Here, users get a far more detailed level of up-front control over the three oscillators and the filter. Like its real-world inspiration, its sound can reach from retro early digital tones to a solid range of synthesised pianos, complex pads and edgy, pulsing synth leads.Ĭompared to other synths of the era, the SQ-80 was accessible when it came to programming, but the expanded view of Arturia’s plugin version is still a welcome addition. A lesser-known highlight from the early days of digital synths, the original SQ-80 paired 8-bit digital oscillators with a Curtis-style analogue filter and analogue amp section.Īrturia’s SQ-80 V has been available for a while, but it’s a welcome addition. The other emulation added for V Collection 9 is the SQ-80 V, a software recreation of Ensoniq’s hybrid synthesiser first released in the mid-1980s. Many already have access to an MS-20, but it’s a worthy addition.

As a synth it has wonderful classic synth FX, drones and percussive tones as well as the more obvious basses and leads.

NI’s bundle is broader than the V Collection, with effects and more sampled instruments.Īlthough the MS-20 V is largely pitched at aggressive synth sounds, the MS-20’s semi-modular design has always been far more versatile than it initially appears. Korg’s own emulation bundle also offers an officially branded – and pretty impressive – MS-20.

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