Korg MS-20 minivsKorg multi/poly
Summary
Korg MS-20 mini and Korg multi/poly: 2 Korg synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Korg MS-20 miniCurrentView details → | Korg multi/polyCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Korg | Korg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 1 | 60 |
| Polyphony | Monophonic | 60 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 analogue VCOs | 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod |
| Filter | Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating) | Two modelled filters per voice, with vintage types including Mono/Poly, Pro and ladder |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 4 |
| Sequencer | None | Motion Sequencing 2.0 (4 lanes) plus arpeggiator |
| Effects | — | Distortion, Compressor, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary speaker, Delay, Tape echo, Reverb, EQ |
| Models | Korg MS-20 (1978) | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Mini | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Semi-modular patch panel, External signal processor (pitch-to-CV), 10 patch cables included, 2 envelopes, Mono 3.5 mm output | Virtual Voice Card per-voice drift, Cross-mod and sync between oscillators, Kaoss Physics touchpad, 4-layer Performances, Soft case included, Also available as a desktop module |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 493 × 257 × 208 mm | 566 × 319 × 93 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 3.5 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: MS-20 mini – Analogue multi/poly – Analogue modelling
- Voices: MS-20 mini – 1 multi/poly – 60
- Key action: MS-20 mini – Synth-action multi/poly – Semi-weighted
- Released: MS-20 mini – 2013 multi/poly – 2024
- Polyphony: MS-20 mini – Monophonic multi/poly – 60 voices
- Oscillators: MS-20 mini – 2 analogue VCOs multi/poly – 4 per voice (classic analogue models, waveshaper and wavetable types) plus noise and ring mod
Both are the same on keys (37).