Overview - Synthesis Technology: EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) Tone Generator: - 256 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format) - 1,077 Multisamples - 1,609 Drum Samples Maximum Polyphony: - 80 voices, 80 oscillators max, single mode - 40 voices, 80 oscillators max, double mode* * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading. Sounds - Programs: 640 total locations, 608 preloaded - Combinations: 512 total locations, 384 preloaded - Drumkits: 48 total locations, 32 preloaded - GM: 256 GM2 programs, 9 GM2 drum kits Program Structure EDS - Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double) - Stereo multisamples are supported - 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers. Filters: - Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) - Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject) - Driver: Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost - EQ: Three bands, with sweepable mid Modulation: - For each voice: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp) - Two LFOs - Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp) - Two AMS mixers - Pitch EG - Common LFO - Two common key tracking generators Combination Structure - Up to sixteen timbres - For each Timbre: keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade - INT, OFF, EXT and EX2 MIDI status settings - 3-band EQ with sweepable mid - Pitch/Transpose - Use OSC1, 2 or Both - Force Osc Mode (PRG, MONO, LEGATO, POLY) - Portamento and Bend range settings - Controller filters - Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function Drum Kit Structure - Stereo and mono drum samples - 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer) - Exclusive keygroups - Per key 3-band EQ, Drive, Lo Boost, filter and level offsets Effects - 5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out), 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out), 1 Total Effect (stereo in/out) are available simultaneously - 2 effect control busses, 2 effect common LFOs - 170 types (can be used for Insert/Master/Total.) Note: double-size effects cannot be used as a Total effect. - Effects Presets: Up to 32 per Effect - 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) Sequencer - 16-track MIDI sequencer with 480 ppq resolution - 128 Songs, 20 Cue Lists, 210,000 notes (max) - Tempo: 40.00 - 300.00 BPM (1/100 resolution) - 16 preset/16 user Template Songs - 522 preset patterns, 100 user patterns (per Song) - 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 - Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 available - Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a Program or Combination into "record-ready" status Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator - Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously (Combination, Sequencer modes) - 5 preset arpeggio patterns; 216 user arpeggio patterns (200 preloaded) - RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording) A set of 100 patterns are available per Song Drum Track - 671 preset patterns/1,000 user patterns - Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user patterns - Trigger Mode (Immediate, Wait for Keyboard), Sync (On, Off) and Zone (Key and Velocity) settings can be specified. - Program selection, 3-band EQ and effect bussing available Audio Outputs - L/MONO, R - 1/4 in. TS (Mono), unbalanced - Headphones - 1/4" TRS (Stereo), Output Impedance: 33 Ohms, Maximum Level: 32+ 32 mW @33 Ohms Interface - MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU - Computer: USB type B connector (for MIDI interface, USB 2.0 supported) System Requirements - 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). - 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). - Please use the latest Korg USB/MIDI driver. M50 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.) - 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) Options - XVP-10: EXP/VOL Pedal - EXP-2: Foot Controller - DS-1H: Damper Pedal (supports half-damping) - PS-1: Pedal Switch General - Keyboard: 61-key, 73-key versions use a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard - 88-key weighted action (RH3: Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard with 4-zone graded action response) - Controllers: Joystick, [SW1], [SW2] - Display: 5.7 inch TouchView(TM) GUI, 320 x 240 dot - 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 - THD+N: 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 k Ohms load (typical) Included Accessories: Three-Pronged IECC13 Power Cable (Model D8B5518003B), Owner's Manual (M50 Operation Guide), CD-ROM (M50 Parameter Guide (PDF), Voice Name List (PDF), KORG MIDI driver, M50 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions Dimensions - M50-61 (WxDxH): 40.43 x 7.47 x 4.17 in. - M50-88 (WxDxH):55.47 x 12.91 x 5.94 in. Weight - M50-61: 14.9 lbs - M50-88: 45.86 lbs - Current Consumption: 35 Watts