M1 & M1REX Music Workstation

From Image to Sounds and from Sounds to Music -
The Exceptional Expressive Power of the Ml and MlREX

Full Music Workstation featuring expanded 4-MegaWord(8 Megabyte) large capacity ROM in a two-unit rackmount module.

At one time or another all musicians ask themselves the question How can I take this idea I have, and not only make it a reality but create a finished high-quality piece of music with it? Korg has provided the answer-the Music Workstation. Just as the name implies it is the perfect tool for creating playing and producing polished works of musical art The Korg Music Workstation features an Al Synthesis System, which unifies all facets of music production, from sound creation to signal processing, with in the digital domain. It also has a powerful multi-timbral capacity and an eight-track sequencer. Since all functions needed for the creation of a completed song are combined in a single instrument, you can instantly translate your ideas into a professional sounding piece of music-almost as fast as the ideas occur to you. This is why the Music Workstation has become the world-wide standard for all kinds of music production. Its advanced capabilities have-captured the imagination of creative musicians

AI Synthesis System featuring High quality PCM Sounds

The M Series' AI Synthesis System makes it easier than ever before to bring the sounds and music you have in your head to life. What makes the Al Synthesis System so special? To start with, it employs four different types of built-in 16-bit quality sampled sound data, stored in 5 large capacity 2-Megaword (4-Megabyte) sound data bank. (The M1R EX is equipped with double the storage space. 4 Megawords. or 8 Megabytes.) Two independent synthesizer systems round out this advanced sound generation method, perfectly preserving the original sonic quality through all-digital signal processing. All aspects of sound production-from the actual tone generation and filtering, which determine the timbral quality of the sound, through to the amplifier section and built-in effects-are completely digital.

This revolutionary approach extends the expressive capability of the synthesizer and synthesized music. It's also the reason top players and music professionals rely on the M Series to take sound creation-and their music-to unprecedented heights.

Sophisticated Sound Data Section-The Sonic Building Blocks

The tone generation section is the heart of the AI Synthesis System. it is composed of Multi-sound data, Digital Synthesizer Waveform data, Drum Sound data, and Separated Waveform data. A total of 144 sounds (275 on the M1R EX) are included among these four types of waveforms. Because of the wide variation of available sounds, you can select precisely the sound that you want, before you even building and editing it. Plus, you can assign different sounds to the two oscillators and create an absolutely unlimited amount of sounds.

Expressive Sound Shaping in the VDF and VDA Sections.

In the VDF (variable digital filter) and VDA (variable digital amplifier) sections, the basic sounds produced in the sound data section are shaped in both volume and timbre for the final sound output. The VDF shapes the sound with unprecedented clarity and flexibility, while perfectly preserving the crystal-clear quality of the original, 16-bit samples. And the A-D-B-S-S-R envelope generators make it possible to tailor the shape of the sound in time, with a greater degree of accuracy and detail than ever before.

Independent Two-system Multi-effect Processing

The Al Synthesis System provides comprehensive control over all elements of the final sound-and that includes the effects section. it consists of two independent stereo multi-effect systems which, as the final step in Al Synthesis, give you richly expressive power and add movement and texture to the sounds. Any effect can be selected quickly from 33 different choices and the parameters controlled as desired. An incredibly wide range of effects is available, including and exciter and a rotary speaker effect. Though only a part of the Al synthesis system's high-quality sound shaping capabilities, the effect section is in many ways more comprehensive than most stand-alone units.

Sequencer Section for Total Music Production

Just as their names indicate, the Ml and M1R EX function as total performance/production stations for music creation. The built-in eight-track sequencer and the flexible Multi Combination mode define the term “Music Workstation." They make total music performance-including the rhythm section-an exciting reality

Eight-Program Multi-timbral Capacity

The multi-timbral capacity of these advanced instruments makes it possible to assign eight different programs to different MIDI channels. This means that a single M1 or M1R EX can effectively take the place of up to eight different synthesizers

Built-in 8-track Sequencer

The comprehensive built-in eight-track sequencer functions as the music "control center" for the Ml and M1R EX and has a maximum memory capacity of 15,40C notes (when used with a memory card). With the sophisticated Multi Combination mode which lets you assign up to eight different sound programs to different tracks, you can use the sequencer to create music just as you would with a professional multitrack tape recorder. The sequencer provides full editing functions, including punch-in/out recording and pattern copy features. The selectable step write recording operation enables greater convenience in creating rhythm parts and difficult-to-play passages. And all sequencer data can be saved to optional RAM cards.

