Korg MICROKORG XL

The Korg MicroKorg XL improves upon the MicroKorg, featuring an amber display panel as well as 128 patch memory. The MicroKorg XL also offers an input for a microphone to control the vocoder as well as various on-board effects. Study despite its small size, the Korg MicroKorg XL offers digital synthesis in an affordable package.

The microKORG XL carries a proud pedigree. The MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound engine is descended from the RADIAS/R3 synthesizers, while the dual effects processors come down from the famous KAOSS line. The microKORG XL offers remarkable playability. The black key/white key proportions have been adjusted for easier chording; the key response has been improved for rapid-fire soloing. And the old -school square front keys? Well, they look wicked cool. Together with a sound-bending vocoder and six-pattern arpeggiation, microKORG XL packs a powerful sonic punch.

The eight-voice MMT synth engine offers traditional analog waveforms plus a total of seven algorithms, including formant waveforms, noise, and PCM/DWGS waves for those vintage keyboards and strings. Cross-modulation, unison stacking, and VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) let you create sounds that would be impossible for a conventional PCM synthesizer. Sync and ring modulation make it easy to create complex and powerful sounds. Two multi-mode filters, a drive/waveshaping circuit for distinctively distorted sounds, and EG and LFO for creating time-varying tonal change, provide plenty of parameters for serious synthesis. Virtual Patching brings it all together.

Seventeen up-to-the-minute effects deliver everything from a traditional chorus to grain shifting. In addition, delay effects can be synchronized to MIDI clock for beat-sensitive situations. You can even process external sounds! The microKORG XLs amazing vocoder adds vocal characteristics to any sound, creating everything from pseudo choirs and talking instruments to vintage Sci-Fi robots. Our unique Formant Hold allows you to freeze the vocal input for continuous vocoder effects. Use the Formant Shift function to adjust the level and pan of each of the sixteen bands, greatly altering the tonal character. The distinctive retro-styling allows for quick selection of any of the 128 on-board, editable programs. For the diehard synthesists and sound designers, you can use the three performance edit knobs for fast, effective editing in performance. You're also free to select and assign your favorite parameters. Download the free Editing software and manage sounds on your computer!

Features

Polyphony increased up to 8 notes
Vocoder increased to 16 bands, but still supports the 4 note polyphony
USB connector for MIDI over USB operation
Split and Multi added to Voice modes
The option to use 10 scales, including one defined by the user.
'Analog Tune' simulates the pitch instability and oscillator drift that was characteristic of vintage analog synthesizers

Specifications

Outputs (2) : Master (Jack), Headphones (Jack)
Inputs (1) : Mic (XLR), Line (Jack)
Keyboard : 37 keys
Power Supply : 9V DA
Dimensions (WxDxH) : 556 x 230 x 72 mm
Weight : 2 kg