MS20 Mini Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (MS20MINI), MultiColored, M

--Shipping Arrived on time. Amazon box ok but the korg box looked like it had been through a small war. Checked it out no visible damage though. --Past Playing Well, I am a seasoned vet having at least 3 cheapie keyboards and 3 full size pianos through the ages, combined with grades 7-8 chorus class, relatives pianos and organs and the occasional bar piano jam sessions between bands playing here and in Puerta Adventura. Having given my last piano to a church in need, been missing playing awhile but downsize in home has a full size anything off my list. I also own 2 guitars and a few other small instruments, and also played bass n drums. For fun. Only band experience was guest singer in one bar band and backup singer in a garage band. --Playing and durability - first impressions wOw. I am surprised I have waited this long in life to get one. Granted, I still wanna get a regular keyboard and most likely a sequencer (unless they come out with an app, right?). I just tried normal, synth 4 then synth 3 to make sure it worked. And it does. It will definitely take getting used to hitting small keys and the polyphony of 1. But, I see the limitless possibilities and love it. I hooked to my guitar amp with the mono cord frequently purchased together listed. As the book and other reviewers state, with reasonable care you will get many years of use. Hopefully more than that. It does feel delicate and I definitely would use original box for transport. I ordered a microfiber cloth 20x40 to drape over once it makes its way to my office desk from the dining room table. If I were to take to a gig and not in original box I would get the poly cover and soft case, but they are proud of those. The action on the small keys feels nice for the size and described as springy. I am glad I bought it and would do it over again given the choice. I was debating between keyboard type and realized I want the three pieces, this one first. I will probably complement, so to say, with the SQ-1 and the Yahaha YPG-235. To me, there aren't any keyboards that can replicate a real piano, at least not in my price range with modern connections as well. And if your past the learning stage, I associate hitting keyboards to pianos as I do my my electric guitar to my acoustic. That said, hammer, semi- weighted, whatever, just make sure to get connectivity and enough polyphony. This MS20 is the absolute perfect complement to any aspiring human. If you read all the reviews like I did, just buy n enjoy it already. Thanks seller and Amazon for great fast service n price and thanks KORG for fantastic replication of your sound dinosaur it is much appreciated. Another good reason to not do yard work.

Killing zombies with a chainsaw in May, or leading them with a flute in December. Your choice with the Korg ms-20 mini. I can't say enough good things about this synth. A few people have complained about the build quality, but I think its really, really nice., excellent in fact. If you want a full size ms-20 with heavier duty pots, the full sized ms-20 kit is available for 800 dollars more. So either quit crying about minor things or fork up the extra 800. But in my mind you can't go wrong at all with this smaller version. And hey, a three year no-fault protection plan is available from square trade for 15 dollars at checkout, and they have an excellent rating. I purchased it, so I don't have to worry about letting my nephews borrow the synth and accidentally damage it in transport. Update 1/16/17. The first synth Amazon sent me was "open box" and had a blown patch panel. The second one was fine, but was again "open box". I don't feel I should have to pay "new" price and have something that is clearly used sent to me. Next time I purchase a musical instrument it will probably not be from Amazon because of this. They obviously can not be trusted to send a factory sealed item when that is what was paid for, and they did it twice in row; even after I complained and sent the first one back.

This is really cool. There are a lot of good choices available for analog synths but I was drawn to the history of the MS-20. Even though it doesn't have some of the features of newer designs it still works well in my humble bedroom studio. I connect it to my electric piano so I have a full size keyboard. Though the MS-20 keys work just fine, they work better if you have tiny little fingers. I connect the MS-20 to my computer for recording in Cubase and output through stereo monitors (ummm, an old hi-fi stereo). If I just want to fool around I often output directly through my guitar amp. Since I have no apparent musical talent, this is the instrument for me. I can have all kinds of fun without even having to play any notes..

Soy ecuatoriano y recomendado con total seguridad el korg para la comunidad latina que este interesado en el tienen el sonido bastante fiel al synth original y la calidad del producto no esta mal hay varias partes en Aluminio y plastico, y lo mejor es que no pesa mucho

This is a piece of junk. I had it for approximately a month and a half and used it gently and sparingly and it stopped working. The quality of the machine is questionable--it feels very flimsy and oddly delicate. Even when it was functioning more or less properly, it was very noisy--there was a lot of extraneous noise. Really, it's not worth it. I'm sad because I thought it would be a great machine for my students to learn the fundamentals of synthesis.

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Glad I got it. Wish the PWM was a little stronger. This synth model has a consistent hiss; turn your VCAs high. Once you start patching, you understand why so many people love this instrument. Already put a guitar through the filters; fantastic. Not much of a warm up needed to stay in tune; I checked the signal with a digital tuner. Pull the trigger and have some fun.

I can get some pretty awesome howls, and sounds from this puppy. Not 100% happy with bass-sounds but great for almost everything else. Pros: * It's an MS-20 - you know what this one is all about. * Primitive MIDI - the original had none. Cons: * I wouldn't tour with it. In fact, you should baby it since the construction is not confidence-inspiring. * I wish at least the main output plug was an 1/4" and not the delicate 1/8" plugs. Overall, I'm VERY pleased with this buy and my music sounds SO MUCH BETTER now than with the soft-synth plug-ins.