As they say at the pub: "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder" :) I have always loved this edition with the red keys, I think it is a bloody beauty! :) Hope to get it one day :)
The Minilogue Bass has the same filter as the original Minilogue, and that filter loses all bass when you turn up the resonance. The Minilogue XD on the other hand has a different filter and it does not loose bass when you turn up the resonance. So I find it puzzling that Korg took the filter that loses all its bass and put that one into a "bass version" of the Minilogue ...
I quite like the look of it. If nothing else, it looks _different_ and that's always worth something in my book. In fact, I've put it on my wishlist at Thomann. Having said that, though, I don't have that much space for an extra keyboard, even a small keyboard, so don't expect it to arrive at my place any time soon.
As I previously stated, I like the Minilogue Bass design. I know, I know; it's a strange look. But I like the red/black look. It reminds me of wearing a red tie with a black shirt. I dig it. I think you should send it to me, Woody! I'll happily take it off your hands!
I'll guess the shocking truth is it's not that great for bass? My favorite bass sound on it is the filter - crank the resonance and lower the cutoff, set filter tracking to 100%, and you can play the filter. Try the 12 db vs 24 db filter (switch back and forth). When adding in some oscillators, for bass, it helps to be in unison mode or mono mode. Switch back and forth to hear the difference. In poly voice mode, for pads, I like using an external chorus pedal to widen and fatten up the sound. To me, the Minilogue sounds best in duo voice mode. It's like unison but you can play 2 notes at a time. If you switch to unison mode, make sure to adjust the voice spread to taste (the parameter knob in the voice mode section of the front panel). The motion sequencer can be used as part of the patch - it can make up for only having 1 LFO that's limited to 3 destinations... so, learn how to use the motion sequencer. Also, the delay is really dirty sounding... but if you like lofi sounds, it's great. In addition to normal delay sounds, try some faster (shorter) delay times with longer feedback. See whether you can dial something in that fits with what you're playing. That's my Minilogue advice🤣. In a few hours, I'll see how different yours is😂🤪
Korg are great at funky little cost effective synths. They have a great line-up at the moment. I'm wondering if it's getting to the time for korg to release a new flagship as the Kronos has been with us for a long time now. I personally love the compact range including the new King korg. I wound love them to release a Karma in the same format as it is one of my favourite keyboards and still use mine today. Cheers Woody. Great video as usual
You could make a whole episode on the use of the color black for musical instruments. It just doesn't make sense from an ergonomic point of view. Music instruments are often used in a dark environment and try to find a specific knob you don't use that often. Most DJ controllers are black. When Pioneer or InMusic offer a white version of their dj gear it is always a special edition and they sell out in a minute. Technically, black plastic was used to stop degradation of plastic through UV radiation. But lots of instruments have an aluminium front plate. Roland had plenty of silver groove gear. It is all black now. In marketing they say that black is less related to opinions than other colors, certainly in markets where customers are in majority male. Still, it is stupid. The only instruments I can handle without switching on 1000 lights are an akai s1100, the x7000, the old MPCs.
I think the original Minilogue has the best looks, but the XD has the most versatility due to the extra features. I wish we could get an XD in the silver chassis, maybe just a slightly darker color.
I love the red - black keys scheme, but don't adivice anithing at all. I find more relevant the (bad) ergonomics of the black panel you mentioned, and the extra features of the extended version. Can't say if the special preset set may worth the differences with the extended version.
I loved the original Minilogue and its timeless design, but didn't fancy the filter as it thinned out the frequencies as you open the filter with the resonance cranked up. The xd had a completely different filter and sounded way more in your face. Yet I still miss the orginal. The mono mode was great and never made it to the xd. A real shame
I had one for 3 months at the beginning of the plandemic when they were on sale for $1300. I was lucky to be able to return it. I thought it sounded like dog bollocks.
Great video, as expected Woody, with some great music too. Personally, I would suggest you return it and exchange it for the Monologue module version, which takes up less space and you can play it with one of your bigger keyboards, and have proper pitch and mod wheels. Good luck, whatever you decide.
I would probably exchange it for the regular version, but the colour scheme has some goth appeal to it from a visual point of view when used on stage. It wouldn’t look out of place in a Welle Erdball style act either. I don’t know if that was the intend behind the colour scheme but I can see it being useful there for it’s visual style.
