I have no problem with the small keys presented by korg on the ms 20 mini but i like having more octaves for a quick switch up. First off, new to the ms 20 mini and new to this group so i am glad to be here. Noisehiss fix for the korg ms 20 mini so, ive been owning a rev2 ms20 for 10 years and it is completely noise free. Comments from the developers fifty years have passed since korg was founded, and we have once again put our hand to an analog synthesizer. Launched in 2004, the korg legacy collection included a software emulation of the ms20. See attachment for what i mean though this image is a patch sheet for the original ms 20 not the mini i know i could make one just guessing someone already has my graphics skilz are poor. News ms20 patch book a collection of new sounds to. Unlike the original patch book created in the 1970s, this collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the ms 20 s continuing desirability over 36 years later. Korg ms20 the semimodular revolution greatsynthesizers. This is to leave the total input free for other modulation sources, for example white noise.
Marc doty continues his series of indepth videos looking at the. Korg minilogue free patch bank by earmonkey intergalactic. Congratulations on buying the korg ms20 synthesizer. Korg enlisted the same engineers who designed the original ms 20 to recreate it in a body that is smaller by 86% of the original size, but looks and sounds the same.
This offered polyphony, fabulous performance features, powerful effects processors, and dozens of other bonuses, and it even came with a miniature usb controller, the ms20ic, which looks like the ms20 mini but is a bit smaller again. Connect patch cords from the ms 20 kbd cv out and trig out jacks to the ms 10 vco cv in and trig in jacks. In it, i play a sound and then demonstrate how i achieved it. In 20, korg responded to a revived interest in monophonic analog synthesizers by reintroducing the ms 20 in a reducedsized form, as the ms 20 mini. Its a pretty good synth, but still lacks in some key areas. Part of the korg legacy collection, it came with a dedicated ms 20 usb controller a small replica of the original ms 20 with a mini keyboard and patchbay. This channel has a wide library of patches for a variety of synths. Never input an external audio signal or trigger signal to the patch panel jacks. The korg ms 20 is a great little synth which is having a bit of a resurgence at the moment with the release of the ms 20 mini. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Even after sales of the original, released in the late 70s, came to an end, korg has carried on the ms 20 tradition in a mini sized reissue, a software synthesizer plugin, and even a. Korg legacy collection ms20 controller owners manual. I have a korg ms 20 mini and i was trying to match a patch on a ms 20, and his sound and my sound were similarish but not the same. The korg ims 20 think korg ms 20 and ms 20 mini was one of the first serious synth ipad apps for musicians and is still going strong. This patch is applicable to the korg ms 20 or ms 20 mini, the ims 20 ipad app as well as to the behringer clone k2. For example you can input an electric guitar and use the ms20 mini as a guitar. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But even if it looks nice after all it is nothing more than software, right. In this video, he looks at creating patches on the ms 20 mini. The korg ms20 mini patch examples marc doty continues his series of indepth videos looking at the korg ms 20 mini.
Today, the sounds of the ms 20 have been reborn in hardware, as the ms 20 mini. How do i connect the sq 1 for use with the ms 20 mini. Legowelt once described it as sounding like battery poultry diarrhea. An online patch librarian for the ms 20 synthesiser. The korg ms20 mini patch examples part 1 by automaticgainsay. In this example the ms 10 is used with the ms 20 to increase the depth and richness of the sound. About the korg ms 20 mini monophonic synthesizer white is a monophonic analogue synthesizer built to the original specification of the original ms 20.
A subreddit dedicated to sharing information about the korg ms 20 and korg ms 20 mini. Ms 20 s design concept started by borrowing from the vertical layout found on larger and more expensive modular synths of its time, and then creating a more portable, inexpensive, and easier to use version. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the. Overseen by the engineers of the original ms 20 from 1978, a complete replication of the original analog c. With this understanding, use these examples as starting. It was released by korg in 1978 as an entrylevel, simple monophonic singlevco analog synthesizer. The ms 20 is reborn in four limitededition colors the ms 20 played a vital role korg s history as a synthesizer brand. The korg ms 20 mini is now available as a limitededition white monotone variation model.
