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Description
Step into a world of sonic exploration with the Korg MS-20 V2 Software Synthesizer, a digital rebirth of the legendary 1978 analog classic. Revered for its CMT (Component Modeling Technology), this plugin faithfully captures the MS-20's distinctive sharpness and versatility, offering a rich palette of sounds. The MS-20 V2 is not just an upgrade; it’s a transformation tailored for modern music production, featuring a sleek, high-resolution interface that scales effortlessly in Retina and 4K environments.
Unleash your creativity with the MS-20's semi-modular design, equipped with two VCOs, a self-oscillating filter, and an external signal processor for integrating external audio. Its flexibility is further enhanced by a comprehensive patch system, allowing for intricate sound creations that push the boundaries of electronic music. This updated version introduces two new multi-effects and expands its sonic capabilities with 21 effects and 127 ready-to-use programs.
With 32 voices of polyphony and up to 16-voice unison, the MS-20 V2 opens new horizons for lush soundscapes and complex layers. Whether you’re crafting sticky bass lines or soaring leads, the 200 newly added presets will inspire both seasoned professionals and aspiring musicians alike. Navigate effortlessly through your sound library with the new program browser, designed for easy access to your favorite presets. A true digital masterpiece, the Korg MS-20 V2 is more than just a plugin—it’s a complete sound experience.
Key Features:
- Faithful modeling of MS-20 circuitry using KORG’s Component Modeling Technology (CMT)
- High-resolution, scalable interface for Retina and 4K
- Two newly added multi-effects, with a total of 21 effects
- 250 updated and new presets
- 32 voices of polyphony and up to 16-voice unison
- External signal processor and flexible patch system
Product specs
| Plugin Format | VST, AU, AAX |
| Operating Systems | Mac, Windows |
Reviews
PROS
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Affordable alternative to the MS-20 Mini
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Excellent emulation of the original MS-20 sound
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Comes with a powerful sequencer and drum machine
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Versatile for creating glitchy, abstract sounds
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High-quality effects, though lacking in overdrive options
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Part of the standout Korg Legacy Collection
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Great value for budget-conscious users
CONS
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Unable to resize on standalone version, inconvenient for large screens
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Frequent re-authorization required, frustrating for users
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Saving presets is cumbersome and unintuitive
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Korg MS-20 V2.
Software and compatibility
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The Korg MS-20 V2 plugin is compatible with the Legacy MIDI Controller and has an iPad version available.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 8 Reviews and 42 Ratings
1121
Great sound but the GUI sucks.
I love the MS-20, but this emulation desperately needs an update so it can be resized. Its ridiculous that on the huge 70" screens we have now, we still have to use a scrollbar to move from one side to the other horizontally. I would use it a lot more if they fixed this one issue. Come on Korg, it's 2019. The ironic thing is, they resized it in the bundle, but if you bought it separately like I did, because I wasn't interested in the M1, the single plugin version doesn't resize....STILL. It gets 3 stars from me because of this one reason
701
Sooooo worth the money.
I first bought this for my iPad as I wanted to know what an MS-20 is like as I was thinking of getting the ms-20 mini but for 10 quid compared to the mini which is now around 450 it is an aboloute no-brainier for someone on a very small budget like myself and of course the mini is a lot better but for the money it is incredibly hard to beat. Not only is the actual synth of the iMS-20 brilliant, it has a wide pallet of good quality effects (missing any overdrive, fuzz or distortion which was quite annoying) and an incredibly powerful sequencer and drum machine which allows you to create entire songs by chaining together sequences and drum loops. Overall a brilliant sounding synth with many different possibilities and a good emulation of the original MS-20 and a great app overall with the added effects drum machine and sequencer.
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a nice midi controller, but that's about it
on the bright side, the patch cables actually work as patch cables, so that's cool i guess
407
Korg MS-20
As far as virtual modular synths go, This is hands down the greatest by far. I love how well it creates glitchy abstract sounds.
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Sounds great!
Would give it 5 stars if it didn't require re-authorizing so often. This is one of the real standouts of the korg legacy collection. It really has that analog mojo in a VST!
161
its nice.
Its a nice software that i got with a taktile 25, Its kind of a pain to save the presets with on this
Artist usage
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"Yeah sometimes software instruments are right for the application. I've never created a track with 100% software, but I choose my spots. It's funny because sometimes I'll be using a software emulation of a synth I actually own. Like the lead sound on the song Dive, that's the MS-20 plugin. I was sitting there writing it and looking at the real MS-20 and wondering what the hell I was thinking. But it just has a different sound and for that particular song, it made sense"
Sky Harbor Studio, Owl City's personal studio in Minnesota, uses many Korg virtual instruments. The second listed is the MS-20.
in this picture in the bottom left corner you can see the modular part of the Korg MS-20 sofware synth
In an Instagram story, Vegyn stated that he uses the Korg MS-20 synth on the album "Diamonds." It is unclear whether he means the hardware or software version.
In an interview with MusicRadar, Neil Arthur of Blancmange discusses using the Korg MS-20 V2 Software Synthesizer, describing it as a tool that "does what it says on the box."
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