Korg microKORG XL+

With its unmistakably unique exterior and its inimitable sound, the MicroKorg set the standard for analog modeling synthesizers. The year 2008 saw the introduction of the MicroKorg XL, which inherited the MicroKorg 's fat and powerful sounds, while adding keyboard staples such as electric piano and CX-3 organ. And now, in the next evolutionary step, the MicroKorg XL+ delivers a fresh update to the sounds and look of the MicroKorg XL, making it an ideal compact keyboard.

Highlights:
Even more vintage sounds, including the KORG SGproX piano, M1 and VOX organs and well-known “Tape” instruments
128 onboard sounds, plus 640 additional sounds included with the Editor/Librarian for Mac and PC!
New yet nostalgic - black panel "new vintage" design
Featuring MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology
Vocoder with included gooseneck microphone
A powerful Kaoss effects engine – the kind of effects that you would expect from Korg
Korg's proprietary Natural Touch mini-keyboard, designed with an emphasis on playability
Battery powered operation is supported for increased portability

More Vintage Sounds than Ever
Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the MicroKorg have been freshly added to the MicroKorg XL+. In addition, for band use, the MicroKorg XL+ comes equipped with the piano sound from Korg's classic stage piano, the SGproX (famous for its ability to stand out in your band's mix), as well as its hard-edged grand-type electric piano. This compact package also includes sounds from the M1 and the VOX organ, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, as well as other gorgeous sounds from keyboard history. Of course, these sounds can be played full-range like the originals that inspired them, either by using the onboard octave switch, or by connecting your choice of any MIDI-capable full-sized keyboard of choice. Each of these 128 programs are genuinely inspiring sounds, giving the MicroKorg XL+ plenty of variety to serve as your main keyboard or as a secondary keyboard in your rig. In addition, Korg has provided a total of 640 free sounds, downloadable through the free Editor software!

Program genre selector
The MicroKorg XL featured a sound selector that lets you choose your sound using two large dials: "music genre" and "instrument category." The new MicroKorg XL+ has been updated with a new set "music genres" to fit today's evolving music scene. Now you can select a program that matches your song more intuitively than ever. For even more convenience, you can also leave one of the dials fixed and use the other dial to make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use the dial to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).

New Yet Nostalgic - "New Vintage" Design
The MicroKorg XL+ projects a style that's reminiscent of vintage electric pianos, featuring a futuristic and simultaneously retro design with a stylish black panel and knobs. High-quality parts such as metal levers, dials that move with an audible click, and knobs with a sturdy operating feel are some of the ways that the MicroKorg XL+ outclasses other instruments in its range and enhances your experience editing synthesizer sounds.

The synthesizer's architecture uses two VCOs + multi-engine (VCO3), a 12 dB/octave filter, two envelopes, a VCA, and an LFO. The multi-engine is equipped with three sound generation devices including a noise generator, a variable phase modulation (VMP/FM) generator, and a user oscillator, which allows you to load your own oscillator programs including custom wavetables via a free editor/librarian. The two-pole, low-pass filter with enhanced sharpness adds drive with powerful distortion, as well as a key-track switch. Its sound covers almost every sonic possibility: fat basses, powerful leads, and the lush pads that you expect from a polyphonic synthesizer.

Additional features include four voice modes, a powerful arpeggiator, a 16-step sequencer with step, real-time, & motion recording, and a 32-bit digital effects engine, which provides three simultaneous effects including modulation, reverb, and delay. The 37-note slim-key keyboard and assignable joystick provide remarkable touch and feel for inspired performances, while the OLED oscilloscope provides visual feedback of parameter changes in real-time.

It starts off with two highly shapable VCOs with plenty of modulation to implement, and you also get 100 presets to get those smooth parts going. Also, you will find an integrated tape-style delay, which will be of huge help when pulling off classic synth sounds. Minilogue stands out from its analog synths context because of its eight Voice Modes, which enable you to employ all four voices in interesting ways. Poly mode for four notes at once, Duo mode for cutting down the polyphony to two voices and then creating various unisons, and a lot more. Finally, you even get a 16-step sequencer, which will let you nail those parts and use the Minilogue for outstandingly creative performances. Besides, it is extremely easy to combine the onboard sequencer with other MIDI sync gear such as other Volca series modules.

