Arturia MiniFreak vs Korg minilogue XD
| Arturia MiniFreak | Korg minilogue XD | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37-note velocity-sensitive Slim-key keybed with aftertouch | 37-keys (Slim-key, velocity sensitive) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 6 | 4 |
| Sounds / presets | 420 | 500 |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16) | 16-step polyphonic sequencer; Motion sequence on up to four parameters |
| Sound engine | 2 engines | Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User) |
| Effects | 3 FX slots | REVERB 10 types / DELAY 12 / CHORUS 8 / ENSEMBLE 3 / PHASER 8 / FLANGER 8 / USER 8 slots |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.94 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg minilogue XD if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.94 kg vs 2.8 kg).
- Choose the Arturia MiniFreak if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (6 vs 4).
- Choose the Korg minilogue XD if you want more variety of built-in voices (420 vs 500).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MiniFreak · Korg minilogue XD. Rows with a highlighted background differ.