The panel of the Korg microKorg XL gives you basic controls over Omnisphere in a small footprint. You have controls over the Filter, Envelopes, and an Aux Send in a way that is simpler to navigate than the original microKorg. If you need something portable, simple-to-use, battery-powered, and has a USB connection, this is a good option.

Korg microKorg XL Strengths:

  • Portable
  • Simple Arpeggiator
  • Battery Powered
  • Vocoder and Included Mic

Korg microKorg XL Details:

Retail Price $629
Number of Keys 37
Keyboard Type Mini
Size of Controls Medium
Special Features Vocoder and Included Mic
Dimensions 21.89” × 9.09” × 2.87”
Weight 4.41 lbs
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Yes
Mod Wheel Yes
Sends Aftertouch No
Sustain Pedal Input No
Expression Pedal Input No
Ribbon No
Non-Functional Controls Volume
Full Edit
Arpeggiator Yes
Sequencer No
MIDI Messages CC

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Korg microKorg XL:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 3
Number of Wavetables 2
Number of Envelopes 2
Number of LFOs 0
Filter Types None
FX Units Global Ambience
Global Limiter
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM No
Ring Mod No
Waveshaper No
Unison No
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator No

Ratings

Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality