Korg MICROKORG-S vs Korg microKORG XL+
| Korg MICROKORG-S | Korg microKORG XL+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37-keys (mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive) | Natural Touch mini-keyboard, velocity sensitive |
| Polyphony | 4 | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 128 |
| Sound engine | Analog Modeling Synthesis System | MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2 kg |
| Battery power | — | yes (~4 h on alkaline batteries) |
| Released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg microKORG XL+ if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.5 kg vs 2 kg).
- Choose the Korg microKORG XL+ if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (4 vs 8).
- Choose the Korg MICROKORG-S if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Korg MICROKORG-S · Korg microKORG XL+. Rows with a highlighted background differ.