Category: workstation

Feb 09 2011

Korg M3 Music Workstation

Korg M3 XPanded Workstation Keyboard

The Korg M3 includes innovations extracted from the flagship OASYS together with the Enhanced Definition Synthesis (EDS) sound generator resulting from the HD-1 engine design, the multi-purpose control surface and the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality. Accumulation innovations such as the novel concept of “virtualized hardware” that allows an yet closer integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which give an instant groove to play along with, and the new “Korg Komponent System” thought that facilitates more flexible system building. The Korg M3 keyboard workstation/sampler opens a new and thrilling folio in music making.

Korg M3 Music Workstation

Korg M3 Music Workstation

The M3 XPanded presents an amazing 697 Mbytes of PCM, delivering an enormous number of sound variations. The Korg M3 keyboard workstation is the stunning instrument for your music making with the powerful enhancements to the sequencer and interface.

The M3 can put in one expansion volume at a time. The EXB-M256 memory expansion installation will let all three volumes to be loaded simultaneously, and still have 128 Mbytes existing for user sampling. This will supply a total of 640 Mbytes of ready-to-use data. United with the program data in M3 Version 1.2, the player has instantaneous right to use to 1,216 programs and 416 combis and 32 vocoder programs. That’s cool.

In the M3 XPanded each of the effect algorithms now come equipped with high-quality presets, created by specialized sound designers and audio engineers. Through 700 effect presets instantly accessible, M3 XPanded makes it simple to quickly get the right sound from whichever and all of the onboard effects.

The M3 incorporates professional features that allow for many fresh applications and routings. Dual Common LFOs allow multiple effects to use the equal modulation source; an advanced Control Bus provides triggering input from external audio or internal timbres to effects such as compressor or limiters and the vocoder; and the audio inputs can be generously routed to various effect chains and then run to individual outputs allowing the M3 to be used as a 2-in/6-output effects processor. Read more »

May 31 2010

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

PC3 Performance Controller Keyboard

The Kurzweil’s PC3 Keyboard includes 76-keys which deliver 128 voices of unbelievable sound quality along with a host of powerful, easy to use features. The PC3 features hundreds of new sounds; drums, basses, guitars, and synths suited for every style and flavor, along with a compilation of perfect vintage keyboard emulations, KB3 Mode and over 250 orchestral and string section programs. The PC3 is Kurzweil’s ultimate performance controller keyboard, with a huge collection of stunning sounds combined with complete real-time controller functions.

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

This Performance Controller keyboard by Kurzweil include an unlimited-track sequencer with 960 PPQ resolution and more effects processing power than Kurzweil’s acclaimed KSP8 processor, making the PC3 a full blown music production workstation. The PC3 Keyboard is equipped with the most superior version of Kurzweil’s widely lauded KB3 Mode tone wheel organ simulator, which screams, sputters and sizzles just like the original. The PC3 offers a full range of world class orchestral sounds, including new String Section ROM bank, making it ideal for film-scoring and soundtrack projects. In addition to newly developed Leslie effects, and a new bank of B3 programs, Kurzweil also included sounds from the classic Vox and Farfisa combo organs.

The PC3′s new Dynamic V.A.S.T. architecture is a huge step forward in synthesis, the result of several major strides improving processing power, flexibility and user-friendliness. The PC3′s backlit 240 x 64 displays conveys all the information you’ll need, when you need it, in an elegant, easy to navigate environment. The PC3 features a newly designed sequencer, with unlimited tracks and 960 PPQ resolutions. Read more »

May 27 2010

Casio WK-3800 Workstation Keyboard

The Casio WK-3800 Workstation Keyboard provides a total of 400 Advanced Tones are programmed with DSP tones to make them richer and more powerful. Advanced tones like Stereo Piano and Tremolo Electric Piano improve the Piano and Electric Piano tones to generate a completely new sound. This keyboard offers Built-in Flash memory lets you increase your selection of tones and rhythms by downloading data from the CASIO MUSIC SITE, or by the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the keyboard.

Casio WK-3800 Workstation Keyboard

Casio WK-3800 Workstation Keyboard

The WK-3800 provides Auto Accompaniment through which just play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. The one-touch Preset immediately recalls the most appropriate tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using. The Casio WK-3800 contains a compilation of powerful effects, such as Reverb, DSP, Chorus, and much more, give you entire control over the type of sound you desire. You can modify the parameters of an effect to generate your own, original effects. The keyboard includes 50 realistic drawbar organ tones. Drawbar organ tones can be controlled with nine digital drawbars. The WK-3800 includes 76 Full-Size keys with Touch Sensitive, 32-note Polyphony, Sequencer, Genernal MIDI, USB Port, 894 Tones, 182 Rhythms, Rhythm and Song expansion by Internet download and much more. Read more »