Korg ARP 2600 MvsKorg minilogue xd
Summary
Korg ARP 2600 M and Korg minilogue xd: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg ARP 2600 MCurrentView details → | Korg minilogue xdCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) |
| Voices | 2 | 4 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (duophonic mode) | 4 analogue voices |
| Oscillators | 3 analogue VCOs | 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators) |
| Filter | 24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 types | Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None | 16-step polyphonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes |
| Effects | Spring reverb | Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb |
| Models | ARP 2600 | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 37 |
| Key size | — | Slim |
| 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) | logue SDK user oscillators and effects, Poly chain to 8 voices with a second xd, Joystick, OLED oscilloscope, 2 CV inputs and sync in/out, Damper pedal input, Voice modes: poly, unison, chord, arp |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 520 × 129 × 311 mm | 500 × 300 × 85 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 2.8 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: ARP 2600 M – Analogue minilogue xd – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters)
- Keys: ARP 2600 M – 0 minilogue xd – 37
- Voices: ARP 2600 M – 2 minilogue xd – 4
- Released: ARP 2600 M – 2021 minilogue xd – 2019
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 M – Monophonic (duophonic mode) minilogue xd – 4 analogue voices
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 M – 3 analogue VCOs minilogue xd – 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators)

