Korg M1 - Gear Chat 04

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[@eaglechildkeys]

32 years after and still sounds amazing and thicker than many nowadays synths. Love my M1.

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

This was quite a popular keyboard jn Jamaica in the early 90s. Alot of live dance hall performances/ soundclashes in particular had one on stage.

[@Rhythmlabstudio]

Guys, it's the great series, please don't stop! It's like a synth geek documentary, love it, love it so hard! Please continue, I bagging you! :) This kind of content are extremely rare on KZbin, and again, we all really appreciate what you are doing.

[@BrianFields]

Still have my M1R from back in the day. Love it.

[@herlonrobson]

I have the rack version, since 89... i just love it. I'm a korg addicted. I have: poly 800 mk2, 707, microKORG, microX, triton LE, wavestation, etc. But i just love my M1R. Great episode.

[@DorinelMusic]

I love M1 design! Legendary. simple, elegant, no longer making flaps out of passion

[@DavidBoura]

Thank you for the added top camera view, great revival video again!

[@ferenclucas2842]

had mine since new in 88. just the m1 sounds if thats all i had now i would have been tired of them, but 2 years after i bought it i bought the ex expansion for it (all T1 sounds added) that makes all the difference for this keyboard and makes it a total keeper

[@alanwolverine346]

I really enjoy designing interesting sounds out of its PCM, DWGS , and digitized analog waveforms. Granted, it's not real Analog or FM synth, but lots of time you can get pretty close, and that speaks for its versatility!

[@Adsrsounds]

😎

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

Always loved electronic music... ALWAYS. I remember watching videos and commercials, at the age of 7 to 8 years old and seeing the letters... KORG M1. I always saw this synthesizer. All I knew is whatever that beautiful black box is... it must be some type of powerhouse.

[@brynhendry2899]

The vst is a lot brighter but I think a small amount of saturation and a shelving filter will make it sound more authentic

[@amonster8mymother]

I remember when this came out and I had saved $2000. And a friend said to me why don't you get this? Or a car? I bought a car instead. The car lasted about three years, and I bought an M1 a few years ago for about $400...still running. :)

[@rblakecoleman]

Fantastic demo guys - Really appreciated things like the magazines and historical context, and the KLC:DE plugin comparison. I've seen loads of M1 videos and still got a ton out of this. Great job.

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

I have a M1REX , T2EX & T3 Plus I have the iM1 and the software version on my computer with the Legacy series Till this very day I'm still amazed at the technology inside the M1 more than any other workstation or synthesizer Since I have the T-Series if I ever gig out with them I can instantly turn the T3 into a M1 and use the T2 as a standard regular T series workstation Every time that I am traveling on a plane train or bus I always use my iPad version iM1 and my Korg MicroKey Air 61 it comes in real handy especially when you're out of state and you can't take this little keyboard and your iPad with you anywhere you go

[@madness8556]

I absolutely loved using my T3EX for over 25 years and milked everything I could from its limited 16 note polyphony, low resolution 8 track sequencer and 2 fx processors. It's everything that the M1 should have been with the extra 4mb of much improved acoustic and drum waveforms. I really liked the T series piano and EP samples as well as the warmer strings and choirs.

[@GregoryDumont2]

I wanted one quite badly back in the day. The M1 and the D50. Now I have them both as plugins.

[@jwillis35]

Great stuff! Thanks for the walk back in time. The Korg M1 was a beast for its' time. No doubt. It was the perfect convergence of technology in a synth and needs in the marketplace. I, like most people, love a good analog board. Nothing like it. And the hybrid analog/digital boards of the early to mid 80s were nice too. But the Korg M1 was a dream for live keyboard players who needed bread-and-butter sounds for gigs. It was portable yet well made. For studio guys it let you write songs, sketch out ideas, works with effects. In fact the sequencer was highly usable and even had loop-based pattern recording. Those patterns could then be inserted into your sequences. It worked well with computers and MIDI, and it came with the ability to expand the sounds. It was also a highly programmable synth. It just had a lot of features that fit a lot of needs. When you consider the times (1988 - 1995) it's no wonder it became the all-time greatest selling synth.

[@IzzyRock]

great vid....you are right...when i heard the Demo... i was like , give me the rack version to this NOW! ...bought the M1R back in '89!

[@angelh1743]

I remember Guitar Center told me there was a back order on the M1. That it would take 6 to 9 months before they could get anymore in 1989. It took them 10 months get one and it sold within an hour. So you just had to wait to see if they would get anymore and you could not buy one ahead of time back in those days. Number one iconic synthesizer of all time. Then Yamaha DX7, Roland D50, Roland Juno 60, etc.

[@silentstormstudios]

Looking back, I can't figure why I ever sold my M1. Must have needed the money at some point, but man I wish I had kept it!

[@pascalvanelstlande6954]

I have one for sale. need it?

[@Sky-on2cy]

I got one on FB for 20 bucks, shit you not. Just needed the battery and reload on the presets

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Great synth or "ROMPLER" for those holier than thou. And that unique rounded-off back made it stand out and made you want to touch it

[@sutroband]

I love my M1! Been using it to make house music since the early 90's. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@therobyouknowtv]

Keep enjoying, with the waverex writable pcm card for m1 for synthastix you can add your own sounds or new ready made ones like 909 kit. No incentive affiliation or referral benefit from me just want to share the news on this amazing invention. I'm a fully paid up waverex and m1 owner.

[@muzixco]

Fun episode guys, as an MV-8800 owner, I am looking forward to the next episode. Peace!

[@tadpoleontheweb]

I lusted after the M1 for so long that by the time I could afford one, Korg had already released the T series. The T series was essentially the guts of the M1 but with more memory, more samples, a larger display and a floppy drive. So I bought the T3 and was floored by how great it sounded. After years with a Yamaha DX27 (not the DX7) with its mono output and lack of velocity, the T3 made me feel like I could do anything. Korg ruled the 90s.

[@derbax2529]

I really like gear chat I wish they would bring it back

[@mkultrapolis]

thank you guys, I really enjoy all theses episode, it's unique on YT (strangely), please continue to visit all this ''legend'' stuff

[@pascalvanelstlande6954]

I m lucky to own the M1. Found it recently in nearly mint condition. it sound mutch better than the vst version. It more like you say 3D. Now I use it as master sound when I need piano. I Hooked a Studiologic VKM 72 to it with fatar keybed. The best piano feel I ever had. better than some newer electronic pianokeybeds.

[@StefanoLanzavecchia]

I got my M1 in '89 or '90. And, today I still use it as my main master keyboard: excellent keybed, though it's almost impossible to make it produce MIDI velocities above 120. In the 90s I had occasions where I had to carry the M1 around in a flight case: it was heavy!

[@DavidBoura]

I've seen (and touched, smelled) it in a shop last year, i was impressed by the object. I'm advicing a friend to buy it for House, or even just as a piano controller just for the keyboard quality, for the cheap price (around 150 second hand).

[@peterpawinski4914]

David Boura $150? Take it! Wish I could find them that cheap here. The M1 was my first and main keyboard. I left it behind many years ago when moving, and I'm eventually going to pick one up again, as it has my favorite feel of an unweighted keyboard. It could be because I'm so used to it, but I just love the way it feels. I don't like most of the factory sounds these days, and that house piano drives me nuts, but as a controller, it's worth $200-$300 to me. And really easy to use sequencer, too! Lots of fun.

[@DavidBoura]

Peter Pawinski: i've just checked, nowadays it's more around 200 to 300 second hand, here in France. And i talk euros ^^

[@pulykamell]

That's an extremely good price. I looked around eBay here in the US, and it's about $500-$600. (So about 475 Euro - 570 Euro.) Go for it!

[@issiewizzie]

wow love the second demo ... oh memories of spending hrs at the keyboard shop

[@issiewizzie]

Helia Vox yap ...lol same here. I think after the M1 and the Roland jp800 or was it Jx ... I just lost interest in synths ... till 2015

[@Petsublak]

Brilliant! Straight talking and informative! Always wanted a Korg M1, finally could afford one. It's what comes out that counts, love it 👍

[@trumpettech456]

I have that issue of EM magazine. I did later purchase a D20 that year.

[@cybernet3000]

There's an M1 app for the Nintendo 3DS, of all things. It's not nearly as full featured as the full Legacy software VST but it's still pretty neat.