Woody - nice demo. I appreciate your opinions and really enjoy watching you go though gear (especially gear that I don't own like the Yamaha Genos2 LOVE those videos) I personally really DO like the look of this synth. I think the red looks cool, personally I would have LOVED it if they did the whole notes RED, and the sharps//flats black... If you have ever checked out any of my videos you probably know I have a soft spot for Red White and Black haha. Anyway keep up the great work!
I use to have the Minilogue OG and sold it and have the XD now but have to say they have different sound and filters and with the Original minilogue you can pass audio through it and not so with the XD. I love the XD but will get the Minilogue again.
Great video Woody! I have been thinking about trying other combinations out like Rhodes and a bass synth. I'm trying to decide which Bass synth to try. I want something that can emulate Herbie Hancocks sound on Chamelion or something phat and funky with some nice glide. Let me know if you have other recommendations
I LOVE the color scheme. But then, I love the red of the Behringer Neutron, too. Maybe I like red. I may buy this, just not for the bass. I don't have a polyphonic synth yet. This would seem to be a good starter polyphonic synth. The Pro-800 from Behringer would be cheaper, but I'm not sure it sounds better.
Okay, you asked. I don't see a problem with the colors of it. No, it's not normal back and white keys, but when I play, I don't look at the color of the keys to see where my fingers are. It most certainly will stand out in your rig, that's for sure (for those who can see it), but if it makes the sounds you want, and you can play it properly without the need to discern keys by their color, I don't really see what difference it makes. My two cents, for what it's worth
I was pretty annoyed that they didn’t make the presets available to those of us with the original Minilogue. Although after hearing the first 10, it makes me realize that most of them wouldn’t be to my taste anyway. And while I’m generally a fan of more interesting color schemes than the original Minilogue, I personally much prefer it over what they did with the bass. I wish I could’ve gotten the Minilogue in the color schemes of the Monologue.
I guess you say it like a "monologue" but with "mini" in the begining ;-) I love the color theme and the reflective drawings? I have the minilogue xd pearl white that I love also. This one is an absolute Yeah for me. Anyway you can play it through a master keyboard. This is a nice video, and as always with beautiful music. I admire your skills. Take care Woody.
I kinda like the look of this i wouldnt want all my instruments to look like this but in this case its nice but if i were buying i would just get the regular Minilogue.
I'd keep it myself - I like the red/black keys. It definitely does the job it was designed for musically. Aesthetically it's a work of art and a talking point. But, if you can't stand looking at it, then you're probably not going to play it ...
I think the red and black keys would be potentially cool in a live rig where they were visible to the audience-maybe with an angled stand or something. But you clearly don’t like them, so don’t force it!
Artificial barriers like soft-locking patches to a product that is identical to other models in the same series shows how little Korg are innovating their products.
But does the minilogue bass have the secret video game like the other ones? I actually haven't seen if it has the easter egg, the other ones have different games
this i thing can get grimy and i love it.. check out "minilogue bass - Devonwho plays & talks about his designed sounds" he can make anything sound good tho
Strange they decided to do the regular minilogue the " bass" model when the xd would be more suitable for that.....probably it's a marketing decision to boost the sales of the older brother....
In my life getting of original and good items, was often tainted with regret. But I am a bit of a hoarder crossed with a sentimental fool. Red like for the wine could be an acquired taste ;-) Put it away for a week or two, then take it back, you 'll see what you think of it. Or use a wise decision trick like ...flipping a coin :-)
Kind of cool...I got a MPC2 all in black...Love it though. You are posting great content and love watching your videos. Always look forward to the next one.
@@WoodyPianoShack I get you but I don’t think so. The Bass is a special edition and there’s not many for sale second hand, in fact I’ve not personally seen one here in the UK and I’m always on Facebook marketplace trying to find a bargain lol. There’s always loads of OG minilogues for sale. Some as cheap as £250. I think there’s always someone who’d prefer the special edition. Although nothing is certain, tbh I don’t think the minilogue bass was Korg’s best ever idea.
