
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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