microKORG XL Joins Award-Winning Korg Synth Line [Small Size Huge Features for Newest Korg Synthesizer]

Synths are back and in a big way. What used to be the thing of 80s alternative bands with questionable hair choices (a la Flock of Seagulls) has now found its way into the musical lexicon of a new generation. With their ability to generate a near infinite array of sounds, synthesizers not only add complexity and texture to music, but they’re damn fun to play. Korg, one of the industry’s leading innovators in keyboards and synths has just expanded its micro line of portable synthesizers with the microKORG XL.

The microKORG XL synth with vocoder (MKXL) offers a tasty slew of features that will have both the seasoned vets and newbies itching to get their digits on it. This little baby sports a 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard as well as Korg’s analog modeling technology. Along with an ergonomic interface (at last, fewer keyboard-related injuries) and lightweight and portable outfit, the MKXL employs full eight-voice, multi-modeling technology, a 16-band vocoder, on-the-fly parameter editing and USB MIDI connectivity. Here are some more tasty tidbits. Let the digital drooling commence.

• Engine: RADIAS
• Voices: 8, 2 Osc ea
• Multi-timbral: 2 part
• Keys: 37 Natural Touch mini keys
• Programs: 128
• Effects: 17 KAOSS-derived
• MIDI: I/O and USB (with MIDI interface)
• Vocoder: 16-band
• PCM
• Microphone input: XLR, with gooseneck mic included
• Inputs: 2 x 0.25″
• Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator
• Display: Full Backlit LCD
• Battery or AC Power

The microKORG XL is one tiny titan of sound. It’s loaded with cool tools and comes complete with some free sound editing software sure to have you tearing up samples in no time. There’s even a gooseneck microphone attached to the unit so you can create live voice samples on the fly. Look out Kanye, you might have some new competition breathing down your neck. The microKORG XL is definitely a must-have for anyone looking to add some great gear to their collection. It retails for about $500 and is available now. Head over to www.Korg.com for more info.