- Power on<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Power off<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Navigating the Korg minilogue XD<\/strong><\/a>
- External connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Working with the minilogue XD<\/strong><\/a>
- Create & saving a program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Creating and saving a sequence<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nminilogue XD power sequence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To get the best performance possible, it\u2019s recommended to follow a specific power-up sequence. Doing so improperly may shorten the life of your speakers. Follow these steps for the proper power sequence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power on<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Connect the power supply from the synth into an available outlet.<\/li>
- Connect output devices like speakers, but make sure that the volume is turned down.<\/li>
- Press and hold the power button until you see the minilogue logo displayed on the screen, then let go. \u201cTuning\u201d will display for approximately 10 seconds before you can begin playing.<\/li>
- Turn the volume of the minilogue and external outputs up to the desired level.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Power off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Turn the volume of all outputs down, then turn them off. <\/li>
- Press and hold the power switch until the display turns off.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Why does it have to tune?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the minilogue XD is an analog synthesizer, the internal circuits need to warm up and calibrate before you can start playing.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNavigating the Korg minilogue XD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The minilogue has four primary sections, all of which affect the overall program (patch) and sequence. You can also access more functions while in EDIT or SEQUENCER mode. For a full list of functions, visit the parameter list<\/strong><\/a> located in the Korg minilogue manual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Master controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Synthesis controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Effects<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Sequencer<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSections of the Minilogue XD. Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMaster controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This section will make changes to the master controls such as the volume, portamento, tempo of the sequence, and octave and voice changes.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSynthesis controls<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the primary section to alter the overall sound of the program (patch). It\u2019s comprised of oscillators, a mixer, and filter as well as envelopes.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nEffects<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effects will add modulation, delay, and reverb to the program. For a full list of all effects, visit the Korg minilogue Effects List in the Korg minilogue manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSequencer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this section, you can record and edit both patches and control changes like changing the filter\u2019s resonance.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat’s the minilogue XD’s Multi Engine function?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Multi Engine is an independent digital oscillator that can be used with the analog oscillators or on its own. You also can save and load sound generator presets as well. For a full list of options, visit the Korg minilogue Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nExternal connections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minilogue XD It has quite a few ports on the back of it, allowing you to connect external devices such as additional sequencers, sound modules, and footswitches. Learn more about external connections in the Korg minilogue manual<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Main outputs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Footswitch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
- CV ports<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Sync<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- MIDI connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- USB<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nminilogue XD external connections<\/em>. Click to enlarge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMain outputs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are where you\u2019ll connect external speakers and headphones. The headphones will output the same signal as the main outs.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFootswitch<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connect either a damper pedal or pedal switch to this port. Korg recommends using the DS-1H sustain pedal<\/a> or the PS-3 Footswitch<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCV ports<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connect up to two external devices that have CV<\/a> outputs to control certain parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSync<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connect external sequencers via the sync jacks on the device. Make sure to use stereo cables!
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMIDI connections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou can connect the minilogue XD with external MIDI devices such as keyboard or drum machines.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nUSB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nConnecting a minilogue XD to a computer via the USB port will turn it into a MIDI controller for use within your DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWorking with the minilogue XD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Creating and saving a program<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can create a program (patch) in a few ways: either editing an existing one or building one from scratch. Once you\u2019re happy with the program you created, you can then save it to one of the 200 user slots available. Follow these steps to create a program. Don\u2019t forget to check out the Korg minilogue manual<\/a> to learn more about the program architecture, as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAVE OFTEN! <\/strong>After you have created the sound you want, make sure to save, or else it will be removed if turning the unit off or switching to a different program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edit the current preset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turn the Program\/Value <\/strong>to select the preset, then use the knobs in the Synthesis Controls<\/em> <\/strong>section to alter the sound.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCreate a new preset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Press and hold the SHIFT <\/strong>button and press PLAY <\/strong>to enter Panel Load<\/strong>. Use the knobs in the Synthesis Controls <\/em>section to alter the sound.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSave a preset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press the WRITE <\/strong>button to enter Write Mode. <\/li>
- Use the Program\/Value <\/strong>knob to select the patch number slot you want to save, and then press Write to save it. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCreating and saving a sequence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two ways to record a sequence; real-time or step recording. You can record four motion sequences (switch and knob changes<\/em>) as well. Once they\u2019re recorded, you can go back and edit them to fine-tune the performance. For a full list of edit options, visit the Sequence Edit mode list<\/strong><\/a> located in the Korg minilogue manual. Follow these steps to create and record a sequence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Real-time recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press the PLAY <\/strong>button, then press the REC <\/strong>button to start recording.<\/li>
- Start performing, then press the REC <\/strong>button to stop. If you need to restart, press the REC <\/strong>button again.<\/li>
- Press the PLAY <\/strong>button to complete the recording.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press the REC <\/strong>button to enter Step Rec <\/strong>mode. <\/li>
- Press one key at a time to trigger that step. The step button which is flashing is the step you\u2019re currently on. Once finished, step recording will automatically stop.<\/li>
- Press PLAY <\/strong>to preview. If you need to remove a step, press that step button, so its light goes dark.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMotion recording<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Press the PLAY <\/strong>button, then press MOTION MODE.<\/strong><\/li>
- Press the REC <\/strong>button to begin real-time recording, then move the knobs and switches you\u2019d like. You can only record up to four changes; anything more will give you a \u201cMotion Full\u201d error.<\/li>
- Once the sequence has finished, the motion recording will automatically stop.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Press the REC <\/strong>button to begin real-time recording, then move the knobs and switches you\u2019d like. You can only record up to four changes; anything more will give you a \u201cMotion Full\u201d error.<\/li>
- Start performing, then press the REC <\/strong>button to stop. If you need to restart, press the REC <\/strong>button again.<\/li>
- Use the Program\/Value <\/strong>knob to select the patch number slot you want to save, and then press Write to save it. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Footswitch<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
- Synthesis controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Master controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Creating and saving a sequence<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Working with the minilogue XD<\/strong><\/a>
- Power off<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>