Korg M3-88 - 88-Key Music Workstation/Sampler Keyboard
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The M3-88 from Korg is an advanced music workstation and sampler designed for professional applications. The outstanding sound quality, intuitive control interface, DAW integration ability, and a plethora of other features make this unit a pro musician's dream.
Korg's experience of producing music workstation began with the ubiquitous M1, and the M3 is a logical outcome of twenty years of research and development. It draws on several high-end technologies, namely the KARMA and OASYS systems, and includes comprehensive control, luscious sounds, a full featured sampler and touch screen technology.
General
- 88-key workstation/sampling keyboard
- Featuring the "EDS" sound generating system, derived from Korg's OASYS system and the advanced second-generation KARMA
- The second generation KARMA functionality is fully implemented and allows the user to perform 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
- The hardware can be "virtualized" in the form of a VST, RTAS or Audio Units plug-in, for tight integration with a larger computer system
Sounds
- Includes 1,028 multi-samples, 1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering, and stereo sampling
- A drum kit can be created from ROM or RAM samples, mono or stereo, with up to four-way velocity switching and cross-fading for incredible realism
Effects
- The filter section allows for the use of two resonant filters for each oscillator, simultaneously. Four filter types are provided - low-, high-, band-pass and band-reject
- Effect section provides up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect
- 170 effect types include dynamic processing, amp modeling and speaker simulation, choruses, flangers, phasers, delays and reverbs
Control
- A color LCD not only provides a touch-view GUI, but also operates as an X-Y pad
- Eight, dynamic and velocity-sensitive pads provide a great way to play drum sounds, or up to eight-note chords, either live or as triggers for the KARMA function
- Eight slider/switch control surface can be used as a mixer, a set of sound controls, an editing interface, a real-time KARMA performance interface, or to control external software and hardware synthesizers and effects
Sampling
- Open Sampling System allows the user to sample and re-sample in any mode to produce new remixed combinations of sounds and effects, or to capture full performances "In-Track" within the sequencer
- Tools include time slice, time stretch, crossfade looping, rate change and normalize
- 64MB is stock sampling memory (can be increased to 320MB 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
- Sampling can also be done to attached media, so USB memory sticks and hard drives can be used to extend memory size
Sequencer
- High-resolution sequencer delivers 16-tracks that can hold up to 128 songs and 210,000 notes
- Timing resolution of 480 PPQ captures every nuance and detail of a performance
- Cue List function allows for creating songs in sections, or to play back completed songs as a medley
| Keyboard | 88 semi-weighted synth action keys |
| Polyphony | 120 voices |
| Multitimbral | 16 |
| Synthesis Method | EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) |
| Presets | 1,664 user locations (512 preloaded) |
| Sequencer |
Notes: 210,000 Tracks: 16 Songs: 128 Resolution: 448 PPQ Cue Lists: 20 |
| Record and Playback |
16-bit/48kHz stereo/mono sampling Record to internal memory, USB storage, or CD |
| User Memory | 1,664 |
| Effects |
5 x Insert 2 x Master 1 x Total 170 Types with up to 32-presets per effect |
| Controllers |
1 x Pitch/Modulation Joystick 1 x Ribbon Controller 8 x Trigger Pads 8 x Slider/Switch Control Surface TouchView Display Functions as an X-Y Controller |
| Sample RAM | 64MB standard (expandable to 320MB with optional EXB-M256 expansion module) |
| Expansion Slots |
Optional RADIAS Board Optional Sampling RAM Expansion Optional FireWire Interface |
| Outputs |
2 x 1/4" TS phone - Left/Mono, Right Main Output 4 x 1/4" TS phone - Individual 1, 2, 3 and 4 1 x 1/4" TRS phone - Headphone 1 x TOSlink S/PDIF optical - Mirrors L/R Main Output (24-bit/48kHz) 1 x MIDI Out 1 x MIDI Thru |
| Inputs |
2 x 1/4" TS phone 1 x TOSlink S/PDIF optical (24-bit/48kHz) 1 x MIDI In |
| Storage |
External USB storage Software editor |
| Amplifier | No |
| Speakers | No |
| Display | 5.7" color TouchView GUI, 320 x 240 dot with X-Y control function |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
56.1 x 17.4 x 8.14" (1425 x 442 x 207mm) - module up 56.10 x 17.40 x 5.15" (1425 x 442 x 130.81mm) - module down |
| Weight | 58.42 lbs (26.5kg) |
| System Requirements |
For use with USB-MIDI Driver: Mac: For use with M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor: Mac: For use with optional FireWire Port: Mac: |
| Specialties | Can burn CD directly to a USB based CD burner |
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Pre-programmed music
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
- Heavy
- No Speakers
Best Uses
- Composing
- Learning
Comments about Korg M3-88 - 88-Key Music Workstation/Sampler Keyboard:
I did a TON of research before buying this keyboard. I am thrilled with what it can do. I got the Korg over the competing Yamaha and Roland products because I found the interface for the Korg to be more intuitive, not to mention the price being about $1,000 less than the competition. I am not a keyboard player. In fact, the primary intent of this purchase was, in fact, to learn how to play piano/keyboard. I am finding, however, that the amazingly easy way to navigate around this keyboard means that you can make unbelievable music even if you can't play keyboard/piano, or know the firs thing about it. I can only imagine what someone with musical capabilities can do with this keyboard! The KARMA technology cannot be described...you simply have to experience it. KARMA was the reason I decided to get the Me instead of the M50. Well worth the extra cost, if you can swing it![...]
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This item is usually Drop Shipped from the MFR/Distributor within 7-10 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of placing the order with the vendor. Item is non-cancelable or returnable.
Pedals
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Headphones
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Additional Hardware
- Price: $299.99
This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- Power Cable
- CD-ROM
- Owner's Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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