One of many INCREDIBLE synthesizers for cheap that are on the market currently... Was interested in the original back in like 2010, and never would have expected Korg to re-release the machine, but synth dreams DO come true apparently! hahah
People use it for bass, leads, singing sounds (the MS series is great at that), drums, unique atmospheric sounds, sequencing, sound effects, processing other synths/instruments...it's a fantastic synth that does a lot that most synths can't, and the high and low pass filters are the coolest part of any synth ever (yes, even cooler than Moog's ladder filter). And don't forget the ESP!
I have a Korg MS-20 synth emulation keyboard as part of the Korg Legacy Software. The software is a GREAT plug-in for Cakewalk SONAR, Pro Tools, and many more Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). I fount this video extremely valuable as a practical hands-on help on better understanding the knob controls of the MS-20, which can be formidable to learn. Thanks to you, Ujiie San! Regarding those criticizing this video, it's a free world! If it does not talk to you, go elsewhere and no harm done!
Wie immer eine geniale Review vom genialen Herrn Ujiie! Korg erkennt wie kein anderer die Zeichen der Zeit, diesmal mit bezahlbarer Analogtechnik. Bin gespannt, ob sie das Wagnis auch mit anderen Klassikern eingehen. Ach, weil ich es oben lese, Translate-Funktion in Deutsch, ein echter Brüller! ^^
`Cause this words come from English directly. But more right -> "Hai Passu Firuta" (usually no letter and sounds "L" in Japanese) Also "Ro Passu Firuta" (LPF), Porutamento, Furekenshi Mojureshon (FM), Enberoppu Genereta (LFO), Sanpuru Horudo (Sample Hold), Suwichi (Switch) and etc.))
Actually he is one of my go-to online teachers. Sometimes I just watch his vids to learn a few synth licks and chords and try them out myself! He's got a very original and innovative style!
Korg Ms-20 Mini as colourful as the classic MS-20! Nice video! Greetz from Gent (East-Flanders). Here in my studio I have a classic MS-10.Also a great soundmachine!
It's a very experimental type of synth, back in the day it was made for the young generation, one of the designers said. It was also supposed to teach people about synthesis. It was made as cheap as possible to increase availability to people. 12db/oct filters. The waves in the original were permanently slightly highpassed because of the values on the coupling capacitors being too small. This can be fixed with a mod, changing them to about 100 uF. The designer said it was aggresive by design.
I've learnt more about the architecture of this thing from a guy using one English word in every forty than from any number of articles. Wish I'd had him as a teacher in school.
I went for the bass station 2 over this. I will get this in time. I thought my Sub Phatty would come first, alas looks like Novation will be getting theirs out first. Love the MS20 though, you can do some mad modulation setups once you get patching.
That would be the day. I bet they won't re-release any old stuff but there's still a chance they might do something to compete with what KORG is putting out. I would absolutely die if they brought out any old SH or JP or even Juno 60.
ofcourse i could hook up a laptop running ableton, but i just like the feel u get when using the analog way.. plus.. when the laptop crashes,... there goes the midi.... so, a analog style seqeuncer would be a great addition in my opinion,.. anddddd think tons of more fun then clickin with a mouse
From what I understand this one will have a midi in there's no need for the old style sequencers. It's using midi to trigger the sounds, but its using analog to actually create the sound. IF that really is the case then it will be the best of both worlds.
lol I agree that this is COMPLETELY different but I got to admit that the OP1 impressed me at NAMM. Its everything you'll ever need (drum sampler, recorder, synthesizer, effects processor, and mixer) in a tiny package. Considering that, the price isnt too ridiculous. That being said I dont want an OP1..... I want this.
What is new in guitars (Moog?), or drums (Simmons?) in the last 35 years? Plus the immediacy of analogue (and the patching) leads to new sounds in peoples minds...
