Korg DRUMLOGUE Review // Top Pros & Cons and All 64 Factory Patterns // Full Tutorial

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overview
6:15 Connectivity
7:15 Sample parts
11:40 Analog parts
14:25 Multi engine
15:05 VPM
17:15 Noise
17:55 Nano
21:30 Sequencing
22:10 Live rec
22:50 Motion rec
24:45 Step seq
25:10 Groove
26:10 Probability
27:10 Ratchets
28:00 Ties
28:30 Motion seq
30:20 Shift buttons
31:00 Polymeters
31:35 Send FX
33:35 Master FX
34:45 Sidechain
36:25 Loop
37:10 Select
38:25 Randomize
39:00 Chains
39:35 Audio in and out
41:50 Misc settings
43:45 Pros & cons
49:10 All 64 patterns
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[@michaelkonomos]

No one does reviews better. Thorough. Comprehensive. Organized and easy to understand. Creative. You are a talented man. Thank you.

[@bresk13]

and none of that wow face thumbnails and stupid trends. One of the only worth watching these days.

[@_c_y_p_3]

loopop is either a super human with the golden template or maybe just the only rare fella who actually reads the manuals…. Im convinced he is a combination of the two.

[@nikolaaskaas]

Super agree.

[@sullycliftona]

Everything about this ,, makes me think ,, the tunes will be the same ( if. U gave ten out and lokd people in sound proof room ). They’d all end up with limited tune

[@whitedragondojo]

I think this channel needs a name change: LoopBach

[@elekktrikk_home_video]

It’s pretty much the first time I don’t want to buy something new after loopop‘s review. Thanks for demonstrating it in all depth!

[@mimikova390]

I'm going to stick with the Tr8s.

[@SuperG-bb8le]

dito that

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@mimikova390 I'ma stick with the RD-8, RD-9, and Volca Drum.

[@mimikova390]

@@fortheloveofnoise I have an rd9, Drumbrute, and Jomx alapha base as well. But the machine being demo'd Is most like my Roland above. Apparently, we both have GAS issues. But also awesome drum sounds.

[@AdamsBrew78]

$600 is definitely too much for such low sample storage, no sampling and artificial limit on sample length. Hard pass here too.

[@djkanyon]

Proud Korg fan here... I can see that the same problem Electribes had from early 2010s are still there. Even step sequencer for the notes is still "hold a button and rotate a knob while staring at the tuny screen". I don't t know what's wrong with Korg. It seems like days of intuitive ergonomic design are over for good. Thank for the video! Best channel around.

[@fittonbikes]

Totally agree. Its just not inspiring enough as a modern bit of kit.

[@VJFranzK]

They COULD return to the ESX interface style, if we all ask them for it!

[@wilorules]

Drummer From Another Manufacturer

[@phyxirian]

This joke works on the Behringer Edge clone. This has not allot to do with a DFAM

[@davidbetts2980]

😂

[@ichiban8558]

@@davidbetts2980 Who says synth nerds don’t do humour? 🙃

[@nizer7147]

Bahahaha

[@jimmywheelo]

@@phyxirian the joke works. Lots of people agree

[@hovermotion]

I have no interest in buying this product but I watched it because it deserves to be watched... Another great production....

[@_c_y_p_3]

The UI sure does have potential, all the important stuff is there, it looks pretty damn cool with wide open possibility. I like how Korg has been doing these open engines. I would love to see GADGET interfaced.

[@VJFranzK]

They made a portable Gadget machine! It's called an iPad. ; - ) also Nintendo Switch

[@Max10_B]

my dream is to have gadget be hardware. like mpc style hardware production unit. the musicality of that plugin is so good and the touch interface on an ipad makes it my go to for demoing out stuff. would be cool to have controller for it that was well thought out. maybe even small keyboard op1 size or like the midi nano controller they already have for it. also. all in one travel unit.

