E 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · · Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for USA and Canada) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this product from the power line so remove the plug from the socket if not using it for extended periods of time. Install this product near the wall socket and keep the power plug easily accessible. WARNING--This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet and/or convenience receptacle. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. · · · CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. · THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. · · · · · · · Notice regarding disposal (for EU) If this "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol is shown on the product or in the operating manual, you must dispose of the product in an appropriate way. Do not dispose of this product along with your household trash. By disposing of this product correctly, you can avoid environmental harm or health risk. The correct method of disposal will depend on your locality, so please contact the appropriate local authorities for details. · · · · · ii Handling of this product This product contains precision components, and may malfunction if you fail to observe the following precautions. · Do not subject this product to vibration or impact. Doing so may damage internal components and cause malfunctions. · Do not use or store this product in locations of extremely low or high temperatures, such as outdoors in winter or in direct sunlight in summer. Avoid moving this product between locations of dramatically different temperatures. If a temperature difference occurs, water droplets may form inside the product. Continuing to use the product in this state may cause malfunctions, so you should wait several hours before using the product. · Do not use or store this product in locations of extremely high humidity. · Do not use or store this product in excessively dusty or smoky locations. Regarding the display This M3's display is a precision device created using extremely high technology, and careful attention has been paid to its product quality. Although you may notice some of the issues listed below, please be aware that these are due to the characteristics of LCD displays, and are not malfunctions. · There may be pixels in the display that are always dark (unlit) or always bright (lit). · Depending on the displayed content, the brightness of the display may appear uneven. · Depending on the displayed content, horizontal stripes of shading may be visible. · Depending on the displayed content, flickering or moire patterns may be visible. * KARMA® (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) Technology has been licensed from Stephen Kay, and is protected by U.S. Patents 5,486,647, 5,521,327, 6,084,171, 6,087,578, 6,103,964, 6,121,532, 6,121,533, 6,326,538, 6,639,141, and 7,169,997. Other patents pending. * KARMA® and the KARMA Logo are registered trademarks, and Generated EffectTM (GE), Melodic RepeatTM, Direct IndexTM, Manual AdvanceTM, SmartScanTM, Freeze RandomizeTM, Random CaptureTM, Random FF/REWTM and Scene MatrixTM are trademarks of Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC. This manual copyright © 1994-2004 by KORG Inc. and Stephen Kay. All rights reserved. * Screen shots from the KARMA software that appear throughout this guide are © 1994-2004 by Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC. Used by permission. All rights reserved. * KARMA Technology can be located on the internet at: www.karma-lab.com. * This product uses the T-Kernel source code in compliance with the T-License of the T-Engine forum (www.tengine.org). * Apple, Mac, FireWire and Audio Units are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US. and other countries. * Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other counties. * VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. * RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions. * All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data handling Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on a CD or other media. Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data. COPYRIGHT WARNING This professional device is intended only for use with works for which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have received permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection with activities which constitute "fair use" under copyright law. If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are unsure about your rights to a work, please consult a copyright attorney. KORG TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG PRODUCTS. iii Thank you for purchasing the Korg M3 Music Workstation/Sampler. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully. About this manual The owner's manuals and how to use them The manuals and how to use them The M3 comes with the following operation manuals. · M3 Operation Guide · M3 Parameter Guide (PDF) · M3 Voice Name List (PDF) · Keyboard Assembly Operation Guide (included with the M3-61/73/88) Using the M3-M Brackets (included only with M3-M sold by itself) · M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor Operation Manual (PDF) · EXB-RADIAS for M3 Operation Manual (PDF) The above PDF files are located in the "MANUALS" folder of the included CD-ROM. Driver operating manuals such as for the KORG USB-MIDI driver are located in the same folder as the drivers. EXB-RADIAS for M3 Manual This explains details of the parameters available when the optional EXB-RADIAS installed in the M3, organized by mode and page. Conventions in this manual References to the M3 The M3 is available as several models: the 88-key M3-88, the 73-key M3-73, the 61-key M3-61, and the sound module by itself as the M3-M. References in these manuals to "the M3" refer to all of these models collectively. Abbreviations for the manuals: OG, PG In the documentation, references to the manuals are abbreviated as follows. OG: Operation Guide PG: Parameter Guide M3 Operation Guide Please read this first. It explains the names and functions of each part of the M3, how to make connections, basic operation, an overview of each mode, how to edit sounds, how to record on the sequencer, and how to sample. This guide also explains the KARMA function, effects, drum track, and drum kits. This also explains items you should check before suspecting a malfunction, error messages, specifications, and installation of EXB options. Procedure steps 1. 2. 3. ... These indicate the steps of a procedure. Symbols , , Note, Tips These symbols respectively indicate a caution, a MIDIrelated explanation, a supplementary note, or a tip. M3 Parameter Guide This explains details of the M3's parameters, organized by mode and page. Refer to this guide when you want to learn more about an unfamiliar parameter. Example screen displays The parameter values shown in the example screens of this manual are only for explanatory purposes, and may not necessary match the values that appear in the Display of your instrument. M3 Voice Name List This lists the names of the multisamples, drum samples, the factory-set combinations, programs, drum kits, and KARMA settings. Refer to this list when you want to learn about this preloaded content. MIDI-related explanations CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number. In explanations of MIDI messages, numbers in square brackets [ ] always indicate hexadecimal numbers. Keyboard Assembly Operation Manual Using the M3-M Brackets "Keyboard Assembly Manual" is included with the M361/73/88. It explains how to tilt the M3-M (sound generator module) upward from the keyboard assembly, and how to remove or attach the M3-M. "Using the M3-M Brackets" is included only with the M3-M sold by itself. It explains how to attach the brackets to the M3-M so that it can be placed on a table or other surface at a comfortable angle. What is REMs *? M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor Manual This explains setup and use of M3 Editor and M3 Plug-In Editor. (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korg's proprietary technology for digitally recreating the numerous factors that produce and influence a sound, ranging from the soundproduction mechanisms of acoustic instruments and electric/electronic musical instruments, to the resonances of an instrument body or speaker cabinet, the sound field in which the instrument is played, the propagation route of the sound, the electrical and acoustic response of mics and speakers, and the changes produced by vacuum tubes and transistors. iv Table of Contents Handling of this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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