little bit attacked or something.
I actually think most people loved it
@@giammarcomastronardi1371 I wasn't saying it was bad. I was saying that I'm not original.
@@daemonelectricity I was saying I think people love the fact that you play it in your demos, so IMO there's nothing bad about it
@@daemonelectricity It's tough to be original when Radiohead exists, and in a similar fashion, I always play that song when I first encounter a new keyboard or synth.
Korg Minilogue 😆
Mini-keys are a positive for those of us with small hands!
Going to try and build a raspberry pi synth but god I wish something this cool was more affordable :(
You can get an original minilogue for $400 and a monologue for $240. Would you rather have the new minilogue xd for $650 or the original minilogue and a monologue for $640 and sync them together?
I considered getting a Minilogue and a Bass Station II but I will get this instead. The digital oscillator alone is worth it for me.
How is it that this does more than its expensive counterpart
no midi thru????
cool gadged :-)
they should make a module (without keyboard)
There's a guy in England that mods these, he turns them into rack mount units and you just plug in via midi in. MODs!
Just announced it!
Done lol
Already done
$650 is a steal. I was expecting it to be around $800-900 price.
No sine waves! Good review.
Seekthetruth3000 You can get a sine wave by using the LFO in a unique way, it's got a special setting to assign it as a standard VCO
Phase Modulation synthesis is not “cold and metallic!” It is all in how you program your patches and play them!
Beautifull
I bought it just for the intro ☺️