My Favorite Minilogue XD Sounds

[@RedMeansRecording]

last sound sequence is great

[@kmontzka]

Great showcase of this synth! And a bonus is watching your chair dances to the sequences ;) I've always been a fan of the minilogue, so the sounds that jump out at me feature the driven filter (dirty bass, last couple bell-type patches) and the clean FX (delay, mods like chorus/phaser). Saving my precious dollars for this one, for sure! In the mean time, please keep these minilogue xd videos coming!

[@lifelies]

Amazing stuff mate, thx a lot - honestly I was still on 1st patch added “Sumbarine reverb” and nothing else but massive drone sound on -2 octave. Your sounds will push me to go further, finally :)

[@MrShakuman]

I bought your preset pack just now, my mini XD will arrive on Monday...Lovely weekend.

[@josephlepkowski2383]

Nice patches. I feel my XD is a completely differnet synth then my orginal minilouge. Got be that 3rd osc and FX . Much more power.

[@magicfreek101]

Seriously its a different beast!

[@HotStrange]

It is a completely different synth lol

[@javiceres]

They have different filters AFAIK

[@digitaldiezel5870]

This is a great synth!!! One of the best low priced tag synths out there.

[@HotStrange]

One of the best in general, IMO.

[@trevor4835]

Frick you rocked this synth man, beautiful patches

[@trevor4835]

That sequence at 6:06 compelled me to sub

[@LesSondiers]

Nice work on sounds and sequences. Thanks.

[@MattGreerMusic]

Definitely sounds like it has more depth than its older brother.

[@MakingMadBeats]

Nice variety of sounds, Bo! I did not feel the original Minilogue but the xD Looks and of course sounds very promising.

[@rollout4450]

3:19 damn... I hear the sounds and beat Mick Gordon for doom, I definitely like it

[@gordonbennett7931]

Some of these patches and sequences are great. I'm also hearing a Jexus influence and that is a very good thing indeed :)

[@BoBeats]

Thanks! I havn’t watched Jexus however. I ofx know of him, but never once watched his stuff. Weird huh! :-)

[@gordonbennett7931]

@@BoBeats Brothers from another mother. If you haven't listened to any of his patches then you owe it to yourself to do so :)

[@AM-ui9mc]

There is something about the monologue and minilogue sound. It just doesn’t cut through. I always want more from the filter, but just doesn’t deliver, it feels flat, muddy and compressed. As if something is muffling the sound. Those patches that don’t rely on the filter sounds a bit better and can be lush but no real punch, resonance or grit. More something I could achieve on my computer. I can hear the sound but not feel it physically

[@BoBeats]

I feel you

[@AM-ui9mc]

BoBeats so it’s not just my ears that are broken?

[@nabooka316]

@@AM-ui9mc I agree, the filter has a hollow cardboard like character, but I like everything about the XD except the sound, lol

[@BoBeats]

I think sound is very subjective. I can relate to your vidw of its sound. The filter is not super aggressive, the sound has a dinstinct tone to it. Now personally I enjoy it alot. But I am not going to tell you your assessment is wrong on this :-)

[@dirtycelinefrenchman]

Tough crowd

[@drkryovak3026]

6:09- 6:23 That sounds really cool.

[@christaylor839]

Great patches, sir. Really liked the "dusty bass" and the sequences! 🤘

[@user-JM1967]

Any external Stereo Reverb used?

[@BoBeats]

Nope

[@MR-jd1yo]

is it weird that i didn't like the first one but LOVE the sounds of this one?!?

[@MattGreerMusic]

Not to me. I sold my original ML very quickly. It just didn't gel with me but this sounds wholly better to my ears.

[@chrisstrobel3439]

M R It’s the effects man .. add a Echoplex, MXR Chorus, and TC Hall of fame to the original Minilogue (or even better the Strymon trio) and it can sound pretty bitchin if you know what your doing. But by the time you add in the cost of all those effects you may as well save some money and buy a Minilogue XD 😬 I have the original Minilogue and never use it .. I’m able to get fatter sounds on my iPad with synths like IK Syntronik, Moog Model D, Arturia iSEM, etc. layered in AUM with AUV3 effects like Eventide Black Hole, Pitch Factor, and Ultratap .. and I can play them on a full size 5 octave keyboard with aftertouch and parameter control. It just makes it so hard to justify shelling out the dough these days for hardware synths like the Minilogue XD ..... but I’m watching this video as I’m actually thinking of getting the XD (or even a Prologue) despite the fact I have 22 other hardware synths that barely get used anymore either. (guess I need to up the dosage on my medication 🙄 lol)

[@ryanpalma5947]

Chris Strobel dude can I have one of your 22 synths in the name of Jesus Christ :) I have 0 synths :(

[@CyberDocUSA]

You are having too much fun & I enjoy watching/listening. 😊 Happy 🐰 day.

