Korg opsix mk IIvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg opsix mk II and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 20 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg opsix mk IICurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (FM) | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 64 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 64 voices | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect) | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models | 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 (6 notes per step) with 6 motion-sequence lanes, plus arpeggiator | Wave Sequencing 2.0 lanes plus arpeggiator per layer |
| Effects | Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Compressor, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, Shimmer reverb | Compressor, Distortion, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Wah, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 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 | 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) | 565 × 338 × 90 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: opsix mk II – Digital (FM) wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Voices: opsix mk II – 64 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: opsix mk II – 2024 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: opsix mk II – 64 voices wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: opsix mk II – 6 operators, 23 waveforms, 6 operator modes (FM, ring mod, filter, filter FM, wave folder, effect) wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
- Filter: opsix mk II – 11 types including MS-20 and Polysix models 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).