KORG iM1 for iPad Demo & Review [English Captions]

[@LFOVCF]

I love this guy! He is a superb demonstrator, insanely funky, multi styled, and his descriptions and 'westonisms' make me laugh. An Item hasn't been reviewed, until he has reviewed it!

[@KieronEdwards]

Great review - as ever - it reinforces the fact that someone with talent can get an awful lot out of quite a modest set-up.

[@sergep7578]

UJIIE is back.. GREAT !!

[@Tmidiman]

Wow I love this synth! Sounds the same as when I borrowed my buddies over 30 years ago. The pricing is great for the iPad, and since they have sales every few months I got the main program and expansion cards for a very low price. Thanks for the demo and thanks Korg!

[@eritommy1420]

音色の紹介だけで白飯何倍も食べられてしまいそうなくらいM1の音が心地良いです。

[@alecinquantacinque172]

I always appreciate your videos. Your technical skills and experience, all mixed with an intense spirit of musician and your expressive language! Really beautiful and full of pleasure ti listen! Bravo

[@rezwhap]

Although you need in-app purchases to get the extra 'soundcards' which are included in the Korg M1 VST, remember that the iM1 is only £15 (in the UK). I paid £100 for the Korg Digital Collection VSTs (M1 plus Wavestation)! And I thought that was a must-have bargain.

[@desktorp]

1:55 Wow this sounds like something from a Mother/Earthbound game. Very nice. edit: wowowowowowow I scrolled down and somebody said almost the exact same thing. Small world.

[@AndreCarryon]

Korg iM1 = すばらしい (wonderful, excellent, subarashii)

[@Mandy-Lane]

nice! been watching this channel since 2011

[@RogerSanGabriel]

+Mandy Lane And I've been watching you Mandy.

[@AKIRA32768]

+Mandy Lane 2010

[@alexandermildh4819]

+Mandy Lane It's great I watch it too!

[@MrEXtraRaw]

+Roger San Gabriel "All The Boys Love Mandy Lane" (2006)

[@axs203]

Once again korg leads the way on iPads.

[@snoolee7950]

+axs203 oh great. iPads....

[@CarlyonProduction]

Love this guy! Thanks, love your enthusiasm. It's hard to resist im1 when you have gadget....and when there is a sale on!

[@Eclipse0119]

I have both KORG LEGACY & KORG iM1, but no original M1. What I think is that the iM1 has more clear sound, but that doesn't mean it has more "deep & thick" sound, probably due to original M1's output.

[@Tmidiman]

Ok the jam at the end got me. Subscribed!

[@andreacrisante6575]

Subscribed and love you! You saved my day… Thank you!

[@sjkaram]

I liked the comparison with the original M1. I used to own one of those, and I sold it, regretted it until I got the Korg Legacy Collection with the M1 KLC, which allowed me to reproduce almost faithfully the music that I made on the M1. One advantage is that one can put an M1 on each track, which lets you use the individual effects of each and every sound. Then came the iM1 and Gadgets combination, which I strated using with pleasure... I guess Korg won't stop surprising us! ;)

[@petara45]

Great review. I always enjoy your reviews. BTW, nice iWactch! :)))

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

they mighty have the same sounds, but for some reason the original M1's sound has more body and sounds more fuller, but the iM1 sounds more clear, and plus is more convenient.

[@zzzxtreme]

I've had the m1 and couple of korgs. What I miss is the 01W. Ios version would be nice because those old keyboards are bloody heavy

[@jupitermarx]

I hope you soon do a review/demo of the MODAL 002! I bought the synth recently and would love to hear you take! I wish you did English reviews. I know you speak English?

[@ViRiXDreamcore]

Mark Eubanks You sure he speaks English? I've never seen that. MODEL 002? IS that from Korg as well? (M2? Whoa that'd be too qild)

[@jupitermarx]

Yeah check out an Old Yamaha Motif XF review he did. It's all in English

[@ALTARBEATZ]

Love KORG!!

[@mikeadamsLord-Vader]

Great video, thanks for the subtitles! ;)

[@fmsynths83]

Woow I really like the VST version, it sounds so clear!! cool

[@ii-vy2ob]

part of the demo at the start sounded like something form the mother/earthbound series haha

[@Mark_Ocain]

Ujiie San! Great review! I think I am turning into a "Synth Otaku" though Damn! now I have to buy this! LOL. The Arturia iProphet VS can wait.

