We wanted to deliver a next-generation analog synthesizer for a new generation of musicians new to analog synthesis. That dream was realized in the development of the minilogue, which instantly made the analog synthesizer approachable.
In addition to emphasizing the same real analog sound and joy of controlling an electronic musical instrument offered by the original minilogue, the minilogue xd newly adds a digital multi-engine, effects, a powered-up sequencer, and micro tuning functionality, further expanding the possibilities for sound design and performance potential.minilogue xd is a fitting addition to the original groundbreaking minilogue. Analog synthesizer circuit that shatters expectations for its class Four-voice polyphonic analog synthesis. The analog synthesizer circuit of the minilogue, whose genuine analog sound had a huge impact on the synth world, has been further developed for the minilogue xd.
Voice structure of minilogue xd is 2VCO + MULTI ENGINE, 1VCF, 2EG, 1VCA, and 1LFO. In addition to the distinctive circuits found in the series, such as wave shaping to shape the overtones of the oscillator and a sync/ring switch, there's also cross modulation, a sharp two-pole filter, and a drive switch that adds thickness and drives signal into minilogue xd’s filter. Every parameter has been tuned in detail based on what musicians want out of their synth. The sounds range from the warm pads typical of analog to fat basses and crisp lead sounds, covering every situation.
Of course, programs that you create can also be saved in the unit. Out of the box, minilogue xd comes loaded with 200 presets, and a total of 500 programs can be saved.
The additional sound design possibilities of digital sound are delivered by the multi-engine that's provided as a third oscillator in addition to the two analog VCOs. This engine, which is equipped with three different types of sound generator (noise, VPM, and user slot) lets you take advantage of a sonic character that's different than analog, and use it at the same time as the analog engine, infinitely expanding the potential of hybrid sound design.
User oscillators allow you to load your own oscillator programs that you created or obtained via the internet. There are 16 user slots, as well as one type of morphing wavetable oscillator provided as a preset.
The four voice modes were selected for the minilogue xd.
- POLY: The minilogue xd operates as a four-voice polyphonic synth. - UNISON: The unit operates as a monophonic synth, with the four voices working in unison. - CHORD: Chords are produced using one to four voices. - ARP / LATCH: (ARP) Provides an arpeggiator with up to four voices that can also be used while the sequencer is running / (LATCH) Switches latch on or off.
A voice mode depth knob is also provided, which applies a corresponding effect for each mode.
- POLY: Turning the knob toward the right switches to DUO mode and deepens the detune. - UNISON: Turning the knob toward the right deepens the detune. - CHORD: Selects mono or chord type. - ARP / LATCH: (ARP) Selects the arpeggiator type.
CHARACTERISTICS
Keyboard
37-keys (Slim-key, velocity sensitive)
Sound Generation
Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User)
Maximum Polyphony
4 voices
Programs
500 voices (more than 200 preload, 300 user programs).
Each program provides a program sort function that includes voice mode settings.
Favorite function built in.
Voice Mode
4 (POLY, UNISON, CHORD, ARP / LATCH).
The VOICE MODE DEPTH setting allows different parameters to be varied for each mode.
Sequencer
16-step polyphonic sequencer
Motion sequence can be used on up to four parameters