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Great talking... M1 really made a history. Its the grandfather of our kronos

[@BasedFrequency]

sweet finally a video on my baby the m1 ♥ its beyond beautiful and i love the DAC's on it. Oh and that amazing keybed(tho it was pretty common one, same as in dx7 :p)

[@FIXTREME]

"Boy, I bet they regret that" I don't see why, I could have just a rack full of M1R's and some eBay roll up keyboard/drums & make modern music to this day

[@alexey7459]

Awesome video guys! Whenever I hear or see the M1 I think of the Queen album The Show Must Go On. Really nice sounds!!

[@musicaldracula2017]

The most iconic workstation Korg has ever unleashed to POP music market...

[@ozb8337]

Ohh yea baby! I STILL have my M1 and use it as a MIDI controller. I no longer have the sounds loaded into it because the battery died at one point, but I have them al in my DAW through the M1 Plugin. Remember all those PCM cards we use to have to buy for $100 each -- they are all now in the Korg Plugin -- BASTARDS!

[@jorgeguevara9860]

you find them on eBay buddy the card of the presets is called "pcm-00"

[@wurlybird9]

You can download the presets here. www.korg.com/us/support/download/software/1/139/3374/

[@ozb8337]

karlz97 MIDI to USB cable.

[@ArcadeFM90]

For beginners, where can we find tutorial videos on the M1? I have a copy of the original manuals but I’m so confused and I can’t find any videos online on how to program it

[@patrickellis1981]

When I hear Jodeci’s first cd Forever My Lady- I hear this board!!!!

[@digitalcat303]

Love seeing those old Keyboard mags! Still have the one with the M1 review.

[@albertwubs5932]

I still have all the keyboard floppy records! I also just picked up an M1 for 250 bucks!

[@Miicrowahvei]

Very enjoyable chat and loooovely synth/workstation!

[@drydessert4198]

Roland JV + XV series. JV-80, -880, -1080, -2080, XV-3080, -5080.

[@DavidBoura]

XP80

[@drydessert4198]

Yes, the XP models belong to the same family. However the 1080 and 2080 were particularly involved in countless music productions.

[@dvamateur]

XV-88, I quite like that. Very unique weighted keyboard feel. Looks beautiful, too.

[@djandreezer]

Enjoy all of your synth talks. Please, please do an episode covering the Roland V-Synth, especially as it seems you have a personal connection to it.

[@Franz134L]

Amazing video, Hope that even more exciting instruments are on the way!

[@naoyukisasanami]

Yeah me too SOLD by the demo, i was about to buy SQ-80 or D-50

[@therobyouknowtv]

The waverex refill pcm card from synthastix enables adding new samples to a real m1. No hardware mod. Plug the waverex card into a mac or pc via usb, use their app to load in your samples and structure as m1 multisounds for musical notes or percussion. Or upload a ready made sample set, e.g. 909 drum kit from their site. Then plug the waverex card into the pcm card slot at the back of the m1. Switch on the m1, go into edit program and select the pcm sound from the card for that program. The m1 with the waverex card can be used standalone without a pc or mac attached just like with any other pcm card. If you want to put other sounds on the waverex you can delete the previous sounds on it and put these by connecting it back to a mac or pc and using their app. So the waverex is behaving like a sd card in the shape of a pcm card physical form factor. There's a limit to how many samples can be on it presumably due to limit to how much memory the m1 can address. But this is an amazing invention to be able to your own samples. Inside the waverex is a arm based embedded computer/microcontroller with flash memory and all this does the job of receiving samples via usb from the host computer and presenting them to the m1 via the physical pins in the slot. No affiliation no incentive or referral from me just a genuine fully purchased owner of waverex back in 2018/9 and an m1 for 30 years.

[@Stevaside]

Could you transfer the patches/files from the additional M1 cards of the 80's/90's (presuming they can be found online), onto the Waverex & then load those onto the M1?All I seem to see mentioned is loading PCM samples to it, what about actual M1 banks/patches from back in the day ??

