Korg KingKORG NEOvsKorg monologue
Summary
Korg KingKORG NEO and Korg monologue: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg KingKORG NEOCurrentView details → | Korg monologueCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Analogue |
| Voices | 24 | 1 |
| Polyphony | 24 voices | Monophonic |
| Oscillators | 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) | 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod) |
| Filter | 18 types (7 low-pass, 5 high-pass, 6 band-pass) including vintage models | Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None (8-step arpeggiator) | 16-step monophonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes |
| Effects | Distortion, Decimator, Ring mod, Amp simulation, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Reverb, Tape echo, Delay | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 25 |
| Key size | Full | Slim |
| 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 | Battery powered (6 x AA), Microtuning (32 scales), OLED oscilloscope, Audio input, Sync in/out, 100 programs |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | Silver, Black, Dark Blue |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 565 × 338 × 92 mm | 350 × 276 × 76 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 1.7 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: KingKORG NEO – Analogue modelling monologue – Analogue
- Keys: KingKORG NEO – 37 monologue – 25
- Voices: KingKORG NEO – 24 monologue – 1
- Released: KingKORG NEO – 2024 monologue – 2016
- Polyphony: KingKORG NEO – 24 voices monologue – Monophonic
- Oscillators: KingKORG NEO – 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) monologue – 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod)
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).