Korg Minilogue XD || Full Tutorial plus sound designing!
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4 years later from you posting this, i opened my new box last night and then found this. Really useful!
if you turn any knob whilst it is tuning it unlocks a little Space Invaders style game. use a sequencer button to shoot. the reward for winning is design/engineering credits.
I sense a trap.
@@schem515 same... has anyone tried this?
@@TheOrionZane It's real
we gotta get it to run Doom
Yo thats real fr, I thought that yall was fuckin w me
Informational without being boring. Super thoughtful. Explaining things clearly for those who are new to synths. Thumbs up. Subbed.
Thank you for the kind critique and sub!
Yep ❤ I agree
Probably the best tutorial for the minilogue on UA-cam. Thanks man!
this is so incredibly useful and simple, thank you, i've never played synth in my life (i play piano) and just got myself a minilogue xd, your tutorial is so clear and helps not to get lost in all the knobs and buttons, thanks!
As someone still figuring out synthesis, this was the best walk -thru I've found on YT!
You have a very calm voice and wonderful way of explaining things. Thanks!
You're welcome. Funny to hear because I was down with a bad cold. haha.
Your voice and attitude is so calm and cool man
Cheers, thanks for that!
Thank you so much for this super tutorial. Today is my first day as an xd user and this was lifesaver.
Thnx! I‘ll hopefully get mine 2morrow, and now, after watching your tutorial, feel prepared messing around with this sweet little thing! 👍🔊🎛🎚🎹🎼🎧
Great job, the effects section alone was enlightening. Thought mine was broken (floor model), turns out I needed this tutorial a year ago!
Hey :) , if you want these patches: ua-cam.com/video/i2rq9cMMt2s/v-deo.html I can sell
them for 5$ :D
Thanks for the great tutorial. I just bought my XD and watched this and it was very very helpful. Keep up the good work!
thank you and congrats on your new synth!!!
Wow, so I just picked up the Minilogue XD and got my studio all set-up.
There were a lot of features I wasn't aware of, or I didn't know how to navigate this. This video was thoughtful and helped me get more acquainted with the functions and feature of my synth. Great stuff!
Very exciting! I just unboxed mine a few days ago but haven't had any time to spend with it yet, so I'm looking forward to watching this vid in my studio and learning some things about it very soon!
Thanks for doing this - liked and subbed!
yay! yeah, my video is very basic, but it will get you up and running. there are a few other features I didn't cover, but just see how to dive into the menus in my video and you'll be able to explore the rest. enjoy!
Thank you very much for the tutorial. It was a great learning for me since I just got my XD days back.
Man, you are really good at this. I like that you have a chapters on the side and your narration is very laid back but not boring or stiff. Also some dope sound design. Subb'dddd 🎹 👽👍
wow, thank you sooooo muchly!
yeaahh, kind of identical to Loopop.
@@eartho Not sure what you mean, do I sound like Bullwinkle ;)
@@eartho I disagree. Loopoop is a nice guy I'm sure but he is so monotone and robotic about everything. Too formal when talking about a synth, his personality doesn't really shine through.
Thanks. It was really helpful to me. Now I can start more playing with the sequencer 😀
Great detailed explanations. Quick tip: SHIFT + REST clears a sequence ( steps + motion ).
YES! thank you for posting that tip!!
I really appreciate the effort you put into this tutorial. Just the right amount of detail and humour. I subscribed!
You have no idea how much that compliment means to me, thank you!
You got my vote. Thank you for showing me basically everything I needed to know. Cheers!
thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Thanks very much for the detailed tutorial, really helpful to get a grasp of the basics
A very comprehensive and well structured review! THX
This or the Behringer Deepmind for pads? Producing HipHop. Need something to give me another sound palette to compliment well with my Mono Synths (Vermona Mono Lancet 15 and Arturia Microbrute).
Very nice review on the Minilogue XD. Thank you so much!!
super super helpful! Convinced me to get my own!
Great Video...Getting mine on Monday! You gave me a ton of ideas! thank you!
Excellent video and tutorial. I will be rewatching this..... A lot 👍
What a nice, insightful and well presented tutorial. Thanks a lot!
Excellent tutorial.....just what I was looking for, thank you very much.
you are super welcome!
You explained this so so well 👏🏻
This was fantastically helpful, thank you,
shift+rest clears the sequence
Really good and to the point, thanks!!
awesome vid man thank you!
awesome vid dude, thanks
This is really helpful. Thank you!