[@therobyouknowtv]

@@Stevaside It's a great question and in theory yes because waverex is effectively writeable Korg M1 PCM sample card. And if there are image files of the Korg M1 PCM ROM cards online, then in theory such an image file could be loaded onto the waverex card. By image file, it's a term used in computing referring to an identical copy of an original physical storage medium. In reality, the waverex PC/mac based software - provided for writing samples onto the card - would need to understand the data structure and format of an image file of an original PCM card, to import them and then write them onto the waverex card. At the moment, the waverex software provides an editor to construct samples as Korg M1 multisounds to be written onto the card. Such construction information can be saved as files. I don't know if the waverex editor can import a PCM card ROM image. The answer could be on the waverex site and the manual documentation available there. If not, then contact waverex via their site or via their Facebook page, which has been responsive in the past. It's a great idea and one I considered but wondered about copyright but it's over 30 years since the M1 was launched and I might doubt there is much commercial interest to enforce it, apart from the software based Korg M1 virtual emulations continuing to be on sale. In meantime, the worst case and most realistic approach would be to build a PCM card setup in the waverex editor manually if access to the samples but this might be painstaking and exact like for like with the original PCM might not be guaranteed if going on guesswork, unless there's written info about the PCM cards as well getting hold of the original samples - that could be challenging. Still a potentially rewarding exercise creating a new PCM card on the waverex, something not possible before. 2 further things to consider: The Waverex card would only have capacity for one PCM card at a time, because it follows the original spec. Secondly, what might be the official standard of PCM card ROM images be? And would there be documentation on the structure? On that 2nd point, if that were known and the waverex editor file format known (if waverex publish the format), then one could write their own utility to convert image files to waverex editor files. Another route with such a utility or editing in waverex editor is to reverse engineer PC/mac virtual Korg M1 software because I think that includes original PCM cards in virtual form.

[@therobyouknowtv]

@@Stevaside and, apart from the PCM card, accompanying it is the separate patch card counterpart. I have a couple of such original card pairs myself. The patch side of it is potentially a much more simpler affair because the patch data can be loaded and saved to the M1 via MIDI sysex commands. Myself I bought a standard Korg M1 RAM patch card off a well known marketplace site. They are slightly rare and like the M1 itself require a button battery power the memory to retain the data, as flash memory wasn't mature, abundant or cheap in any case back then. I got this card to create patches on it, using the PCM data on the waverex PCM card. I wanted to keep that work separate and instead of editing patches in the M1s built in memory - I wanted to keep these as per factory set. Waverex once also suggested making a modern patch card that doesnt require a battery, when I asked. Watch this space! With regard to the sysex patch dump and receive commands, worth checking if they support the patch card as a location to read write from to as well as M1 internal memory. One would also need to find the patch card data as well as the PCM card data. Closest bet on this that I can think of is to reverse engineer the virtual M1 software.

[@Mrmre]

great show

[@0e0]

I Think you can make the software m1 sound close enough like the hardware m1 with some EQ

[@spellerlittlewing]

I still love it the sound is great

[@MarshalArnold]

So, just subbed to the channel for this Gear Chat show. Keep um coming!

[@Afritunez]

finally new episode

[@issiewizzie]

ahhh keyboard magazine ...wow seems like yesterday

[@0e0]

Kawai K4 had resonance in 1989. (i love that keyboard)

[@jimstout]

Yes! Your are totally correct! I forgot about the K4. It does have a digital resonate filter. The K4 is a dirty sounding 16bit instrument that I do love. Thank you for reminding me!

[@madness8556]

The K4 did offer a lot of synth for the money.

[@BluePlanetMedia]

Thanks for sharing. Like this format and style of video

[@amonster8mymother]

Yea people USED to think that synthesizers were for making the sounds of other instruments. The M1 was usually the instrument they identified as for making the sounds of other instruments.

[@jcsfx710]

Hyper famous sound song ever recorded with the M1? Vogue... Madonna... number one single, she still plays it at concerts... Piano 16'...

[@paul-yy5qf]

the vst is brighter and possibly more compressed, you might be able to get around the brightness to get it more faithful though. I think the exact same samples were used but in the older hardware you probably had a lower fidelity? that might explain some of the differences in sound.

[@InstallaFriend]

11:21 Jim does the Prince pout after mentioning him for quite a long time

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

Do the Ensoniq ASR-10

[@BJMifsud]

So keen to hear about the MPC killer!

[@greglees4011]

Thanks for your respect of older gear instead of just the "latest and greatest". Could you also give some insight on the Roland Fantom X? I own a couple and I'm a huuuuge fan of this piece!

