USB MIDI Driver

This is the latest USB MIDI driver, which is compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP, in both 32 and 64 bit configurations. This Mac driver is compatible with Intel/Mac. We always recommend that you use the latest driver.

PC Requirements
 Windows XP Home/Professional SP3
 Windows Vista SP2 (including 64-bit)
 Windows 7 SP1 (including 64-bit)
 Windows 8 (including 64-bit)

OS Requirements (Intel)
 Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Intel-Mac (32-bit or 64-bit) only

USB MIDI Driver

This is the latest USB MIDI driver, which is compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP, in both 32 and 64 bit configurations. This Mac driver is compatible with Intel/Mac. We always recommend that you use the latest driver.

PC Requirements
 Windows XP Home/Professional SP3
 Windows Vista SP2 (including 64-bit)
 Windows 7 SP1 (including 64-bit)
 Windows 8 (including 64-bit)

OS Requirements (Intel)
 Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later, Intel-Mac (32-bit or 64-bit) only

3/26/09  - EXB-FW Windows driver 1.1.0

The EXB-FW FireWire Expansion Board option provides 2 channels of digital audio Input and 6 channels of digital audio Output, in addition to FireWire MIDI for the Korg M3 Music/Workstation.

The EXB-FW allows you to use the Virtualized Hardware functionality. Virtualized Hardware is a feature that allows audio signals and MIDI messages from your M3 to device to be routed via a dedicated Korg editor running in your DAW software and sent to tracks in your host application, letting you use your M3 as though it were a plug-in software instrument.

Other applications include sampling into the M3 from your computer, processing computer-based audio through the M3's effects, and controlling your other plug-in instruments via the M3's many hardware controllers and unique KARMATM function.

System Requirements

M3 Operating System Version 1.10 or higher is required to use the EXB-FW.

Windows Computer:

• Computer

CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better

Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)

Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better

A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP

• Operating system

Microsoft Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later

PC: EXB-FW.zip

EXB-FW Manual
PDF: EXB_FW_M3_E.pdf

EXB-FW driver
The EXB-FW FireWire Expansion Board option provides 2 channels of digital audio Input and 6 channels of digital audio Output, in addition to FireWire MIDI for the Korg M3 Music/Workstation.

The EXB-FW allows you to use the Virtualized Hardware functionality. Virtualized Hardware is a feature that allows audio signals and MIDI messages from your M3 to device to be routed via a dedicated Korg editor running in your DAW software and sent to tracks in your host application, letting you use your M3 as though it were a plug-in software instrument.

Other applications include sampling into the M3 from your computer, processing computer-based audio through the M3's effects, and controlling your other plug-in instruments via the M3's many hardware controllers and unique KARMATM function.

System Requirements
M3 Operating System Version 1.10 or higher is required to use the EXB-FW.

Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP

• Operating system
Microsoft Windows Vista, XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later

Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is
recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X

• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later is required to use the EXB-FW

USB MIDI Driver
This is the latest USB MIDI driver. This Windows driver is compatible with Windows Vista. This Mac driver is compatible with Intel/Mac. We always recommend that you use the latest driver.

Mac version 1.0.8
Windows Version 1.1.1

EXB-RADIAS Version 2.0 Update
This “zipped” download contains the EXB-RADIAS System Version 2.0 update. EXB-RADIAS System Version 2.0 boasts 27 new destination parameters which have been added to the Virtual Patch function. A full listing of updates is included in this download.



Note: M3 Version 1.1.1 Operating System (or higher) is required

System Version 1.04 Upgrade
This "zipped" download contains the Version 1.0.4 Operating System update for the M3, which fixes a few small bugs.

A full history of updates is included in this download, along with instructions on how to install the OS.

We recommend the use of the most current software to all users.

System Version 1.03 Upgrade
This "zipped" download contains the Version 1.0.3 Operating System update for the M3, which fixes a few small bugs.

A full listing of updates is included in this download, along with instructions on how to install the OS.

We recommend the use of the most current software to all users.

PC/MAC: M3XP_V200_E1.zip

M3 System Version 2.0 - M3 XPanded Upgrade
This "zipped" download contains the Version 2.0 Operating System update for the M3, which will upgrade your M3 to the M3 XPanded, providing revised PCM, new sequencer functions, an enhanced interface, free expansion PCM sets and new KARMA v2.2 Read more about the M3 XPanded upgrade.


Please note that you must also update your M3 Editor Software to version 2.0.


Important Note: This upgrade will rewrite the contents of the internal data such as the programs and combinations. If the internal memory of your M3 contains important data that you want to keep, you must use the Media mode “Save .PCG” or “Save All” commands to save it on your own USB storage device before you can proceed with this upgrade procedure. Any custom combis will have to be saved before the upgrade and then re-built after the upgrade is completed. Likewise, all your Songs will have to be converted to the new Program order after upgrading, referencing the new Voice name List. This update will also overwrite the data of effect presets P01–P15. If you’ve created effect presets, you should save them to U00–U15 before you proceed with the upgrade. When programs/ combinations that were saved by M3 version 1 are loaded into the M3 XPANDED, some sounds may not be completely identical.

Warning: DO NOT attempt to downgrade your OS from 2.0 to 1.2 or earlier – this is not supported and will render your M3 inoperable without help from your local Distributor and Korg Inc.


For more info on what this upgrade means to your data and how to convert it read this.

Be sure to check out EX-USB-PCM04 - M3 V1 Stereo Piano!

