The M1 was and still is a popular and widely used digital synthesizer and music workstation. The M1 features built-in AI Synthesis for full digital generation and processing using 4MB of PCM sampled and synthesized waveforms which can be shaped using analog-style editing. The M1 is capable of creating acoustic instruments with clarity, nice digital sounds and good buzzy techno sounds. The M1 is sort of like a workstation-version of the Roland D-50.

In addition to its acclaimed sound, it has a somewhat sophisticated 8-track sequencer. It holds 10 songs and 100 patterns and up to 7,700 notes, and offers full quantizing and editing. Full MIDI implementation suites the M1 ideally for studio production and MIDI system use. Up to 8 parts of multitimbrality with the 8 track sequencer makes for a powerful machine. Add to that a host of digital multi-effects and you've got one of the most widely and professionally used Korg synthesizers around.

UPGRADES: The EXK-M1 optional ROM expansion kit doubles the PCM waveform memory to 8MB (275 multisampled sounds) for even greater sonic possibilities. The EX-M1R is the same upgrade but designed for the M1R (rack version). That's right, there's a rack version of the M1 available as the M1R as well.

The M1 has been used by 808 State, Banco De Gaia, Ken Ishii, Depeche Mode, Fluke, The Cure, The Orb, The KLF, Plastikman, Bomb The Bass, Gary Numan, Robert Miles, Mike Oldfield, Kitaro, Rick Wakeman, Rod Argent, Joe Zawinul, Patrick Moraz, Pet Shop Boys, Vangelis, the Cranberries, Sin and Jellyfish.

joe winn

March 11, 2011 @ 8:57 am

Would i be getting a good deal if i bought an m1 for £80?

steve

March 10, 2011 @ 8:51 am

i have a M1 and need to replace battery. is the data still left in internal memory when lcd says "low battery"? mybe it possible to connect a 3rd battery with wire to batteryholder + and -. so the 3 volt never been disconected.
how to save memorycard data mcr-03 to computer? dont want to delete internal data if load from card to internal. just send from card to computer with midi sys ex, and what program to use , have allready try with "midi OX" and save "all data" it been 33 247 Bytes. but I am not chore if its been right

Matt

February 25, 2011 @ 4:40 pm

So the KORG Music Workstation M01 is out since 1 month ago!!!

It is the same developers as did DS10 & DS10+.

This is a fantastic synth with a superior sequenzer! It is a must buy for all who owns a DS!

It comes with around 300-350 sound patches. Many are very useful too! Fantastic work and now Im a proud owner of both KORG DS10 and KORG M01 on my DS :)

try it and buy it and perhaps it will come a M01+ version as well =)

Peke

February 20, 2011 @ 5:02 pm

Price in europe = 200-300 euro.

Mothra

February 17, 2011 @ 4:41 am

Regarding previous comment: yes. Though when you refer to custom patches you need to understand that the Combination Patches are built using the available Program patch slots. So, in essence, you can have 100 custom Programs and 100 custom Combinations constructed from those Programs. It's also worth noting that you can reformat the memory allocation in Global mode to 50 Programs and 50 Combinations which doubles the event capacity of the sequencer - pretty cool for a synth approaching its 25th birthday.

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