KORG M3 XPanded MUSIC WORKSTATION/SAMPLER
The M3 enters a new dimension
XPand your potential!!
The NEW M3 XPanded offers a staggering 640 Mbytes of PCM, delivering a huge number of sound variations. Powerful enhancements to the sequencer and interface make the M3 the go-to instrument for your music making.
The Next Coming of M
The M3 heralds the third generation of Korg Workstations. The M1 started it all, first appearing in 1988 to bring the world a new concept called the “music workstation.” It went on to become the best selling workstation in history, and was further expanded and enhanced through the T and O1/W series. Trinity defined a new level of innovations including touch screen technology and configurable effects, and was the forbearer of the successful TRITON range of products.
Now Korg Is Poised To Redefine The Workstation Category Once Again.
The M3 features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface. Adding innovations such as the new concept of “virtualized hardware” that allows an even closer integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which provide a instant groove to play along with, and the new "Korg Komponent System" concept that facilitates more flexible system construction, the M3 music workstation/sampler opens a new and exciting page in music making - it’s the workstation that rightfully deserves to wear the “M” that started it all.
Enhanced Definition Synthesis – A new horizon of sound-making potential
The M3 features a newly developed “EDS” sound generating system based on a new chip design that was developed in parallel with the HD-1 engine found in the flagship OASYS. It takes full advantage of the M3's 256 Mbytes of PCM source material which is a veritable “best of” from the OASYS.
Using Korg's advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples, 1,606 drum samples, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering, and stereo sampling allow for an enormous range of high-quality, detailed, and expressive sounds.
The filter section, a vital part of the sound-creation process, lets you simultaneously use two filters for each oscillator, and can be configured in series or parallel. Four filter types are provided: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-reject.
The amp section features a driver circuit that gives the sound a sense of edge and character. Detailed envelope generators, abundant modulation routings, plus the all-new AMS Mixers for advanced processing, all combine to provide a level of sound shaping far beyond previous possibilities.
Effects
The all-important effect section provides up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect. In addition to great chorus/flanger/phasers, delays and reverbs, the 170 effect types include dynamics-type effects such as compressor and limiter, and amp modeling and speaker simulation effects using Korg's proprietary “REMS” modeling technology.
Funky Drummer
A drumkit in the M3 can be created from ROM or RAM samples, with up to four-way velocity switching and cross-fading for incredible realism.
The M3 provides a new Drum Track function in Program and Combi modes that adds a groove to each sound you play. Combined with KARMA it makes even a Program a complete sonic adventure that is sure to inspire. You can select patterns from over 500 in internal memory and start them from a desired region of the keyboard or by playing a velocity that's above a specified threshold.
Since the Drum Track uses MIDI data stored in a Pattern, it is easy for you to create your own in the Sequencer Mode, either recording them, importing them from SMF data or other users songs, or converting recorded KARMA data as MIDI events for further manipulation. Even sampled loops can be used! This is a powerful feature for uses ranging from creating music-production memos to realtime performance.
Expanded Combination Mode
Combination Mode is where multiple Programs can be freely assigned as splits and layers across the keyboard, including velocity switching and cross-fading for complex and expressive sounds. Sounds can be delayed either by time or by tempo, even when you release a key, allowing you to create sophisticated rhythmic soundscapes and performance effects. Monophonic sounds can be forced to be polyphonic, or vice-versa, and you can select only one of the oscillators if desired. For the more adventurous musician, each timbre can even use a different scale or tuning!
The M3 allows for sixteen timbres at the same time, including a Drum Track, up to four KARMA Modules, multiple effects and much more. Each timbre has dedicated 3-band EQ for getting the perfect mix, and a powerful Tone Adjust setup for detailed in-context sound shaping. In addition to providing more sound elements, this means that Combis can be set up and saved as complete 16-part MIDI sequencing templates for use with an external sequencer and computer DAWs.
Great Sounds
In the end it’s always about the sounds, and the M3 doesn’t disappoint. Korg’s acclaimed international voicing team delivers the goods once again: stunningly realistic imitative sounds, fat synth sounds, imaginative textures, evocative sound effects – it’s all here. The M3 comes loaded with 512 Programs, and room for a total of 1,664 user sounds (13 Banks plus GM). All sound locations are fully editable (except GM banks), so you are always free to tweak a sound if needed. Adding in the EXB-RADIAS option delivers 128 powerful MMT synthesis sounds. There are 32 drumkits provided, and room for a total of 144. As for the 16-part Combinations, 384 come preloaded, with room for a total of 1,792 (14 Banks).
