Korg KingKORG vs Korg MICROKORG-S
| Korg KingKORG | Korg MICROKORG-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 notes / Semi-Weighted Keyboard (Velocity sensitive) | 37-keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive) |
| Polyphony | 24 | 4 |
| Sounds / presets | 300 | 256 |
| Sound engine | — | Analog Modeling Synthesis System |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 7 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | yes (USB Type B, External Connection: MIDI IN/OUT, USB Type B) | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 37 |
| Oscillators | 3 Oscillators (choose from analog, noise, DWGS, PCM, and MIC IN types), 127 types | — |
| Filters | 1 Filter (LPF/HPF/BPF), 18 types | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg MICROKORG-S if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg KingKORG if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (24 vs 4).
- Choose the Korg KingKORG if you want more variety of built-in voices (300 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Korg KingKORG · Korg MICROKORG-S. Rows with a highlighted background differ.