The Korg MicroKorg is one of the most successful products in keyboards
in recent years. In these "here today, gone tomorrow" times of keyboard
products, the MicroKorg series has been in production for more than 10
years, an eternity in modern keyboard manufacturing. The Korg MicroKorg
XL+ is the latest version in the series, and uses MMT Multi Modeling
Technology from Korg's newer and more powerful Radias/R3 synthesizers.
With
its 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.
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 additional sounds, downloadable
through the free Editor software, for free!
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).
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.
Features
- 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