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.