Korg PS-3300 FSvsKorg wavestate mk II
Summary
Korg PS-3300 FS and Korg wavestate mk II: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg PS-3300 FSCurrentView details → | Korg wavestate mk IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Digital (wave sequencing) |
| Voices | 49 | 96 |
| Polyphony | 49 voices, fully polyphonic (three layers) | 96 stereo voices |
| Oscillators | Per-key analogue oscillator in each of three PSU-3301 layers | Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer |
| Filter | Per-key analogue VCF in each layer, plus three voltage-controlled bandpass resonators per layer | 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 PS-3300 (1977) | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Fully polyphonic analogue (147 voice circuits), Semi-modular patch points, 12 tuning knobs per layer for microtuning, 256 program memories, Separate PS-3010 keyboard (8.2 kg), Hard case and casters included | 4-layer Performances, Vector joystick, Release velocity, Poly aftertouch via external MIDI, Balanced outputs, Editor/librarian software |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1000 × 245 × 454 mm | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Weight | 21.3 kg | 2.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: PS-3300 FS – Analogue wavestate mk II – Digital (wave sequencing)
- Keys: PS-3300 FS – 49 wavestate mk II – 37
- Voices: PS-3300 FS – 49 wavestate mk II – 96
- Released: PS-3300 FS – 2025 wavestate mk II – 2023
- Polyphony: PS-3300 FS – 49 voices, fully polyphonic (three layers) wavestate mk II – 96 stereo voices
- Oscillators: PS-3300 FS – Per-key analogue oscillator in each of three PSU-3301 layers wavestate mk II – Wave Sequencing 2.0 sample-based sequences per layer
Both are the same on key action (Synth-action).