Korg Minilogue XD Review

When Korg introduced the Minilogue in 2016 it was a game-changer. It's a true analog polyphonic synth for around $500, and frankly, there isn't much else like it on the market. And even three years later it's still one of the best values out there in analog synthesizers.

But the market is moving fast, and Korg isn't about to let the competition lap it. So it's introducing the four-voice Minilogue XD, which takes the best parts of the entire 'logue lineup -- Microtunings and the sequencer from the Monologue, the MULTIdigital Oscillator from the flagship Prologue -- and combines them in one stunningly affordable package.

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[DeanVXfromUkraine]

Everything in Its Right Place made my day ❤️

[URKillingme]

"That's enough talking, let's make some noise..." 15 seconds later, he starts talking again.

[Angultra]

I can't get you out of my head, Korg Minilogue.

[chiefbucknell]

A note on the DeepMind 6/12: I bought my 12 at $999, and now it’s $699 U.S.—a steal! The “noisy cooling fans” are easily turned off (I only turn the fan on if I’m in a hot environment). The build quality has been good for me, also. I feel some users’ negative impressions of the DeepMind may stem from the fact that it’s complex, and it may not be a great beginner synth (the presets are not to everyone’s tastes, also). I might instead recommend Bass Station II for beginners, especially with the 2.5 firmware update. Lastly, there is a stigma with products that say “Behringer” which affects some impressions of the DeepMind range—call it a Midas-designed synth, if you prefer. Whatever synth you use—be it freeware, virtual analog, Korg, Moog One, etc.—I support and applaud you!✌️

[TheHolyMustard]

This was good, and you should keep making videos about synths!

[_ls]

While the synth doesn’t raise my interests, this review did! You’re a great reviewer dude! Clear, informative, non-biased; everything I want in a gear review.

[bicisnobombas]

Very refreshing to have a "critical" view of gear that fairly judges the pros and cons instead of giving out blind praise. Thanks!

[EzyoMusic]

I nearly bought the original Minilogue. I think they nailed it with the XD and I will get it.

[Tjoppy]

I wonder if Kylie Minilogue has a Minogue too.

[vinylselektaz]

Dear Korg, my wallet is located in my front right pocket. Keep the change. Thank you.

[Kung_Fu_Jesus]

Don’t diss the Behringer Deepmind on build quality and fan. Build quality is superb for the price and the fan can be switched to low or off and it doesn’t overheat unless the room is hot. It’s a beast of a synth and so cheap too considering what else is available.

[GrootsieTheDog]

Loving my new XD! A few bugs/quirks that I hope are fixable in the future:
1. ARP latch doesn't work with motion sequencer running (The arp runs while motion/play running but no latch)
2. MOTION/SMOOTH EDIT doesn't work when knob movements input with STEP MODE - doesn't smooth.
3. More SHIFT+KNOB functions - especially SHIFT+TEMPO=GATE.
4. BPM Delay SYNC
5. * ARP latch fixed with the latest update

[paddar]

My only gripe with the minilogue range is that they should have also added a 6 voice version with 2 Lfos..
I own the OG Minilogue and 4 voices just isnt enough to do pads and strings with..
If you have a moderate release setting like you would with pads and strings..as soon as you try and play a new chord the release stops dead and plays the new chord..
6 is the magic number to have a playable poly..
Not sure why 4 has became the new 6... All the Roland Boutique stuff I would have liked to try suffers from the same fate.. 4 voice juno 60, 4 voice jx ???

[prod.ouilele]

hmmm Idk, I'll probably pass on that and save money on Minilogue rawr xD for next year

[cresshead]

other options? roland JD-Xi real analogue mono synth, 2 digital synths, 29 drums (mix upto 4 wavs per drum), vocoder, autotune, 4 track 64 step pattern sequencer, 4 fx, multi patterns, tr style recording, 129 note poly, 4 midi channels

[dr.greggeddins]

I have 6 Roland products, but that is a nice little synth right there! Looks great ! Sounds good too. Would be a great starter synth. Nice job Korg !

[brunoromiti]

this video is just great! very informative and simple, even comparing to other synths in this price range, made me even more sure that i went the right way buying this, it'll be in my hands next week :)

[athenachristinemusic]

I loved the minilogue. Miss her! This one seems great as well. For only 650 that’s a steal.

[emiel]

The wooden back, I love it! All the best from the best in a compact synth. Awesome. I like Korg hardware and software for a long time and when I see this, one thing is in my mind: I want it so bad!!

[seangriffey]

I just wish it was at least 6 voice, 4 just isnt enough for me.