Korg vs Sequential:Which is more popular?

Name: Korg vs Sequential: Which is searched more?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Korg had more branded searches than Sequential among synthesizer brands worldwide. Korg had about 90,500 branded searches, while Sequential had 1,900. Korg made up 21.9% of all synthesizer brand searches we track, and Sequential accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about synthesizer brands, Korg appeared in all five answers and Sequential in two. Korg was mentioned before Sequential in two out of three answers.

Among synthesizer brands worldwide in September 2026

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Top synthesizer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Korg appeared in all five answers. Sequential was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Korg was listed before Sequential in two out of three answers.

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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Korg	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Moog	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Arturia	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Roland	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Sequential	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Novation	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Korg5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Moog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arturia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Roland4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sequential2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Novation0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which synthesizer brand should I buy?”
1. 1Korg
2. 2Roland
3. 3Arturia
4. 4Moog
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best synthesizer brands?”
1. 1Moog
2. 2Sequential
3. 3Roland
4. 4Korg
5. 5Arturia
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best synthesizer brand for music production?”
1. 1Arturia
2. 2Moog
3. 3Korg
4. 4Sequential
5. 5Roland
Searched Google, AI Overview
“analog synthesizer”
1. 1Korg
2. 2Moog
Searched Google, AI Overview
“keyboard synth”
1. 1Korg
2. 2Arturia
3. 3Roland

Not named in any answer:

Novation

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Korg or Sequential more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Korg and Sequential by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six synthesizer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Korg and Sequential among synthesizer brands worldwide, by month

Month	Moog	Arturia	Korg	Novation	Roland	Sequential
Oct 2025	26.9%	26.9%	22.1%	18.1%	5.4%	0.59%
Nov 2025	22.7%	34.1%	22.7%	15.3%	4.6%	0.5%
Dec 2025	20.8%	31.1%	25.3%	17%	5.1%	0.55%
Jan 2026	25.7%	25.7%	25.7%	17.3%	5.2%	0.44%
Feb 2026	23.5%	28.6%	23.5%	19.2%	4.7%	0.49%
Mar 2026	27.2%	27.2%	22.4%	18.3%	4.5%	0.47%
Apr 2026	27.2%	27.2%	22.4%	18.3%	4.5%	0.47%
May 2026	28.6%	23.5%	23.5%	19.2%	4.7%	0.49%
Jun 2026	26%	26%	21.2%	21.2%	5.2%	0.46%
Jul 2026	24.8%	24.8%	24.8%	20.2%	5%	0.52%
Aug 2026	27.8%	22.9%	27.8%	15.3%	5.6%	0.48%
Sep 2026	32.6%	21.9%	21.9%	17.9%	5.4%	0.46%

How has the Korg and Sequential comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Korg was ahead of Sequential in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Korg’s share of searches among synthesizer brands worldwide moved from 22.1% to 21.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sequential’s share of searches among synthesizer brands worldwide moved from 0.59% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for synthesizer brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

In September 2026, Moog overtook Korg to become the leader among synthesizer brands worldwide, with 32.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Korg lost share of searches among synthesizer brands worldwide, from 27.8% to 21.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sequential worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Korg’s and Sequential’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.