The M1 Software Synth Now Encompasses The Sounds Of The Legendary T-Series

Mar 30, 2006

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The KORG Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION "M1 software synthesizer" Version 1.5 now encompasses the sound library of the T-series. Headed by the flagship T1 model with its 88-note weighted keyboard, the T-series appeared in 1989, further advancing the music workstation concept based on the "AI" synthesis that Korg had initiated with the M1. The M1 version 1.5 delivers all of the T-series' PCM data, including the piano PCM that was included only on the T1 model. As well as the programs, and combinations of the T-Series instruments, the entire contents of the optional TSD-01 through 05 disks are also included. Each of the TSD disks contains additional PCM data and programs/combinations using those new samples*. This new update brings together two generations of Korg's most famous synths, and with added features such as the resonant filter and insert effects, opens up a new world of sound possibilities that these classic synths never offered!

In conjunction with the addition of the T-series sounds, version 1.5 of the M1 software synthesizer also adds the ability to import sound data from the original T-series (via SYX files). This means that if you have or used to have an original T-series synthesizer, your original user programs and combinations can now be imported into the M1 software synthesizer and reproduced.

Registered users can download M1 version 1.5 free of charge as part of the KORG Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION v1.1 update from the Korg User Net.

Each of these disks originally contained 200 programs and 100 combinations, but since there was some overlap between the content of these disks and the data that is already included in the M1 software synthesizer, the total number of original T-series sounds added is 200 Programs, 209 Combinations and 61 PCM waveforms.

KORG Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION v1.1 Update Specifications
[M1 v1.5 Software Synthesizer]

Maximum Polyphony: 256 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)
Number of Parts: 8
More than 3,100 preset sounds and 400 user presets
Over 960 PCM waveforms
34 effect types
Original M1 and T-series data can be imported via .SYX file
Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument

Following specifications is same as KORG Legacy Collection - DIGITAL EDITION v1.0.
[WAVESTATION v1.5 software synthesizer]

Maximum Polyphony: 256 notes (depending on CPU of host computer)
Number of Parts: 1
More than 1,400 preset sounds (14 ROM banks and 3 RAM banks)
More than 700 PCM waveforms
Optional ROM cards added on Version 1.5: WSC-1S, WSC-2S, WSC-3S, PSC-1S, PSC-2S, PSC-3S
55 effect types
Data of the original WAVESTATION series can be imported via .SYX file
Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument

[MDE-X v1.2 multi-effect plug-in]

19 effect types:
128 effect programs
Dynamic Modulation
Operates as VST/AU/RTAS plug-in

[Common specs]

Realtime MIDI control and automation
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz
G4 Velocity Engine optimized (Mac), Intel Pentium 4 SSE/SSE2 optimized (Windows)

[Macintosh]

CPU: Apple G4/500MHz or faster, G4/800 MHz or faster recommended
Memory: 256 MB or larger
Display: 1,024 x 768 - 32,000 colors or higher

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later

Stand-alone: Core Audio compatible audio interface (Macintosh's on-board sound output port can be used)
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (*2)

[Windows]

CPU: Intel Pentium III/1GHz or faster, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Celeron, Celeron M/900 MHz or faster recommended
Memory: 256 MB or larger
Display: 1024 x 768 - 16 bit colors or higher

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 or later

Stand-alone: ASIO, DirectSound or MME compatible audio interface
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program

*1: Audio interface with a low latency will be needed to play software synthesizers in real time.
*2: Audio Units or VST or RTAS compatible (for Macintosh), or VST or RTAS compatible (for Windows) host application program will be needed to use as plug-in. RTAS is supported on ProTools version 6.4 or later.

*Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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