[@NN-rs1ny]

Hey guys i love this kind of stuff you should get some composers and sound designers and talk about the gear that would be awsome

[@looneyburgmusic]

No the M1 is not the "highest" selling synth. Not only has Korg never confirmed the M1 sales numbers, but also Korg themselves said that both the Triton and the Microkorg outsold the M1....

[@mrdali67]

Gotta love this old school stuff. I totally agree an the part of that most people were blown away about the multisamples of the M1. And the story about the demo is so spot on. I remember when I baught mine we used to laugh at it, that the salesman didn't have be able to play a key. He just had to play the demo to sell one of these. In the video I kinda missed the story that Korg stole many of their sounds (especially if you look at the T-series) from Fairlight libraries. on the T-3 there is some vocal samplets "Tee" that was clearly taken from the Fairlight (used on JMJ Zoolok album - Ethnicolor). Also, even it would be called a "cheazy" as best by todays standard .. these samples are only a small upgrade from the 8bit D50 sounds to 12bit. The M-1 basically derives most of its sounds from the Korg S-1 sampler wich was never really popular. You can import S-1 sample disks directly into a Korg T3 that has the sample memory option installed. But that the Piano 1's 3 12bit samples could even somewhat sound like a real piano for 1984 standard that was pretty amazing. To me the M1 piano always sounded bad even some of the keys around the sample point sounded more real, Roland was still King with their RD 200, 250, 300 and 1000. Even they didn't sound just as real, it sound was more "alive". What sold this Keyboard was definetly for 1984 standard 2 very good Multi Effect DSP's. Same as it was the D-50's DSP that sold it compared to the DX-7. Even its much more than that, its not completely unfair that that the D-50 was called the DX-7 killer, and the M-1 was called the D-50 killer

[@jorgeguevara9860]

the latinos used the synth wisely

[@flower5185]

Loved these gear chat series. Would LOVE to see you guys cover the V-Synth sometime since Jim is so familiar with it. Any plans for more of these?

[@alanolotu1691]

How much is korg Kronos ?

[@savagelab3088]

Good show, dig the format.

[@dvamateur]

Great, so you guys covered FM synthesizers (D-50, M1) and FM synthesizer (DX7). Any plans to discuss an additive synthesizer? Kawai K5 is an amazing machine in this respect. Some other interesting synthesizers are Casio VZ-1, Yamaha VL1, and VP1. The VZ-1 uses a synthesis method called Interactive Phase Modulation (iPD). It's a very capable machine. It starts out with 8 basic waveforms (sine, 5 sawtooth variations and 2 noise). It has 8 modules similar to operators, which you can arrange in different layouts. It also has 8-stage envelopes like the CZ-series. It's sort of similar to the DX7, in a sense that DX7 actually uses phase modulation to implement FM concept. So, Casio had to work around with the VZ-1 not to infringe on Yamaha's exclusive FM patent at that time. But I digress... Let's not confuse implementation type with synthesis concepts, or we're going to get into analog vs. digital pointless debate. :) Now, Yamaha VL1 uses physical modeling of drivers and resonators to emulate reed and brass instruments, as well as some bowed instruments. And the the VP1 (ultra rare and ultra expensive) is a polyphonic physical modelling synthesizer that emulates stringed instruments. Aside from the above, there is also wavetable based synthesis (Ensoniq VFX), granular synthesis (don't know of a dedicated hardware machine for that, and it's questionable if granular is a synthesis at all, not just a recording manipulation technique like phrase loops, albeit on a very very fine level), DLM (Differential Loop Modulation - Roland D-70), and RCM (Realtime Convolution Modulation - Yamaha SY77/TG77 and SY99). V-Piano technology from Roland and Pianoteq software are also very interesting. And so is Roland's S/A synthesis in RD-1000, RS-PCM in U-20/D-70, and DI (Differential Interpolation) in W-30. I put all of these synthesis methods on equal level though. I try not to favoritize any. I think all of them are amazing, and useful. As far as vector synthesis (Korg Wavestation, Yamaha SY22/TG22 and SY35), wave sequencing (Korg Wavestation) and Linear Arithmetic (Roland D-series) even though they sort of imply additive synthesis (especially LA), I'd consider them more of audio mixing techniques applied on top of an underlying synthesis method (in this case subtractive), that can be both automated as in Wavestation's vector envelope, or can be used in real time. In fact, the D-50 joystick allows you to do vector synthesis, albeit it is only manual and performance oriented. There's no envelope or any kind of automation for the D-50's joystick. Anyway, my point is that focusing on subtractive synthesis almost exclusively, as it is the case nowadays with vast majority of synthesizer players and enthusiasts, and then get a hint of FM here and there, I think is a bit limiting, to say the least. :)

[@ducav2]

To be picky, I might be wrong but I think I can hear another split around the e4 note (piano).