• Computer
  CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better
  Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
  Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
  A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP
  
  
• Operating system
  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later, Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

• Computer
  CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended
  Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
  Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
  An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
  
  
• Operating system
  Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later

3/26/09 - M3 Editor Software Version 2.2.0

Editor Software for the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. This version of the M3 Editor requires that your M3 Operating System is at version 2.0 or higher.

New feature: A Jump function has been added to the overview display in the Play page of each mode.  By clicking on the name of a parameter section in the overview, you can jump automatically to the page/tab for editing those parameters.

We always recommend that you use the latest updates.

The "zipped" file also contains installation instructions and the editor manual.

System Requirements

Windows:

• Computer

CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better

Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)

Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better

A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP

• Operating system

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later, Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

Macintosh:

• Computer

CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended

Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)

Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better

An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X

• Operating system

Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later

Note:

M3 XPanded Editor Software Version 2.0

Editor Software for the M3 XPanded Music Workstation/Sampler. This version of the M3 Editor requires that your M3 Operating System is up to version 2.0. We always recommend that you use the latest updates.

The "zipped" file also contains installation instructions and manual.

System Requirements

System Requirements for M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor
With audio capabilities
(EXB-FW installed, and connected via FireWire cable)

Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium 4/ 2.4 GHz or better (Pentium D or Core Duo more is recommended)
Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port, that satisfies the requirements of Windows XP
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later

Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: PowerPC G4 1.4 GHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended
Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a FireWire port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later


Without audio capabilities
(EXB-FW not installed or not in use)
Note: It is not possible to open and run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Editor; this means that it is not possible to edit more than one M3 synthesizer simultaneously.

Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better (Pentium D or Core Duo more is recommended)
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Windows XP or Windows Vista
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or any later edition (excepting 64-bit versions)

Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: PowerPC G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later

Plug-in version
• Supported Formats: VST, RTAS, Audio Units (Mac only)

Note:
It is not possible to run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Editor. This means that it is not possible to use these editors to edit more than one M3 XPanded Music Workstation/Sampler simultaneously.

Editor Software Version 2.1.0
Editor Software for the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. This version of the M3 Editor requires that your M3 Operating System is up to version 2.0. Newly added to the editor is the ability to convert M3 Version 1.x data for use in your M3 XPanded Version 2. We always recommend that you use the latest updates.

The "zipped" file also contains installation instructions and the editor manual, a well as documentation on importing and converting M3 V1 data to V2 using the Editor.

System Requirements
Windows:
• Computer
CPU: Pentium III/1 GHz or better
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better
A computer with a USB port, that satisfies the requirements of Microsoft Windows XP
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 2 or later

Macintosh:
• Computer
CPU: Apple G4 800 MHz or better (Intel Mac is supported), G5 or Core Duo or better is
recommended
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or better
An Apple Macintosh with a USB port that satisfies the requirements of Mac OS X
• Operating system
Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later


Note:
It is not possible to run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Editor. This means that it is not possible to use these editors to edit more than one
M3 synthesizer simultaneously.

Sound Support: Basari Studios
Basari Studios offers sounds for the M3, Radias, Triton, and Pa-series. Visit: basaristudios.com/

PC/MAC: M3_Sysex.zip

M3 MIDI System Exclusive
This download contains documentation explaining
the MIDI System Exclusive implementation of the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler.

all: M3EX_EZ_Start.pdf

M3 - Expanded Easy Start Guide

The Easy Start Guide is a quick step-by-step tutorial that provides a basic overview and highlights key features to get you up and running fast! While not a replacement for the Owner's Manual, this is a friendly "hands on" guide that provides a good place to start to get familiar with this unit. Once you've gone through this EasyStart, you can move on to the Owner's Manual for more in-depth information.

Owner's Manual for EXB-RADIAS
This is the original owner's manual for the KORG EXB-RADIAS board in the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler in .pdf form.

Voice Name List M3 XPanded
This is the PDF version of the Voice Name List for the M3 XPanded.

M3 Tips May '08
This PDF download is an instructional guide offering useful tips and tricks on effects routing, realtime control and editing, for use with your M3 Music Workstation/Sampler.

M3 Tips Feb. '08
This PDF download is an instructional guide offering useful tips and tricks for use with your M3 Music Workstation/Sampler.

KARMA Level 2 Introductory Tour
This PDF download is an instructional guide for using KARMA Level 2 on the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler.

Keyboard Assembly Manual 61 keys
This is the Owner's Manual for the 61 Key Keyboard Assembly of the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler in .pdf form.

Easy Start Guide
The Easy Start Guide is a quick step-by-step tutorial that provides a basic overview and highlights key features to get you up and running fast! While not a replacement for the Owner's Manual, this is a friendly "hands on" guide that provides a good place to start to get familiar with this unit. Once you've gone through this EasyStart, you can move on to the Owner's Manual for more in-depth information.

Keyboard Assembly Manual 73 - 88 keys
This is the Owner's Manual for the 73 - 88 Keyboard Assembly of the M3 Music Workstation/Sampler in .pdf form.

Parameter Guide
This is the current Parameter Guide for the KORG M3 XPanded Music Workstation/Sampler in .pdf form.

Operations Guide
This is the current Operations Guide for the KORG M3 Music Workstation/Sampler in .pdf form.

Adding More Programs in SEQ Mode After Recording A Combi.

Copying a Drum Track in SEQ mode.

Copying Drum Patterns in SEQ mode.

Creating a User Drum Pattern for a Sequence.

Cutting Program Changes from an SMF.