[@MrDakti]

Great presentation. I like this channel very much :) Question: Can be iM1 see as "Darwin" gadget in "Gadgets LE" or full "Gadgets" version must be purchased for that? Thank you for advice.

[@eritommy1420]

11:41のエレピの音を聞いて、Eyeliner -Coffee Newsという曲を思い出しました。 2015年の曲なのですが、M1で作ってるのではと思いました。 とても懐かしい感じがするのはやはり使う音色のせいなんですね。 M1を使った曲が今後増えてくれたら幸せです。 The makingという工場見学の動画のBGMもM1かなと個人的に思います。

[@ERICF66]

That song from 1:50 to 2:15 sounds great!! I’d love to hear the whole thing!!

[@jackoatkon8449]

Great demo.

[@OrganicGreens]

jp with the skills

[@shlamhabor]

great comparison! i think the real m1 sounds a bit brighter than the im1. its a bit to thin. all the best from Germany and turkey!

[@rogerarturoveradzul5830]

Im the fisrt for comment box... I love korg

[@sammygeorge6853]

Respect to you my friend very good job.

[@jessiewalker8547]

This is awesome

[@mr.t-klas8282]

Roland and yamaha they have TOO MUCH what to learn from korg..........Another world!!!...with this app...excellent video!!!

[@spellerlittlewing]

Wonder why this isn’t on iPhone this is my favorite synthesis

[@ВладимирПогодин-б8в]

M1 synth sounds more smooth and precisly to be honest ! That is why it s so rear on market and adored by musisians for so many years !

[@Rolf_D]

Hello, great Demo! What little Master Keyboard do you use?

[@MichaelSouhoka]

5:40 - Organ 2, popular techno organ sounds. - Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (La Da Di La Da Dao) - Robin S - (You Got To) Show Me Love

[@biubis-zh3zj]

Los sonidos tienen más presencia en él korg m1!él k Hardware,es fundamental en él sonido

[@tca6787]

勉強になる

[@filb911]

Does the output have to go out through the headphone jack on the ipad or can it go back through the midi? The controller would be a Yamaha CSP 170 with built in speakers.

[@87_North]

i only trust ujiie!

[@KrasavkinRomanE]

Super

[@RagedContinuum]

YES UJIIE RETURNS!!! CM PUNK SUCKS!!!!

[@RayyMusik]

The organ part at 5:45 strongly reminds me of a 90s' chart breaker. Anyone remember its name / artist?

[@mezgo13]

Christal Castles - She's homeless

[@rykovvladimir]

octopus34 crystal waters - gypsy woman

[@gessemendes999]

beautyfulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@ViRiXDreamcore]

Man I have the M1 on computer, just bout the M01D for 3DS (because it can export MIDI data) Can Gadget export MIDI data as well?

[@thebungisound810]

what is the name of the sound that he is playing on the real m1 at 1:19 ?

[@brucermorgan]

Where is the software available on line -with or without an iPad?

[@narekmusic]

well it doesn't sound like the M1. I have both legacy pack and iM1 and also the real M1. M1 sounds way different. And if you have trained ears you will notice that the iM1 is actually not sounding "clear", it actually sounds "brighter" (guess they couldn't hide the digital factor so they made it a little brighter with the use of an EQ. You can check it yourself. The M1 has way more details than the vst versions

[@emilshere]

Narek Keyz You cant say it doesnt sound like the M1.... it may not sound as good to you, but it definitely sounds similiar

[@EarmonkeyMusic]

Narek Keyz It doesn't sound like an M1? They couldn't hide the digital factor? Strange comments. The iM1 doesn't seem to sound exactly the same, but it definitely sounds like an M1. And it costs $30 right now so it's kind of a no brainer if you don't have an M1 lying around. The M1 in this demo does seem to have more "oomph" if that's a technical word. That could be due to a number of things including the recording technique. But if you did a mix in a real song with mastering and EQ and other instruments, the iM1 would definitely sound "like" an M1. Digital and everything. Why not just admit that it's a pretty damn good little app and not let your big M1 be threatened by it.

