Can anyone tell me the advantages or disadvantages of the Korg MS-20 Mini over the MicroKorg? I hate sorting through menus!
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main difference is that the korg ms 20 mini is semi modular, which means you can modulate almost any parameter on the synth, no presets, no menus, no digital interfaces; just pure analogue synthesis. The microkorg on the other hand has "less control" for it has just 4 knobs to tweak in real time. Still presets sound good, feels analogue, but ms 20 mini is the real deal if your looking for experimentation.
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There aren't any menus at all to sort through, but the downside is that you can't save presets or control much via MIDI. The patch bay is a bit daunting at first, but I find it much more fun and intuitive than anything with an LCD screen.
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This is analog so the sound quality is FAR superior. There are no menus on here so you won't have to deal with any of those, that being said programming an analog synth will also take time and patience and some critical thinking ability. Also you can forget about saving your sounds for quick access, and going along with that the midi will only address keyboard functions, and cannot change the overall program. It's all about the pure analog sound.
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They are very very different machines. The MS-20 Mini is a smaller version of the original MS-20 from the seventies. It has completely analog circuitry and somewhat limited in features. The real pull for the MS-20 Mini is that it is retro and the sounds are completely analog. The MicroKorg is a modern synth with digital sounds and a lot of features. In conclusion, if you desire authentic analog sounds of the seventies then the MS-20 Mini is for you. If you desire a digital synth with modern features and sound effects, the MicroKorg is for you. Hope this helps!
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I never used a Mini, but the Soundlink II has a very good sound and bass. I think this choice may depends in what you want: more portable or more powerfull.
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dont know, but get kawai mp 11.. it's awesome.. much better than CEE. feels much more professional and feels like an acoustic
220111
Check out this Youtube video comparison ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbxYnRW6lE ) of the PS-5 (version before this model), the Behringer US600, and the Morpheus. The Boss has a strange...warble? that the other two do not.
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If you need more volume for larger gigs, add a sub. You can cross-over at 100hz and not use all the energy on the lows. With the sub, my opinion is that the K10 provides a tighter sound than the K12.
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AWESOME! Your clarification on the capabilities of this unit seals the deal for me. I just wanted to make CD copies of the music I already have previously recorded on mini-disc. For some reason, I could never get my Net MD recorder (and software) to go from mini-disc, to computer, to CD OR back to another mini-disc(?). Mp3's are OK, but I prefer using CDs/MDs for their sound. MD rules for me for it editing capability, and now I'm willing to go with the MZ-M200 for it's features. Thanks again for the help and the link to the manual!
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I guess you mean M-80 vs M-100. M-80 has more of a overall balanced sound signature, perfect for almost everything, be it classical music or dub step. M-100 is more bass heavy and has been deemed more suitable for similar music, although people who have already dished out $300 for the M-100 would disagree.I own M80 and I've listened to M-100. I would recommend M-80 but for around $90 if you are vigilant and keep an eye out for "As New" on Amazon Warehouse Deals. That's where I found mine two years back, literally brand new for $113.
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Only the keys are midi controllers. The rest of the knobs are for the sound the synth makes itself. I believe any midi controlled software is compatible with the MS-20. (I have not tried it myself, but it I've seen many do it, even on an iPad.)
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I have. It sounds fantastic for its small size. It's perfect for practicing alone or doing small street gigs. I sometimes use it with guitar and effects processors, but I primarily use it with a Microkorg synthesizer. I've put it through hell, and I can say that It still sounds pretty great at every frequency.
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I am not certain, but I have had an issue with the sound of the piano as it fades out. The sound becomes very sharp no matter what "voice" I use. It is really irritating and I haven't gotten responses from Korg after several emails to them.
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I'm a trombonist playing both classical and jazz music so I know exactly what you're keen to listening to. I've owned the M100 for sometime before returning it. I can safely say the M100 is much more geared towards DJ/Bass Head platforms. It's abysmal for Jazz and Classical listening. The bass is seriously distracting since it's more forward compared to the midranges, making midrange-centric music sound quite off. I would definitely recommend the ATHM50x over the V-Moda series in this regard.
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There may be....i am conditioned to think that 20 bucks more means something a bit additional, perhaps. Maybe the other model has a bigger sound.....however, maybe they are essentially the same. If you find any info, please let me know. Thanks!
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I would honestly recommend Mackie MR5 MK2 or Yamaha 5 or 6 in would be plenty. The KRK's are extremely popular, over-rated, equalized, and under-powered. People buy them before hearing and comparing them to better monitors. If you want the low-end, the MR5 would blow the KRK's off the shelf and they are flat so perfect for mixing too. $300 or less will get you into the MR5. I bought a pair for $200 at Sweetwater's Gearfest (Jeff x1229). If you are REALLY concerned with mixing, go with the YAMAHA. They are a tad more expensive but are some of the most accurate monitors out there.
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Roland A800 pro is absolutely better, no doubt about. Incomparable with any other
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i think the more expensive one is imported, buy the cheap one! in case anyone else is wondering: the ko-1 kaossilator is the original square shaped one, in yellow or pink. the kaossilator 2 is the newer, more of a rectangular shape and has a small LCD display and lighted buttons. it's a significant upgrade that now includes a mic, and an sd card so you can record loops with it. the kaossilator pro is much larger, and has a green lighted touchpad, the kaossilator pro+ is the updated version of the kaossilator pro, look closely at the buttons, the older model's are black. it's confusing, but they're not good at naming things at korg.
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The general consensus around various forums seems to be that the the Korg's pads are much more sensitive than the Akai's. I recenty purchased the PK and have no complaints; the pad sensitivity is indeed spot on.
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I'd say the sound quality is pretty decent for a small keyboard. I find it useful as something portable when I need a keyboard, but am away from my piano, and for adding synth sounds to compositions, but I wouldn't use it for, say, piano lessons - not enough keys, and the touch is not like a real piano - doesn't have that "weighted" feeling. All in all, though, a very handy little keyboard.