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KORG M3 synth/workstation/sampler “M3 Editor” included Computer System Requirements: To be confirmed The third generation of Korg Workstations.  larger view |
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61-keys euro 2.300 73-keys euro 3.000 88-keys euro 3.600 only tabletop module: eur 2.000 The Korg M1 “music workstation” first appearing in 1988 and was further expanded and enhanced through the T and O1/W series. Korg Trinity included innovationsas touch screen technology, and was the forbearer of the successful TRITON range of products. With 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, the M3 has learned a lot from its formers. M3 offers innovations such as the new concept of “virtualized hardware” that allows an even closer integration with DAW systems, and the new "Korg Komponent System" concept that facilitates more flexible system construction.  larger Main features * New EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the OASYS's HD-1 engine supports up to four-way velocity switching, and features powerful filter configurations plus advanced modulation possibilities, producing rich and vivid sounds. * A 256 Mbytes (16-bit linear data equivalent) of 48 kHz sampled PCM memory contains a total of 1,028 multisamples and 1,606 drum samples, including many stereo and velocity-switched elements. * The same second-generation KARMA functionality featured on the OASYS, an all-new Drum Track function, the Open Sampling System, and a high-resolution16-track MIDI sequencer provide a new production environment * The color touch-view GUI ensures easy operability, with the display also able to be used as an X-Y control. Eight dynamic pads and a multi-function control surface give you a high degree of control and expressive capability. * Virtualized Hardware via a new Firewire functionality allows the M3 to be closely integrated into your DAW system. * Korg Komponent System ,a new concept that lets you flexibly construct your system from hardware units. * Available four models (61-key, 73-key, 88-key, or a sound module), with the 61 and 73 key versions premiering a newly-develop keyboard thatincreases both expression and control. * Expansion possibilities includes the EXB-RADIAS (a RADIAS-derived analog modeling synthesizer board), the EXB-M256 (PCM sample memory expansion), the EXB-FW board that allows virtualized hardware expansion via a single FireWire cable, and EX-USB-PCM series libraries to be released in the future. Enhanced Definition Synthesis The M3 features a newly developed “EDS” sound generating system based on a new chip design that was developed in parallel with the HD-1 engine found in the flagship OASYS. It takes full advantage of the M3's 256 Mbytes of PCM source material which is a “best of” from the OASYS. Using Korg's advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples, 1,606 drum samples, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering, and stereo sampling allow for an enormous range of high-quality, detailed, and expressive sounds. The filter section, a vital part of the sound-creation process, lets you simultaneously use two filters for each oscillator, and can be configured in series or parallel. Four filter types are provided: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-reject. The amp section features a driver circuit that gives the sound a sense of edge and character. Detailed envelope generators, modulation routings, plus the all-new AMS Mixers for advanced processing, all combine to provide a greater level of sound . The effect section provides up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect. In addition to chorus/flanger/phasers, delays and reverbs, the 170 effect types include dynamics-type effects such as compressor and limiter, and amp modeling and speaker simulation effects using Korg's proprietary “REMS” modeling technology. X-Y control, dynamic pads The color LCD of the M3 music workstation/sampler not only provides a touch-view GUI that ensures intuitive and easy operation, but it also operates as an X-Y Pad, allowing sound and effect parameters to be controlled in real-time by sliding your finger across or tapping on the screen. Further control is provided by a Motion function that lets you capture and play back your finger moves to shape your sound and performance in unique ways. The screen even changes colors in response to the movement of your finger for cool visual feedback to your performance. The eight dynamic pads give you a great way to play drum sounds or user-defined chords, either live or as triggers for the powerful KARMA function. Each note in the chord retains the individual velocity so it can play back with all the nuance of your original performance, and can even be scaled across a full