Korg multi/polyvsKorg opsix mk II
Summary
Korg multi/poly and Korg opsix mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg multi/polyCurrentView details → | Korg opsix mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM) |
| Voices | 60 | 64 |
| Polyphony | 60 voices | 64 voices |
| Oscillators | 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod | 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect) |
| Filter | Two modelled filters per voice, with vintage types including Mono/Poly, Pro and ladder | 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models |
| Multi-timbral parts | 4 | 1 |
| Sequencer | Motion Sequencing 2.0 (4 lanes) plus arpeggiator | 16-step (6 notes per step) with 6 motion-sequence lanes, plus arpeggiator |
| Effects | Distortion, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ | Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Compressor, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, Shimmer reverb |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Virtual Voice Card per-voice drift, Cross-mod and sync between oscillators, Kaoss Physics touchpad, 4-layer Performances, Soft case included, Also available as a desktop module | 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 | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 566 × 319 × 93 mm | 565 × 338 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: multi/poly – Analogue modelling opsix mk II – Digital (FM)
- Voices: multi/poly – 60 opsix mk II – 64
- Key action: multi/poly – Semi-weighted opsix mk II – Synth-action
- Polyphony: multi/poly – 60 voices opsix mk II – 64 voices
- Oscillators: multi/poly – 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod opsix mk II – 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect)
- Filter: multi/poly – Two modelled filters per voice, with vintage types including Mono/Poly, Pro and ladder opsix mk II – 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models
Both are the same on keys (37).