All sounds (Programs and Combinations) are organized by Categories and Sub-Categories for easy searching and selection, making it easy to find and organize your sounds.
Second Generation KARMA
The second generation KARMA functionality that first appeared on the OASYS and received wide acclaim from artists and users world-wide is fully implemented in the M3. KARMA is the inspiring, real-time music generation system that can help you play everything from 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. KARMA continues to set the standard by which all other arpeggiators, phrase players, and musical effect generators are judged. The inspiration that KARMA offers, coupled with the unheard-of phrase variability is second to none.
In Program Mode, one KARMA Generated Effect (GE) can be assigned to a single drum groove, melodic phrase, comping gated part or other musical effect. Eight sliders, eight switches, and eight scenes provide dedicated real-time control and the ability to store complete snapshots of your settings.
In Combi and Sequencer modes, KARMA’s power increases exponentially, with four KARMA Modules available simultaneously.
The Control Surface can access and manipulate each module individually on its own “Module Layer”. In addition to the four individual Module Layers, there is a Master Layer that can be mapped to parameters from any of the modules, even grouping them together – so one slider can control the swing feel of all four modules at the same time, or the rhythmic activity of two or three modules at once, to name a few. Each Module Layer has 8 Scenes that store the settings of the sliders and switches in 8 different snapshots, instantly recalling completely different settings for that layer.
The Master Layer’s 8 Scenes, in addition to storing the settings of the 16 sliders and switches for its parameters, also control which scene is selected for each module. You can control each layer’s scenes directly from the control surface, or from the innovative Scene Matrix Page, which also controls whether the Drum Track will play along in a given scene. With 8 Scenes in each Module, and 8 Master Scenes storing which of those scenes are selected at which time (a total of 40 scenes), the possibilities are mind-boggling.
The M3 has incredible control over each KARMA element yet has been refined to be even easier to use, thanks to 13 “Real-Time Control Models” (RTC Models). An RTC Model standardizes which parameters of a KARMA GE are available for real time control, and how they are assigned to the Control Surface. With multiple GEs sharing the same exact setup, what you learn while controlling one GE is consistent and applicable to the thousands of other included GEs as well.
Finally, the second generation KARMA provides a signature sonic effect called KARMA Wave-Sequencing that can change a sound’s waveforms rhythmically in realtime, along with everything else KARMA is doing, allowing each note to access a different waveform as it is generated. The results can resemble traditional wave-sequencing, or enter completely new realms of sound design.
Ultimate expressive power
The M3 is remarkable not only for the freshness of its sounds, but also for its outstanding new control environment. The color LCD of the M3 music workstation/sampler not only provides a touch-view GUI that ensures intuitive and easy operation, but it also operates as an X-Y Pad, allowing sound and effect parameters to be controlled in real-time by sliding your finger across or tapping on the screen – much like the innovative Korg KAOSS Pad. Further control is provided by a Motion function that lets you capture and play back your finger moves to shape your sound and performance in unique ways. The screen even changes colors in response to the movement of your finger for cool visual feedback to your performance.
The eight dynamic, velocity-sensitive pads give you a great way to play drum sounds or up to 8-note chords, either live or as triggers for the powerful KARMA function.
Each note in the chord retains the individual velocity so it can play back with all the nuance of your original performance, and can even be scaled across a full velocity range without “breaking” the dynamic relationship of each note.
Each note in the chord retains the individual velocity so it can play back with all the nuance of your original performance, and can even be scaled across a full velocity range without "breaking" the dynamic relationship of each note.
The eight slider/eight switch control surface offers the same multi-functionality as on the OASYS: it can be used as a mixer, a set of expressive sound controls, an editing interface, a realtime KARMA performance interface, or to control external software and hardware synths and effects.
There’s also a joystick, assignable Value slider, two switches and a ribbon controller that give you convenient ways to express subtle nuances of sound. A newly designed proprietary keyboard with refined aftertouch delivers superb feel and expression that’s better than ever before.
RADIAS inside
You can add an internal RADIAS analog modeling synthesizer sound generator board (4 part multi-timbral; one timbre per Program, up to 4 Programs can be used simultaneously in Combi and Sequencer modes), with on-screen integration of all its parameters and full integration with the M3’s effects, control surface and KARMA functionality. An EXB- RADIAS Program is comprised of one timbre, with up to 4 RADIAS Programs able to be assigned to different timbres in Combi Mode or on separate tracks in Seq mode.
