Vintage
Synth Rescue Kit: Korg M1 Series CD-ROM for Macintosh & PC
Includes: 13,000+ Patches & Combinations / Manuals / Software
for M1, M1R, M1 Plus, M1ex, M1Rex, T1, T2, T3, T1ex, T2ex, T3ex
Also supports Korg Legacy Collection Digital Edition
- giving you many sounds Korg doesn't!
The Korg M1 series was the most popular synthesizer on the planet because it was easy to use, attractive, and had the best sounds. As many folks have moved on to other, newer keyboards, rackmounts, and virtual synths, now is a great time to get great profesional vintage gear for a lot less money. So where are the cool sounds?
I have compiled over 270 sysex files containing over 13,000 patches and combinations for the M1 series synthesizers, including: M1, M1R, T1, T2, T3, M1Rex, M1 Plus, T1ex, T2ex, T3ex. I have also packed in Sysex editor/librarians for Macintosh and PC to help you organize all these sounds into usable banks. As an added bonus, I've transferred all the patches into a huge Emagic SoundDiver library which works on Mac & PC that will makes it quite easy for finding just the right sound. There's even some sysex files to set up General MIDI on your M1, which did not become a standard until several years after the M1 was released.
You will also find a ton of useful and relevant information for people who own synthesizers from the M1's family. For instance, we have the manuals for the M1, M1 Plus and EX upgrade, battery changing information, keyside reference chart, an M1 clinic, patch restore information, how to set up panning, bank lists, and more. I built a self-contained Patch Listings database to keep track of patch names and categories. Plus I've included several MP3's I recorded in ProTools which contain the demo sequences from many of the expansion cards so you know if they're worth tracking down.
All files shipped to you on CD-ROM that is compatible with both Macintosh & Windows PCs. This would make a wonderful addition to anyone who owns an M1-class synthesizer. Breathe more life into your vintage Korg by using the files on this cd!
[This disc has been double-checked, and does *NOT* contain copyrighted patches from other commercial developers.]
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FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions - taken from real emails I have received):
Q) Do I get a free synthesizer along with this cd?
A) NO! This is just a CD with program data for this model synthesizer.
But since most people buy a new synth to get new sounds, you can pump
more life into your vintage gear by purchasing the collection of sound
data that is available on this cd. Installing these sounds is like buying
a brand new synth -- you will be impressed.
Q) How do
I get these sounds into my (other make) synthesizer?
A) It cannot be done! This program data will only work for the models
specified above. Think of a synth as a computer -- it will only run the
programs that are made for it.
Q) You just
grabbed this stuff from the internet. Anyone could do that!
A) Actually, that's not the case on this disc -- I've put stuff on here
that is available No Place Else, including sounds, how-to articles, and
databases of patch names. I've even bought discs from my "competitors"
to make certain that mine are miles ahead of what they sell. If you were
to try this yourself, be prepared to spend hundreds of hours tracking
down this stuff. Many of the pdf's are files that I made myself at a cost
of time and money to buy photocopied manuals and such. And I've tossed
out a bunch of Sysex files that did not work. Plus, I've got a vast array
of software tools that helped in the development of this cd. Save yourself
the time and money, and just buy my disc already. It's under $20!
Q) Do you
have demos that we can hear?
A) This disc contains an MP3 showing off the M1's factory patches. We
may put together more MP3's featuring different sounds at a later date.
Q) How do
I get this to work on my computer?
A) Unlike my "competitors", this disc includes a "How to
use SoundDiver" tutorial, complete with photos and screenshots. More
tutorials are planned for future versions, and will be available for download
from my website if you are a registered user.
Q) Your disc
Rocks! I spent hundreds of dollars on commercial patches that aren't as
good.
A) Thanks. I didn't get a high thumbs-up rating on Ebay by just waiting
for success to happen. Sieze the day? Nope, Carpe discum! *seize the disc*
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