The knobs feel cheap. I have some of them in my PA4X and it's a shame because the Pa4x was the flagship arranger in the previous generation. If you really like the sound of the Minilogue you should sent it back and buy the module version instead, and by doing thart you will also get rid of the cheap keybed (because KORG use very poor keybed for their entry level synths) and remote control the Minilogue Module from your Pa5X or even the Bass station 2 (I sold it 3 months ago and I know the keybed is great, sadly only 37 keys).
i don't have any issue with keys, they feel fine for minis. alternatively i would be playing it dawless with keystep which is no better. also the knobs feel good for a cheap synth, they are chassis mounted to top panel and not just sticking up from the circuit board. interesting comment, thanks for posting.
honestly, i would have taken this just as it is but with inverse keys, like all the white keys are black and vice versa. i think the red flat and sharp keys are terrible
I dont hate the look of the keyboard. I hate the size. Three octaves is kind of Ok on a monosynth, but on a polysynth, it's as useful as a 3-inch penis. Better than nothing maybe, but frustrating and not much fun. But Korg seems to love this form factor, putting it on the WaveState, Op6 and ModWave as well/ All of which are polyphonic.
I agree, but the ordinary minilogues definitely have a different sound than the XD. The XD tends to sound like the Prologue while the OG Minilogue has its own character. The OG definitely sounds thinner than the XD, but the filter on it has a 4 pole/2 pole switch.
I am completely lost on the idea of buying a bass synthesizer when you can make 99% of the bass sounds on a regularly synth or some free VST's without the $500-$600 extra spend. I have listened carefully to the minilogue bass sounds and they are nice but nothing special and similar to standard bass presets on regular DCO/VCO synths and any VST by Rona fed. Free. Or others.
I understand, what I really meant is that most synths can get similar bass sounds plus the synth features, so why buy something just dedicated just as a bass synth. @@WoodyPianoShack
Korg Minilogue was a brain child of Tats. It was his baby. After Tats moved along, other guys started to milk his ideas, re-releasing and adding stuff... almost none of it was really good. Minilogue Bass is one of them. The whole idea to make a bass version is pretty bad coz this was the exact department where Minilogue had a weak spot.... Minilogue is a synth for pop-rock leads, not the knob twisting lfo bass monster. The whole campaign fro minilogue should have been a collaboration with pop-songwriters, not pandering to electronic brady bunch.
Sounds brilliant, could easily spend hours fiddling around with it but i agree with you about the keys , looks crap and probably not good on a dark stage too, brilliant upload Woody 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
If your fixation is on the colour scheme, I think you missed the mark. Add to that you are paying extra for it, quite sad really. IMHO not interested in the slightest. Thanks for the video.
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As they say at the pub: "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder" :) I have always loved this edition with the red keys, I think it is a bloody beauty! :) Hope to get it one day :)
I think the color scheme is amazing! Woulda looked cheezy with regular reversed keys'
Oh my god keep it, the red keys actually look great!
The Minilogue Bass has the same filter as the original Minilogue, and that filter loses all bass when you turn up the resonance.
The Minilogue XD on the other hand has a different filter and it does not loose bass when you turn up the resonance. So I find it puzzling that Korg took the filter that loses all its bass and put that one into a "bass version" of the Minilogue ...
yeah i noticed that bass rolloff, but if it was good enough for the minimoog...
I quite like the look of it. If nothing else, it looks _different_ and that's always worth something in my book. In fact, I've put it on my wishlist at Thomann. Having said that, though, I don't have that much space for an extra keyboard, even a small keyboard, so don't expect it to arrive at my place any time soon.
As an ax edge owner i love the shadow the edge-hog colour scheme!
As I previously stated, I like the Minilogue Bass design. I know, I know; it's a strange look. But I like the red/black look. It reminds me of wearing a red tie with a black shirt. I dig it.
I think you should send it to me, Woody! I'll happily take it off your hands!
mostly a lot of love in the comments for the redblack look so must just be me. i'll swap it for an XD when I'm done, you have one? :)
I'll guess the shocking truth is it's not that great for bass? My favorite bass sound on it is the filter - crank the resonance and lower the cutoff, set filter tracking to 100%, and you can play the filter. Try the 12 db vs 24 db filter (switch back and forth).