Uhh... So I set up the patch he plays at around 12:00 and it was really fun etc. And then the sound died altogether. I removed all patch cables and reset all the knobs and still no sound. Surely she isn't dead!?
had this synth for a short time untill i realised that the unit i had was damaged manufacture line, i i returned it and picked up the korg minilogue instead
Nope the voltages don't exceed 5 V and the circuitry is more than capable of handling that, The worst thing that could happen is that a routing doesn't work the way you planned it
Totally agree.. I still use my old Roland MKB-200 controllers and Juno 60, but get upset when they keep putting out the same digital sound engines in packages that try to look like the old Junos / Jupiters and give them the same names. Roland lost its edge in synths 20 years ago.. IMHO. If I am using a digital synth I prefer the KORGs anyway and use Moog and Doepfer for analog. KORG really kept this MS-20 so close to the original Great Job KORG!
Seems like this thing only has two oscillators and no sub osc. Does it's extra features make up for this compared to say, the Minimoog? It's a lot cheaper than the Minimoog which is great. It's great that more people can afford analog these days with the Minibrute, this mini 20 et al.
Well, two oscillators are more than enough to create fat bass lines. As to the minimoog.. you can't really compare the two, because their sonic characteristics are way too different an MS 20 is a lot more aggressive and will always cut through a mix. it does not have the distinctive "thump" of a moog, but a lot more bite and grit. A synth with a more moog -ish touch is the bassstation 2 at least when you play the classic filter in lp mode with 24db/oct slope and the overdrive cranked. BTW : the bs 2 has a sub, but the best bass patches are those wich use the sub very little or not at all. A suboscillator is good on synths with a single oscillator design, on synths with 2 or more oscillators it isn't all that useful imho
I TOTALLY agree. But synth people have ripped me for saying that in the past, saying to "get with the times." If it's too expensive to make, they should partner with Arturia and make a dedicated controller for the Jupiter 8V or something...because I've heard a lot of folks say it's the next best thing to having a real Jupiter. Korg, Moog & Dave Smith seem to be the only people "getting the point."
why does this MS20mini not have the loud hissy/breathy noise that mine has on all the sounds??? The MS20mini I got makes loud noise whenever I press a key. :(
A 106 is only about $500. They couldn't sell it for less than that. But they could probably make a Jupiter 8 reissue for a little over $1,000 if they wanted to. And maybe a 303 for $350. And SH-101 for $500. And some new designs based on their amazing old analogs.
But this is the price that the dealers in the U.K. are selling it for, so there are no added fees. I assume it's not manufactured in the U.S.A. so it doesn't really make sense that it would cost THAT much more in Europe does it? Also, sorry, I didn't really understand the second part of what you said
I bought a used one and I am totally happy with it. It has a bit to much noise on the headphones, but nothing you analog freaks would hate. I think you love noise? ;) btw. I love analog gear like Moog and modular stuff. But Korg goes the easy way of repackaing and selling what they already have done. The Volcas are a bit more interesting, but I would buy Euro rack modules instead.
You get used to it. I usually play a polysix with a microkorg. The thing that gets me is I'll be trying to adjust one synth's settings and playing stuff with my hand on another synth expecting the sound to change. So dumb. As soon as my local dealer stocks up on the ms-20, I'm there! Anyone else get into synths through the legacy collection like i did?
With all the stuff Korg is making for so cheap, including the new 3 voice, fully analog poly for $150, I'm sure Roland could do it for about $1,500. And Roland is a huge company with a lot of factories so they can make things a lot cheaper than Tom Oberhiem could (but an Oberheim would probably be better quality).
There is no replacement for the MS-20 but there are other synths that can do the Polysix if you want to. Here's hoping they would re-release the Monopoly, priced maybe just below $1k. Yeah, analogs for all!
Hey I agree with you except the part about the Roland JP8 reissue for a little over 1k..No way that could be done simply because the components & hardware used in analog is much more expensive than digital.Have you ever looked under the hood of a JP8 Prophet5 or OBXa?Theres a ton of stuff in there& TomOberheim himself once told me that to produce a fully analog poly synth today would be expensive & have to be priced above what the average musician can pay-just to cover its costs.. just saying..
Is not "koregame". Maybe what you hear is that false "e" and "a" in the middle Kor(e)g(a)me = "the Korg". Is part of the japanese pronunciation. Greetings!
I want to buy my first hardware synth for shits and giggles just to mess around with it. Should I go for this or MicroKorg? Microkorg is cheaper and also polyphonic but this one looks savage.