This powerful MMT-based (Multiple Modeling Technology) synth engine features dual oscillators which combine to offer analog-modeled waves, DWGS (PCM) waves, noise, ring mod and more. Waveform modulation, Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), Unison voice thickening, PWM and cross-mod expand the sonic palette.
Dual Filters can run in series, parallel, or side by side (individual for each oscillator). Filter1 features a resonant filter design covering 24 dB low pass, 12 dB low pass plus 12 dB high and band pass, with continuously variable “morphing” between these states. Filter2 offers 12dB versions of the low, high and band pass modes, plus a unique comb filter.
Two LFOs and three ADSR envelopes shape the sound and add cyclic motion to nearly any voice parameter. Three 16-step Modulation Sequencers provide discrete values to a modulation parameter that change over time, either in stepped or smooth motion, and can loop over and over.
Internal or external audio can be run through the EXB-RADIAS to be gated and filtered using the internal synthesis and effects. Drive adds analog warmth, Punch brings increased definition to the attack of a sound, and 12-types of Wave Shaping provides dramatic timbral shaping – even offering virtual “pick-up” response.
The EXB-RADIAS offers the same vocoder as the RADIAS, offering 16 bands with individual control over level and panning. Formant Motion records the formant of a sung or spoken phrase so it can be recreated anytime.
And of course, all of KARMA’s generative features can be used with the RADIAS to provide even more options, including RADIAS Wave-Sequencing.
Open Sampling
The M3’s Open Sampling System lets you sample and resample in any mode to produce new remixed combinations of sounds and effects, or to capture full performances “In-Track” within the sequencer. Cutting-edge editing tools include Time Slice, Time Stretch, Crossfade Looping, Rate Change and Normalize.
An easy-to-use Auto-Setup function makes all the right sampling settings for you, with the press of a button. Stock sampling memory is 64 MB, and can be increased to 320 MB 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 if needed.
Sampling can also be done to attached media, so USB memory sticks and hard drives can be used to extend memory size to resample a complete song as a WAV file to be burned to a USB CD-R/RW as an audio disc, or for moving to a computer for further editing and manipulation. Audio files on the media can even be edited directly to normalize, trim, and perform other essential editing tasks.
New High-Resolution Sequencer
The sequencer that’s at the heart of the M3’s song production is an intuitively-understandable 16-track design that holds up to 128 songs and 210,000 notes.
The new high timing resolution of 480 PPQ captures every nuance and detail of your performance. Three-band EQ per track provides detailed sound-shaping, as does the Tone Adjust sound “tweaking” function.
The Cue List function that has been a popular feature ever since the now-classic TRITON series lets you create songs in sections, or play back completed songs as a medley.
All the now-classic Korg features are included, such as our one-touch “Auto Song Setup” feature, which takes you from playing a Program or Combination to “ready-to-record” status in one easy step, automatically arming tracks and routing voices behind the scenes. All KARMA settings are also set up, so you can record every note and controller as they’re generated, and even edit them later.
Song Templates contain pre-assigned effect routings and program assignments, providing one more shortcut to help you capture your creative outbursts. The M3 comes with 16 of these Song Templates, plus another 16 you can custom-tailor to your own needs. Each Template Song also provides a number of rhythm patterns – including intro, fills and endings – that you can use to instantly create a rhythm track.
Individual track looping allows flexible manipulation of repeated phrases such as drum grooves against longer parts like melodies and solos.
Advanced editing tools like variable quantization with selectable intensity and swing allow for nuanced adjustments to your recordings. Detailed event editing lets you work on your tracks with surgical precision, and a Compare function acts like an Undo for your last change to easily judge the effect of your edits.
Realtime Pattern Play and Record (RPPR) can be used to assign sequenced Patterns to individual keys on the keyboard for an interactive performance, or to quickly build up tracks. You can record controller data, Sys. Ex., or even KARMA phrases and trigger them as you like.
Time-tested features that have been proven to aid in inspiration and song creation combine to deliver an intuitive and enjoyable songwriting experience – the M3 has it all!
Virtualized hardware allows the M3 to operate like a plug-in instrument
In addition to being a highly-developed music workstation, the M3 is also able to closely integrate with your computer. By connecting the M3 to your computer via USB and using the included stand-alone (Vista & Intel/Mac compatible) “M3 Editor” software, you can edit sounds and settings from your computer.
A plug-in version of “M3 Editor” is also provided, so you can use it from within your DAW as a plug-in instrument. The editor runs as a VST, AU or RTAS plug-in for maximum compatibility.