Great tutorial!
i have been smasshing my xd keys for years now..its really built well.
Aaaaand subbed. Great walkthrough of everything. The xd seems so user friendly and easy to get out ideas with. I have a prophet 8 that I love a lot, but I'm looking for a companion synth. This may be a cool one to add.
Most definitely! It's compact and portable and easy to jam out with it on your lap on the couch! I love it.
this tutorial is just perfect!!!
Thank you, quick and very useful tutorial.
You are very welcome.
Very clear and nice presentation - thx 🎼
thank you so much! this was amazing
Thank you ! Super clear and helpfull !
Outstanding!
thank you! very kind of you to say.
Excellent video!
thank you!
Thanks you helped me understand some of the basic features. I wish these synth manuals came with tutorials or the minilogue xd came with a hard copy manual. Guess I'll print one out lol
no problem! yeah, best to just print out the pdf, but it sure is a shame it doesn't come with something. so happy I was able to help!
Well done video. Thanks.
Nice job 👍
This helps thx
great guide!
Well done thank you
Great vid brother 😎✌️
thanks homie
Thanks man!
T H A N K YOU!! This is gold.
thank you so much for this wow.
YW!
Just got mine. Very high quality tutorial here, great job! What cable are you using for the output?
Thanks! I was just going out of the headphone jack, I believe. For cleanliness :D But it's just a stereo quarter inch to left and right quarter inch mono into the zoom H6
*edit just looked at my own damn video and nope, I was using simple quarter inch cables left and right to the zoom H6.
Fantastic mate! Just got mine this week and this tutorial is so well made it will be my go to tut while I'm messing around with this little beast. Thank you so much!
Great video man, helped me a lot to understand more about this synth :) I'd really appreciate more info about menu diving if there's any :)
Thank you for commenting! Sure, the menu dive thing is very, very simple to understand. When you go into the edit menus, they are all divided up along the sequencer. When you press a button on the sequencer, the corresponding menu pops up on the display. If that menu has more options, you can just repeatedly press the button the sequencer that it corresponds to, and it will cycle through the various menus for that given parameter. It's a tiny bit menu diving, but really not bad once you get the hang of it.
User 173 amazing, thanks a lot!
Thanks ever so much brother :D
Nice video !
thank you mr. or mrs. Snow ;)
This....all day.Well done.I would say you also could have went over how to get the synth in key tigger mode, such that each key will trigger the sequenced pattern according to key press. Well done overall my friend
Wow dude it was amazing! Thanks for the video! I've been playing on this synth for 3 months now and only now decided to check the tutorial. I really had a problem with making a nice sound, because I simply didn't understand what some controls are there for. I was playing with editing and the whole menu but never got any nice results. And actually u inspired me so much BIG THANKS TO YOU! Good quality, nice understandable speech!
You are so very welcome. thank you for commenting!
Hey :) , if you want these patches: ua-cam.com/video/i2rq9cMMt2s/v-deo.html I can sell
them for 5$ :D
Useful 👍
Gracias
you have no idea how helpful this video has been. btw you have bit of a gift at teaching. Information is concise and engaging. Thanks!
Shift + rest = clears sequence.
Thanks for an extremely informative video. I’m thinking about buying one. Two limitations worry me. Only having 16 steps on the sequencer is limiting, I really need enough for 32 bars, secondly the lack of an audio input. I’m essentially a guitarist and would love to use the effects section. Anyway my choice is between this and the mini brute SE. Both have strong and weak points. Decisions, decisions!
If you buy the Korg NTS 1 (99$) you can use It as a pedal and It has the same effects as the minilogue XD
Are you (or any others here) noticing a *click* when changing Reverb types? I haven't noticed it in this or other demos. It's not a problem in the Delay or Mod sections. I'll join the group and say how much I enjoyed this. I got a lot out of it. Thank you!
Yes, I'm experiencing the "reverb click."
yes I had some reverb clicks. I believe this is simply because when changing preset's the super wide and large waveforms are suddenly brought back to the zero volt line and result in a click. I wasn't really bothered because I don't see a reason to be switching reverbs mid playing.
Thanks. I just have to be aware and work around it. Thankful it isn't a glitch that needs servicing.
Thanks for this great tutorial! I just puchased the xd module. I can’t get the xd to communicate properly with my iMac via USB when trying to update Firmware etc.. Any suggestions about using the Korg Midi driver - or perhaps uninstalling it...? Confusing!
