All user reviews for the Korg Legacy Collection

SOFT TEST ONLY (not the module I CONTRL)

Simple installation
Paramtrage Easy
Autolearm function for easy use with integrated control external MIDI + +

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Test on an AMD Athlon 2500 on Asus A7N8X deluxe sound card Intgr and 512 RAM on a system not optimized with antivirus and firewall enabled ...
with ASIO4ALL driver (Submitted on AudioFanzine rcement)
By dfault lantence 5 ms

Free operation in stand-alone (10% max cpu usage)

OVERALL OPINION

I do not know the MS20 (I had a Moog Rogue) nor the polisix I had a wave station

The MS20 is fantastic and polyphonic) plants are gniaux patches + + +
The Polysix trs seemed good too
The Wave station is a version from the hardware ameilior

Overall I am in love and I tried a number of virtual synths, so it was my preferences with the FM7

The installation is done it without problems?
-No problem!

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
Not at the moment!

- The general configuration is easy?
3 clicks to chis previously installed MIDI device is really not complicated!

- The manual is clear and sufficient?
It's in French for a good PDF MS20!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
Abit KG7 raid (VIA chipset)
Amd Athlon 2000 +
256 MB DDR 2100
Sound Blaster Audigy
240 GB HDD

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
OK, when I put it on more synth in a parallel range ca chouilla train (but I know if it's recommended by the manufacturer!)

-What performance?
It's good MIDI control is instantaneous and is made qu'honnorable.

- This software + hardware is stable?
I have not had a problem it is very stable!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
For 1 week (hehe I know it's just to give an avi but hey!)

- What is so special that you like most and least?
I love to tweak it, it sounds good, I shall taste the touch (humm hummm)
It can not be used without PC (because there is no midi output)

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not really, I still assess a demo version.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
I think it's by far my best investment with Fruityloops!
A € 650 fesait that expensive anyway, but at the current price, Throw away your advice on it (no no no I sold mine!)

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
What a question! YES

- Installation is it without problem?
no note, registration is with another computer as the one I did install the plug without worries.
Have you experienced any incompatibility?
not with Cubase Sl 3 PC
- The configuration gnrale is easy?
yes
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
yes but that of the patches in MS20 is too limited.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
PIV 3.4 ghz, 512 ram, Yamaha 01x card: it works great
- What performance? (If quantifiable)
- This software + hardware configuration is stable?
I arrived to open three or four instances without any worries (and I could open more ...). The config is an example of stability.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 month
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I like the controller hardware (Extremely practice), I like the sound of the MS-20 (many, many), the Polysix (much), the Wavestation (a little too Fm for me) and Legacy to m Changing with the first two effects: standard!
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
The PRO-53 and FM-7: Fm m'intresse do not so I no opinion if the PRO-53 even when sounded good, but I find the MS20 easier to edition and with a more bold, more dynamic.
- How do you report qualitprix?
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
199 euros (on sale in a lot of boutique Franaise) without problem, I Rasht!

Install nickel.
All rolls
Manuel? ah, I have not opened yet ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Uh, we'll pass on the config of my computer, just know it's a monster (not a pc gamer, a true workstation). Ok, I explain:
- 2 Xeons
- 4GB Dual Channel DDR Ram Server Gold
- 8 Raptors 1000tpm
- Raid 0 +1 hard on ts
- While Intel
- Cg Nvidia Quadro FX3000g
Voil is not an ordinary pc trs since I'm using it to the big 3d (architecture).

Performance? CPU utilization 25% max with 3 cell Legacy synths and a bunch of 2MS20 + effects + a bunch of audio tracks. And turns of thunder.

I am not a good example, gnral maximum use of each type plug.

But if you can prove that a is implantable in XP Pro Sp1 ... better.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it daily for six months.
It's an absolute killing. I know the 3 synths Muls and I must say it's pretty gnial can all drive in real time at noon (especially Live5).

Sound quality deadly

Just a personal thing that I give you to try: put an insert in MS20Fx the Master of your squenceur. Take your head a little to fit your exact but is guaranteed. In addition I add a T-racks. I love it.

No problem for installation. Registration is done online.
It is ncessaire download any latest version (1.1.7 today), especially for users of Logic 6 on Mac.
The printed manuals are limits to the operation of plugins and English.
For cons, the CD-ROM contains the docs (in English too) and the original synths c'estessentiel to fully capture its spirit (especially for the MS20 with its patchbay).