Choose from a lineup of four types, with a newly designed keyboard for superbly expressive feel
The M3 music workstation/sampler is available as a lineup of four models: 61-key, 73-key, and weighted 88-key models, as well as the module-only M3-M. The 61-key and 73-key models use a proprietary new semi-weighted synth action keyboard developed by Korg for great playing feel and expressive aftertouch response. The 88-key model features the RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keyboard that reproduces the playing sensation of a grand piano, in which the low range has a heavier feel, with the touch becoming lighter as you play upward on the keyboard, allowing superb response to fine movements of your fingers.
Korg Komponent System gives you flexibility to construct your hardware system
The M3 music workstation/sampler introduces the new Korg Komponent System, featuring detachable keyboard and sound generator sections*. The 61-key model lets you mount a RADIAS-R analog modeling synthesizer instead of the M3-M sound generator, the 73-key model lets you mount the M3-M together with a RADIAS-R analog modeling synthesizer, and the 88-key model supports the combination of M3-M and RADIAS-R or even mounting two M3-M units simultaneously. Of course you can detach the M3-M sound generator and use it as a sound module, giving you great flexibility for constructing the system you need whenever you want.
*Please note that additional hardware, which is sold separately, is required to mount secondary Komponents.
A rich array of input/output jacks
The M3 provides two analog and two digital (S/P DIF) inputs as standard. In addition to the main two-channel output (L/MONO, R), there are four independent outputs as well as two-channel digital output (24-bit optical S/P DIF), meeting the needs of professionals.
Two USB connectors are provided: a type-B USB connector for connection to your computer as a MIDI interface, and dual type-A connectors for connecting external storage media. USB 2.0 is supported to ensure high-speed transfer of large amounts of data.
Three pedal inputs are provided, including damper jack support for half-damper sensing. The footswitch and footpedal jacks can be assigned to wide choice of functions including modulation, sostenuto, Program advance, punch-in recording and much more.
For a complete look at the connections and the rear panel, visit the M3 Zoom Tool and then click to toggle the view to show the rear panel.
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.
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Synthesis Technology
EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound generator can be added by installing the optional EXB-RADIAS
Maximum Polyphony
120 voices, 120 oscillators max, single mode
60 voices, 120 oscillators max, double mode*
* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
Tone Generator
256 Mbyte (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
1,032 Multisamples
1,606 Drum Samples
PCM expansion options
•EX-USB-PCM01: Brass and Woodwinds 1 approximately 128 Mbyte
(when calculated as 16-bit linear), 59 multisamples (including five stereo)
• EX-USB-PCM02: Brass and Woodwinds 2 approximately 128 Mbyte
(when calculated as 16-bit linear), 47 multisamples
• EX-USB-PCM03: Stereo Grand Piano approximately 128 Mbyte
(when calculated as 16-bit linear), 10 multisamples (including five stereo)
These can be used by loading them into RAM memory. The standard 64 Mbyte RAM memory allows only one title to be loaded. If the EXB-M256 (option) is installed, the three titles can be used simultaneously.
PCM RAM
64 Mbyte is standard (512 bytes used by the system), expandable to 320Mbytes by installing the EXB-M256 (option)
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double)
Stereo multisamples are supported
4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
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)
Driver
Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
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
Up to sixteen timbres
For each Timbre: keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade
Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function
Master Keyboard functionality allow you to control external MIDI devices
Stereo and mono drumsamples
4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer)
-User Combinations: 1,792 Combinations/ 416 Preload
-User Programs: 1,664 Programs/ 1,344 (EDS: 1,216 + RADIAS: 128) Preload
-User Drum Kits: 144 Drum Kits/32 Preload
-Preset Programs: 256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs
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 (RAM)
RAM1 (64 Mbytes standard) allows up to approximately 11 minutes 39 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 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 sampling or approximately 23 minutes 18 seconds of stereo sampling.
RAM1+RAM2 (Total 320 Mbytes) allows up to approximately 58 minutes 15 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 29 minutes 7 seconds of stereo sampling. (Continuous sampling across RAM1 and RAM2 is not possible.)
