Minilogue VS Minilogue XD — Which one is right for you?

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Korg Minilogue XD Module

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Korg Minilogue XD

Korg Minilogue XD Module

Original Minilogue


Good alternatives:
Cobalt8

Argon8

Argon8 module:

Korg Wavestate

Novation Peak

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[ayanami_]

I watched this video many times and finally chose minilogue OG. I am now 21 years old and living in Japan. This is my first synthesizer. I want to make my best work with this partner.

I am looking forward to seeing other videos.

Thank you.

[chillix]

I remember the time when “XD” was still an emoticons 🥺

[bimguff]

The XD is a bit more pleasant on the ears, but a lot of it's tones can be created on other synths. The minilogue OG is a bit harsher and thinner, but is a truly unique sounding synth.

[jello-tarzan]

2 years later, this video is still very helpful. Well done and thanks!

[chriscrisci]

Side Chain mode is one that I overlooked for a long time, but I love it now. It is good for layering notes that have a lot of sustain, minimal filter movement. and getting clarity of the most recent note being played. The dial sets the amount of attenuation you want to give to previous notes when a new note is played. At 0 there is no attenuation and all notes are the same volume. At 100 all previous notes disappear when a new note is played. When you find a good balance you can play long and loud notes and the newest note gets the most "attention".

[josephlepkowski]

I had both for a time . Had the OG when they first came out. Strings and evolving pads took much more programming time then the XD does for those type sounds. I did enjoy the the OG greatly but the 3rd osc, user modes, and FX made the XD a completely different synth. I do not regret parting with the OG over the XD but I did wish the awesome patches I made could be imported into the XD.

[housebandthexenos]

Minilogue OG = More comprehensive traditional analog synth including a 2 & 4 pole filter
Minilogue XD = Adds a digital osc and some digital bells and whistles in exchange for limitations to the voice structure, including the loss of the 4 pole filter
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Get OG if you want an analog synth that can do most everything
Get XD if you want an analog digital synth hybrid and are ok with losing some things.
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For me it's about if you have a comprehensive analog poly synth or not. If you don't, the XD leaves off things that are a major loss, like the 4 pole and full filter ADSR env. If you have other analog polys the XD's digital stuff can add nice things that others don't. Having that fancy digital osc is rare on a synth with analog filters, and evnen rarer on a poly. The Microfreak does but it's paraphonic making it be much more limited in how sounds can be played. I'm a little more partial to the OG myself mostly because I have an Electribe 2 that has some of Korg's weird digital oscillator types and an ESQ1 which does the digital osc with analog filter poly thing.

[blankbutton]

Best feature of the OG: Big filter cutoff knob.

[JeremiahTrue]

I played with the minilogue in a store and loved it and was looking forward to picking up an XD this year. I don't think the different/missing features are enough to sway me back to an original. However, I wish they made a module version of the original. I'm limited for space and don't have a ton of room.

[cityandmoonbacklineltd]

11:00 I like how you look at the camera like you’re unsure of that last note, nailed it 👌

[elekktrikk_home_video]

I think you’re absolutely right about the magic with the original one. I had the XD here and thought it was an update. But it wasn’t. One annoying thing was the clouding FX in most presets. But even without - it just didn’t sound celestial. So I sent the XD back and am even happier with the original. There will be nothing better in that segment. Future classic.

[TheBoglodite]

I really love your playing style as you demonstrate the sounds. Reminds me a lot of the FTL soundtrack!

[TheSlageSaga]

I’m glad someone has posted this. Sold my Minilogue to get the XD, and ended up missing it more than I thought I would for these reasons. I missed it so much that I bought it back. The XD is incredible, but I have a soft spot for the original.

[manuelsteinmair]

Nice comparison! I believed the XD made the original obsolete, but now I'm not so sure about that anymore.
If I had to choose one I'd go for a XD module because I like the digital oscillator and the effects and don't have the need for yet another keyboard.

[littlefrog]

The minilogue xd V2.0 supports MIDI Aftertouch. And its default target is LFO Int. So you could use aftertouch to modulate LFO Intensity or anything you want instead of EG. Of course you'll need a keyboard that supports arftertouch first.

[thomaskolb]

Thanks for the comparison! I just had the chance to get both for a day, and to be honest, for me it was no comparison, the XD ran circles around the original. The main difference is the onboard FX, which is so good that it turns even mediocre patches into inspiring and interesting sounds. Of course you can later replace them with effects in your DAW, but you have already been inspired to make songs.

[yvesrobert]

Hi, I have a Minilogue original about 2 years, and I recently bought a XD module, so I'am very glad to have the 2 models because they both have nice features.
yestreday I saw your demo about XD sequencer, and i really understood the big difference about the step by step possibility of XD the motion mode, a great discover for me, thanks a lot

[TheChinShowtv]

I bought the Minilogue xd as my first synth and it is really great. I have a huge amount to learn but I feel it will give me lots of room to grow into the future (won't necessarily cure gear acquisition syndrome though). Thanks for the video!

[ScottGlasgowMusic]

Thanks! Good to see the comparison side-by-side. I am still super happy with my XD