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I bought one second hand for £100 in 2007 to use live in an 80s synthpop band. It did 8 years on the road and is still going strong in my studio. Love it.

I can say it perfectly synchronized: Welcome to bad gear. The show about the woooorld's most hated audio tools.

That day has come! Now all my gear is a bad gear

Something about these 90s and noughties VA synths tickles my "flawed, quirky, but full of soul" bone. Please do more of those

I loved my MS2000. Great sounds from it and so many things to modulate.

Jam 2 is easily the best one I've heard on the show so far! Bad Gear really highlights you can make magic with anything if you lean into its quirks.

The MS-2000R is a Bread n' Butter goto synth in my studio. I love twisting MS2K knobs and they're all MIDI CC readable for real-time recording and even assignable as a psudo MIDI controler if you want. My favorite trick is to use its MIDI OUT to duplicate sequences to another simple synth like a Behringer Crave, then loop-back that audio into the MS2k's Audio Input jack to blend the synth sequences together in interesting ways.

I would appreciate a BONUS 10 hr video loop of the last cat jam.

Still one of my favorites synthesizers of all times. I don't care it can't sound "like an analog", it's simple a cool synth that looks like a lab instrument! I'm in.

Seriously speaking…. This episode proved one thing in the end. It’s NEVER the synth, it’s THE USER. You’re demonstration brought the best out of this unit. Happy freaking FRIDAY!!!! 🍾🍾

That last song was so healthy. This show makes me happy 😁

Friday, fish, chips and bad gear. Lovely.

I had this, and sold it, and then bought the used B version with premium price. no regret. it's simply the best synth i've owned.

I love this little beast. It's my main digital synth and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.

For a long time this was one of the best bang-for-the-buck synth to learn the ropes on. Still have mine since ~2002. Even with walls of modular and many vintage bits I've added since, it's still good to just throw the MS in the back seat for an impromptu chillout jam, or to drop it into a writing session as something like a "poor-mans OB 2-voice".

I have the MS2000R - it's a keeper! Thank-you for this review

Florian - This came out at the same time as the JP-8000 and I was seriously considering the JP-8080 vs the MS-2000R (mostly because of polyphony). However, I grew to really love the raw nature of the engine in the MS-2000 (and so many others did via the MicroKorg). I finally saw my chance to acquire an MS-2000R when Korg released the Minilogue. Quite a few people dumped their MS-2000s in order to grab the new 4-voice all-analog Korg offering. I was able to get a near mint MS-2000R for $250 (shipping included). Sure, I'd love if it had eight voices instead of four, but I really do enjoy the engine. And, as you noted, it's outstanding for bass and lead sounds that don't require polyphony. Having said that, it's amazing how full the pads on this can sound with only four voices. Thanks for another great episode! Peace.

I am always down for some soothing cat content 😸

YES!! I'm so glad you finally covered this amazing and much-maligned synth. It doesn't get the hate today that it did when it was released though. People nowadays rightly recognize it for the classic it is. Not a perfect synth by any means, but it can do a few things especially well. A couple notes: 1. MIDI sync is improved a lot with the last firmware update. I don't think yours has it. 2. On the built-in delay, Korg annoyingly tied the delay level control to the delay feedback control. You can't have loud delay without lots of feedback. Annoying for me, as I often want a single 16th- or 8th-note slap at full volume, but you can't have a loud repeat without a long delay trail. 3. The presets are mostly quite good, and actually usable. 4. I wish you'd spent a bit more time showing off the mod sequencer. It is the MS2000's crown jewel. 5. Onboard distortion is generally awful, especially with lots of resonance. 6. This thing has BASS for days. It's one of my favorite bass synths. 7. The chorus is good. The phaser is great. Finally, the cat montage was so good I couldn't hear the music over my wife's laughing and swooning. Can we try and keep the visuals in check? j/k. Thanks, and see you next time.

Dude, you make the perfect content for me. Exploring classic synths and explaining their history, then making tasteful jams... heaven!

I remember when I played with one of these for the first time at Guitar Center in early 2000. I was amazed as it was the first time I got to play with a synth that had 'all the knobs'. For a short while, me and my friends (who were there) had replaced the world 'cool' with 'Korg'. I.e. Man, that movie was really Korg! Would I use the synth today? Probably not, but you know, you never forget your first synth crush. :)

I once made a kickdrum with this beast that blew away the 909. It was soo damn deep. I still miss this synth.

I love your channel man…every time I think about buying something I come and see your take for not just the lolz but the insight

Ahhh!! A bad gear episode with a piece of gear I actually have! I've never experienced this feeling before...

This is by far the synth I regret selling the most. I only sold it cuz i needed rent money, and it's been a decade now but I still miss it. The modulation sequencer is what really made it a gem for me; i basically used it as a drum machine

The only channel where i need the space bar 200 times in one video...