Powerful Music Production Extras for Greater Potential

The M1 and M1R EX also include a performance editor function. It lets you change various parameters of the sound, such as the EG and cut-off frequency of a sound program or the overall level of a Program in a Combination, without the need for selecting individual parameters. Musically, that means you can make broad, dynamic changes to the sound in real time, as you play. With the User Scale function you can set up your own original tunings of instruments by changing the pitch of the twelve tones of the equal temperament scale (C to B) over a SC-cent range. This lets you, for example, reproduce the subtle tuning nuances of various acoustic instruments, as well as create unusual scales. Additional sampling data and sound programs can be loaded from optional PCM Cards and Program Cards, further expanding the potential of the M Series.

Expansion Potential of the AI Synthesis System

The comprehensive MIDI power of the M Series brings a new dimension to the world of sound creation and music production.

MIDI Overflow Function of the Ml R EX

Normally, when an instrument receives a greater amount of MID performance data than can be used with ifs polyphonic capacity, previously played notes are abruptly cut off or newly played notes are ignored. With a powerful MIDI Overflow function, however, the M1R EX can immediately relay the superfluous data to another MIDI instrument. Connecting two M1R EXs or an M1R EX and Ml allows you to play with a maximum of 32-voice polyphony.

Ml + M1R EX

In addition to the MIDI Overflow function, if is also possible to produce thickly layered sounds by using the M1R EX and Ml in Double mode. Or you can create richly textured sounds not possible from either instrument alone by mixing different sound programs over the same MIDI channel. When these advanced instruments are combined, they provide a powerful 16-Program multi-timbral sound source.-What's more, together they give you instant selection from a maximum 400 Programs or Combinations.

T SERIES + M1R EX

The M1R EX features a large capacity ROM of 4 MegaWords (8 Megabytes)-the same as that of the T Series instruments. This expanded memory makes it a perfect partner for any of the T Series, keyboards, giving you an even more extensive palette for sound creation.

T1/T2ex/T3ex Music Workstations

The T Series Music Workstations are comprehensive instruments that provide an unprecedented degree of expressive power with stunning sound. All are based on the sophisticated Al Synthesis system, with completely digital operation, from sound source to sound processing.

Three different models are available to suit different playing needs
-the T1, with an 88-note weighted piano keyboard;
-the T2EX (76-note keyboard):
-T3EX(61-note keyboard).

All members of the T Series have a large 4-megaword(8 megabyte) ROM, as well as built-in PCM RAM that makes it possible to load samples from sound libraries and other equipment for further processing. A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is provided for data storage. The all-digital system includes two independent digital multi-effect processing units, each with 33 programs, and a 50,000-note capacity sequencer. Comprehensive MIDI functions, including two independent in/out systems and four MIDI terminals, make this instrument ideal as a MIDI master keyboard. A large 240x64 graphics LCD shows all relevant parameters for easy editing and operation

T-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

Sound Generation Method: AI Synthesis System(Advanced Integrated Synthesis System) * Sound Source: l6 voices l6 oscillators (Single mode). 8 voices l6 oscillators (Double mode) * Keyboard: T1/88keys, T2EX/76keys, T3EX/61keys * PCM ROM 4 megaword (8 megabyte) + PCM RAM 5l2Kword (1 megabyte) * Quantization: 16 bit * Number Of Sounds: 275(Multi-sound, Digital synthesizer waveform, Drum sound, Separated waveform data) * Number Of Multi-Timbral Channels: 8 * Filter Section: VDF (Variable Digital Filter) * Amplifier Section: VDA (Variable Digital Amplifier) * Effect Section: 2 System Digital multi-effects. Program Memory Capacity: 200 programs * Combination Memory Capacity: 100 combinations * Sequencer Section: 20 songs, 200 patterns, maximum 50,000 notes, 8 tracks, 8 multi-timbral (Dynamic Voice Allocation) * Controller Inputs: Damper pedal, Assignable footswitches (Pedals)1/2 . Floppy Disk Drive: 3.5inch, 2HD PCM data, Program/Combination/ Sequence data Cards Slots: PCM data, Program/Combination/Sequence data * Outputs: 1/L, 2/R, 3, 4, Headphone * MIDI Jacks: IN, OUT A (2), OUT B(2), THRU * Power Supply: AC, Local voltage. Power Consumption: l5w * Display: LCD (64x240 full dot matrix)