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Korg1978MonoSemi-Modular (Keyboard)$$$Premium($800–3,000)

Korg MS-10

Producers wanting the MS-20's biting filter character in a smaller, more affordable patchable synth.

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Strengths

  • The same aggressive, self-oscillating filter design as the MS-20 in a smaller, cheaper package
  • Patch bay adds semi-modular routing flexibility beyond a hardwired panel
  • External signal input lets you run other sources through its filter, like its bigger sibling

Trade-offs

  • Single VCO (vs the MS-20's two) gives a thinner tone with less unison-detune power
  • No MIDI on the original, requiring a CV/Gate interface for modern integration

Full Specifications

Full technical specifications for the Korg MS-10
SpecificationValue
BrandKorg
ModelMS-10
Era1978
Typical Price TierPremium ($800–3,000)
Voice ArchitectureMonophonic
PolyphonyMonophonic
Oscillator TypeAnalog VCO (1x)
FilterSwitchable 12dB/24dB analog low-pass, self-resonating
Keys32
Built-in SequencerNo
MIDI EquippedNo
PatchingPatch cable matrix + hardwired panel hybrid

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