microKORG vs microKORG XL

Two great synths, but which is best? Let's find out!

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[argonkila]

Thanks! This was really helpful as I was originally planning to get the MicroKorg mk1 and then just got offered the XL for $160! It sounded too good to pass up but your video helped me make up my mind.

[horganator]

@argonkila So, which did you go for?

[sonofdisaster2]

I'm thinking about getting an orginal one. Can it be used as a midi controller?

[horganator]

@sonofdisaster2 Yes, you can use either of them to control hardware or software via MIDI.

[alandiaco]

Hi, I'm thinking about buying either a MicroKorg or MicroKorg XL. Overall I like the XL more, but my main concern is the arpeggiator. It would seem that the original's arpeggiator is a lot easier to use and intuitive, am I right? I mean, on the original you can see all the steps on the arpeggiator and modify them there, but how do you modify the steps on the XL?

[horganator]

@alandiaco Yes, the arpeggiator on the original is much easier to program. On the XL you have to use the little knobs on the right and the little LCD display which shows the arpeggiator steps in characters like this "0--00-00-0" with a zero for a note on and a dash for a note off. It's fine if you don't use it much but the big buttons on the original are more intuitive. I also prefer the chunky knobs on the original. Selecting editing items on the XL is a fiddly business.

[kiwiarmada138]

... you cant use them to control midi sir

[RLreedyProductions]

Great review. I have the xl, and have mapped out the bcr2000 to control it for easy editing (all parameters) on the fly. It's yet another thing that has be be connected though.

[felipesancho]

from what i see, the original looks prettier

[tucker3601]

@horganator awesome thanks