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 »

Apr 23 2010

Korg Micro Station Synthesizer

Korg Micro Station Synthesizer is perfect for beginners and professionals as well. This keyboard provides the ultimate sound of Korg’s EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, and sequencing tools. Korg’s micro station keyboard is ready to deliver hundreds of ready-to-play, high-quality sounds. It provides 256 Combinations, each of which merges up to sixteen programs as layers, splits, or velocity switched elements in addition to the 480 Programs and 25 Drum kits. Finding the right sound is easy. The Programs and Combinations are organized into eight sound categories. The micro STATION also has plenty of space for you to save your own Programs, Combinations, and Drum kits.

Korg Micro Station Synthesizer

Korg Micro Station Synthesizer

The micro STATION Synthesizer features EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – integrated) premium sound engine, original from the EDS system found on Korg’s acclaimed M3 XPanded and M50 professional synthesizers. The micro STATION inherits the EG (Envelope Generator), LFO, key tracking generator, AMS (Alternate Modulation System), and AMS mixer from the EDS sound engine, allowing full-fledged synthesis possibilities. The Micro Station’s oscillator section provides access to 49 MB of high-quality PCM sources delivering a rich variety or sounds. The arpeggiators provide five preset patterns and 640 user patterns, of which 512 are preloaded. In accumulation to standard arpeggiator patterns, Korg’s polyphonic arpeggiators can produce a range of chord progressions or phrases based on the notes being played on the keyboard. This superior arpeggiation system can be used to create drum patterns, bass phrases, guitar riffs and keyboard backing runs. Read more »