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8-voice MMT synth engine, 17 effects, built-in vocoder and mic, modulation, and more.

For years, the microKORG has been a top-selling synthesizer. Now the microKORGXL is ready to join KORG's popular lineup. Based on the same winning combination of a small footprint, 37 mini-keys, battery-powered portability, and huge KORG sound, the microKORG XL Modeling Synth is ready to expand your musical vocabulary. The fun factor is huge too. A gooseneck microphone is included for instant vocoding excitement, right out of the box.

Neo-Vintage Synth Power
The microKORG XL synthesizer carries a proud pedigree. The MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound engine is descended from the RADIAS/R3 synthesizers, while the dual effects processors come down from the famous KAOSS line. The black key/white key proportions have been adjusted for easier chording and playability; the key response has been improved for rapid-fire soloing. The square front keys give it that old-school feel too. Together with a sound-bending vocoder and six-pattern arpeggiation, KORG's microKORG XL packs a powerful sonic punch.

The 8-voice MMT synth engine offers traditional analog waveforms plus a total of 7 algorithms, including formant waveforms, noise, and PCM/DWGS waves for those vintage keyboards and strings. Cross-modulation, unison stacking, and VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) let you create sounds that would be impossible for a conventional PCM synthesizer. Sync and ring modulation make it easy to create complex and powerful sounds. Two multi-mode filters, a drive/wave-shaping circuit for distinctively distorted sounds, and EG and LFO for creating time-varying tonal change, provide plenty of parameters for serious synthesis. Virtual Patching brings it all together.

Seventeen up-to-the-minute effects deliver everything from a traditional chorus to grain shifting. In the delay, effects can be synchronized to MIDI clock for beat-sensitive situations. You can even process external sounds. The microKORG XL's amazing vocoder adds vocal characteristics to any sound, creating everything from talk-box filtering, pseudo choirs, talking instruments to vintage Sci-Fi robots. KORG's unique Formant Hold allows you to freeze the vocal input for continuous vocoder effects. Use the Formant Shift function to adjust the level and pan of each of the 16 bands, greatly altering the tonal character. The distinctive retro-styling allows for quick selection of any of the microKORG XL's 128 on-board, editable programs. For the diehard synthesists and sound designers, you can use the 3 performance edit knobs for fast, effective audio editing in performance. You're also free to select and assign your favorite parameters. Download the free editing software from the KORG website and manage sounds on your computer.

Features

  • 37-note Natural Touch action keyboard
  • 8-voice MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound engine with 7 algrithms
  • Dual effects processors from the KAOSS line
  • 17 effects
  • Ring and sync modulation
  • Formant Hold to freeze vocal input for more vocoder effects
  • 128 on-board, editable programs
  • 3 performance edit knobs
  • Included items
  • XLR gooseneck microphone with windscreen
  • Power adapter

Get a taste of the classic Korg sound with this new mini synth. Order today.

microKORG XL Synth with Multi-Modeling Technology Specifications:

