Korg Minilogue XD Analog Synthesizer

KorgSKU: MINILOGUE XD

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Sale price$649.99

Description

We wanted to deliver a next-generation analog synthesizer for a new generation of musicians new to analog synthesis. That dream was realized in the development of the minilogue, which instantly made the analog synthesizer approachable. 

In addition to emphasizing the same real analog sound and joy of controlling an electronic musical instrument offered by the original minilogue, the minilogue xd newly adds a digital multi-engine, effects, a powered-up sequencer, and micro tuning functionality, further expanding the possibilities for sound design and performance potential. minilogue xd is a fitting addition to the original groundbreaking minilogue.

Analog synthesizer circuit that shatters expectations for its class
Four-voice polyphonic analog synthesis. The analog synthesizer circuit of the minilogue, whose genuine analog sound had a huge impact on the synth world, has been further developed for the minilogue xd. 

Voice structure of minilogue xd is 2VCO + MULTI ENGINE, 1VCF, 2EG, 1VCA, and 1LFO. In addition to the distinctive circuits found in the series, such as wave shaping to shape the overtones of the oscillator and a sync/ring switch, there's also cross modulation, a sharp two-pole filter, and a drive switch that adds thickness and drives signal into minilogue xd’s filter. Every parameter has been tuned in detail based on what musicians want out of their synth. The sounds range from the warm pads typical of analog to fat basses and crisp lead sounds, covering every situation. 

Of course, programs that you create can also be saved in the unit. Out of the box, minilogue xd comes loaded with 200 presets, and a total of 500 programs can be saved.
    • The additional sound design possibilities of digital sound are delivered by the multi-engine that's provided as a third oscillator in addition to the two analog VCOs. This engine, which is equipped with three different types of sound generator (noise, VPM, and user slot) lets you take advantage of a sonic character that's different than analog, and use it at the same time as the analog engine, infinitely expanding the potential of hybrid sound design.
    • User oscillators allow you to load your own oscillator programs that you created or obtained via the internet. There are 16 user slots, as well as one type of morphing wavetable oscillator provided as a preset. 

The four voice modes were selected for the minilogue xd. 

- POLY: The minilogue xd operates as a four-voice polyphonic synth. 
- UNISON: The unit operates as a monophonic synth, with the four voices working in unison. 
- CHORD: Chords are produced using one to four voices. 
- ARP / LATCH: (ARP) Provides an arpeggiator with up to four voices that can also be used while the sequencer is running / (LATCH) Switches latch on or off. 

A voice mode depth knob is also provided, which applies a corresponding effect for each mode. 

- POLY: Turning the knob toward the right switches to DUO mode and deepens the detune. 
- UNISON: Turning the knob toward the right deepens the detune. 
- CHORD: Selects mono or chord type. 
- ARP / LATCH: (ARP) Selects the arpeggiator type.

Keyboard

  • 37-keys (Slim-key, velocity sensitive)

Sound Generation

  • Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User)

Maximum Polyphony

  • 4 voices

Programs

  • 500 voices (more than 200 preload, 300 user programs). 
  • Each program provides a program sort function that includes voice mode settings. 
  • Favorite function built in.

Voice Mode

  • 4 (POLY, UNISON, CHORD, ARP / LATCH). 
  • The VOICE MODE DEPTH setting allows different parameters to be varied for each mode.

Sequencer

  • 16-step polyphonic sequencer 
  • Motion sequence can be used on up to four parameters

Main Synthesis Parameters

VCO1

  • WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), OCTAVE, PITCH, SHAPE

VCO2

  • WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), OCTAVE, PITCH, SHAPE

MODULATION

  • SYNC, RING, CROSS MOD DEPTH

MULTI ENGINE

  • NOISE/VPM/USER, TYPE?SHAPE

MIXER

  • VCO1, VCO2, MULTI

VCF

  • CUTOFF, RESONANCE, DRIVE, KEYTRACK

AMP EG

  • ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE

EG

  • ATTACK, DECAY, EG INT, TARGET (PITCH, PITCH2, CUTOFF)

LFO

  • WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), MODE?BPM, NORMAL, 1-SHOT), RATE, INT, TARGET (PITCH, SHAPE, CUTOFF)

Main effect Parameters

EFFECT

  • TYPE (MODULATION, REVERB, DELAY), ON/OFF (SELECT, ON, OFF), TIME, DEPTH

MULTI ENGINE

Noise Generator

  • 4 types

VPM oscillator

  • 16 types

User oscillator

  • 16 slots

MOD EFFECTS

CHORUS

  • 8 types

ENSEMBLE

  • 3 types

PHASER

  • 8 types

FLANGER

  • 8 types

USER

  • 8 types

DELAY

DELAY

  • 12 types

USER

  • 8 slots

REVERB

REVERB

  • 10 types

USER

  • 8 slots

Controls

  • Joy stick that can modify different parameters for each program, PORTAMENTO knob

Display

Main

  • Real-time OLED oscilloscope provides visual feedback of parameter changes

MULTI ENGINE section

  • 7 segments x 6 digit LED display

Input/Output connectors

  • Headphone jack (Stereo phone jack)
  • OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks (monaural phone jack unbalanced)
  • CV IN 1, CV IN 2 jacks (3.5 mm [1/8"] monoural mini jack, Input voltage: -5 V – +5 V (Modulation mode), -3V – +5 V (CV/Gate mode)
  • SYNC IN jack (3.5 mm [1/8"] mini jack, maximum input level 20 V)
  • SYNC OUT jack (3.5 mm [1/8"] mini jack, output level 5 V)
  • MIDI IN jack
  • MIDI OUT jack
  • USB B jack
  • DAMPER jack (half damper is not supported)

Power Supply

  • AC adapter (DC9 V)

Power Consumption

  • 8 W

Dimensions (W x D x H)

  • 500 mm x 300 mm x 85 mm / 19.69" x 11.81" x 3.35"

Weight

  • 2.8 kg / 6.17 lbs.

Included Items

  • AC adapter

Accessories (sold separately)

  • SC-MINILOGUE Soft shall case
  • SEQUENZ MP-TB1 MULTI-PURPOSE TALL BACKPACK
  • SQ-CABLE-6 Sync cable
  • DS-1H Damper pedal
  • PS-1 Pedal switch
  • PS-3 Pedal switch

 

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