Korg MicroKORG XL+ SYNTHESIZER / VOCODER

Vintage ... and much more!

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.

More Vintage Sounds than Ever

Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the microKORG have been freshly added to the microKORG +. 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.

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.

MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology

The microKORG XL+'s sound engine uses MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology), borrowing from Korg's well proven wealth of analog modeling technology. The MMT sound engine has been featured on numerous products, and provides two oscillators that generate huge powerful sounds.

Oscillator 1 gives you a total of seven types of oscillator algorithm to choose from, including formant waveforms such as human voice, and PCM/DWGS waveforms for vintage keyboard and strings. It also lets you use techniques that cannot be imitated on typical PCM synthesizers, such as cross modulation, unison, and VPM (Variable Phase Modulation).

By taking advantage of modulation (sync or ring) with Oscillator 2, it's easy to create complex and powerful sounds.

Vocoder Function with Included Gooseneck Microphone

The microKORG XL+ can function as a powerful Vocoder that lets you connect a mic and use its audio input to shape the tonal character of the oscillator's sound to create "talking" effects.

The Vocoder consists of a 16-band filter bank that can simulate the Vocoder sounds of the past and also shift the filter frequencies (Format Shift function) or adjust the level and pan of each band to dramatically change the overall sonic character. Using the Vocoder is an easy way to add sounds that can be found in today’s popular electronic music.

Since a gooseneck microphone is included, you can immediately start using the Vocoder in your songs.

Tone Generator System

MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)

Program

Multi Timbral

Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)

Voice polyphony

Maximum 8 voices (when using Vocoder, it is 4 voices)

Synth

2 oscillators + noise generator

Oscillator 1

Waveform: 8 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, DWGS, Audio In), Modulation: Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM

Oscillator 2

Waveform: 4 types (Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Sine) 

Modulation: Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync

Waveshape

Type: Drive, Decimator, HardClip, OctSaw, MultiTri, MultiSin, SubOSCSaw, SubOSCSqu, SubOSCTri, SubOSCSin, LevelBoost,

Multimode Filters

Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct LPF ~ -12 dB/oct BPF ~ -12 dB/oct HPF ~ Thru, Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF (swichable)

Vocoder

16 channel vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each channel, Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function

Keyboard

37 notes (Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive)

Controller

Pitch bend wheel, Modulation Wheel

Effects

Timbre

2 band EQ

Master effect

2 units, 17effect algorisms.

Arpeggiator

Six types: UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger, Individual step on/off function

Programs

128 programs (A/B　banks x 8 genres x 8 category)

Inputs

[AUDIO INPUT 1] (1/4” phone jack, unbalanced, with MIC/LINE switch) – Rear Panel

[AUDIO INPUT 1 (MIC)] (XLR jack / balanced) – Front Panel

Outputs

[L/MONO, R] (1/4” Standard phone jacks / unbalanced)

[Phone] (1/4” Stereo Standard phone jacks)

MIDI

IN, OUT

USB

Type B

Display

Custom LCD

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Battery Life

Approx. four hours (with alkaline batteries)

Dimensions

(W) x (D) x (H)

556 x 231 x 73mm / 21.89" x 9.09" x 2.87"

Weight

2.0 kg/4.41 lbs. (without batteries and included microphone)

Accessories

AC adapter, Gooseneck Microphone,

Optional accessories

SC-micro MSG

Mobile Monitor Amplifier

MMA-130

It provides a DC9V output jack that can provide power to one of a number of Korg instruments like microKORG XL+）