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Messing around with Korg microKORG XL 

Steve from Boston
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First, I'm NOT a keyboard player. I just mess around with keyboards and use them for music writing and general goofing off. But I was so enamored by the microKORG XL I bought for my daughter, I felt I needed to do a video. This keyboard rocks! The analog sounds are really good, especially the basses and leads. I can highly recommend this keyboard, especially if you buy it used, like I did. I paid half of retail and the unit was worth every penny and then some. The cool thing is that it takes batteries, so she can practice on the porch or at the picnic table in the back yard. Or even take it over to a friend's house with having to worry about losing the power supply. Of course, it comes with a power supply and the batteries only last 4-6 hours, but it's still a cool feature. The mini keys feel surprisingly good.
Sorry for the video quality. I just couldn't get the lighting right and I didn't have much time today to get it right. I tweaked for a few minutes and that's the best I could get it, but I think it looks a little too bright. The lamps were probably too close, but I had them backed up as much as I could with the little space I have down here. Anyway, enjoy!

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@mnmlbaez
@mnmlbaez 10 лет назад
"I'm a terrible keyboard player, but you know I fool around with it!" Proceeds to jam out like a boss
@sonson88
@sonson88 10 лет назад
lol I enjoyed watching this guy just be himself and geek out over this synth.
@bernardofreitas3520
@bernardofreitas3520 9 лет назад
Word !
@spokiee2000
@spokiee2000 10 лет назад
"where the hell's that reverb coming from"
@JimKinkade
@JimKinkade 12 лет назад
"honey, I got this keyboard for you." She's never seen the keyboard since.
@JustinWhyte
@JustinWhyte 9 лет назад
I stumbled across your video because I want to get a MicroKORG. Your playfulness is endearing. Keep having fun!
@girlinagale
@girlinagale 8 лет назад
1. Wide range of sounds. 2. Dynamic moving sounds. 3. Basses. 4. Arpegiattor. 5. Battery option. 6. Small, laptop form factor. 7. Presets and memory slots for settings. My criteria for a new synth. Microkorg xl fulfills all these. Nice demo thanks.
@TQ255
@TQ255 8 лет назад
Seriously, you call yourself not a keyboard player, but you are a pretty good keyboard player! :)
@keithclatworthy6480
@keithclatworthy6480 10 лет назад
a great review, you're a natural. Really enjoyed seeing you play with the sounds and like a lot of the others have said, you ARE a keyboard player :-)
@leokimvideo
@leokimvideo 12 лет назад
ok Korg, give this guy a deal, we all want one now lol, your not a keyboard player....lets change that now stevie wonder to zep to queen, hell what a range of stuff
@Eskimo1973
@Eskimo1973 7 лет назад
Without a doubt the best Microkorg XL promo around on RU-vid. Korg oughta pay this lad!
@vforvillain77
@vforvillain77 9 лет назад
when people look at an inanimate object like it tricked them, lol
@sirkimboard6707
@sirkimboard6707 9 лет назад
Low Spark and High Heeled Boys wow TRAFFIC !!!
@youverndit1324
@youverndit1324 2 года назад
I can't help but wonder how many people you've helped convince to buy this synth over the years. Great video! Great demonstration of it's sounds, range and capabilities. I wish I could play "that bad." lol. You made it sound fantastic, man!
@CountryHouseGent
@CountryHouseGent 10 лет назад
"I'm not a keyboard player." My arse. :)
@MikeMoretti
@MikeMoretti 9 лет назад
Ha ha ha, "I'm not a keyboard player". You're pretty damn good!
@Masego
@Masego 11 лет назад
Cam the mic be used as a normal mic? like with no effects on it?
@shckltnebay
@shckltnebay 9 лет назад
better than the demo on the korg site, you rock ,and how big are your fingers?
@mecca777
@mecca777 9 лет назад
thats it, I'm gettin one...
@franckmarronier130
@franckmarronier130 3 года назад
No sequencer but nice
@pavrocker
@pavrocker 11 лет назад
at 6:19 You're my best friend - Queen :D
@davidkhammer
@davidkhammer 11 лет назад
I've Got to have More Vocoder.... says Christopher Walken...