If you are a fan of analog synths or are just starting out, Korg's Volca Keys packs an interface that you will find astonishingly flexible, all in an extremely affordable and portable box. To make sure the pitch as stable as possible, the 3-note synth has self-tuning analog oscillators and lets you combine those three voices into unison sounds or chords. Also, there is an integrated filter as well as a delay effect and an arpeggiator, and with all of those combine, only the sky is the limit, sound-wise. And no worries if you forget the patterns, since Volca Keys can save up to eight of them for you. Loop and Motion sequencers make your ideas easy to shape on the spot, and with its compact size and battery power, you can play anywhere, anytime. Volca Keys also integrates to your rig very well: MIDI I/O for control via MIDI sequencer, and Sync I/O so you can play in time with other Volcas or Korg's Monotribe and Monotron synths.

Bi-Timbral, 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer
The Sequential Prophet X is the latest in the Prophet range of synthesizers, made famous originally by Dave Smith instruments. The Prophet X features a bi-timbral, 8-voice stereo (16-voice mono) design, fusing the characteristics of classic analog synths with modern-day innovation. At the heart of the Prophet X is a new sound engine, providing infinite ways to create and sculpt high-fidelity stereo samples.

New Sound Engine
The brand new sound engine acts as the heart of the Prophet X synthesizer, powering two simultaneous 16-bit 48kHz sample-based instruments, as well as dual high-resolution digital oscillators with waveshape modulation. These instruments and oscillators can be further sculpted and manipulated using the stereo analog filters. This gives you unprecedented control over your sound design capabilities, giving you all the tools you need to create any sound/tone your heart desires.

150GB Sample Library
Sequential are renowned for premium-grade sound design capabilities, especially for their wide sound palette and rich, textured sounds. The Prophet X boasts a 150-GB sample library, with each sound created by critically acclaimed sound developers 8Dio. The sample library spans every genre and instrument you can think of, ranging from acoustic and electronic instruments to ambient and cinematic effects. You can further shape the samples and sounds through sample stretching, loop manipulation, 4 envelope generators, 4 LFOs, deep modulation matrix and a wide range of other tools.

50GB Internal Storage
In addition to the comprehensive sample library, the Prophet X also provides you with 50GB of internal storage for storing additional samples. Support for user-created sample content is expected to be ready for December, 2018.

61-Note,Semi-Weighted Keybed
The comprehensive control section is accompanied by the five octave, 61-note, semi-weighted keybed, featuring velocity-sensitive keys with channel aftertouch. The keybed provides fluid playability, highly suitable for pianists and keyboard players, emulating a grand piano keybed for exceptional realism. The synth also includes three OLED displays which provide information on your samples, parameters, sounds, effects and more. The synthesizer is ideal for a range of applications from live and studio keyboardists to music production, as well as sound designers for film, TV, gaming and more. The Prophet X also features a built-in power supply and USB support as well as touchstrips accompanied by the main pitch and modulation wheels.

The Volca Modular utilizes a single part for programming the eight modules in the engine including Source, Functions, Woggle, Split, Dual LPG, Utility, Space Out, and Sequence. The onboard step-sequencer allows the user to manually input up to 16 steps per pattern, but also can be used for real-time recording. The pattern chaining function can chain up to 16 sequences to construct patterns with up to 256 steps. Use the motion sequence function to record knob movements during real-time recording and reproduce them during playback. Additional features and functions include Randomize, which generates accidental ideas, while two added playback modes, Bounce and Stochastic, makes a round trip through the steps or gradually proceeds while randomly moving forward and backward. Also included are advanced musical scales, keys, and micro-tunings. Choose from 14 types of scales including equal temperament. Since you can also specify the tonic key from which these scales start, you can play these scales in any key.

The Volca Modular can be synchronized with other Volcas and Electribes via the Sync I/O. Additionally, the machine features a single TRS-mini CV input, allowing for two CV inputs to control the pitch and other functions from an outside source.

SOURCE
This consists of a triangle VCO carrier and a modulator. The complex overtones generated by FM modulation are sent through a wave folder circuit to add additional overtones, producing a distinctive sound. This module is important in determining the basic character of the sound of volca modular.

FUNCTIONS
This section consists of two function (envelope) generators. In addition to an ADH generator with attack, hold, and release, there's a Rise-Fall generator, also known as a slope generator, which not only applies time-varying change to the sound but also lets you patch the end trigger out back into the trigger in as a loop, making it usable as a VCO or LFO.

WOGGLE
This is a random signal generator containing a sample & hold circuit that uses pink noise as its source. Two outputs are provided, allowing it to output either stepped or smooth random noise.

SPLIT
This module distributes one input to two outputs. It can also be used in the reverse direction, combining two control or audio signals into one.

