Ahead of the 2024 NAMM Show, being held January 25-28, 2024 in Anaheim, California, Korg has introduced the opsix mk II, an updated version that increases polyphony to 64 voices.
Here’s what’s new in the Korg opsix mk II:
- Polyphony increased from 32 to 64 voices
- Refreshed Look (knob and slider’s pointer color, mkII logo)
- Equipped with functions equivalent to opsix SE
Features:
- 64 voices
- Operator Mixer
- Direct Hands-on Control
- ‘Six in One’ Synthesis
- Altered FM architecture delivers sounds across a vast spectrum
- Powerful Effects Processing
- Automatable 16-step sequencer
- Modulation Matrix
- Dice to generate new, unique sounds
- Free Librarian Software
- Many ready-to-go sound packs are now available at KORG Shop (https://korg.shop/sound-libraries/opsix.html)
- Special crossgrade to opsix native (software)
Korg opsix Audio Demos:
See the Korg site for details.
So if I’m reading correctly (I just did some digging on the Opsix SE), aside from increased polyphony and updated visuals, there’s really no difference between this and the original Opsix. Is that correct? I use the original Opsix a lot, but I don’t need the extra polyphony so I’m thinking this probably isn’t a worthwhile upgrade for me.
opsix is the most attractive FM synth on the market imho
More polyphony is always welcome! Makes the decision easier to get one.
Great that Korg has the resources and is willing to do hardware updates!
I really dislike Korg’s strategy of obscuring the fact that all of these recent synths are 95% repackaging of older, cheaper instruments.