[@ARCSYS4049]

I didn't like either of the personalities, but i still feel i gathered some useful information.

[@SergioSanchez-uj7ei]

Are you guys going to to do an episode on the Korg 01/W?

[@dvamateur]

Okay, my favorite pieces of music gear are: DX7, TX816, RD-1000, D-50, FZ-1, FZ-10M, K5, DX7II, TX802, D-550, FZ-20M, M1, M1R, D-20, U-20, U-220, P-330, W-30, S1000, VZ-1, VZ-10M, SY77, TG77, D-70, Wavestation, Wavestation A/D, S-770, S-750, S1100, SP-700, T3, T2, SY99, JD-800, JD-990, VL1, VP1, JV-80, JV-1080, JV-2080, A3000, XV-88, XV-3080, and XV-5080, MIDI controllers like the KX76, KX88, KX5, A-50, and A-80, R-8 drum machine, MC-500 sequencer, DPS-V4 multi-effects processor, and MDM-X4 multitrack MiniDisc recorder and pretty much any Sony or Matsushita Electric DAT machine. I also like one digital/analog hybrid: HT-6000. And I am a big fan of Atari ST/TT lines of computers, with MIDI sequencing software such as Dr.T's KCS, C-LAB Creator and Notator, Cubase Pro-24 and Cubase, and Passport Master Tracks Pro. You guys covered DX7, D-50, and M1 so far. Am I going to see the rest of my list reviewed in your video series?

[@theowels5773]

Interesting. What d'you mean by "slip pint" on the synth, where one sample starts and another begins?

[@theowels5773]

I say synth its actually more of a rompler isn't it?

[@gegelso]

As teclas deste teclado são duráveis, não estas borrachas que se perdem hj em dia...

[@maus3454]

The 90s hardware version of Native Instruments Kontakt engine

[@Voluminum]

I loved this video!

[@amterial3735]

Love Gear Chat! How about the Ensoniq Mirage? Maybe samplers are a bit off topic, though when Jim mentioned retail impact of the M1 it made me recall that the Mirage had a big impact on bringing sampling to the masses.

[@amterial3735]

Ha! You mention the Mirage around 14:00.

[@waingro82]

Can you guys do a review on the amazing Roland JV-80 MTS

[@jamespilcher5287]

Great stuff

[@klinkske]

i would love to see some use of the seq in this

[@ChristianBurrola]

Can you guys do a gear chat on the Linn Drum and related drum machines?

[@LezipoaLezipoa]

can you get me to put it on the internet through the keyboard to export the information inside those MSC cards not those feeling I'm talking about those others you have so I can import it into my Korg M1 keyboard because I don't have the cards physically I wanted to import them. I'm not referring to feeling I'm talking about the other cards. please.

[@dvamateur]

Very nice keyboard instrument. Although once I saw the SY77 in person and a girl playing Bach on it, the M1/T3 seemed like old news. Then the D-70 had sounds that none of these could do. Then the JD-800. Another wow factor looker. Then the SY99. Those were greatest times in the world. When I see Reface in music store today, I really question people's tastes.

[@madness8556]

I checked out both the SY77 and D70 at the time and technically they were both more powerful synthesisers with better digital resonant filters. However I still preferred the T series sound and much better user interface. The SY77 was replaced by the SY99 with vastly improved fx processors and the ability to load your own samples. The D70 was soon replaced by the JV and XP series.

