We really liked Korg's Minilogue XD
synth for its blend of power with a relatively affordable price, but
there were some omissions that prevented it from living up to its
creative potential. Thankfully, Korg appears to have tackled many of
those gripes at once. The music giant has released
a 2.0 firmware update for the Minilogue XD that delivers considerably
more control, most notably key triggers for the sequencer. You can
create a sequence and transpose it anywhere on the keyboard with a
single note -- in other words, you can dramatically alter the sound of a
sequence on the fly.
The upgrade also brings active step function that lets you add or
remove steps from a sequence while you perform. You can control the
arpeggiator's speed and gate time, too. And if you often like to revert
back to earlier settings, an original value view lets you see where
those settings were and quickly dial your knobs back. The Minilogue XD
should now be that much more useful, especially for live performances
where you may need to alter sequences in short order.
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