Korg M3-88 Key Keyboard Music Workstation and Sampler

Description

Korg M3-88 Key Keyboard Music Workstation and Sampler
Flight/Road Case, Pedal and Power Cord included-Fit for Keyboard is very snug and protective
The
M3-88
from
Korg
is an advanced music workstation and sampler designed for professional applications. The outstanding sound quality, intuitive control interface, DAW integration ability, and a plethora of other features make this unit a pro musician's dream.
Korg's experience of producing music workstation began with the ubiquitous M1, and the M3 is a logical outcome of twenty years of research and development. It draws on several high-end technologies, namely the KARMA and OASYS systems, and includes comprehensive control, luscious sounds, a full featured sampler and touch screen technology.
General
88-key workstation/sampling keyboard
Featuring the "EDS" sound generating system, derived from Korg's OASYS system and the advanced second-generation KARMA
The second generation KARMA functionality is fully implemented and allows the user to perform 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
The hardware can be "virtualized" in the form of a VST, RTAS or Audio Units plug-in, for tight integration with a larger computer system
Sounds
Includes 1,028 multi-samples, 1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering, and stereo sampling
A drum kit can be created from ROM or RAM samples, mono or stereo, with up to four-way velocity switching and cross-fading for incredible realism
Effects
The filter section allows for the use of two resonant filters for each oscillator, simultaneously. Four filter types are provided - low-, high-, band-pass and band-reject
Effect section provides up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect
170 effect types include dynamic processing, amp modeling and speaker simulation, choruses, flangers, phasers, delays and reverbs
Control
A color LCD not only provides a touch-view GUI, but also operates as an X-Y pad
Eight, dynamic and velocity-sensitive pads provide a great way to play drum sounds, or up to eight-note chords, either live or as triggers for the KARMA function
Eight slider/switch control surface can be used as a mixer, a set of sound controls, an editing interface, a real-time KARMA performance interface, or to control external software and hardware synthesizers and effects
Sampling
Open Sampling System allows the user to sample and re-sample in any mode to produce new remixed combinations of
sounds and effects, or to capture full performances "In-Track" within the sequencer
Tools include time slice, time stretch, crossfade looping, rate change and normalize
64MB is stock sampling memory (can be increased to 320MB by adding the
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
Sampling can also be done to attached media, so USB memory sticks and hard drives can be used to extend memory size
Sequencer
High-resolution sequencer delivers 16-tracks that can hold up to 128 songs and 210,000 notes
Timing resolution of 480 PPQ captures every nuance and detail of a performance
Cue List function allows for creating songs in sections, or to play back completed songs as a medley
Korg M3 Specs
Keyboard
88 semi-weighted synth action keys
Polyphony
120 voices
Multitimbral
16
Synthesis Method
EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
Presets
1,664 user locations (512 preloaded)
Sequencer
Notes: 210,000
Tracks: 16
Songs: 128
Resolution: 448 PPQ
Cue Lists: 20
Record and Playback
16-bit/48kHz stereo/mono sampling
Record to internal memory, USB storage, or CD
User Memory
1,664
Effects
5 x Insert
2 x Master
1 x Total
170 Types with up to 32-presets per effect
3-band EQ (high, low and sweepable mid)
Controllers
1 x Pitch/Modulation Joystick
1 x Ribbon Controller
8 x Trigger Pads
8 x Slider/Switch Control Surface
TouchView Display Functions as an X-Y Controller
Sample RAM
64MB standard (expandable to 320MB with
optional
EXB-M256 expansion module)
Expansion Slots
Optional
RADIAS Board
Optional
Sampling RAM Expansion
Optional
FireWire Interface
Outputs
2 x 1/4" TS phone - Left/Mono, Right Main Output
4 x 1/4" TS phone - Individual 1, 2, 3 and 4
1 x 1/4" TRS phone - Headphone
1 x TOSlink S/PDIF optical - Mirrors L/R Main Output (24-bit/48kHz)
1 x MIDI Out
1 x MIDI Thru
Inputs
2 x 1/4" TS phone
1 x TOSlink S/PDIF optical (24-bit/48kHz)
1 x MIDI In
Storage
External USB storage
Software editor
Amplifier
No
Speakers
No
Display
5.7" color TouchView GUI, 320 x 240 dot with X-Y control function
Dimensions (WxDxH)
56.1 x 17.4 x 8.14" (1425 x 442 x 207mm) - module up
56.10 x 17.40 x 5.15" (1425 x 442 x 130.81mm) - module down
Weight
58.42 lbs (26.5kg)
System Requirements
For use with USB-MIDI Driver:
Mac:
PowerPC/Intel
OS X 10.3.9 or later
Available USB port on computer
Windows
XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2/Vista
Available USB port on computer
For use with M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor:
Mac:
G4/800MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5 and/or Core Duo recommended)
OS X 10.4 or later
512MB or larger memory (1GB or more recommended)
Software host that supports VST, RTAS and Audio Units plug-in formats for use as a plug-in
Windows
Intel Pentium III/1 GHz or faster
XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2 or later
512MB or larger memory (1GB or more recommended)
Software host that supports VST and RTAS plug-in formats for use as a plug-in
For use with
optional
FireWire Port:
Mac:
PowerPC/Intel with FireWire ports
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
Windows
Computer with FireWire ports
XP Home Edition/Professional SP 2
Specialties
Can burn CD directly to a USB based CD burner