Trend price : 1200-1500€
Monophonic Synthesizer MS a synthesizer family born just after the famous PS Polyphonic Synthesizer production. In 2013 a remake has been made, the Mini Ms-20
Overview
(weight: 8 Kg) 37 keys, no velocity. Main panel features 38 precise knobs, 35 patch connections with some hardwired sections.
On the left side:
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a modulation wheel generating +/-5 voltage
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button switch for trigger or re-triggering some synthesis functions (generally modulation) on main patch panel
Voice
subtractive synthesis generates 1 voice. A voice in composed by 2 oscillators named VCO1 and VCO2 that can be mixed to another white noise generator (must be patched)
Oscillator
-VCO1: tri /saw / noise / pulse (variable)
-VCO2:
saw/ sqr / 25 % pulse / ring mod
Filter
multimode VCF with 2 serial filters:
- highpass 2-pole slopes
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lowpass 2-pole slopes
LFO
single modulator MG with progressive waveform from rectangular to triangular. LFO modulates 3 destinations at the same time:
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VCF LP cutoff
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VCF HP cutoff
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VCO1 & VCO2 pitch
Envelope
- EG1: 3 stages ADR
- EG2: 5 stages ADSHR - Hold keeps sustain before release segment
External Process
the ESP External Signal Processor processes external signal inputs can be filtered through the filter to a dedicated section complete with an envelope follower function (same featured in the Ms-03) and a pitch-to voltage tracker generator.
Performance
- mastertune affects both VCO
- portamento speed with variable time
Audio demo:
Video Clip:
Review
OK: classic / patch / filter
NOT : expensive / osc / panel can be confusing
"Harsh machine: a cornucopia of electronic sounds and effects. It is essential to deepen patch bay capacity to open a brand new world. "
Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci