KORG M3 61 keys

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Specifications

The Next Coming of M

The M3 heralds the third generation of Korg Workstations. The M1 started it all, first appearing in 1988 to bring the world a new concept called the "music workstation." it went on to become the best selling workstation in history, and was further expanded and enhanced through the T and O1/W series. Trinity defined a new level of innovations including touch screen technology and configurable effects, and was the forbearer of the successful TRITON range of products.

Now Korg Is Poised To Redefine The
Workstation Category Once Again.


The M3 features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface. Adding innovations such as the new concept of "virtualized hardware" that allows an even closer integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which provide a instant groove to play along with, and the new "Korg Komponent System" concept that facilitates more flexible system construction, the M3 music workstation/sampler opens a new and exciting page in music making - it's the workstation that rightfully deserves to wear the "M" that started it all.

Overview

Synthesis Technology

EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)

MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound generator can be added by installing the optional EXB-RADIAS

Tone Generator

256 Mbyte (when converted to 16-bit linear format) 1,032 Multisamples 1,606 Drum Samples

Maximum Polyphony

120 voices, 120 oscillators max, single mode 60 voices, 120 oscillators max, double mode* * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.

 

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Tech Sheet

Overview

Synthesis Technology

EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)

MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound generator can be added by installing the optional EXB-RADIAS

Tone Generator

256 Mbyte (when converted to 16-bit linear format) 1,032 Multisamples 1,606 Drum Samples

Maximum Polyphony

120 voices, 120 oscillators max, single mode 60 voices, 120 oscillators max, double mode* * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.

Program Structure (EDS)

Oscillator

OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double) Stereo multisamples are supported 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.

Filters

Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)

Driver

Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost

EQ

Three bands, with sweepable mid

Modulation

For each voice: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp) Two LFOs Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp) Two AMS mixers Pitch EG Common LFO Two common key tracking generators

Combination Structure

Up to sixteen timbres For each Timbre: keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade INT, OFF, EXT and EX2 MIDI status settings 3-band EQ with sweepable mid Pitch/Transpose Use OSC1, 2 or Both Force Osc Mode (PRG, MONO, LEGATO, POLY) Portamento and Bend range settings Controller filters Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function

Drum Kit Structure

Stereo and mono drum samples 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer) Exclusive keygroups Per key 3-band EQ, Drive, Lo Boost, filter and level offsets

Sampling

16-bit, linear, 48 kHz mono/stereo sampling Resampling available (Open Sampling System) 64 Mbyte memory standard (expandable up to 320 Mbyte with EXB-M256 option)

Sampling time (RAM)

RAM1 (64 Mbytes standard) allows up to approximately 11 minutes 39 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 5 minutes 49 seconds of stereo sampling. 512 bytes are used by the system. RAM2 (256 Mbytes when the EXB-M256 is installed) allows up to approximately 46 minutes 36 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 23 minutes 18 seconds of stereo sampling. RAM1+RAM2 (Total 320 Mbytes) allows up to approximately 58 minutes 15 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 29 minutes 7 seconds of stereo sampling. (Continuous sampling across RAM1 and RAM2 is not possible.)

Sampling time (MEDIA)

Maximum sampling time to a USB storage device is a maximum of approximately 80 minutes for one sample file, for either mono or stereo. This occupies approximately 440 Mbytes for mono, or 879 Mbytes for stereo. 1,000 Multisamples, 4,000 Samples, 128 indexes per sample Supports Korg format, AIFF, WAV, AKAI S1000/S3000 (with advanced Program conversion), SoundFont 2.0 reading Sample directly from audio CDs (CD-DA) Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other editing features

Effects

5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out), 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out), 1 Total Effect (stereo in/out) are available simultaneously 2 effect control busses, 2 effect common LFOs 170 types (can be used for Insert/Master/Total.) Note: double-size effects cannot be used as a Total effect. Effects Presets: Up to 32 per Effect AUX bus: Two internal buses for sampling and routing audio to the EXB-RADIAS 3-band Track EQ (High, low, and sweepable mid band) Per Program in Program Mode, per Timbre in Combination mode (16 total), and per Track in Sequencer mode (16 total)

X-Y control

X-Y MODE

The TouchView display can be used as an X-Y controller. Hold function provided.

X�Y MOTION function

X�Y Control finger movements can be recorded in realtime, and memorized for each Program, Combination, or Song.

Program mode

Oscillator volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be controlled.

Combination, Sequencer modes

Timbre/track volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be controlled.

Sounds

Programs

1,664 user locations, 640 preloaded (512 EDS+128 RADIAS) (with EXB-RADIAS option installed)

Combinations

1,792 user locations, 384 preloaded

Drumkits

144 user locations, 32 preloaded

GM

256 GM2 programs, 9 GM2 drum kits

Sequencer

16-track MIDI sequencer with 480 ppq resolution 128 Songs, 20 Cue Lists, 210,000 notes (max) Tempo: 40.00 � 300.00 BPM (1/100 resolution) 16 preset/16 user Template Songs 522 preset patterns, 100 user patterns (per Song) Cue List function: 20 cue lists, Songs can be arranged consecutively or repeatedly in up to 99 steps, A cue list can be converted back into a song Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 available In-Track Sampling function Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a Program or Combination into �record-ready� status

RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording)

A set of 100 patterns are available per Song

Drum Track

522 preset patterns/1,000 user patterns Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user patterns Trigger Mode (Immediate, Wait for Keyboard), Sync (On, Off) and Zone (Key and Velocity) settings can be specified. Program selection, 3-band EQ and effect bussing available