This is analog, the microkorg isn't, I'd say the microkorg is a lot more versatile but a little confusing especially to newer synth people, also the MS-20 is an MS-20 :)
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I love this guy's vids. Don't understand a word he says, but the sounds he makes with synths speak for themselves.
I come here first for new kit demos.
Regardless of language, he's one of the best, and can play many styles. He inspires!
One of many INCREDIBLE synthesizers for cheap that are on the market currently... Was interested in the original back in like 2010, and never would have expected Korg to re-release the machine, but synth dreams DO come true apparently! hahah
Your videos are always so informative, fun, creative, and captivating.
This man explains the functions of the synth in such a pedagogic way.. Awesome!!!
thanks for the great demo and review!
The MS-20 mini rocks! such a versatile and great sounding synth!
People use it for bass, leads, singing sounds (the MS series is great at that), drums, unique atmospheric sounds, sequencing, sound effects, processing other synths/instruments...it's a fantastic synth that does a lot that most synths can't, and the high and low pass filters are the coolest part of any synth ever (yes, even cooler than Moog's ladder filter). And don't forget the ESP!
Impressive synth, impressive demo. Thanks.
Very good demo. Now I miss my old Korg.
Truly amazing combo! Now I want both! >.
This sounds amazing omg.
Played with one of these in a music shop for hours, great synth!
I have a Korg MS-20 synth emulation keyboard as part of the Korg Legacy Software. The software is a GREAT plug-in for Cakewalk SONAR, Pro Tools, and many more Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). I fount this video extremely valuable as a practical hands-on help on better understanding the knob controls of the MS-20, which can be formidable to learn. Thanks to you, Ujiie San! Regarding those criticizing this video, it's a free world! If it does not talk to you, go elsewhere and no harm done!
I want to become this guys apprentice and learn his ways
Agree, he should totally make online tutorials for synth! Chord and music theory etc. and how to program synths etc!
+DoctorEq then we all could be his apprentices
+DoctorEq although this video kind of doubles as a tutorial as well
this synth is great I'm getting it later on, it's my chance to finally have an analog synth
Wie immer eine geniale Review vom genialen Herrn Ujiie! Korg erkennt wie kein anderer die Zeichen der Zeit, diesmal mit bezahlbarer Analogtechnik. Bin gespannt, ob sie das Wagnis auch mit anderen Klassikern eingehen. Ach, weil ich es oben lese, Translate-Funktion in Deutsch, ein echter Brüller! ^^
really good sound!
Wow never knew "High Pass Filter" in japanese was HAI PAS FIL TA!!
+carboGP don't forget about SAMPRU AND AH HOLD OH 11:01
`Cause this words come from English directly.
But more right -> "Hai Passu Firuta" (usually no letter and sounds "L" in Japanese)
Also "Ro Passu Firuta" (LPF), Porutamento, Furekenshi Mojureshon (FM), Enberoppu Genereta (LFO), Sanpuru Horudo (Sample Hold), Suwichi (Switch) and etc.))
hi hi hi !
😂
Great video! Really helpful! And with a perfect dosage of enthusiasm :)
Actually he is one of my go-to online teachers. Sometimes I just watch his vids to learn a few synth licks and chords and try them out myself! He's got a very original and innovative style!
Korg Ms-20 Mini as colourful as the classic MS-20! Nice video! Greetz from Gent (East-Flanders). Here in my studio I have a classic MS-10.Also a great soundmachine!
His reviews usually get subtitled in english after a couple of weeks. Look out for the [CC:] version.
what a crazy demo, yeah!
マジ欲しいなこのシンセ！Nice video ! ありがとうございます！
Love the noise!
amazing analog!
It's a very experimental type of synth, back in the day it was made for the young generation, one of the designers said. It was also supposed to teach people about synthesis. It was made as cheap as possible to increase availability to people. 12db/oct filters. The waves in the original were permanently slightly highpassed because of the values on the coupling capacitors being too small. This can be fixed with a mod, changing them to about 100 uF. The designer said it was aggresive by design.
I've learnt more about the architecture of this thing from a guy using one English word in every forty than from any number of articles. Wish I'd had him as a teacher in school.
that is a lovely scarf you have :)
Please include english subtitles when possible, thanks for the videos!
Can't wait for more reissue analogs. Roland too!
I love your vids!!!
English sub-title is available now.
