KORG EASYSTART M50 - Manual

M50 Connections 2
Getting Around on the M50 2
Loading the Factory Settings/Demo Songs 2
Selecting and Playing Programs and Combis 3
Chord Triggers with Chord Assign function 3
Getting to Know the Arpeggiators 4
Working with the Drum Track 4
The Multi-Function Knobs 4
Making Music with the M50’s Sequencer 5
Saving Using SD Cards 6
Computer Connections- Plug-In and Standalone 7
EasyStart
M M 5 5 0 0 M M a a i i n n F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s
 Enhanced Definition Synthesis (EDS) engine, just like the M3, and developed in parallel with OASYS, provides incredible,
high-fidelity sounds.
 Incredible sounds and addictive grooves, with Korg’s legendary sound design making the most of the M50’s impressive
power.
 Easy to use interface, with a bright and beautiful TouchView display!
 Four Chord Trigger Buttons to trigger notes (up to 8-note chords!), drum sounds and MIDI messages.
 Two powerful, polyphonic, programmable arpeggiators that can run simultaneously, with over 900 patterns for
expressive, tweak- able performances.
 Massive Combinations layer, split and velocity-switch up to 16 Programs, with a separate 3-band EQ for each timbre.
 Drum Track adds an instant groove and inspiration to any Program, Combi or Sequence- with over 600 preloaded patterns.
 5 stereo Insert, 2 Stereo Master and 1 Stereo Total effects – the full mixing power of the M3 – no corners cut here!
 4 Multi-function knobs for easy sound editing and mixer/arpeggiators/external devices/software control.
 External software control templates built in, with over 100 templates for the most popular titles.
 Flexible computer integration, with VST/RTAS/AU plug-in editor/librarian software included, to integrate the M50
into your computer-based studio – works with all major DAWs!
 Hi-res (480ppq) sequencer with Korg’s famous toolkit of musical inspiration, including One-Touch Record, Template
Songs, RPPR, and Cue Lists.
 M50-61 and M50-73 provide Korg’s brand new synth-weighted keybed, with great-feeling velocity-sensitive keys in sexy,
lightweight/very portable packages. M50-88 uses Korg’s incredibly realistic-feeling RH-3 graded hammer-action piano keys
in one of the lightest weight 88-note synths available!
 USB MIDI connectivity and SD card storage- Connect easily to your computer (no interface required), and store songs
and other data on readily-available memory cards.