Arturia MiniFreak vs Korg minilogue
| Arturia MiniFreak | Korg minilogue | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 200 |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer (4 pages of 16) | 16-step polyphonic sequencer |
| Sound engine | 2 engines | Analog synthesis |
| Effects | 3 FX slots | DELAY (Hi Pass Cutoff, Time, Feedback, Output Routing) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.94 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg minilogue if budget is the priority — it is about $150 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Korg minilogue 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 Arturia MiniFreak if you want more variety of built-in voices (420 vs 200).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MiniFreak · Korg minilogue. Rows with a highlighted background differ.