KARMA

One KARMA module available in Program Mode, four KARMA modules available in Combination and Sequencer Modes, plus Master Control module 2,093 preset GEs (Generated Effect) Controllers: ON/OFF, LATCH, MODULE CONTROL, KARMA SLIDERS 1�8, KARMA SWITCHES 1�8, KARMA SCENES 1/5�4/8 (8 scenes). KARMA Wave Sequence, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Auto RTC (Realtime Control) Setup

Controllers

CONTROL ASSIGN

(T1�8, T9�16, INPUTS), REALTIME CONTROL, EXTERNAL, TONE ADJUST, KARMA

Control Surface (8 sliders, 8 switches)

8 Switches: MIXER� PLAY/MUTE (SOLO) REALTIME CONTROL= IFX1�5, MFX1, MFX2, TFX on/ off EXTERNAL= External MIDI control* TONE ADJUST= Control the Tone Adjust functions KARMA= KARMA control 8 Sliders: MIXER= Volume REALTIME CONTROL= Realtime modulation EXTERNAL= External MIDI control* TONE ADJUST=Control the Tone Adjust functions KARMA= KARMA control * In External mode, the eight sliders, eight switches, and eight pads can be used as MIDI controllers, allowing you to control software synthesizers or DAW software via CC settings. 128 setups can be stored (102 are preloaded). 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads and chord triggers: [KARMA ON/OFF] [KARMA LATCH] [CHORD ASSIGN] [DRUM TRACK ON/OFF] [PAD MODE] - selects velocity-sensitive or fixed-velocity operation [KARMA MODULE CONTROL] [RESET CONTROL] X-Y Control (Display), Hold, Motion

Media

Load, Save, Utility, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CD Data Filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data) CD-ROM/R/RW (UDF Format read/write), Record & Play audio CDs (CD-DA), ISO9660 Level 1 WAVE file editing functionality CD-ROM/R/RW can be used when a commercially-available USB drive is connected.

Audio Outputs

L/MONO, R - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, 3, 4 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced Output Impedance: 1.1k Ohm stereo; 550 Ohms mono (L/Mono only), Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu, Load Impedance: 10 k Ohms or greater, Signal to noise ratio: 90 dBu (typical), Dynamic range: 91 dBu (typical) S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz), S/P DIF IEC60958 EIAJCP-1201, provides igital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/Mono, R (Optional) EXB-FW - 6 channels, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sample rate, provides digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/Mono, R and AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1�4 Headphones - 1/4" TRS (Stereo), Output Impedance: 33 Ohms, Maximum Level: 32+ 32 mW @33 Ohms

Audio Input

1, 2 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced (level switch (MIC/LINE), level knob) - Input Impedance: 10 k Ohms, Headroom:12 dB, Input level range LINE: �29 dBu � +4 dBu or greater (typical), Input level range MIC: �54 dBu �17 dBu or greater (typical), Source Impedance: 600 Ohms S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz) IEC60958 EIAJCP-1201 (Optional) EXB-FW - 2 channels, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sample rate

Interface

MIDI

IN, OUT, THRU

Computer

2 USB type A hi-speed connectors, supporting 480 Mbps (for storage devices) USB type B connector (for MIDI interface, USB 2.0 supported) 2 FireWire ports (when EXB-FW (separately sold option) installed)

Keyboard

TO KYBD (for connection to keyboard assembly unit)

System Requirements

Computer with the KORG USB-MIDI Driver

Windows Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 2 or later (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), all editions of Microsoft Windows Vista (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), computer supports Windows XP/Vista with USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended). Macintosh Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).

M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor

Windows Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2 or later, Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger recommended) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 or later, G4/800 MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5 and/or Core Duo recommended), 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger recommended)

Computer with the EXB-FW

Windows Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2, computer supports Windows XP with Firewire port. Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Apple Macintosh with Firewire ports supports Mac OS X 10.4 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).

Options

EXB-FW

2 in/6 out digital audio + MIDI FireWire Board

EXB-M256

256 Mbyte Sample Memory Expansion Board

EXB-RADIAS

24-voice, 4-part multitimbral RADIAS Synthesizer Board

EX-USB-PCM series

PCM Expansion USB Memory devices

XVP-10

EXP/VOL Pedal

EXP-2

Foot Controller

DS-1H

Damper Pedal (supports half-damping)

PS-1

Pedal Switch

General

Keyboard

61-key, 73-key semi-weighted synth action (Korg�s new keyboard design) 88-key weighted action (RH3: Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard with 4-zone graded action response)

Controllers

Joystick, Ribbon Controller, [SW1], [SW2]

Interface

TO MODULE (for connection to M3-M tone generator module) TO MODULE (second) (available on 73-key and 88-key)

Display

5.7 inch color TouchView� GUI, 320 x 240 dot, X�Y control function

Control Inputs

Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal

Common specifications

Frequency response: 20 Hz�20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10 k Ohms load THD+N: 20 Hz�20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 k Ohms load (typical)

Included Accessories

AC cord Owner�s Manual (M3 Operation Guide) CD-ROM (M3 Parameter Guide (PDF) Voice Name List (PDF) KORG MIDI driver M3 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions Bracket (Module only)

Dimensions

Module: 26.50"(W) x 7.95"(D) x 3.23"(H) Keyboard and Module: 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 4.76"(H) (module down) 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 6.73"(H) (module up)

Weight

M3-73: 38.14 lbs (17.3 kg) M3-88: 58.42 lbs (26.5 kg) Module: 10.58 lbs

Current Consumption

35 Watts