Best tutorial yet. Even rivals Loopop. I've had this synth for a year and a half and just learned how Portamento works? Korg needs way better tuts and vids.
dude, thank you so much.
loving this synth, I sold my MS20 for this as its more user friendly. though I do miss the grunt the MS has. I enjoyed your video and picked up a few tips I did not know. is there any chance you could do a video on how to use the software with it and how to load user wave forms?
Yeah man, I am trying to get my screen capture software going so I can do that sort of stuff. The refresh rate on my camera makes for unbearable screen viewing :D Thanks for digging the video :D
the software is pretty straight forward. if you havent tried it yet give it a shot. should be able to manage
Thanks for the video! 👌 Do I understand correctly that I can save sounds in the Minilogue and release them up quickly using the sequencer buttons? How many sounds can I save?
Fantastic tutorial. Really appreciate it. One question: Has your oscilloscope ever stopped working, and you had to restart your synth to make it work again? Just wondering if this is common. Thanks!
it has never dropped out. I wonder if it's a screen saver type thing? I dunno, but that doesn't sound right my friend.
Good ass review
Hey, thanks for a great tutorial! I have a question, can you record motions without playing the sequencer, per step?
What cables did you use to connect it? Awesome video by the way!
Thank you! I believe I just ran a stereo cable out of the headphone jack for the video. Ran it directly in to my zoom h6.
Great video! I'm waiting on my XD module. Question, does the menu of the 200 factory samples come with any sort of catagory sub menu such as Pads, Pianos, etc. or are they just randomly listed?
randomly listed. no real category selection system.
@@User173 thanks. Hmm, that's what I thought :(
@@davidsobel3303 haha, it's really not that big of a deal. I mean, it's so easy to design patches, that I recommend just designing sounds as you need them. you'll be happy with it for sure!
@@User173 It's on back order from Korg, it's been a popular synth for a reason
I really like it!!! Thanks for all the nice videos! Dont know if I really need it because I want to make Hiphop Beats.😄😄😄 But the normal silver Minilogue is affordable. Also it seems like a good synthizer for beginner isn't it!?!? (Think I am going to but a Roland 404 First😊)
it's a GREAT beginner synth, and is good for advanced users too! glad you liked it!
Nice to hear something well explained for a time in this covid situation.. Thanks :)
Great tutorial thanks! Question: when I hold Shift and Play to initiate Load Panel, it just toggles between Key Trig. On and Off. Do I have to change something?
Very comprehensive overview, would you mind letting me know if the filter is self resonant i.e playable as a sine like the og minilogue was? Can't find this info anywhere
Hey there, I don't believe so, though I'll have to try it out. They already have some pretty capable sine waves in the 3rd oscillator so I don't know if they added a self resonant filter.
is there a song mode where you can sequence multiple parts and queue them up?
One thing about the filter+EG that I’m not understanding or hearing about much is whether it can create really snappy percussive envelopes with a strong initial transient peak. This to me is a basic requirement.
Your sound hear in the filter section sounds like it has plenty of high frequency content to allow the filter to create that percussion on attack, but the filter EG sounds very soft, with not evens gentle bump on the attack. I just cant figure if the filter+EG supports this sound or if I’m not hearing it anywhere because it simply doesn’t. Any help is appreciated!
Are you listening to the synth with a speaker or headphones?
Behringer Poly D VS MiniMoog XD vs Deepmind 6: who wins?
37:52 sounds like banjo kazooie talk sounds LMAO
good review but i cant play only the demos... why?
“Down with a bit of a cold” (i took the day off work for my new synth)
hahaha
so true
hi, I have a problem, when I want to start preset from scratch and press shift play, key trig on / off pops up.Also trying shift and first seq button and also nothing. Please help. greetings
Hey dude. Thus was insanely nice and way better than the tutorial by the Korg dude with the glasses. They need to hire you instead. Can you please explain the 4 track sequencing in another video? I'm not finding this feature on mine. Oh yeah... I'm a subscriber.
wow man, thank you so much! I really dig Nick Kwas's music, you should check out his "modular on the roof stuff", but I super appreciate the compliment! yes I'll explain the 4 track sequencing my dude, let me get home from work and start a little plan
thanks for the sub!!!
To play the synthesizer, do I need a music card, e.g. focusrite, or is it enough to connect the synthesizer to e.g. a mixer and you can play?
just plug it into a mixer. or use headphones.
