Korg MS2000B

[unio mystica]

I thought I should buy one. It sounds amazing. I?ve tried the older version (MS2000R) and I really liked it (I don?t know about the keyboard though). I didn?t have enough money to buy it then and I kind of forgot it.

What do you think? I don?t mind the polyphony. I allready have enough in my two Viruses. I just need something different. MS2000B or BR (I like the design of the keyboard version so I think I choose it before the rack.)? Is it worth it???

[Hollowcell]

I like them too.

I wouldn't buy one of the B series though, because if you can find an old stock model around they are really cheap. Plus they are almost identical.

I was looking at grabbing one before I found the auction site with old analogue gear here in Japan.

[unio mystica]

What are exactly the differences in the two machines. I noticed that the old version is very much cheaper. I don?t want to buy it 2nd hand though. I hope they are selling it in the future too.

[Hollowcell]

Bellow are the specs I grabbed from the Korg site. They are pretty damn similar! I've heard the 2000B comes with better pre-sets programmed though, but maybe the 2000 can support patches made on the 2000B - I'm not 100% sure on that one though.

MS 2000

Sound Generation Method:
Analog Modeling Synthesis System-Synthesizer Program Multi Timbral = 2 (max., Split/Dual Mode) Voices = 4 voices Sound Source = 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, Virtual Patch x 4, MOD Sequence 16 steps (max.) x 3 -Vocoder Program Voices = 4 voices Sound Source = 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, 16 Channels vocoder, level and pan of each channel can be edited, Formant Shift function

Programs:
128

Effects:
Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), Equalizer

Arpeggiator:
6 types

Inputs:
AUDIO IN 1, 2, Level switch LINE / MIC, [AUDIO IN 1, 2(LINE)]Input impedance = 39 k-ohms, Maximum output level = -3.5 dBu (Audio In knob maximum), [AUDIO IN 2(MIC)] Input impedance = 22 k-ohms, Maximum output level = -33 dBu (Audio In knob maximum), Input source impedance = 600 ohms

Outputs:
L/MONO, R, Output impedance = 1.1k-ohms (MONO = 550 ohms), Maximum output level = +6.5 dBu, Load impedance = 100k-ohms, Headphones, Output impedance = 10 ohms, Maximum output level = 35 mW, Load impedance = 33 ohms

Control Inputs:
Assignable Pedal, Assignable Switch

MIDI:
IN, OUT, THRU o Display : 16 charactors x 2 lines with backlight

Power Supply:
DC 9V (AC adapter)

Power Consumption:
8W

Dimensions:
MS2000 = 737.8(W) x 371.3(D) x 147.7(H)mm / 29.0"(W) x 14.6"(D) x 5.8"(H), MS2000R = 482.0(W) x 233.2(D) x 87.1(H)mm / 19.0"(W) x 9.2"(D) x 3.4"(H) 4U rack-mountable

Weight:
7.1kg/15.6 lbs

Accessories:
AC adapter (DC 9V, 600mA)

Keyboard:
44 notes

MS2000B

Sound Generation Method:
Analog Modeling Synthesis System-Synthesizer Program Multi Timbral = 2 (max., Split/Dual Mode) Voices = 4 voices Sound Source = 2 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, Virtual Patch x 4, MOD Sequence 16 steps (max.) x 3 -Vocoder Program Voices = 4 voices Sound Source = 1 Oscillator + Noise Generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, 16 Channels vocoder, level and pan of each channel can be edited, Formant Shift function

Programs:
128

Effects:
Modulation effects (3 types), Delay (3 types), Equalizer

Arpeggiator:
6 types

Inputs:
AUDIO IN 1, 2, Level switch LINE / MIC, [AUDIO IN 1, 2(LINE)]Input impedance = 39 k-ohms, Maximum output level = -3.5 dBu (Audio In knob maximum), [AUDIO IN 2(MIC)] Input impedance = 22 k-ohms, Maximum output level = -33 dBu (Audio In knob maximum), Input source impedance = 600 ohms

Outputs:
L/MONO, R, Output impedance = 1.1k-ohms (MONO = 550 ohms), Maximum output level = +6.5 dBu, Load impedance = 100k-ohms, Headphones, Output impedance = 10 ohms, Maximum output level = 35 mW, Load impedance = 33 ohms

Control Inputs:
Assignable Pedal, Assignable Switch

MIDI:
IN, OUT, THRU o Display : 16 charactors x 2 lines with backlight

Power Supply:
DC 9V (AC adapter)

Power Consumption:
8W

Dimensions:
MS2000B = 737.8(W) x 371.3(D) x 147.7(H)mm / 29.0"(W) x 14.6"(D) x 5.8"(H), MS2000R = 482.0(W) x 233.2(D) x 87.1(H)mm / 19.0"(W) x 9.2"(D) x 3.4"(H) 4U rack-mountable

Weight:
7.1kg/15.6 lbs

Accessories:
AC adapter (DC 9V, 600mA)

Keyboard:
44 notes

[Tomer=Trance]

is it just me or am i seing double?

[Hollowcell]

Amazing isn't it!

If you look at the dimensions section u can see that one list is the 2000 and one is the 2000B.

I don't know why they bothered to bring it out homestly!

I think the only noticeable difference is the mic stand built-in.

[Tomer=Trance]

ok i talked to my friend and he said they just added "new sounds"
to the factory banks and replaced the old ones and changed the color of them ms2000 a bit thats all so if you want it get the old version....

[3o3]

They should added a couple of more voices.. like 10 maybe even 16 voices and atleast 4 parts

[3o3]

and if i was you unio mystica - i would look for it second hand..

Here in sweden for example MS2000r goes for around 2000-3000:- SEK [in mint condition of course] and the MS2000 keyboard version cost like 3500-4000:- SEK for that price you could buy 2 ms2k, 8 voices and so on.. 2 virus and 2 ms2k - nice setup haha..

i wish i had money.. the prices is really great right now.. Nord Modular key _with_ expansion, gigbag, cables and so on for 4500:- SEK yesterday - it was sold pretty fast thou.. i know the seller

[udenjoe]

I've heard form the ms2000 group that someone asked the difference of the b OS. He got a reply that said," It says ms2000b on the startup screen." Or something like this. They are identical.

The b is black and has an xlr direct mic input.

You can load the ms2000b new sound set to the older ms2000.