Korg MS-20 minivsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg MS-20 mini and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg MS-20 miniCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 1 | 96 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating) | 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 | None | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | — | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| 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 | 4-layer Performances, Vector joystick, Release velocity, Poly aftertouch via external MIDI, Balanced outputs, Editor/librarian software |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 493 × 257 × 208 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: MS-20 mini – Analogue wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: MS-20 mini – 1 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: MS-20 mini – 2013 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: MS-20 mini – Monophonic wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: MS-20 mini – 2 analogue VCOs wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
- Filter: MS-20 mini – Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating) 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).