Minilogue xd IN-DEPTH look at DIGITAL OSCILLATOR & SEQUENCER

[@BoBeats]

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[@jelledevries1201]

Thanx for that right question at 20:46 about the limitation of only about 16 step for a 2020's secuencer. Mc groovebox contained already in 93 a 64 step sequencer which should be a minimum/standard amount for the Minilogue these days in my humble opinion!

[@incaroads001]

Bo, A beatnik, a hippie, and a member of Kraftwerk walk into a bar... Tell me if you've heard this one before... The punchline is "filter knob". ;)

[@Doctormix]

Yeah baby!

[@NikoNoxious]

doctor was in

[@amberdean1263]

I'm amazed at how great this thing sounds for the price. I also really love the black with blue lights.

[@artblack01]

I am shaking with excitement, once I get this I already have so many sound and song ideas just hearing the demos and explanations for this synth.

[@georgeray3492]

Robin, Bo and Luke together for the first time! Luke is one of the best factory demo reps for any brand. Thanks for spending time on the digital engine and sequencer. Well done!

[@phillystax]

My wallet does not like this but my ears are LOVING IT!!! Thank you for showing us more of this amazing synth!

[@MoltenMusicTech]

What a handsome panel

[@DivKid]

some serious left hand bias in the beauty department you were thinking of right?

[@kmontzka]

Thanks for this collaboration! It was great fun watching giggle through it :)

[@mmhcreates]

17:39 The patch and 18:07 Beautiful Sound with wonderful chords. 30:43 recording 'motion'.

[@filipzo]

At 21:35 my mouse urged to move and hit the like button! 32 steps would be awesome... Great video guys! Have a nice day everyone

[@adey7569]

Needs 64 step sequencer and to be able to transpose sequences live on the keys...apart from that its great.

[@tonalaxis]

Luke seems to be the unsung KZbin hero.... Doesn’t need his own channel at all. 😬

[@ArcAudios77]

22:31 - Well put Bo - ''In 2019 how hard would it have been to have manufactured & included one additional button that cycled through 16, 32, 48 & 64 Step options with a LED?'' I like the sound of the XD but consider this should have been a feature.

[@lucianonotarfrancesco4443]

Totally. Also how hard would have been to include the microtuning code in the Prololgue firmware? The Prologue doesn't support simultaneous reverb+delay, although it would be perfectly possible to do since it has the same processor as the Minilogue XD

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

I agree. I wish there were more steps. I don't think there are any step options beyond 16. You are stuck at 16 steps in total or less. You have to change the step length instead or slow down the tempo to trick more steps.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

well done guys...keepin' it real. I share your sentiment Bo, about the sequencer length, and I also acknowledge the practical application of having a more manageable "loop" which brings me to the question: When is a series of notes/sounds, a sequence/pattern/loop/song/part? This is a gr8 sounding synth and the combo of 2 analogue and the digital oscillator + effects makes it really tempting...added to my list

[@CerculIntreg]

Why still no triplet resolution? It is really quite crucial for some rhythms...

[@ridgerider7402]

Three blokes turning knobs, pure magic 😊 This is an awesome synth, esp with the digital side 👍👍

[@robertsyrett1992]

Sorry Bo, Robin has the best shirt.

[@AndyVonal]

Robin always has the best shirts!

[@MoltenMusicTech]

I thank you 😊

[@rodrigovilleda764]

I'm looking the Robin's face trying to explain to the wife why he cames back with a new toy ..>D

[@chrisliddiard725]

Speaking of its 16 note sequencer, what about Korg coming out with a universal hardware sequencer. This would effectively be a hardware midi recorder / looper, with either banks of lit buttons or a screen to manage your sequence with some way to save your sequences to export to a daw. It would of course be compatible with the korg range.

[@daikuone]

I can't help but think how much better this synth would be if you had patch points for all of those controls like shaping, wave type to it could be controlled externally. Sounds great, though.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Great demonstration of the XD'. I think the XD will be a great companion to the Prologue users. Every time I see a demo of the multi engine oscillator I lose the whole weekend making patches on the Prologue with the custom multi engine oscillators I already have.

[@OttosTheName]

If they would just add a five-way switch so we can program 4 16-step sequences individually and then let us switch to the 'now play everything in a row' mode. Problem solved right? But I'm no synth builder, maybe that's easier said then done.

[@tomski2671]

I'm thinking they could implement page shifting with the joystick plus a page number display on the screen.

