Arturia Korg MS-20 VvsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia Korg MS-20 V and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Voices: 6 on the Korg MS-20 V and 8 on the SEM V3.
- Released: 2022 on the Korg MS-20 V and 2025 on the SEM V3.
- Emulates: Korg MS-20 (1978) on the Korg MS-20 V and Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3.
- Polyphony: Up to 6 voices on the Korg MS-20 V and Up to 8 voices on the SEM V3.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod on the Korg MS-20 V and 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3.
- Filter: Korg high-pass and low-pass in series on the Korg MS-20 V and 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass on the SEM V3.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrent |  Arturia SEM V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Korg MS-20 (1978) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | 6 | 8 |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-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 | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |