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FlashyRom at 15:32, 28 March 2026

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	* [https://ia800702.us.archive.org/13/items/KorgM1R1988OwnersManual600dpi/Korg%20M1R%201988%20Owners%20Manual%28600dpi%29.pdf Korg M1R Manual]		* [https://ia800702.us.archive.org/13/items/KorgM1R1988OwnersManual600dpi/Korg%20M1R%201988%20Owners%20Manual%28600dpi%29.pdf Korg M1R Manual]
	* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/d2bc9ad55e2fec9e5084f522d230cd41.pdf Korg MSC series Multisound List]		* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/d2bc9ad55e2fec9e5084f522d230cd41.pdf Korg MSC series Multisound List]
	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HBeOYDMycHMJN2i7-9yOTXzsT4YmemF/view?usp=sharing Korg EXK-M1 & EXK-M1R Service / Reconstruction Manual		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HBeOYDMycHMJN2i7-9yOTXzsT4YmemF/view?usp=sharing Korg EXK-M1 & EXK-M1R Service / Reconstruction Manual]
	* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]		* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]
	* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]		* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]

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Goatsoup.mp3 at 04:31, 11 October 2025

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	\| notes = Also includes third party cards.<br>*Would be reduced to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations if 7700 notes worth of memory are allocated to the sequencer instead of 4400.<ref name=m1-om-specs />		\| notes = Also includes third party cards.<br>*Would be reduced to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations if 7700 notes worth of memory are allocated to the sequencer instead of 4400.<ref name=m1-om-specs />
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	The '''Korg M1''' is a 61-key digital synthesizer music workstation released in 1988. It's the first ~~KORG~~ synthesizer utilizing Korg's AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis technology. It features 16 voice polyphony, 8 part multitimbrality with an 8-track sequencer to boot, presented all on a 2-line 40 character display.<ref name=m1-om-specs />		The '''Korg M1''' is a 61-key digital synthesizer music workstation released in 1988. It's the first Korg synthesizer utilizing Korg's AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis technology. It features 16 voice polyphony, 8 part multitimbrality with an 8-track sequencer to boot, presented all on a 2-line 40 character display.<ref name=m1-om-specs />

	It is one of the most successful and famous keyboards in history, with many of its sounds being hard to avoid in music in the late 80's and well into the 90's. Some famous sounds include Programs like Piano 16' or Organ 2 being very popular in the techno and house scene of the day. in 1989, the M1 was followed up by the [[Korg T-series]] and was further elaborated in 1991 by the AI² Synthesis system introduced with the [[Korg 01/W]].		It is one of the most successful and famous keyboards in history, with many of its sounds being hard to avoid in music in the late 80's and well into the 90's. Some famous sounds include Programs like Piano 16' or Organ 2 being very popular in the techno and house scene of the day. in 1989, the M1 was followed up by the [[Korg T-series]] and was further elaborated in 1991 by the AI² Synthesis system introduced with the [[Korg 01/W]].

	==Sound Generation==		==Sound Generation==
	The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are the sound organization system on many subsequent ~~KORG~~ workstations.		The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are the sound organization system on many subsequent Korg workstations.

	Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators. A combination is made up of multiple programs, which either of these can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.		Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators. A combination is made up of multiple programs, which either of these can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.
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	[[File:KORG-M1R-Front.jpg\|320px\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:KORG-M1R-Front.jpg\|320px\|thumb\|left]]

	The ~~KORG~~ M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the Korg M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.		The Korg M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the Korg M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.


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	===Korg M1EX/M1REX===		===Korg M1EX/M1REX & EXK-M1/EXK-M1R===
	The Korg M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[Korg T-series]]). ~~There were~~ also ~~firmware expansion kits~~ for upgrading ~~M1s~~/~~M1Rs to become these expanded versions~~.		The Korg M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[Korg T-series]]) released in 1990.

