The ms20 mini is an analog synthesizer that is a modern version of the korg ms20, but smaller 86% the size of the original. Nov 26, 2015 a library of patches for the korg ms 20. Click here to download the ms20 patch book pdf 18mb. But the second half, which puts the two korgs to work with a little switched on style bach sequencing, highlights how great they both sound. The ms20 mini painstakingly replicates the original ms20. Korg ms20 true analog mono synthesizer usb midi w 2 18. Youre confusing the ms20 mini which is a full reproduction of the ms20 and can be played without a computer with the ms20 legacy controller which required the korg legacy software to be loaded into a computer or tablet and required to be connected to said device. 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. The hardwiring can be overridden however, using patchcords.
The ms 20 mini will amaze with its absolutely authentic, analog synth sound. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Korg ms20 mini korg minilogue post by walter ego wed oct 12, 2016 12. Dec 21, 2017 a simple multitracked recording using only the ms20 mini for all of the sounds. Back and smaller than ever, korgs ms20 mini analog synthesizer revives the legendary ms20 synth in all of its glory, but at 86% of the original size.
It is an analog twooscillator monophonic lead and bass synth with hard wired and patchable connections. Since hes used the ms20 on a number of his tracks, we can assume that this is more a statement of tonal quality than a damnation. It has since been replaced by the ms20 mini which offers many of the same attributes as its predecessors plus a few new ones. A simple multitracked recording using only the ms20 mini for all of the sounds.
Im thinking of trying to find an original korg ms20 or buying the ms20 mini instead, and wonder what people think about the differences. I announce with great satisfaction english tear, the first in a line of small utility modules. Today, the sounds of the ms20 have been reborn as the korg ms20 mini. The wheel and momentary button on the ms20 mini can do a huge variety of things. If youre looking for that ms20 tone with all the bells and whistles its the one to get. Find out how to unleash the power behind its patch panel. This video, via atoooy, is a comparison of the korg ms20 mini and the original korg ms20. Ms20 patch book a collection of new sounds to program on. Korg ms20 mini ambient composition by dreamsofwires youtube. This page contains patches and sound banks for ms20 part of the korg legacy collection by korg. The ms20 mini comes with 10 of these patch cables, and theyre yellow just like the virtual patch cables in korgs software variations of the ms20.
Korg s proprietary component modeling technology cmt recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow to provide results that are completely faithful to. Korg ms20 mods full size and mini by galanter on fri aug 15, 2014 8. Since all musical instruments have different ranges in pitch, tone, dynamics and har. The korg ms20 mini introduction by automaticgainsay. The original analog circuitry the ms 20 mini painstakingly replicates the original ms 20. By many asks we are continuing series of sounds for behringer synthesizers. Korg ms 20mini the self triggering patch by audiocentralmagazine.
Korg ms20 mini analoge synthesizer met dik, robuust geluid. Sounds range from big fat bass phatness, to dark, aggressive, scifi, distortion, gritty, and glitch. The same engineers who developed the original ms20 have perfectly reproduced its circuitry and fit it into a body 86% of the original size. The korg ms20 mini oscillators part 1 by automaticgainsay. Legowelt once described it as sounding like battery poultry diarrhea. I announce with great satisfaction english tear, the first in. The korg ms 20 mini is a compact reissue of the korg ms 20 analog monophonic synthesizer, standing at 86% of the originals size. An online patch librarian for the ms 20 synthesiser. Featuring two oscillators, a lowpass and highpass filter, and two envelopes, the korg ms 20 mini also offers semimodular capability for rerouting the signal path and interacting with other gear. 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. Despite the claims about the ms20 patch panel for the most part it just makes up for leaving out switches found on other synths, its not nearly as crazy as it looks. Contribute to nbirnelkorg ms20patches development by creating an account on github. News ms20 patch book a collection of new sounds to.
The ms20, and now the ms20 mini, has a very particular character. But there are people who are so loyal to the ms20 that they have refused to make the leap to the. It is patchcompatible with the original, though patches that use the selfoscillation of the filters may sound slightly different. A dedicated soft case for the korg ms20 mini made by korg made from tough nylon padded interior to protect the keyboard at all times includes shoulder strap plus internal accesssory pocket have a question. Korg ms20 mini korg minilogue vintage synth explorer. Korg ms20 the semimodular revolution greatsynthesizers. Feb 24, 2016 12 more allanaloggoodness patches on the little beast. Korg ms20 mini ambient composition by dreamsofwires. Nieuws ms20 patch book a collection of new sounds to. The korg ms20 mini is a compact reissue of the korg ms20 analog monophonic synthesizer, standing at 86% of the originals size. The ms20m has voct, cvgate in addition to hzv, strig.
Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the korg ms20 mini. As the original manufacturer, korg is uniquely qualified to recreate our vintage analog synthesizers as software instruments. The ms20 mini will amaze with its absolutely authentic, analog synth sound. The melodic sounds were patches i originally made on the ims20 app, and so i tried to recreate them using the mini. Korg ms20 mini monophonic analog synthesizer proaudiostar.
