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Korg MicroKorg XL+ Synthesizer/Vocoder

 
  • 37 Velocity Sensitive Mini Keys
  • 16 Channel Vocoder
  • 8 Voice Polyphony (4 Voice with Vocoder)
  • 2-Part Multi-Timbral
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The MicroKorg XL+ from Korg is a synthesizer/vocoder housed in a compact but rugged enclosure and features thirty-seven, velocity sensitive "Natural Touch" mini-keys. Combining analog modeling with a vocoder provides the user with a wide range of styles and sounds. Initially featuring 128 programs, the sound banks can be further expanded using the downloadable and free editor software.

For band use the keyboard includes the piano sound from Korg's SGproX classic stage piano, as well as its hard-edged, grand-type electric piano. Other sounds include the M1 and the VOX organ sounds, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, and more. All of the sounds can be played full-range either by using the onboard octave switch, or by connecting a MIDI-capable, full-sized keyboard.

A sound selector allows for choosing sounds using two large dials, "music genre" and "instrument category." This arrangement is further enhanced by letting the user leave one of the dials fixed and use the other to make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use it to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).

The MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) engine provides two oscillators for sound generation. Oscillator 1 features seven oscillator algorithms including formant waveforms such as human voice, and PCM/DWGS waveforms for vintage keyboard and strings. It also allows for the use of techniques such as cross modulation, unison, and VPM (Variable Phase Modulation). And by taking advantage of modulation (sync or ring) with Oscillator 2, it's easy to create complex sounds.

The vocoder consists of a 16-band filter bank that simulates the sounds of the past, while also allowing for filter frequency shifting (Format Shift), or adjusting the level and pan of each band to dramatically change the overall character of a sound. A gooseneck microphone is included. Two master effects utilize the effect engine from the company's Kaoss Pad series, with a total of seventeen types including delay and echo, a ring modulator and grain shifter. Time based effects can be synchronized to MIDI clock.

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  • The MicroKorg XL+ from Korg is a synthesizer/vocoder housed in a compact but rugged enclosure and features thirty-seven, velocity sensitive "Natural Touch" mini-keys. Combining analog modeling with a vocoder provides the user with a wide range of styles and sounds. Initially featuring 128 programs, the sound banks can be further expanded using the downloadable and free editor software.
  • For band use the keyboard includes the piano sound from Korg's SGproX classic stage piano, as well as its hard-edged, grand-type electric piano. Other sounds include the M1 and the VOX organ sounds, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, and more. All of the sounds can be played full-range either by using the onboard octave switch, or by connecting a MIDI-capable, full-sized keyboard.
  • A sound selector allows for choosing sounds using two large dials, "music genre" and "instrument category." This arrangement is further enhanced by letting the user leave one of the dials fixed and use the other to make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use it to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).
  • The MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) engine provides two oscillators for sound generation. Oscillator 1 features seven oscillator algorithms including formant waveforms such as human voice, and PCM/DWGS waveforms for vintage keyboard and strings. It also allows for the use of techniques such as cross modulation, unison, and VPM (Variable Phase Modulation). And by taking advantage of modulation (sync or ring) with Oscillator 2, it's easy to create complex sounds.
  • The vocoder consists of a 16-band filter bank that simulates the sounds of the past, while also allowing for filter frequency shifting (Format Shift), or adjusting the level and pan of each band to dramatically change the overall character of a sound. A gooseneck microphone is included. Two master effects utilize the effect engine from the company's Kaoss Pad series, with a total of seventeen types including delay and echo, a ring modulator and grain shifter. Time based effects can be synchronized to MIDI clock.
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Specification
Synthesis MethodMMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)\n2 oscillators + noise generator structure
Keyboard37 velocity sensitive keys ("Natural Touch" mini-keyboard)
Polyphony8 voice maximum (4 voices when using Vocoder)
Multitimbral2-part when using Layer, Split, or Multi modes
Programs128 (A/B banks x 8 genres x 8 category)
Oscillators

Oscillator 1\nWaveform - 8 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, DWGS, Audio In)\nModulation - Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM\nOscillator 2\nWaveform - 4 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine)\nModulation - Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync\nWaveshape\nType - Drive, Decimator, HardClip, OctSaw, MultiTri, MultiSin, SubOSCSaw, SubOSCSqu, SubOSCTri, SubOSCSin, LevelBoost,

FiltersMultimode Filters\nFilter 1\n-24 dB/octave low-pass\n-12 dB/octave low-pass\n-12 dB/octave band-pass\n-12 dB/octave high-pass\nThru\nFilter 2\nLow-pass, high-pass, band-pass (switchable)
EffectsTimber\n2-band EQ\nMaster Effects\n2 units, 17 effect algorithms
Vocoder16-channel with formant shift and formant hold and adjustable level and pan for each channel
Arpeggiator6 types (Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Random, Trigger, Individual step on/off)
ControllersPitch Bend wheel\nModulation wheel
Inputs1 x XLR Microphone, balanced (top panel)\n1 x 1/4" TS phone, unbalanced with mic/line switch (rear panel)
Outputs2 x 1/4" TS phone L/MONO, R (unbalanced)
Headphones1 x 1/4" TRS phone
Other Connectors2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O\n1 x USB Type B
DisplayCustom LCD
Power Requirements9V DC external power supply (included)\n6 x AA batteries (optional)
Battery LifeApproximately 4 hours with alkaline batteries
System RequirementsFor Librarian/Editor Software\nMac\nIntel or PowerPC processor\nOS X version 10.5 or later (Intel only)\nAvailable USB port\nPC\nComputer that satisfies the following operating system requirements\nWindows XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista SP2 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (32- and 64-bit)\nAvailable USB port
Dimensions (WxDxH)21.9 x 9.1 x 2.9" (556 x 231 x 73 mm)
Weight4.4 lb (2 kg) without batteries and microphone
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