velocity range without “breaking” the dynamic relationship of each note. The eight slider/switch control surface offers the same multi-functionality as on the OASYS: it can be used as a mixer, a set of expressive sound controls, an editing interface, a realtime KARMA performance interface, or to control external software and hardware synths and effects. There's also a joystick and a ribbon controller that give you convenient ways to express subtle nuances of sound. Newly designed proprietary keyboard with refined aftertouch . Drum A drumkit in the M3 can be created from ROM or RAM samples, with up to four-way velocity switching and cross-fading for incredible realism. The M3 provides a new Drum Track function in Program and Combi modes that adds a groove to each sound you play. You can select patterns from over 500 in internal memory and start them from a desired region of the keyboard or by playing a velocity that's above a specified threshold. Since the Drum Track uses MIDI data stored in a Pattern, it is easy for you to create your own in the Sequencer Mode, either recording them, importing them from SMF data or other users songs, or converting recorded KARMA data as MIDI events for further manipulation. Even sampled loops can be used. Open Sampling The M3's Open Sampling System lets you sample and resample in any mode to produce new remixed combinations of sounds and effects, or to capture full performances “In-Track” within the sequencer. Cutting-edge editing tools include Time Slice, Time Stretch, Crossfade Looping, Rate Change and Normalize. An easy-to-use Auto-Setup function makes all the right sampling settings for you, with the press of a button. Stock sampling memory is 64 MB, and can be increased to 320MB by adding optional EXB-M256 memory expansion board. Samples in Korg native format, AIFF, WAV, Soundfont V2.0 and AKAI (S-1000/3000 with advanced Program parameter conversion) formats can be used, and internal samples can be exported as WAV or AIFF if needed. Sampling can also be done to attached media, so USB memory sticks and hard drives can be used to extend memory size, so you can resample a complete song as a WAV file to be burned to a USB CD-R/RW as an audio disc, or for moving to a computer for further editing and manipulation. New Sequencer The sequencer that's at the heart of the M3's song production is a 16-track design that holds up to 128 songs and 210,000 notes. The high timing resolution of 480 PPQ captures every nuance and detail of your performance. Three-band EQ per track provides detailed sound-shaping, as does the Tone Adjust sound “tweaking” function. The Cue List function that has been a feature ever since the TRITON series lets you create songs in sections, or play back completed songs as a medley. All the previous Korg workstation features are including, such as One-touch setup which takes you from playing a Program or Combination to “ready-to-record” status in one easy step, automatically arming tracks and routing voices behind the scenes. Song Templates contain pre-assigned effect routings and program assignments, providing one more shortcut to help you capture your creative outbursts. The M3 comes with 16 of these Song Templates, plus another 16 you can custom-tailor to your own needs. Each Template Song also provides a number of rhythm patterns – including intro, fills and endings – that you can use to instantly create a rhythm track. Individual track looping allows flexible manipulation of repeated phrases such as drum grooves against longer parts like melodies and solos. Advanced editing tools like variable quantization with selectable intensity and swing allow for nuanced adjustments to your recordings. Detailed event editing lets you work on your tracks with surgical precision, and a Compare function acts like an Undo for your last change to easily judge the effect of your edits. Realtime Pattern Play and Record (RPPR) can be used to assign sequenced Patterns to individual keys on the keyboard for an interactive performance, or to quickly build up tracks. 2 nd Generation KARMA Onboard The second generation KARMA functionality that first appeared on the OASYS , is also provided. KARMA is the real-time phrase generator that can help you play everything from natural instrument gestures like intricate finger-picking, strumming and harp glissandos, to complex cascades of notes, dance-riffs, gated and chopping effects and “improvising” drum grooves.. In Program Mode, one KARMA Generated Effect (GE) can be assigned to a single drum groove, melodic phrase, comping gated part or other musical effect. Eight sliders, eight switches, and eight scene buttons (two settings of four) provide dedicated real-time control and the ability to store complete snapshots of your settings. In Combi and Sequencer modes, KARMA's