Korg released a new model of the MS-20, which is an accurate recreation fo the original model that was released in 1978. However, Korg has not stated a price point, or release date, for its recreation of the MS-20.
Korg's MS-20 features a dual oscillator, which is controlled by an amp. One of the notable updates that Korg added was the ability to select the older filter or a newer filter created by the company. Additionally, the new model features a 5-pin MIDI, as well as a USB, which allows the user to connect the keyboard to a computer.
Overall Korg's new MS-20 could be popular among nostalgic music enthusiasts, or consumers looking to explore older keyboard models.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Nostalgic Keyboard Revivals
- Companies are recreating and re-releasing vintage keyboard models with minor tech updates to capitalize on nostalgia-driven demand.
- Dual-function Analog Synthesizers
- New models of vintage analog synthesizers feature dual oscillator amps and old/new filter selections, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern music creators.
- Connectivity-enabled Instrumentation
- New keyboard releases incorporate both traditional 5-pin MIDI connections and modern USB connections, providing musicians with multiple ways to connect to technology.
Where This Applies
- Music Production
- Music production companies can leverage nostalgia-driven demand by creating and releasing updated models of classic instruments.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on both nostalgia and modern technological compatibility by creating dual-function keyboards with analog and digital connectivity options.
- Software Development
- Software developers can create new digital tools to enhance the user experience/interface when connecting traditional instruments to modern computers and devices.