I had the original, great video! very interesting!
I love Japan, always such nice, wise and clever people
There is a massive demand for this, so much so that the launch date is pushed back so I think Roland will probably start to take note at some stage.
reminds me of some of the sounds on Radiohead's "Palo Alto".
I went for the bass station 2 over this. I will get this in time. I thought my Sub Phatty would come first, alas looks like Novation will be getting theirs out first. Love the MS20 though, you can do some mad modulation setups once you get patching.
That would be the day. I bet they won't re-release any old stuff but there's still a chance they might do something to compete with what KORG is putting out. I would absolutely die if they brought out any old SH or JP or even Juno 60.
cool performance
ofcourse i could hook up a laptop running ableton, but i just like the feel u get when using the analog way.. plus.. when the laptop crashes,... there goes the midi.... so, a analog style seqeuncer would be a great addition in my opinion,.. anddddd think tons of more fun then clickin with a mouse
Love the dialup.
thx for sharing!
the same way as Wendy Carlos did on a modular MOOG with her early recordings.. chords by playing the monophonic according notes on different tracks..
Gotta own this!
From what I understand this one will have a midi in there's no need for the old style sequencers. It's using midi to trigger the sounds, but its using analog to actually create the sound. IF that really is the case then it will be the best of both worlds.
that synth is the easiest to modulate i learned everything i know about synths on this bad boy!!
lol I agree that this is COMPLETELY different but I got to admit that the OP1 impressed me at NAMM. Its everything you'll ever need (drum sampler, recorder, synthesizer, effects processor, and mixer) in a tiny package. Considering that, the price isnt too ridiculous. That being said I dont want an OP1..... I want this.
... Speechless
I’m actually shocked the Doepfer A100 basic System never got reviewed here.
瘋狂的聲音！
What is new in guitars (Moog?), or drums (Simmons?) in the last 35 years?
Plus the immediacy of analogue (and the patching) leads to new sounds in peoples minds...
Uhh... So I set up the patch he plays at around 12:00 and it was really fun etc. And then the sound died altogether. I removed all patch cables and reset all the knobs and still no sound. Surely she isn't dead!?
More Doepfer reviews please!
COOL!!!
Hey musictrackjp is it possible to use the MS-20 mini in combination with Ableton live 9?
increible
Need to chose one synth Moog Sub Phatty ,ARP Odyssey or MS20 mini?
had this synth for a short time untill i realised that the unit i had was damaged manufacture line, i i returned it and picked up the korg minilogue instead
There is a Sudbury in Ontario, Canada.
How will changing my shopping behaviour solve this issue?-are you saying I should shop in another continent or something?
You can use MIDI to sequence of course... But - analogue step sequencers are way way more fun.
12:13 swear he says "Hold on boss" XD
最高！ 僕も早く弄りたい。
すばらしい！
Are there any configurations of the right side where the cables connect that will smoke it out?
Nope the voltages don't exceed 5 V and the circuitry is more than capable of handling that, The worst thing that could happen is that a routing doesn't work the way you planned it
Будущее за FM-синтезом :) Хотя прелести тембров и возможностей данного инструмента это не отменяет.
Totally agree.. I still use my old Roland MKB-200 controllers and Juno 60, but get upset when they keep putting out the same digital sound engines in packages that try to look like the old Junos / Jupiters and give them the same names. Roland lost its edge in synths 20 years ago.. IMHO. If I am using a digital synth I prefer the KORGs anyway and use Moog and Doepfer for analog. KORG really kept this MS-20 so close to the original Great Job KORG!
Seems like this thing only has two oscillators and no sub osc. Does it's extra features make up for this compared to say, the Minimoog? It's a lot cheaper than the Minimoog which is great. It's great that more people can afford analog these days with the Minibrute, this mini 20 et al.