@girlinagale
@girlinagale 8 лет назад
1. Wide range of sounds. 2. Dynamic moving sounds. 3. Basses. 4. Arpegiattor. 5. Battery option. 6. Small, laptop form factor. 7. Presets and memory slots for settings. My criteria for a new synth. Microkorg xl fulfills all these. Nice demo thanks.
@sirkimboard6707
@sirkimboard6707 9 лет назад
You sound like a dam keyboard player to me !!
@SuperUltra
@SuperUltra 11 лет назад
I love people who don't edit their videos.
@blueflame8172
@blueflame8172 8 лет назад
8:50 is soo good !
@tvd-theremedy2515
@tvd-theremedy2515 8 лет назад
You look a lot like Mike Golic from the side.
@SicParvisMagna6
@SicParvisMagna6 8 лет назад
"i'm a terrible keyboard player" your are NOT! lmao
@dessiplaer
@dessiplaer 6 лет назад
Low spark of high heel boys
@j_s_soares
@j_s_soares 11 лет назад
14:10, that is low and I can totally hear it. Good headphones! And ur actually a good keyboard player. Great demo!
@davidcox5227
@davidcox5227 2 месяца назад
Great video I’ve enjoyed ur playing, comments speak to the realness, Korg needs to pay u for this. I watched the other videos and never made it passed watching for more than 5 seconds. I really enjoyed this video lol u killed it 🙏🏻✌🏻☝🏻
@nulinn6336
@nulinn6336 10 лет назад
Hi How did you get that piano sound?? during 5:00 mark of this video. What adjustments?
@bojackhorseman5367
@bojackhorseman5367 9 лет назад
it's a preset you can find in the "keyboard/bell" category.
@thmoorer
@thmoorer 9 лет назад
Great demo! Really enjoyed it! Thanks!
@classicgamer1968
@classicgamer1968 10 лет назад
I'm considering buying an inexpensive synth like this. Takes me back to good old '80's instantly!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@BigEdWo Oh yeah, those little Mini Moogs were the best at fat basses and leads.
@joannawhite1841
@joannawhite1841 Год назад
Wonderful help. Thank You! (just bought mine today in the year 2023) Korg should hire you.
@zeldafan9016
@zeldafan9016 3 года назад
My opinion the pitch weel looks pretty fun to use
@christianazacarias
@christianazacarias 8 лет назад
your "messing around" is inspiring songs in my head!! don't be so modest... rock on man!!
@beninglis8097
@beninglis8097 9 лет назад
The possibility on that thing are endless... You my friend have a gem!
@SuperUltra
@SuperUltra 11 лет назад
Have you never seen stand-up before? Comedy involves insults thrown around in jest. That was my intention. I would have apologised if he found it offensive. I don't have to apologise to you because it wasn't aimed at you. By the way, 'you're' is an amalgamation of 'you are'. Ergo, 'You are sense of humor' does not make sense. I think you meant 'your'. If you want to take this correction as an insult, go right ahead and prove my uptight point right :)
@thewesternghostriders7890
@thewesternghostriders7890 3 года назад
Watching this in 2021. love it when Steve coughs everywhere! LOL! Great demo :)
@leadpain
@leadpain 9 лет назад
dude i wanna buy an xl and i was searching for it but fuck the xl ahahaha u r great and funny i enjoyed the video...u sold me an XL dude ))
@stephenc.4319
@stephenc.4319 6 лет назад
If this is you on an instrument you suck at, I don't even wanna know what you sound like on your main instrument, probably make me throw my guitar out haha.
@dmthandmade5674
@dmthandmade5674 3 года назад
The algorithm brought me here. My main question is, did your daughter ever get this back? :D
@SuperUltra
@SuperUltra 11 лет назад
You just said the tone is below the frequency that we can hear through our speakers (which is true even though I have subs on my PC) and yet you're still telling us to 'listen to that'. LOL
@bob-le3hv
@bob-le3hv 8 месяцев назад
Great demo, heavy Korg sounds! Can see myself doing stuff like that.
