Korg releases phase8 System Updater v1.2

March 17, 2026 · 1 sources

Korg announced on March 17, 2026 that System Updater v1.2 for the phase8 is available for download. The notice appears in the news section of the phase8 specifications page: "2026.03.17 [Updates - phase8 System Updater v1.2 is now available!]"¹.

The phase8 is listed as an acoustic synthesizer. Its connections include MIDI TRS-A In/Out, USB-C for USB-MIDI and firmware, Sync In/Out, Line Audio Out, Headphone Out and CV In at +/- 5V. It holds 8 programs and runs on an AC adaptor at DC 12V, with power consumption listed at 4.8W. Dimensions are 231 x 236.5 x 46mm and weight is 1.71kg. Included items are the AC adaptor, a hex key, a Quick Start Guide, a Precautions Sheet and 5 additional resonators¹.

The page does not state what changed in v1.2, and no changelog or release notes are given there. The specifications page also notes that specifications and appearance may be changed without notice for improvement purposes¹.