The analog monophonic synthesizer with the potential for patching that went on sale in 1978: the MS-20.
The entirety of the MS-20 is reproduced with its two oscillators (which can be ring-modulated), high-pass/low-pass self-oscillating filters with unique distortion, and a patch section with an external signal processor that can accommodate external audio input.
The programmable 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1981: Polysix.
Everything from Polysix has been completely reproduced: the 1VCO (with sub-oscillator) /1VCF/1VCA/1EG configuration which enables a choice of SAW/PW/PWM waveforms, the chorus/phase/ensemble effects, and performance functions such as chord memory, arpeggiator, and unison.
The four-VCO monophonic/polyphonic synthesizer that went on sale in 1981 and was considered the culmination of Korg’s experience building analog synthesizers: Mono/Poly.
All of the Mono/Poly’s multi-colored features have been completely reproduced: its programming structure featuring four VCOs, each providing adjustable pitch, waveform, octave, and level, together with one VCF, one VCA, two EGs, and two MGs; advanced Chord Memory and Arpeggiator functions; and the Synchro and Cross Modulation functions which can create revolutionary tonal effects.
The first workstation synthesizer, released in 1988, which defined the sound of the late ’80s and early ’90s: M1.
Along with its innovative “workstation” concept, the M1’s “AI” (Advanced Integrated) synthesis system used PCM waveforms and digital effects to deliver fully complete program and combination sounds. As a pioneer of PCM tone generation, it was notable not just for the reality of its sound, but also for the distinctive resonance and tonal character that demonstrated the high level of Korg’s voicing technology. Numerous sounds available only from the M1, most notable the famous “M1 Piano” sound, were taken up by musicians and producers around the world, and are still in use today.
The WAVESTATION synthesizer appeared in 1990 with its new “advanced vector synthesis system” which produced a new sound by combining and shifting between multiple complex waveforms.
The user could operate a joystick to “mix” or “morph” between four oscillators, or create a wave sequence by placing waveforms in a specific order to create rhythmic or melodic sequence patterns. In addition to these and other unique revolutionary features, the sound section has equipped all of WAVESTATION’s PCM, and the parameters of the delicate parts have been fully reproduced in the software by analyzing the circuit map of the original design.
MDE-X is equipped with 19 different effect programs carefully selected from KORG digital effects, including Compressor, Limiter, Overdrive, Equalizer (EQ), Talking Modulator, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Delay, and Reverb.
The KORG Collection is available as a free demo version* that offers all synthesis functions for free as a trial. Get a glimpse of the possibilities before buying.
*KORG ID account is required.
*There is no demo version of the ARP ODYSSEY and LegacyCell.
*The software can only be used for 20 minutes at a time.
*The ability to save edited programs is disabled.
We will soon be migrating our server to KORG ID and KORG Shop along with the partial termination of service of KORG USER NET. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to KORG Legacy Collection users. We request that you follow the instructions on the page below to complete the migration procedures. Using the coupon code which will be issued, you will be able to switch from the KORG Legacy Collection series to KORG Collection free of charge.
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