Korg monologuevsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg monologue and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg monologueCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 1 | 96 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod) | 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 monophonic, 4 motion-sequence lanes | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | — | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
| Key size | Slim | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Battery powered (6 x AA), Microtuning (32 scales), OLED oscilloscope, Audio input, Sync in/out, 100 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 | Silver, Black, Dark Blue | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 350 × 276 × 76 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: monologue – Analogue wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Keys: monologue – 25 wavestate mk II – 37
- Voices: monologue – 1 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: monologue – 2016 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: monologue – Monophonic wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: monologue – 2 analogue VCOs (VCO2 with sync and ring mod) wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).