			The "EX" upgrade also existed as a kit for upgrading a standard M1 or M1R, called the EXK-M1 and EXK-M1R respectively.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/korg-m1-retrozone Sound On Sound's February 2002 Retrozone Column about the Korg M1, by Mark Vail]</ref>

	===[[Korg M3R]]===		===[[Korg M3R]]===
	The Korg M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the Korg RE-1.		The Korg M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the Korg RE-1.
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	* [https://ia800702.us.archive.org/13/items/KorgM1R1988OwnersManual600dpi/Korg%20M1R%201988%20Owners%20Manual%28600dpi%29.pdf Korg M1R Manual]		* [https://ia800702.us.archive.org/13/items/KorgM1R1988OwnersManual600dpi/Korg%20M1R%201988%20Owners%20Manual%28600dpi%29.pdf Korg M1R Manual]
	* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/d2bc9ad55e2fec9e5084f522d230cd41.pdf Korg MSC series Multisound List]		* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/d2bc9ad55e2fec9e5084f522d230cd41.pdf Korg MSC series Multisound List]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HBeOYDMycHMJN2i7-9yOTXzsT4YmemF/view?usp=sharing Korg EXK-M1 & EXK-M1R Service / Reconstruction Manual
	* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]		* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]
	* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]		* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]

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Goatsoup.mp3: welcome korg m01d!

2025-10-10T12:57:15Z

welcome korg m01d!

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	The KORG M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the ~~KORG~~ M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.		The KORG M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the Korg M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.


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	===Korg M1EX/M1REX===		===Korg M1EX/M1REX===
	The ~~KORG~~ M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[~~KORG~~ T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.		The Korg M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[Korg T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.
	===[[Korg M3R]]===		===[[Korg M3R]]===
	The ~~KORG~~ M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the ~~KORG~~ RE-1.		The Korg M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the Korg RE-1.

	===[[Korg M1 (VST Instrument)\|Korg M1 VSTi]]===		===[[Korg M1 (VST Instrument)\|Korg M1 VSTi]]===
	The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:		The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:
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	The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of the Korg Collection software bundle.<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref>		The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of the Korg Collection software bundle.<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref>

			===[[Korg M01D\|Korg M01 & M01D]]===
			The Korg M01 is a Digital Audio Workstation based on the Korg M1, developed by Korg and Detune Inc. in 2010 for the Nintendo DS. It was only released in Japan.
			It supports 8 parts much like its hardware counterpart, but with only 12 voice polyphony.
			The M01 features 342 Programs, including all of the factory M1 presets, some selected sounds from [[Korg 01/W]], as well as entirely new sounds.<ref name=m01d >[https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/korg_m01d/index.php Official Korg US M01D Page]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131102134917/http://www.detune.co.jp/korgm01.html Detune Inc Korg M01 Page via Wayback Machine]</ref>

			In 2013, the M01 would be rereleased for the Nintendo 3DS globally as the Korg M01D, an enhanced version of the original, as a digital download. It came with double the polyphony count (24 voices), as well as the ability to share song files and MIDI over local wireless connection or internet connection.<ref name=m01d />

			Sales of the M01D would cease on March 27th 2023, following the closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop.<ref>[https://www.detune.co.jp/korgm01d.html Detune Inc's Korg M01D Page]</ref>


	== References ==		== References ==

Hikari no yume: category rename

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	* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]		* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]

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MelonadeM at 15:06, 4 July 2025

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	===[[Korg M3R]]===		===[[Korg M3R]]===
	The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.		The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.
	===[[Korg M1 VSTi]]===		===[[Korg M1 (VST Instrument)\|Korg M1 VSTi]]===
	The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:		The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:
	* 256 Voice Polyphony<ref name=klcm1-om-specs>Korg M1 VST Owner's Manual, pg. 81</ref>		* 256 Voice Polyphony<ref name=klcm1-om-specs>Korg M1 VST Owner's Manual, pg. 81</ref>
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	* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]		* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]
	* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]		* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]

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Goatsoup.mp3 at 05:27, 25 May 2025

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	==Sound Generation==		==Sound Generation==
	The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are a sound organization system on many subsequent KORG ~~synthesizers~~.		The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are the sound organization system on many subsequent KORG workstations.

	Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators~~, to which a~~ combination is made up of multiple programs, which ~~both~~ can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.		Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators. A combination is made up of multiple programs, which either of these can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.

	Programs have 3 oscillator modes:		Programs have 3 oscillator modes:

Goatsoup.mp3: added m1r photo

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	==Variants==		==Variants==
	===Korg M1R===		===Korg M1R===
			[[File:KORG-M1R-Front.jpg\|320px\|thumb\|left]]

	The KORG M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the KORG M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.		The KORG M1R is a 2U rackmounted version of the KORG M1, maintaining all of the utility and specs of the M1 rearranged for the new form factor.






	===Korg M1EX/M1REX===		===Korg M1EX/M1REX===
	The KORG M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[KORG T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.		The KORG M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[KORG T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.
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	* The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />		* The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />

	The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of ~~their "~~Korg Collection" software bundle.<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref>		The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of the Korg Collection software bundle.<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

Goatsoup.mp3 at 11:21, 13 April 2025

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	The KORG M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[KORG T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.		The KORG M1EX is an expanded variation of the M1 with a doubled waverom size and a different set of presets making use of them (coming from the [[KORG T-series]]). There were also firmware expansion kits for upgrading M1s/M1Rs to become these expanded versions.
	===[[Korg M3R]]===		===[[Korg M3R]]===
	The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom ~~and~~ only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display, released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.		The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom, no sequencer, only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display. released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.
	===[[Korg M1 VSTi]]===		===[[Korg M1 VSTi]]===
	The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:		The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:
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	* Resonance Filter & VDA MG (Modulation)<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />		* Resonance Filter & VDA MG (Modulation)<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* All of the MPC/MSC ROM cards, and T-series sounds are built in as presets, as well as having a unique bank of 100 programs and another for 50 combinations made for the VST.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />		* All of the MPC/MSC ROM cards, and T-series sounds are built in as presets, as well as having a unique bank of 100 programs and another for 50 combinations made for the VST.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* In Combi mode, every one of the 8 parts supports its own 2 effect inserts (which means programs loaded in a combination don't have their effects compromised), on top of the original pair of effects for processing the whole combination, making the M1 VST support up to 18 effect inserts.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />		* In Combi mode, every one of the 8 parts supports its own 2 effect inserts (which means programs loaded in a combination don't have their effects compromised), on top of the original pair of global effects for processing the whole combination, making the M1 VST support up to 18 effect inserts.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />		* The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />

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	\| name = Korg M1		\| name = Korg M1
	\| image = {{Photo wanted}}		\| image = {{Photo wanted}}
	\| dimensions = 1058 × 110 × 356		\| dimensions = 1058 × 110 × 356<ref name=m1-om-specs>Korg M1 Owner's Manual, page 134.</ref>
	\| weight = 13.5 kg		\| weight = 13.5 kg<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| keyboard = 61 keys		\| keyboard = 61 keys<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| type = AI digital synthesizer music workstation keyboard		\| type = AI digital synthesizer music workstation keyboard
	\| manufacturer = Korg		\| manufacturer = Korg<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| releasedate = 1988		\| releasedate = 1988
	\| maxpoly = 16		\| maxpoly = 16<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| numparts = 8		\| numparts = 8<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| numpresets = 100 Programs<br>100 Combinations		\| numpresets = 100 Programs<ref name=m1-om-specs /><br>100 Combinations<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| expansion = '''PCM DATA Slot'''<br>PCM Card* (MSC)<br>'''PROG/SEQ DATA Slot'''<br>ROM Card* (MPC)<br>MCR RAM Card		\| expansion = '''PCM DATA Slot'''<br>PCM Card* (MSC)<ref name=m1-om-specs /><br>'''PROG/SEQ DATA Slot'''<br>ROM Card* (MPC)<ref name=m1-om-specs /><br>MCR RAM Card<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| effects = 2 Multieffects Systems (33 effects)		\| effects = 2 Multieffects Systems (33 effects)<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	\| notes = Also includes third party cards.<br>*Would be reduced to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations if 7700 notes worth of memory are allocated to the sequencer instead of 4400.		\| notes = Also includes third party cards.<br>*Would be reduced to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations if 7700 notes worth of memory are allocated to the sequencer instead of 4400.<ref name=m1-om-specs />
	}}		}}
	The '''Korg M1''' is a 61-key digital synthesizer music workstation released in 1988. It's the first KORG synthesizer utilizing Korg's AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis technology. It features 16 voice polyphony, 8 part multitimbrality with an 8-track sequencer to boot, presented all on a 2-line 40 character display.		The '''Korg M1''' is a 61-key digital synthesizer music workstation released in 1988. It's the first KORG synthesizer utilizing Korg's AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis technology. It features 16 voice polyphony, 8 part multitimbrality with an 8-track sequencer to boot, presented all on a 2-line 40 character display.<ref name=m1-om-specs />

	~~The Korg M1~~ is one of the most successful and famous keyboards in history, with many of its sounds being hard to avoid in music in the late 80's and well into the 90's. Some famous sounds include Programs like Piano 16' or Organ 2 being very popular in the techno and house scene of the day. in 1989, the M1 was followed up by the [[Korg T-series]] and was further elaborated in 1991 by the AI² Synthesis system introduced with the [[Korg 01/W]].		It is one of the most successful and famous keyboards in history, with many of its sounds being hard to avoid in music in the late 80's and well into the 90's. Some famous sounds include Programs like Piano 16' or Organ 2 being very popular in the techno and house scene of the day. in 1989, the M1 was followed up by the [[Korg T-series]] and was further elaborated in 1991 by the AI² Synthesis system introduced with the [[Korg 01/W]].

	==Sound Generation==		==Sound Generation==
	The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are a sound organization system on many subsequent KORG synthesizers.		The Korg M1 introduces the '''Programs''' (PROG) and '''Combinations''' (COMBI), which are a sound organization system on many subsequent KORG synthesizers.

	Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators, to which a combination is made up of multiple programs, which both can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.		Programs are what make up the main preset sounds on Korg M1, being made of up to 2 multisound (waveform) oscillators, to which a combination is made up of multiple programs, which both can be processed over the dual stereo effects unit on the M1.
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	The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom and only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display, released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.		The KORG M3R is a scaled down 1U rackmount version of the M1 released in 1989, having a smaller waverom and only 1-oscillator Programs, and presents that on a smaller 16 character 1 line display, released to the likes of other 1U budget modules like the [[Roland U-220]] or [[E-MU Proteus/1]] at the time. This module was also released with a programming/remote editor unit called the KORG RE-1.
	===[[Korg M1 VSTi]]===		===[[Korg M1 VSTi]]===
	The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005 in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:		The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref> in the digital version of the "KORG Legacy Collection" software bundle. It reproduces the M1 synthesizer system, but introduces many upgrades such as:
	* 256 Voice Polyphony		* 256 Voice Polyphony<ref name=klcm1-om-specs>Korg M1 VST Owner's Manual, pg. 81</ref>
	* Resonance Filter & VDA MG (Modulation)		* Resonance Filter & VDA MG (Modulation)<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* All of the MPC/MSC ROM cards, and T-series sounds are built in as presets, as well as having a unique bank of 100 programs and another for 50 combinations made for the VST.		* All of the MPC/MSC ROM cards, and T-series sounds are built in as presets, as well as having a unique bank of 100 programs and another for 50 combinations made for the VST.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* In Combi mode, every one of the 8 parts supports its own 2 effect inserts (which means programs loaded in a combination don't have their effects compromised), on top of the original pair of effects for processing the whole combination, making the M1 VST support up to 18 effect inserts.		* In Combi mode, every one of the 8 parts supports its own 2 effect inserts (which means programs loaded in a combination don't have their effects compromised), on top of the original pair of effects for processing the whole combination, making the M1 VST support up to 18 effect inserts.<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />
	* The VST has 8 Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).		* The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).<ref name=klcm1-om-specs />

	The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of their "Korg Collection" software bundle.		The M1 VST received an update in 2020 adding a modern scalable higher resolution GUI, calling the plugin "M1 V2" and is still sold as part of their "Korg Collection" software bundle.<ref name=klcm1>"The KORG Collection M1 V2 is an upgrade of the M1 software from 2005, and has been refined for modern production environments. We added the much requested high-resolution and scalable interface." - M1 V2 for Win/Mac's page</ref>

			== References ==
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			==External Links==
			* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/e223761dc7dee38a7c3c76983ddf2ea1.pdf Korg M1 Manual]
			* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/e9e67c8c8e643bbfdd7300867f2f1a58.pdf Korg M1 Super Guide]
			* [https://ia800702.us.archive.org/13/items/KorgM1R1988OwnersManual600dpi/Korg%20M1R%201988%20Owners%20Manual%28600dpi%29.pdf Korg M1R Manual]
			* [https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/d2bc9ad55e2fec9e5084f522d230cd41.pdf Korg MSC series Multisound List]
			* [https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/ Korg M1 VST Page]
			* [https://www.korguser.net/downloadfile/documentation/KLC_M1_Manual.zip Korg M1 VST Manual & Quickstart Guide (in English and Japanese)]