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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.

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ARP 2600 M
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monologue
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General
ManufacturerKorgKorg
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20212016
Sound engine
EngineAnalogueAnalogue
Voices21
PolyphonyMonophonic (duophonic mode)Monophonic
Oscillators3 analogue VCOs2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod)
Filter24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 typesAnalogue low-pass with resonance and drive
Multi-timbral parts11
SequencerNone16-step monophonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes
EffectsSpring reverb—
ModelsARP 2600—
Keyboard
Keys025
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)Battery powered (6 x AA), Microtuning (32 scales), OLED oscilloscope, Audio input, Sync in/out, 100 programs
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
CV / GateYesNo
Size & weight
Colours—Silver, Black, Dark Blue
Dimensions (W × D × H)520 × 129 × 311 mm350 × 276 × 76 mm
Weight6 kg1.7 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).