An 8-part
multi-timbral digital synthesizer/workstation with 16-voice polyphony and a 61-note
velocity/
aftertouch keyboard. Released in
1988, it was the first major
success for
Korg and became the world's top selling
synth.
The M1 is known for its
versatile sounds, which are generated with a built-in
AI synthesis using 4Mb of
PCM waveforms. A
VDF is used as the
filter, while a
VDA is the
amplifier. The M1 is often described as a workstation version of the
Roland D-50, due to similar sound generation
method.
Perhaps the most
notable feature is the 8-track
sequencer, holding up to 10
songs, 100
patterns and 7700 notes. Programming the M1 is made easy with a big 40x2
backlit LCD display.
Full
MIDI support and a
selection of digital
effects are also available, making the M1 a serious workstation.
MCR-03 RAM cards can be used for memory storaging, and the
EXK-M1 ROM expansion kit doubles the PCM memory to 8MB.
Weight: 13.5kg
Dimensions: 1058 (width)
356 (depth)
110 (height)
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