@pawel7318
@pawel7318 Год назад
after 11 years I remind myself this video as good candidate ti test my new headphones 😂. I still enjoy it
@amawalpe
@amawalpe 8 лет назад
Tu veux tcheck une autre petite demo qui arrache grave ? Un mec qui démontes sévère - genre tuerie de claviers qui crache le du son façon ! Ça envoie du bois chanmé ! coooooooool !!!!! U should go for : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vB7M1B_ixI8.html
@ClassicTVMan1981X
@ClassicTVMan1981X 10 лет назад
You should try doing Neil Young's "Sample and Hold" sometime: "Hair? Blonde/Eyes? Blue/Weight? 110/Disposition? Even/Mood Code? Rotary Adjustable//I need a unit to sample and hold/But not the angry one/A new design, a new design//I need a unit to sample and hold/But not the lonely one/A new design, a new design..."
@alanduncan1980
@alanduncan1980 3 года назад
You bought that for yourself, not for your daughter. That's for you and your RU-vid channel first and foremost.
@TeleNikon
@TeleNikon 9 лет назад
Guy has a good sense of humor.
@mumulove
@mumulove 9 лет назад
OH MY FUCKING GOD...IS THAT A LINKSYS ROUTER??
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@kkh1928 HA! Thanks so much! I'm trying....LOL.
@gutmorgensurfen
@gutmorgensurfen 7 лет назад
Ya the last lead definitely shows how little you know about keyboards lol. Piano sharking.
@viruslived
@viruslived 12 лет назад
I'm deciding between the Microkorg XL and the Novation Mininova. Any opinions on which I should go for?
@CaterpillarsTV
@CaterpillarsTV 8 лет назад
You bought your daughter a keyboard and now look where it is. This is just like buying your wife a rifle or bowling ball. Smart! :D
@nicolesproducerpack
@nicolesproducerpack 8 лет назад
Although I am female and I LOVE musical equipment, especially my microkorg xl. Like a musicians heaven :D
@LintOctopus
@LintOctopus 11 лет назад
If I were your daughter, I might be embarrassed of this video. Fortunately I'm not and I think it's awesome
@AmptweakerFX
@AmptweakerFX 5 лет назад
Great demo...thanks!
@AmptweakerFX
@AmptweakerFX 5 лет назад
I particularly love the quick octave switch licks!
@BenDover-qo6qc
@BenDover-qo6qc 10 лет назад
5:30 - 5:50 it's like the sound stimulates over your brain like a wave I can't put it in words I like it
@Harrison.Michael
@Harrison.Michael 10 лет назад
I felt that...With good headphones...damn that was a trip.
@ericcartman528
@ericcartman528 10 лет назад
Holy shite i felt it! Even with my sister's shitty wallmart earbuds i felt it! I'm gonna come back later with my astro A50 headset and try this again.
@jed5769
@jed5769 7 лет назад
couple of 12inch sunfire subs shook the bulbs out my ceiling fan
@Scorpion573
@Scorpion573 5 лет назад
thats the beauty and literal reality of sound waves! at the right touches, you can synthesize a sound that can physically stimulate you
@aspirativemusicproduction2135
@aspirativemusicproduction2135 9 лет назад
Come on, you just wanted to sound like God with all this reverberation.
@Kartono2104
@Kartono2104 5 лет назад
GO PATS!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@Majkel1990Poland HA! I know, DEEEEEP, huh? My new Sennheisers could bring them out, but my computer speakers couldn't handle it. The sound just vanished until I got back into the upper notes. I need a nice powered 18"sub to really shake the house. That ought to piss off the neighbors.
@girlinagale
@girlinagale 8 лет назад
1. Wide range of sounds. 2. Dynamic moving sounds. 3. Basses. 4. Arpegiattor. 5. Battery option. 6. Small, laptop form factor. 7. Presets and memory slots for settings. My criteria for a new synth. Microkorg xl fulfills all these. Nice demo thanks.
@Kubzz
@Kubzz 12 лет назад
damn, those low keys almost hurt my ears man! but i gues i shouldnt wear a headset than hehe.
