Arturia Modular V3vsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia Modular V3 and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 11 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Modular V3CurrentView details → | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Moog modular systems (1960s) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | 64 | 6 |
| Polyphony | Mono or up to 64 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 9 VCOs, noise | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Sequencer | 24-step sequencer | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Voices: Modular V3 – 64 Korg MS-20 V – 6
- Released: Modular V3 – 2016 Korg MS-20 V – 2022
- Emulates: Modular V3 – Moog modular systems (1960s) Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978)
- Polyphony: Modular V3 – Mono or up to 64 voices Korg MS-20 V – Up to 6 voices
- Oscillators: Modular V3 – 9 VCOs, noise Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod
- Filter: Modular V3 – 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank 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).

