Musicians and producers in search of aggressive synth sounds will be thrilled with the Arturia KORG MS-20 V, a virtual instrument that captures the meaner side of analog. Expect punchy analog textures to abrasive, screaming sounds. This flawless emulation of a primal instrument is overflowing with attitude and streamlined for modern production.
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.
At a Glance
- Virtual Instruments playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic, etc.) 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 semimodular 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
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
Korg 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.
Embrace 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.
Preset Library
Enjoy an expertly crafted selection of 200 presets spanning vintage synth patches to cutting-edge sounds for modern production, giving you creative results in a few clicks.
Beyond the Original
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.
- Sequencer: Arturia 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.
- Effects: 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.