Korg
Korg Minilogue XD
$799.99
Best Synthesizers · head-to-head
Korg Minilogue XD vs Arturia MiniFreak
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arturia MiniFreak is cheaper at $649. Every spec and price links to its source.
Arturia
Arturia MiniFreak
$649Cheaper
Released 2022-11
Which is better: the Korg Minilogue XD or Arturia MiniFreak?
The Korg Minilogue XD wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Arturia MiniFreak is the cheaper at $649. Get the Korg Minilogue XD for the stronger spec sheet, the Arturia MiniFreak to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Korg Minilogue XD | Arturia MiniFreak |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $799.99 | $649 |
| Brand | Korg | Arturia |
| Released | — | 2022-11 |
| Synthesis type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Polyphony voices | 4 | 6 |
| Oscillators per voice | 3 | 2 |
| Key count | 37 | 37 |
| Keybed type | — | mini |
| Multitimbral parts | — | — |
| Patch memory | 500 | — |
| Sequencer steps | 16 | 64 |
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard effects | Yes | Yes |
| Cv gate io | Yes | No |
| Weight (kg) | 2.8 | 2.94 |
Sources — Korg Minilogue XD: korg.com (verified 2026-07-11). Arturia MiniFreak: arturia.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Korg Minilogue XD and Arturia MiniFreak?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Polyphony voices: Korg Minilogue XD 4 vs Arturia MiniFreak 6
- Oscillators per voice: Korg Minilogue XD 3 vs Arturia MiniFreak 2
- Sequencer steps: Korg Minilogue XD 16 vs Arturia MiniFreak 64
- Cv gate io: Korg Minilogue XD true vs Arturia MiniFreak false
- Weight (kg): Korg Minilogue XD 2.8 vs Arturia MiniFreak 2.94
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Korg Minilogue XD
Only one whitelisted tester, Engadget, published a hands-on review of the $650 Korg Minilogue XD. It calls the XD one of, if not the most versatile midrange synths out there, praising its thick atmospheric analog pads, solid tank-like build quality, and user-programmable digital Multi oscillator. It flags four-note polyphony that runs out for piano-style playing, the lack of MIDI thru in a crowded studio, and drive/key-track switches that offer only three positions. No lab measurements were reported. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Versatile midrange synth with wide sonic range, especially thick atmospheric pads; Solid, satisfying build quality and knobs for the price; User-programmable digital Multi oscillator with deep customization potential.
Flagged: Four-note polyphony runs out fast for lush chords and piano-style playing; No MIDI thru limits fitting into a crowded home studio; Drive and key-track switches only offer three positions, limiting subtle tweaking.
Arturia MiniFreak
No sourced tester review yet.