KORG Collection
KORG Collection: A flexible KORG instrument suite for producers seeking classic synths, workstations, and keys. Ranked #23 of 33 in Virtual Instruments by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for producers seeking classic KORG instrument emulations.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forProducers seeking classic KORG instrument emulations
- Free planNo
- Standalone appYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Runs standalone or as AU, VST3, and AAX plug-ins
- Combines analog modeling with PCM sounds and expansion libraries
- Adds virtual patching, built-in effects, and searchable browsing
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Focused on KORG instruments rather than a broad vendor-neutral library
- Some modeled instruments were originally monophonic
Our verdict on KORG Collection
KORG Collection brings together software recreations of classic KORG synthesizers, workstations, pianos, organs, effects, and rhythm instruments. It is aimed at producers and keyboard players who want KORG sounds in a computer-based studio, including models such as MS-20, Polysix, M1, WAVESTATION, TRITON, Prophecy, microKORG, TRINITY, PS-3300, and SGX-2. The instruments run as standalone applications or plug-ins on macOS and Windows, so the collection can suit both DAW-based work and playing outside a host.
Its instrument range combines modeled synthesis with PCM-based sound programs and expansion libraries. Virtual patching and built-in effects provide ways to shape sounds within the instruments, while a searchable sound-program browser helps navigate the collection. The published description refers to thousands of PCM and sound programs, though it does not give one suite-wide preset count. Some instruments originally designed as monophonic synths also have polyphonic versions here. This breadth makes the suite more suitable for someone specifically drawn to KORG’s instrument history than for a buyer seeking a general-purpose library spanning multiple manufacturers.
KORG Collection supports AU, VST3, and AAX plug-in formats as well as standalone use, with listed integrations including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase Pro, Studio One, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Reason, Pro Tools, and Reaper. It is a paid product with no free plan; KORG documents a time-limited demo, and a separate three-day Splice Rent-To-Own trial. Choose it for access to the named KORG instruments and their sound-shaping features across common production environments. If you need a vendor-neutral instrument catalog or a free plan, this is a less suitable fit.
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KORG Collection fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Plugin formats | Vst3 |
| Standalone app | Yes |
| Instrument focus | Synth |
| Built-in samples | Yes |
| MPE support | Not verified |
| Included presets | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase Pro, Studio One, Digital Performer … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | korg.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
KORG Collection integrations
KORG Collection lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Ableton Live
- Logic Pro
- GarageBand
- Cubase Pro
- Studio One
- Digital Performer
- FL Studio
- Reason
- Pro Tools
- Reaper
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