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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.

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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.
Korg M3 specification at Korg UK
Tone Generating System: EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)

Tone Generator: 256 Mbyte preset PCM (when calculate as 16-bit, linear), 1,028 Multisamples (including seven stereo Multisamples), 1,606 Drum Samples (including 116 stereo Drum Samples)

Sampling: 16-bit, linear, 48 kHz mono/stereo sampling, resampling available (Open Sampling System), 64 Mbyte memory as standard spec (expandable up to 320 Mbyte with EXB-M256 separately sold option), max. 1,000 Multisamples / 4,000 Samples, available max. 128 indexes per sample, supports Korg format, AIFF, WAV, AKAI S1000/S3000 (advanced Program conversion), SoundFont 2.0 conversion
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MusicPlayer Forums: Thoughts about the Korg M3
I've be playing with the Korg M3-88 for a few weeks now. Rather than going through a full review I thought I'd focus on things that might not be obvious during a GC run through. Korg states that the M3 sounds are a ?best of? from the OASYS soundest. I don't know the OASYS intimately, but I did own a Triton for a number of years and am familiar with its sound and capabilities. To my ear, the M3 sounds are a HUGE step up from the Triton. What very much impresses me about the M3 sounds is that, for the most part, the sound consistently good across the complete range of the original instrument. I can't count the number of times I've found ROMpler sounds that sound quite good for 1 ½ octaves and then sound hideous outside that range. This is almost always the result of taking a sample and stretching it well beyond what it should be. It saves on ROM but it sucks. The optional RADIUS board is truly wonderful. This is a great sounding VA for not a lot of money. When reviewing the board at the music store I wouldn't be too concerned about the ROMpler synth sounds. If you buy the M3 you will absolutely want to add the RADIUS EXB board if not the full module.

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MusicPlayer Forums: my korg m3 review
every synth maker knows how to get good sounds out of the board, most have great key action now, and most have a decent selection of real time controls, so why oh why do i need to see absolute junk on a $2500 workstation?

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