Korg Minilogue XD 5-stars Reviews

Korg Minilogue XD

Korg Minilogue XD Great Synthesizer

Voice polyphony

37 Velocity-sensitive keys Slim

Two analogue VCOs and digital multi-engine oscillator (Noise, FM, User-Wavetables) per voice

2-pole filter with a drive circuit

1 x VCA, 1 x LFO, 2 envelopes

Oscillator sync and ring modulation

500 Sounds storable (200 presets + 300 users)

Digital effects section with modulation effects, delay, and reverb

4 Voice Modes (Poly, Unison, Chord, Arp / Latch)

Joystick for pitch bend and modulation

Micro tuning with 23 preset and 6 user scales

Polyphonic 16 Step Sequencer with Motion Sequencer

Display of the generated waveform by oscilloscope function in the OLED display

44 Controls for direct access to all parameters

Control panel made of robust aluminum

The rear panel made of real wood

Stereo line output (2x 6.3 mm jack)

Headphone output (6.3 mm jack stereo)

Sustain pedal connector (6.3 mm jack)

Sync In / Out (3.5 mm jack mono)

2 x CV In (3.5 mm jack)

MIDI In / Out

USB B

Includes power supply DC 9V (KA350)

Amazing synth

Absolutely delighted with this powerful poly synth. 2 analog VCOs and digital oscillator leads to endless possibilities. Everything from powerful melodic leads to gritty bass is possible. The arp and sequencer are amazing. Flicking through the presets is a joy to listen to. My first poly synth but would definitely recommend, especially at that price.

I was torn between the Minilogue or Minilogue XD and I’m so happy I chose the latter. You won’t be disappointed.

Pros:

- amazing sound (compliments a Moog Sub 37 so well)

- very easy to use LFO

- hybrid of analog and digital oscillators

- great effects section (multiple reverb and delay types

- arp and sequencer function

Cons

- only 4 voices but it’s perfect for what I needed and for the price.

Great

I can't compare this synth to the original Minilogue because I never owned the first one, but I would recommend this synthesizer to anyone. It has an incredibly intuitive layout, and due to the combination of analogue and digital wavetables, the sonic possibilities are pretty much endless. Especially when you consider you can load up your own custom wavetables.

The build quality feels solid. It's a sturdy unit, the knobs feel heavy. The only thing that stood out to me right away is the small size keys. The keys are also a little bit flimsy, and they make a slight "squishy" noise when pressed. I got used to it now, and it doesn't really take anything away from this machine's ability, so that's why i'm taking only one star away from "handling".

The filter sounds great to my ears, you can turn up the resonance for some nice character. I also love the two "drive" modes in the filter, that really helps fatten up the sound in a big way. You can set it to 50% or 100%. 100% is usually overkill to my taste, but 50% really adds character. The built-in effects are nice to have and sound reasonably good, although I don't end up using them very much. All in all, if you're a beginner or an experienced musician, I think this synthesizer fits right in in any musical environment.

Impressed

Honestly, i have been away from production long time, i used to have nord modular synth long time ago and still have bug inside, so i grabbed this little beast. So far im very impressed , sound synthesis isnt new exactly for me, but newer tehnologie is really fun to use and i feel exactly this way with minilogue xd. It sounds very good, although it looks tiny, you have lot of features, and as im starting again , it keeps You flowing and still a good instrument after You growing bigger with your studio.

Best of Price Class

In this price class you can't find a better analog/hybrid synth

Beyond expectations

I expected this synth to be awesome. And it IS awesome.

The very first preset after switching the device on is terrific, immediately show the power of the engine under the hood.

Feature-wise it is good, but as the others in the *logue series could have use some more modulation options.

Conclusion: don't overthink it, just go and buy it.