Kraft Music - Korg microKORG XL Demo with Rich Formidoni

[AlexisNembrode]

can these patches be accomplished on the R3 as well?

[JulianoKotyMusic]

can you program customized sythns in Reason (or any other software) to play back on the microkorg xl?

[Vincent2Cent]

@kraftmusic Has the microkorg XL more (and better) features than the original microkorg?

[kailsdkitten]

how would you go about adding a drum track to that? obviously a drum machine must be used, but can you connect them to add effects to the drums?

[NOSFERATUalu]

nice video thanks for the demo!

[AmazingShortbus]

@kraftmusic what are the differences between the Microkorg and the Microkorg XL?

[Cmash54]

@kraftmusic

I'm interested in getting a mikroKORG XL, but I'm not too sure which audio device to choose. Could you please tell me the name of the speakers that are used in this video?

[kraftmusic]

@Cmash54

I believe we used M-Audio BX5A powered monitors for this video. Any powered speakers or even a home stereo system will work just fine. Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

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[hotnovel]

@kraftmusic what preset is the first one?

[D34DP00LGUY]

@kraftmusic Hey, I've played keyboard a while and have been toying with the idea of getting a synthesizer (I'm very in to Electronica) anyway... For someone who doesn't have a lot experience with synthesizers, would this be a good place to start? Cheers :)

[kraftmusic]

@D34DP00LGUY

Sure thing! The microKORG has great hands-on controls for learning how to tweak a synth, plus it's not too expensive. Great sound quality as well. Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

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[D34DP00LGUY]

@kraftmusic Sorry forgot to ask, is there any other official retailers (other than Amazon.co.uk) for the UK? I feel £330.00 is quite steep...

[NecroNudistt]

Gracias por tu orientación Nicolás Copano

[bearodactyl808]

hey can you plug the microkorg into fruity loops and record over beats made as a midi controller?

[Move2theRight]

Does this synth take a sustain pedal or do you set it to sustain notes?

[ChristLivin]

i like the voice a 1:07 the most

[ChristLivin]

do you guys know if this korg has good effects for a church band cause were looking for a synth board and were interested in this board.

[evilsnakes1]

...hi, can I use the keyboard to play sounds on the microkorg? I know that the keys are smaller than normal, but I want to be able to play the sounds inside the synthesizer part. Can the keyboard do that?

Also, can the microphone be detached from the microkorg so that I can store it in the closet when I am not using it? I need it to go on the top shelf in the closet. Can I do that?

Lastly, do the knobs on the synth part rotate in both directions? I need to be able to go both ways.

Thx.

[kiwiarmada138]

ive got a normal mk but im contemplating upgrading love the patches more on that one

[ferox965]

i;m interested in this-can you get a rhode and b3 sound? i'm always looking for a mellotron (symphony in the box sound used by black sabbath for example) i take it this is ideal for home recording....

[Rezo4000]

I really dig the sound at 0:35, can anyone tell me which patch that is and is it also available for the regular microkorg?

[TheCrackerBrony]

the fact that you can change presets on the pc makes me want to buy this so badly, im good with software synths and being able to program a synth sound and take it wherever i want is just awesome

[AndySarvis]

I really want one of these but my fingers are huge..

[NECTIK900]

@kraftmusic can you record singing and rapping in this microphone?

[kraftmusic]

@NECTIK900

Hi,

The built-in mic is only used with the on-board vocoder...this unit cannot record audio. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.

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Dave McCullough

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[2009korte]

hi rich , thanks for ur passionate showdown of this synth, i had bought it, and me and me friends are having so much fun jamming around it as its the centre our jamming sessions. thanks again for ur work bro

[AFragileSpell]

I so want this :o

[RobinPM100]

COOL - BUT, do i have to buy external REPRO SYSTEM or DOES IT HAVE SOUND repro directly in it????

I want to hear the sound directly from it - like in every cheap keyboard, is that possible??

[kraftmusic]

@RobinPM100

Hi, thanks for your interest. The microKORG XL does not feature internal speakers...you'll have to connect to an external sound system, amplifier, or just plug in headphones. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

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[TheTrella]

Question: Do you know if it's possible to plug the microKORG xl into a boss micro br-80?

[kraftmusic]

@TheTrella

Sure! Just take the line outputs of the microKORG Xl and run them into the line inputs of the micro BR80. You'll need a cable that goes from 1/8 inch stereo to dual 1/4 inch mono. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[AlexisNembrode]

Rich does seem much more excited on the original Microkorg demo, so I think im gonna go ahead and go old school :D nice demo!