Decay on the EG is really unintuitive to me. I can't really figure out what it does.
shift and play doesnt load panel load, - it says key trigger on??
Can the stacked voices be panned in the stereo field?
No
“Early ref” stands for early reflections for reverb
awesome! thank you.
User 173 No problem! Also great video! It is very helpful
Hello .Im having problems deciding about buying the xd when ive got the original silver but the xd has got that Roland tb3 acid effects but i was gonna get the tb3 .what has the best resonance the tb3 or korg xd if u know ?
well the TB3 is unique in it's filter, so the resonance sounds different. However I prefer the Minilogue XD becuase it's got it's own character.
Thank you for such a great tutorial! I am a guitar player with a vast collection of effects pedals, and I’m looking to buy a synth to start mixing dirty guitars with synths and electronic beats. I got a Roland tr-8s a few days ago, and I’m having a blast with it.
I’ve been watching videos of the Minilogue xd and well as the Novation Mininova. The Mininova seems easier to operate and the vocoder is a plus, however the Minilogue xd seems much more powerful. Are those two even in the same league as far as quality? It’s hard to make a decision based on videos only, therefore I’d really appreciate your input (and whoever else’s who would like to share some thoughts). I can’t get my hands on either before buying, because they’re not stocked at my local music store. Thanks again!
marciolimongi Hey! I read your comment and i think i can help a little. I am also a guitar Player in a band, and since there's only three of us i also control the synthesizers during performance. We always had the Novation Mininova... But this year i bought the Minilogue XD and i gotta say: the sound of the Minilogue XD is much better than that of the Mininova. However, since the Mininova is Digital, you can maybe get a little more diverse sounds out of it. But to begin with synthesizers i would highly recommend the Minilogue XD since it´s got a sequencer and is way easier to learn from scratch. The Mininova wasn't as intuitive to learn in my opinion. I hope i helped you a little :)
Thank you so much for the kind response, I really appreciate it. It’s funny how the Mininova demos focus so much on the animate buttons and on the big filter knob to make it look so easy. That’s why it’s always tricky to buy musical equipment based on demos only. Minilogue xd for the win 👍👊🏻😀
marciolimongi as another guitar player I can also thoroughly recommend the Minilogue XD. It’s a good synth for learning, but also powerful enough to still be useful if you start going down the synth rabbit hole. ( Like me) Best of luck!
Thank you for the input, I really appreciate it! I’m sold on the Minilogue XD! I’m saving up to buy it in October 🤘🏻👊🏻🙌
If you really want to hear what this amazing synth can do, check out HYPNOTICA-The black forest. It will blow you away!!!
hey nice vid. i have a question. listen to the song yabba dabba doo by don blackman. theres an overdriven synth Bass in that song. could i achieve a similar sound with this synth? i know it has overdrive but i cant really find a vid that shows how overdriven you can get
absolutely you could do that. I'd even run it through a Tascam 414 or something like an analog heat to saturate it to get that tone exactly.
@@User173 Would love to see a tutorial on this!
I'm wondering how to sync/clock my volca drum to this, i just got them. do i Need a mixer? Any guidance or links would be superb. I'm noob so i'm sorry. i loved your vid, i appreciate you;)
awww, that's very kind of you. Volca drum is an EXCELLENT addition to this! I just got one myself. You could route both audio to a mixer, and then on the back of the Korg is a "sync out". use that jack to go to the input of your volca drum so that the drums are in time! simple as that!
@@User173 I just ordered a Minilogue XD... I first watched your tutorial in April when I was looking into this synth while waiting for my Drum to come in the mail. Now I finally have the money for it and I'm re-watching your tutorial, and noticed you said the Drum would be great for this, which is exciting to me. Cheers!
@@xnflg3074 yeah, Volca drum sounds SIIIICCCCKK. it's a drum synth, so I think it sounds pretty unique. I have Nord Drum 2 which is also a drum synth, but they sound unique to each other, which is really nice. Volca Drum is really cool. I'll be posting some beats with it this week on my instagram and on youtubes :D stay frosty.
Why is "Replicant xd" at Program position 499 - or is it just an modification saved to 499? Can you recommend custom patches? - I can't select the type "fat 1" im combination with Replicant xd, like you - why? I really like the sound at 5:05, but i can't reproduce it with my Replicant xd :(
That's a patch I saved I believe. no need to buy custom patches, just program your own, explore! you'll get there. And you can't select the Fat 1? it's under the third oscillator, its the digital oscillator.