Korg MS-20 Mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

The Korg MS-20 Mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer. The KORG MS-20 mini is now available as a limited-edition white monotone variation model. This model is the first new color to appear in the nearly 40 years since the original unit went on sale in 1978. Based on the black that is emblematic of the MS-20's distinctive presence, this new model features a clean white monotone for its front panel and knobs, while retaining the faithful circuitry, 5-pin MIDI, and USB MIDI of the black MS-20 mini. Combining a completely new freshness together with a vintage feel that befits the MS-20 as the original semi-modular synthesizer, this limited-edition model will be a great way to add classic MS-20 sounds to any setup.

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.
In fact, 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.

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.

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.

Product Specifications:

Type:Keyboard Synthesizer

Analog/Digital: Analog

Number of Keys: 37

Type of Keys: Synth action, Mini-keys

Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod Button

Polyphony: Monophonic

Oscillators: 2 x VCO

LFO: 1 x LFO

Envelope Generator: 2 x EG

Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/8" (signal in)

Headphones: 1 x 1/8"

USB: 1 x Type B

MIDI I/O: In/USB

Other I/O: 1/8" CV Patching

Height: 8.19"

Width: 19.41"

Depth: 10.12"

Weight: 10.58 lbs.