Korg M1R
Rack-mount sound module version of the M1 synthesizer
Overview
The Korg M1R is the rack-mount version of the Korg M1 music workstation. Korg released it after the original keyboard sold so well. It has the same AI synthesis engine and the same factory presets, in a compact box built for studio and stage. That means the famous "M1 Piano" and "Universe" pad, two of the most widely used sounds in recorded music history. Players who want classic 1990s digital textures still go looking for one.
Specifications
| Polyphony | 16 voices |
| Oscillators | 16 oscillators |
| Synthesis type | 16 bit AI System subtractive synthesis |
| Multi-timbral capacity | 8 part(s) |
| Basic patch composition | composed by 1 or 2 PCM samples |
| Waveform | Wavetable |
| Construction | sturdy steel chassis |
Context
The M1, introduced in 1988, was the first true music workstation. It packed a synthesizer, sequencer, drum sounds and effects into one instrument. It sold over 250,000 units, which makes it one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. The M1R came along to meet demand for a rack version, so users could put the M1's sound into an existing setup without the keyboard. The compact, studio-ready build made it a practical choice for professionals and producers.
Market
The M1R has turned up on the used market at prices as low as $121.52. Listings describe units in very good condition and working perfectly, often with the power cable included.
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