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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 from 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.

Program Main Page
Using Korg’s advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples,
1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering,
and stereo sampling allow for an enormous range of high-quality,
detailed, and expressive sounds.

Oscillator Main Page
The filter section, a vital part of the sound-creation process, lets
you simultaneously use two resonant 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.

Filter Main Page
The amp section features a driver circuit that gives the sound a
sense of edge and character, along with low boost to help shake the
walls when needed. Integrated 3-band EQ allows tonal sculpting
without needing to go to the effects section. 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.

AMS Mixer Page
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