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Sequent · Post by **Sequent** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:37 pm

I think we should petition Gibson to re-issue the Oberheim Xpander, lol.

breakmixer · Post by **breakmixer** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:50 pm

KBSoundSmith wrote:Found this posted over at gearslutz--it's a line level recording of the MS20 mini:

I listened to this and thought at times it was very similar to my Mopho, but maybe better sounding resonance, i.e. just sounded more acid type squelchy, which I like. Hmmm, do I need it...really?

What's the difference soundwise from my Mopho to this I really wonder, what can this achieve my Mopho cannot...I'm now looking for reasons to not be interested to cure the GAS!

himalaya · Post by **himalaya** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:17 pm

The main difference is that the MS20 has a resonant HPF which can be used together with the a resonant LPF. This is rather a special arrangement, which allows for some extreme (or not) sounds that Mopho will never be able to deliver. Some other vintage analog synths have a HPF (in addition to a VCF) but without resonance.

We take having lots of filter modes in soft synths for granted these days, but in the 1970s and 80s such flexibility as offered by the MS20 wasn't common. Another cool feature is the ring modulator, which I believe Mopho doesn't have. You may not find much use for it - knowing your interest in classic house and electro tracks from the 1980s - but it's a great source of sonic mayhem!

breakmixer · Post by **breakmixer** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:28 pm

himalaya wrote:The main difference is that the MS20 has a resonant HPF which can be used together with the a resonant LPF. This is rather a special arrangement, which allows for some extreme (or not) sounds that Mopho will never be able to deliver. Some other vintage analog synths have a HPF (in addition to a VCF) but without resonance.

We take having lots of filter modes in soft synths for granted these days, but in the 1970s and 80s such flexibility as offered by the MS20 wasn't common. Another cool feature is the ring modulator, which I believe Mopho doesn't have. You may not find much use for it - knowing your interest in classic house and electro tracks from the 1980s - but it's a great source of sonic mayhem!

Thanks for the reply -

Today I bought this http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/b ... xer--12636

This was because I had run out of inputs on my tiny mixer I had before my Fast Track Pro and I have a Prophet 08 on the way. This mixer is going to leave me with room for 2 more bits of hardware in the future, so it looks like the gas will get me by(or before) the end of 2013 and I'll bite on the MS-20(for only £500)!

Then what do I do with the final inputs of the mixer, hmmm, drum synth or ......?!!!

Sequent · Post by **Sequent** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:54 am

I'm dealing with the same problem and was thinking about picking up a patch bay.

_leras · Post by **_leras** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:31 pm

That line in recording of just some noodling around was awesome!! So many of my favourite sounds coming so easily from one box - and now I know which box. That is the synth I am looking for!

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werp · Post by **werp** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:44 am

Korg MS20 mini
Due to hit the stores in April/May with a recommended retail price of $799 AUD
probably sell out quick smart.
Korg facebook page updated 2 hours ago.

mclane · Post by **mclane** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:50 am

Man I must get one of these puppies! Anyone has one already and uses it? How is it?

breakmixer · Post by **breakmixer** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:09 pm

mclane wrote:Man I must get one of these puppies! Anyone has one already and uses it? How is it?

my mate used to own the original and is highly interested at the price to pick up the new version(knowing it's smaller)...he said it's an awesome synth.

waiting man · Post by **waiting man** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:37 pm

May, 31. New Thomann date.

himalaya · Post by **himalaya** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:42 pm

breakmixer wrote:
mclane wrote:Man I must get one of these puppies! Anyone has one already and uses it? How is it?
my mate used to own the original and is highly interested at the price to pick up the new version(knowing it's smaller)...he said it's an awesome synth.

I have a friend who still owns the original, so once I get this new one, we are planning a stand off.

breakmixer · Post by **breakmixer** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:09 pm

himalaya wrote:
breakmixer wrote:
mclane wrote:Man I must get one of these puppies! Anyone has one already and uses it? How is it?
my mate used to own the original and is highly interested at the price to pick up the new version(knowing it's smaller)...he said it's an awesome synth.
I have a friend who still owns the original, so once I get this new one, we are planning a stand off.

I have recently bought a Mopho Desktop, Alpha Juno 1, Prophet 08, I thought I was all set for analogue synths, but Korg are grabbing my attention recently, I like the look of this alot but the non-patch saving puts me off a little, so I'm using that as my excuse to not buy one and ignore it.

Mushy Mushy · Post by **Mushy Mushy** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:11 pm

Just read the Future Music review. They rather liked it.

grabme · Post by **grabme** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:37 pm

Mushy Mushy wrote:Just read the Future Music review. They rather liked it.

"Can't see prices of the original going down in price" Yeh right!

ajdz · Post by **ajdz** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:10 am

Would be interesting to see someone doing a direct comparison with the original ms20

KORG to re-release the MS-20!