Rishabh Rajan takes this clone of the Korg MS-20 from the 70s for a proper spin in his video review, looking at build quality, responsiveness and sound quality and characteristics.
The semi-modular, analog re-creation of the Korg MS-20, the Behringer K-2 gets a complete going over by Rishabh Rajan in this video review:
There's lots to like about this $299 desktop hardware synthesizer... especially at the price and form factor and with eurorack compatibility.
Behrigner K-2 Main Features
Analog synthesizer with dual VCO design
Reproduction of original “MS-20” circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
Analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance
4 variable oscillator shapes with variable pulse widths and ring modulation for ultimate sounds
First-generation filter design (high pass/low pass with peak/resonance)
Dedicated and fully analog triangle/square wave LFO
2 analog Envelope Generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
36 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
External audio input for processing external sound sources
Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
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