Korg minilogue xdvsKorg opsix mk II
Summary
Korg minilogue xd and Korg opsix mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg minilogue xdCurrentView details → | Korg opsix mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) | Digital (FM) |
| Voices | 4 | 64 |
| Polyphony | 4 analogue voices | 64 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators) | 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect) |
| Filter | Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive | 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 16-step polyphonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes | 16-step (6 notes per step) with 6 motion-sequence lanes, plus arpeggiator |
| Effects | Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb | Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Compressor, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, Shimmer reverb |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Slim | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | logue SDK user oscillators and effects, Poly chain to 8 voices with a second xd, Joystick, OLED oscilloscope, 2 CV inputs and sync in/out, Damper pedal input, Voice modes: poly, unison, chord, arp | 40 preset algorithms plus user algorithm, Ratio knobs and level sliders per operator, 3 EGs and 3 LFOs, 12 virtual patch routings, Release velocity, Balanced outputs |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | — |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 300 × 85 mm | 565 × 338 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: minilogue xd – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) opsix mk II – Digital (FM)
- Voices: minilogue xd – 4 opsix mk II – 64
- Released: minilogue xd – 2019 opsix mk II – 2024
- Polyphony: minilogue xd – 4 analogue voices opsix mk II – 64 voices
- Oscillators: minilogue xd – 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators) opsix mk II – 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect)
- Filter: minilogue xd – Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive opsix mk II – 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models
Both are the same on keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).