When adding in some oscillators, for bass, it helps to be in unison mode or mono mode. Switch back and forth to hear the difference.
In poly voice mode, for pads, I like using an external chorus pedal to widen and fatten up the sound.
To me, the Minilogue sounds best in duo voice mode. It's like unison but you can play 2 notes at a time. If you switch to unison mode, make sure to adjust the voice spread to taste (the parameter knob in the voice mode section of the front panel).
The motion sequencer can be used as part of the patch - it can make up for only having 1 LFO that's limited to 3 destinations... so, learn how to use the motion sequencer. Also, the delay is really dirty sounding... but if you like lofi sounds, it's great. In addition to normal delay sounds, try some faster (shorter) delay times with longer feedback. See whether you can dial something in that fits with what you're playing.
That's my Minilogue advice🤣. In a few hours, I'll see how different yours is😂🤪
wow, some pro level advice there, will re-read when it is time to dig into the synth, thanks
Korg are great at funky little cost effective synths. They have a great line-up at the moment. I'm wondering if it's getting to the time for korg to release a new flagship as the Kronos has been with us for a long time now. I personally love the compact range including the new King korg. I wound love them to release a Karma in the same format as it is one of my favourite keyboards and still use mine today. Cheers Woody. Great video as usual
Sounds: great. Colours: great. Swirly design: reminds me of early 2000s tribal tattoos or "tramp stamps".
Just reminds me of Gary Numan.
I actually quite like it.
You could make a whole episode on the use of the color black for musical instruments. It just doesn't make sense from an ergonomic point of view. Music instruments are often used in a dark environment and try to find a specific knob you don't use that often. Most DJ controllers are black. When Pioneer or InMusic offer a white version of their dj gear it is always a special edition and they sell out in a minute. Technically, black plastic was used to stop degradation of plastic through UV radiation. But lots of instruments have an aluminium front plate. Roland had plenty of silver groove gear. It is all black now. In marketing they say that black is less related to opinions than other colors, certainly in markets where customers are in majority male. Still, it is stupid. The only instruments I can handle without switching on 1000 lights are an akai s1100, the x7000, the old MPCs.
I think the original Minilogue has the best looks, but the XD has the most versatility due to the extra features. I wish we could get an XD in the silver chassis, maybe just a slightly darker color.
But if I remember correct, Minilogue XD doesn’t have full ADSR filter envelope, it’s only AD envelope and it’s a big no from me. :))
Whoa the mythical presets, red is fine, will distinguish it in a potential sea of normal colored keybeds
Keep it, I say. It makes a fine addition to the Shack and something you will probably get a lot of use out of over the next few years, at least.
I love the red - black keys scheme, but don't adivice anithing at all. I find more relevant the (bad) ergonomics of the black panel you mentioned, and the extra features of the extended version. Can't say if the special preset set may worth the differences with the extended version.
Didn't try but this should work. 1) Do sysex dump, edit device ID in header, load sysex dump. 2) Enjoy those patches without red sharps.
great suggestion, someone try this!
AKAI Mini has three colour versions, including black and red, so there must be a market for this kind of keyboard.
I loved the original Minilogue and its timeless design, but didn't fancy the filter as it thinned out the frequencies as you open the filter with the resonance cranked up. The xd had a completely different filter and sounded way more in your face. Yet I still miss the orginal. The mono mode was great and never made it to the xd. A real shame
seems like each one has its own pros and cons, i don't mind the resonance cutting the lows, it didn't do moog any harm :)
Most filters do this (unfortunately), even the Moog filter
Woody channels his inner Doug DeMuro in that intro.
I'd take a prologue 16 any day
I had one for 3 months at the beginning of the plandemic when they were on sale for $1300. I was lucky to be able to return it. I thought it sounded like dog bollocks.
I actually really love the look of this thing. Much more sexy than the standard Logues.
Great video, as expected Woody, with some great music too. Personally, I would suggest you return it and exchange it for the Monologue module version, which takes up less space and you can play it with one of your bigger keyboards, and have proper pitch and mod wheels. Good luck, whatever you decide.
thank you! i dig the pitch stick, but right! there is no mod wheel, never really paid attention to that.