This thing is my secret weapon. In terms of synths that are just plain fun to PLAY, this guy takes the cake imo

I just realized: you haven’t done an episode on the Access Virus. That would be a winner!

I literally just took a break from setting up my MS2000B and I see this 😭😭🤣

Great episode again! Loved the liquid drum and bass! And visuals 😻

Had my MS2000b since 2004, loved it then and still do.

I've always loved this machine for being a kind of Swiss Army synth. You can get raw analog-ish sounds or dip into the DWGS waves for digital or traditional instrument sounds. The layout is intuitive once you get it figured out. The patch matrix give you the feeling of a semi-modular that makes it worthy of the "MS" line. If you know what you're doing you can get a lot out of this one.

i have to say, I fall under "analog purist" but this has to be one of the best sounding VA synths ever.

This was my first synth and I’ve been using it for 23 years

Thank you for this, it's been on your list and i asked for it about 3 years ago now you're awesome ❤

Now I want one

I got my blue MS2000R. and it is still my favourite... Not that i tried every synth out there, but for me this one is a gem... modulating stuff with that sequencer and virtual patch bay.. sooo much fun..

It's the Microkorg Prequel episode :D I was always surprised at the sheer size of the MS2K, it has no business being that size.

Your work is always great. Thank you for that, brother.

Only time I felt like a synth genius was having a go on this as a MicroKorg owner, and magically knowing what everything did right away. Would love one now.

I have the MS2000BR for the past 10 years; it’s a great synth and I won’t get rid of it ever.. Great video too by the way! Thanks✌🏽

MmmMMmMMmMMmmmm!!!! That last tune was lush af! I wish I never sold mine.

You finally did a video on the ms-2000 thank you

MS2K is the reason analog and VA got stronger. When this synth dropped in '99, it was a total game changer, and it was relatively affordable. Still got one. Haven't played it in years, but won't sell.

This one really sounded great on almost every example!

Always enjoy your demonstration jamz.

Microkorg / ms2000 has that late 90/2000 va sound, i love it

Hands down one of the best VA synths ever made.

One of my favorite shows and favorite subject. Always very well done. I would like to see this show beyond the confines of social media platforms and longer, more in depth reviews. Although you do a great job with the existing formula It still seems like you have much more to share.

This made my day! Thanks so much for showing how it’s done. You make this synth really sing! My ms2000 might be broken or I’m just a bad synth programmer because you really brought out some great sounds out of it.

The MS2000 is all over one of my favorite records, Mutemath's Vitals. As such, it will always be a classic to my ears.

Flashing up an iconic scene from Life of Brian's at the cross-modulation talk is priceless. Do I have to mention I keep coming back for the (sometimes not so) subtle puns mostly? And sometimes I watch the synth reviews too.

this was one of the best synths I ever owned, sounds amazing, intuitive interface, the matrix is fantastic, insta classic.

I just love your channel! Beside the great information and sonic enjoyment, you have me pause every time for those synth memes that keeps on getting better and better. You are truly a great reviewer of anything that makes noises. I have to say that every time that GAS hits me, I look for one of your reviews to make a decision. Keep on the great work!

I really enjoy the demo tracks you making. Tnx!

I NEED THIS KORG

Dude you're literally tearing my studio apart haha. My MS2000 sits directly next to my DSI Evolver Desktop.

Man you have the best memes, and the cat jam is an absolute banger. 10/10 would listen on repeat

From a distance on my phone I initially thought it was the Oberheim matrix!! Pleasantly surprised at the sound output that you obtained….you are a master audio alchemist!

Another one for the legends, thanks Florian!

Saw one of these in a pawnshop and was briefly tempted. The condition abated, but I was always curious about it. Glad to be sated by this review. Thank you.

These videos are the main way I know another week has gone-bye by this point, and it keeps being sooner than I think it should be.

Man. I really love Korg Synths. This one is no exception. As a neophyte synth dude, all the knobs appear to make it easier to tweak exotic turn of the century sounds into gems. Proof of concept is how The Prime Minister of the Bad Gear channel worked out so much phat (does anyone say that anymore?) noize from it. Another great episode. Danke!

Love the fact that the diagram layouts on the face plate are also big enough to park an Elektron joint or FX pedal.

Thank God it´s Friday! Awesome episode as always! 🙂👍👍

“The coelacanth of synth keyboards” is a beautiful combination of words.

Wowww ! I really like the sound of this one ! Top notch demos, especially the final one ! I might need this gear, and the techno viking action figure 😂 ! Thank you Florian for this episode !

Another great episode …and the quick clip of the Nick doll on the mention of PWM had me laughing out loud!😅

Never thought I'd see How To Drink and Bad Gear together! Great episode.

