Korg MS2000R
A rack-mounted analog modeling synthesizer , serving as the module version of the MS2000 keyboard.
Overview
The Korg MS2000R is a virtual analog synthesizer in a rack-mountable format, designed as the sound module counterpart to the Korg MS2000 keyboard synthesizer. It brings the same analog-modeled synthesis engine into a compact unit ideal for studio integration. It features hands-on control via knobs and sliders, targeting performers and producers seeking immediate access to rich, programmable sounds. Though not the warmest virtual analog by some accounts, it holds its own with a distinctive character that cuts through mixes.
Specifications
| Polyphony | 4 voices |
| Timbrality | 2 |
| Programs | 128 programs |
| MIDI connections | MIDI In, Out, Through |
| LFO | Includes LFO |
Design
The MS2000R is a rack-mounted version of the Korg MS2000, featuring analog-style knobs and controls for real-time sound manipulation. As a virtual analog synthesizer, it uses digital signal processing to model the behavior and sound of classic analog circuits.
Context
The MS2000R is the rack-mounted variant of the Korg MS2000, placing it within Korg’s early 2000s line of virtual analog synths. It precedes updated models in the MS2000 series and is considered the older sibling of the MicroKorg.
Market
Market prices as of 2012 ranged from $470 to $552, with units described in "Very Good condition" or "Serviced, Great!" A purchase opportunity noted in 2013 listed the unit at $150. Current listings suggest prices around $350–$500, with some available for under 300€. One service mention indicates occasional units require servicing, though specific failure modes are not detailed.
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