Well, two oscillators are more than enough to create fat bass lines. As to the minimoog.. you can't really compare the two, because their sonic characteristics are way too different an MS 20 is a lot more aggressive and will always cut through a mix. it does not have the distinctive "thump" of a moog, but a lot more bite and grit. A synth with a more moog -ish touch is the bassstation 2 at least when you play the classic filter in lp mode with 24db/oct slope and the overdrive cranked. BTW : the bs 2 has a sub, but the best bass patches are those wich use the sub very little or not at all. A suboscillator is good on synths with a single oscillator design, on synths with 2 or more oscillators it isn't all that useful imho
懐かしい音だ、いいね
It's definitely a great noise machine.
this synthesizers is good for Psytrance's Bassline and FX's
please KORG, make a analog sequencer for this beauty,.. like the SQ10 but with 16 steps instead of 12.. please, please, pleaseeeeeee
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Nunca mais o som será o mesmo...
I TOTALLY agree. But synth people have ripped me for saying that in the past, saying to "get with the times." If it's too expensive to make, they should partner with Arturia and make a dedicated controller for the Jupiter 8V or something...because I've heard a lot of folks say it's the next best thing to having a real Jupiter. Korg, Moog & Dave Smith seem to be the only people "getting the point."
why does this MS20mini not have the loud hissy/breathy noise that mine has on all the sounds??? The MS20mini I got makes loud noise whenever I press a key. :(
resonate your filters much?
best synth ever
See, we almost believed you weren't trolling up until the filters bit.
the range on this shit is crazyyyyy
YES! I remember analog.
A 106 is only about $500. They couldn't sell it for less than that. But they could probably make a Jupiter 8 reissue for a little over $1,000 if they wanted to. And maybe a 303 for $350. And SH-101 for $500. And some new designs based on their amazing old analogs.
Amen!
But this is the price that the dealers in the U.K. are selling it for, so there are no added fees. I assume it's not manufactured in the U.S.A. so it doesn't really make sense that it would cost THAT much more in Europe does it? Also, sorry, I didn't really understand the second part of what you said
MS20 - really k!ng of synthesis...
I bought a used one and I am totally happy with it. It has a bit to much noise on the headphones, but nothing you analog freaks would hate. I think you love noise? ;) btw. I love analog gear like Moog and modular stuff. But Korg goes the easy way of repackaing and selling what they already have done. The Volcas are a bit more interesting, but I would buy Euro rack modules instead.
You get used to it. I usually play a polysix with a microkorg. The thing that gets me is I'll be trying to adjust one synth's settings and playing stuff with my hand on another synth expecting the sound to change. So dumb. As soon as my local dealer stocks up on the ms-20, I'm there! Anyone else get into synths through the legacy collection like i did?
This tool is good only for fun or experimental music.
what about a Dark Energy video?
sounds great!!! can't understand a word he's saying but he's a funny man!
From the U.S.A., yes, but they don't allow international postage
With all the stuff Korg is making for so cheap, including the new 3 voice, fully analog poly for $150, I'm sure Roland could do it for about $1,500. And Roland is a huge company with a lot of factories so they can make things a lot cheaper than Tom Oberhiem could (but an Oberheim would probably be better quality).
Sensacional! Queria entender japonês...
can you use it as poly?
There is no replacement for the MS-20 but there are other synths that can do the Polysix if you want to. Here's hoping they would re-release the Monopoly, priced maybe just below $1k. Yeah, analogs for all!
Hey I agree with you except the part about the Roland JP8 reissue for a little over 1k..No way that could be done simply because the components & hardware used in analog is much more expensive than digital.Have you ever looked under the hood of a JP8 Prophet5 or OBXa?Theres a ton of stuff in there& TomOberheim himself once told me that to produce a fully analog poly synth today would be expensive & have to be priced above what the average musician can pay-just to cover its costs.. just saying..
Mega!,
what does it mean when he says "koregame" ive heard it in a lot of his vids..
probably means "fucking wonderful"
Is not "koregame". Maybe what you hear is that false "e" and "a" in the middle Kor(e)g(a)me = "the Korg". Is part of the japanese pronunciation. Greetings!
I want to buy my first hardware synth for shits and giggles just to mess around with it. Should I go for this or MicroKorg? Microkorg is cheaper and also polyphonic but this one looks savage.
***** If you have the money, you should take the MS-20 mini. All these knobs will make your learning about subtractive synthesis easier!
This is analog, the microkorg isn't, I'd say the microkorg is a lot more versatile but a little confusing especially to newer synth people, also the MS-20 is an MS-20 :)
i'm in the same boat and i'm going microkorg. smaller investment, presets, wealth of tutorials out there, etc