Arturia Korg MS-20 VvsArturia Vocoder V
Summary
Arturia Korg MS-20 V and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → | Arturia Vocoder VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Vocoder (analogue modelling) |
| Emulates | Korg MS-20 (1978) | Classic 16-band analogue vocoders |
| Voices | 6 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod | Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player |
| Filter | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series | 16-band vocoder filter bank |
| Sequencer | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS | Voice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Korg MS-20 V – Analogue modelling Vocoder V – Vocoder (analogue modelling)
- Emulates: Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978) Vocoder V – Classic 16-band analogue vocoders
- Oscillators: Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod Vocoder V – Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player
- Filter: Korg MS-20 V – Korg high-pass and low-pass in series Vocoder V – 16-band vocoder filter bank
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