[@_c_y_p_3]

@@VJFranzK Yeah true that😂, but everything should be interfaced with Gadget. Uhhh except the SP404mk2 with its “special lofi” midi that cant be turned off🙀😱🙀😱🙀

[@mack_solo]

IMO Korg have shot themselves in the pad by not releasing this 18 months ago. By now the world has progressed (pandemic or not), and I think your Pro's and Con's were spot on. Things like 32MB samples or non-controllable single multi-engine at a time are not enticing propositions. I was waiting for this device - minilogue XD meet Electribe R machine - but now when it's finally here - I dunno. I think this more like Volca Beats/Keys/NTS-in-one rather than Electribe RXD I was imagining. And aesthetically (I know it's only my personal opinion), it reminds of some basic furniture I made back in the 90's when because I had low quality timber i painted it black - that's what those sides look like to me 😄

[@effebidi9677]

" 32MB samples or non-controllable single multi-engine at a time " This is enough to break the deal . :(

[@RetiredEE]

Loopop's reviews are consistently thorough and excellent. Saving this to watch over the weekend.

[@tubthump]

I'm watching it now

[@grandtheftautocj]

Can't believe it's finally here. Thanks Loopop for the review, I really enjoy your content.

[@damianlove19]

I had to sit in disbelief for a few minutes when I saw the video, I've waited for so long!

[@Patriotic_Eagle1995]

Always relieved when I check the price on one of these reviews and realise that the item is priced way beyond what I'd value it at. Makes it much easier to enjoy :)

[@Tony-Madisson]

When I get a notification about a new video from loopop, I get my tea, my joint, and sit back and watch the expert at work, while learning about gear. ❤

[@tB3o3tR9o9]

a new challenger for the Akai Rhythm Wolf enters the stage^^

[@happylittlesynth]

Must say this release is bitter sweet. Was expecting a bit more to be honest. 32mb HD ? holy moly...

[@ianmorton1799]

I'm only a few minutes in, but so far it looks a bit more menu divey than I like, but also very versatile, which is awesome for those whose work flow jives with that. But at least they FINALLY gave us a 64 step sequencer!!!! I just hope the next melodic synth has it though, not just the rhythm machine

[@rnedp760]

Longterm KORG-fan and I love the idea of this (and the look!) but, having listened to a few demos now there just something... missing. Can't put my finger on it, but it lacks presence/punch/something. Or maybe it's just because I still have Perkons demos rolling about in my mind :). Anyway, great upload, thanks.

[@tempo.rarity]

Loopop always bringing such a fantastic in depth exploration of these beautiful instruments. Every time something new and interesting comes through, this channel is always my first stop.

[@MalusMons]

Wasn’t sold until I heard that “retro bossa” patch. That’s what are real drum machine sounds like kids

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

This is what makes it interesting to me. I don't need a 'song mode' for that pattern.

[@24framemedia]

I have to say thank you for your demo, I wanted to like this but all the initial demos I thought the sound was rather bland, then I watched your demo and see this has real potential in the hands of a sound designer, you got some real interesting stuff out of it throughout several different points of this demo and now I plan to definitely buy one!

[@BrokenRecord_TV]

Glad to see I don't have to upgrade my Volca Drum

[@Jason75913]

Indeef

[@middle_pickup]

Great review as always. Looks like a solid drum machine with a cool monosynth engine. I wish Korg had made this box back when I bought my E2S.

[@MikeUIibarri]

That sounds really good. Having to rethink what I want for my next drum machine. A shootout would be killer.

[@CiabaMusic]

This could be the fastest thing ever to go from loopop's review to audiopliz badgear video. Thanks for the usual great review Ziv, much appreciated as always! ❤️

[@loopop]

Thanks and ouch but that said, gear in bad gear always sounds pretty damn good

[@CiabaMusic]

@@loopop yeah, that's true indeed. But I guess Florian's skills play a big part in that

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@CiabaMusic Yea, shame he left Kraftwerk to start making KZbin videos.

[@CiabaMusic]

@@fortheloveofnoise 😂

[@Tiger.Arcade]

This is a prime example of making a product without good user feedback. We’ve been waiting for this for a while and they’ve had plenty of time to work out the kinks. I hope they hold back the release and refine it further.

[@thebluehotel5215]

Korg were really smart about pricing this, especially because of the extra cost of Syntakt. Also Logue SDK is legit, so glad to see another device use it. I'm glad it was released just to watch another Loopop video!

[@leyetnin1]

I remember when my sadomasochistic SafeWord was “Boring.” Love your review, let down by the sound.

[@robertreid8241]

I would've preferred a bigger, scaled up Volca Drum

[@jarjar45123]

That would’ve been amazing

[@noisetv1863]

Right?!

[@josephwright5921]

Yes, with a kickin’ filter, like a Wasp or something

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Most of us would have.

[@VincentPresley]

Like several other people have said, I came here pretty excited to see what this could do but ended up not that impressed. The TR8S is great and I still go back to your in depth look at that one to remind myself of everything it can do (I just wish it had a song mode). Yeah yeah yeah it's not real analog but it sounds great. So far I'm not really liking the sound of the analog parts on the Drumlogue. It kind of sounds dull to me like the OG Drumbrute. No real oomph or character like a real 808, Vermona DRM, or even the Drumbrute Impact. I love making kits on the TR8S made up of various classic TR sounds mixed with samples and fm drums. Everything sounds great in that thing. I'm not a fan of Roland's fake analog synthesizers but they nailed it with the TR8S. Those tiny Korg controls are also a big turnoff.

[@NunyaB1s]

Have you used an OG drum brute in person ? I found that YT vids did NOT do OG justice and just like a classic 808/909 you need to plug kicks and snares into a compressor to make it shine. I’ve found that my favorite kick actually mixes both of its kicks together and it thunders! Add some bit crushing…

[@VincentPresley]

@@NunyaB1s Yeah, I have both the Drum Brutes. Love the Impact and used it on a couple albums. I found the OG sound really dull but it's different enough to keep and they sell used for only $200 so it's not even worth selling. I now like it for what it is. It doesn't punch but for only $200 it's pretty great.

[@MarkTitov]

Listening to it, made me think of my Electribe ESX-1. Sure, you get more control over the sound parameters, but the groove and FX quality is same old.

[@donnoone9665]

I wish Korg revived the Electribe series with something that competed with the MC-707. Example, buy Jim Audio's GR-16 design and implement that as hardware, with the display from the Polyend Play and slap a small kaoss pad on it.

[@jm6734]

Spot on man! The MC-707 COULD have been such a beautiful machine with decent memory and a larger screen. But of course Roland they f'up. Fingers crossed for a new Electribe Sampler belonging in 2022. Looking at this my hopes aren’t exactly high.

[@mimikova390]

new electribes at sweetwater.

[@mattkaz9604]

This is the best sounding demo yet. I was thinking these things sounded boxy and farty and not quite right, but these beats are nice.

[@Mclennnan]

32mb how tight can you get.

[@donit.]

that looks like something AudioPilz would photoshop at the end of a bad gear episode as a joke

[@mjhobo5520]

Korg should save Everyone some time and ship him one now

[@AudioPilz]

Well, I did;)

[@kristopherdetar4346]

loopop is the king of electronic gear overviews on YT !! Great job once again. Thank you. 👍

[@rodolfomora8488]

Ait guys WELCOME TO BAD GEAR

[@AM-ui9mc]

What I’m always asking for in a synth is: What is the ONE thing the machine does really well, or better than the others? Be it sound quality, build, workflow, interface, flexibility, price or whatever. This one doesn’t seem to do anything really well.

[@jm6734]

You’re absolutely right. These days with such high quality software for a fraction of the price, hardware needs to bring something special. So where does this fit in I wonder

[@straighttalk2069]

@@jm6734 Software depends on a lot of external factors that people often omit (that increases the cost) like you need a decent computer and audio and midi interface. Software can be effected by things like computer viruses, operating system updates. Software can become useless, if not updated (or as has happened to me twice) software companies can be bought out by other companies, who then stop development on your already purchased app, thus ending it's life. Drumlogue is a better than average hybrid drum-machine, that isn't trying to be anything else. DSI Tempest was four times the price and not half as good in my opinion.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

@@straighttalk2069 you dont need a midi interface to use a soft synth. Just a midi keyboard is fine.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It is better than the Rythm Wolf...that is it's perk 😅

[@Zyvenhaal]

Respect for the quality and length of your videos. Very deep, accurate explanations!

[@petert7807]

So where is the 'Logue' tech? And where is the volca 'Drum' tech? Honestly just wanted a full sized volca drum with a multi-timber minilogue xd engine... feels more like almost full sized volca sample meets volca beats. Idk about this one.

[@_EightySix]

where's the "Logue tech"? Probably in the analogue filters.

[@petert7807]

@@_EightySix the individual svf filters on each voice! 😍 or that compressor and low pass on the master, from the prologue!

[@artmistake9170]

Great Tutorial!! Thanks!!! >>>> I couldn't find a single video on KZbin showing how to use the DL with a DAW, which is a shame. Would love to see that. Unfortunately none of the MIDI ROUTING channels seem to record the full pattern from the DL to a DAW, which is extremely disappointing. Also the memory of the DL is extremely small, so importing our own samples is almost a joke. There is also no option to export and save your patterns out of the Drumlogue, like for ex. the Drumbrute has. With such small memory, the user is forced to erase partners constantly to free space, not allowing the user to store their previous works or be able to recall them after. This option should exist to compensate for the lack of memory.

[@rorz999]

I might buy a second hand one in a year or two. I'm not paying $600 for a new one though

[@smoothoscillator1]

I have a feeling this is gonna end up on sale like the opsix

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@smoothoscillator1 HOLY FKFKFK I JUST FOUND OUT BECAUSE OF THIS COMMENT THE OPSIX WAS ON SALE FOR $330 LAST MONTH AND I FREAKING MISSED OUT, IM HELLA MAD RIGHT NOW, HELLA MAD.

[@tomfenn7149]

As soon as I heard 'Sinevibes', my heart skipped a beat. Wow!

[@DrLaemmerbein]

Love the "Tape Fiction" preset at 50:52 :D It's a reference to the second track on "Psyience Fiction" from UNKLE. If you don't know that album, listen to it now!

[@vjspectron]

"Put aside the everyday world and come with us into the realm of imagination; the middle-ground between light and shadow." Good catch!

[@vprice509]

I tried listening to the record you recommended. The lyrics were so bad I just couldn’t do it.

[@DJ_TideWave]

Great review and this looks awesome, but 32 MB storage space in 2022? I don’t get it. Why is this always the case with new equipment? We are not in the early 90s anymore. Why do they limit the max storage? Can you insert a USB pen via USB to hold more samples?

[@nsns7993]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@MalusMons]

I don’t know either but I think it has to do with allocating DSP to the digital effects engines esp reverb. I mean digitakt only has 64, but limited effects. The moc one has 2gb of memory but you run out pretty fast with all the effects available.

[@ruffiankick]

Makes you have to import samples sped-up/pitched just to save space and then pitching it back down after you have the samples in the unit. That's how it was with the Old Volca Sample. Very Old school Indeed lol

[@fortheloveofnoise]

They want you to use lofi samples.

[@orchidsvoid]

Jeez Korg made it again 😊 Thank you for such a detailed review!

[@farmerfreakeasy9577]

Bought 1 based on this review. I've also emailed Korg straight away and asked them for an "auto solo off" mode in a future OS update. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the great videos Loopop.

[@noahqb2112]

I don’t understand how people can be releasing things like this without multitrack output over usb. It really limits it to people with lots of IO for their daw or people who are dawless.

[@oblitafier]

Roland have really nailed this. Their Boutique series, and the recent Fathom 0's in particular. They have 32 out, 4 in USB audio at 24bit 96khz. Korg need to address this. It's the one thing stopping me from buying a Modwave immediately, with separate stereo USB outs for each layer.

[@Ullish1989]

Oh wow really? I saw this comment and basically stopped caring because of that Can you recommend any at the same price that do have multi track over usb?

[@thomasmoran1211]

@@Ullish1989 Ableton Drum Rack

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

dAwLeSs

[@geluix69]

Its a nice effort from Korg , but falls short to my TR8S. Excellent review has usual.

[@sebastianshuster5229]

I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted a pro version of the all too often slept-on Volca Drum. The simplicity of the two layers and their controls + there is nothing else out there that sounds like it. I don’t think Korg would have been cannibalizing the sales of their 150$ entry level drum machine, but they probably would have had a bunch of people upgrade. I guess maybe the lower sales volume of the Volca Drum + what is popular and being bought from their competition informed their choices. Oh well, maybe Elektron can make it, or someone can create a kickstarter campaign.

[@jsogman]

Volca Drum is basically my favorite drum machine ever, there are definitely flaws but it is insane how great they designed it in general not to mention to how cheap it is!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@jsogman Volca Drum, RD-8, & RD-9 are all I need.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I think we will still get a pro version of it someday.

[@sebastianshuster5229]

@@fortheloveofnoise hoping so!

[@Pod-e4m]

Why have they not included an SD card slot?

[@MusicWizard85]

Meh...for a little more you can get an MPC One or MC-707 which both do drums great and so much more.

[@RandomNoiseMusic]

Was really waiting like everyone else for this to eventually come out, so was very excited to see it in my feed. But the more i learn about it (thanks for the excellent review btw!) the more i feel disappointed. At the same time im kind of glad i decided to get my hands on Roland’s Tr8s, specially after the most recent firmware update with those extra delicious FM drum engines.

[@ErraticFaith]

KORG are a much smaller IP and company. We don't see them as competition at Roland, the target market is quite different. Good to hear that you're having fun with TR-8S!

[@petert7807]

I personally hate sound design on the tr8s using just one encoder! So with the 4 on the Drumlogue, I have a feeling it might be a techno monster. While I'm not crazy excited by it's feature list, it seems like a good balance between sound design and live preformance. Tanzbar 2 design with a korg workflow should be a win!?!

[@dxtrs_mnpltr]

I do quite like it and it seems very interesting to me. I have other drum machines so I don’t expect it to do everything but just to be unique, which it definitely is.

[@aaronfox2888]

My thoughts exactly. Tr8s is the superior machine imo as well.

[@clydiscope]

I have the TR-8S and I’ve been waiting for this and will buy it. They’re different machines. Roland’s FM is nice but limiting all things considered and rightfully so. The sequencer sounds is amazing, and I’m glad I got the SQ-64 because it makes a lot sense coming from that.

[@nntblst]

Lovely machine!!! Really like the option to change sounds per step!!!

[@Scyber_Official]

Korg has always been by favorite music production line. I hope they'll release an updated version of the Kaoss Pad that competes with the Digitakt, MPC-One & SP-404 MKII.

[@RobotSnake]

Modern MpCs have an amazing touch screen fx pad.

[@ready2fly44]

A new kp4 would be legendary

[@TiMy347]

Yeah, with balanced outputs instead of RCA !

[@deirellbyrd6770]

KP4 with the Logue effects and oscillators would be great!

[@ready2fly44]

Or even if they would have built this with a kp inside of it

[@finctank]

I’m going to show my Model:Cycles more love. I didn’t realise how good I have it

[@RikMaxSpeed]

That point where you discovered you didn’t have enough hands to hold shift, turn the knob, and play the SP2 drum pad 🤣🤣🤣

[@jdjk7]

This isn't a bad entry into the market for its price. I definitely would have gotten this over the Drumbrute that I have had for a long time, though I'm not sure whether I would choose this over the Syntakt. However, I just spent the money on Rytm Mk2, so I think I'll be good on drum machines for a while.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

same here

[@SomeOne-pd6vm]

Man, honestly I'd just consider a used ESX-1 at this point. I don't think Korg has made a better drum machine, if you're okay with it being ugly.

[@a_w_young]

Shared tuning knobs may be one of several deal breakers for me, I need to be able to change both at once in different directions sometimes. For the same reason I differ about changing the kick tune, but am in agreement that being able to reassign would be nice for people. Seems like a nice machine for the cost and wouldn't mind taking one for a spin but being on a budget might mean opting for something else

[@mikemeengs5720]

I was excited to watch this excellent video, but I was left a bit bit unimpressed by this machine. I'm not sure why. But that's okay...between my TR-6S, Volca Drum, and Drumbrute, I think I'm good.

[@MrOuija-rr8kq]

I just hope Korg doesn’t stop updating it quickly like they did the latest Electribes

[@Farold_Haltermeyer]

Huge thanks as usual for the in depth guidance and balanced personal takes. Still hunting for the most minimal-menu-diving-but-warm-sounding-beats machine :)

[@movraptor]

It's looks very sleek but from what I saw in this video it's pretty basic as far as drum machines go? hopefully they beef it up before launch. Great review as always.

[@noisetv1863]

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated... oh wait, wrong show.

[@Andronicus2007]

6:53 Wow, Loopop is a time traveller. Proof is that the "date modified" for his files is 31 December, 1979! I hope the 80s are good to ya!

[@martinloopchick]

Nice! may worth to mentioned: MFB Tanzmaus is (was) also able to playback Samples (2 of them).

[@daleadelic]

tanzmaus sounded better too! much better!

[@straighttalk2069]

This is a great drum-machine with some really good features, like motion record, the amazing sequencer and the third party programmable engine. Korg have delivered all this for a quarter of the price that the DSI Tempest was sold for and once again this was an excellent hour long review from Doctor Loopop.

[@daleadelic]

it is only a fraction of what the tempest is my friend. the sound just doesnt compare to a well programmed tempest. totally different thing! similar display totally different sound. i think it would be hard to beat the tempest.. the tempest isnt even a drum machine its just a super powerful synth with pads and a more advanced sequencer instead of keys :)

[@DF-eg8vl]

You seems like those annoying kids in school complimenting everybody just to be accepted.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@daleadelic Exactly.... Tempest is gonna be hella expensive one day on the used market....and I can't even afford one now.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

I think this man is very smart. I was watching this and now I wanna one. Korg never made a good drum machine but this could be good.

[@NEOREV_MUSIC]

An SD card slot for more samples would've been nice.

[@josephwright5921]

Yes, I totally agree. It would have blown this thing open with options for sets and samples

[@Pheonix0114]

I really really hoped the drumlogue would be more like the Volca Kick and Drum in one device (laid out better) with the logue SDK or a new ER1. What's here is just so much less interesting to me, personally, than pretty much every other drum machine out there, esp the syntakt. Great review though.

[@atranimecs]

the features are great, but the sound just falls a little flat. that snare especially doesnt hit as hard as it could. This would be an awesome piece of gear for secondary percussion work but as a main drum machine I can't see it.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

all analog snares sound bad

[@thelateraledge]

I don't know, it feels a bit lackluster at the moment but we'll have to see what comes out in the future for the user engine. Like Korg have already done their homework with the Volca series so they know what features appeal to users. It would have been nice to see the MS-20 filter, Waveguide resonator or even the vacuum tube from the Nubass built in. Also would have been nice to have some kind of dedicated control element, that multiple parameters could be mapped to, for dj style build ups. Like the ribbon control from the emx/esx grooveboxes, having something like this that you could map multiple controls to would have been a nice addition to functionality. In this day and age nobody wants to use up a seperate pattern to create a fill pattern, it's just messy. Other grooveboxes have better ways of doing this, where the alternative pattern is contained in the original pattern.

[@Podus81]

Nah, i think this is a musicians dream.

[@sanakassara]

It's an Minilogue XD which ate an Electribe Sampler for breakfast. The price is a bit outrageous, as a user of both previously mentioned devices can't quite explain it.

[@digitaldiezel5870]

10 posts about the same piece of gear, hours after an official release. I feel like the old KZbin is back!! I need 3 more pieces of random gear to drop over the weekend! *Let’s make KZbin great again!!* 🏆💪🏾

[@nanob0zo]

It's Elektron-ique! :D

[@huntergalloway3944]

The mighty Opsix died for this?