power increases exponentially, with four KARMA Modules available simultaneously. The Control Surface can access and manipulate each module individually on its own “Module Layer”. In addition to the four individual Module Layers, there is a Master Layer that can be mapped to parameters from any of the modules, even grouping them together , so one slider can control the swing feel of all four modules at the same time, or the rhythmic activity of two or three modules at once,. Each Module Layer has 8 Scenes that store the settings of the sliders and switches in 8 different snapshots, instantly recalling completely different settings for that layer. The Master Layer's 8 Scenes, in addition to storing the settings of the 16 sliders and switches for its parameters, also control which scene is selected for each module. With 8 Scenes in each Module, and 8 Master Scenes storing which of those scenes are selected at which time, the possibilities are endless. The M3 has control over each KARMA element yet has been refined to be easier to use, thanks to 13 “Real-Time Control Models” (RTC Models). An RTC Model standardizes which parameters of a KARMA GE are available for real time control, and how the Control Surface is assigned to them. With multiple GEs sharing the same exact setup, what you learn while controlling one GE is consistent and applicable to other GEs as well. The 2 nd generation KARMA provides a signature sonic effect called KARMA Wave-Sequencing that can change a sound's waveforms rhythmically in realtime, allowing each note to access a different waveform as it is generated with predictable or wild results. Virtualized hardware allows the M3 to operate like a plug-in instrument The M3 is also able to integrate with your computer. By connecting the M3 to your computer via USB and using the included “M3 Editor” software, you can edit sounds and settings from your computer. A plug-in version of “M3 Editor” is also provided, so you can use it from within your DAW as a plug-in instrument. For even more complete integration, Korg's new “Virtualized Hardware” concept comes into play. When the optional EXB-FW FireWire board is installed, a single FireWire cable will convey both the M3's MIDI and audio signals to the tracks of your DAW in which the plug-in is running. This means that you can construct an integrated environment that adds the reliability of hardware to your software music production system, adding additional power to your virtual world. RADIAS inside You can add an internal RADIAS analog modeling synthesizer sound generator board (one timbre, up to 24 voices), with on-screen integration of all its parameters and full integration with the M3's effects, control surface and KARMA functionality. This MMT-based (Multiple Modeling Technology) synth engine features dual oscillators which combine to offer analog-modeled waves, PCM waves, noise, ring mod and more. Waveform modulation, Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), Unison voice thickening, PWM and cross-mod expand the sonic palette. Dual Filters can run in series, parallel, or side by side (individual for each oscillator). Filter1 features a resonant filter design covering 24 dB low pass, 12 dB low pass plus 12 dB high and band pass, with continuously variable “morphing” between these states. Filter2 offers 12dB versions of the low, high and band pass modes, plus a comb filter. Two LFOs and three ADSR envelopes shape the sound and add cyclic motion to nearly any voice parameter. Three 16-step Modulation Sequencers provide discrete values to a modulation parameter that change over time, either in stepped or smooth motion, and can loop over and over. Internal or external audio can be run through the EXB-RADIAS to be gated and filtered using the internal synthesis and effects.“Drive” adds analog warmth, Punch brings increased definition to the attack of a sound, and 12-types of Wave Shaping provides dramatic timbral shaping, even offering virtual “pick-up” response. The EXB-RADIAS offers the same vocoder as the RADIAS, offering 16 bands with individual control over level and panning. Formant Motion records the formant of a sung or spoken phrase so it can be recreated anytime. Newly designed keyboard The M3 music workstation/sampler is available as a lineup of four models: 61-key, 73-key, and weighted 88-key models, as well as the module-only M3-M. The 61-key and 73-key models use a proprietary new semi-weighted synth action keyboard developed by Korg for playing feel and expressive aftertouch response. The 88-key model features the RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keyboard that reproduces the playing sensation of a grand piano, in which the low range has a heavier feel, with the touch becoming lighter as you play upward on the keyboard, allowing