MS-20 Mini it is!

rustywire · Post by **rustywire** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:03 pm

+1 for the MS-20

JTurbide · Post by **JTurbide** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:07 pm

UglyCasanova wrote:I want to learn basic, traditional synthesis. I sort of get the MS-20 and I definitely get the MicroBrute. I'm already dealing with a lot of stuff in the band. A bunch of pedals, bass, drones, drum machine, noise makers, Pocket Piano, iPad with QuNexus. I don't want anything I would find too complex/unconventional and need to get more shit for ( such as another midi-keyboard and sequencer for the 0-coast).

Might wanna take a look at the Moog Mother 32

UglyCasanova · Post by **UglyCasanova** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:10 pm

I'm not playing that joke of a keyboard. I already hate my QuNexus.

JTurbide · Post by **JTurbide** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 1:22 pm

UglyCasanova wrote:I'm not playing that joke of a keyboard. I already hate my QuNexus.

I agree that if you want to use it live you'd probably prefer a real keyboard. fwiw the band Rancho Relaxo told me they were going Minibrute for their next album.

https://ranchorelaxo.bandcamp.com/

Pepe · Post by **Pepe** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 2:56 pm

I love my MS-20 mini. It is very easy to get along with it once you know what's going on with all those jacks. The knobs are NOT flimsy at all. I had the monotribe and THOSE knobs were flimsy. And it is not really that big. Actually it looks really cute on my KORG BX-3.

I haven't come across the MicroBrute, but it looks very simple. It might have a great basic sound and it might also be a cool synth for noobs, but I imagine you buying this one and flipping it again around Christmas. The MS-20 mini has so many cool and crazy sounds hidden under its hood.

UglyCasanova · Post by **UglyCasanova** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:00 pm

Thanks, Pepe. Defintely leaning towards the Mini. Gotta look at my stuff and see what's worth flipping though. I have just about enough "hobby"-money for a MicroBrute...Mini, not so much

actual · Post by **actual** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:13 pm

http://www.dba.dk/synthesizer-korg-ms-2 ... 031935719/
2500DKK

UglyCasanova · Post by **UglyCasanova** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:20 pm

That's a good deal! But risk of buying from abroad+shipping cost+socialist import taxes = won't save too much. I also like the comfort of having my warranty linked to a store in case my clumsy ass fucks it up somehow.

Thanks for looking out though!

rustywire · Post by **rustywire** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:21 pm

Yeah to echo Pepe, the MS-20 seems like an acquisition you'll keep and use for a long time as a vehicle you take on a journey... while the Microbrute seems more like a subway or trolley car you use to get around within a select area's limits.

lordgalvar · Post by **lordgalvar** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:22 pm

Yup, Pepe said it right all the way.

actual · Post by **actual** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:23 pm

Hmm, would you have to pay import taxes when it's within the EU?
And you're welcome!

Edit: oh fuck, that's right

UglyCasanova · Post by **UglyCasanova** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:45 pm

Haha, yepp. We sort of half-assed it and went EEA.

coldbrightsunlight · Post by **coldbrightsunlight** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:15 pm

UglyCasanova wrote:Haha, yepp. We sort of half-assed it and went EEA.

Yeah that sounds terrible what sort of country would do a thing like that.

Even though I recommended the brute I completely agree with the people saying you'll flip it. I did, but it is a great first/gateway synth. And it does sound pretty nice

lordgalvar · Post by **lordgalvar** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:20 pm

Also, just a side note...The ms-20 does work with eurorack.

Pepe · Post by **Pepe** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 4:31 pm

It's fun in combination with a Mono/Poly as well.

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