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config: Powerbook G4, 1.5 Mhz, 1 GB RAM, external HD 7200 rev / min, Logic Pro 6, Line 6 Toneport UX2 interface, pregnant Tapco S8.

The CPU dpend presets but dfans is a good average.

OVERALL OPINION

I did that for a week.
I hardly software instruments so that no point of comparison with "real" but the sound is perfect for me.
I wanted a formulation MS20 but I immediately find the original architecture of the Polysix. The use of the MS20-FX plugins effects directo returns you in the DLIR Goldfrapp soon as you put in a vote. I love it.
(Even if at the filters, when one of the Quad Frohmage Ohmforce, we need nothing else).

The Wavestation is not my cup of tea. Too typ anne 80 crap. Surely Perfect to take to Eric Serra.

The Legacy Cell can go further by combining the MS20 and Polysix either layer or a keyboard (if you have two MIDI interface). Finally dernire option obviously only works in standalone. The presets are quite many loquents the possibilities of combinations.

This collection has been much ink (like any software synths analog formulation legendary) but is seen as taking the new (159 euros for me) is the best package possible. The CONTRL keyboard is nice, a little "toy" aspect of it has to be trs MRIT teaching for those who engage in synthse.
Its plasticky knobs are still quite playable and even sensation will be worth probably not true but when the same apprciable trs.

My soft synths in prfrs are: GForce Minimonsta OhmForce Symptohm and (my prfrs) Gforce Oddity and the Logic ES2. But I think I'll use a lot dsormais Legacy Cell.

Advice to owners Toneport Line 6: Move the sounds of a multaions pramps accumulation of micro amp or guitar / bass can bring a warmth and a very fat grain supplmentaire.

Report qualitprix unbeatable at the new price (close to 4 times cheaper than THE FIRST edition ... I thought they had something but not removed)

Ultra advisable for beginners in synthse who want to do anything but sweep the banks of presets. (And then exploded the patchbay is for my 9 year old kid whose ultimate ambition is to gnrer sounds weird space).

Installation is no problem. The authorization is done via the internet but it is possible to do it from another computer. Thank you.

No inconsistency encountered.

Simple setup, I really appreciate especially the stand-alone version for the live cattle or make friends, or simply to get a piece of her without opening the sequencer.

I have not explored the manual is in English and Japanese. Too bad there's no French versions for non-English speakers.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Asus P4P8 DeLuxe
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
768 MB RAM
400 GB HDD
Mackie Onyx FireWire

Runs smoothly, RAS.

Good perf 'as stated below.

Very stable home.

OVERALL OPINION

I like the controller: the keys are a bit small and far from one touch "high-end" but only if only one is not too demanding.
For cons, the system of knobs and patch is very convenient. A reply to three quarters of MS20: perfect for live, rehearsals, or just play music.

I appreciate the simplicity, I who have bought to begin with the universe MIDI: it's perfect.

The sounds are largely what I expected.

From a visual standpoint, I really appreciate.

I regret the fact that there is no MIDI and rigor that the knobs are not motorized, for the most imple recall. But good.

This choice I would do without hesitation to 159 €, but I will pair it with another keyboard-master, a kind Axiom 61 for a MIDI, a touch piano, and keys.

- The installation was not without Droulez problem at the time of authorization, the software crashed systmatiquement if I let him do it automatically, I have to be registered manually the site. Then it took Tlcharger immediately the update, because the book version n'tait absolutely stable.
- No problem of incompatibility.
- The configuration is fairly straightforward and simple.
- Manuals are in number in the bote, but they are not translated in French and are very inadequate (part for the Wavestation), the key is finally pdf on the CD, but it is I think not enough.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- My computer: iBook G4 1.2, 768 MB RAM
- The software runs well on trs this configuration, the Legacy Cell is all the same rvle trs greedy, but no problem with the other three.
- Once the update couraging, it all seems stable.

