MicroKORG vs MicroKORG XL its a tiny keyboard comparison. Which one is better?

Big sounds accessible synthesis in a retro looking box with minikeys - the marks of Korgs MicroKorg. For over 20 years Korg has offered these and they come in two basic forms. Judging by sales, feedback and plain old popularity these we know they are good - but which is better? I’ll give you my opinion.

[@kaitlyn__L]

I got a lot of mileage out of the vocoder as a guitar pedal in my microKORG.
It’s funny how different we are overall though, I love the wooden sides and prefer the higher-contrast LED display over the XL’s washed-out LCD. I agree the menus can get a bit baffling, but I didn’t find the XL much better in that regard either. The sequencer control features in the original, using the preset buttons, is much better for my brain as well lol.
But I always wanted to love the XL, its mic is nicer and the knobs look cool. So I’m glad it’s got you as a fan :)

[@tedmurena]

Yeah I am a fan of both really. I haven’t actually used the vocoder on these with guitar 🎸 but that’s a good idea

[@AlienLaKhs]

Which one makes the best sound to make lofi? ...can effects be added to presets?..delays, reberb...etc....Great video! thank you very much!

[@tedmurena]

Thanks - the original is more lofi but both get there the XL has effects that are better onboard but I usually use pedals and racks to add effects - that’s probably because I like to over do it where the onboard effects are usually safe if you know what I mean

[@AlienLaKhs]

@@tedmurena thx friend for the help! 👑

[@michaelhonormusic]

The korgXL sounds better to my ears.

[@tedmurena]

It’s built on newer and more robust processors so it does make better sounds for sure

[@muppetpaster]

For me the price of the OG MicroKorg (295 euro new) can not make me like or buy the XL (+)
Also, I think you are using the Vocoders wrong...Place a mic next to the VC mic and mix in original voice....That way you get AWESOME effects out of the VC and get its full potential...
The Vocoder is not a "voice-changer" like "Autotune" etc. but the voice is a carrier for sound ....

[@tedmurena]

I get it - price is important and 295€ gets you a ton of kit

[@kierenmoore3236]

Prefer the OG … But prefer the MS2000, even more - its vocoder has double the bands, etc.

[@tedmurena]

I’ve never gotten my hands on an MS2000 but when I get my chance I’m sure I’ll get one

[@SEOTeamBerlin]

I love my Microkorg 😍 - and what is a Latino-american doing in Munich ? 🤪