DUAL LPG
This consists of two low-pass gate circuits. Typical of the West Coast style of synthesis, the module packages a filter with an amp, allowing the brightness and volume of the sound to vary together.

UTILITY
This is a mixing scaling module that combines two signals in various ways. It can mix not only audio signals but also control signals, as well as inverting or attenuating those signals.

SPACE OUT
This is a stereo module that applies a reverb-like effect to the audio signal.

SEQUENCES
This module is for connecting to the internal sequencer. You can set the tempo, and select different rhythm divisions to output via the gate counter.

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If you are a fan of analog synths or are just starting out, Korg's Volca Keys packs an interface that you will find astonishingly flexible, all in an extremely affordable and portable box. To make sure the pitch as stable as possible, the 3-note synth has self-tuning analog oscillators and lets you combine those three voices into unison sounds or chords. Also, there is an integrated filter as well as a delay effect and an arpeggiator, and with all of those combine, only the sky is the limit, sound-wise. And no worries if you forget the patterns, since Volca Keys can save up to eight of them for you. Loop and Motion sequencers make your ideas easy to shape on the spot, and with its compact size and battery power, you can play anywhere, anytime. Volca Keys also integrates to your rig very well: MIDI I/O for control via MIDI sequencer, and Sync I/O so you can play in time with other Volcas or Korg's Monotribe and Monotron synths.

Much more than two oscillators and a filter

In classic Korg fashion, the monologue starts with two oscillators and a handful of waveforms, plus waveshaping, Sync, and Ring Modulation capabilities. The built-in OLED oscilloscope shows you the results of your sound-shaping - very cool. The oscillators feed into a 2-pole filter designed specifically for the monologue, optimized for mono bass and leads. Three envelope types along with Attack and Decay controls provide a wide range of creative options, allowing you to create evocative pads and soundscapes in addition to rock-solid bass and lead sounds.

Analog Drive circuit adds sonic intensity

Distortion is a powerful sonic tool, and the monologue's built-in analog Drive circuit is the perfect thing for creating synth sounds that come alive. Add a bit of sizzle or full-on fuzz, it's your call. At moderate levels, the Drive circuit can add a definite sense of punch and impact without sounding overly distorted - try it on some percussion-type sounds and you'll see what we mean.

Lots of options with this LFO

The monologue's LFO section can achieve faster rates than the LFO in the Korg minilogue, and you can assign it to Pitch, Shape, or Filter Cutoff. The 1-shot LFO mode allows for creative envelope-like shaping. Two selectable LFO rate ranges allow for a vast range of modulation options.

Fully programmable analog synthesis

If there's one thing synthesists love, it's knob-per-function programmability, and the monologue delivers. And while it's easy enough to shape your sounds on the fly, monologue allows you to save up to 100 programs for instant recall.

Micro Tuning and custom scales

Korg's monologue allows for separate tuning per-note, opening up the colorful world of micro tuning. Use it to emulate subtle detuning to full dissonance. And beyond the factory scales, you can save up to 12 of your own custom scales. And when you're not experimenting with alternate tunings, monologue's self-tuning circuit maintains well-tempered tuning no matter how long you play it.

Powerful 16-step sequencer with parameter locks

Creating sequences on the monologue is intuitive, and you can transpose your sequence at any time simply by pressing a key - very cool for live performance. As you'd expect from Korg, the monologue also lets you record motion sequences to capture knob movements. And by popular demand, monologue's sequencer allows for per-step parameter locks, which means you can set parameter values on a per-step basis.

Made to integrate easily with your band

Thanks to its smart keybed layout, the Korg monologue is easy to fit into a band setting. The 25-key mini-keybed ranges from E to E, instead of the common C to C. This lines you up with traditionally-tuned guitars and bass guitars, making it easy to hit low bass notes in tune with your bandmates.

Perfect for your Korg ecosystem

The monologue offers Audio Sync to connect with Korg Volcas, electribes, the minilogue, and the SQ-1 sequencer. MIDI In/Out is present too, along with USB MIDI, making the monologue equally capable as a standalone synth, an element in your hardware synth rig, or as a MIDI controller for your DAW.

Built to perform, with metal chassis and rugged knobs

The curved aluminum chassis gives the monologue reassuring durability - once you get your hands on it you'll know it was made to perform. Even better, the knobs are mounted to the chassis instead of directly to the underlying circuit boards. You normally wouldn't expect to find these features on such an affordable synth, making it a serious value for any performing musician.