[@lucianonotarfrancesco4443]

Bo, it would be nice if you made a video explaining exactly what the different algorithms in each VPM type are (what's the carrier wave and the modulator wave, etc), as well as the parameters (shape, shift-shape and the other 6 parameters in the menu). The manual has some information about this but it's very brief, it would be great to listen to some examples too.

[@BoBeats]

this could be a great tutorial tbh! I might do this for sure

[@rockhead11]

Been considering the Behringer Model D, or Neutron or Roland SE-02 to supplement my existing synth lineup. But I think this blows all of the boutiques and modulars away (including the Moog clone- sorry, it just does). And truthfully, having keys to play on the machine itself takes it over the top. Higher price point I know, but I’ll wait and save for this gem. All because IT SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!

[@aaronellson9849]

You should still get the Neutron ;) But also this of course lol

[@Val_Cla]

I already wanted one before this vid, but now even more 😂. I have to start saving right now !

[@mattheww9656]

So did you get it?

[@BoomJitsu]

Yeah I’m curious did you wind up getting one?

[@Val_Cla]

@@BoomJitsu In the end i went up for a Moog mother 32 as my analog synth :)

[@BoomJitsu]

@@Val_Cla Ive been eyeing the Moog too. Very nice!

[@robertj1303]

Thank you now I understand the sequencer and how to listen to each OSC. XD module new to me yesterday, love it. I connect it to my Arturia Keylab essential 88 as I had for Spitfire BBC SO Pro plug in. If you wanted to get a better sequencer what would you suggest MR BoBeats

[@xtldubz]

Waaaanntt!! Too bad I can’t sell back Serum😢

[@Tyrolax]

Thanks, fantastic vid and energy

[@illustriouschin]

Kyra just chilling in the corner like, "Oh this? It's just my 128 voices with 10 oscillators each and 8 part multi-timbrality. You?"

[@TheEchomaker]

lol what was with the closeup of Robin's hand at 22:40

[@m.g.kroger]

I hope Thomann will start shipping Minilogue XD soon. It's such a long time youtube videos show this synth that sooner or later a new product will replace the attention it has gained until now.

[@PauloCesar-mo7mx]

Holy cow... They're all together! It's like the synthesizer version of three tenors!?!

[@jean-pierrejoubert6140]

Very interesting video! I'm still watching, but thanks for answering my question about the joystick having a spring in it was answered, thanks Bo! I really would love it if they had both taken that out so it can be positioned freely and allowed us to program both the X *and* Y ... with that digital oscillator and the FX it would be a great homage to the D-50 (and a fun way to stick it to Roland a bit). Add some layering of control functions (maybe two or three slots per direction)? Being able to morph between oscillator shapes and, maybe, FX functions simultaneously? That would be amazing!

[@leptogenesis3558]

It is actually not very hard to remove the spring from a joystick usually, common mod-trick

[@headbangerministries]

I just ordered one, arrives tomorrow.

[@Chickenbath11]

I'm definitely getting one when they come out But could anyone tell me what kind of desktop speaker stands those are at 14:12 I NEED them

[@sharktroubles]

Go to Bobeats channel and find his "updating my studio" series vids. He names the company and shows us how well engineered they are while sets 'em up.

[@Chickenbath11]

sharktroubles thanks!!

[@sharktroubles]

@@Chickenbath11 10-4, thx.

[@schizoinstereo]

I'm already gonna buy one but if the sequencer had 64 steps and the ability to tie steps instead of only rest, I would already own one by now! Still an awesome synth, nonetheless!

[@filmbuffturk]

You can tie steps by reducing the gate time of any step to 0%

[@hottotty13]

29:42 grabs a handful of knobs killing the sound. “Now I’ve broke it” 😂

[@jelledevries1201]

24:00 changing the resolution doesn't help, does it?? It just changes the general structure of an already designed rhythm/pattern!

[@VictorSteiner]

18:07 You may touch it if I may also touch it ... beautiful moment guys.

[@TheFreeRadikal]

time for beer, a post beer demo would have been interesting

[@henryalfaro9125]

Ok !! Bo Please tell me that think on the wall of your left is a MicroFreak and you will make a video !!

[@BoBeats]

one up on the channel already ✌️

[@henryalfaro9125]

@@BoBeats jaja 😂 just saw it, is fantastic, are you planning to do one whit just the freak?