This is no copycat knockoff either the ms20 mini is nearly identical to the original, with the same analog oscillators, firstgeneration filters, and a vca thats been tweaked to reduce noise. An online patch librarian for the ms20 synthesiser. Mini plug connect to aux jack connect to aux input. 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. The patches are derived from the korg ios application ims20 giving a nice graphical view of the ms20 panel thus making it easier to set up these great sounds. Apr 19, 20 the ms 20 mini looks and feels like an ms 20, though of course its lighter and its more compact size makes it easier to gig with. Patches here should apply to all variants including the original ms 20, ms 20 mini and ms 20m. New korg scms20 mini soft case for analog keyboard synthesizer ms20 fs see more like this 9v ac dc power supply adapter for korg ms20 mini replacement for ka350 ka350 brand new. The ms20 is designed to run as a standalone program. The korg ms20 is a patchable semimodular monophonic analog synthesizer which korg released in 1978 and which was in production until 1983. Unlike the original patch book created in the 1970s, this collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the ms20s continuing desirability over 36 years later. As the original manufacturer, korg is uniquely qualified to recreate our vintage analog synthesizers as. In it, i play a sound and then demonstrate how i achieved it.
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. The same engineers who developed the original ms20 have perfectly reproduced its circuitry and fitted it into a body thats been. Semipatchable mono master korg legacy collection originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. Korgs proprietary component modeling technology cmt recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow, to provide results that are completely faithful to the original hardware. Korgs proprietary component modeling technology cmt recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow to provide results that are completely faithful to. Originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. Though we do hope korg will make a gig case for safe transportation as there arent many off the shelf solutions that fit an lshaped keyboard with threequarter size keys. Questions about the korg ms20 mini semimodular analog synthesizer. Korg ms20 modsschematics okay, so i got hold of the schematics and board layouts here. The ms 20 mini painstakingly replicates the original ms 20. The ms20 was one of korgs first major successful portable analog monosynths and even today it is still a great little machine. Korgs ms20 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. Korg ms20 mods full size and mini electrical audio.
The same engineers who developed the original ms 20 have perfectly reproduced its circuitry and fit it into a body 86% of the original size. As a comparison, it seems flawed because of some small volume and setting differences. Here is part one of a demonstration of the sound and functionality of various implementations of the semimodular patch panel of the korg ms20. A collection ms20 sound patches aimed at more modern music. Using the mod wheel and momentary button on ms20 mini. Semipatchable mono master originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. I went down to my local guitar center and had an absolute blast playing the minibrute. Unlike the original patch book created in the 1970s, this collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the ms20 s continuing desirability over 36 years later. The korg ms20 is a great little synth which is having a bit of a resurgence at the moment with the release of the ms20 mini.
Modular synth manufacturer the harvestman has announced a new module thats designed to make it easy to connect the new korg ms20 mini to modular synthesizers heres the official announcement. New korg scms20 mini soft case for analog keyboard synthesizer ms 20 fs see more like this 9v ac dc power supply adapter for korg ms 20 mini replacement for ka350 ka350 brand new. A dedicated soft case for the korg ms 20 mini made by korg made from tough nylon padded interior to protect the keyboard at all times. 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. The original analog circuitry the ms20 mini painstakingly replicates the original ms20.
Sounds range from big fat bass phatness, to dark, aggressive, scifi, distortion, gritty. Korg ms20 mini semimodular analog synthesizer reverb. Additional devices included the ms01 foot controller, ms02 interface, ms03. Manual patch the unit also comes with a reprint of the original ms20 manual which is kinda cute this is, after all, an ms20. I tend to be more of a originalvintage synth guy, but itd certainly be easiercheaper to get a mini. It was part of korgs ms series of instruments, which also included the single oscillator ms10, the keyboardless ms50 module, the sq10 sequencer, and the vc10 vocoder. Im thinking of trying to find an original korg ms 20 or buying the ms 20 mini instead, and wonder what people think about the differences. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the. Here, korgs rich formidoni shows you how to assign.
I have no problem with the small keys presented by korg on the ms20 mini but i like having more octaves for a. It also has the pulse width modulation of the ms10 without modification but of course the two vcos of the original ms20 with the two filter options. Over 300,000 people have enjoyed the distinct ms20 sounds from the original, from korgs ms20 plugin synth, and the ims20 ipad app. Krachtige, iconische analoge filter en veelzijdige patching opties. Launched in 2004, the korg legacy collection included a software emulation of the ms20. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in. First patch korg ms20 red bull music academy youtube. 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. Selfoscillating highpasslowpass filters with distinctive distortion. The sound of the inimitable ms20 is now available to all with the new ms20 mini. Normal setting etat normal normaleinstellung korg usa.