[sdiy] KorgMS20 mods? help?

[harrybissell at wowway.com]

I say "Smoke 'em if you got 'em"

Its DIY... mod to your hearts content. (for me)
I don't need any synth "closet queens" (meaning
you keep them in the closet as investments).

I'm not afraid to cut up anything that I own.
I think that good mods don't devalue a unit
(much). And I would not want to sell to someone who
was going to store it in a vault anyway. Its a musical
(or maybe amusical) instrument. Play on !!!

H^) harry




On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:54:10 -0400, peter edwards wrote
> Greg and Daryl,
> Thanks for the feedback. I understand where both of you are coming  
> from. I'm not so concerned with the money value of the MS.
>   It's in great condition functionally, but it has some body damage  
> that has probably already devalued it a bunch.
>   And this may be short sited, but I really don't ever plan on  
> selling it.
> I have a whole bunch of Ken Stone's and Ray Wilson's kits. I'm 
> slowly  building a big modular using these boards and a few custom 
> built ones  
> (very simple). My understanding of the MS though is that there are a 
> bunch of  incompatibilities with modular synth standards. -pete
> 
> On Jul 28, 2007, at 5:34 PM, dj hohum wrote:
> 
> > While I think all of those mods are great and I could hardly be called
> > a purist, unless those mods are well done you will certainly devalue
> > your instrument. Fortunately or unfortunately depending on one's
> > perspective, the MS-20 is one of those instruments that's worth quite
> > a bit more when in original shape.
> >
> > I think greg's advice is solid. If you haven't done things like that
> > before then starting on an MS-20 is a risky move. Alternatively,
> > another way to pick up skills and additional modules at the same time
> > is to build a small companion modular from kits, or, even better, just
> > circuit boards. I can highly recommend Ken Stone's boards. Building
> > his boards is relaxing like building a kit but with enough room for
> > deviation that it doesn't become boring. If you want everything in the
> > bag for you then both blacet and paia give you everything you need
> > down to the power cable. While I prefer the blacet build quality I'd
> > have to give the nod to paia in terms of beginner appeal.
> >
> > The thing to get from building is not necessarily just the process of
> > building, rather, it's to understand how to do the mods that you're
> > asking for without worrying about frying things. Adding an LFO, for
> > example, is trivial. You only need to connect it to the power supply
> > and drill holes.
> >
> > But, if you really want to go for it, here's some of what you asked  
> > for:
> >
> > http://www.korganalogue.net/korgms/service/ms20/m20s.html
> >
> > daryl
> >
> >
> >
> > On 7/27/07, peter edwards <synth at casperelectronics.com> wrote:
> >> I see that there's been a fair amount of discussion in this group
> >> concerning the Korg MS20 (great rebuild by Julian btw!! http://
> >> www.port23.co.uk/ms20/) so I hope this isn't a tired topic......
> >> I've owned an MS20 for about 7 years now and haven't had a single
> >> problem. What a great synth! Now that I've really gotten to know
> >> every bit of this machine, I'd like to take it further and expand
> >> it's functionality. I love this synth and would hate to fry it so I'm
> >> taking the cautious approach and looking to those with more
> >> experience than I for some pointers.
> >> I'm interested in adding some controls like a pulse width CV input as
> >> well as further patching options like ring mod inputs and an EXT in
> >> mixer. I would also love to add some modules like one or two more
> >> LFOs and CV mixers.  Has anyone looked into modularizing?? VCO
> >> outputs, VCF ins and outs. I suspect that it would be more trouble
> >> than it's worth.
> >> Anyone out there with some experience who could give me some advice,
> >> schematics, links, etc...
> >> I'm not a pro, but I've got some experience and I'm real good at
> >> following directions.
> >> Thanks!!
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