Sampling time (MEDIA)
Maximum sampling time to a USB storage device is a maximum of approximately 80 minutes for one sample file, for either mono or stereo. This occupies approximately 440 Mbytes for mono, or 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, and other editing features
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out, In-line processing), 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out, Two effects sends), 1 Total Effect (stereo in/out, For overall processing on the main outputs, such as compression, limiting, and EQ) are available simultaneously
Dynamic Modulation, two effect common LFOs, Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc
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/700Preset
AUX bus: Two internal buses for sampling and routing audio to the EXB-RADIAS
3-band Track EQ (High, low, and sweepable mid band) Per Program in Program Mode, per Timbre in Combination mode (16 total), and per Track in Sequencer mode (16 total)
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, and memorized for each Program, Combination, or Song.
Program mode
Oscillator volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be controlled.
Combination, Sequencer modes
Timbre/track volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be controlled.
KARMA Modules: 1 Module in Program Mode; 4 Modules in Combination and Sequencer Modes, plus Master control module
GE: 2,093 Presets, 1,024 User GE
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 Control (change Multisamples via the KARMA engine), Freeze Randomize function, Time Signature Control, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup.
Preset patterns: 671 patterns (Held in common with sequencer preset patterns.)
User patterns: 1,000 patterns. Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user patterns.
Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified
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
Patterns: 671 preset patterns, 100 user patterns (per Song), RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording): A set of 100 patterns are available per Song
Cue List function: 20 cue lists, Songs can be arranged consecutively or repeatedly in up to 99 steps, A cue list can be converted back into a song
Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 available, Korg (M3) format
In-Track Sampling function
Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a Program or Combination into “record-ready” status
Media
Load, Save, Utility, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CD
Data Filer functionality (Save and Load 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.
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording)
A set of 100 patterns are available per Song
Pads 1–8: Velocity-sensitive drum pads and chord triggers. PAD MODE switch - selects velocity-sensitive or fixed-velocity operation, CHORD ASSIGN switch
Control Surface: CONTROL ASSIGN Switches=MIXER (T1–8, T9–16, INPUTS), REALTIME CONTROL, EXTERNAL, TONE ADJUST, KARMA. RESET CONTROL Switch
8 Switches: MIXER=PLAY/MUTE (SOLO), REALTIME CONTROL=IFX1–5, MFX1, MFX2, TFX on/off, EXTERNAL=External mode. External MIDI control, TONE ADJUST=Control the Tone Adjust functions, KARMA=KARMA control
8 Sliders: MIXER=Volume, REALTIME CONTROL= Realtime modulation, EXTERNAL=External mode. External MIDI control. TONE ADJUST= Control the Tone Adjust functions, KARMA=KARMA control
* In External mode, the eight sliders, eight switches, and eight pads can be used as MIDI controllers. 128 setups can be stored. (102 are preloaded. These allow you to control software synthesizers or DAW software.)
Drum Track: Switches = ON/OFF
KARMA: Switches = ON/OFF, LATCH, MODULE CONTROL (Master/A/B/C/D), SCENES 1/5–4/8
X–Y control: Switches = X–Y MODE, HOLD, MOTION
DISPLAY
5.7 inch color TouchView™ GUI, 320 x 240 dot, X–Y control function
MODE
Switches = COMBI, PROG SEQ, SAMPLING, GLOBAL, MEDIA
Value Controllers
Switches = up/down, 10-key numeric keypad, -, (.), ENTER, COMPARE, VALUE Slider, VALUE Dial
BANK
Switches = I-A…G, U-A…G
SEQUENCER
Switches = PAUSE, REW, FF, LOCATE, REC/WRITE, START/STOP
SAMPLING
Switches = REC, START/STOP
TEMPO
Switches = TAP TEMPO, TEMPO Knob
Other
Switches = PAGE SELECT, EXIT, VOLUME MAIN Slider, display contrast
Control Inputs
Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal
Common specifications
Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, ±1.0 dB, 10 kΩ load
THD+N: 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 kΩ load (typical)
Audio Outputs
L/MONO, R - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced, Master Volume slider controls only L/Mono and R
INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, 3, 4 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced, Master Volume slider controls only L/Mono and R
Output Impedance: 1.1kΩ stereo; 550Ω mono (L/Mono only)
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu
Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
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, R and AUDIO OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1–4
Headphones - 1/4" TRS (Stereo), Output Impedance: 33Ω, Maximum Level: 32+ 32 mW @33Ω
Audio Input
1, 2 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced
(level switch (MIC/LINE), level knob) - Input Impedance: 10 kΩ, Headroom:12 dB, Input level range LINE: –29 dBu – +4 dBu or greater (typical),
Input level range MIC: –54 dBu –17 dBu or greater (typical), Source Impedance: 600Ω
S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz) IEC60958 EIAJCP-1201
(Optional) EXB-FW - 2 channels, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sample rate
Control Inputs
Damper (Supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard foot switches)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH, ASSINABLE PEDAL
TO KYBD (for connection to keyboard assembly)
MIDI
IN, OUT, THRU
USB
2 USB 2.0 hi-speed ports, (supporting 480 Mbps) (TYPE A) with Mass storage devices support, for connecting external hard drives, flash memory, etc.
