This review is from: Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder (black)The MicroKorg XL is really a MicroKorg in name only. Whereas the original MicroKorg shared a synth engine with the MS-2000, this one uses the engine found in the R3 and Radius. This is not necessarily a bad thing as those are fine sounding synths, but you'd be better of with a synth like the R3 (which is about $100 more). Although the MicroKorg XL has a cool, faux-vintage look, the construction of the board is pretty shoddy and I doubt it would be good for carting away to gigs or traveling with. It's made from rather cheap, weak feeling plastic unlike the far sturdier R3 or original MicroKorg. Also, while the sound editing is arguably better than the oddball matrix on the original MicroKorg, it pales when compared to the easy editing on a R3. Basically, this is not a bad board soundwise, but you'd be better off saving $100 with an original MicroKorg or putting in an extra $100 for an R3. The MicroKorg XL is not a happy medium, and makes compromises that do not benefit the synth user....
This review is from: Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder (black)The MicroKorg XL is a good machine that is brought down by the non-functioning editing software. It might work with an XP or Vista OS, but it's null and void on Windows 7. The instruction manual for the sound editor seems like it was written for another machine. This is a pretty serious problem because without a functioning editor/librarian, the user is stranded on board. It's really too bad, because the synth is a very capable....
This review is from: Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder (black)I bought this microkorg xl after doing a lot of research to find a good synth that wouldn't make me go broke. This microkorg is wonderful. The sounds are strong and plentyful. Its very easy to use and the free online editor allows you to even load sounds from the original microkorg and a few other sounds from korg. The keys are small but you get used to them so fast and they are easy to play. This microkorg xl also includes a few piano sounds and strings which is very helpful when you and a few extra sounds not just synth and bass. The synth pads are also a big plus and have great sound! Under full edit mode you can tweak the sounds so much, a lot more then it looks with the three parameter knobs which are just meant for quick access for tweaking. It may not seem like there are a lot of bottons on this microkorg xl but there is so much more to it than what meets the eye. The only downside for me was that there is no hook-up for a sustain pedal when using the few piano sounds it has. The vocoder is also an awsome feature that works quite well and the included mic is pretty good as well. I would highly recommend this synth/vocoder. This microkorg is worth the money and a must have for various musicians. Probably more so for musicians into some kind of electronic music and a bit of ambient as well....
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