Korg KingKORG vs Korg microKORG XL+
| Korg KingKORG | Korg microKORG XL+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 notes / Semi-Weighted Keyboard (Velocity sensitive) | Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive |
| Polyphony | 24 | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 300 | 128 |
| Sound engine | — | MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 7 kg | 2 kg |
| Battery power | — | yes (~4 h on alkaline batteries) |
| Released | 2013 | 2010 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | yes (USB Type B, External Connection: MIDI IN/OUT, USB Type B) | — |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| 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 XL+ if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7 kg vs 2 kg).
- Choose the Korg KingKORG if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (24 vs 8).
- Choose the Korg KingKORG if you want more variety of built-in voices (300 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Korg KingKORG · Korg microKORG XL+. Rows with a highlighted background differ.