My opinion: since you only intend to keep this temporarily, I say use it and when you are ready sell it and get an XD.
i like simple things and wonder if i actually would prefer the ML over the ML XD. we'll see!
I would probably exchange it for the regular version, but the colour scheme has some goth appeal to it from a visual point of view when used on stage. It wouldn’t look out of place in a Welle Erdball style act either. I don’t know if that was the intend behind the colour scheme but I can see it being useful there for it’s visual style.
Woody, I would exchange this Minilogue Bass for the Minilogue XD or its Module. You will be surprised! Good luck!
i aim to have them all eventually and keep my fav!
Woody - nice demo. I appreciate your opinions and really enjoy watching you go though gear (especially gear that I don't own like the Yamaha Genos2 LOVE those videos) I personally really DO like the look of this synth. I think the red looks cool, personally I would have LOVED it if they did the whole notes RED, and the sharps//flats black... If you have ever checked out any of my videos you probably know I have a soft spot for Red White and Black haha. Anyway keep up the great work!
i am not seeing too much of those colors, but you have a cool channel, great job!
@@WoodyPianoShack thanks Woody! That means a lot to me!! :) you just made my whole day bud!
Love the colour of this version and also the new inverted Minilogue XD that is coming out.
I use to have the Minilogue OG and sold it and have the XD now but have to say they have different sound and filters and with the Original minilogue you can pass audio through it and not so with the XD. I love the XD but will get the Minilogue again.
Great video Woody! I have been thinking about trying other combinations out like Rhodes and a bass synth. I'm trying to decide which Bass synth to try. I want something that can emulate Herbie Hancocks sound on Chamelion or something phat and funky with some nice glide. Let me know if you have other recommendations
The black looks great on the Minilogue! I prefer it over the OG look. Red and black keys however, I dont know...
I have its smaller brother, the Monologue. It's really fun to mess around with.
I like it I think it’s Purdy!❤
I added markers on the lines with a white paint marker
yeah, good idea that, but i'm too clumsy, short sighted and shaky to attempt that. i'd get smudgy paint all over the control panel!
Keep the bass edition, the keys are great looking... Wear sunglasses untill it grows on you
it's beautiful and sounds great! ty for the demo
I LOVE the color scheme. But then, I love the red of the Behringer Neutron, too. Maybe I like red.
I may buy this, just not for the bass. I don't have a polyphonic synth yet. This would seem to be a good starter polyphonic synth. The Pro-800 from Behringer would be cheaper, but I'm not sure it sounds better.
can you share the fabric presets? i have the regular version but i want to try the bass edition presets.
thank you and awesome video!!! new sub!!
Honestly I like how it looks, but I would have preferred if they went all black on the keys. That would have been even more striking!
I like the red keys, what's your price on selling it once you're done with it?
i will only sell in sweden, and this thing might be a keeper, well the siver version anyway :)
@@WoodyPianoShack Once you get the silver one, it'll be so normal and boring that you'll want this one back :)
@@WoodyPianoShack Oh! So your USA viewers are chopped liver? LOL 😆. Why not give it to a loyal viewer? don't geographically discriminate!!!
100 percent with you... like the swirls hate black and red keys. love the opening tune BTW ... what is it?
just an improv, thanks!
10:54 you was playing a motif from a tune but I can’t remember what it’s called, but I wanna hear it again
spoiler alert: its just a classic minilogue with a weird paint job. way to go korg 😂
Okay, you asked. I don't see a problem with the colors of it. No, it's not normal back and white keys, but when I play, I don't look at the color of the keys to see where my fingers are. It most certainly will stand out in your rig, that's for sure (for those who can see it), but if it makes the sounds you want, and you can play it properly without the need to discern keys by their color, I don't really see what difference it makes. My two cents, for what it's worth
good opinions, thx!
Awaiting review of KORG Keystage 49 i
I was pretty annoyed that they didn’t make the presets available to those of us with the original Minilogue. Although after hearing the first 10, it makes me realize that most of them wouldn’t be to my taste anyway. And while I’m generally a fan of more interesting color schemes than the original Minilogue, I personally much prefer it over what they did with the bass. I wish I could’ve gotten the Minilogue in the color schemes of the Monologue.
