Arturia Korg MS-20 VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Korg MS-20 V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Korg MS-20 V and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Released: 2022 on the Korg MS-20 V and 2018 on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Korg MS-20 (1978) on the Korg MS-20 V and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod on the Korg MS-20 V and FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials on the Synclavier V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items | ![]() Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrent | ![]() Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Korg MS-20 (1978) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 6 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series | — |
| Sequencer | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |

