Best Korg General Synthesizers 2026
Premium Korg general synthesizers - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Korg microKORG 2 MBK
by
Korg
Rock
Sound Design
Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • May lack specialization in any one area
Korg microKORG 2 MBKCompact SynthesiserLimited Edition in Metallic Black37 Velocity-sensitive mini keysSound engine:...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584361
$582
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Korg Modwave MKII
by
Korg
Rock
Film Score
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Korg Modwave MKIIDigital Wavetable Synthesizer37 Standard velocity-sensitive keysPolyphony: 60 stereo voicesKAOSS...
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4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577642
$749
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Korg SV-2S 73
by
Korg
Electronic
Ambient
Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
- • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Korg SV-2S 73Stage piano73 Velocity sensitive keysRH3 keyboard with hammer mechanismgraduated weighted in four...
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4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482553
$1,979
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Korg Minilogue XD
by
Korg
Ambient
Film Score
Pop
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Korg Minilogue XDHybrid Synthesiser4-Voice polyphony37 Velocity-sensitive slim keysTwo analogue VCOs and digital...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 457066
$626
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Korg microKORG S
by
Korg
Rock
Electronic
Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Korg microKORG SAnalog Modeling Synthesis System37 Velocity sensitive slim keys2 Oscillators and noise...
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4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 398386
$515
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Korg Wavestate MkII
by
Korg
Rock
Electronic
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Korg Wavestate MKIIDigital Synthesizer with Wave Sequencing 2.0 Sound Generation37 Standard velocity-sensitive keys...
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5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 569527
$659
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Korg SV-2S 88
by
Korg
Ambient
Rock
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Korg SV-2S 88Stage Piano88 Velocity sensitive keysRH3 keyboard with hammer mechanismgraduated weighted in four...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482573
$2,639
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Korg microKorg XL +
by
Korg
Sound Design
Film Score
Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Korg microKorg XL +Synthesizer / VocoderCompact "natural touch" keyboard37 Mini keys (velocity...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 295275
$514
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Korg multi/poly
by
Korg
Electronic
Sound Design
Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • May lack specialization in any one area
Korg multi/polyAnalogue Modeling Synthesiser37 semi-weightedvelocity- and release-dynamic keys4 oscillators -...
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4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602948
$1,018
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Korg miniKORG 700Sm
by
Korg
Electronic
Rock
Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Korg miniKORG 700SmMonophonic Analogue SynthesizerReproduction of the first Korg series synthesiser from 197337...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609201
$1,473
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Korg SV-2 73
by
Korg
Film Score
Ambient
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Korg SV-2 73Stage Vintage Piano73 Velocity sensitive keysRH3 keyboard with hammer mechanismgraduated weighted in four...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482539
$1,977
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Korg Monologue Blue
by
Korg
Pop
Electronic
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Korg Monologue BlueAnalogue synthesizer1 Voice25-Key keyboardMonophonic 16-step sequencer notes as well as up to 4...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 401468
$307
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Korg microKORG 2
by
Korg
Pop
Film Score
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Korg microKORG 2Compact Synthesiser37 Velocity-sensitive mini keysSound engine: Analogue Modelling Synthesis SystemMax....
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584351
$626
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Korg RK-100S 2 Red
by
Korg
Electronic
Ambient
Pop
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
Korg RK-100S 2 RedCompact Neck Strap Synthesiser (Keytar)37 Mini keysvelocity-sensitive2 Ribbon-ControllerSound...
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483268
$769
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Korg Monologue Silver Case Set
by
Korg
Rock
Electronic
Film Score
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Korg Monologue Silver Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Korg Monologue Silver*Analogue synthesizer*1 Voice25-Key...
⭐
4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510488
$373
How to Choose the Best General Synthesizers
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general synthesizers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
