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MS-20

by Jason Chapman on November 6, 2013
MS-20
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Positives

Killer emulation of the original.
Combined with the USB controller, it is a must-have synth for synth lovers!

Negatives

Screen size is set and can't be zoomed.

Rating
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Sound Quality
9.4
8.0
Ease of Use
7.2
5.9
Value (value to price ratio)
10
9.8
Overall
9.0
8.0
User Interface
8.4
8.1
Bottom Line

Distintive semi-modular synth with plenty of grit and bite to the sound. Highly recommended.

8.8
Total Score
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Korg’s MS-20 is a virtual version of their highly acclaimed and popular semi-modular synthesizer from the late 1970’s. Korg has even brought back the hardware version in a smaller form. Anyone serious about using the MS-20 should consider picking up the MS-20 USB controller.

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Jason Chapman
Jason is an author, musician, producer and professor. He owns www.productionvoices.com and operates plugrater.com. He taught at Fanshawe College in the Music Industry Arts program for 15 years and at Western University as a lecturer of music and digital media for over 10 years.
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