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Get XPanded "That's one giant step..."
With the most major upgrade in Korg history, the M3 has just leapfrogged to head of the class. The M3 XPanded Music Workstation / Sampler is now the "go-to" keyboard for all of your performance, keyboard and workstation sessions. This power-packed upgrade offers an updated ROM, three PCM Expansion volumes (and an additional one available separately), DAW-derived editing tools, advanced KARMA implementation, plus enhanced TouchView functionality and features. All new M3s contain the XPanded feature set, and existing M3 owners can supercharge their instruments with this powerful upgrade free of charge!
In-Demand Sounds at Your Fingertips
Careful examination of the 256 Mbyte internal ROM has allowed Korg to embellish and add many new sounds – without sacrificing any existing ones. And, as always, Korg's renowned team of programmers have used every inch of the M3 XPanded's EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) technology to create programs that use this new data to its fullest.
- We've added a new set of electric pianos – both reed and tine – sampled at four velocity levels for natural expression. These programs also use the M3 XPanded's REMS amplifier circuit modeling effects for enhanced realism and authentic tone character.
- Also on board is a robust acoustic piano – sampled in stereo at three dynamic levels; and including damper resonance sample layers – has replaced the original M3 piano, but don't fear, the original M3 piano is now available as an expansion library. Read on for more details.
- At Korg, we're always taking requests, and one of the most requested sounds ever - the classic KORG SG-1D stage piano – has been added. This refined sampled piano sits nicely in the stage mix and remains popular in many musical genres
- Classic keyboards also include that funky Clav. Here it has been authentically recreated with all of the tab/pickup combinations (AC, AD, BC, BD), sampled at multiple velocity levels for a natural feel that really responds to your playing dynamics.
- Flute and string sounds taken from those mechanical nightmare tape-driven keyboards of days gone by are back, giving a truly vintage vibe to your music.
- Last but not least, another popular request has been added - a mono piano for playing live through a mono system with no cancellation or sonic loss.
Expansion PCM Libraries, Volumes 1 - 4
All four volumes can be added to the M3 XPanded in their entirety, free of charge! The first three, originally planned as separate M3 options, each contains 128 Mbytes of finely sampled top-ranked instruments, while the fourth is 28.5 Mbytes, bringing you a total of 412 Mbytes of bonus data. The M3 XPanded features two volumes of Brass & Woodwind data, and an enormous 128 Mbyte Grand Piano that is absolutely superb. Last but not least, the original ROM piano has been rereleased as an Expansion Library based on user requests – we listen!
- Brass & Woodwinds (EX-USB-PCM01/02): Derived from the expansive OASYS option library, these sounds were crafted to allow expression, articulation and natural sounding playability. Combined, they offer 128 new programs and 32 new combis ideal for a wide range of musical production – from pop and sweetening to full-out orchestra. All of the solo instrument "ornaments" have been captured as well – trills, falls, growls, staccato notes and more – all adding to the authenticity, especially during solo instrument performances. Each family of instruments includes enough variations for a full instrument range; Flutes, alto flutes, piccolos; trumpet, cornet, piccolo trumpet; clarinet, bass clarinet; etc.
- Concert Grand Piano (EX-USB-PCM03): Studio sampled using a traditional "minimum mic" set-up to preserve the natural stereo imaging, this concert grand has been captured at four dynamic levels, with additional samples for realistic sympathetic string resonance, ensuring a truly superb performance – even for the pedal heavy performer. With 128 Mbytes devoted simply to piano, the samples are long and natural sounding. Six programs and six combinations provide ample variety to work with nearly any musical genre and style.
- V1 Stereo Piano (EX-USB-PCM04): Due to popular demand, we've brought back the original 4-way Stereo Piano PCM and Program data that was included in the M3 Version1 system.
This 28.5 Mbyte file is not a part of the XPanded update and is only available as a separate download under Support.
The M3 can load one expansion volume at a time. Installing the EXB-M256 memory expansion will allow all three volumes to be loaded simultaneously, and still have 128 Mbytes available for user sampling. This will provide a total of 640 Mbytes of ready-to-use data. Combined with the program data in M3 Version 1.2, the player has instant access to 1,216 programs and 416 combis – and 32 vocoder programs!
EX-PCM "management" pageDAW – Derived Sequencer EditingThe M3 XPanded uses the TouchView display to its fullest! Three new screens have been added to the sequencer page, allowing you to view and manipulate data on-screen as graphic elements. Many users have learned this editing style from computer-based DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software programs, and prefer the graphic convenience. Once again, Korg listens and delivers!
- Piano Roll Edit Screen: So called because individual data can appear as individual squares – similar to the holes in an old player piano roll. In this screen, elements such as note number, duration, velocity and more can be edited, deleted or created using intuitive “touch-drag” and draw operations.
Interactive Piano Roll Edit screen
- Track View Screen: Also new, this screen graphically shows all the data for a group of tracks, giving you an overview look at your music. As in the previous example, here too you can move, copy , paste, and delete measures using "touch-drag" techniques.
Track View overview screen
- MIDI SysEx Editing: Previously, all System Exclusive (SysEx) data simply showed up in the event edit screen as an undefined and inflexible data packet. With the M3 XPanded, SysEx events show up on screen using their native (M3 Exclusive) parameter names, so you can clearly identify each event - no secret decoder ring needed! This allows you to edit and work freely with these events, providing an exacting level of precision editing.
Native MIDI Sys. Ex. in Event EditKARMA Version 2.2 Takes OffM3 XPanded users can now take more control of the KARMA ® features. KARMA Version 2.2 adds new and musically useful features such as quantizing the timing of scene changes and module triggering. For the first time, you can switch GEs (Generated Effects) in realtime as KARMA is playing, with seamless transitions. Support for User GEs allows new Generated Effects to be loaded into the M3 XPanded, and users who purchase the KARMA M3* software (Mac or Windows) can edit and create their own Generated Effects on their computers, and store them in the M3 XPanded. Eight banks of 128 GE locations (1,024 total) are available.
 *Produced by Karma-Lab (www.karma-lab.com); English Version Only700 Effect PresetsEach of the effect algorithms in the M3 XPanded now come equipped with high-quality presets, created by professional sound designers and audio engineers. With 700 effect presets instantly accessible, M3 XPanded makes it easy to quickly get the right sound from any and all of the onboard effects. Tons o' DrumsM3 XPanded adds an additional 149 new and realistic drum grooves, bringing the total number of patterns to over 670. These professionally created patterns can be used to build tracks from, played back from keys using the RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) feature, or used to enhance any live performance or song production session. Touch–more TouchViewAs if it wasn’t cool enough, the M3 XPanded’s color TouchView display now does even more. In the Sequencer and Combi modes, each track features a velocity meter, making it easy to quickly see which tracks/timbres are playing, and which one is playing which part. On screen knobs and sliders can by operated by simply touching one and dragging it to the correct value – a convenient time-saver! This is the same intuitive touch/drag operation featured in the new editing pages.
Color coded velocity meters
Current M3 Users:You can upgrade your unit to M3 XPanded status by simply downloading the data free of charge and available under Support. All you need is a USB stick and you're ready to go! New M3 purchasers:Your unit may have the upgrade materials in the box; if not, you can request them for free from your dealer or local Distributor.
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