[@dvamateur]

​@@madness8556 To me, the D-70 is magic. Developed from the U-20, with added multimode filers and DLM (sort of like a "granular synthesis" variable sample readout and loop manipulation) makes the D-70 sound like nothing else to this day. The leads (programs 51 an 52) are absolutely stunning, the DLM basses do Moog bass simulations particularly well, and all kind of samples and effects heavily used on Michael Jackson's Dangerous album sound new and fresh still. Also, there's a patch on the PN-D70-01 ROM card that makes the filters sound like magma bubbles when controlled with the sliders, that's just something I haven't heard anywhere else. Then the PN-D70-03 and SN-SPLA-03 card set provides some of the JD-800 sounds. It is all great stuff. And the SY77 with the couple of the JSPA ROM cards sounds like an Oberheim synthesizer. But yeah, Korg's patch programming is legendary. I have an M3R with the Organ card set, I mean, I can't imagine how could anyone need anything else for organ sounds. It's absolutely stunning. But actually, in terms of synthesis, the Casio VZ-1 beats all of the above. My all time favorite analogy synthesizer style patch comes from the VZ-1. There's only only instrument that I still need to try, the Kawai K5. Theoretically, the K5 should best all above synthesizers, but I haven't been lucky enough to find a K5 in decent enough condition to buy it. So, the K5 remains a dream synthesizer to me to this day. The Yamaha VL1 and VP1 I will never be able to afford, of course.

[@madness8556]

@@dvamateur the Casio VZ1 was sadly overlooked in its day, as was the Kawai K5. I did own a Kawai K5000S for a few years and that was a fabulous synth.

[@dvamateur]

@@madness8556 Well, times are good again. Roland Fantom 8 is desirable, and so is Jupiter-X. Korg Nautilus is nice. And if someone wants analog, there's Sequential and Moog. In fact, times have never been better as far as electronic keyboard instruments are concerned.

[@eddieloius4592]

Des'ree - You gotta be - That strong Guitar patch, with Piano 16'

[@Madison-ut6bz]

is there a video on youtube of the Korg M1 Flexi-Disc promo?

[@AT-eh2eo]

Is the korg triton old enough to be on this show??? Haha great show guys

[@vh9network]

It was manufactured from 1988-1995

[@jimbeveridge5185]

Hi at 14;18 Jim mentions and shows a Roland W30 . I’ve just acquired one of these from a English church sale . Anyone know where I can find our more about its heritage . I’ve had a look on the web and cannot find much info. Thanks

[@dutchmenneer3289]

What about the Roland Super JV-1080

[@Madison-ut6bz]

are you guys gonna do one about the Akai MPCs?

[@madness8556]

The Q1 was a sophisticated hardware sequencer whereas the S1 added the sampler and drum pads to the Q1. Yep they were vapourware. The S3 was a massive fail for Korg and Keyboard Magazine itself gave it a negative review. The T Series which came out in 1989 were seen as being the M1 on steroids, but they were too expensive and didn't sell like the M1 did. The 01W series which came out in 1991 were the next big thing and they were priced much better than the T series and ended up being very successful for Korg. I was a massive fan of Korg instruments owing a T3EX for over 25 years as well as 01WFD, Trinity Plus, Fully expended Triton Classic with MOSS board, Z1EX, Wavestation AD, Wavestation SR, X5D, DW8000, DDM110 and TR Rack.

[@ludovicBerquin]

wow, great tutorial! I am happy I discovered who did this amazing piano on the fantom X! love it, to me this is the best piano roland did come up with. even though it has only for 4 layers of velocity and blablabla. I really had a great time with it and kept it until now. thanks for this tutorial. Makes me want an M1 now !

[@FIXTREME]

... Roland?

[@pepinillosazucarados6743]

WHATS THE SECRET BEHIND THE M1 HOUSE PIANO HOW DID THEY MAKE IT SO STABBY !!!

[@Madison-ut6bz]

so it was the first sythn - piano, that could satisfy, in the truest sense a synthetic-piano.

[@Dailabsynth1]

4:27 Ха-ха, самое начало шоу "Поле чудес" первой половины 90х =)) (Светлая память В.Листьеву)

[@bevolkisch4628]

honestly the demo and the horns sound bad to me. But the piano and organs sound very good. the software version sounded like crap compared to hardware as usual, it was way too bright and brittle sounding on the organs and pianos at least.

[@mkultrapolis]

JP-8000, Wavestation :)

[@juanvaldez1379]

Hi this is Juan valdez from Laredo texas, do u know where i can find one pls, I've been trying to buy one if u can help me it would be awesome and for how i would be paying for it once again thanks, if u can help me

[@robertsyrett1992]

Why did you guys stop?