[@ajcloribel9975]

how do you design a motion sequence with kick and snare?

[@feijoamo3194]

Just got them, feeling like i'll record all night ! DOPE

[@DrBuffaloBalls]

Currently saving up to afford this beauty... I'll have to sell my og Minilogue to afford it but I guess it will be worth it.

[@HotStrange]

It will definitely be worth it. I think you’ll be very happy with your choice. If not, you can sell this for more than enough to buy the OG Minilogue back ;)

[@jhdrummer4815]

I'm trying at every demo video to convince myself about the XD, but I don't really like the sound that I find harsh in almost all patches

[@HotStrange]

It really shines once you start programming your own sounds. It can get very mellow and smooth. Especially using the digital engine and bypassing the filter. It can go full FM.

[@trashkassett]

First patch reminded me of Prodigy's Weather Experience

[@null_state]

Good deal of sunshine to begin with, clouding over somewhat later on.

[@jamesgrant9940]

mine should be coming soon! so exited

[@fluoxethine]

if having Peak already, what will you get next to extend studio capabilities - Neutron, Minilogue XD, Wavestate ?

[@danselmix]

Hi Bo: Minilogue XD vs Microfreak in terms of sound? Both can make the same kind of hybrid patches, and both have their own strenghts over the other, but can you share your personal opinion? Or better yet, a video! cheers from Montevideo!

[@HotStrange]

Can’t speak for Bo, but the XD sounds 100x better imo. The MicroFreak is great for experimental patches and effects but this is much more musical and still has the ability to get into that weird territory as well.

[@BoBeats]

I think the XD is in a leauge of its own here. The micro is awesome and got some very cool oscillators and modulation capabilities. But xd just has a way more solid sound engine imo

[@HotStrange]

BoBeats Completely agree.

[@andytello6469]

please do a video making that electro sequences step by step pleaseee

[@SourDiesel69]

It’s the most affordable analog poly. I was thinking skulpt but I’m gonna spend a couple hundred more and get the xd module

[@dolomick]

Totally want a 64 step sequencer too. Biggest limitation right now for me.

[@elyad67]

Hopefully in their next upgraded Minilogue

[@andrewn735]

is 2:16 available as a full song?

[@chrisjoseph9230]

Your favorite sequence in this video is mine as well. Great Minds!

[@houmangf]

Nice video! Do you recommend to change my BS2 with this synth?

[@froguy88]

How do you make your own user oscillators? Is there a software?

[@NellSilva]

Very good for my collection

[@eduugr]

Hi! Thanks for your videos. I like very much how you play and the sequences you always do. Maybe you can do a video turorial on sequences with the XD? I'd like to learn how you do that layering and how you mix different sounds with the mini XD. Thanks and have a good day!!

[@BoBeats]

hey buddy! I already have a sequencer tutorial :-)

[@eduugr]

@@BoBeats haha you are the best. I'll go check it.

[@BoBeats]

hope its to your liking!!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Very nice patches!!

[@BFBeast666]

I'm eyeing this or the Deepmind 12 as my next synth purchase. How much menu diving is required when dialling in sounds? I'd rather use my ears than my eyes. :)

[@samuelwnovak]

