Finally a generous soul sharing the how to the most signature sounds from the ms20. 🎉
@richardelam33714 жыл бұрын
I've had my MS 20 since 1979 and have never seen a better tutorial on how to use it...Thanks
@MarshalArnold6 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the walk through of the patchbay, very informative!
@ricochetsixtyten4 жыл бұрын
this synth sounds like butter, I got the vst but still... so smooth, the noise is so heavenly
@ianwilson76374 жыл бұрын
I really got a lot more out of this video than I have out of most other MS-20 vids. The "patching for dummies" pics in the beginning were fantastic for someone like me who, despite have programmed synths since 1981, has never had to patch anything. This was easy to follow and enjoyable. Admittedly I have the Behringer K-2, but still. Thanks.
@StephenLearson4 жыл бұрын
Ian Wilson Can I confess that I actually rewatch my own video when I forget how to patch the MS-20?
@ianwilson76374 жыл бұрын
@@StephenLearson , I believe it. I have notes all over the place detailing how I did something. This is especially true with all these synths that don't have patch storage. Believe it or not the first synth I ever owned that did not have patch storage, was a Behringer Model D. It has been a tough road 🤣
@StephenLearson4 жыл бұрын
Ian Wilson In this golden age of synths these are tough problems indeed! 🤘
@soundsurface4881 Жыл бұрын
@@StephenLearson Good times have the best problems! 🎹
@HansBaier6 жыл бұрын
I really like the slim keys. I think they feel great.
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Hans Baier to each his own
@Livefreetrader694 жыл бұрын
Yes, these keys are amazing. Anyone watching this video shouldn’t listen to that first comment. They are great.
@hytyttiva3 жыл бұрын
@@Livefreetrader69 Yes Micro Korg keys are far more worse!
@gotwork772 ай бұрын
someone finally made it make sense thank a million
@sinistar994 жыл бұрын
This is honestly the best one of these. Maybe because I already know the patch bay somewhat but this covers it really well.
@ianpullman2032 жыл бұрын
This is the best breakdown of the patch bay i've seen yet. Thank you!
@SkuppyVincenzo6 жыл бұрын
Gotta be the best tutorial going round with a few nice patches, thank you so much
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Skuppy thanks a lot!
@altusnoumena59354 жыл бұрын
This is the most informative and easy to understand video on the ms20 that I've come across. Thanks so much friend. Great song, and there's something about your cadence that really reminds me of David Lynch which is really soothing.
@goji90006 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I’ve owned mine for a little while and have mostly learned by doing. I’ve come along pretty well, but this tutorial will help even more. Thank you very much for this video.
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
goji9000 thanks for watching. I mostly learned by doing too, but to make the video I had to review all the names of the patch points. I was used to calling one of them the “wiggle” patch.
@jackehaus2652 жыл бұрын
This is the first ms 20 mini video ive found that really explains it well! thankyou thankyou thankyou
@austinsellers87212 жыл бұрын
Ive been looking for a video like this since before i bough my MS20. dont know why it never came up. as ive been wroting songs its been kinda scatter brained...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
@ruudvincent60783 жыл бұрын
Thanks, for this video. So glad now I can buy the full version with decent keys. A dream come true!
@cesarvalerio4292 Жыл бұрын
Great vídeo! Greetings from brasil
@dr.strangevelo60313 жыл бұрын
That was a super useful explanation of the patch bay. Thanks for this!
@AT-eh2eo5 жыл бұрын
wow!!!! such great material!! i would love to see more patches!!!
@StephenLearson5 жыл бұрын
A T thanks! I’d like to do a video with more patches soon. I’ll let you know
@AT-eh2eo5 жыл бұрын
@@StephenLearson i appreciate that! :)
@soundsurface4881 Жыл бұрын
Amazing share, thank you! 🙏 Edit/ps: now I'm even further behind in my so-called "synth vision-quest!" The MS-20 is a lot deeper than I ever imagined, & now you come along & blow up what bit of normal synth sanity I thought was achievable in this lifetime. Oh well!...?... 🙃JK, sincere thanks again! U are tha ! ( pps: If you did a paper book of MS-20 patch charts I would most def buy it!!!! 🥰)
@ArrayzableMusic6 жыл бұрын
QUALITY!! Awesome collection of patches, great presented and played and a really great track at the end! Personal fan of the MS-20 mini 😊
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Arrayzable thanks!
@captainsickooso70874 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, subscribed!
@mysynthsandstuff65193 жыл бұрын
I agree with others, having owned an MS20 mini for a couple of years now the patch bay description, in this video, is one of the best on the tube. Would like to have seen a bit more time devoted to Sample & Hold which is the patch that I want the most but equally struggle the most with on this synth. Good video, thanks
@dafedeloss6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you. I totally dig my MS20 mini.
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Fernando De Los Santos thanks for watching!
@inventorwithadd3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation! Good job!
@MrOuija-rr8kq5 жыл бұрын
VERY informative. Thank you.
@StephenLearson5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Ouija thanks for watching!
@robzecc4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks!
@palindromeAU5 жыл бұрын
Analog gear & noise... Did my head in!
@hujuu6 жыл бұрын
Great walkthrough. Thanks.
@SouthShoreSonics4 жыл бұрын
From 2015 to 2018 I actually had 2 MS-20Kits with 3 number difference on the serial numbers. But due to space I sold one. I still have one and the fullsized keys, the 1/4" jacks, and the 12Vdc power, along with the choice of MK1/2 filter make all the difference to me. I experimented with the MK1 briefly, but MK2 is for me. I guess there will be second wave of FS MS-20s coming out this year.
@veganstevenmusic6 жыл бұрын
super video
@mpmi75885 жыл бұрын
you've convinced me to get one of these and I dont even play keys or know anything about patch baying.
