Korg ARP 2600 MvsKorg KingKORG NEO
Summary
Korg ARP 2600 M and Korg KingKORG NEO: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg ARP 2600 MCurrentView details → | Korg KingKORG NEOCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 2 | 24 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (duophonic mode) | 24 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 analogue VCOs | 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) |
| Filter | 24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 types | 18 types (7 low-pass, 5 high-pass, 6 band-pass) including vintage models |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 2 |
| Sequencer | None | None (8-step arpeggiator) |
| Effects | Spring reverb | Distortion, Decimator, Ring mod, Amp simulation, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Reverb, Tape echo, Delay |
| Models | ARP 2600 | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 37 |
| Key size | — | Full |
| Key action | — | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Semi-modular, normalled patch bay, Built-in stereo speakers, Ring modulator, sample and hold, envelope follower, Audio preamp input, Road case included, Works with Eurorack and volca gear (5 V gate) | 16-band vocoder with mic included, XLR mic input, Layer and split, Joystick, 6 virtual patch routings, 300 programs |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 520 × 129 × 311 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 3.1 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: ARP 2600 M – Analogue KingKORG NEO – Analogue modelling
- Keys: ARP 2600 M – 0 KingKORG NEO – 37
- Voices: ARP 2600 M – 2 KingKORG NEO – 24
- Released: ARP 2600 M – 2021 KingKORG NEO – 2024
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 M – Monophonic (duophonic mode) KingKORG NEO – 24 voices
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 M – 3 analogue VCOs KingKORG NEO – 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in)