Nova Musik - Korg MS-20M Kit + SQ-1 with Rich Formidoni

Check out great deals on the Korg MS-20 Module Kit & SQ-1 bundle at Nova Musik: www.novamusik.com/instruments/...
Rich Formidoni from Korg USA visits us to go over some of the cool new features on the MS-20 Module Kit and demonstrates it with the bundled SQ-1 Step Sequencer.
With features and enhancements that set it apart not only from the vintage MS-20 but even the more recent reissues, the MS-20 Module Kit is really the ultimate MS-20: activate oscillator sync or frequency modulation and select between the two filter revisions right from the front panel, and take advantage of the new PWM IN pulse width modulation input that's been added to the patch panel.
Even more significantly, the MS-20M supports 1V/octave CV input in addition to the other MS-20s' somewhat more exotic Hz/V standard, and also accepts both S-Trig and V-Trig at its gate inputs. This means that unlike even the recent MS-20 Mini and MS-20 Kit, the MS-20 Module can be connected to eurorack modular systems and other 1V/octave gear without the need for any additional equipment to 'translate' the CV signal to Hz/V. And speaking of connecting MS-20M to other gear, the new Junction section with its three sets of four jacks-one 1/8" and three 1/4" at each junction-act as a handy set of built-in mults to further facilitate integration with eurorack synth rigs.
Like other recent MS-20 iterations, MS-20M has USB and MIDI in, so all your connectivity and automation options are covered. It also comes bundled with Korg's awesome SQ-1 step sequencer, a tiny powerhouse that can sequence and synchronize across a wide variety of standards, including MIDI, USB, CV/gate at a variety of scales/standards, and even volca- and monotribe-style sync.

[@MrBoxxed]

looking for some help in connecting my MS20m to external midi... MPC2500 to send midi to KORG MS20m.... need to set the midi channel on the korg - anyone?

[@Novamusik]

+MrBoxxed 1. Check that no patch cords are connected to any jack. 2. Connect a patch cable to the OUT jack of MVCA (MODULATION VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER). The other end is not connected to anything. 3. While holding down the TRIG SW button, turn on the MS-20M. 4. While the STANDBY ON LED blinks, press the TRIG SW button the number of times corresponding to the desired channel setting. If the button is pressed 16 or more times, the channel will be set to 16. STANDBY ON LED repeatedly blinks the number of times corresponding to the channel setting. For example, the LED repeatedly blinks "* * -- (on, on, off)" for MIDI channel 2 and "* * * -- (on, on, on, off)" for channel 3. This process can be repeated to change the setting as needed. As the factory default, the setting is channel 1. 5. Check the blinking pattern of the STANDBY ON LED and, if the setting is correct, disconnect the patch cable from the MVCA OUT jack. The specified MIDI channel is saved, and the MS-20M is automatically turned off. 6. When the MS-20M is turned on again, it will use the specified MIDI channel. TIP: The MIDI channel setting is saved, even when the MS-20M is turned off. TIP: When changing the setting, do not turn off the MS-20M before disconnecting the patch cable from the MVCA OUT jack. Otherwise, data may be corrupted or the device may be damaged.

[@MrBoxxed]

+Nova Musik thanks heaps... Still having trouble with step 2. Where is the MVCA out? It's labeled differently right?? Is it to the left of the on knob.... Or 2nd row from the tops 2nd in (modulation generator out) dam it I can't find it. Manual has no diagram.

[@Novamusik]

+MrBoxxed It's the OUT jack just to the left of the pink noise generator OUT jack.

[@MrBoxxed]

THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU
ive just set it up ready to run thru next time im in the studio !!
legend.

[@jimt2430]

Over $1000 for the module and you still need to put it together yourself. Not saying yay or nay. Just stating the obvious. :)