Korg microKORG 2vsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg microKORG 2 and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg microKORG 2CurrentView 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 | 8 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices (4 in dual mode) | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | — | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | — | 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 (10-type arpeggiator and loop recorder) | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Modulation, Delay, Reverb, EQ | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Vocoder with condenser mic included, Hard Tune and harmoniser, Loop recorder, 2.8-inch colour screen, Battery powered (6 x AA), 256 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 | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 542 × 238 × 65 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: microKORG 2 – Analogue modelling wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: microKORG 2 – 8 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: microKORG 2 – 2024 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: microKORG 2 – 8 voices (4 in dual mode) wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Multi-timbral parts: microKORG 2 – 2 wavestate mk II – 4
- Sequencer: microKORG 2 – None (10-type arpeggiator and loop recorder) wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer
Both are the same on keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).