[@sugurukase1046]

Well it looks like a frankenstein of Roland and Elektron drum machines (with the four knob screen thing). Apart from the multi engine I find its feature set quite similar to Syntakt (minus the MIDI track). The analog part just doesn't do it for me, the Volca Kick and Volca Drums sound much more interesting. Overall I feel like this thing doesn't stand a chance against Syntakt.

[@alexwestconsulting]

there's nothing roland about this. elektron, yes, roland no. I was hoping this would be a volca drum on steroids, but sadly no. it's more like syntakt's little brother, doesn't sound as good. even the little volca kick has a unique sound, esoteric as it is. this one just sounds lackluster.

[@MrJackal43]

Sounds like you don’t know anything about music production….

[@sugurukase1046]

@@MrJackal43 wow what an informative comment you sure sound like someone who produces a lot of music🤣

[@vaspers]

Interesting development, but I'm not thrilled with the Logue line at all. Very happy with my Arturia DrumBrute and Erica Synths / Sonic Potions LXR-02 drum synth. GREAT VIDEO, as usual, Loopop. This Drumlogue will please many customers and is a cool move by Korg. I may buy one after all.

[@cto3262]

I'm still waiting for a cool percussion synth like the dfam, instead of another sample sequencer.

[@myNamezMe]

It seems a phase inversion of the audio is needed to make it sound more punchy.

[@daibando9893]

A new Loopop review vid - I'm all eyes and ears. Good stuff, as usual.

[@TREEN1104]

OMG its finally coming?! i waited for forever

[@Hemigoblin]

19:00 Woo, Boards of Canada on a drum synth!!

[@DuckAlertBeats]

I would be *really* interested to know how they landed on 32mb storage in 2022... Even a gig would be negligible these days, cost wise

[@haddongaming9946]

was waiting for Loopop to start rapping!!!

[@teshbrady]

Dude finally!!! Looks sweet

[@nsns7993]

Beautiful machine! But there is one thing I really don't understand, why does this modern piece of equipment only comes with 32mb. Those are rookie numbers!

[@MadcapJake]

It could be due to the latency needed or chip sourcing issues

[@leonprofes8544]

This is a drum machine, not a sampler. Maybe in your simple mind, this is "rookie" because you are used to tens of gigabytes of silly sounds and samples which you won't use ever. For a drum machine (it literally says that on the box) 32MB for custom samples is more than enough. If you use 2 neurons in your brain and realize that individual drum samples are short and take around approx. 100kb which is 0.0977MB. Meaning you can import around 300-400 individual drum samples depending on their size. With onboard sounds and 1% of creativity, it would take your whole life to explore all the sounds you could make from it and you still wouldn't be able to try all combinations. Rookie.

[@OsyrisGlitch]

@@leonprofes8544 wow what a wildly dickheaded response to an innocuous question. Great job!

[@0scl8r]

@@leonprofes8544 Literally one stereo sample took up 20mb. Im sorry, but 32mb is unacceptable when kids toys have more memory. Some old SD card lost between my couch cushions had more memory 32mb. There is no excuse for this lol

[@Psi34ax]

@@leonprofes8544 chill out man. the "rookie" line is a wolf of wall street reference, no need to unload all that veiled venom...

[@DF-eg8vl]

Why the tiny LCDs?

[@baward]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pro drum machine with the word ‘High Hats’ printed on it.

[@NOLNV1]

Those fancy editable parameters for the analogue drums are super cool! Multi engine is gonna be great to have also

[@brandonlesko3126]

I think I'll stick with my TR-8S.

[@veerchasm1]

After all the tuning issues and non-working wheel issues I had with the Prologue I’m done with Korg

[@0.5wit35]

