Korg MS2000B in Good Condition w/ Original Power Supply (No Mic)

Name: Korg MS2000B in Good Condition w/ Original Power Supply (No Mic)
Brand: Captain Black's Gear Emporium
Price: 625.0 USD
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For sale: Korg MS2000B in good condition. This unit was in rough shape when we got it. While not perfect, we've done our best to turn it into a functional, cosmetically presentable instrument. Everything works flawlessly except for the gooseneck mic port, which does not get proper voltage. You can still use the vocoder using a traditional mic run into the inputs on the back.

Details:

This unit comes with some nice non-factory patch banks. There are a handful of factory patches still in there, but most are a lot more interesting than the factory patches.
Cleaned and tested the unit thoroughly.
All tacts and pots are nice and responsive. No double tapping or hard presses required
All buttons and knobs have been professionally whitened and are looking nice.
The wood sides have been properly cleaned, given some fresh stain, and waxed. They look nice as show in the photos, but have some minor dents here and there.
A few bends/dents in the bottom frame have been banged out & repaired. The bottom has also received a fresh coat of flat black Rustoleum enamel.
The pitch/mod wheel assembly's finish was in rough shape when received. Unable to match this color, we sanded and painted with 3 layers of flat black Rustoleum enamel. See photo 17.
There were several spots of missing finish that were touched up carefully with the same flat black enamel. While not perfect, it looks better than bare metal and has the benefit of protecting the metal from corrosion down the road. See photos 18-22.
The front panel had tape residue on it that left some imperfections in the finish once removed. This is very hard to see / photograph, but shows up in the right lighting. See photo 23.
One key has been replaced. See the C key in the middle of photo 24. It is oh so slightly whiter than the others. You probably didn't notice until reading this. That's about how it looks in real life as well.
The microphone port on the faceplate of this unit does NOT work. It does not get proper voltage for some reason. We reflowed the solder and it went from no voltage to low voltage, but it's not enough to work properly. Thus, you cannot use any gooseneck mics with this unit. You can still use a standard mic and run it through the inputs on the back to use the vocoder just fine (and at a much higher quality than the gooseneck mic anyway). It's possible this can someday be repaired, but it's not worth the risk in our opinion, so we decided to quit while we were ahead.

Sale includes the synth and original Korg power supply. Consider this a black and reasonably sharp looking Korg MS2000 for a fair price.

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Korg MS2000B is a keyboard-based analog modeling synth with Korg’s signature tone and hands-on control. The built-in gooseneck mic is not included or functional, but all core features are fully working and tested.

- Brand: Korg  
- Model: MS2000B  
- Type: Keyboard Analog Modeling Synth  
- Condition: Used (Good)  
- Features: 44-key keyboard, dual oscillators, vocoder via external input, 4-voice polyphony  
- Use Case: Sound design, electronic music, studio or live performance

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Synthesis Type: Virtual analog with subtractive synthesis, offering a blend of analog-style warmth and digital precision.
Polyphony: Up to 4-voice polyphony; 4-part multitimbrality for layering or sequencing multiple sounds.
Oscillators: 2 per voice plus noise generator:
- Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (with PWM), triangle, and 64 DWGS (Digital Waveform Generator System) waveforms derived from Korg’s digital synths.
- Cross-modulation, ring modulation, and oscillator sync for complex, aggressive tones.
- Noise generator: Adjustable level for adding texture or percussive elements.
Filters: 1 resonant filter per voice, switchable between 12dB/octave (2-pole) and 24dB/octave (4-pole):
- Modes: Lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and band reject.
- Resonance: Capable of self-oscillation for screaming, expressive leads.
- Filter envelope: Modulates cutoff and resonance for dynamic sound shaping.
Effects: Built-in multi-effects processor:
- Modulation effects: Chorus, flanger, phaser, and ensemble for rich, animated textures.
- Delay: Adjustable with feedback and time controls, syncable to MIDI clock.
- Distortion: Adds grit and warmth to patches.
- Vocoder: 16-band vocoder available via external input (note: internal mic not included).
Modulation:
- Modulation Matrix: Flexible routing with virtual patch system (4 virtual patches per program) for connecting modulation sources to parameters.
- 2 LFOs per voice: Triangle, sawtooth, square, and sample & hold waveforms; MIDI-syncable.
- LFO Destinations: Pitch, filter cutoff, amplitude, and pan for evolving sounds.
- 2 Envelopes: EG1 (filter) and EG2 (amplifier), both ADSR type for precise control.
- Modulation Sequencer: 16-step sequencer for modulating parameters like pitch, cutoff, or pan, with smooth or stepped transitions.
Memory: 128 programs, fully editable and storable; includes factory presets for instant inspiration.
Arpeggiator: Built-in arpeggiator with 6 patterns (Up, Down, Up/Down, Random, Trigger, Alternate), adjustable range (1–4 octaves), and MIDI-syncable tempo.
Control & Interface: 44-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity; front-panel knobs and buttons for hands-on control; 16-character, 2-line LCD display for patch editing and navigation.
Connectivity:
- Audio Outputs: 2 unbalanced 1/4" outputs (stereo pair).
- Audio Inputs: 1/4" input for external audio processing or vocoder use.
- MIDI: In, Out, Thru for integration with DAWs, sequencers, and controllers.
- Headphone Output: 1/4" stereo for private monitoring.
Physical Design: Black and silver chassis with built-in keyboard; compact and sturdy for studio or live setups.
Additional Features:
- Vocoder: 16-band with formant motion recording for dynamic vocal effects (requires external mic or signal source).
- Modulation Sequencer: 16 steps for creating rhythmic or evolving parameter changes.
- Sound Character: Punchy basses, searing leads, lush pads, and lo-fi digital tones, ideal for electronic, techno, and experimental music.
- Patch Compatibility: Compatible with MS2000R and MS2000B patches for easy sharing.
Limitations: Internal mic is not included or functional, but external mics still work fine with the vocoder patches; limited to 4-voice polyphony; no USB;