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Old 03.02.2013, 04:13 PM
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Default NEW POOP ON KORG MS20-mini

Just talked with my Sweetwater Rep and learned something new about the MS20 and was directed to product description as to have something to copy/paste here, which will follow.
Although this IS a faithful reproduction, yet 86% of orig. in size, Korg used digital stabilization on the ANALOG osc's, which is kind of coy marketing jargon to be sure to cause rehash of the grand ol' debate between VCO/DCO--with both being true analog, just the DCO is digitally stabilized for tuning purposes only. here's a direct copy of brief description from Sweetwater dot com's product page:
A Legendary Synthesizer Reborn!

Back and smaller than ever, Korg's MS-20 mini analog synthesizer revives the legendary MS-20 synth in all of its glory, but at 86% of the original size. This is no copycat knockoff either - the MS-20 mini is nearly identical to the original, with the same analog oscillators (now digitally stabilized), first-generation filters, and a VCA that's been tweaked to reduce noise. You'll also find cool new additions, including an External Signal Processor for your mics and instruments, MIDI In, and even USB connectivity, onboard the Korg MS-20 mini.
Now, although it does not SAY "DCO", and perhaps a new form of digital stabilization for as Korg states, "...with the SAME ANALOG OSC's...", has been developed by Korg but sales rep said, "You could CALL them DCO's, but the osc's behave and sound true to the orig. MS20 side by side."
What say you (anyone) about this new revelation? Would this change your avid interest?
Thanks,
Robert
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