@Suckingsucks1
@Suckingsucks1 11 лет назад
@pixxylixxcool sounds, i really liked it. i have one question : the cable connected to the speakers is not a 2chinch cable right? what kind of attatchment do i need or which cable? thanks and sorry for my bad english
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@zigzagbigbag I paid a little under $300 with tax for this used one from Guitar Center in central Mass. I think they retail for $499, so I thought it was a pretty good deal. No case or box, but they had the mic and the power supply, which is all that matters. I got the PDF manual online at Korg. It actually takes 8 AA batteries and runs for about 4-5 hours (longer with NiMH rechargeables). I think if you look at Guitar Center's website, you'll find one used for $299, which is pretty good.
@HamsterDude5150
@HamsterDude5150 12 лет назад
hay pixxy lixxx i saw you videos of the guitar and i loved them a bought one my self and it is my first guitar to can you help me with some lessons i would love if you can thanks agen and love your videos
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@TheMustangtaz HA! Thanks so much! My drumming is pretty bad and my sax playing is even worse! I even have an EWI around here somewhere that I can't really play at all. There's just not enough time, lol.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@Zach2626 Those were pretty much the words I uttered after checking one out at Guitar Center. Then it was just a matter of getting the best price. Anything under $300 is a sweet deal on one.
@y34r
@y34r 12 лет назад
can't decide btw this little beast and nord lead2x , sure , lead 2x is more of authentic synth, but this little beast is so portable .... arghhh can't decide, so should i buy both?
@bulharek
@bulharek 12 лет назад
Hi Pixxy...please, what model is that Korg? I´m not too much into synthetic music, just love my guitar, but a man can play with this toy so much that I just want it :-)..Thanks!, Michal
@nemisysone
@nemisysone 9 лет назад
Awesome video! Great Demo! Love the panning from the Electric piano patch. The Microkorg XL is obviously funner!!! I love it! I Will try to acquire one in the future. BTW, Your keyboard playing is crazy-good!!! : )
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@malamutelocomotive HA! That's already been a sore spot with her because I keep taking it from her room down to the basement. But I think I might buy the big brother to this one, the R3. Used, it runs about the same money and has the exact same synth engine with even more features. I'm just too hooked with the sound and I love working the octave buttons, something I don't have on my old Kurzweil. This little thing is just so much fun!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@leokimvideo HA! Thanks, Leo! I do know a lot of little riffs, but playing a whole tune would be daunting. I picked up quite a few little runs, but my catalog runs out pretty quickly, lol. Ok, maybe I can play a little bit...hehehe.. But when I see real players with their independent hands and ability to play in several keys, it's a reminder that I'm more of a guitar player than a keyboard player by a large margin.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@acdc933ty Thanks! My computer speakers couldn't handle it, but my headphones really bring the super lows out. It's almost painful, LOL!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@brando18guitarplyr Oh yeah! BOOM!!
@shaindaman13
@shaindaman13 12 лет назад
I want one of these things to have at work. Id love to get on the PA at one of my schools and page someone to the office in one of them robot voices.