[@mortenrobinson5421]

22:32 totally with you Bo! And another thing about the XD Korg, if you're listening in. Why oh why would you go and remove the sustain and release from the filter envelope generator? It's such a tiny thing! It doesn't make the synth a whole lot more expensive to manufacture, to keep these 2 measely potentiometers! Why would you remove it? And the filter... now I may be getting into something that would add a bit to the price, if I suggest bandpass and highpass multimode filters, but why would you at least not keep the 4-pole 24 db/octave option? These are just tiny design choices, that really makes no sense! I'm still going to order a minilogue though, because it is still afterall one of the best bangs for the buck, an analog polysynth priced at just around 5-600 euroes. The only analog synth that is competitive with the minilogue in that price range is the behringer deepmind 6 voice. But seriously korg, I don't get it. Add another 50 euroes to the price and let us keep those features.

[@LjHundred]

aaay, it's friggin Molten!

[@thomas_masselis]

Merci !

[@HugoDaSilva7]

i think that a lot of people is divided between korg minilogue and deepmind 6....what do you think??

[@BoBeats]

Minilogue all the way

[@HugoDaSilva7]

@@BoBeats Ok thanks

[@jelledevries1201]

Thank you gor the right question at 20:46 about the limitation of this sequencer! Even the MC 303 from '97 can be 4 times longer which should be at least the standard for every sequencer these days! Just don't get why you'd like to limit this still "quite complex" synth to these few steps only. Imagine the amount of those different programmable variables if you could only quadruple the sequencer that just should skip automatically to the 2, 3, and 4/16 in that little visual monitor if chosen to or four..😉😁😃 what's the big deal??🙄😏

[@solaryzer]

Great demo , very enjoyable to watch :-)

[@RetroPlus]

What a sexy synthesizer.

[@VictorSteiner]

It‘s unfortunate that the noise sounds at 6:40 completely cut away what you are saying.

[@GarthVader666]

BoBeats, what is that white knobby looking piece of gear leaning up against the wall? Looks to be in front of you, to your left, in the video.

[@GarthVader666]

Also, thanks for the in-depth look! I just picked up a Minilogue XD module. Loving it!

[@IGD-974]

Speaking of the joystick, I was pretty pissed when mine broke off within the first month. Not even abusing it, just popped off.. I think because the stick itself is plastic while the cap is metal so the threads just don't hold up.

[@gao4444]

Are the hidden user oscilator parameters assignable to the joystick? (As if it’s not hands-on enough 😙) Thank you for another great video Bo!

[@MKNull]

MOST AMBITIOUS CROSSOVER OF THE CENTURY

[@Qisslolol]

What are the chords from 18:10 - 18:29 ?

[@nollidnagrom7976]

I'm so glad bo called him out on the 16 step senqencer!!!!!

[@cardsigner]

Oh, I know this room! Is True Cuckoo there?

[@indyslide8641]

Hi Bo! So is XD available for purchase? I read somewhere it will be out in winter this year.

[@BoBeats]

No it should be out soon april/may

[@indyslide8641]

damn, a lot time to wait. anyway thank you, love your channel & stuff :)

[@SteveMayzak]

Was that a Kyra in the room?

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Those joints are all over the place, they’re “prototypes”. Sound decent...

[@linlu2480]

Hi, sorry if you already said it, but it is not clear for me if you can change the mode (via the voice knob) of the arpeggiator per step? Thanks for the video!

[@BoBeats]

Yes! You can sequence changes to the arpeggiator per step :-)

[@linlu2480]

Nice, thanks for the answer! So I saw that you change the rat, step length and so on, but I didn´t know if one can change the order of the notes (rise, up/down and so on...)

[@miscellaneous1276]

Can you make miniologue vs monologue?

[@OttosTheName]

Used to be that the Mono had a better sequencer with motion sequencing, less low end loss when cranking resonance, higher lfo rate, one shot lfo and a sweet drive. Now the new Mini XD got some of those features too. Sadly Drive doesn't have a knob, but a 0, 50 and 100% switch. And I don't know if the new Mini XD filter is identical to the Mono filter or somewhere in between. And of course that new digital oscilator that's only in the Mini. It's becoming a much harder comparison. I do know I didn't care very much about the original Mini, I did really want the Mono. But I do want this new Mini XD pretty badly.

[@vinylselektaz6475]

Is the sequencer multitrack ? Can all four voices be played at once ?

[@shabbee]

Brilliant!

[@sndrcve]

Sounds great

[@janisalo9011]

Arrrrr, I'm still waiting for my Minilogue XD to arrive! 3 weeks and counting. Speed it up Korg!

[@mekullag]

Hey, I‘m guessing it has arrived by now? How do you like it?

[@janisalo9011]

@@mekullag Yeah, I am liking the sound, though probably only scratched the surface, I need to play more. I am not big fan of the slim keyboard personally.

[@mekullag]

@@janisalo9011 thanks! Just saw there´s a module version, too, I might have a closer look at that then

[@crimsun7186]

Is it just me or I always think that Robin is always wearing the exact same shirt?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

CrimSun cheek! I pulled out 4 shirts for this event which you’ll see in videos coming soon. Until I land a shirt sponsorship deal then we’ll just have to make do 😀

[@daveyhaul8661]

Dear mr. bobeats, I know you really love the Minilogue and you've helped me appreciate mine more than I did before. However are you getting paid by Korg to advertise?If you are that's cool but I just want to know if your appreciation of the Korg is authentic or manufactured...or maybe a bit of both. Im sure someone else has asked this question. Im also making a request about your coffee making choices. Could you use a Turkish press next time? They're classier! Thanks and thanks for the videos

[@kaspermord1519]

The closest thing to a synthesizer I own is a keyboard (which isn't a synthesizer at all, only a PSR-E413), and my heart longs for one of these XD's... it seems to be the perfect piece of kit for someone with limited space and financial capabilities. This video absolutely convinced me about its range of functions and ways to create music. Is there anybody who enjoys giving gifts to a fellow young syngh lover?

[@AndyVonal]

Robin, Bo and Luke! Fantastic!

[@FunkTree]

What's Robin role here ?

[@BoBeats]

To be the good looking side kick (i literally just asked him minutes before the shoot started to join in)

[@bernii4515]

where did you get that idea for your hair..style.. robin? greetings from franfurt.

[@MoltenMusicTech]

BeRNii it’s less of an idea and more of a happening

[@bernii4515]

@@MoltenMusicTech you´re right... that was exactly what it felt like. see you. greetings..again

[@TheTyrynir]

No sustain or release? How does the work?

[@gao4444]

Sure there is! 2 ADSR envelopes if Im correct

[@dandykaufman2]

kinda sounds like when you play the digitone through an analogue filter.

[@DJRickDawson]

so one year on... is it still good?

[@BoBeats]

heck yeah

[@DJRickDawson]

@@BoBeats Just purchased one today! arrives next week.

[@illustriouschin]

Who are the people you are with?

[@StarshipCaptainNemo]

I had to smirk about this one... Content is awesome, quality as well, but... please turn off noise reduction when you record voice and noise or use different lanes. Haha. Otherwise great video. It completely convinced me I made the right choice to order the XD. Thanks.

[@BoBeats]

Thank you! This was not recorded by me but by the team at TSR :-)

[@justinkinter8651]

Ooooooh, I know where that intro beat is from, P.O.-32!

[@lukeerdmann7002]

Bob eats

[@johnrichardson3297]

Thank you Molten Music and BoBeats!

[@atozee1500]

It would seriously be easier if you could just draw the user osc shape in the editor whilst auditioning it , or import a shape instead of relying on programming skills.

[@navboi12]

One synth, three knobs.

[@albertocastillo7686]

Luke from KORG looks very uncomfortable. hahaha Hes the best.

[@Roboprogs]

Turbo plugin is very “DX-y”, which is a nice add on.

[@jelledevries1201]

22:00 should't writing a song actual be the main purpose of working with such apparatus😏😁😆🙄

[@MediaMusik777]

to me my minilogue sounds like juno 60

[@maxmatson1578]

Thank you!🙏 for mentioning the 32 steps issue!🎹 I have a monologue and I wish it had 32 steps!!¡!

[@MrJakrab]

Molten is jokes asf

[@tomski2671]

I'm willing to pay $100 to anyone who makes a realistic digital emulation of the 3340 oscillators.

[@_rootsman]

Listening to this guy tell us that Korg included a only 16 steps on the sequencer because we are apparently all just too dumb to be able to use anymore than that has made me a lot more angry than it should…

[@filtermat]

Fuck 32/64, ok 16 steps sequencer

[@_User333]

I havent seen any negative comments about the Minilogue XD. Not one. But go to any Prologue review video and there are thumbs down everywhere, awful sounding, no aftertouch. I hate you and I love you thats just an internet thing, right?

[@biggrime]

In my opinion. The price is the reason why. People hate it for.the price. Im not saying the prologue is perfect but, people hate the price

[@_User333]

@@biggrime Understood

[@DaraM73]

User3333 the prologue keyboard is a joy, because it doesn’t have the sponge after touch strip at the bottom of its travel.

[@bach1640]

lol at the explanation about how going past "16-steps" over-complicates things.. then, proceeds to incessantly play the most annoying repetitive 1-bar pattern I've ever ever heard

[@BeridotSegas]

please can you work on the little gimpy open mouth thumbnails :=0. kthnx bye xx