[@narekmusic]

JimBobJrJackson Earmonkey Ok let me be more specific: this app won't be able to "replace" the real deal. At least not for musicians who know the sound of the M1 very well. As I said I don't rely on the sound quality in this video, I have the M1 and the iM1 and did a comparison. There are many things that differe which you can't find in this short video. The filters react different and also the touch. Depending on what you are aiming for...yes you can use it, or someone who doesn't have the budget or maybe access to the M1. I've been doing professional recording for 12 years now, and my advice to every musician would be: use as little vst recreation as possible :) Cheers

[@emilshere]

Narek Keyz I think the old school guys are afraid of vst's because it is progess and some people dont want to change. This app certainly does sound like an M 1 .I love all the plug ins of today and i can make them sound damn good.even if i still hAD MY T1 I wouldnt go thru the trouble of recording it when there are plug ins like the korg legacy series that has all the t1 sounds. and they DO sound like the t1. Do i care if the eq response is different? nope. Im going to process it when I mix it anyway.

[@narekmusic]

emilshere I'm a young guy and not afraid of using vst, In fact I help companies to develop vsts. I use it when I don't have a choice. This is so ridiculous what you just said. Progress? If we would progress, we wouldn't have to go back and try to emulate a keyboard that came out first in 1988 ;) I won't argue with you, do it your way and I will do it my way. As I said, a pro musician and a pro studio would ALWAYS prefer the real deal. Not because it's a piece gear...because it sounds like gold. It's not fun at all to keep those gears, but when you hear their sound in action you forget about all the problems ;) cheers

[@alabainspiracion4113]

Hello friends No Digipiano? I did not see it

[@JuanGalaxia]

que modelo de ipad es ese?

[@gregchuchelo7248]

what brand/model is that little midi keyboard?

[@elwro07]

greg chuchelo It's a KORG taktile 25

[@rezwhap]

It's a Korg Taktile 25. Looks nice!

[@ranmadog]

Wait! There is also the vsti of this instrument... Sounds like the ipad's one rather than like the original hardware... cause is either a software like the ipad one (LOL)

[@cheekoandtheman]

As soon as he said that this synth isn't very programable , my heart sunk , especially since I had spent money I shouldn't of ☹️ I'm not interested in 80s type pop sounds . The iPad needs a real work horse synth like Sylenth or Synthmaster !

[@spellerlittlewing]

Never understood why this isn’t created for iPhones

[@billbuffett]

Can someone please tell me what is the preset sound starting at 0:55, that sort of (amazing) synthesized fretless bass played on the original M1? is that preset also available in the iM1 app? Thank you.

[@rezwhap]

It's factory preset 06 Fretless, I think. It is on both the iM1 and Korg M1 VST (as are all the factory presets).

[@billbuffett]

***** Thank you.

[@petyahpererva5805]

Can I use this with GarageBand ?

[@ranmadog]

+sys2074 the software is more stable, so for me is better the vsti one rather than the hardware one, cause it sounds more modern and stable (the software one has also the resonance, that the original hardware doesn't have)

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

KORG : SINTESYZER : DIGITAL : COMPACTO : TECLADO ; CONTROLLER : MIXADOS ! ; É : NEW - GERAÇÃO : CONTROLLER : PROGRAMMING : IMPUT : DIGITAL : MUSICAL : FAZ : MELHOR : P / TOCAR : CONTROLLER ~ MIXADOS : GRÁFICS : DIGITAL : FÁCIL ! : PRÁTICO : TOCAR : NO : CONTROLLER ~ MIXADOS : EFFECTOS ~ ARPEGGIOS : RÍTMOS ; SOM ~ DIGITAL ~ MIXADOS ~ CONTROLLER : KORG : INSTRUMENTS : DIGITAL : MUSICAL : KORG : 2023 : ( Katsunori - Ujiie : Tecladista : Professional ) .

[@NachoBarriga]

How to import my file SYX to Korg iM1?

[@samnapraw4289]

Korg M1 jest super i brzmi bardzo dobrze. Aplikacja jest owiele gorzej. Ja wybieram oryginal KORG M1 (, mam 3 szt w domu)

[@FinnBaygan]

an 3:30 he clearly says in perfet english "letscheggitough"

[@DuroSamples]

LMBO hahaha

[@dvamateur]

2-octave M1? No. Let's face it, the iPad doesn't look as cool as the M1. Look and feel of a musical instrument is very critical. With software only solutions running on consumer hardware, is simply not the same thing.

[@st0rmchild]

The sound is coming from the iPad, not the keyboard. You can use any controller with it. He just happens to be using a two octave one.

