Korg MS-20 Mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
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Features
- Miniaturised Replica of Original
- Flexible Patching System
- 2 Oscillators
- Ring Modulator on Oscillator 2
- Envelope Generators with Hold and Delay
Description
The black MS-20 Mini from Korg is a fully functioning analogue synthesiser featuring the circuitry of the iconic, late 1970's MS-20 synthesiser, but shrunk to 86% of the original size. Its versatile patching options, analogue filters, and the ability to process external signals makes this diminutive powerhouse very attractive to the analogue synthesiser aficionado.
A development team led by the original engineers strove to painstakingly replicate the MS-20, both in sound and form. The sound comes from an architecture featuring two oscillators (one with ring modulation) and envelope generators with hold and delay. The VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) maintains the basic design of the original, but has been modified to produce less noise.
High- and low-pass filters with resonance and distinctive distortion can deliver radical sounds when they are pushed into self-oscillation. Additionally, external sources such as an electric guitar or vocals can be used to control the synthesiser or have the source manipulated by the filters. A flexible hard-wire patching system provides nearly endless possibilities.
The synthesiser features a MIDI In jack for receiving note messages, and a USB-MIDI connector that can transmit and receive note messages (there is no velocity information). Connecting the unit to a computer allows it to be triggered from a sequencer.
Features
- Miniature MS-20 is a complete replica of the original analogue circuitry at 86% of the original size
- Overseen by the engineers of the original MS-20
- Incorporates a dual VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator), dual VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier), dual VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter), dual EG (Envelope Generator), and a single LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) structure
- Self-oscillating, high-pass/low-pass filters with distinctive distortion
- External signal processor (ESP)
- Highly flexible patching system
- MIDI In and USB connector
- Replicates every detail of the original, down to the package binding and the included manual
Specifications
| Keyboard | 37-note mini keyboard |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Multitimbral | No |
| Synthesis Method | Voltage-controlled analogue |
| Control Section | Voltage Controlled Oscillator 1 (VCO 1) Scale: 32, 16, 8, 4' (6 octaves, +cent, -cent) Waveform: Triangle, Sawtooth, PW-Square, White Noise, (x 4 modes) Pulse Width Adjust: 1:1 to 1:Infinity Voltage Controlled Oscillator 2 (VCO 2) Scale: 16, 8, 4, 2' (6 octaves, +cent, -cent) Waveform: Sawtooth, Square, Pulse, Ring Modulator, (x 4 modes) Pitch: +/-1 Octave VCO Master Control Master Tune: +/- 100 cents Portamento: Maximum 10 sec Frequency Modulation Intensity by MG/T.EXT: -5 to +5 V Frequency Modulation Intensity by EG1/EXT: -5 to 0 V VCO Mixer VCO 1 Level VCO 2 Level Voltage Controlled High Pass Filter (VCF HPF) Cutoff Frequency: 50 Hz to 15 kHz Peak: Flat to self OSC Cutoff Frequency Modulation Intensity by MG/T.EXT: -5 to +5 V Cutoff Frequency Modulation Intensity by EG2/EXT: -5 to +5 V Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (VCF LPF) Cutoff Frequency: 50 Hz to 15 kHz Peak: Flat to self OSC Cutoff Frequency Modulation Intensity by MG/T.EXT: -5 to +5 V Cutoff Frequency Modulation Intensity by EG2/EXT: -5 to +5 V Envelope Generator 1 Delay Time: 10 sec Attack Time: 10 sec Release Time: 10 sec Envelope Generator 2 Hold Time: 20 sec Attack Time: 10 sec Decay Time: 10 sec Sustain Time: 10 sec Release Time: 10 sec Modulation Generator (LFO) Waveform: Positive Sawtooth, Triangle, Negative Sawtooth, Wide Pulse, Square, Narrow Pulse Frequency: 0.1 to 20 Hz Manual Controller Control wheel (centre click) Momentary switch --> Ground Power Switch and Volume Volume Indicators Keyboard Trigger LED Modulation Generator Rate LED Power On LED |
| External Signal Processor | Control Section Input Signal Level Low-Cut Frequency: 50 Hz to 2.5 kHz High-Cut Frequency: 100 Hz to 5 kHz CV Adjust Threshold Level Input and Output Signal In Amplifier Out Band-Pass Filter Out CV Out: 0 to +8.4 V ENV Out: 0 to +5 V Trig Out: +5 V --> Ground Indicators Peak Indicator LED Trigger Indicator LED Control Section Input Signal Level Low Cut Frequency: 50 Hz to 2.5 kHz High-Cut Frequency: 100 Hz to 5 kHz CV Adjust Threshold Level Input and Output Signal In Amplifier Out Band-Pass Filter Out CV Out: 0 to +8.4 V ENV Out: 0 to +5 V Trig Out: +5 V --> Ground Indicators Peak Indicator LED Trigger Indicator LED |
| Patch Panel | Keyboard Keyboard Control Voltage Output (Exponential): 0 to +8 V Keyboard Trigger Output: +5 V --> Ground VCO-1 + VCO-2 Control Voltage Input (Linear Response): 0 to +8 V VCO-2 Control Voltage Input (Linear Response): 0 to +8 V VCO VCO-1 + VCO-2 External Frequency Control Input (Oct/V): -5 to +5 V VCF External Signal Input: 3 V p-p maximum External High Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Control Input (2 Oct/V): -5 to +5 V External Low Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Control Input (2 Oct/V): -5 to +5 V VCO + VCF Total External Modulation Input (T.EX): -5 to +5 V VCA External Initial Gain Control Input: 0 to +5 V EG EG 1 Envelope Signal Normal Output: -5 to 0 V EG 1 Envelope Signal Reverse Output: +5 to 0 V EG 1 + EG 2 Trigger Input: --> Ground EG 1 Trigger Input: --> Ground EG 2 Envelope Signal Reverse Output: +5 to 0 V MG Triangle Output: Positive Sawtooth, Triangle, Negative Sawtooth (5 V p-p) Rectangle Output: Wide Pulse, Square, Narrow Pulse (0 to +5 V) Noise Generator Pink Noise Output: 5 V p-p White Noise Output: 5 V p-p Sample and Hold Clock Trigger Input: --> Ground Sample Signal Input: 5 V p-p maximum S/H Output: 5 V p-p maximum Modulation VCA Control Voltage Input: 0 to +5 V) Signal Input: -5 to +5 V Signal Output: -5 to +5 V Manual Controller Control Wheel Output: -5 V <-- 0 V --> +5 V Momentary Switch Output: --> Ground |
| Connectors | 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TS mono mini Signal Output (2 V p-p, output impedance 3.5 kOhms) 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TS mono mini External Signal Input 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS stereo mini Headphone 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI In* 1 x USB Type-B** * Only note messages received (velocity not used) ** Only note messages transmitted and received (velocity not used) |
| Power Requirements | 9 VDC via included external power supply 9 W consumption |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19.4 x 10.1 x 8.2" (493 x 257 x 208 mm) |
| Weight | 4.8 kg |
In The Box
- Korg MS-20 Mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
- External Power Supply
- 10 x Patch Cables
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Laurence
My School had an original version and I would mess with it all the time creating new sounds and patching up the various stages to see what they did. It's a good way to learn synthesis and amazing what the range of sounds you can create is. Unfortunately the originals were kinda scratchy and the keyboard wasn't all that nice to play. This thing is great value for money and benefits from modern parts.Read more Read less
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- Product: Korg MS-20 Mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
- Manufacturer: Korg
- Model: MS-20 mini
- SKU: MS20MINI
- RM Product #: 28141
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