@brianwhippmusic
@brianwhippmusic 3 года назад
Nice video. I ordered a microkorg that’s arriving today can’t wait
@cobravinci
@cobravinci 12 лет назад
Great video! But who's gonna have more fun with it? You or your daughter? Lol!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@zigzagbigbag Actually, that's just me fooling around in Eb minor. It makes it so if you stick with all black keys, you're home free! lol
@bulharek
@bulharek 12 лет назад
@bulharek Uhhh...just need first to read your comment under the video :-D. Of course micro KORG XL...sorry for my stupid question :-)
@CalumnMcAulay
@CalumnMcAulay 9 лет назад
Incredible review!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 11 лет назад
There is no digital out on this, only analog. I run the L/R channels into a mixer and then into the computer. That's probably the easiest setup to record the audio. To record the midi data, just run the USB and midi should work.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
You would need two mono 1/4" to whatever you need on the end: a stereo 1/8th, RCA, 1/4" stereo. But this won't sound good through a guitar amp (or bass amp). You need a keyboard amp, PA system or studio monitors to run this through -- something with at least 2 or three speakers in it that can reproduce the full range of frequencies. It will sound muffled out of a guitar amp or a bass amp.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@MCguit88 Thanks Mike! I definitely think I got my money's worth on it. The kids are fighting over who gets to play with it. I forgot to dial it up, but it has a vocoder patch that makes your voice sound like a little like Darth Vader meets the Borg. It's a multi-voice patch with really low synths. Actually, it kind of sounds like the voice in the middle of Pink Floyd's "One of These Days." And it has some other killer pads that I never got to. I might have to make a follow up video!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@ChadWork1 Thanks, Chad! I actually think I'm going to score a used R3. They're down to about $300 used, so that's not too bad. Like you say, it has a few more features, and even one more algorithm, I think. I miss the sustain pedal, so that would be a welcome feature. Whether I'll like the larger keys remains to be seem. I actually really like the mini-keys. I'll check into that controller, thanks for the tip. I had an Ibanez midi guitar years ago, but it had awful tracking.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@TVLTNT Thanks so much! I love those sub-sonic bass notes. I with I had an 18" sub to really hear them. I can only really get them to come out in the headphones. I know a ton of little keyboard riffs, but damned if I can play a whole tune. And due to years of guitar playing, my hands like to sync, not be independent, which is a deal killer for decent keyboard playing. Still, though, it is fun to mess around with synths. I've owned a synth since '86, so I've been at a long time.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@MrBIOSkunk I think that's their Fender Rhodes patch. Nice soft chime with a hard tine hit. I can't say it enough, I love this little thing!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@bulharek Oh, no worries! Thanks for checking it out. I agree, this little toy is one of the more interesting items I've played with in a while.
@go433
@go433 12 лет назад
Hello... i'm thinking of getting one!!! one question can u layer sounds?? if u can How manny?! i appreciate your time thanks
@brandonpee2088
@brandonpee2088 9 лет назад
shit i just got the korg microkorg today and now i wanna get this one LOL
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@32spitzer Thanks so much, man! Agreed! That thing has been nothing but fun since we brought it home. I figure that I've probably lasted with it because I started so young, so I want to make sure we have it available for my kids, though if they aren't into it, that's ok too. As long they don't get sucked into TV and video games, I'm happy. But sports, music, arts and crafts, those are all highly encouraged. But now I'm gassing for a new synth. HA! Maybe an R3 or Radias. It never ends! LOL
@jonprosise7162
@jonprosise7162 10 лет назад
You are a keyboard player. Good job. I want this micro korg. Is there a difference between micro korg xl and regular micro korg?
@HitmanJenkins1
@HitmanJenkins1 10 лет назад
Different sound engines for starters, a lot of people say the original is a bit dirtier, not sure how true that is though. The XL also has slightly better keys, but I think the interface is more confusing to navigate in comparison to the original. At the end of the day it's what you want to use it for and it's also a matter of preference.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@drinkspecials I do have it, Mike, and I really dig it. It took a few listens, like you say, but it's really grown on me. Ed still has some serious chops left in him. He's tearing it up that whole album!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 11 лет назад
I got this one at Guitar Center for $299. I see them on there for around this money all the time. A step up (for around the same cash) is the Korg R3. Either way, you can't go wrong for under $300.
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@zigzagbigbag Thanks so much!
@SFBGuitar
@SFBGuitar 12 лет назад
@jarrodhroberson Agreed! It really needs good speakers or good headphones to really pull out all the frequencies. It's really an impressive machine!
@ricoadventuravideos
@ricoadventuravideos 12 лет назад
have you thought of doing some acting..your obviously creative..maybe mixing the music with comedy or theater.?
@TheUberMiners
@TheUberMiners 12 лет назад
Toby? Wha- what are you doing in the suggested video section for a microkorg xl video? That's precarious!
@dcp10200
@dcp10200 12 лет назад
add some heavily detuned distorted guitars and a 7 string bass and i think you may shatter the walls!
@zigzagbigbag
@zigzagbigbag 12 лет назад
hey what r u playing at 8:18? It has a real Giorgio Moroder feel to it, late 70's early 80's sound.
@gagesmith9941
@gagesmith9941 12 лет назад
Wow, i subscribed, because i watched the entire thing then noticing that it was 17 minutes long.
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