Arturia Korg MS-20 VvsArturia Synthx V
Summary
Arturia Korg MS-20 V and Arturia Synthx V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Voices: 6 on the Korg MS-20 V and 16 on the Synthx V.
- Released: 2022 on the Korg MS-20 V and 2024 on the Synthx V.
- Emulates: Korg MS-20 (1978) on the Korg MS-20 V and Elka Synthex (1981) on the Synthx V.
- Polyphony: Up to 6 voices on the Korg MS-20 V and Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) on the Synthx V.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod on the Korg MS-20 V and 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise on the Synthx V.
- Filter: Korg high-pass and low-pass in series on the Korg MS-20 V and Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass on the Synthx V.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrent |  Arturia Synthx VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Korg MS-20 (1978) | Elka Synthex (1981) |
| Voices | 6 | 16 |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod | 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise |
| Filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series | Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass |
| Multitimbral parts | — | 2 |
| Sequencer | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Chorus, Compressor, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS |