Minilogue OG 'V' Minilogue XD Which sounds better?

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A bit of a different video today showcasing more of the differences between the Minilogue and Minilogue XD. Here we just built a patch as similar as possible across the two synths then demo them for you to hear. Nothing added in post, this is just the KORG Minilogues as they sound out of the box 👍👍

All recorded and edited using Cakewalk by Bandlab and Hit Film Express.

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[XDanimalzX]

It’s a shame korg went with the slim keys for these synths. Just sold both to upgrade to the Prologue 16. I honestly liked the OG over the XD. Both were amazing.

[gooberthoreau]

I think they work well in tandem. Different beasts to a degree. I don't think you can find a poly analog $499 synth off the street that would beat the OG.

[particlefields]

Falling Island brought me here! Greaaat comparison, btw. It's the one video I needed for such a long time now haha

[FallingIslands]

Both are fantastic, integral parts of my setup. Love these synths <3 And love the video! :)

[livelooper]

The filters are completely different. The OG has an option for 24dB/oct which works really well with those oscillators, which are a bit fizzy.
The OG has a high pass filter (hidden in the delay, but useable without)
...and the OG has that analog delay which can create sounds all of its own.

So there's plenty of OG sounds you couldn't do on the XD.

...and famously, that digital oscillator on the XD...I didn't forget

This was an interesting comparison though.

[RetroPlus]

You can really tell Korg improved the filter resonance on the XD

[LB-pppu]

This video is very well made but I'm still undecided between the 2, I prefer the vcos sound and the filter of the OG but I like the built in effects on the XD

[MicaelAzevedo]

So I have an original Minilogue and Monologue. Was thinking in swaping the OG+Mono for the Xd but after spending some days with one XD it did not feel anything different... just a regular synth. The OG has character and personality. That metallic sound will be always necessary. XD just felt...regular. Monolgue is amazing too, so I just got a tr8S ahahaha

[kierenmoore]

XD does sound ‘better’ to me (and pitch bends seem easier/smoother with the joystick) … but do miss both the sweep squelch and 4-pole option of the OG 😢 …
Is that ‘squelchiness’ there in both filter modes … ? Cheers!

[wblord]

Listening though audio technica m50x, it sounds like the Dx has a bit more buzz and growl but the original definitely has warmth and would be a great choice as well.

[sibbyeskie]

Was hoping for a direct comparison of the 2pole (XD) vs 4pole (OG) filter. Preferably a stabby bass to compare the slope on upper harmonics.

[kierenmoore]

Different FX, I know … but it does seem as if the XD is a touch more polite (more in-tune, maybe), than the og … 🤔.
But then, I’ve heard others say they think the og sounds slightly hollow, by comparison to the XD … 🤷🏻‍♂️
Not a lot in it, though, either way …

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[LousyFacelift]

Great video! I like them both a lot but only own the OG. It's more of a specialist for that classic sound compared to the XD. It can be a bit fiddly with its filter that thins out the low end but so does the MiniMoog and many others, so to me that's also part of that classic sound experience. The XD delivers a wider palette and is clearly the better allrounder synth but for me the OG makes more sense. Korg did it right with these two. Can anyone name another real VCO four voice (or more) analogue poly in the same price range?

[luisbarrera]

The OG has a nicer sweep. But XD has user oscillators and can give you a plethora of useful features that the OG lacks.

[djkanyon]

Back in a day i was so glad when i saw XD model.... i thought "wow this is just OG but better and with more functions"... but i was wrong. XD sound feel too "roland" for me (thanks digital fx!). And i was not willing to pay a whole grand for this sound. It's cool tho, what if somebody in love with Roland sound? Good for them but i stayed with OG.

[Imetalman]

I’ve been looking at the Ploy D, mono poly. I think the mini lounge is the way to go.

[Aetila]

I feel irritated over one thing...Korg "threw away" the usual +/- or up/down arrows and you're now forced to use the clicking encoder to dial in a sound, it creates a lot of wear on the encoder. One just could have pushed an up/down button.
On the Alesis synths (which have a same weak design) the selector encoder became worn out fast, it's a common problem with their synts, especially on the Micron.

I have ancient Yamaha stuff (CS6R, Motif rack) and they have up/down buttons, after 20 years it still works well, but I'm worried about the Minilogue encoder, unbelievable that Korg did this stupid mistake. Otherwise these synths sound like nothing else, they sound very "expensive", I've never liked the harsh overpriced DSI stuff.

 Despite having the XD module I also had to buy a used OG, I like its sound and the silvery chassi, lol. (they should have kept it, the black paint on the XD is a fingerprint magnet)

[ZetaReticulian]

XD filter is much richer and when set to same midi but panned far left and right for some reason the release sounds weird on the original mini.... almost as if there’s a hint of extra tail or reverb/chorus that extends a few milliseconds past the XD’s release. I guess you could learn to like it if in fact it was due to the nuances between the two synths and not simply a slight offset in settings between the two in your demonstration.

[xtiankruse]

Which one would you chose as a first syntheziser between the OG and the XD for someone who is interested in producing house and techno music, more oriented to studio and not to play live. Thank you for your time.

[heyheymymind]

Which one would be better for ambience drone dream pop?