Minilogue Xd Arpeggiator

[Emmaline]

Getcreative with the intuitive 16-step sequencer with motion sequence recording capabilities, and make your sound truly come to life. The minilogue provides real-time recording with overdubbing, and step recording that lets you record simply by consecutively specifying notes, giving you a great way to create phrases and performances.

The uniquely curved, sand-blasted 2mm aluminum front panel, metal shaft potentiometers, solid, chassis-mounted metal shaft potentiometers and rubber-coated knobs give the roadworthy minilogue a standout look and feel to complement its powerful and dynamic sound creation capabilities.

In addition to the standard MIDI connectors, the minilogue provides a sync connector that can be easily connected to Korg's groove machines. Connect this to a volca series unit, an electribe, or the SQ-1, and experience a session with synchronized sequencer playback.

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.

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 minilogue xd features a customizable open environment. The unit comes with 16 user oscillator slots and 16 user effect slots that you can customize. Oscillators and user programs that you've created with the SDK (Software Development Kit) can be loaded into the minilogue xd via the dedicated librarian software.

What sounds might arise from the fusion of the expanded digital oscillators with analog synthesis? Create original programs, share code, and participate in the user community. You can start with sample code provided by KORG.

The step sequencer provides 16 steps, and supports both realtime recording and step recording. You can use the 16 step buttons to select a step directly, allowing quick editing to replace the pitch of a step or to mute it, or even improvisatory performances. Motion sequence lets you record the movements of up to four knobs, adding time-varying change to the sound, and you can record not only smooth changes in value but also values that change precisely at each step. You can use this to design the sound differently at each step; for example, you might create a drum pattern or sound effect from just a single program. This allows countless ideas to be unleashed.

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.

The minilogue xd is equipped with the micro tuning function featured on the monologue, allowing you to individually adjust the pitch of each key. Built in are 23 preset tunings that include some created by Dorian Concept and Taylor McFerrin, and users can also create and store six user scales and six user octaves. Start by trying out the preset tunings of famous musicians, and then advance to creating your own original tunings.

The organic EL display is now larger, and also provides oscilloscope functionality for you to view sound as the electrical signal's waveform. This makes parameter changes visible in real time, giving you visual feedback that helps you understand how the synthesizer works. The display can also show motion view for visualizing the movement of a stored motion sequence.

A stereo effect unit is provided at the final stage, and the output jacks are now also stereo. Spatial-type effects such as delay, reverb, and chorus will add an even more convincing touch to your thick analog synth sounds and sparkling digital synth sounds.

8 selectable voice modes let you freely configure the four voices for performance. The voices can be set to four note polyphony for chords or layered for thick basses and leads. There is:

Good craftsmanship and a well layed-out user manual. All knobs and switches are robust and solid. The minilogue is rugged and stylish with its aluminum top panel, chassis-mounted pots, rubber-coated knobs, and the cute wooden back side. Last, but not least, the user manual is well written and clearly and attractively designed.

No CV/Gate-IN, no VCF CV-IN. Considering the state-of-the-art analog concept (state-of-the-art in this price segment, exactly), it would have been easy and helpful to supply CV/Gate inputs. Not polyphonically, but just for mono, unison mode, e.g. Since almost everybody has modular equipment in his home studio these days, this (analog) connection to (and possibly from) the minilogue would have crowned the concept nicely. Even at a slightly higher price.

How much time did u really put learning its sounds and what they can do,its supposed to be an introduction to synths,and a damn good one it is,also ur gonna be surprised to see them turn up on a lot of stage rigs,then I quests u would say its a professional inst.(it became that the first time somebody got paid for a performance using one.

Is is a good introductory synth ? Yes I think it is, for many reasons, but I believe that the one thing that makes it especially suitable for those new to synthesizers is that you can do a lot with this synth without needing to go into complex menus. All the stuff you need to set up a great patch is right in front of you on the panel. What I do find though is that to get the absolute best out of it you will need to spend time and practice because even though I am a reasonably experienced synthesizer player, I found that only after some practice and learning for a while I was starting to get the really interesting sounds out of this instrument.

Both instruments offer ring modulation and hard sync on oscillator 2, which further extends their spectral range. On the Minilogue, there is a separate control for applying envelope modulation to the pitch of oscillator 2, which is essential for making the most of those two effects.

This envelope is also useful when creating tom and kick sounds. For those types of percussion, turn off oscillator 1, set oscillator 2 to a plain triangle wave and give the auxiliary envelope an instant attack, zero sustain, and medium decay and release. Depending on your envelope modulation amount, you can get everything from punchy kicks to disco toms.

The Minilogue and monologue have very different filters, with the Minilogue sounding a bit more like a Curtis filter, with both 2-pole (12 dB/oct) and 4-pole (24 dB/oct) options. When you crank up the resonance, the filter will self-oscillate in both modes, allowing it to function as a third sine-wave oscillator when keyboard tracking is set to full. (Set the flip switch to maximum.)

That said, the Minilogue's filter circuit exhibits a distinctive low-frequency roll-off when the resonance is increased above 25 percent. While some users may find this undesirable, the upside of the design is that it can be used as a pseudo highpass filter, especially when envelope modulation is set to zero.

Pro Tip: Because the filter cutoff can also be controlled via velocity, with 50 percent and 100 percent options available, you can create cool stepped-filter effects by leaving envelope modulation at zero, increasing the resonance to 40 to 70 percent, and setting cutoff to 50 percent. With velocity enabled, your playing style determines the pattern of the filter sequence.

The Minilogue also includes an external input for processing audio through its filter, amp and delay sections. This is a rich resource for unusual effects, and in conjunction with the sequencing tools described below, the Minilogue is ripe with potential as an effect that will keep listeners guessing.

Pre Filter: This places the highpass filter in the feedback loop, so every repeat is a little thinner and grungier. For a classic, non-filtered delay, leave the cutoff at minimum. For a dramatic disintegrating delay, use a longish delay time, set the highpass cutoff at 50 percent and increase the feedback above 75 percent. The result will be a seemingly endless echo that dissolves into a mess of earsplitting distortion, which works well in dance music breakdowns and fadeouts.

Poly: This is the standard polyphonic mode that most owners will use for daily work. Here, the Depth parameter will invert held chords as you play them, which creates interesting glissando effects if you twist the Voice Mode Depth knob quickly while performing.

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