[@gzaq]

the ipad version sounds a lot thinner and gets lost in the mix while the original will not, this is due to the hardware output amp section and the 32Khz sampling limit NOT replicated in the new software version :(

[@1st2mind]

gzaq it just sounds cleaner. Nothing you can’t fix with a little processing in your DAW.

[@st0rmchild]

Nope. Exactly the same.

[@808music3]

a synth is a computer module. these days no need to purchase a expensive synth.

[@tsukawan]

この動画よく考えたらm1の音と声がきれいにはいいってて関係ないところでびっくりしたw

[@brhodes0]

'Beta ver.' 😹

[@giannirsc]

mmmmhhh....the Real M1 has a dirty sound...I prefer the sound in hardware version.

[@1st2mind]

giannirsc that’s probably the aging analog parts as mentioned in the video. You just run it through for example Retro Color 20 to make it sound like it’s a close to 30 year old synth.

[@TiagoFerreira-zj8tg]

Oi boa noite cegei tiago ferreira

[@Abosaharyourdj]

why all this thing,,,,dude,,

[@LordCritish]

The original M1 just once again proves that hardware is superior. Even with a 1:1 software emulation, there's still all the physical electronics, the DAC, etc.that responds to the environment, temperature, humidity, etc. in ever so small amounts but it all influences the sound, even in a 'stable' instrument like a synthesiser. Software can never be as authentic as the hardware it emulates.

[@c4rlosraven]

Again with that "hardware is superior" bullshit, you don't even know how to spell Synthesizer. Learn shit first. The software is powerful,clear,the same as the original synth. Stop with the bullshit.

[@tristanpantano3248]

sys2074 ..... Are you dense? The Korg M1 is a digital synthesizer. The quality of an emulation is entirely dependent on how well the new software is coded to match the old software. "there's still all the physical electronics, the DAC, etc." ... Tell me, how do you think an iPad functions, or outputs sound? Do you think it travels through the magic modern technology bus of 'not as good as hardware' output? You do realize that be it an iPad, or a computer, or a portable music listening device, it has to have a DAC, right? The stability you speak of is something pertinent to *analog* gear, which the Korg M1 isn't. Analog vs. Digital is a whole different can of worms, but claiming that a digital piece of hardware is somehow more susceptible to temperature fluctuations and cosmic woo magic than an iPad (which is itself a *digital piece of hardware*) is outright stupid.

[@narekmusic]

Carl Robert only because she misspelled something doesn't mean she is wrong

[@narekmusic]

Tristan Pantano You are so wrong. It's not all about the software even if it's digital. The Electronics used to produce the sounds are involved. The D/A converters...these processors are not the regular processors used in your computer! Those are specially manufactured to do a certain task. "there's still all the physical electronics, the DAC, etc." "... Tell me, how do you think an iPad functions, or outputs sound?" Yes the iPad functions the same way but doesn't have the same characteristics. If you can't hear the difference even in this video (which is only a mp3 version, not even a wave file) then you should think twice before criticizing others. I've worked with a lot of companies trying to recreate "close" models of old synthesizers like the roland d-50, yamaha dx7 etc. Ask anyone you want who is a pro in this business and they will confirm what I said. As for now (6/22/2015) there is NO software that can come even close to the real hardware (and it doesn't matter if the hardware is digital or analog)! This is fact.

[@emilshere]

The software emulation has gotten to the point where it is almost identical.

[@enricolongo242]

Original M1 is much better! Its like the nature itself and iM1 is like a photo of nature.

[@tonystephen6312]

I think that's true of all soft synths when they do old synths. This doesn't sound too bad over the Tube but when i get it on my iPad?

[@st0rmchild]

Nope. Exactly the same.

[@qwertyuiopasdgjklzxcvbnm]

que no vale ni 3 pehetas

[@blair6383]

3pianoskillz5me

[@qwertyuiopasdgjklzxcvbnm]

ponano

[@MatthewMouras]

Always disliked the sound of the M1. Reminds me of all the atrocious music of the late 80s and early 90s.

[@benjaminmarquezmusic]

they mighty have the same sounds, but for some reason the original M1's sound has more body and sounds more fuller, but the iM1 sounds more clear, and plus is more convenient.

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

they mighty have the same sounds, but for some reason the original M1's sound has more body and sounds more fuller, but the iM1 sounds more clear, and plus is more convenient.

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

they mighty have the same sounds, but for some reason the original M1's sound has more body and sounds more fuller, but the iM1 sounds more clear, and plus is more convenient.