I guess you say it like a "monologue" but with "mini" in the begining ;-) I love the color theme and the reflective drawings? I have the minilogue xd pearl white that I love also. This one is an absolute Yeah for me. Anyway you can play it through a master keyboard. This is a nice video, and as always with beautiful music. I admire your skills. Take care Woody.
It’s log as in analogue of course!
@@andywatts8654 or log as in the tree. lol ! or analol !
I like the red keys personally.
I kinda like the look of this i wouldnt want all my instruments to look like this but in this case its nice but if i were buying i would just get the regular Minilogue.
ill buy it from you...... its just stunning.....
i love the black and red keys
I'd keep it myself - I like the red/black keys. It definitely does the job it was designed for musically. Aesthetically it's a work of art and a talking point.
But, if you can't stand looking at it, then you're probably not going to play it ...
Who did your hair? Looking pretty suave.
have not had a cut for months at this time!
I think the red and black keys would be potentially cool in a live rig where they were visible to the audience-maybe with an angled stand or something. But you clearly don’t like them, so don’t force it!
woody, can i just say mate, the music and videography is TOP NOTCH, keep up the good work fella
your comment means a lot to me, cheers!
Never liked inverted keyboards... but quite like it in red!
Artificial barriers like soft-locking patches to a product that is identical to other models in the same series shows how little Korg are innovating their products.
Well… I wouldn’t call a 4-voice 2-osc synth innovative to begin which. It would be innovative in 1982…
Woody, it's gorgeous. Keep it!
But does the minilogue bass have the secret video game like the other ones? I actually haven't seen if it has the easter egg, the other ones have different games
i bet it has the exact same os software, i must try that!
@@WoodyPianoShack I haven't found any videos of it, you might be the first if you record it!
Who is singing in the track where you show the synth?
3:25
@@russ254 Thanks I must have missed that.
Don’t look at me, I’ve got a reverse keys Poly 800.
nice! i got no issue with reverse keys!
I like it. I'm sure the designer took no inspiration at all from Arturia Minis. Any ressemblance would be coincidence.
funny ! I'm for the opposite !
I love the red keys and can't stand the tatoo-like drawing on the top panel.
Anyway it sounds really great !! amazing
@1:00 when you hold it like that you can see it's a plastic toy. I'll stick with my SH-2.
Looks beautiful, but I don‘t need neither this nor the regular version.
11:00 Papa's got a Brand New Pigbag 😆
carrying that around already makes you look younger...more appealing to the younger music crowd
Chixdiggit.
keeper then! :)
You think it's hideous. I think it's red. Great videos Woody. Sound Woody. It's about sound.
rad and red!
Really great demo and info Woody!
this i thing can get grimy and i love it.. check out "minilogue bass - Devonwho plays & talks about his designed sounds" he can make anything sound good tho
Strange they decided to do the regular minilogue the " bass" model when the xd would be more suitable for that.....probably it's a marketing decision to boost the sales of the older brother....
right, weird choice of name mainly i think
It's an illogical version to get in touch with 😅 Thanks Woody 🙌
I love the look!
In my life getting of original and good items, was often tainted with regret. But I am a bit of a hoarder crossed with a sentimental fool. Red like for the wine could be an acquired taste ;-) Put it away for a week or two, then take it back, you 'll see what you think of it. Or use a wise decision trick like ...flipping a coin :-)
Kind of cool...I got a MPC2 all in black...Love it though. You are posting great content and love watching your videos. Always look forward to the next one.
much appreciated, cheers!
+1 for the red keys.
Did you buy your Minilogue from a catalogue? Pronunciation solved!
haha, very smart!
It's a beauty.
XD is better synth but you’d probably be best keeping the bass over the OG. If nothing else the Bass will be worth more when you sell it.
i was thinking about that, or i might find it harder to find a buyer...
@@WoodyPianoShack I get you but I don’t think so. The Bass is a special edition and there’s not many for sale second hand, in fact I’ve not personally seen one here in the UK and I’m always on Facebook marketplace trying to find a bargain lol. There’s always loads of OG minilogues for sale. Some as cheap as £250. I think there’s always someone who’d prefer the special edition. Although nothing is certain, tbh I don’t think the minilogue bass was Korg’s best ever idea.
