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
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 »
The M50 delivers latest sounds and functionality that Korg has developed in its many years of producing synthesizers and music workstations. The M50 fulfills every need of a musician, as an inspirational composition tool or as a live performance instrument. The M50 uses Korg’s latest “EDS” (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generation system, the technology used on the M3, delivering exactly the same stunning sounds and effects. The EDS sound engine gushes with thick synth tones, complex articulated acoustic instruments like strings and brass, and some of the most realistic and playable piano tones in any keyboard in any price range. Each voice contains a powerful oscillator section that can use up to eight stereo multisamples per voice (two oscillators, each with 4-stage velocity switching/crossfading/layering), as well as up to four filters, 2 amps, 5 LFOs, and 5 EGs.
KORG M50 61-key Workstation Keyboard Video
Korg M50 Provides Korg’s new semi-weighted Natural Touch keys for fast and satisfying synth-action. The M50 contains 608 programs, 384 combinations each consisting of up to sixteen programs, and 32 drum kits used as oscillators for drum programs. There are 4 “chord-assign” buttons which can be used to auto-trigger complex voicing with a single finger, leaving a free hand for melodic playing and turning you into your own accompanist. Korg M50 61 keys delivers the wide range of great sounds you expect from a Korg keyboard from real acoustic instrument to vintages synths and imaginative textures. The M50 is like controlling a whole orchestra with your hands, Up to 16 layers of instrumentation can be combined and triggered simultaneously, and voices can be split by note-range or velocity. 16-track sequencer makes brilliant use of the touch-sensitive screen, which insures you’ll never second guess how to access a function or make changes to a mix. The sequencer provides 16 MIDI tracks, up to 128 songs, and lets you record 210,000 notes. With a high resolution of 1/480, it can capture every detail of your expressive performance. The M50 features the same TouchView display that’s found on Korg’s high-end music workstations. The TouchView screen is intuitive and interactive, allowing the uniquely angled front panel to remain refined and uncluttered. M50 includes AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) function, which gives you 50 modulation sources, you can be sure to find what you need, or use the AMS mixer to apply multiple modulation sources to a single parameter, or even process the modulation source itself to obtain precise control over your sound design. Korg M50 keyboard includes 256 Mb of ROM, provides a total of 1,077 multisamples recorded in exacting studio conditions; the acoustic instruments are delivered with authenticity and realism, providing rich, natural articulation; synth sounds can be bombastic and aggressive, lush and enveloping, or pure and delicate. The drum track provides an always-ready partner to jam along with. You can easily choose from over 670 patterns that are built into the M50 as well as your own user-created patterns.
Korg M50 61-Key Synth Workstation Features
• Keyboard: 61-key, 73-key versions use a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard
• An enormous 256 MB of PCM data (when calculated as 16-bit linear data), provides 608 programs and 384 combinations featuring Korg’s acclaimed voicing expertise.
• The 61-key M50-61 and 73-key M50-73 use a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard, while the 88 key M50-88 features the top-of-the-line Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) graded action keyboard.
• The large TouchView graphical user interface makes it easy to select sounds, adjust parameters and create your music easily.
• The Polyphonic Arpeggiator delivers from simple phrases up to complex rhythmic gestures, and lets you use two patterns simultaneously in Combination mode or Sequencer mode to create complete ensemble backing.
• Rich and vivid sound using the same “EDS” tone generator found on the upper-end M3
• Included M50 Editor and M50 Plug-In Editor software lets you edit the sounds using your computer, and allows you to use the M50 as a plug-in instrument in your favorite DAW software (VST, Audio Units, and RTAS are supported).
• The Drum Track gives you 671 patterns to stimulate and support your realtime performance and song production.
• The highly intuitive sequencer provides 16 MIDI + 1 master tracks with all the tools needed to capture and easily shape your musical ideas into polished productions.
• An SD card slot provides easy and affordable management of your sounds and songs. Read more »
Korg Pa588 provides piano sounds that have been lavishly sampled at multiple velocity levels from one of the world’s best grand pianos, keeping nuance and definition while adding the ornamentation of the hammer noise and the sympathetic string resonance of the damper pedal action. Even delicate pianissimo notes will richly convey the music expression of the performer. The damper pedal that is so indispensable for serious piano performance also supports half-pedaling (will be available only in the Grand Piano RX), allowing you to express all the nuances of your performance. Using the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) found in the Korg M3 Music Workstation, the Pa588 delivers more than 880 additional, realistic pro-quality sounds. These sounds include a wide variety of expressive instruments including sax, strings, bass, and much more, giving you a vast range of performance possibilities. Professional sounds, stunning backing patterns, a stylish design, the combination of these elements allows your performance to express the rich depth and tonal detail of a grand piano that play with a band — recreating the true Korg “Real eXperience”.
Korg Pa588 Video
The Korg Pa588 features a large TouchView display that you operate simply by touching it. If you’re a beginner or performing live, you can use “Easy Mode” for a simplified display with easy visibility and smooth operation. Regardless of the screen you’re in or the sound you’re playing, you can always use the “Play Piano” button to instantly change to the main Piano sound and start playing.
Two 10 cm speakers are built-in; simply switch on the Pa588 and you’re ready to play. The speakers feature a bass reflex system design that powerfully reproduces the rich piano sounds.
The Pa588 contains a 16-track 55,000 note multi-track sequencer. In addition to the conventional way of recording in which you manually record each part one by one, you can also use the Backing Sequencer function to record each instrument of a style-generated accompaniment in real-time, in a single pass. This lets you create a song very quickly by using your favorite styles. You can also simply step in the chords and create an entire arrangement without playing a single note. During playback, the XDS dual sequencer can play one sequence file as you load another. Using the DJ-style crossfader, you can seamlessly crossfade between them for non-stop entertainment.
Pa588 is an 88-key, piano action instrument that’s packed with enjoyment. Perform using the rich piano sound, while enjoying the accompaniment of a professional backup band. Enhance your piano performance with a fully-realized and musical arrangement. For the musician, composer, performer and entertainer, the interactive Pa588 is the perfect musical partner. Korg’s RX (Real eXperience) technology delivers a sound unprecedented in a digital piano.
Korg’s proprietary Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard was developed from exhaustive research into grand piano action, and is designed to allow expressively natural performance. The hammer weight is varied across four stages from low to high registers, replicating the way in which a grand piano’s action is heavier in the low notes and lighter as you play upward.
The Pa588 contains more than 320 fully detailed and complete “styles,” created by professional artists from around the world. Each style is a complete musical environment, providing variations, introductions, fills, breaks, endings and variations. The Style engine follows your timing, chord changes and voice leading to create a powerful musical performance automatically, with no pre-programming required. You can choose styles from a wide range such as jazz, latin, country, pop, rock, techno, and more, and use intros, endings, fill-ins and variations to add variety to the accompaniment, making your performance a full-fledged song. Read more »