MY FIRST EVENING WITH THE KORG DRUMLOGUE So I just unboxed mine. First impressions are that this thing is a step up from my old hardware... which consists of an E-Mu, a MicroKorg, and old Electribe ES-1s!! Out of the box, this thing sounds SICK!! I found noodling in the sequencer fairly intuitive... but I haven't explored all there is to explore with the sequencer. I mean, it's only been a few hours. As great as it sounds, it's not all peaches and cream. I am really confused about the midi... and it has become vexing. ATTEMPTING TO HOOK THE AKAI MPK MINI TO THE DRUMLOGUE I wanted to use the Akai MPK Mini to play the VPM/Noise/User synth but it does nothing. To clarify, it does receive power from the Drumlogue via the USB device port... the Akai MPK lights up... but doesn't seem to interact with the Drumlogue in any meaningful way. I have tried moving through all of the available channel listings, to no avail. ATTEMPTING TO HOOK THE ARTURIA KEYSTEP TO THE DRUMLOGUE I also tried using the Arturia Keystep with it via MIDI, but all I can get it to do is play the associated drum parts on the keyboard. Key 15 is the vpm/noise/user synth... but I can't play that chromatically throughout the Arturia Keystep's keyboard. Is there a way to see which sounds are assigned to which channels? Is there a way to make all the keys of the Keystep be chromatically assigned to the VPM/Noise/User synth? The internal sounds are fantastic and I live the analogue drum modeling! The sequencer is great and there is a lot of potential with creating all kinds of fascinating IDM and acid breaks/loops!! But I have hit a brick wall with hooking this thing up to a USB controller or a MIDI controller. Any help would be most appreciated!! ATTEMPTING TO HOOK DRUMLOGUE UP TO COMPUTER Another issue I am experiencing is that when I hook the USB host port to my computer, nothing happens. I don't think I can hook the USB device port to my computer. 🤔 In all the tutorials out there, the reviewers seem to breeze over the process for hooking the Drumlogue up to another USB or MIDI device. Unless when hooking the Drumlogue to a USB controller like the Akai MPK mini, it really is as easy as 'plug-&-play'... in which case, I'm starting to wonder if my Drumlogue has an issue with its USB ports, right out of the box?!? I welcome any insight that anyone here can provide. Thanks!

[@florinchelniciuc831]

You need a cable with usb tip A to hook up to drumloque. The usb C is for connect to computer...🙏🏻

[@theofuqua2599]

I’m a Korg guy, and proud. lol. Looks like I’m adding to the family.

[@kezstone1]

Thank you for the review. It looks like an up date of the Electribe ER1 if you ask me and they were great fun and very creative. I really wish Nord would do something in the drum machine format.

[@Farold_Haltermeyer]

Haha...scrolling comments whilst watching and you wrote my exact thoughts! Pondering if it’s as fun and tactile as the ER1! And I think Nord might have read your comment ;)

[@nathankirklambo1986]

It's interesting to see how manufacturers chase each other around. For a while, the rage was pure analog, then digital, and now we are in this hybrid time when everything coming out has analog and digital engines combined. I really like that a lot! Still, I would like to see more innovation/ individuality on the market. Just because one product was a hit doesn't mean we need 5 different devices that attempt a similar outcome. The competition is nice to see though, and competition does breed some benefits for us on the consumer level. There needs to be a whole new engine that will stand out from digital and analog. Something entirely new. We need it, or else we will have instruments forever coming out that are more or less very similar to something else from the past. I hope it happens in hardware form, because the workflow of software is less exciting overall. The korg drumlogue falls squarely into place with the latest hybrid drum machines. I still want one to explore and then sell, but doesn't look like anything that can help me find new musical territory.

[@kp8923]

This looks alright. Not a ton of personality. Could be a good alternative to the Analog Rytm for people who can't afford one.

[@VJFranzK]

I still want an Electribe 3 Pro! Built with the stats of an Elektron flagship machine

[@Drinkyoghurt]

Before I get anything I always check the loopop review

[@ekoboydj]

I'll continue drooling the syntakt

[@oldnikix]

No manufacturer has topped the Dave Smith Instruments w/ Roger Linn Design TEMPEST, to date. It's like the Van Halen I of Drum Machines 😌💗

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

right but also like 3x the price

[@DjangoZa]

Thank you Loopop! You do such superb feature walkthroughs. Edit: heard some other demos and I think it's the drive on the kick that I don't like. The clean kick sounds pretty good to me.

[@ageshero]

I really just want a Volca sample but bigger and a few upgrades.

[@muppetpaster]

Love the "old school" Korg look...