When Korg released the minilogue xd early last year, it may have taken a moment to realise just how powerful it was and would become. The ability to load customised third-party oscillators, filters and effects are forward-thinking, to say the least, and really opened the
Korg have quietly updated the system software of their minilogue xd, Grandstage and Vox Continental keyboards to version 2 adding new features and new sounds as well as general improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s the breakdown from Korg’s website: minilogue xd firmware version 2.0: The
There aren’t a huge number of analog synth modules on the market, let alone affordable polyphonic modules. So if you already have a master controller keyboard or sequencer, or maybe you’re just short of desk space, the Korg minilogue xd module can add its distinct
2019 is proving to be a memorable year for Korg synths with two new Volcas and a heavily updated minilogue having already been released following their January announcements. Be sure to check out our videos on all three synths via our YouTube page here. If
The minilogue xd is the latest addition to Korg’s popular ‘logue’ family of synthesisers and really feels like the culmination their analog journey over the last few years, packing in so much of what we’ve come to love about their instruments. It retains the form
Sinevibes have just released their second custom-developed digital synthesis engine designed to run on Korg’s Multi-Engine, featured in the Prologue and new Minilogue xd synths. Called Bent, Sinevibes say they’ve implemented a novel synthesis method called ‘bent-wave frequency modulation’, developed by Sinevibes themselves. Bent combines a classic FM-style
Korg has just confirmed three new product announcements ahead of the 2019 NAMM trade show – 2 new additions to their ultra-portable Volca series and an upgrade/expansion to their 2016 analogue synthesiser, the Minilogue. Introducing the Volca Drum digital percussion synthesiser, Volca Modular semi-modular analogue synth, and
Tis the season to start saying otherwise socially objectionable things like ‘tis the season’ and what better way to celebrate this particular season than rampant shopping. Christmas time is all about turkey and pudding, but there’s always room for bangers, especially if you or someone
Arturia added the KeyStep Pro to the ‘Step’ range of controllers back in 2019 at the NAMM show, and since then it has made its way into many producer’s home studios (mine included). It currently stands as Arturia’s flagship hardware controller as it gives you
Perhaps you’re heard of Korg’s NTS-1 synthesiser, or it’s similarly Multi-Engine equipped brethren, minilogue xd and prologue. Hell, if you’re reading this article there’s a good chance you own one of these bad boys. If you do, and you’re yet to explore the growing number
