Korg Minilogue XD Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with Multi-Engine (4-Voice)

Overview of Korg Minilogue XD Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with Multi-Engine (4-Voice)

Korg 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 minilogue xd adds a digital multi-engine, effects, a powered-up sequencer, and micro tuning functionality, further expanding the possibilities for sound design and performance potential.

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.

High-quality digital effects

minilogue xd's high-quality digital effects use 32-bit floating point DSP processing, adding a finishing touch to its deep sound design platform. The three types (modulation effects, reverb, and delay) can be used simultaneously, letting you choose from a wide range of variations including chorus, ensemble, warm tape delay, and a diverse variety of reverb. The user effect slots allow you to load your own effect programs that you've created.

Polyphonic step sequencer controlled by 16 buttons

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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