MS-20
Universal version latest seen at vKLAAXWRAPPER_MS20_VERSION_STRING · Reported by 4 Macs in the community.
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MS-20 is a AAX audio plugin from KORG that emulates the classic Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer, a landmark subtractive synth from 1975. The plugin provides a faithful recreation of the original hardware's architecture including voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, envelope generators, and a patch-bay inspired interface that lets users create complex timbres through modular synthesis techniques. Musicians, sound designers and producers use it for both retro-inspired sounds and cutting-edge synthesis work within Pro Tools and other DAWs that support AAX plugins. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionKORG has released a native Apple Silicon version of MS-20, and it is now confirmed running on real Macs. To upgrade from the Intel build to the native version, visit the KORG website or use KORG's plugin manager if available to download and install the latest build of MS-20. Pro Tools itself must be running a native build (version 2023.6 or newer) for AAX plugins to load correctly on Apple Silicon — if you are on an older Pro Tools version, update that first via the Avid Application Manager. After Pro Tools and MS-20 are both updated, relaunch Pro Tools and rescan your AAX plugin directory (usually found in Pro Tools preferences under Plugins); the native MS-20 should then appear and be ready to use. You will notice improved performance and lower CPU usage compared to running the Intel build under Rosetta.
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