great response to fine movements of your fingers. Korg Komponent System gives you flexibility to construct your hardware system The M3 music workstation/sampler introduces the new Korg Komponent System, featuring detachable keyboard and sound generator sections. The 61-key model lets you mount a RADIAS-R analog modeling synthesizer instead of the M3-M sound generator, the 73-key model lets you mount the M3-M together with a RADIAS-R analog modeling synthesizer, and the 88-key model supports the combination of M3-M and RADIAS-R or even mounting two M3-M units simultaneously. Of course you can detach the M3-M sound generator and use it as a sound module Input/output jacks The M3 provides two analog and two digital (S/P DIF) inputs as standard. In addition to the main two-channel output (L/MONO, R), there are four independent outputs as well as two-channel digital output (S/P DIF), meeting the needs of professionals. Two USB connectors are provided: a type-B USB connector for connection to your computer as a MIDI interface, and a type-A connector for connecting external storage media. USB 2.0 is supported to ensure high-speed transfer of large amounts of data. Specifications M3-M Tone Generator Module Tone Generating System: EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) Tone Generator: 256 Mbyte preset PCM (when calculate as 16-bit, linear), 1,028 Multisamples (including seven stereo Multisamples), 1,606 Drum Samples (including 116 stereo Drum Samples) Sampling: 16-bit, linear, 48 kHz mono/stereo sampling, resampling available (Open Sampling System), 64 Mbyte memory as standard spec (expandable up to 320 Mbyte with EXB-M256 separately sold option), max. 1,000 Multisamples / 4,000 Samples, available max. 128 indexes per sample, supports Korg format, AIFF, WAV, AKAI S1000/S3000 (advanced Program conversion), SoundFont 2.0 conversion Polyphony: 120 voices, 120 oscillators in Single Mode / 60 voices, 120 oscillators in Double Mode Effect System: 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 Number of Effects: 170 types (can be used for Insert/Master/Total) Program/Combination/Drumkit: 1,664 user Program locations (640 (512 EDS+128 RADIAS) preloaded (when EXB-RADIAS (separately sold) installed), 1,792 user Combination locations (384 preloaded), 144 user Drumkit locations (32 preloaded), 256 GM2 preset programs, 9 GM2 preset drum programs Sequencer: 16-part multi-timbral, 16-track MIDI sequencer, 480 ppq resolution, (preset patterns TBC), 100 user patterns (per Song), 128 Songs, 20 Cue Lists, 210,000 notes capacity (max.), Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 supported RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording): a set of patterns available per Song Drum Track: (TBC) KARMA: one KARMA module available in Program Mode, four KARMA modules available in Combination and Sequencer Mode, over 2,000 preset GEs (Generated Effect), 8 scenes, 8 sliders, 8 switches, KARMA Wave Sequence, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Auto RTC (Realtime Control) Setup Controllers: Control Surface ( (CONTROL ASSIGN) switch ? (RESET CONTROLS) switch, 8 sliders, 8 switches), (DRUM TRACK ON/OFF), (KARMA ON/OFF), (KARMA LATCH), (KARMA MODULE CONTROL), (KARMA SCENE1/5 ? 2/6 ? 3/7 ? 4/8), (PAD MODE), (CHORD ASSIGN), X-Y Control (Display), 8 Pads Display: 320 x 240 dots color TouchView™ GUI Control Inputs: Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal Audio Outputs: L/MONO, R, INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, 3, 4, S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz), Headphones Audio Input: 1, 2 (level switch (MIC/LINE), level knob), S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz) MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU Interface: 2 USB type A connectors (for storage devices), USB type B connector (for MIDI interface) - USB 2.0 supported, 2 FireWire ports (when EXB-FW separately sold option is installed), TO KYBD (for connection to keyboard assembly unit) Current Consumption: 35 W Accessories: AC cord, CD-ROM (M3 Editor stand-alone and plug-in versions), bracket (for M3-M only) Keyboard Assembly Unit Keyboard: 61-key, 73-key (Korg's new keyboard, semi-weighted), 88-key weighted action (RH3: Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard) 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) Computer System Requirements: To be confirmed. M3 Options: EXB-FW FireWire Board EXB-M256 256 Mbyte Sample Memory Expansion Board EXB-RADIAS RADIAS Synthesizer Board EX-USB-PCM series PCM Expansion USB Memories XVP-10 EXP/VOL Pedal EXP-2 Foot Controller DS-1H Damper Pedal PS-1 Pedal Switch |
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Next age of electronic music Advanced audio-visual styles 2007 March
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