Korg Introduces DIY MS-20 Synthesizer Kit - The UpStream

Korg Introduces DIY MS-20 Synthesizer Kit

posted Sunday Jan 26, 2014 by Nicholas DiMeo

Korg Introduces DIY MS-20 Synthesizer Kit

As an enthusiast of both musical gadgets and do-it-yourself projects, when I stumbled across this piece of news from NAMM convention, I had to share it with everyone. This especially holds true because these two categories are combined, courtesy of Korg. In March, you will have the opportunity to build your own analog synthesizer, with the release of the DIY MS-20 kit.

For those who don't know, Korg is a company that produces a myriad of different musical instruments and accessories. They make everything from headphones and guitar tuners to DJ production tools and keyboards. Korg also is one of the few companies left to produce analog synthesizers, a rare thing to find in today's digital world. For hardcore musicians, they really seek out that analog feel and will even build their own rigs in order to achieve the perfect sound for whatever composition they're working on.

Now, with the MS-20, all of the parts needed to make your own MS-20 mini, which Korg also still sells and produces. It really isn't the same if you buy one when you can build one though, right? The best part is no soldering or electrical experience is required to make this all come together. Plus, it comes with the same features, specifications and all of the same circuitry that you'd find in the pre-produced version.

Korg plans to release the kit in March, and is limiting it to only 1,000 units, for $1,400. So if you're a true enthusiast or have some cash and want to play around with putting together your own synth, mark it in your calendars. Be sure to check out the promo video from Korg after the break.

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