I JUST refurbished my ms2000 which I bought when it came out. I’ve been waiting for this :)

Yet another synth I regret selling, nostalgia :) Thank you maestro for all your entertainment!

This might be the best Nick Batt on the channel yet

That quick PWM meme was perfect lol. It looks just like him 😂

I had such a good time with that synth, it also was my first access to a serious delay effect send, which I used to make an entire soundtrack once. I spent years trying to find a replacement for that specific delay algorithm and developed a life-long time-based effect obsession.

You gotta try it on bi-timbral mode with 2 mod sequencers going at the same time, it gets totally crazy! Everyone should check the incredible performances that Rene Hell was able to do with just this synth alone.

Sold my MS 2000R, always regretted it. Great show and very entertaining. Would love to see Novation Nova here and the A Station, both had great sounds, but the Nova froze constantly on me and the A Station packed so many features, nearly impossible to handle that cryptic LCD...

Another fantastic video!

This channel taught me everything I know about wrestling Böse Getriebe into submission. I knew “bad” means “evil” not “useless” and the trick is to see the gear as a worthy sparring opponent because you didn’t call it Schlechte Getrieber. If my Deutsch isn’t so gut then es tut mir leid, it’s been a while! Still never been to Vienna, let’s do shots and talk shop sometime! I’m actually trying to build an MS2000 style control panel for my Microkorg but it’s gonna take me years at this rate lmao!

How the hell this synth made it to Bad Gear baffles me. This is literally one of the greatest synths of all time and and is one of my favorites and biggest "regret selling" synth. I've considered time and again in getting a Mint one from Japan just to have it again! The Microkorg is a lame parody of this thing! Waiting for you out back for that JP-8080 skit but you REALLY deserve an A$$ whooping for this video! :p

Good timing! Metroid Prime Remastered recently came out and its soundtrack makes heavy use of the synth.

The Microkorgs daddy! I love the Altantis reference at the start.

Never heard of this Korg but it sounds amazing!

I’ve only heard about this since the Korg documentary from Alex Ball. I like the end jam you did. It sounds like this synth can be versatile for almost anything. I love synthesizers that can do that.

This synth squonks like no Microkorg has squonked before

Perfect timing with the recent Metroid Prime remaster, which sound track contains quite some MS2000 if I remember correctly.

I bought one of these brand new just after it was first released. It sounded great and I had hours of fun with it!

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one! Awesome job as always. I have an MS2000b bought it back in ‘06 or ‘07 might actually sell it because the Micro Korg is a much more compact streamlined version. However I do get slightly more analog feel and ooomph from the 2000b.

An absolute classic (with the ER-1) of the millennial era. Check out Jexus' free patches for this for a nice variety or sounds. Incredibly fun to play and edit, even if it's only 4 voices. I only wish Korg had better production quality in the era as both my ER-1 and MS2000r have suffered from dead power inputs. Thanks for the vid!

Oh man I've been waiting for this one!

My old band’s set up was based around 2 Electribes (EMX and ESX), a microkorg, an MS2000 rack and an MS2000B.

I bought one, didn't like it, lent it to someone and then got it back and loved it.

I remember playing with this when it came out, as far as early 2000s VAs go, it impressed me, smooth and characterful with just enough tizzle on top without sounding plasticy or like a swarm of angry jpg bees - more so than some other big names of the time that have well, far more notorious records to their name. Mind, this was also the era well before plugins got gud'.

Oh dear... you made me want another thing again!

bought this the week it came out, and it's still rockin' (poppin' ?) almost a quarter century later.

I wanted one of these back in the actual Y2K era. The filter sounds much more vibey and cool than my Gaias. About all my Gaia is really USEFUL for is as a 49 key midi controller.

Metroid Prime gets remastered Bad Gear does an episode on the MS-2000 Coincidence? I think not

Nice jam at the end. Can't get enough of the headbanging cat.

I bought this twice, IIRC. One was an earlier version , which had the blue face and the latter was the B with the gooseneck mic for.the vocoder. Apparently there were MIDI sync drift issues, but i never experienced those even when it was part of a multi leyboard via MIDI thru box/hub set up. It had remarkably good presets for the time, was in plentiful (and cheap) supply on the s/h market (i suspect the low polyphony count may have pushed users to dump them quicker than they should have), was easy to program, had a great sequencer and sounded fantastic. I used it on a number of projects & sold it on soon after I aquired a Korg Radias, which was like the MS2000 on steriods. Korg were obviously smart in repackaging it as a microkorg, and so the engine (give or take some minor tweaks) still lives on.

Holy crap the samples out of here are amazing. Why does the OP-1 come to mind every time you try a new instrument