[simonlegrec]

EXCELLENTTTTTTT

[bugabugaman]

question: does the vocoder-mic do the same function as a talkbox?

[kraftmusic]

Not exactly. A talk box can sound a little like a vocoder, but they operate differently. A vocoder basically uses the signal from a mic to filter a synth sound, giving the sound of synthesized human speech. A guitar talk box uses the guitarist's mouth as a filter by sending sound through a plastic tube. This shaped sound is picked up and amplifier by a microphone. Feel free to contact me with any other questions.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[bugabugaman]

@kraftmusic Thank you so much for the reply, cheers!

[donjo214]

if u purchase one does it has a free computer software or  i will have to buy one?

[2009korte]

/watch?v=fkn2mJ2Wow8&feature=m­h_lolz&list=HL1311693408

no effects were used ...

[Schafeo]

is it possible to put away the vocoder-mic? 

[kraftmusic]

@Schafeo

Hi,

Yes the vocoder mic can be removed from the microKORG XL. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

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[Schafeo]

@kraftmusic

thx for your response :)

[irongrind]

sell me one¡

[owenw871]

hi, the keys on the new XL do they have the same feel as the original? as i found the original harder than i thought would be when i saw one erlier, thanks, any preferances on model?

[freddrogoterrance]

This was really informative, thanks :)

[primus1primus1]

Does this have onbaord FX? (delay Reverb etc) and is tat what i'm hearing - or is there a hidden processing unit somewhere?

Thanks

[RageicaNiels]

but can it synthesize the synth sound? lol

[mrmoosedoctor]

So in anyones opinion, which is overall better, the microkorg or the microkorg xl? i'm getting either one or the other in a few months and would love to know which one is better overall. i love the step arpeggiator being right there in the microkorg, but the 16 band vocoder of the xl. the original is also way cooler looking haha :( oh gosh what to do!!!!

[Kevtron9000]

Hey how on earth are you making those awesome sounds from 2:30-2:40 I have been trying to get it to do that and cannot!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

[asiatiutii]

HI.how i can connect togheter korg esx 1 sd and microkorg xl.Thanks

[Suuhlem]

I just realized i have those speakers to!!!

[clonedike]

Great demo. One complaint: I'm a big vocoder fan, and he barely spends any time on it. I wanted to hear something where you can actually understand what the voice is saying, like in 70s funk classics.

[risonhighmer]

Does it support MIDI through it's USB port?

[TwiztidJuggalo04999]

how would you record the sounds from the microkorg xl on computer?

[DonMylord13]

Yeah, I really love KORG!!! Professional musicians choice it becouse these keyboards are STRONGEST LIKE AN WAR TANK ready to combat!!! Extreme hard, and quality, I am crazy here waiting the oportunity to buy my own PA 800 (Arranger). But the only autorized dealer here are so bad! "Pride" is the name of this enterprise here in Brazil that made our life impossible to buy KORG products! We just can't afford those prices so high, they are being prevails!!! The PA 50 HERE cost almost 3000 bucks!

[thechileano]

hi i just bought a new one and i cant use my vocoder when i try to speak nothing sounds. could it be that the mic dosent work? what im i doing wrong

[kraftmusic]

Are you pressing down keys while speaking into the mic? The microKORG vocoder won't activate unless you are playing keys on the keyboard. Hope this helps!

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[Spodlude]

@thechileano Theres a switch on the back, it switches between mic and line input, i had the same issue :), also turn up the little volume knob next to it

[keisern]

@thechileano Did you adjust the mic level on the back of the synth? There's a small lever there that adjusts the volume of the microphone. Had the same problem myself, you just need to up the volume a bit. And of course, you need to hold down some keys to hear the sound.

[futureman]

Can you use the microkorg as a midi controller in reason?

[SOADafi]

I got one of these recently, and I already love it, even though I am not one to love house/rave music, the vintage settings are just what I need

[IMaiden89]

@SOADafi are the small keys annoying??

[21Placebo]

Does this have pretty much the same sounds as the 1st MicroKorg?

[idkfa94]

Are all the sounds being played in this video factory presets (no tweaks)?

[MultiClaudia666]

very nice keyboard  I like it very much.