1 USB (TYPE B), MIDI interface
M3XP-M:
673(W) x 202(D) x 82 (H) mm / 26.50”(W) x 7.95”(D) x 3.23”(H)
M3XP-61:
1,016(W) x 372(D) x 121(H)mm /40”(W) x 14.65”(D) x 4.76”(H)(with M3-M folded down), 1,016(W) x 372(D) x 171(H)mm / 40”(W) x 14.65”(D) x 6.73”(H) (with M3-M tilted up)
M3XP-73:
1,189(W) x 371(D) x 131(H) mm/46.81”(W) x 14.6”(D) x 5.16”(H) （with M3-M folded down）, 1,189(W) x 371(D) x 207(H) mm / 46.81”(W) x 14.6”(D) x 8.15”(H)（with M3-M tilted up）
M3XP-88:
1,425(W) x 442(D) x 131(H) mm/56.1”(W) x 17.4”(D) x 5.16”(H)（with M3-M folded down）, 1,425(W) x 442(D) x 207(H) mm/56.1”(W) x 17.4”(D) x 8.15”(H)（with M3-M tilted up）
Weight
M3XP-M : 4.8 kg /10.58 lbs
M3XP-61: 14.1 kg / 31.08 lbs
M3XP-73: 17.3 kg / 38.14 lbs
M3XP-88: 26.5 kg / 58.42 lbs
Current Consumption
35 W
Accessories
AC cord
Owner’s Manual (M3 Operation Guide)
CD-ROM (M3XPANDED Parameter Guide (PDF), Voice Name List (PDF), KORG MIDI driver,M3 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions)
Bracket (M3XP-M only)
Keyboard Assembly Unit
Keyboard
61-key, 73-key semi-weighted synth action (Korg’s new keyboard design)
88-key weighted action (RH3: Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard with 4-zone graded action response)
Controllers
Joystick, Ribbon Controller, [SW1], [SW2]
Interface
TO MODULE (for connection to M3-M tone generator module)
TO MODULE (second) (available on 73-key and 88-key)
System Requirements for computer use with KORG USB-MIDI Driver Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2 or later (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 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).
System Requirements for M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor
With audio capabilities
(EXB-FW installed, and connected via FireWire cable)
Note: It is not possible to open and run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Editor;
this means that it is not possible to edit more than one M3 synthesizer simultaneously.
Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium 4/ 2.4 GHz or better (Pentium D or Core Duo more is recommended)
Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port, that satisfies the requirements of Windows XP
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later
Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: PowerPC G4 1.4 GHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended
Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a FireWire port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later
Without audio capabilities
(EXB-FW not installed or not in use)
Note: It is not possible to open and run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Editor;
this means that it is not possible to edit more than one M3 synthesizer simultaneously.
Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better (Pentium D or Core Duo more is recommended)
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Windows XP or Windows Vista
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or any later edition (excepting 64-bit versions)
Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: PowerPC G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later
Plug-in version
• Supported Formats: VST, RTAS, Audio Units (Mac only)
* KARMA®(Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) and the KARMA Logo are registered trademarks representing patented technology licensed from Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC. www.karma-lab.com
* This product uses the T-Kernel source code in compliance with the T-License of the T-Engine forum (www.tengine.org).
* Apple, Mac, FireWire and Audio Units are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the US. and other countries.
* Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other counties.
* VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
* RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions.
* All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
M3 Options
• EXB-FW FIREWIRE BOARD
2 in/6 out digital audio + MIDI FireWire Board
• EXB-M256 SAMPLE MEMORY EXPANSION
256 Mbyte Sample Memory Expansion Board (available at www.korgusa.com [USA only] or from your local Authorized Korg Distributor)
• EXB-RADIAS RADIAS SYNTHSIZER BOARD
24-voice, 4-part multitimbral RADIAS Synthesizer Board
• MA-L
Locking Support
• MA-T
Rack Tray
• XVP-10
EXP/VOL Pedal
• EXP-2
Foot Controller
• DS-1H
Damper Pedal (supports half-damping)
• PS-1
Pedal Switch
* Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
