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Korg | MS-50

Description

The Korg MS-50 - modular in design and at the height of the MS-series synthesizers. This keyboard-less expander type module is completely patchable and uses Korg's Hz/V type of CV and Gate for control with other synths like the MS-20. There are lots of knobs and patch points on this one... The MS-50 is still a single VCO monophonic analog beast but offered more patchability and power than any other MS synth. Other features include a ring modulator, voltmeter and sample & hold. It was also designed to complement the SQ-10 sequencer.
BrandKorg
ModelMS-50
DeviceSynth
TypeDesktop
Engine TypeModular (Semi)
EngineVCO
Voices (max)1
Oscillators1
LFO1 LFO
NoiseY
Engine Detailed1 VCO
Filter (VCF)2 VCFs (highpass/lowpass)
Envelope (VCA)2 ADSR envelope gens
Keys0
Key typeN/A
VelocityN/A
AftertouchN/A
CV-gateCV/Gate
Extra infoAlso designed to complement the SQ-10 sequencer.
Produced:1978 - 1978
Legend: Obvious Y: Yes, N: No, N/A: Not Applicable
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator DCO Digital Controlled Oscillator
LFO Low Frequency Oscillator Sub Sub Oscillator
VCF Voltage Controlled Filter VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier
Velocity As with a piano, the harder you hit a key, the louder the sound, unlike most organs which always produce the same loudness no matter how hard you hit a key. Aftertouch Pressing a key after you activated it. Channel Aftertouch, no matter which key, it will send a Channel message. Poly Aftertouch, sends the pressure per key instead of the whole channel.
Values for OSC, LFO, Filter, Envelope are per voice unless stated otherwise.

Manuals, patches etc.

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