Korg KingKORG vs Korg wavestate mk II
| Korg KingKORG | Korg wavestate mk II | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 notes / Semi-Weighted Keyboard (Velocity sensitive) | 37 keys (velocity and release-velocity sensitive) |
| Aftertouch | — | no |
| Polyphony | 24 | 96 |
| Sounds / presets | 300 | 261 |
| Sound engine | — | Wave Sequencing 2.0 |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 7 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 565 × 338 × 92 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2013 | — |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | yes (USB Type B, External Connection: MIDI IN/OUT, USB Type B) | — |
| Status | current | current |
| 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 wavestate mk II if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7 kg vs 2.9 kg).
- Choose the Korg wavestate mk II if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (24 vs 96).
- Choose the Korg KingKORG if you want more variety of built-in voices (300 vs 261).
Full spec sheets: Korg KingKORG · Korg wavestate mk II. Rows with a highlighted background differ.