Arturia Acid VvsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | — | 6 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass Korg MS-20 V – Korg high-pass and low-pass in series
- Sequencer: Acid V – 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation Korg MS-20 V – Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).