Korg Arturia MS20 Review Plugin VST | No talking, no fancy playing.
Hello everyone! In today's video, we're stepping away from Native Instruments for a bit to dive into a new virtual instrument review. Thanks for joining me as we explore the Korg MS-20 VST synth.
While the Korg MS-20 V aims to capture the raw energy and hacked circuit sound of the iconic analog original, it falls a bit short as a truly authentic emulation. Don't expect this to perfectly nail the full character and nuance of the hardware MS-20. That said, MS-20 V still sounds impressively bold and gnarly on its own. It can deliver screaming, detuned basselines and howling hard sync leads to inject some vintage attitude into your mix.
The filters don't fully capture the classic MS-20 flavor, but they can still produce biting resonance and throbbing wobbles. The tone may not convince seasoned MS-20 users, but MS-20 V brings some modern features to the table. Beyond just virtualizing the original, Korg added welcome functionality like 6-voice polyphony, built-in effects, and an integrated sequencer to make this more production-friendly. The modeled SQ-10 sequencer in particular stands out for crafting melodic and rhythmic patterns right inside the plugin.
At around $150 normally and $70 on sale, Korg MS-20 V represents decent value if you're seeking analog aggression with a contemporary twist. The rich, fat sounds work well for big bass and leads in electronic and urban styles. The semi-modular patching opens up plenty of creative options for sound mangling. Just keep in mind that for instrument authenticity, you may want to look elsewhere. But for a bold, unique flavor with some modern upgrades, Korg MS-20 V brings a blast from the past into today's productions.