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Korg MS-20 mini

CurrentReleased 2013

An 86 per cent scale recreation of Korg's 1978 MS-20, with the same aggressive self-oscillating high-pass and low-pass filters and the semi-modular patch panel. Adds MIDI and USB but otherwise stays faithful, which makes it a cheap way into patching for anyone who wants the screaming MS-20 sound.

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Korg
Status
Current
Released
2013

Sound engine

Engine
Analogue
Voices
1
Polyphony
Monophonic
Oscillators
2 analogue VCOs
Filter
Resonant high-pass and low-pass (self-oscillating)
Multi-timbral parts
1
Sequencer
None
Models
Korg MS-20 (1978)

Keyboard

Keys
37
Key size
Mini
Key action
Synth-action
Aftertouch
None

Format

Format
Keyboard
Motorised knobs
No
Features
Semi-modular patch panel, External signal processor (pitch-to-CV), 10 patch cables included, 2 envelopes, Mono 3.5 mm output

Connections

MIDI ports
DIN in, USB
CV / Gate
Yes

Size & weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)
493 × 257 × 208 mm
Weight
4.8 kg

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