| Overview |
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| Synthesis Technology |
| EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) |
| MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) sound generator can be added by
installing the optional EXB-RADIAS |
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| Tone Generator |
| 256 Mbyte (when converted to 16-bit linear format) |
| 1,032 Multisamples |
| 1,606 Drum Samples |
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| Maximum Polyphony |
| 120 voices, 120 oscillators max, single mode |
| 60 voices, 120 oscillators max, double mode* |
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| * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings
such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading. |
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| Program Structure (EDS) |
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| Oscillator |
| OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double) |
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| Stereo multisamples are supported |
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| 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
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| Filters |
| Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) |
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| Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band
reject) |
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| Driver |
| Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost |
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| EQ |
| Three bands, with sweepable mid |
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| Modulation |
| For each voice: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp) |
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| Two LFOs |
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| Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp) |
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| Two AMS mixers |
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| Pitch EG |
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| Common LFO |
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| Two common key tracking generators |
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| Combination Structure |
| Up to sixteen timbres |
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| For each Timbre: keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade |
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| INT, OFF, EXT and EX2 MIDI status settings |
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| 3-band EQ with sweepable mid |
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| Pitch/Transpose |
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| Use OSC1, 2 or Both |
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| Force Osc Mode (PRG, MONO, LEGATO, POLY) |
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| Portamento and Bend range settings |
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| Controller filters |
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| Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function |
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| Drum Kit Structure |
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| Stereo and mono drum samples 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and
adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer) |
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| Exclusive keygroups |
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| Per key 3-band EQ, Drive, Lo Boost, filter and level offsets |
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| Sampling |
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| 16-bit, linear, 48 kHz mono/stereo sampling |
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| Resampling available (Open Sampling System) |
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| 64 Mbyte memory standard (expandable up to 320 Mbyte with EXB-M256 option)
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| Sampling time (RAM) |
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| RAM1 (64 Mbytes standard) allows up to approximately 11 minutes 39 seconds
of mono sampling or approximately 5 minutes 49 seconds of stereo sampling. 512
bytes are used by the system. |
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| RAM2 (256 Mbytes when the EXB-M256 is installed) allows up to approximately
46 minutes 36 seconds of mono sampling or approximately 23 minutes 18 seconds
of stereo sampling. |
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| RAM1+RAM2 (Total 320 Mbytes) allows up to approximately 58 minutes 15
seconds of mono sampling or approximately 29 minutes 7 seconds of stereo
sampling. (Continuous sampling across RAM1 and RAM2 is not possible.) |
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| Sampling time (MEDIA) |
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| Maximum sampling time to a USB storage device is a maximum of approximately
80 minutes for one sample file, for either mono or stereo. This occupies
approximately 440 Mbytes for mono, or 879 Mbytes for stereo. |
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| 1,000 Multisamples, 4,000 Samples, 128 indexes per sample |
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| Supports Korg format, AIFF, WAV, AKAI S1000/S3000 (with advanced Program
conversion), SoundFont 2.0 reading |
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| Sample directly from audio CDs (CD-DA) |
| Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other editing features |
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| Effects |
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| 5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out), 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out), 1 Total
Effect (stereo in/out) are available simultaneously |
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| 2 effect control busses, 2 effect common LFOs |
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| 170 types (can be used for Insert/Master/Total.) Note: double-size effects
cannot be used as a Total effect. |
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| Effects Presets: Up to 32 per Effect |
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| AUX bus: Two internal buses for sampling and routing audio to the
EXB-RADIAS |
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| 3-band Track EQ (High, low, and sweepable mid band) Per Program in Program
Mode, per Timbre in Combination mode (16 total), and per Track in Sequencer
mode (16 total) |
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| X-Y control |
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| X-Y MODE |
| The TouchView display can be used as an X-Y controller. Hold function
provided. |
| X–Y MOTION function |
| X–Y Control finger movements can be recorded in realtime, and
memorized for each Program, Combination, or Song. |
| Program mode |
| Oscillator volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be
controlled. |
| Combination, Sequencer modes |
| Timbre/track volume, synth parameters, and effect parameters can be
controlled. |
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| Sounds |
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| Programs |
| 1,664 user locations, 640 preloaded (512 EDS+128 RADIAS) (with
EXB-RADIAS option installed) |
| Combinations |
| 1,792 user locations, 384 preloaded |
| Drumkits |
| 144 user locations, 32 preloaded |
| GM |
| 256 GM2 programs, 9 GM2 drum kits |
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| Sequencer |
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| 16-track MIDI sequencer with 480 ppq resolution |
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| 128 Songs, 20 Cue Lists, 210,000 notes (max) |
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| Tempo: 40.00 – 300.00 BPM (1/100 resolution) |
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| 16 preset/16 user Template Songs |
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| 522 preset patterns, 100 user patterns (per Song) |
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| Cue List function: 20 cue lists, Songs can be arranged consecutively or
repeatedly in up to 99 steps, A cue list can be converted back into a song |
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| Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 available |
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| In-Track Sampling function |
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| Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a Program
or Combination into “record-ready” status |
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| RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) |
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| A set of 100 patterns are available per Song |
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| Drum Track |
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| 522 preset patterns/1,000 user patterns |
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| Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user
patterns |
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| Trigger Mode (Immediate, Wait for Keyboard), Sync (On, Off) and Zone (Key
and Velocity) settings can be specified. |
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| Program selection, 3-band EQ and effect bussing available |
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| KARMA |
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| One KARMA module available in Program Mode, four KARMA modules available in
Combination and Sequencer Modes, plus Master Control module |
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| 2,093 preset GEs (Generated Effect) |
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| Controllers: ON/OFF, LATCH, MODULE CONTROL, KARMA SLIDERS 1–8, KARMA
SWITCHES 1–8, KARMA SCENES 1/5–4/8 (8 scenes). |
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| KARMA Wave Sequence, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Auto RTC
(Realtime Control) Setup |
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| Controllers |
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| CONTROL ASSIGN |
| (T1–8, T9–16, INPUTS), REALTIME CONTROL, EXTERNAL, TONE
ADJUST, KARMA |
| Control Surface (8 sliders, 8 switches) |
| 8 Switches: |
| MIXER… PLAY/MUTE (SOLO) |
| REALTIME CONTROL=IFX1–5, MFX1, MFX2, TFX on/ off |
| EXTERNAL=External MIDI control* |
| TONE ADJUST=Control the Tone Adjust functions |
| KARMA=KARMA control |
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| 8 Sliders: |
| MIXER=Volume |
| REALTIME CONTROL=Realtime modulation |
| EXTERNAL=External MIDI control* |
| TONE ADJUST=Control the Tone Adjust functions |
| KARMA=KARMA control |
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| * In External mode, the eight sliders, eight switches, and eight pads can
be used as MIDI controllers, allowing you to control software synthesizers or
DAW software via CC settings. 128 setups can be stored (102 are preloaded).
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| 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads and chord triggers: |
| [KARMA ON/OFF] |
| [KARMA LATCH] |
| [CHORD ASSIGN] |
| [DRUM TRACK ON/OFF] |
| [PAD MODE] - selects velocity-sensitive or fixed-velocity operation |
| [KARMA MODULE CONTROL] |
| [RESET CONTROL] |
| X-Y Control (Display), Hold, Motion |
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| Media |
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| Load, Save, Utility, Make Audio CD, Play Audio CD |
| Data Filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data) |
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| CD-ROM/R/RW (UDF Format read/write), Record & Play audio CDs (CD-DA),
ISO9660 Level 1 |
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| WAVE file editing functionality |
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| CD-ROM/R/RW can be used when a commercially-available USB drive is
connected. |
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| Audio Outputs |
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| L/MONO, R - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced |
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| INDIVIDUAL-1, 2, 3, 4 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced |
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| Output Impedance: 1.1k Ohm stereo; 550 Ohms mono (L/Mono only), Nominal
Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu, Load Impedance: 10 k Ohms or
greater, Signal to noise ratio: 90 dBu (typical), Dynamic range: 91 dBu
(typical) |
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| S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz), S/P DIF IEC60958 EIAJCP-1201, provides
digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/Mono, R |
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| (Optional) EXB-FW - 6 channels, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sample rate, provides
digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/Mono, R and AUDIO
OUTPUT (INDIVIDUAL) 1–4 |
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| Headphones - 1/4" TRS (Stereo), Output Impedance: 33 Ohms, Maximum
Level: 32+ 32 mW @33 Ohms |
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| Audio Input |
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| 1, 2 - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced |
| (level switch (MIC/LINE), level knob) - Input Impedance: 10 k Ohms,
Headroom:12 dB, Input level range LINE: –29 dBu – +4 dBu or greater
(typical), |
| Input level range MIC: –54 dBu –17 dBu or greater (typical),
Source Impedance: 600 Ohms |
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| S/P DIF (optical 24-bit, 48 kHz) IEC60958 EIAJCP-1201 |
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| (Optional) EXB-FW - 2 channels, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sample rate |
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| Interface |
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| MIDI |
| IN, OUT, THRU |
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| Computer |
| 2 USB type A hi-speed connectors, supporting 480 Mbps (for storage devices)
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| USB type B connector (for MIDI interface, USB 2.0 supported) |
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| 2 FireWire ports (when EXB-FW (separately sold option) installed) |
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| Keyboard |
| TO KYBD (for connection to keyboard assembly unit) |
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| System Requirements |
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| Computer with the KORG USB-MIDI Driver |
| Windows |
| Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 2 or later
(MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), all editions of
Microsoft Windows Vista (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta
version), computer supports Windows XP/Vista with USB port (Intel USB Host
Controller recommended). |
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| Macintosh |
| Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X
10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported). |
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| Please use the latest Korg USB/MIDI driver. |
| M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor |
| Windows |
| Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2 or later, Intel
Pentium III/1 GHz or faster, 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger
recommended.) |
| After a Vista Compliant version of the application is released, we will
perform an operational check. |
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| Macintosh |
| Mac OS X 10.4 or later, G4/800 MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5
and/or Core Duo recommended), 512 Mbyte or larger memory (1 Gbyte or larger
recommended) |
| Computer with the EXB-FW |
| Windows |
| Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2, computer
supports Windows XP with Firewire port. |
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| Macintosh |
| Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Apple Macintosh with Firewire ports supports Mac OS
X 10.4 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported). |
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| Options |
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| EXB-FW |
| 2 in/6 out digital audio + MIDI FireWire Board |
| EXB-M256 |
| 256 Mbyte Sample Memory Expansion Board |
| EXB-RADIAS |
| 24-voice, 4-part multitimbral RADIAS Synthesizer Board |
| EX-USB-PCM series |
| PCM Expansion USB Memory devices |
| XVP-10 |
| EXP/VOL Pedal |
| EXP-2 |
| Foot Controller |
| DS-1H |
| Damper Pedal (supports half-damping) |
| PS-1 |
| Pedal Switch |
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| General |
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| Keyboard |
| 61-key, 73-key semi-weighted synth action (Korg’s new keyboard design)
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| 88-key weighted action (RH3: Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard with
4-zone graded action response) |
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| Controllers |
| Joystick, Ribbon Controller, [SW1], [SW2] |
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| Interface |
| TO MODULE (for connection to M3-M tone generator module) |
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| TO MODULE (second) (available on 73-key and 88-key) |
| Display |
| 5.7 inch color TouchView™ GUI, 320 x 240 dot, X–Y control
function |
| Control Inputs |
| Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch,
Assignable Pedal |
| Common specifications |
| Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10 k Ohms load |
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| THD+N: 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 k Ohms load (typical) |
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| Included Accessories |
| Three-Pronged IECC13 Power Cable |
| (Model D8B5518003B) |
| Owner’s Manual (M3 Operation Guide) |
| CD-ROM (M3 Parameter Guide (PDF) |
| Voice Name List (PDF) |
| KORG MIDI driver |
| M3 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions |
| Bracket (Module only) |
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| Dimensions |
| Module: |
| 26.50"(W) x 7.95"(D) x 3.23"(H) |
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| M3-61 and Module: |
| 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 4.76"(H) (module down) |
| 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 6.73"(H) (module up) |
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| M3-73 and Module: |
| 46.81” (W) x 14.60” (D) x 5.15” (H)(module down) |
| 46.81” (W) x 14.60” (D) x 8.14” (H)(module up) |
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| M3-88 and Module: |
| 56.10” (W) x 17.40” (D) x 5.15” (H)(module down) |
| 56.10” (W) x 17.40” (D) x 8.14” (H)(module up) |
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| Weight |
| M3-61: 14.1 kg/31.08 lbs |
| M3-73: 17.3 kg/38.14 lbs |
| M3-88:26.5 kg/ 58.42 lbs |
| Module: 10.58 lbs |
| Current Consumption |
| 35 Watts |
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