Korg Kronos 2 61 vs Yamaha MODX+
| Korg Kronos 2 61 | Yamaha MODX+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Natural Touch Semi Weighted keyboard | GHS Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 400 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2560 | 2500 |
| Sequencer | — | 16-track |
| Sound engine | 9 engines: SGX-2 premium piano, EP-1 MDS electric piano, HD-1 PCM synthesizer, AL-1 analog modeling, CX-3 tonewheel organ, STR-1 plucked strings, MOD-7 VPM, MS-20EX and PolysixEX (CMT) | AWM2 + FM-X |
| Effects | 12 insert + 2 master + 2 total effect processors, 197 effect types, 783 presets; per-timbre 3-band EQ | VCM |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 14.3 kg | 13.8 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1040, 134, 364] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| 88 Algorithms; Effects | — | Reverb x 12 |
| Master Effect X 26; Sequencer | — | 16 Sequence tracks |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha MODX+ if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.3 kg vs 13.8 kg).
- Choose the Korg Kronos 2 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (400 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Kronos 2 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2560 vs 2500).
Full spec sheets: Korg Kronos 2 61 · Yamaha MODX+. Rows with a highlighted background differ.