Arturia DX7 VvsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia DX7 V and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 11 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (FM) on the DX7 V and Analogue modelling on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Voices: 32 on the DX7 V and 6 on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Released: 2017 on the DX7 V and 2022 on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Emulates: Yamaha DX7 (1983) on the DX7 V and Korg MS-20 (1978) on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Polyphony: 32 voices on the DX7 V and Up to 6 voices on the Korg MS-20 V.
- Oscillators: 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator on the DX7 V and 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod on the Korg MS-20 V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia DX7 VCurrent |  Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha DX7 (1983) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | 32 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | Multimode filter per operator | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Sequencer | Step 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 | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |