Korg KingKORG NEOvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg KingKORG NEO and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg KingKORG NEOCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 24 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 24 voices | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | 18 types (7 low-pass, 5 high-pass, 6 band-pass) including vintage models | 12 types including MS-20 and Polysix models, 2- and 4-pole LP/HP/BP/notch and multi filter |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 4 |
| Sequencer | None (8-step arpeggiator) | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Distortion, Decimator, Ring mod, Amp simulation, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Reverb, Tape echo, Delay | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| 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 | 4-layer Performances, Vector joystick, Release velocity, Poly aftertouch via external MIDI, Balanced outputs, Editor/librarian software |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 565 × 338 × 92 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: KingKORG NEO – Analogue modelling wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: KingKORG NEO – 24 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: KingKORG NEO – 2024 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: KingKORG NEO – 24 voices wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: KingKORG NEO – 3 per timbre (138 types: analogue, noise, DWGS, PCM, mic in) wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
- Filter: KingKORG NEO – 18 types (7 low-pass, 5 high-pass, 6 band-pass) including vintage models wavestate mk II – 12 types including MS-20 and Polysix models, 2- and 4-pole LP/HP/BP/notch and multi filter
Both are the same on keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).