Korg multi/polyvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg multi/poly and Korg wavestate 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 wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 60 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 60 voices | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | Two modelled filters per voice, with vintage types including Mono/Poly, Pro and ladder | 12 types including MS-20 and Polysix models, 2- and 4-pole LP/HP/BP/notch and multi filter |
| Multi-timbral parts | 4 | 4 |
| Sequencer | Motion Sequencing 2.0 (4 lanes) plus arpeggiator | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Distortion, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| 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 | 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 | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 566 × 319 × 93 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: multi/poly – Analogue modelling wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: multi/poly – 60 wavestate mk II – 96
- Key action: multi/poly – Semi-weighted wavestate mk II – Synth-action
- Released: multi/poly – 2024 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: multi/poly – 60 voices wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: multi/poly – 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
Both are the same on keys (37).