Behringer K-2 Comparison With The Original KORG MS-20 & MS-20 Mini

October 2, 2019 Synth Anatomy Hardware, News, Synthesizers 0

The first Behringer K-2 synthesizer units are delivered and many customers & media started comparing it to the original MS-20 & MS-20 Mini

As everyone knows, Behringer recently released the K-2 Synthesizer, a clone of the well-known KORG MS-20. The K-2 is compatible with the Eurorack format and has both filter revisions onboard.

The question that most ask: how does the Behringer K-2 Synthesizer sound and how close does it get to the original Korg MS-20? Rob Papen and the colleagues from the German Megasynth engaged in a video with this question.

A nice test that shows that there are sound differences between the two devices. But it is also a matter of taste what you prefer. However, the vintage MS-20 has a character that you can not clone so easily. The K-2 is very close to the original but not 100% perfect/accurate.

Overview

Analog and Semi-Modular Synthesizer with Dual VCOs, Ring Modulator, External Signal Processor, 16-Voice Poly Chain, and Eurorack Format

Amazing analog synthesizer with dual VCO design allows for insanely fat music creation
Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs
Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance
First and second-generation filter design (high pass/low pass with peak/resonance)
4 variable oscillator shapes with variable pulse widths and ring modulation for ultimate sounds
Dedicated and fully analog triangle/square wave LFO
2 analog Envelope Generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
Complete Eurorack solution, main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
36 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
External audio input for processing external sound sources
Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in the U.K

The moment I wrote the article, YouTuber Starsky Carr posted a video comparing the Behringer K-2 to the KORG MS-20 Mini. So this new video may not be missing here.