Arturia CMI VvsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia CMI V and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (sampling, additive) on the CMI V and Analogue modelling on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Released: 2017 on the CMI V and 2022 on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Emulates: Fairlight CMI (1979) on the CMI V and Korg MS-20 (1978) on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Polyphony: Up to 32 voices per track on the CMI V and Up to 6 voices on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Oscillators: Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples on the CMI V and 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Filter: Modelled analogue filter on the CMI V and Korg high-pass and low-pass in series on the Korg MS-20 V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia CMI VCurrent |  Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling, additive) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Fairlight CMI (1979) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | — | 6 |
| Polyphony | Up to 32 voices per track | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Multitimbral parts | 10 | — |
| Sequencer | 32-step 'Page R' sequencer | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |