Korg ARP 2600 MvsKorg multi/poly
Summary
Korg ARP 2600 M and Korg multi/poly: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg ARP 2600 MCurrentView details → | Korg multi/polyCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 2 | 60 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (duophonic mode) | 60 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 analogue VCOs | 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod |
| Filter | 24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 types | Two modelled filters per voice, with vintage types including Mono/Poly, Pro and ladder |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 4 |
| Sequencer | None | Motion Sequencing 2.0 (4 lanes) plus arpeggiator |
| Effects | Spring reverb | Distortion, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Models | ARP 2600 | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 37 |
| Key size | — | Full |
| Key action | — | Semi-weighted |
| 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) | Virtual Voice Card per-voice drift, Cross-mod and sync between oscillators, Kaoss Physics touchpad, 4-layer Performances, Soft case included, Also available as a desktop module |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 520 × 129 × 311 mm | 566 × 319 × 93 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 3.5 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: ARP 2600 M – Analogue multi/poly – Analogue modelling
- Keys: ARP 2600 M – 0 multi/poly – 37
- Voices: ARP 2600 M – 2 multi/poly – 60
- Released: ARP 2600 M – 2021 multi/poly – 2024
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 M – Monophonic (duophonic mode) multi/poly – 60 voices
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 M – 3 analogue VCOs multi/poly – 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod