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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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 == | ||
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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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| W × H × D (mm) | 1058 × 110 × 356[1] |
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| Weight | 13.5 kg[1] |
| Type | AI digital synthesizer music workstation keyboard |
| Keyboard | 61 keys[1] |
| Manufacturer | Korg[1] |
| Release date | 1988 |
| Parts | 8[1] |
| Max polyphony | 16[1] |
| Normal presets | 100 Programs**[1] 100 Combinations**[1] |
| Expansion | PCM DATA Slot PCM Card* (MSC)[1] PROG/SEQ DATA Slot ROM Card* (MPC)[1] MCR RAM Card[1] |
| Effects | 2 Multieffects Systems (33 effects)[1] |
| *Also includes third party cards. **Would be reduced to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations if 7700 notes worth of memory are allocated to the sequencer instead of 4400.[1] |
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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.[1]
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
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 have 3 oscillator modes:
- SINGLE - Single Oscillator
- DUAL - Dual Oscillator (brings down the maximum voice counts to 8)
- DRUM - allows for arranging multisounds across the keyboard as a drum kit.
Combinations have 4 types:
- Single - a single program as a combination.
- Layer - Layers 2 programs over each other.
- Velocity Switch - Allows for velocity to trigger 2 different programs.
- Multi - Effectively allows for full 8-part MIDI multitimbrality without the sequencer, letting any program to be assigned to any part and to any MIDI channel with adjustments being able to be made over MIDI. Most indepth COMBI mode of the 4.
Variants
Korg M1R
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 & 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) 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.[2]
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.
Korg M1 VSTi
The Korg M1 VSTi is a VST instrument plugin of the Korg M1 that was released in 2005[3] 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[4]
- Resonance Filter & VDA MG (Modulation)[4]
- 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.[4]
- 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.[4]
- The VST has 8 assignable Stereo outputs (as opposed to the original M1's 2).[4]
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.[3]
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.[5][6]
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.[5]
Sales of the M01D would cease on March 27th 2023, following the closure of the Nintendo 3DS eShop.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Korg M1 Owner's Manual, page 134.
- ↑ Sound On Sound's February 2002 Retrozone Column about the Korg M1, by Mark Vail
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Korg M1 VST Owner's Manual, pg. 81
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Official Korg US M01D Page
- ↑ Detune Inc Korg M01 Page via Wayback Machine
- ↑ Detune Inc's Korg M01D Page