Installing the MS-20ic commemorative USB controller

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The Synths

The MS-20

The semi-modular MS-20, first introduced in 1978 was an instant hit and has retained its popularity since its initial release. The MS-20’s unique filter section (2 filters– high-pass and low-pass with resonance, allowing for band-pass filtering), external signal processing abilities, and limitless creative patching capabilities are what made the MS-20 a classic in its time and a perennial favorite amongst synthesists, composers, performers, and sound designers. A jumbo-sized hardware version was even released for teaching purposes!

Installing the MS-20ic commemorative USB controller

Windows XP:

1.Connect a USB cable from the MS-20ic to an available USB port on your computer or connected powered hub. A bubble window will appear at the bottom of the screen displaying Found New Hardware……MS-20 controller. A second bubble will appear saying Found New Hardware…..USB Audio Device.

2.Go to Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Hardware.

3.Scroll to the bottom of the devices listed to USB Audio Device. Highlight it, and then click on the Properties button below it.

IMPORTANT: You will need to insert the included CD which includes the Korg USB MIDI Driver into your CD drive before this next step…

4.Click the Update Driver button. In the dialog boxes that follow click 1: Install from a list or specific location,

2: Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install, and 3: Have Disk. Point its location to your CD drive and then click OK.

5.During installation, a dialog box will appear indicating that the driver is not digitally signed in. Click Continue Anyway when this appears. When installation has completed, click Finish.

Mac OS X:

1.Connect a USB cable from the MS-20ic to an available USB port on your computer or to a powered hub.

2.Open Audio/MIDI setup and confirm that the MS-20ic has been recognized. The MS-20ic will now show up as a MIDI device called “MS-20 controller” in your software synthesizer or DAW preferences.