Korg Minilogue XD Review, tutorial and 8 patch ideas by Loopop

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Overview
2:10 Connectivity
3:05 Load panel
3:30 Analog oscs
5:05 Voice modes
6:10 Arpeggiator
7:00 Cross mods
8:10 Multi engine
10:50 Analog filter
12:40 LFO
15:50 Envelopes
17:40 Effects
20:50 Sequencer
23:10 Menu options
25:40 Ideas & tricks
25:50 Tip #1: Using a sawtooth LFO to create a rhythmic pattern
26:30 Tip #2: Applying two mod sources to a single destination
27:45 Tip #3: By-passing the filter to create a "bi-timbral" patch
28:35 Tip #4: Adding and removing harmonics without a filter
29:00 Tip #5: Hidden LFOs/Envelopes in multi engine plugin parameters
30:20 Tip #6: Using the Pitch 2 envelope for hard sync
31:20 Tip #7: Using the Pitch 2 envelope for to create a kick and including it in a rhythmic sequence
32:05 Tip #8: Using the sequencer as a multitrack tempo synced LFO for destinations not included in the main LFO
33:20 Cool plug-ins
38:05 Pros & cons
40:45 More ideas

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[loopop]

Breaking news! Check out my Phase Looping plugin for XD and logue platform here!

[xnflg]

BTW, to anyone reading this who is messing around with knob-twiddling in order to develop presets from the existing ones (which can be fun, in my opinion), I recommend switching the Knob Mode (shown briefly at 24:24 in this video) to Smooth from the default, which is Jump. It reduces the harsh sounding and sudden changes when turning knobs that you don't know the initial position of. Coupled with the other menu option that allows the LED screen to show parameter values for every knob you turn as you turn them, you'll dial stuff in a LOT more easily. Happy synthesizing!

[Pulsonar]

This guy is very skilled and incredibly clear with instruction and guidance, I cannot believe he isn't on the payroll with one of these major music instrument manufacturers.
The command and mastery he has over the technical aspects of these machines is quite extraordinary, and hes filling in excellently where many official factory instruction manuals fail miserably.

[cemegonuts]

BEST MINILOGUE XD INSTRUCTIONAL EVER. Korg should pay this guy! It's better than anything they put out. Even better than their manuals which always suck.

[lyva]

My Minilogue XD just arrived. My first analog synth. Thank you for the in depth tutorial!

[roccorid]

Said it before but: Best synth reviews out there.

[johnadams]

Thanks for not only showing us the basic capabilities of the XD, but the advanced features, and plug ins increase the capability of the XD beyond what I expected. The XD is a lot more than a 3 octave 4 voice synth players can use for fill-ins, leads and bass sounds. I doubt any of us will get bored with the XD.
Thanks so much for the in-depth how-too tutorial of a great sounding synth with plenty of bang for the buck!

[denmartos]

Once again Ziv, you've out done yourself. Your tutorials make any synth easier to understand. I hope companies of the products you demo compensate you. Because of your tutorials I got my 0-Coast, 1010 synthbox, and my Neutron. And, you make it easier to understand the product. Far better than any manual could ever do. Thanks again.

[iamdavehawkins]

lol at 28:23
me, out loud, to myself: "wow that's cool"
him: "that's cool I hear you say"
me: 👀

[halversonea]

If anyone else is wondering, the panel load function is now Shift + Write, not Shift + Play as indicated here / in the manual

[snsecrruptr]

I'm halfway through and this may be the best demo/tutorial I've ever see for any synth. I've read the whole manual and it's not my first rodeo with synthesis still learned things, not just about this synth, but synthesis in general--like how I never thought of an envelope as one time modulation, which is a good way to describe it. Awesome job!

[benbauer]

Your videos have taught me sos much about synthesis! This is by far the most compete easy to grasp and detailed minilogue xd review. Thank you for al the great content, tips and tutorials.

[quentin]

what is better than watching a Loopop review and tutorial ? watching a Loopop review and tutorial with the actual synth in front of me. Thanks again sir, you really are brilliant !

[anthgee]

Mind boogling for synth beginners. I think I will be watching this demonstration many times. Thank you 👍🙇‍♂️

[xnflg]

I KNOW I should have been holding Shift while doing everything possible on this the moment I got it... thank you for highlighting some of the cool extra functions.

[Matthewsavant]

The minilouge XD really surprised me. I had zero interest in it for a long time but when I went to the store to buy another synth I demoed one while I was waiting and I ended up walking out with both. It just sounds so good!

[quimbas]

This video is underrated. It’s a lesson about synthesis. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[smartsman]

What a review! 😲
Even if I don't speak (and understand) english perfectly, I've understood everything, this is so clearly explained !
Congrats and thanks a lot for this perfect review 👍👏
Thanks

[halcyøndrøne]

Yet another piece of kit bought after walking your videos... Digitakt, Microfreak, and now this! I love your channel, your reviews double as an awesome quick start guide for each unit. Thank you so much man, keep up the great work!

[Ardspans]

About a year ago after watching this very video, I promptly purchased my very own XD. At that time I had it down to the XD or a Deepmind 12 -and the Deepmind was winning by a stretch. But after watching this "no stone unturned" look at the XD it convinced me to buy one. I have been a very happy XD user ever since. Ok, the Deepmind has much more polyphony and a trick or two going for it. But to me the awesome lush analog sound of the XD, not to mention the versatility of combining the digital oscillator and rich sounding FX section wins my heart and ears every time I play with it. Thank you Loopop for a great kitchen sink an'ol review. 10 out'a 10.