Korg KingKORG NEOvsKorg microKORG 2
Summary
Korg KingKORG NEO and Korg microKORG 2: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg KingKORG NEOCurrentView details → | Korg microKORG 2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 24 | 8 |
| Polyphony | 24 voices | 8 voices (4 in dual mode) |
| Oscillators | 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) | — |
| Filter | 18 types (7 low-pass, 5 high-pass, 6 band-pass) including vintage models | — |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 2 |
| Sequencer | None (8-step arpeggiator) | None (10-type arpeggiator and loop recorder) |
| Effects | Distortion, Decimator, Ring mod, Amp simulation, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Reverb, Tape echo, Delay | Modulation, Delay, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Mini |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 16-band vocoder with mic included, XLR mic input, Layer and split, Joystick, 6 virtual patch routings, 300 programs | Vocoder with condenser mic included, Hard Tune and harmoniser, Loop recorder, 2.8-inch colour screen, Battery powered (6 x AA), 256 programs |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | — |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 565 × 338 × 92 mm | 542 × 238 × 65 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.2 kg |
Key differences
- Voices: KingKORG NEO – 24 microKORG 2 – 8
- Polyphony: KingKORG NEO – 24 voices microKORG 2 – 8 voices (4 in dual mode)
- Sequencer: KingKORG NEO – None (8-step arpeggiator) microKORG 2 – None (10-type arpeggiator and loop recorder)
- Key size: KingKORG NEO – Full microKORG 2 – Mini
- Dimensions (W × D × H): KingKORG NEO – 565 × 338 × 92 mm microKORG 2 – 542 × 238 × 65 mm
- Weight: KingKORG NEO – 3.1 kg microKORG 2 – 2.2 kg
Both are the same on engine (Analogue modelling), keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).