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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg
MS-20 FS
Monophonic Synthesizer.
To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please carefully read this manual and
use the product correctly. In addition, be sure to store this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
The MS-20 FS is a reincarnation of the original MS-20, which was re-
leased in 1978.
The design of the circuit board for the MS-20 FS is nearly identical to the
original MS-20, using parts available today with equivalent specs. The
MS-20 FS lets you hear the sounds that the original MS-20 produced
when it was released without any degradation of parts.
We recommend reading the reprint of the original Owner’s Manual for in
depth descriptions of the various controls and their functions.
Since this manual contains additional information and details on new
functions, we recommend that you carefully read this manual together
with the original Owner’s Manual.
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The original Owner’s Manual contains terms and phrases used at the time
of the original product release in 1978. The manual may also contain infor-
mation that differs from the MS-20 FS or may mention products that are no
longer available. In addition, the specifications contain details and mea-
surement standards from the time of the original MS-20 release, which dif-
fer from those of the MS-20 FS.
About the MS-20 FS
The MS-20 FS and the original MS-20 differ in the following ways:
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Equipped with MIDI IN connector and USB port:
By connecting the MS-20 FS to a computer, you can perform with
it while using a sequencer.
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Equipped with earlier and later -version filters:
Different VCFs were installed in the earlier and later versions of
the original MS-20. The MS-20 FS uses both earlier and later -ver-
sion filters, and you can switch between them.
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AC adapter specifications:
Although the power supply has been changed to an AC adapter,
the internal voltage specifications are identical to the original de-
sign.
Parts of the MS-20 FS
Front panel
Rear panel
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1.
VOLUME knob
2.
SIGNAL OUT jack
3.
PHONES jack
4.
SIGNAL IN jack
5.
Chord hook
6.
DC12V jack
7.
MIDI IN Connector
8.
USB port
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