Korg Kronos vs Yamaha MODX6
| Korg Kronos | Yamaha MODX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | Semi-weighted keyboard |
| Aftertouch | — | no |
| Polyphony | -2 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2 | — |
| Sequencer | 16-track MIDI + 16-track HDR + 1 master track | — |
| Sound engine | 9 движков (SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX) | Motion Control Synthesis Engine AMW2: 8 Elements, FM-X: 8 Operators, 88 Algorithms |
| Effects | Insert 12 / Master 2 / Total 2 | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 24.1 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 61 |
| Category | workstation | — |
| Dimensions | 88 key: 1 443 × 371 × 148 мм | — |
| Power Consumption | 60 W | — |
| System | KRONOS System Version 3.0 | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha MODX6 if budget is the priority — it is about $1350 cheaper (approx.).
- Choose the Yamaha MODX6 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (24.1 kg vs 6.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha MODX6 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (-2 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Korg Kronos · Yamaha MODX6. Rows with a highlighted background differ.