Arturia Jup-8 V4vsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia Jup-8 V4 and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 9 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Jup-8 V4CurrentView details → | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland Jupiter-8 (1981) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | 16 | 6 |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs per voice with cross-modulation and sync | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass VCF plus separate high-pass | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Sequencer | — | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels |
| Effects | — | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Voice dispersion, Unison, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Voices: Jup-8 V4 – 16 Korg MS-20 V – 6
- Emulates: Jup-8 V4 – Roland Jupiter-8 (1981) Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978)
- Polyphony: Jup-8 V4 – Up to 16 voices Korg MS-20 V – Up to 6 voices
- Oscillators: Jup-8 V4 – 2 VCOs per voice with cross-modulation and sync Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod
- Filter: Jup-8 V4 – Resonant low-pass VCF plus separate high-pass Korg MS-20 V – Korg high-pass and low-pass in series
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

