Korg Collection 6: Bring Analog Power and 90s Magic to Your DAW
- Noise Harmony
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Korg just dropped Collection 6, and it’s the kind of release that makes you stop and think about what’s actually possible in software now. This isn’t about adding another bread and butter workstation or a minor update to an existing plugin. Korg went straight for the wish list: the PS 3300, one of the rarest analog synths ever made, and the Trinity, the ’90s workstation that defined an entire era of production. Oh, and they threw in the SGX 2 piano engine for good measure.
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Guide to the KORG Collection 6
If you’ve been following Korg’s software journey, you know they’ve been methodically building out the Collection for years now. MS 20, Polysix, M1, Wavestation, ARP Odyssey, Triton—the list reads like a synth history textbook. Collection 6 doesn’t just continue that tradition. It takes a leap into territory that, until recently, felt out of reach for most producers.
PS 3300
The star of the show is the PS 3300. In the late ’70s, Korg built this thing as a statement piece, a fully polyphonic analog beast with three complete synth units stacked together, 144 voices of raw analog power in the original hardware. Only around 50 were ever made. The 2024 hardware reissue reportedly offered 147 voices, while the new plugin expands this further to up to 180 voices of polyphony according to Korg’s documentation.
The hardware reissue carried a ~$13,000 price tag and required both serious studio space and a small loan to acquire. Now that same sonic architecture lives in your DAW for a fraction of the cost, no electricity bills or maintenance required.
What makes the PS 3300 plugin special isn’t just the fact that it exists. Korg went deep with the modeling, bringing in the original designer Fumio Mieda and using their latest analog modeling tech to capture every quirk of the original circuitry. Each of the three synth panels (PSU 3301) has its own oscillator, filter, envelope, and modulation setup, and you can patch between them semi modularly.
The plugin adds modern functionality: preset storage, tempo sync, an expanded mod matrix, a multi effects processor, and the ensemble effect from the PS 3100 and PS 3200.
You can also choose between the original PS 3300 filter and the MS 20 filter for each panel, which dramatically broadens the tonal range. Add pink and white noise sources, flexible modulation routing, and four slots of high quality effects, and you’ve got something that goes beyond faithful recreation—it’s a tool that actually fits into modern production workflows.
Trinity
Then there’s the Trinity. Released in 1995, this was Korg’s answer to the evolving workstation market, and it set new standards with its touchscreen interface and massive PCM sound library. Korg modeled the ACCESS sound engine from the ground up under supervision of the original Trinity developers and even emulated the D/A converters to preserve that unmistakable mid ’90s sheen. You get the full original sample library plus all four official expansion packs: Megapianos, Orchestral Elements, Dance Waves & Drums, and M1 Factory sounds. In total, there are over 2,000 programs and combinations.
If you’re the kind of producer who needs those specific ’90s textures—lush string pads, glassy EP tones, punchy synth brass—the Trinity delivers. It’s not trying to be subtle or modern. It’s unapologetically cheesy in all the right ways, and that’s exactly why it works.
The browser makes navigating those 2,000+ sounds way easier than it ever was on the hardware, and the plugin is 8 part multi timbral, meaning you can layer up to eight sounds within a single instance, just like the original’s Combi mode, without having to bounce anything out.
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SGX 2
Rounding out the trio is the SGX 2, the premium piano engine from Korg’s Kronos and Nautilus workstations. Five meticulously sampled pianos—German Grand, Japanese Grand, Italian Grand, Japanese Small Grand, and Japanese Upright—are included. Each has been recorded in full stereo with up to 12 velocity layers per key and no looping, capturing the full decay of each note. You get detailed control over damper resonance, mechanical noise, string resonance, and lid position. It’s the kind of piano plugin where you can dial in exactly the character you’re after, from intimate and dry to concert hall lush.
The SGX 2 also includes the same high quality effects processor found in the PS 3300 plugin, with multiple slots that can handle everything from subtle ambience to heavily processed textures. If you’re tired of generic piano plugins that all sound the same, this one gives you real control and real character.
Inside the Full Collection
The Collection now comprises 17 synthesizers, 2 effect processors, and 1 drum machine, 20 plugins total, covering a wide swath of Korg’s history. You’ve got your analog classics (MS 20, Polysix, Mono/Poly, ARP 2600), your digital workhorses (M1, Triton, Wavestation), and now these three new heavy hitters. It’s not the biggest plugin bundle out there (Arturia’s V Collection still has more instruments, which you can find on Plugin Boutique), but Korg’s focus on its own lineage means every plugin in here feels purposeful and well executed.
Of course, there are some things worth mentioning. The older plugins in the Collection (MS 20, Polysix, Mono/Poly) are starting to show their age compared to newer releases. They still sound good, but the interfaces and feature sets feel a bit dated. It would be great to see Korg give those earlier titles the same treatment they’ve given the newer ones. Also, while the PS 3300 plugin sounds fantastic and offers expanded polyphony, it’s CPU intensive—tests on an M1 Max show 15–40% CPU usage for a single instance. If you’re layering multiple instances or working on an older machine, you’ll notice it.
Still, complaints aside, Collection 6 delivers. The PS 3300 alone justifies the upgrade for anyone who’s into thick analog sounds or experimental patching. The Trinity fills a specific nostalgic niche that’s hard to find elsewhere. And the SGX 2 gives you a legit piano option that doesn’t feel like an afterthought.
Pricing and Availability
Korg Collection 6 is available now with an intro price of $299 USD (regular price $399) through November 10, 2025. Owners of Collection 5 can upgrade for $99 USD. Individual plugins are also on sale: PS 3300 for $99 (normally $149), Trinity for $149 (normally $199), and SGX 2 for $99 (normally $149). All three run as VST3, AU, and AAX on both macOS (including Apple Silicon) and Windows.
Conclusion
The big picture here is that Korg keeps pushing the Collection forward in meaningful ways. They’re not just churning out plugins for the sake of it, they’re bringing instruments to life that most of us will never have the chance to own in hardware form. And in doing so, they’re making those sounds accessible to a much wider audience. Whether you’re chasing vintage analog textures, ’90s workstation nostalgia, or just need a really good piano, Collection 6 has something worth exploring.
More information on the Korg website.
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