Arturia Korg MS-20 VvsArturia Prophet-5 V
Summary
Arturia Korg MS-20 V and Arturia Prophet-5 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → | Arturia Prophet-5 VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Korg MS-20 (1978) | Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (1978) |
| Voices | 6 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod | 2 modelled SSM VCOs (5 waveforms), noise, hard sync, Poly-Mod |
| Filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series | Modelled SSM 2040 4-pole low-pass |
| 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 | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978) Prophet-5 V – Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (1978)
- Oscillators: Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod Prophet-5 V – 2 modelled SSM VCOs (5 waveforms), noise, hard sync, Poly-Mod
- Filter: Korg MS-20 V – Korg high-pass and low-pass in series Prophet-5 V – Modelled SSM 2040 4-pole low-pass
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

