Arturia MicroFreak vs Korg microKORG XL+
| Arturia MicroFreak | Korg microKORG XL+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive |
| Polyphony | 4 | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | 128 |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer; 2 patterns per preset; 4 automation tracks | — |
| Sound engine | Digital oscillators (14 types incl. Pluck/Granular) + analog filter | MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) |
| Effects | 4 FX slots | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 2 kg |
| Battery power | 6× AA | yes (~4 h on alkaline batteries) |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 2 kg).
- Choose the Korg microKORG XL+ if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (4 vs 8).
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if you want more variety of built-in voices (512 vs 128).
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if you play away from mains power.
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak · Korg microKORG XL+. Rows with a highlighted background differ.