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The Next Coming of M

The Korg 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 refine 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.

Enhanced Definition Synthesis --- a new horizon of sound-making potential

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 from the flagship OASYS. It takes full advantage of the M3’s 256 Mbytes of PCM source material which is a veritable “best of” from the OASYS.

Using Korg’s advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples, 1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, 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 resonant 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, along with low boost to help shake the walls when needed. Integrated 3-band EQ allows tonal sculpting without needing to go to the effects section. Detailed envelope generators, abundant modulation routings, plus the all-new AMS Mixers for advanced processing all combine to provide a level of sound shaping far beyond previous possibilities.

A plug-in version of “M3 Editor” is also provided, so you can use it from within your DAW as a plug-in instrument. The editor runs as a VST, AU or RTAS plug-in for maximum compatibility. 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 a highly integrated environment that adds the reliability of hardware to your software music production system, adding additional power to your virtual world.

Four models

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 great 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 superb response to fine movements of your fingers.

Korg Komponent 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, giving you great flexibility for constructing the system you need whenever you want.

A rich array of 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 (24-bit optical S/P DIF), meeting the needs of professionals.

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 (M3-M only)
Dimensions
M3-M: 26.50"(W) x 7.95"(D) x 3.23"(H)
M3-M + KYBD61: 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 4.76"(H)(with M3-M folded down), 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 6.73"(H) (with M3-M tilted up)
Weight
M3-M 10.58 lbs
M3-M + KYBD61: 31.08 lbs
Current Consumption
35 W

Trademark Notes
*Mac, Mac logo and FireWire, FireWire logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

*Windows XP and Windows VISTA are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

*VST and ASIO are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

*The Audio Units logo and the Audio Units symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

*RTAS is a trademark or registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions.

*KARMA (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) is a trademark representing patented technology licensed from Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC, www.karma-lab.com

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