Korg ARP 2600 MvsKorg monologue
Summary
Korg ARP 2600 M and Korg monologue: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg ARP 2600 MCurrentView details → | Korg monologueCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 2 | 1 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (duophonic mode) | Monophonic |
| Oscillators | 3 analogue VCOs | 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod) |
| 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 monophonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes |
| Effects | Spring reverb | — |
| Models | ARP 2600 | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 25 |
| 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) | Battery powered (6 x AA), Microtuning (32 scales), OLED oscilloscope, Audio input, Sync in/out, 100 programs |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Silver, Black, Dark Blue |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 520 × 129 × 311 mm | 350 × 276 × 76 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 1.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: ARP 2600 M – 0 monologue – 25
- Voices: ARP 2600 M – 2 monologue – 1
- Released: ARP 2600 M – 2021 monologue – 2016
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 M – Monophonic (duophonic mode) monologue – Monophonic
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 M – 3 analogue VCOs monologue – 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod)
- Filter: ARP 2600 M – 24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 types monologue – Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive
Both are the same on engine (Analogue).

