MS-20 tips

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jeremykeys
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MS-20 tips

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FOr those of us who like to program our sounds, using the MS20EX engine, this is a link that may help. It's about the MS20 but I'm quite sure you can apply these ideas to your MS20EX in your Kronos too.

Have fun!

https://youtu.be/jglbXy2tN20
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Post by Liviou2004 »

It is usefull with real MS-20 as it is a monophonic synth but the MS-20ex has 40 voices polyphony. So, I must admit I don't figure out what could be the real interest of this tuto ?
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Post by jeremykeys »

There are several in the series. I just thought it would be helpful for those who are a little intimidated by all the patch points and things.
I never actually thought about the polyphony. My mistake!
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Post by Liviou2004 »

jeremykeys wrote:There are several in the series. I just thought it would be helpful for those who are a little intimidated by all the patch points and things.
I never actually thought about the polyphony. My mistake!
You're right. It could be interresting to set one MS20ex program in mono and try to reproduce this tip. It could be a good way to learn the MS-20ex engine.
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Post by KingKronos »

I liked the Thunder and Rain tutorial.

I also have 2 standard tricks to thicken up the MS20:
Polyphonic Unison set to 2 voices, no detune.
Stereo Tube Sim on TFX1, mix max preset.

That makes it punchier and present.
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