Arturia Korg MS-20 V Explained

There's nothing like the sound of an analog synthesizer, and with the Korg MS-20 V, Arturia has recreated one of the giants and made it available to everyone. In this 90-minute Arturia Korg MS-20 video course, virtual instrument guru Tyler Coffin takes you through all the features of this sonic tour de force, top to bottom. You'll learn all about the oscillators, modulators, sequencer, effects, and more - everything you need to start using this plug-in in your own productions! These videos are for new MS-20 V users.

Videos

• Introduction & Overview (02:31) - First, we get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Arturia Korg MS-20 V as well as a bit of history before digging further into this recreation of Korg's classic analog semi-modular synthesizer.

• User Interface & Basic Operation (06:05) - In this video, we get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the Korg MS-20 V so that we have a good initial idea of how we can approach it in more detail moving forward.

• Oscillator Section (03:42) - To start our signal flow, we'll need the classic sound of Arturia's analog oscillator emulations. Learn what we can do with them in the Oscillator Section.

• Filter Section (03:39) - Subtractive synthesis depends largely on its filter section, and the MS-20 had some great filter circuits. In this video, we explore the MS-20 V's filter section, where we can get that classic analog filter sound.

• Modulation Section (06:32) - Modulation is a huge part of synthesis, and it's covered in detail in this video.

• Patch Panel (13:51) - Semi-modular synthesis allows for extremely flexible sound creation, and the original MS-20 was very popular for that reason. Here, we learn how to send simulated electrical signals through the MS-20 V's Patch Panel.

• Sequencer Panel (08:32) - A driving synthesizer sequence is a staple sound, and in this video, we'll learn how to use the MS-20 V's Sequencer Panel to create and edit such sounds.

• Effects Panel (11:24) - Effects can be a hugely helpful last step to any sound, and the Korg MS-20 V offers plenty of options for using up to four slots of effects in two routing layouts.

• Preset Management & Browser (05:30) - Arturia's Browser has always been an efficient organization tool for Presets in the Korg MS-20 V and beyond, and in this video, we get a look how we can sort through it.

• Sound Design Example: Bass (04:37) - In this video, we create a reasonably simple bass sound to get a taste of sound design in the Korg MS-20 V.

• Sound Design Example: Lead (07:00) - Here, we take our sound design ideas a few steps further with the features of the Korg MS-20 V to create a smooth lead sound.

• Sound Design Example: Pad (10:21) - Explore another level of sound design by implementing a plethora of the Korg MS-20 V's strengths to create a pad sound using the sequencer and more in a semi-modular synthesis exploration.

• Review & Conclusion (03:42) - To close things out, we have a brief review of all that we've learned in the Korg MS-20 V plus a few closing remarks and tips.