Notes: Colours flipped in classic Korg style for this limited-edition take on the excellent Minilogue XD. Unique looks, and the perfect combination of analogue and digital synth circuits adding up to a versatile instrument.
Supplier's Notes:
Flip your sound with the new Minilogue XD Inverted
The minilogue xd analog synthesizer, with its true analogue circuitry, digital multi-engine and effects combine to help create an extraordinary range of sound, and is now available in a new, limited-edition model with inverted keyboard colours.
Get inspired by its unique colouring, and create your own new soundscapes. The Minilogue XD inverted is a stylish and unique addition to any live or studio setup and the limited edition colors will be yours to be proud of for years to come!
*All other specifications are the same as the minilogue xd regular model except for the keyboard colour.
Korg Minilogue XD 4-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Keyboard Synthesiser
One of our favourite synths of 2019 and still amazing value. Analogue meets digital, offering hugely versatile sound in the same compact, user-friendly format as the original Minilogue.
Supplier's notes:
An evolved next-generation analogue synthesizer with huge potential for sound design and performance. We wanted to deliver a next-generation analogue synthesizer for a new generation of musicians new to analogue synthesis. That dream was realized in the development of the minilogue, which instantly made the analogue synthesizer approachable.
In addition to emphasizing the same real analogue 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.
Four-voice polyphonic analogue synthesis. The analogue synthesizer circuit of the minilogue, whose genuine analogue 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 analogue 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.
Equipped with a digital multi-engine:
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 analogue 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 analogue, and use it at the same time as the analogue engine, infinitely expanding the potential of hybrid sound design.
Noise generator
The noise generator provides four types of noise that are indispensable for percussive sounds or for sound effects. You can use the digital filter to directly change the colour of the noise.
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.
User customization brings out infinite potential:
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.
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.
Favourite 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: section7 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 Consumption8 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 separetely): 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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