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Synthesizer

Korg MS-20 V

Arturia

Where to get itAvailable from Arturiaarturia.com

Korg MS-20 V is a virtual analog synthesizer plugin that meticulously recreates the classic 1970s Korg MS-20 hardware synth, expanded with modern features like a sequencer and effects chain. This subtractive synth combines two voltage-controlled oscillators, dual resonant filters (highpass and lowpass in series), and modulation sources including a Modulation Generator (LFO), two envelope generators, and a patchbay for custom routing. The MS-20 V is distinctive for its dual filter circuit models (Korg 35 and OTA designs), continuously variable LFO waveforms, and both Classic and Modern envelope time ranges.

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Key Features

01Dual VCOs with pulse width modulation and FM assign for single-oscillator FM
02Two resonant VCFs in series (highpass and lowpass) with MK1/MK2 filter circuit selection
03Modulation Generator with continuously variable waveforms (sawtooth to triangle to ramp, pulse width variable 0-100%)
04Envelope Generator 1 with Delay, Attack, Release; selectable Trig/Gate/Loop behavior
05Envelope Generator 2 with Hold, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release; Classic and Modern time ranges
06Velocity-sensitive Cutoff Mod Sidechain for dynamic brightness control
07Step sequencer with 1–12 step length, 6 pattern types (A+B+C or AB+C configurations), swing up to 75%
08Effects chain including Delay, Reverb, Distortion (16 types), Compressor, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Stereo Pan, Multi Filter

Things to Try

  • 01Use the MG Waveform knob to continuously morph from sawtooth to triangle to ramp, then to pulse waves for evolving tonal character
  • 02Enable EG1 Loop mode to make the envelope retrigger continuously at the Release stage, creating a second LFO with a custom waveshape defined by Delay, Attack, and Release times
  • 03In Modern mode, adjust EG2 Decay Curve (range -20.0 to 20.0) to sharpen percussion at negative values or flatten the decay at positive values for smoother envelopes
  • 04Patch MG square wave output to both VCO Frequency inputs via the TOTAL or FREQ CV patch points, then use the MG/EXT knob to modulate pitch, creating vintage vibrato and portamento textures
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE
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