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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.

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ARP 2600 M
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minilogue xd
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General
ManufacturerKorgKorg
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20212019
Sound engine
EngineAnalogueHybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters)
Voices24
PolyphonyMonophonic (duophonic mode)4 analogue voices
Oscillators3 analogue VCOs2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators)
Filter24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 typesAnalogue low-pass with resonance and drive
Multi-timbral parts11
SequencerNone16-step polyphonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes
EffectsSpring reverbChorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb
ModelsARP 2600—
Keyboard
Keys037
Key size—Slim
Key action—Synth-action
AftertouchNoneNone
Format
FormatDesktop moduleKeyboard
Motorised knobsNoNo
FeaturesSemi-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 portsDIN in, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
CV / GateYesYes
Size & weight
Colours—Black
Dimensions (W × D × H)520 × 129 × 311 mm500 × 300 × 85 mm
Weight6 kg2.8 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)