The Good and The Bad of The MicroKorg XL.

[@buckdancer421]

I got my red MicroKorg XL working again today after about 10 years! It’s such a fun little thing, I love the sounds. Found your channel because of it, great stuff and your on screen persona is awesome!

[@HiImNathan]

Heckin yeah! Glad you are dusting off those cool arp sounds. Appreciate you!

[@Cherroxx]

For latch settings for the arp turn the dial to FULL EDIT, then use knob 1 and turn until you see ARP (+something more, just forget about that), then use the knob 2 until you see LATCH ON/OFF, then use knob 3 to turn on and off 😅 I'm not a synth player, but I do own a microkorg XL, and commenters can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you connect the microkorg XL to a computer, install the driver and the sound editor - you then can swap all the sounds to the original microkorg sound library. When you download the sound editor you get the factory prestes of all the microkorgs. I have done this and seems to work fine, the microkorg really opens up with the sound editor.

[@HiImNathan]

Hey thank you for the comment and for checking out the video. Yes you are correct, it's the latch on/off but I continue to experience problems getting it to work! I'm about to turn it on and have another go to see if I'm crazy. I wasn't super clear but I guess what I was really wanting was just a 'hold' button on the front so it was easy :) Thanks for all these tips Cherroxx!

[@ChappIOMusic]

I like the concise good vs bad format. Keep it up 👍

[@HiImNathan]

Hey thank you so much! First time I tried doing that I agree, might be a good format to follow in the future. Appreciate the comment!

[@prcr]

Loved the way you present the information in this video. Your keyboard playing skills are very comparable to mine. 😅 Instant subscribe. Oh, and the MicroKorg XL looks like an interesting instrument to play around with.

[@HiImNathan]

Danggg dude thank you 🙏 Appreciate you. The MicroKorg XL is a blast for sure!

[@djkanyon]

Nothing wrong with Micro Korg, it was always it's price. This tiny almost childish synth should have never been 500-600 usd in our times. 300 USD new, 150-200 used. Simply not that capable enough and the sound is not that recognizable. Thanks man, good review

[@HiImNathan]

Thanks for this wise comment DJ Kanyon. Looking up the price for a new XL had me a little shocked and perplexed...like who would pay the $629 that it's listed for on Sweetwater today? But you're right, for the price I got it for it sizzles, esp for a beginner.

[@djkanyon]

@@HiImNathan to me there's no bad gear, just the wrong pricetag! Big companies tends to overprice things

[@FabiofromSirius]

A super and amazing synth! I love it.

[@HiImNathan]

I think I might be starting to love it too! Thanks for watching!

[@DJ-bq8ng]

Just got one for free! Been enjoying the little monster as my first big boy synth

[@HiImNathan]

Let the vibrations fly my friend, it’s going to be great!

[@onceanquagh]

Lot of creation is possible by the easy sound editor software. Possible to get 2 different sound in 2 separate MIDI channel for jam sequencing. Full of Cc# can be drived via a MIDI panel or sequencer. Full of internal effects too.

[@HiImNathan]

This dude MicroKorgs 💓

[@Bilpokat]

Yay you won’t be disappointed And the keybed is fire

[@HiImNathan]

It's pretty fun and yeah I agree the keybed was a nice surprise at this price point AKA dirt cheap!

[@Putra-hl3nj]

I wanna ask, what's name the adaptor called ? Is ka350 ?

[@HiImNathan]

I actually don’t know, that is the adaptor that came with it. Unfortunately I loaned it to a friend so I can’t check directly at the moment. When I get it back I’ll reply again to your comment.

[@Putra-hl3nj]

@@HiImNathan thank u so much, i will wait. because I wanted to buy it, but forgot to put the adaptor. I wanna ask one more thing. Can it be turned on using just an adaptor without using the battery?

[@HiImNathan]

Yes it can, batteries are not necessary.@@Putra-hl3nj

[@1TN]

100 subscribers 😍 🎉

[@HiImNathan]

Honestly can't believe it! LFG!

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

If the knobs feel loose you might want to check if it has nuts that you have to tightened right there, just like the old car stereos in the 70s

[@jinnyridger5075]

YUPS, WE USED TO PUT BEER BOTTLE CAPS ON THE END OF THE KNOBS UNTIL COPS STARTED CHARGING FOR OPEN CONTAINERS. WE USED POP TOPS AFTERWARDS NOT AS COOL LOOKING.

[@SanplerVarondaro]

muy buen video gracias y saludos

[@HiImNathan]

Muchas gracias por ver este vídeo! Feliz creación musical.

[@RevulsionMusic]

So which one should i choose? microkorg xl+ or this microkorg xl

[@HiImNathan]

Get whatever is cheaper. Don’t need to spend a lot to get these. Good luck!

[@RevulsionMusic]

@HiImNathan but like sound and quality wise

[@HiImNathan]

The architecture is pretty much the same, get whichever is easiest and cheapest…truly.

[@quadfin5155]

No sustain, why no hate?

[@LScott97]

Really good video. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you.👍👍👍

[@HiImNathan]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@teddym2808]

I honestly can't stand it. I have a mint XL+. What do you reckon it's worth in a quick sale situation? What did you pay for the XL?

[@HiImNathan]

It’s not for everyone that is 100% truth. I paid around $200 for mine. Maybe you could get 250 on the high end?

[@teddym2808]

@@HiImNathan well yes am in OZ so in AUD that's about 400, would part with it for that. It's like new cause I never used it cause I don't like the sound. I am glad you got use out of it, cheers for the reply.

[@HiImNathan]

@@teddym2808For the right person, esp a synth beginner it offers a lot of sounds and memory slots for that much money. Hopefully you find the right buyer who will love it. Appreciate you watching and commenting 🫶

[@andisantoso4155]

There's tap tempo button?

[@HiImNathan]

Not on the XL…not sure about other MicroKorgs

[@jodo985]

So just when I think I should sell my Microkorg xl (to fund for a Behringer Cat) videos like this pop up and wham, I love it again.😂 BTW, I know that you should never sell music gear. You’ll miss it!!!😂 And, I bought a sound pack a couple years back, from kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3q4poODpteHaposi=q2CNomJqoHsz_VJz And they sound amazing.

[@HiImNathan]

Thanks for sharing the sound pack! Would love to explore some new sounds and this looks like a great way to get going. Do you use the online editor to change the patches?

[@jodo985]

@@HiImNathan I used the Korg editor software. Super easy.. Since I just noodled around, I usually left my laptop plugged into the Microkorg and just would select a patch and play it from the laptop without actually installing.

[@HiImNathan]

That’s great to know! Going to try this asap, I’m intrigued by the possibilities!

[@jinnyridger5075]

KIERA COYOTE SAY "THE PRICE IS SURE RIGHT FOR THESE".

[@HiImNathan]

OK KIERA GO ON

[@jinnyridger5075]

@@HiImNathan LOL. FOUND ONE LOCALLY FOR $150.00 MADE SURE I SUBSCRIBED. HOPE TO SEE MORE SYNTH VIDS SOON.