Minilogue Darth Vader Edition!
The knobs feel cheap. I have some of them in my PA4X and it's a shame because the Pa4x was the flagship arranger in the previous generation. If you really like the sound of the Minilogue you should sent it back and buy the module version instead, and by doing thart you will also get rid of the cheap keybed (because KORG use very poor keybed for their entry level synths) and remote control the Minilogue Module from your Pa5X or even the Bass station 2 (I sold it 3 months ago and I know the keybed is great, sadly only 37 keys).
i don't have any issue with keys, they feel fine for minis. alternatively i would be playing it dawless with keystep which is no better. also the knobs feel good for a cheap synth, they are chassis mounted to top panel and not just sticking up from the circuit board. interesting comment, thanks for posting.
XD FOR THE WIN!!
honestly, i would have taken this just as it is but with inverse keys, like all the white keys are black and vice versa. i think the red flat and sharp keys are terrible
that's the only problem with it, yes
Definitely yea.
6:04 Maybe some "goth" harpsichord players will dig that, who knows :)
I dont hate the look of the keyboard. I hate the size. Three octaves is kind of Ok on a monosynth, but on a polysynth, it's as useful as a 3-inch penis. Better than nothing maybe, but frustrating and not much fun. But Korg seems to love this form factor, putting it on the WaveState, Op6 and ModWave as well/ All of which are polyphonic.
@geoffk777 A 3-inch penis will also do the job - with a bit of imagination ;-)
But you are right, I don't dig the smaller keys much.
I vote Dope!
Wow yur good with the mono lines
I think you'll probably keep this Korg minilog, rather than getting the correct one.
Nice colors for me :)
The Minilogue XD is better.
Different instrument
I agree, but the ordinary minilogues definitely have a different sound than the XD. The XD tends to sound like the Prologue while the OG Minilogue has its own character. The OG definitely sounds thinner than the XD, but the filter on it has a 4 pole/2 pole switch.
The OG sounds better and has a mojo that the XD somehow lost.
I am completely lost on the idea of buying a bass synthesizer when you can make 99% of the bass sounds on a regularly synth or some free VST's without the $500-$600 extra spend. I have listened carefully to the minilogue bass sounds and they are nice but nothing special and similar to standard bass presets on regular DCO/VCO synths and any VST by Rona fed. Free. Or others.
it is the hands-on controls that you are paying for over vsts and other synths, not the sounds which I agree are not particular extraordinary.
I understand, what I really meant is that most synths can get similar bass sounds plus the synth features, so why buy something just dedicated just as a bass synth. @@WoodyPianoShack
Korg Minilogue was a brain child of Tats. It was his baby. After Tats moved along, other guys started to milk his ideas, re-releasing and adding stuff... almost none of it was really good. Minilogue Bass is one of them. The whole idea to make a bass version is pretty bad coz this was the exact department where Minilogue had a weak spot.... Minilogue is a synth for pop-rock leads, not the knob twisting lfo bass monster. The whole campaign fro minilogue should have been a collaboration with pop-songwriters, not pandering to electronic brady bunch.
Tats came back to Korg years ago. He's head of Korg Berlin
@@Wagoo i know... the thing is that he is not at main Korg offices anymore and obviously not doing much currently
Yes, these red keys are terrible, I couldn't stand that in my studio, or hiden in a corner under a tarp with long MIDI and audio cables.
I call this one the Yakuza version lol
minilogue Bass is an expensive color variation model. The black chassis and keyboard are dusty and requires frequent cleaning.
Sounds brilliant, could easily spend hours fiddling around with it but i agree with you about the keys , looks crap and probably not good on a dark stage too, brilliant upload Woody 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
thanks for dropping by ak!
Woody, you'll have to channel your inner Stevie Wonder and play it with your eyes closed. Or wearing very dark glasses.
now that there is some solid advice!
Like the colour scheme - nice to stand out on stage… but not impressed with the presets….
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If your fixation is on the colour scheme, I think you missed the mark. Add to that you are paying extra for it, quite sad really. IMHO not interested in the slightest. Thanks for the video.
minologue - rhymes with moog 😂
Darn! Beat me to it :)
minilooooooog