Korg ARP 2600 MvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg ARP 2600 M and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 16 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg ARP 2600 MCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 2 | 96 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic (duophonic mode) | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 3 analogue VCOs | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | 24 dB/oct low-pass, switchable early 4012 and late 4072 types | 12 types including MS-20 and Polysix models, 2- and 4-pole LP/HP/BP/notch and multi filter |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 4 |
| Sequencer | None | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Spring reverb | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Models | ARP 2600 | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 37 |
| Key size | — | Full |
| 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) | 4-layer Performances, Vector joystick, Release velocity, Poly aftertouch via external MIDI, Balanced outputs, Editor/librarian software |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 520 × 129 × 311 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: ARP 2600 M – Analogue wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Keys: ARP 2600 M – 0 wavestate mk II – 37
- Voices: ARP 2600 M – 2 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: ARP 2600 M – 2021 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: ARP 2600 M – Monophonic (duophonic mode) wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: ARP 2600 M – 3 analogue VCOs wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer