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Audio distilled from chaos
The Arturia MS-20 V captures the essence of its hardware muse, delivering sounds that are as raw and primal as ever. This plugin doesn’t just replicate; it invites you to tame the untamed. Its screaming leads, wobbling basses, and unique pulse width modulations are a nod to the original KORG MS-20's enduring legacy, now accessible within the modern digital workflow. The virtualization of this analog beast ensures that its high-voltage sound and distinct character remain a go-to for bold sound design, decades after its inception.
Audio, routed the way you want
Flexibility lies at the heart of the MS-20 V. The plugin transforms the act of sound creation into an exploratory mission, where you can patch and manipulate its circuitry to your heart's content. This level of control empowers you to twist, transform, and even torment the sound, unlocking a landscape of sonic possibilities that range from subtly nuanced to wildly experimental. The freedom to route audio signals through its iconic circuitry means that no two patches need ever sound the same, making your musical expression truly your own.
Raw, filtered aggression
The MS-20 V brings the aggressive, red-hot sound of its ancestor to the digital realm without losing an ounce of character. Its emulation is not just about replicating sounds but capturing the spirit of the original's ultra-fat oscillators and those signature screaming filters. The meticulous modeling of each component ensures that the raw, filtered aggression that made the MS-20 iconic is as impactful and relevant in today's music as it was decades ago. This isn’t just sound design; it’s a homage to analog warmth and flexibility, reinvented for modern production.
A hands-on machine
Arturia’s MS-20 V excels in delivering hands-on control, mirroring the tactile experience of the original. The virtual Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) and their four waveforms offer a classic analog warmth, now with the added aggression and versatility modern producers crave. The plugin’s intuitive design extends to its modulation capabilities and dual-envelope configuration, allowing for deep dives into sound shaping. From its iconic filters to the innovative use of sidechaining for external audio processing, every element is designed to encourage experimentation and discovery.
Upgraded with modern, digital amendments
While the MS-20 V honours its roots, it also embraces the future with digital enhancements that extend its sonic capabilities. The addition of 6-voice polyphony and a modeled KORG SQ-10 sequencer brings newfound versatility and integration into modern workflows. With 4 FX slots and 16 effects to choose from, the plugin allows for further sound refinement or radical transformations, ensuring that it fits seamlessly into any production setup. These upgrades not only preserve the soul of the original but propel it into new creative territories.
Get inspired
Enjoy an expertly crafted selection of 200 presets, spanning vintage synth patches to cutting-edge sounds for modern production, giving you instant creative results in a few clicks.
Reviews
"I have the original, now having a VST version makes it convenient to use and most importantly, I can save my presets and it sounds fantastic!" - Robert Dudzic - Sound Designer / Composer (Ready Player One, Guardians Of The Galaxy)
"It sounds amazing and HUGE! The utility is unmatched, this instrument is a technical workhorse and an explorative engine all in one. The semi-modular characteristics and sequencer really blast this thing wide open." - Zach Cooper (Jon Batiste)
"The MS-20 V sounds just as warm as the real thing. Super easy to integrate into any live show and use with your favourite MIDI controllers." - Saige Rakoski (Bonobo, Tycho)
"The MS-20 V is the most sounding, gnarliest software MS-20 I have used. The complex way that the filters interact with each other is modelled really well, and because it's Arturia, you get all the extras like a sequencer and polyphony. I love it!" - Matt Robertson - Producer / Composer
"The MS-20 V is incredible! The sound is stellar which is very close to the original. Just brilliant sounding." - Chambray
Features
- Enhanced emulation of a fabled vintage semi-modular KORG synthesizer
- Created in partnership with KORG themselves, offering unrivalled authenticity
- Includes dual VCOs with Noise, PWM, Ring Mod, Hard-Sync, and Frequency Modulation
- Modelled from the original IC-35 and OTA chips, MS-20 V includes aggressive low and high-pass filters
- Modulation Generator LFO with morphing waveforms
- Dual Envelope Generators with Looping/Snappy modes
- Process sounds in your DAW with the External Signal Processor module
- Explore semi-modular signal routing for unique ways to manipulate your audio signals
- Augmented with a 3-channel 12-step sequencer, based loosely on the KORG SQ-10
- 16 studio-quality Arturia FX can be used in four slots with parallel or series signal routing
- Enhanced with 6-voice polyphony and Unison modes for modern playing requirements
- MTS-ESP micro tuning compatibility
- MPE compatibility
General
Compatible across all major DAWs on both Windows and Mac
Download, manage and organize your plug-in and updates in Arturia Software Center
Fully scalable GUI fits any screen size for optimized workflow
MIDI compatible offers real-time control with your favourite keyboard or controller
Step-by-step in-app tutorials, showing you crucial parameters and tips inside each plug-in
Powerful preset browser lets you filter, organise and save your favourite presets to recall in any future sessions