KORG MS-20 mini MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

Beat Production Gadgets we love here @Lnmovement. Today we are reviewing KORG MS-20 mini MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

    

The original analog circuitry

The MS-20 mini painstakingly replicates the original MS-20. A development team led by the original engineers themselves worked to recreate the original circuitry, and when it was necessary to substitute a part, these engineers made the decisions based on careful listening, in order to reproduce the original sound faithfully.

The sound of the MS-20 mini has a somewhat bright and extreme quality to it because its sound is that of an original MS-20 in mint condition at the time it went on sale, before any of the components aged.

2VCO / 2VCF / 2VCA / 2EG / 1LFO structure

The MS-20 mini reproduces the distinctive synthesis of the MS-20; two oscillators with ring modulation, and envelope generators with hold and delay. The VCA maintains the basic design of the original, but it’s been modified to produce less noise than the original.

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Self-oscillating high-pass/low-pass filters with distinctive distortion

One of the greatest characteristics of the MS-20 was its powerful filters, which provided resonance on both the high-pass and the low-pass. Maximizing the resonance would cause the filter to self-oscillate like an oscillator, producing a distinctive and dramatic tonal change that was acclaimed as inimitable, and was later used on the monotron and monotribe. 

The filter circuit was changed mid-way through the production life-cycle of the MS-20; the MS-20 mini uses the earlier filter, which was felt to be superior due to its more radical sound.

External signal processor (ESP) for processing an external signal

The ESP carries on the experimental spirit of MS-20; it allows you to use the pitch or volume of an external audio source to control the synthesizer. For example you can input an electric guitar and use the MS-20 mini as a guitar synthesizer, or input a mic and use it as a vocal synthesizer.

Extremely flexible patching system

The patching system provided to the right of the panel lets you create complex sounds by plugging-in cables to change the connections between the various units. The possibilities are limited only by the user's imagination; different combinations of the modulation input/output and trigger, sample and hold, and noise generator can produce an incredible variety of sounds. By patching according to the MS-20 flow chart that’s printed on the panel, even the beginner can start taking advantage of these possibilities right away.

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86% of the original size

MS-20’s design concept started by borrowing from the vertical layout found on larger and more expensive modular synths of its time, and then creating a more portable, inexpensive, and easier to use version. 

To make it even more approachable, the MS-20 mini has been shrunk to 86% of the size of the original MS-20. In spite of its smaller size, meticulous care has been taken to accurately reproduce the knob design and the printing. The patch cables have been changed from 1/4" phone plugs to mini-plugs, and the newly-designed keyboard is also 86% of the original size.

Replicates every detail of the original

KORG's effort remained faithful to the original not limited to the unit itself. Even the package that contains the unit replicates the original as far as possible. 
Also included are the original MS-20 owner's manual and settings chart, explaining how to create sounds. Now you can experience the excitement of the MS20, just like it was during its original release in 1978. 

I really love this piece of a  hardware. Its packed with everything a music producer could ever want as part of their studio hardware. 

MIDI IN connector and USB connector

The MS-20 mini provides a MIDI IN jack for receiving note messages, and a USB-MIDI connector that can transmit and receive note messages. You can even connect the MS20 mini to your computer and play it from a sequencer.

Name: Lesego Cruzemania Mokobodi

My track list for this week:

1. Lilac Jeans feat.Bongeziwe Mabandla-Umlilo.

2. Muss Kidd.ft Garth-Babiza Bani (House victims broken beat).

3. Dj.Shezzy-Sax.Control.

4. 60Heartz Project-Impact Soul.

5. Black Motion ft.Xoli M-Rainbow

These are all classics.

Name: Cooler Da Main

My track list for this week: 

1. Scott Diaz - The Ocean Was Always You (Original Mix) 

2. Scott Diaz - Philadelphia (Original Mix)

3. Chymamusique - Train To London 

4. DukeSoul - Rumours Of Peace 

5. EmoBoys - Sax In The House (Deeper Mix)

Moody Sounds. After a long exciting weekend somehow I needed to calm my thoughts, especially after a chilled Sunday during the deep house sessions, so I've decided to share my 'moody sounds' track selection to begin my week with. Just a touch of synths, keys bass and a good behavior.

Group name: Regger Soul

Our track list for this week:

1. Give it up by Regger Soul-Lable (Regger Soul)

2. Reaching for the sun-Alpha and Olmega

3. Come with me-Thasman 

4. Special you are-Posh (Remix)

5. Set them free-Kenny Bobien

Name: Lebron

My track list for this week: 

My play-list is about proving that music which has a universal language that unite nations. I don't understand the lyrics of the following tunes yet they make me happy on the dance-floor...

1. Pablo Fierro-Guaya Coco (Original mix)
2. DJ Rocco-Saharian Child (Original mix)
3. Abicah Soul-Mahal Kita (Main mix)
4. Abicah Soul Project-Baila Migente (Boddhi Satva Ancestral mix)
5. Deep Xcape-Sala (Main mix)

#Let The Music Unite Us.