[KANGAshawn]

Can this synth record short loops? Like play a bass line, and then you play a lead over it? My Alesis Micron was capable of this, just curious. Thanks!

[PatrickProduction]

Can you record what you play into music files such mp3?

[kraftmusic]

Yes, but only by using the audio outputs of the keyboard. You'll need to take the audio outputs of the microKORG and plug them into audio inputs of your computer, audio interface, or soundcard. Then record digital audio using your favorite music production software. Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

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[MRbandofficial]

@kraftmusic It also has MIDI output for if you have a soft synth on your computer.

[SymbioticElementX]

Can the microKORG be recorded on Acid pro 9 software on pc with the USB midi cable?

[SystemOfAvenged]

what is the setup he has running into his laptop?

[kraftmusic]

Just a USB cable communicating with the MIDI editor/librarian software for the microKORG. This is free to any microKORG XL owner. Thanks!

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Dave McCullough

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[FORGODSAKEIDONTKNOW]

Can you use the microkorg with logic pro?

Also, can you use two different synths on logic to make up a song?

thanks :)

[saheltaja]

@tangofizz77 unfortunately, it doesn't. An arpeggiator, yes.

[goyankeez]

Can you name me some good LARGE sized synths for hardcore/trance/techno, all the best ones for these genres seem to be the really tiny ones which i dont want, thanks!

[Snoppgaffel]

Been searching around for an answer for a while, though, only got myself hints of an answer. Is the Microkorg XL ready for directplay through Cubase or a similiar program, giving you directsound from your PC speakers? (Maybe the sound editor software that comes with the synthesizer can do the same thing?)

[tangofizz77]

I CANT BELIVE IT! ITS GOT A BUILT IN SEQUENCER!? SOLD!

[xXKrazyLepreconXx]

someone, please make some kind of rich formidoni internet meme.

[tangofizz77]

@xXKrazyLepreconXx HAHAH

[broken13100]

which synth would you say is better for like trance/techno/hardcore music??

korg microkorg XL or

Korg R3? Please answer back

[kraftmusic]

These two synthesizers are very similar. The microKORG XL features mini keys, and the R3 features full size keys. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[samuszoomer]

This works with Reason right?

[kraftmusic]

The microKORG XL is fully compatible with any software sequencer or DAW software. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[teuntjuh987kolere]

what makes it better than the normal MicroKorg?

[slashy04]

@teuntjuh987kolere ITS SUPER SPECIAL AWESOME EXTREEM!!!!!

[kraftmusic]

Sure, the microKORG XL has 1/4 line outputs and a stereo headphone jack. The headphone level is controlled by the main volume knob. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[elfuginio]

hi, what about that tempo control? can you tweak it to exact "bpm" to sync the tempo of apregiator or delay with drum patterns from another sound source ? thanks for the answer Dave.

[KorgUSAVideos]

@elfuginio Yes, you can sync the tempo to external MIDI clock. This can affect the arpeggiator, effects, LFOs, etc.

[lvrsnvy]

do u have to use the software to do some deep tweaking or can u do it all on the three knobs..cause i heard the orig mk is good for live and the mkxl is kinda for recording studio...

[KorgUSAVideos]

@lvrsnvy You can do all the deep tweaking you need to from the knobs. There are VERY few things that the editor has that the keyboard itself doesn't (i.e. the "Randomize" button).

[waltdog177]

Dave, I am looking at buying either a microkorg xl or a Korg R3

just wondering, what is your opinion on which is better?

they both seem to sound great and i've had a play with both. i dont mind the small keys so that's not really a problem. I'd just like to know your opinion on which is better.

The sort of things i will be using it for is like rock music with synths, like 30 Seconds To Mars, Angels and Airwaves, Linkin Park type stuff.

Thanks for any help you're able to give :)

[MrJansen5]

hey! cool synth! does the XL have the same line-in as the original microkorg? is it still possible to run audio thru the XL and use it's effects on the incoming audio? that being asked, the original microkorg seems like it would be more flexible when using it's onboard fx on incoming audio, simply for the fact that it's got more knobs! am i mistaken in assuming this?

[Synthizer1]

Hi,I'm thinking about getting the Microkorg XL and was just wondering whether you could answer some of the questions I have?

-Can I use the XL as a midi keyboard to use in Cubase?

-Can the sounds from the original microkorg be produced from the XL?

-The other synthesizer I have is a Roland SH-201, would it be at all possible to connect the XL to the Roland and use the Roland's bigger keyboard to play the XL's sounds? If so, how would I connect the two together?

Thanks for any help you can give!

[kraftmusic]

Thanks for your interest in the microKORG XL.

- Yes, you can use the XL as a controller by connecting it to your computer running Cubase.

- You can reproduce the sounds of the original microKORG. Just play around with the settings until you get what you're looking for.

- You can connect your SH201 to the microKORG XL using a MIDI cable, and the SH201 will act as a controller for the XL.

Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music

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[zamorkianwarrior]

Dave, this is a tough one for me, I like 80s music plus techno, trance, and synthpop, etc. etc. which one should I buy!? its a choice between the original microKORG and the microKORG XL. Thank you!

[kraftmusic]

Honestly, either unit would perform well for you. I would probably go with the microKORG XL because it uses the newer RADIUS synth engine and has some additional features. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns. Thanks for watching!

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[zamorkianwarrior]

The first sample song he plays sounds like something Peter Schilling would make.

[poocoop]

Does it have speakers on it?

[kraftmusic]

No onboard speakers. The microKorg XL must be connected to external speakers or a PA system. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[Keyboardman88]

Do you have to use the Korg microphone...or does it have the ability to accept other microphones?

[kraftmusic]

Hi,

Any dynamic microphone with 1/8 inch output can be connected. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Kraft Music Marketing

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[Keyboardman88]

Dave,

Does Korg make a similar instrument with full sized keys - perhaps a 49 or 61 note keyboard?

[kraftmusic]

Yes, you should check out the Korg R3 which features 37 full sized keys. Thanks for watching.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[Evanesence16]

sounds like music from sega games :L i love it

[Keyboardman88]

Dave,

I would surmise that this instrument has midi. When controlled from an external keyboard will the Korg's range be expanded beond the instruments 37 notes...or will the range be limited by the synth's settings.

Rob

[kraftmusic]

Hi Rob,

Yes, the microKorg XL has MIDI in and out connection. If you connect a larger keyboard to the unit you will be able to control the full range of notes. The microKorg XL has an octave up/down, and the controller would function as if you were expanding the range of keys. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[robemusic2]

hello i was wondering Which is Better Microkorg Or Microkorg XL For Tehcno ?

[kraftmusic]

You can't really knock the classic microKORG, it sounds fantastic. However, the microKORG XL uses the newer RADIUS synth engine and has some additional features. Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[DeadWhiteButterflies]

Awesome arppegiator. Sounded like there was an idea for a song right there.

[filleteen]

i was wondering if this synth has split effects, where one half has bass for example and the other strings?

[kraftmusic]

Yes, the microKORG XL does allow for splitting of the keyboard. You can have a different sound for the top and bottom of the keyboard. However, both sounds will share the same effect (delay, reverb, flanger, etc.). Feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

[emosk8er1323]

hey i was wondering soundwise which one would be better. the mrcroKORG or teh microkorgXL. which one do u think?

[kraftmusic]

The microKORG XL uses the newer RADIUS synth engine, which is more powerful in general and capable of a wider range of sounds. The microKORG XL also features a USB interface and an XLR mic input (as opposed to the 1/8 inch input on the original microKORG). Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[emosk8er1323]

thanks man. so if i wanted to get rid of the vocoder mic tht came with the microKORG, i cant just use any mic? i have o buy a specific one?

[kraftmusic]

If you want to use a different mic with the microKORG, you would have to use one with an 1/8th inch connection cable. The microKORG XL would allow you to use any microphone with the vocoder. Thanks!

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[emosk8er1323]

haha thank you =]] tht cleared things up man. at first i was thinking tht i would have to use a quarter inch XLR female converter and plug tht in to the audio in and thn use my microphone through that but tht makes sense now. thank you =]]

[vierge99]

HOW did he get it to loop the short phrase he played when first demonstrating the effects?!!!!!

[kraftmusic]

Hello,

Thanks for your interest in Kraft Music and the microKORG. I think both keyboards are fantastic. I guess the deciding factor would be if you want the full-size keys that are found on the R3, or if you want the mini keys found on the microKORG. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns.

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Dave McCullough

Kraft Music Marketing

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[residentevilrulz]

Nice video man. I'm stuck between this and a Korg R3, which do you prefer?

[Danny880044]

Same here dude, either the MicroKorg or the R3, think I'll probably get the MicroKorg tho in the end, is cheaper and my budget is important