  • Interface and Keybed
  • Display: Custom backlit LCD
  • Keyboard: 37-note Natural Touch action
  • Switches: 7; Bank (2 position), Octave Up and Down (toggle), Timbre select (2 position), Arp On/Off, Vocoder On/Off, Write, Exit/Shift
  • Knobs: 7; Volume, tempo, program select (genre and category), real-time assign, edit menu selector
  • Wheels: Pitch and Modulation
  • Programs
  • Polyphony: 8 voices (up to 4 when the vocoder is selected)
  • Program: 128
  • Number of timbres: Maximum 2 (when using Layer, Split, or Multi)
  • Synths: 2 (oscillator + noise generator)
  • Oscillator 1
  • Waveform: Saw, Pulse, Triangle, Sine, Formant, Noise, PCM/DWGS, Audio In
  • Modulation: Waveform, Cross, Unison, VPM
  • Oscillator 2
  • Waveform: Saw, Pulse, Triangle, Sine
  • Modulation: Ring, Sync, Ring+Sync
  • Wave-shaping
  • WS-type: Drive, Decimator, Hardclip, Oct Saw, Multi Tri, Multi Sin, Sub Osc Saw, Sub Osc Squ, Sub Osc Tri, Sub Osc Sin, Level Boost
  • Multi-mode filters
  • Filter 1: -24 dB/oct LPF, -12 dB/oct LPF, HPF, BPF, Thru
  • Filter 2: LPF, HPF, BPF
  • Vocoder: 16-band vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each band, Formant Shift function, Formant Hold function
  • Effects Timbre: 2-band EQ
  • Master: master effects (17 effect algorithms)
  • Arpeggiator: UP, DOWN, ALT1/2, Random, Trigger (6 types), Step Arpeggiator function
  • Programs: 128 programs (banks A/B x 8 genres x 8 categories)
  • Connections
  • Input
  • Audio In [Line] jack, Audio In [MIC] jack (with Audio In [Mic/XLR] switch)
  • Audio In [Line] jack:
  • Maximum input level: +19 dBu
  • Input source impedance: 8 ohms
  • Connector: 1/4" phone jack (unbalanced)
  • Audio In [Mic] jack:
  • Maximum input level: -11 dBu
  • Input source impedance: 7kOhms
  • Connector: XLR (balanced)
  • Output
  • L/MONO, R jacks:
  • Maximum output level: +6 dBu @ 10 kOhm load
  • Output source impedance: 1kOhm
  • Connectors: 1/4" phone jacks (unbalanced)
  • Headphone jack:
  • Maximum output level: 36 + 36 dBu @ 33ohms load
  • Output source impedance: 10ohms
  • Connector: 1/4" stereo phone jack
  • MIDI:
  • In, Out
  • USB connector: B type
  • Misc.
  • Power supply: DC9V
  • Uses six AA batteries (approximate lifespan is 4 hours with alkaline batteries, not included)
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Highly versatile synth

| Review By: Gavan Brown | 9 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Features:

It has a plethora of great features for a synth of this size: flexible arpeggiator, USB is a hugely useful feature, the action on the keys is nicer than expected, the pitch/mod wheels are very articulate and the sound engine is good for the price range .A few more knobs would really improve it, and maybe a footswitch input.

Quality:

It's not of super-high quality construction, but much sturdier and solid than I expected. Definitely a good gigging keyboard.

Value:

It's easy to find these at a great price and just the vocoder alone is worth it. This is by far one of the best purchases I've made in a long time.

Overall:

I highly recommend this to any keyboard player/electronic musician or even musician in general. For the price, this synth is incredibly useful and super convenient. The portability, the USB MIDI, vocoder and flexible sound engine make this a truly amazing piece of equipment.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Gigging musician
Style of music you play:
Electronic/indie
Where you live:
California

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It's ok

| Review By: Bill Clinton | 1 year, 4 months ago

0 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I tried one of these out at guitar center today and although the sounds were pretty awesome and it was very easy to use i was a little disappointed is the overall quality of the instrument. The knobs and the body seem pretty cheap on it.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Active musician
Style of music you play:
Indie, Experimental
Where you live:
Buffalo, NY

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A Good Synth for its price

| Review By: JOE-FyM1p | 2 years, 4 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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Yeah i originally wanted the moog, but those are way to expensive, so i decided to go with this korg xl. I am very surprise on how much conrol over this machine and the sounds that it could produce is just as good as a Korg Radius, in matter of fact this korg has radius technology built in defintly buy it.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
recording engineer
Style of music you play:
rock
Where you live:
O'fallon, MO

Did you find this review helpful? yes no865998

Awesome synth

| Review By: Blackholesun922 | 2 years, 5 months ago

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I got this from guitar center (after selling my original microKORG) and I am extremely in love. Awesome pre-loaded programs and the vocoder has improved drastically. Editing is much, much easier than the old micro and the LCD helps very much. The free software KORG offers online is amazing as well, you can drag and drop presets from the original microKORG and other famous korg synths right onto the mK XL. It's a freaking awesome synth. Only complaint is that the keys could be a tad bigger, but they are much better than the original. This beast tops everything competing for best portable synth. Korg > Alesis, Akai, ect. Get it.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Metal, Trance, Psychadellic
Where you live:
Indianapolis, IN

Did you find this review helpful? yes no975607

Whoa

| Review By: ThatLeonGuy | 2 years, 11 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I tried this Synth out at a music store today and all I can say is WHOA. It's got some awesome sounds(ranging from FAT synth bass and vintage-style synth tones to more trandtional stuff like piano and strings), and is fairly easy to use due to it's straightforward layout. Also the keys are a tad bigger than on the previous MircoKORG, which makes it a bit easier to play. I can't wait to take one home!
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Not-So-Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Punk, Industrial/electronic, Metal, others
Where you live:
A boring town in Michigan

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1060471

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