Korg prologue-16 specs
The 16-voice, 61-key version of Korg's 2018 prologue hybrid, pairing an analog sound generator with a multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User) and 500 programs - more than 250 preload plus 250 user slots - at 9.1 kg. The prologue page first appeared on 19 January 2018; the -16 variant later landed in Korg's UK/DE/JP Product Archives without any dated retirement, while the 8-voice prologue-8 was its junior sibling.
Brand: Korg
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The 16-voice, 61-key prologue with 500 programs at 9.1 kg; out of production, so a used-market analog poly.
#13 of 38 synthesizers · full ranking| Status | discontinued |
|---|---|
| Keys | 61 |
| Key action | Natural touch keyboard with velocity |
| Polyphony | 16 |
| Sounds / presets | 500 |
| Weight | 9.1 kg |
| Sound engine | Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User) |
| Released | 2018 |
| Discontinued | 2018 |
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Strengths
- Hybrid analog plus multi digital engine (Noise, VPM, User)
- 16-voice polyphony
- 500 programs: 250+ preload and 250 user slots
- 61 natural-touch keys at 9.1 kg
Weaknesses
- 16-voice ceiling
- No built-in speakers
- Keyboard is velocity only - aftertouch never documented
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Spec source: www.korg.com — verified 2026-10-10