Korg MS-20 minivsKorg opsix mk II
Summary
Korg MS-20 mini and Korg opsix mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg MS-20 miniCurrentView details → | Korg opsix mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Digital (FM) |
| Voices | 1 | 64 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | 64 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs | 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect) |
| Filter | Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating) | 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None | 16-step (6 notes per step) with 6 motion-sequence lanes, plus arpeggiator |
| Effects | — | Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Compressor, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, Shimmer reverb |
| Models | Korg MS-20 (1978) | — |
| 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 | Semi-modular patch panel, External signal processor (pitch-to-CV), 10 patch cables included, 2 envelopes, Mono 3.5 mm output | 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, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 493 × 257 × 208 mm | 565 × 338 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: MS-20 mini – Analogue opsix mk II – Digital (FM)
- Voices: MS-20 mini – 1 opsix mk II – 64
- Released: MS-20 mini – 2013 opsix mk II – 2024
- Polyphony: MS-20 mini – Monophonic opsix mk II – 64 voices
- Oscillators: MS-20 mini – 2 analogue VCOs opsix mk II – 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect)
- Filter: MS-20 mini – Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating) opsix mk II – 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models
Both are the same on keys (37) and key action (Synth-action).