MS2000

synthecks · Post by **synthecks** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:09 pm

So my first synth was a korg ms2000 (6+ yrs ago), I went with it because it was cheep and read some good reviews on this site. I still use it and love it (recently Ive discovered how to get a fatter more organic sound).
Why does it get such a bad rap?

I'd like to upgrade soon and dont want to give up the ability to save my parches or edit them in real time via tons of knobs, any suggestions?

thanks

Phollop Willing PA · Post by **Phollop Willing PA** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:23 pm

Keep it!

There are other threads on the same subject.

paugui · Post by **paugui** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:34 pm

synthecks wrote:I'd like to upgrade soon and dont want to give up the ability to save my parches or edit them in real time via tons of knobs, any suggestions?

I think you can convert all your MS2000 sounds to the Radias.
That could probably be a good upgrade as you would get many extras and way more polyphony.

Post by **braincandy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:14 pm

What exactly is it that you need upgraded? It sounds like you're happy with it as it is.

japan · Post by **japan** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:51 pm

I miss my MS2000...it's a great synth.

I'll buy one again!

synthecks · Post by **synthecks** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:34 pm

braincandy wrote:What exactly is it that you need upgraded? It sounds like you're happy with it as it is.

Maybe just something new to me, I would love more poly/voices... maybe a roland, I always thought the SC pro5 would be my choice but now im not sure if the patches are what Id want...Im thinking something not so retro sounding but warm and the ability to save my progress.

Post by **braincandy** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:39 pm

What is your budget? Are you wanting something modern or older?

synthecks · Post by **synthecks** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:52 pm

Budget - $1000 range, Id like something older but really like the fact I can save my patches with my ms2000. I guess more importantly Im looking for something I can create my own patches starting from a basic sine wave, sequencing not important.

Post by **braincandy** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:01 pm

One thing I'll mention about your requirements--"warm" is a subjective term. What already sounds "warm" to you so that I can have something to compare my suggestions with? Any particular tracks or instruments that you have in mind?

I was going to suggest checking out a Prophet 08, but even used, they're still over your budget. I played around with one a few weeks ago and thought it sounded pretty good.

I'm not going to recommend a Polysix or Juno-60 as both have only a couple more notes of polyphony (6) than your MS2000. If polyphony wasn't an issue, either of those would be good choices.

You might want to consider a Yamaha AN1x. They're cheap ($300), have 10 notes of polyphony, split/layer capabilities, onboard effects, and make great controllers since they have aftertouch and a ribbon controller.

Another option is a Roland JX-10. I think it has plenty of warmth, potentially 12-note polyphony (depending on which mode you use), and it comes with a great feeling keyboard and can also do splits/layers. However, if you're new to programming, it has an unnecessarily complicated system of tone/patch storage and sound editing. Without the optional hardware editor, you should be able to score one for around $400. A JX-8P is a simpler, more straightforward precursor to the JX-10, capable of warmth, and can often be found for around $300 or less.

ford442 · Post by **ford442** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:04 am

Novation Nova is a pretty awesome desktop.. a little hard to find - mine was about $400 shipped from Belgium.. lots of knobs, but also menu settings.. lots of room for saving presets.. the main thing is has on the MS is 7 simultaneous voices.. also i think it sounds a bit fatter and perhaps warmer than the MS2k..

synthecks · Post by **synthecks** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:32 am

The Yamaha AN1X looks more like what I was thinking and the NOVA looks too good to be true (ford hows the Analog sound modeling compare to true analog?).

Thanks for the responses thus far

ford442 · Post by **ford442** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:37 am

well.. i actually haven't used it in a while.. i have never compared side by side to an analog..
back in like 2003 i made a song with almost all Nova voices.. here we go -
http://www.noahcohn.com/ManchaSolar.mp3
it shows some of what it can do.. but, i was still really learning back then..

stephen · Post by **stephen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:21 am

I have both an AN1x and a Nova. I left the nova alone for ages, but I'm kinda getting back into it now.

The AN1x is more analogue sounding than the nova IMHO.

AN1x is a nice keyboard and does indeed make for a good midi controller.

mute · Post by **mute** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:13 pm

Who say's it has a bad rap? The MS2K generally gets good chunk of respect as a V/A.. even around here, possibly the toughest crowd out there regarding V/A's.

stephen · Post by **stephen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:26 pm

I've noticed MS2000 prices in the UK are creeping up, but that might be down to ebay madness. I think I'd have one just to have it sit in the corner and menace visitors, I mean it does look the business doesn't it?

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