The analog
elemental
KORG MS-20 V unites screaming oscillators and filters with a semi-modular architecture and cutting-edge upgrades for a monstrous virtual instrument that transcends subtractive synthesis.
Explore the darker side of analog and effortlessly immerse your mix in the unearthly sounds of a machine that takes no prisoners - shuddering detuned basslines, snappy resonant thuds, and howling hard-sync melodies await.
Harnessing chaos
If raw energy had a sound, this would be it. KORG MS-20 V channels the high-voltage sound and hacked-circuit quality of an iconic beast of a synth, and the resulting sound is every bit as primal and fearsome as it always was. Do you dare tame it?
The test of time
A machine that’s remained unchanged since its release four decades ago, yet remains a production go-to for screaming leads, seismic wobbling basses, and edgy pulse width textures. KORG MS-20 V virtualizes this ageless analog monster for your DAW workflow.
Semi-modular
KORG MS-20 V already sounds impressively gnarly from the first note - but when you patch into its circuitry and manipulate its signal path, you’ll unleash its true mind-bending potential. Twist, transform, and torment its sound by creating your own connections.
Streamlined, sharpened
We didn’t stop at making the most authentic MS-20 emulation possible; this instrument has been retrofitted with modern functionality, including 6-voice polyphony with unison, a built-in sequencer, expanded voicing, and FX, perfectly suited to contemporary EDM, urban, and pop production.
A meaner
monosynth
KORG’s original MS-20 was released in 1978, during a period considered by many to be the golden age of analog synthesizers.
This was a blessing and curse; these instruments had never been more in vogue, but there was also plenty of competition.
Surprisingly, the MS-20 was preceded by a range of polyphonic instruments, KORG’s PS Series. The company wanted to cram as much functionality into as little space as possible, something that was notoriously difficult with analog polysynths. It was this design principle, however, that led them to creating an accompanying monosynth - enter MS-20.
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the scream
Many analog synthesizers are known for their warm, organic response. Semi-modular machines are often associated with sound design flexibility.
KORG MS-20 V’s namesake ancestor combined both with surprising results: a signature red-hot sound that refused to get old.
Korg MS-20 V brings the coveted aggressive sound of its glorious ancestor to life by meticulously emulating every component in extreme detail. The ultra-fat oscillators, the rule-breaking external signal processing, those screaming filters that remain unmatched to this day. Every non-linear nuance in the original hardware’s circuitry has been remade, streamlined, and enhanced for an unhinged analog machine aimed at punchy modern production.
Preset
library
Enjoy an expertly-crafted selection of 200 presets, spanning vintage synth patches to cutting-edge sounds for modern production, giving you instant creative results in a few clicks.
Bass
Dark Roller
Classic, dark, rolling Reese bass. Aftertouch controls highpass filter cutoff. Mod wheel controls lowpass filter cutoff.
Le Adda
Heavily distorted acid bass. Use time to control envelope times, and Movement to add tape echo. Mod wheel controls HPF frequency.
Leads
Super Fedback
Supersaw unison through ESP. Push drive with Timbre macro. Brightness controls HPF, and Movement detunes the voices. Feel free to tweak Total amounts to modulate VCOs / VCFs with feedback from "Signal Out".
Drunken Lead
Rough lead sound uses filter FM and the External Signal Processor to insert a filtered feedback loop resulting in random artifacts at the beginning of each note. Mod wheel adds vibrato while controlling its rate.
Pads & Strings
Rings Of Saturn
Cinematic, analogue pad with sweeping filter. Mod wheel controls highpass filter cutoff.
Pulse Concert
Violin with slight PWM. Mod wheel adds vibrato.
Sequences
Basik Tekno Sekence
Hold a note to make this easy techno patch play. Brightness adds rhythmic noise, Timbre controls VCO level, and Time makes the bass drum drop.
EBM Seq 1
Melodic sequence best suited as a bassline. Mod wheel increases the HP filter, for buildups or breaks.
Keys
Keys Tracked
Ambient plucked keys. Movement adds feedback from master out to filters frequency. Increase Time to turn preset into a pad. Brightness increases HPF frequency.
EP Chorus
Simple velocity sensitive EP. Timbre adds a bit of EG1 modulation on VCO2 ring. Time controls reverb size, and Movement affects reverb mix.
SFX
CPU Anxiety
Dark unison bass perfectly suited for dark bass music. Taking advantage of the highly non-linear MK1 filter, this patch is exigent on CPU processing, but sounds scary good. Sweet spot between C2 a C5.
Not Nyquist
Evolving SFX uses a complex set of modulations to produce harsh-asymmetric harmonics. Timbre Macro controls FM. Mod wheel controls the amount of filtered feedback inserted by the External Signal Processor.
Authentic MS-20
experience
We partnered with KORG to re-engineer the most faithful emulation of this iconic instrument yet. KORG MS-20 V captures the accessible layout and intuitive controls of the original hardware, putting you in total command of this machine’s captivating sound.
What
we added
KORG MS-20 V goes beyond just adding 6-voice polyphony to the mix: its expanded features give you the modern softsynth flexibility you need without compromising the classic elements of its sound.
We went several steps further and modeled the original KORG SQ-10 sequencer, letting you craft perfect melodies, basslines, and rhythmic components without ever leaving the instrument’s interface. With 3 tracks of 12 steps and a series of authentic controls, this sequencer can be routed via the patch bay to animate almost any aspect of KORG MS-20 V.
This machine’s sound is mighty as it is, but the addition of 4 FX slots, in series or parallel, lets you elevate it even further. Whether you want mix-smoothing refinement or total destructive processing, choose from 16 FX to turn your sound into a finished product.
Artistscorner
DJ Swish
Meets KORG MS-20 V
multi-platinum producer DJ Swish has perfected his own combination of keyboard proficiency with a quick-fire DAW workflow, and the results have earned him a solid reputation on the scene, with a Grammy nomination to boot.
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in action
Experience the inspiring, formidable sound of KORG MS-20 V in the hands of world-class sound designers; these demos have been exclusively produced to show this mean machine’s true colors.
A Darker Kind Of Torch
Industrial EBM track using several presets from the KORG MS-20 V's "Circuit Slayer" bank.
Airy Drop
Punchy Drum & Bass track using the MS-20 V to create airy ambience and melodies.
Busy Trip
Breakbeat track showing the MS-20 V's affinity for acid and distorted sounds.
French Syndrome
Electronic track in a french-touch fasion, showcasing some sounds of the "French Connections" MS-20V bank.
MS-20 Intro
Introdcution track of the MS-20 V, showing its potential for punchy cinematic soundscapes.
Old Dreamer
Smooth trap-drill beat using several instances of the KORG MS-20 V's Factory library.
Included in
V collection
Legendary Keyboards Reinvented
This instrument is also part of the V Collection -your complete dream line-up of the legendary synths, organs, pianos and more that made keyboard history. They’re modeled with the most advanced technologies for authentic realism, and enhanced with new creative options. Whether you use it as DAW plugins in the studio or standalone at gigs, V Collection puts the greatest keys of all time at your fingertips for instant inspiration.
Learn MoreLas características
necesitas
Los tutoriales integrados en la app te guían en todos los aspectos del instrumento, desde parámetros individuales hasta consejos de nuestros diseñadores de sonido, para que te puedas centrar en la parte creativa. Cuesta creer que resulte tan fácil, pero así es.
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Nuestros instrumentos virtuales y plugins están diseñados para integrarse fácilmente en tu estudio. Sea cual sea tu estilo, podrás explorar los sonidos y disfrutar de total compatibilidad con los principales DAW, tanto en Windows como en MacOS.
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TAE® Powered
The exclusive analog modeling technology that makes our emulations indistinguishable from the originals.
By accurately mimicking the characteristics of analog oscillators, filters, and soft clipping, we can provide astonishing component-accurate detail and authentic analog charm in equal measure.
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Main Features
- Virtual Instruments playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic,...) or standalone with a MIDI keyboard.
- Software emulation of original MS-20 designed in partnership with KORG
- Dual VCOs with Noise, PWM, Ring Mod, Hard-Sync, and Frequency Modulation
- High-pass and Low-pass filters modeled on KORG IC-35 and OTA chips
- Modulation Generator LFO with morphing waveforms
- Dual Envelope Generators with Looping/Snappy modes
- External Signal Processor module with Envelope Follower and sidechaining
- Patch Bay for semi-modular signal customization
- Built-in 3-channel 12-step sequencer based on KORG SQ-10
- 16 FX across 4 slots, configurable in series or parallel
- Expanded 6-voice polyphony with Unison mode
- MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility
- MPE compatibility
Platform specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- Procesador de 4 núcleos a 3,4 GHz (4,0 GHz en modo Turbo)
- 3 GB de espacio libre en disco
- Gráfica compatible con OpenGL 2.0
- No funciona con procesadores ARM en Windows
Configuración mínima
- Funciona de forma autónoma y como VST, AAX, Audio Unit y NKS (únicamente en DAW de 64-bits).
Apple
- Mac OS 11+
- 4 GB RAM
- Procesador de 4 núcleos, 3,4 GHz (4,0 GHz en modo Turbo) o procesador M1
- 3 GB de espacio libre en disco
- Gráfica compatible con OpenGL 2.0
Funciona con ASC
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