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Korg MS 20 Mini

Brands: Korg
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  • Miniaturized Replica of Original
  • Flexible Patching System
  • 2 Oscillators
  • Ring Modulator on Oscillator 2

$955.00

The black MS-20 Mini from Korg is a fully functioning analog synthesizer featuring the circuitry of the iconic, late 1970’s MS-20 synthesizer, but shrunk to 86% of the original size. Its versatile patching options, analog filters, and the ability to process external signals makes this diminutive powerhouse very attractive to the analog synthesizer 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 synthesizer or have the source manipulated by the filters. A flexible hard-wire patching system provides nearly endless possibilities.

The synthesizer 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 analog 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
  • Miniaturized Replica of Original
  • Flexible Patching System
  • 2 Oscillators
  • Ring Modulator on Oscillator 2
  • Envelope Generators with Hold and Delay
  • Self-Oscillating, High-/Low-Pass Filters
  • External Signal Processing
  • 37 Mini-Keys
  • MIDI In and USB MIDI
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Brands

Korg
Product Type

Keyboard & MIDI, MIDI Controllers
Number of Keys

37 Keys
Keyboard 37-note mini keyboard
Polyphony Monophonic
Multitimbral No
Synthesis Method Voltage-controlled analog
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 (center 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 19.4 x 10.1 x 8.2″ (493 x 257 x 208 mm)
Weight 10.6 lb (4.8 kg)

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