@StephenLearson5 жыл бұрын
MP MI Awesome! You should definitely do it. I didn’t know a thing about patching before I got the MS-20.
@MarshalArnold6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, slim keys aren't a very fun experience, but this synth sounds so awesome! P.S. laughed my ass off with the chicken, hope to see it again in future show and tells 😁
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Marshal Arnold thanks! What’s a semi-modular synth talk if you can’t include a rubber chicken?
@jeremie26394 жыл бұрын
pretty nice tune
@AntonArhipov Жыл бұрын
5:00 That external signal in trick did not work with my ms-20 mini at all. I'm now puzzled if it's broken or if I missed something important
@theinfinitetrip42834 жыл бұрын
I have had mine for about 2 years now and I love it.Unfortunately Korg did not upgrade the midi spec enough so although you can use a midi controller keyboard it does not receive pitch or mod wheel from it. Adding an Arturia Keystep is a good move on the MS-20 though giving you great arpeggios and some live sequencing...much better than the SQ-1 although I use an SQ-1 to modulate the filters at the same time.
@theboofin Жыл бұрын
It's a bloody fully analogue synth. It will never have that shit...
@rautshsale19482 жыл бұрын
thanky you for actually talking about the keybed itself. was wondering about the quality of the keys and this is something nobody mentioned however, i understood it correctly that it's more a "good to know" than a "they are so bad, don't get them" right? also, would you say the noise also a "good to know" or a "it's so bad. don't get it"?
@rautshsale1948 Жыл бұрын
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@Dmaccabees2 жыл бұрын
💥💯💥
@sensitiverambo2 жыл бұрын
Ace.
@salvadorramos25455 жыл бұрын
Not even 1 thousand of views and this review/tutorial is pure gold! I'm so interested in having one of these but, is that noise problem when you press a key really annoying? Would a noise gate pedal help?
@StephenLearson5 жыл бұрын
Salvador Ramos I notice the noise only when I press a key down so a gate pedal would not work. I’ve heard other people say that their MS-20’s are fine (no noise). It might just be my unit.
@salvadorramos25455 жыл бұрын
@@StephenLearson thanks so much for respond. Well, it sounds like a flipping coin, perhaps? Great channel by the way!
@rhettarmistead31074 жыл бұрын
I had this problem, but when I used isolation(step down) transformer, as I had to convert from 240 Ac to 110ac, I bought a Japan unit, All noise stopped, beautifully quiet, unless intentionally!
@ScottFromCanada6 жыл бұрын
I completely agree about the keyboard. I got an MS-10 and it feels MUCH more like a real synth instead of a toy, and it sounds amazing even with just one oscillator. Here's a question though: Is it worth getting an original ms-20? I find the mini to be VERY noisy but I have heard that the original is too. I haven't played one to do a comparison so I'm looking for opinions.
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Scott Rogers I’ve never played an original MS-20 but I’ve heard they are noisy as well. It seems like Korg was dead set on doing a true recreation- warts and all. I’m crossing my fingers that Behringer will pop an MS-20 clone out for $24.99 ;)
@networkservices31216 жыл бұрын
19.99, plus tax. Made of steel and wood. Sliders feel a bit wobbly but are remarkably solid. guarantee the presets are craptastic and in no way reflect the synths ability. Just like the DM 12......
@StephenLearson6 жыл бұрын
Network Services the presets in the MS-20 manual are hilarious! Turn all the nobs, patch 10 points to make the “clarinet” sound. You do that and get something that sounds nothing like a clarinet.
@ProfessorSynth6 жыл бұрын
Scott Rogers I have 2 original MS-20s and neither of them is noisy. Hopes this helps.
@ScottFromCanada6 жыл бұрын
Well, it sort of helps, but might cost me a lot of money! But thanks!
@richardrobinow52894 жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative. Yes the keyboard sucks. Too small!! Wicked cool song as well. Nice job
@richardrobinow52894 жыл бұрын
The rest of the Synth is dope AF. Perfect entry level machine to play with.
@mauriciomandara59464 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video since you post it and never asked you what effects you used on the MS 20 or since you have a nice collection of pedals and effects ... can you recommend a few that will fit well on this synth to get those tones ? Thank you for your videos !!! All of them are awesome !!!
@StephenLearson4 жыл бұрын
Mauricio Mandara I don’t think I’m using any pedals in this video. I used to use iZotope’s Alloy 2 plugin a lot with the MS-20 for a tape saturation over drive. Now I use pedals more. The MS is real friendly with OD/distortion peadls. I’ll use it with the JHS Colourbox, Boss Distortion, and Strymon Riverside. even a Big Muff sounds great.
@mauriciomandara59464 жыл бұрын
Learson Peak thanks for your response!!! I watched your distortion pedals videos and the deco ... I am taking notes !!! Thank you 🙏🏼 you are AWESOME
@StephenLearson4 жыл бұрын
Mauricio Mandara the Deco is super special. Another that sounds absolutely fantastic is the Saturnworks Dark Matter. My fav drive pedal for synths right now.
@mauriciomandara59464 жыл бұрын
Learson Peak thanks a lot Learson ! Keep the great work !
@ge0rgeharris2182 жыл бұрын
I hate, hate the mini keys on my machine!!! I love the way it sounds but I will never buy another synth with mini keys again!!! I was trained on full size keys many years ago and I find the concept of mini repugnant!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!
@isabelanica80014 жыл бұрын
many words few examples of sounds or arpeggios
@elderchildren2 жыл бұрын
hey :) thank you for the vid. I'm trying to find a way to sync Frequency of the Modulation Generator externally to a sequencer/keyboard or any other clock source. So far, no luck. Does anybody know how to do this?