OVERALL OPINION

- I reu today, but I use the version dmo for a month.
- What I sduit this synth is of course the hardware interface, I would say even that's what made me crack because as owner of reaktor, c ' far from being a silent need.
- I have not tried other models, because it is unique in its kind because it comes with its interface.
- The report is qualitprix poustouflant, I pay 159 euros for a Controller, three formulations of synths, a comprehensive set of VST effects. I t prt pay the same price for the MS-20 alone with its Controller.
- I'm in love with this toy, I increasingly feel like a machine with a very direct ACCS without rivs keep your eyes on my screen to know what I have just changed paramtre . I find the sound of the MS-20 really fat and heavy as all round trs. Although sr in the high, there is a good deal of aliasing which proves that this is not an accumulation over the top, but I do not care, I use it in low and mediums! I t surprised by the enjoyable effects of a quality u are all fine for a product of this price. I do not comment on the Wavestation and Polysix prvu I did not use.

Simple install on my PC (Win XP / AMD Athlon proc)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Seems stable. Warning LegacyCell can eat up to 25/30% of my CPU while a g config too old! c greedy

OVERALL OPINION

Sounds VSTi individual are not great, but combined into "multi" in the LegacyCell, it starts to ring. Some very good sounds, including a handful of super good bass and good FX / blips and sound "vintage" .. Wavestation sounds are a non-event. Anyway let's be honest no c nor ecstasy is far from a virus or micromodular or even a potato & juno level of its presence, even when overall c cheap.

The MS20 controller is trying to hyper deco "vintage" of the studio area and the fun factor.

Installation made without problem, relatively simple ... but surely some of the bug in my system that I have to reinstall dailleurs ..

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Pentium IV 512DDR 80GB disk, the software runs very well, no worries

OVERALL OPINION

I received this gem in the week ... by the way, extremely difficult to find the auction on ebay go up very high, I spent two weeks to call most of its stores, suppliers, placing advertisements, contacting people. More available in stores because of the heavy metal act ... In short I found it, and I'm not disappointed. Already it is terribly beautiful (even if it seems stupid, I need to attach myself to the subject and I find it difficult to work with "instruments" I do not like ... So terribly effective, j 'especially loves the sound of MS20, the controller ordered the possibilities are enormous, the sounds are too huge, it literally jumps in the mouth if j'puis say, super sharp, and above all with a grain ... the relatively friendly Wavestation it is huge to create ambient groundwater, and then to the diversity and size of the bank's (about 500 I think). I would not call the Polysix I do not like. the Legacy Cell is pretty cool, allows mixing the two (MS20 and Polysix, too bad it not mix the Wavestation ...). Only small downside is that it is not on the best controller, the keys are a bit small, not necessarily very pleasant to the touch, and then three octaves is just a little. Anyway, for my part I literally fell in love with controller software and sounds!

The features are absolutely not lacking anything in any way whatsoever, in comparison to the original synths it's even got more features.

Price paid

489 euro

If you don't already know how to use the original synths you may need to invest some time in that but the standalone and vst interface is really easy to use.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The sounds are absolutely unbelievable. The Legacy package contains soft synths of the MS-20, Polysix, Wavestation and the Legacy Cell in which you can combine these different synths and their effects. I've played both the original MS-20 and Polysix and I must say I was totally blown away by the accuracy in which these lagendary synths are reproduced. There are even extra options that the original synths didn't have. For instance, the original (monophonic) MS-20 can now be turned into a 32 voice counting polyphonic synth. The same goes for the Polysix. The MS-20 also has it's additional unison unit built in.

I've never had any problems with the software besides the fact that you really need a heavy processor to deal with these synths. I've got a Sony VAIO laptop with a 3gHz processor and if I run about 6 of these synths at the same time (about half of them having lots of voices and the other half one or two) you can almost litterally see little heatwaves rising from my beloved computer.

OVERALL OPINION

I absolutely LOVE the Legacy collection because it brings you back to those good old analogue days. The love factor is increased by the MS-20 controller that you get with the package. If you give it some of your love, you'll get back ten times the love you put in.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Phonophile ( 8-, 2005)

Since there are three high quality synths and dozens of effects, I'd call it alot of features. This package covers your complete electronic studio needs.

Easy, peasy, lemon squeesy

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Omfg, it sounds amazing! I've had it for like a year now and it still amazes me.

The Mod wheel of my MS-20 controller is broken, but I can live with that. No bigger problem. The rest of the package is completely software and it's well programmed. Super ultra mega dega stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it when it was new and very expensive (it cost me approx $550), but even though the prices are lower now I don't regret that I bought it. It's an amazing collection of Korg's best products and I strongly recommend it. The MS-20 and its controller only is worth more than the whole package according to me.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Krunchie (January 0-, 2005)