Korg minilogue xdvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg minilogue xd and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg minilogue xdCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 4 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 4 analogue voices | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators) | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive | 12 types including MS-20 and Polysix models, 2- and 4-pole LP/HP/BP/notch and multi filter |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 4 |
| Sequencer | 16-step polyphonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Reverb | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| 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 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 300 × 85 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: minilogue xd – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: minilogue xd – 4 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: minilogue xd – 2019 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: minilogue xd – 4 analogue voices wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: minilogue xd – 2 analogue VCOs + digital multi engine (noise, VPM, user oscillators) wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
- Filter: minilogue xd – Analogue low-pass with resonance and drive 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).