The korg ms20 mini patch examples part 2 by automaticgainsay. Based on the black that is emblematic of the ms 20 s distinctive presence, this new model features a clean white monotone for its front panel. The korg ms 2000, however, is a 4voice virtual analog synthesizer based on the ms 10 20 and monopoly. The korg ms 20 mini soft case carrying bag fits that keyboard perfectly, and it gives you the perfect combination of protection and lightweight performance. Following on from the highly successful synth drums library, wave alchemy are proud to announce ms 20 mini drums a free collection of unique drum and percussive samples, each skilfully synthesized with a korg ms 20 mini, and processed on a soundbysound basis using an extensive collection of highend hardware processors and sound shaping tools. On the ms 20, each module vco, vcf, vca, eg, sh, mg, etc. Try patching white noise to total and then dialling up the mgt. The ms20 mini will amaze you with its absolutely authentic analog synth sound. Either way, there is no patch storage, so it really depends which one you want to use recreating patches each time with the sheets. Korg ms 20 patch examples gearslutz pro audio community. Korg ms20 mini analog monophonic synthesizer keyboard, 37key. Korg ms 20 mini analog synthesizer korg s ms 20 monophonic synthesizer, first introduced in 1978, is still a coveted instrument to this day, thanks to its thick, robust sound, its powerful, iconic analog filter, and its versatile patching options. With the authentic look of a mini modular its single vco is patchable using standard 14 inch patch cords to. Click here to download the ms20 patch book pdf 18mb.
This model is the first new color to appear in the nearly 40 years since the original unit went on sale in 1978. I think the ms 20 mini would be great if you really love to tinker. The patches are derived from the korg ios application ims20 giving a nice. Comes with original box, manual, all patch leads and power plug type a, however includes european adapter. I have checked the mini manual via download from korg. Since hes used the ms 20 on a number of his tracks, we can assume that this is more a statement of tonal quality than a damnation. The power bass sound comes from the korg arpodyssey patch book. After some research i found out the rev1 is slightly more noisy but the mini is way more noisy than any other analog synth on the planet. Find out how to unleash the power behind its patch panel. Following on from our highly successful synth drums library, we are proud to announce ms20 mini drums a free collection of unique drum and percussive samples, each skilfully synthesized with a korg ms 20 mini, and processed on a soundbysound basis using our extensive collection of highend hardware processors and sound shaping tools. An ms 20 mini will run you less than half that, at. Does the ms 20 mini and the ms 20 produce different sounds. Apart from being 86% of the size of the original, the use of 18 jacks on the patch area, and the addition of midi capabilities, the ms20 mini is otherwise.
The patches are derived from the korg ios application ims 20 giving a nice graphical view of the ms 20 panel thus making it easier to set up these great sounds. For details on using the patch panel, refer to the ms 20 owners manual and ms 20 setting examples provided on the included cdrom. Apart from being 86% of the size of the original, the use of 18 jacks on the patch area, and the addition of midi capabilities, the ms 20 mini is otherwise electronically identical to the original. A 37note analog synthesizer with semimodular patch bay with a compact body thats shrunk to 86% of the original size. Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the korg ms20 mini.
It only accepts note data, so for example, for automation of filters you have to do them by hand. A collection ms20 sound patches aimed at more modern music genres. To make it even more approachable, the ms 20 mini has been shrunk to 86% of the size of the original ms 20. The ms 20, and now the ms 20 mini, has a very particular character. Here is the third in a sub series of videos demonstrating some korg ms20 mini patching which is part of a larger introductory series of videos. You love your korg ms 20 mini, and now you can transport it in the bag that was made for it. According to korg, over 300,000 people have used ms 20 sounds either from the original, from korg s ms 20 plugin synth, or the ims 20 ipad app.