SEEKING OPINIONS: I recently got the itch for a semi-modular hardware synth. Some background info, I’m about to graduate with an undergrad degree in music composition and technology. My school was just donated a Moog Grandmother by a former faculty member who now works at Moog. I immediately connected with Grandmother. I’m rock solid on both the fundamental principles of sound synthesis and the building blocks of synths (I’m grateful to have initially learned on a vintage ARP 2500 modular!) but I’d never been very excited to work with them until now. It probably comes down to 1) the semi-modular nature giving you a highly functional, expressive instrument right out of the box and 2) the fact that I feel I can play it more readily than a modular system, especially given the keyboard. Grandmother’s expandability also excites me (the -5V - +5V “Eurorack Out” jack, mostly). I have this vague vision of starting with Grandmother and slowly building and integrating her into a Eurorack ambient/experimental generative monster that I can improv electric guitar and vocals along with. But that’s years down the road... SO FINALLY, my question: The Minilogue xd also intrigues me as an option for a first hardware synth, especially the digital multi-engine. I see it has -5V - +5V inputs which also means expandability. Does Grandmother exceed the Minilogue xd’s potential for expandability? Or are they about the same? I’m honestly the opposite of a gearhead so I’d like to use whatever I have for a loooooong time, if not for life. Any input (*rimshot sting*) regarding which hardware synth has the most potential for long-term use and integration into larger hardware systems is greatly appreciated!

[@odinmp5]

If you want integration , the 5v from the grandma can be solved with a module from Erica synths.. You can connect to anything eurorack and the posibilities are as big as your wallet. Minilogue xd , not much. There is no way to use an exteral lfo or a logic module on it. But its sounds are more versatile. Good to know you think long term. I still keep my emax and my old rolands , there were times i Didnt use them but i'm glad i kept them.

[@synthury1858]

Playing around with a unit since this morning. I have owned (and still do) quite a lot of machines/synths. For the price, this thing is a no brainer ! Easy to use and truly inspiring. Cool sounds (and video) by the way ! Will check your patches for sure.

[@BoBeats]

awesome buddy, I will make some noise when the pack is done

[@ScottGlasgowMusic]

Just got my XD... what are your thoughts on the smaller filter cutoff knob? I am already looking for a bigger replacement. =/

[@BoBeats]

i didn’t mind this. I am just annoyed with the joystick quality. Only gripe

[@ScottGlasgowMusic]

@@BoBeats yeah me too. Sounds great but current plan-- return this XD, get Modular XD, then use a Moog Subsequent 37 as the keys to play in with the Korg as alternate sound fun.

[@GuidoGautsch]

Powerful little beast! That dusty bass sounds great. Looks like it's very capable as a monosynth as well?

[@BoBeats]

Yepp! Now granted that it doesn’t have the mono mode of the original which is a little sad

[@GuidoGautsch]

@@BoBeats wut! I missed this - doesn't it have unison mode? How is it different from the original?

[@BoBeats]

It has Unison and Duo but not Mono

[@AdamBienkov]

BoBeats it’s still got mono mode. It’s hidden as an option on the chord mode

[@BoBeats]

Find the Minilogues in stores here (affiliate links) Korg Minilogue XD EU: thmn.to/thoprod/465932?offid=1&affid=623 US: imp.i114863.net/Rxg72 Korg Minilogue XD Module US: imp.i114863.net/aymeN EU: thmn.to/thoprod/480179?offid=1&affid=623 Original Minilogue EU: thmn.to/thoprod/379052?offid=1&affid=623 US: imp.i114863.net/2PbZM Affiliate links means that I get a small commission if you use them to buy something.

[@phattgrooves]

Hi Bo! I am interested in buying an XD and I want to know if it is possible to load sounds from the original Minilogue to the XD. My doubt is because I have been able to try an original Minilogue and there are sounds that I like and that the XD does not carry. Thanks in advance.

[@ahol967]

I couldn't connect to original Minlogue, and can't connect to XD either.

[@agnzmusic3358]

try a new cable.

[@hannibalactor]

Nice hair!! 😉

[@BoBeats]

😘

[@apislapis]

Dusty bass reminds me of the beginning of Adamski - Killer

[@hollygrail14]

how did you do the sequence starting at 5:55? to me it sounds like you used two programs at one sequence. but that isn't possible on the xd, is it?... greetings from bamberg ;)

[@BoBeats]

Magic!!

[@hollygrail14]

@@BoBeats ha, i knew it. good old magic!

[@junglsmor]

(copying and pasting this on a newer video of yours) 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 that particular tone

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

Very nice demo as usual. I was wondering if the sequencer can be disabled per patch for the default sounds?

[@BoBeats]

No disable that I know off

[@Mintchocchips00]

Hey Bo, I am looking to get my first synth. I am currently thinking about either this(the Minilogue XD) or the Bass Station 2. What do you think will be better?

[@BoBeats]

Xd no doubt

[@inventanew]

moog matriarch or this?

[@janbresan2078]

How does the bass feel? I really struggle what to buy: a Subsequent 37 or the much cheaper Minilogue XD. I'm looking for something with rhich, fat bass sounds as well as some dirty lead sounds. Any suggestions?

[@dikkeskieven484]

The minilogue CAN do some pretty rad bass sounds, but as with a lot of poly synths, once you turn up the resonance on the filter, it's over. Not sure how it is with the subsequent

[@incaroads001]

Spoiler... Dark Star Trek theme(not quite, I guess) at 0:58. Also, "vijoe"? ;) Thanks Bo !! Great as always.

[@BoBeats]

videjo!

[@incaroads001]

@@BoBeats I stand corrected sir. Videjo it is. BTW, I just bought a minilogue XD on your say so. It just showed up; and I must say that I am not sad. ;D

[@BoBeats]

@@incaroads001 good to hear! got some videjos coming for it too later this year I hope

[@incaroads001]

@@BoBeats that's great news. Can't wait.⏳😁

[@pete2070]

At 6:28. Yeah. A 64 step sequencer. Wow! Don't know how much dosh that would be, but I'd try to buy it! I mean, if you want to compete with a pc sequencer where almost unlimited sequences are possible, then be bold Korg. Go for it. I wait in anticipation lol 😎

[@joegarston]

Can you load original Minilogue patches on the xd?

[@BoBeats]

Nope

[@treschlet]

the sound reminds me of my old Access Virus

[@sock_park]

Sounding goooooooood

[@williamshaneblyth]

Can you somehow use your original monologue sounds on the new xd if so how?

[@BoBeats]

nope

[@miscellaneous1276]

My favourite was dusty bass its cool to sequense that bass sound.

[@JobimSynthMusic]

I get a microkorg feel with this synth. yeah I kind of miss mine. hey korg how about adding a dwgs oscillator to this? could learn from roland who have been sticking to their PCM library for decades, and still selling, and still good, usable and versatile. back to the minilogue xd, yes this sounds tame, there's no ear piercing and bleeding from old pure analog synths (even the monotron), but with external processing, eq, compression, etc, surely you can make this sound bigger. I love how versatile and musical the sequencer seems to be.

[@noahholt7489]

I caught that ode to The Hives thrown in there

[@BoBeats]

Patron Fam, who were here before the video went live?!

[@GuidoGautsch]

🙌

[@ConwayBob]

I saw it a few days ago. Nice!

[@Matthaagmusic]

4:40 ghost sheep

[@sirgashmbe_nwa5397]

that was great

[@BoBeats]

Thanks Dan!

[@MinimalWave1982]

digitone or minilogue cant decide :/

[@niktonpanaflex7831]

Nice demo!. It would be really cool if Korg did a module/desktop version of this though... 🤞🏻 😬

[@CommissionerManu]

Nick Clough they just announced it mate 👍🏽

[@niktonpanaflex7831]

CommissionerManu Sooo pumped!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@zackorr421]

+1 for More Bo in screen dancing

[@baleinerenard7629]

Bo, the Minilogue wizard 😎

[@HomeCinemaJunkie]

I would like a XD with 6 octaves.

[@reaktiv1408]

6 voices instead!

[@matthewelder4000]

Great sounding synth sad that korg is making there smaller synths sounding better than there workstation's

[@HotStrange]

Not sad at all. 2 completely different approaches. Plus the Kronos sounds amazing.

[@fireofenergy]

At 6:07 ... Gotta have long hair to do that shiii

[@MinimalWave1982]

i dont know about the sound, for me its sounding a bit sterile and harsh. I think the vintage Korg analog synths sounds much better.

[@markorendas1790]

WHEN I DIE I WANT TO BE BURIED WITH MY MINILOGUE PLAYING A DRONE TONE....OOOGHHHHTHHTTH

[@monomakes]

Log

[@diyandochev1354]

Conditional trigs are you joking lol thats not electron conditional trigs what a laugh

[@Iccapod]

Vidjo

[@BoBeats]

Vidjeo

[@Iccapod]

BoBeats Just for clarification. Not mocking you, I love it. Also single handily made me wonder why I passed off the minilogue. Sounds amazing.