Product Description
Korg M3 features a newly developed EDS sound generating system based on a chip design developed in parallel with the HD-1 engine from the flagship OASYS. It takes full advantage of the M3´s 256MB of PCM source material.
Using Korg´s advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples, 1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering,stereo sampling allow for an enormous range of high-quality, detailed,expressive sounds.
The filter section lets you simultaneously use two resonant filters for each oscillatorcan be configured in seriesparallel. Four filter types are provided: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass,band-reject.
The amp section features a driver circuit that gives the sound a sense of edgecharacter, 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,the all-new AMS Mixers give you advanced processing possibilities for an intense level of sound shaping.
General
61-key semi-weighted synth action (Korg´s new keyboard design)
Controllers: Joystick, Ribbon Controller, [SW1], [SW2]
Interface: TO MODULE (for connection to M3-M tone generator module); TO MODULE (second) (available on 73-key88-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
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 aloneplug-in versions); Bracket (M3-M only)
Dimensions: 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: 31.08 lbs
Current Consumption: 35W
Synthesis Technology
EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound generator can be added by installing the optional EXB-RADIAS
Program Structure (EDS)
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 (actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamplesvelocity crossfading)
Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double); Stereo multisamples are supported; 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfadeslayers
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)
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: keyboardvelocity split/layer/crossfade
INT, OFF, EXTEX2 MIDI status settings
3-band EQ with sweepable mid
Pitch/Transpose
Use OSC1, 2Both
Force Osc Mode (PRG, MONO, LEGATO, POLY)
PortamentoBend range settings
Controller filters
Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function
Drum Kit Structure
Stereomono drum samples
4-way velocity switches with crossfadesadjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer)
Exclusive keygroups
Per key 3-band EQ, Drive, Lo Boost, filterlevel 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
RAM1 (64 Mbytes standard) allows up to approximately 11 minutes 39 seconds of mono samplingapproximately 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 samplingapproximately 23 minutes 18 seconds of stereo sampling.
RAM1+RAM2 (Total 320 Mbytes) allows up to approximately 58 minutes 15 seconds of mono samplingapproximately 29 minutes 7 seconds of stereo sampling. (Continuous sampling across RAM1RAM2 is not possible.)
Maximum sampling time to a USB storage device is a maximum of approximately 80 minutes for one sample file, for either monostereo. This occupies approximately 440 Mbytes for mono,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,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 samplingrouting audio to the EXB-RADIAS
3-band Track EQ (High, low,sweepable mid band) Per Program in Program Mode, per Timbre in Combination mode (16 total),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,memorized for each Program, Combination,Song
Program mode: Oscillator volume, synth parameters,effect parameters can be controlled
Combination, Sequencer modes: Timbre/track volume, synth parameters,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 consecutivelyrepeatedly in up to 99 steps, A cue list can be converted back into a song
Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 01 available
In-Track Sampling function
Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a ProgramCombination 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)Zone (KeyVelocity) settings can be specified
Program ion, 3-band EQeffect bussing available
KARMA
One KARMA module available in Program Mode, four KARMA modules available in CombinationSequencer 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
8 Sliders:
MIXER= Volume
REALTIME CONTROL= Realtime modulation
EXTERNAL= External MIDI control (In External mode, the eight sliders, eight switches,eight pads can be used as MIDI controllers, allowing you to control software synthesizersDAW software via CC settings. 128 setups can be stored (102 are preloaded)
TONE ADJUST=Control the Tone Adjust functions
KARMA= KARMA control
8 velocity-sensitive drum padschord triggers:
[KARMA ON/OFF]
[KARMA LATCH]
[CHORD ASSIGN]
[DRUM TRACK ON/OFF]
[PAD MODE] - s velocity-sensitivefixed-velocity operation
[KARMA MODULE CONTROL]
[RESET CONTROL]
X-Y Control (Display), Hold, Motion
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 (In External mode, the eight sliders, eight switches,eight pads can be used as MIDI controllers, allowing you to control software synthesizersDAW software via CC settings. 128 setups can be stored (102 are preloaded)
TONE ADJUST= Control the Tone Adjust functions
KARMA= KARMA control
Media
Load, Save, Utility, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CD
Data Filer functionality (SaveLoad 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 Ohmsgreater, 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, RAUDIO 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 dBugreater (typical),
Input level range MIC: 54 dBu 17 dBugreater (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)
Computer requirements with the KORG USB-MIDI Driver
Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 2later (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 10.3.9later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).
M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor requirements
Windows
Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2later, Intel Pentium III/1 GHzfaster, 512 Mbytelarger memory (1 Gbytelarger recommended)
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.4later, G4/800 MHzfaster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5 and/or Core Duo recommended), 512 Mbytelarger memory (1 Gbytelarger recommended)
Computer requirements 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 10.4later, Apple Macintosh with Firewire ports supports Mac OS X 10.4 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).
Trademark Notes
Mac, Mac logoFireWire, FireWire logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.other countries.
Windows XPWindows VISTA are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United Statesother countries.
VSTASIO are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
The Audio Units logothe Audio Units symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
RTAS is a trademarkregistered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc.,its subsidiariesdivisions.
KARMA (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) is a trademark representing patented technology licensed from Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC, www.karma-lab.com
Sounds processed with INFINITY software.
