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Table of Contents
Main features of the M3 XPANDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Playing the programs of PCM expansion option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
About the new programs and combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Loading PCM expansion option multisamples . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Removing (unloading) PCM expansion option multisamples.8
EX-USB-PCM Auto Load function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Listening to the demo songs of PCM expansion option . . . . . . . . .10
Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Additional sequencer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Track View editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Piano Roll editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Editing MIDI system exclusive data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Additional functions for chasing the location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Improvements to the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Velocity meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Touch Drag editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Expansions to KARMA function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
KARMA 2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changes to the operation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Added messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
M3 System Software Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Main features of the M3 XPANDED
PCM expansion options added, and
multisamples updated
Approximately 384 Mbytes* of multisamples from
PCM expansion options have been added. This
increases the total to a maximum of 640 Mbytes*,
which is 2.5 times as much as the original M3’s 256
Mbytes* of preset multisamples.
* These capacities indicate the size when converted to
16-bit linear data.
The multisamples of the following PCM expansion
options can be used.
• EX-USB-PCM01: Brass and Woodwinds 1
(approximately 128 Mbytes*)
• EX-USB-PCM02: Brass and Woodwinds 2
(approximately 128 Mbytes*)
• EX-USB-PCM03: Stereo Grand Piano
(approximately 128 Mbytes*)
In order to use all of these multisamples
simultaneously, you’ll need to install the optional
Korg EXB-M256 sample memory expansion board
(sold separately). If this is not installed, you can
use only one of these titles at a time.
The 256 Mbytes* of preset multisamples and drum
samples of the original M3 have also been updated.
EX-USB-PCM01: Brass and Woodwinds 1
EX-USB-PCM02: Brass and Woodwinds 2
EX-USB-PCM01/02 Brass & Woodwinds is a PCM
expansion option for the M3 containing brass and
woodwind sounds that were created with painstaking
attention to detail and playability.
• Approximately 256 Mbytes* (when converted to 16bit linear) of PCM memory is provided to create 128
new programs and 32 new combinations. This new
data covers a broad range of sounds, suitable for
everything from orchestration to popular music.
• Top of the line instruments were sampled with
variations to cover every musical need; for
example, flutes include piccolo and alto flute,
trumpets include piccolo trumpet as well as cornet,
and clarinet sounds also include bass clarinet.
• Numerous variations of performance techniques
have been sampled, including: dynamics, trills,
falls, growls, and staccato on each instrument. In
addition, the M3’s EDS synthesis engine has been
used to create programs that deliver sounds that
are richly expressive, even when a single note is
played. This would be difficult to produce simply
by playing back sampled data. For example, in
programs that contains a breath sound with legato,
the breath sound is emphasized for the first note
but it’s removed from subsequent notes that are
played legato, providing a more natural
performance. There are also numerous variations,
such as different types of vibrato, and different
attacks which are suitable for staccato playing.
EX-USB-PCM03: Stereo Grand Piano
EX-USB-PCM03: Stereo Grand Piano is a sound library
created using a single-point stereo recording of a topclass full concert grand piano. It uses four-level
velocity splits to ensure rich and natural sound, and
allows a high degree of expressive power.
• Approximately 128 Mbytes* of PCM data contains 7
programs and 2 combinations, covering a range of
sounds appropriate for any production in styles
ranging from classical to rock and jazz.
• One-point stereo recording was used to preserve
the stereo image. From the attack on the strings to
the decay, a natural stereo image has been lavishly
captured. The natural resonances of the strings
when the damper pedal is held down has also been
recorded. These sounds are used by the M3’s EDS
synthesis engine to faithfully reproduce the full
natural decay of the vibrating strings decaying to
silence, as well as the subtle sounds of pedal
control.
Updated multisamples and drum samples
The 256 Mbytes* of preset multisamples and drum
samples on the original M3 has been updated. In
particular, stereo piano and vintage keyboard sounds
have been updated to deliver even more realistic piano
sounds that include a monaural piano often used in
band ensembles as well as the Korg SG-1 sampling
grand beloved by artists, in addition to PCM data
capturing the sounds of tape-type samplers.
New and updated programs and
combinations
Together with the 512 preloaded programs of the M3
v.1 and the 512 programs added in M3 v.1.2, as well as
the 32 vocoder programs, this gives you a total of 1,216
(EDS) preloaded programs and 416 preloaded
combinations.
☞ Refer to “Playing the programs of PCM expansion
option” (page 5) in this guide.
The programs have been organized by instrument type
to make it easy to compare sounds in the same
category.
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Main features of the M3 XP
ANDED
Added functions in Sequencer mode
Sequencer mode has been enhanced by a new Track
View page, Piano Roll screen, and the capability to edit
MIDI system exclusive data. This lets you produce
tracks even more efficiently then before.
☞ Refer to the explanations for “Additional sequencer
functionality” (page 11) in this manual and “M3
XP
ANDED Parameter Guide” (PDF).
KARMA Version 2.2
KARMA 2.2 is a major new release, including support
for
User GEs, new control over Scene change and Module
quantization, the ability to switch KARMA GEs
seamlessly while KARMA is operating, and other
improvements.
8 banks of 128 User GEs (for a total of 1024 GE memory
locations) have been added. You can also save and load
.KGE files, which contain KARMA GEs and Template
Data. GEs may be created, edited, and uploaded to the
M3 XP
ANDED using the optional KARMA M3 Software
(PC/Mac), available separately from Karma-Lab
(www.karma-lab.com).
☞ Refer to “Expansions to KARMA the function”
(page 13) in this manual and “M3 XP
Parameter Guide” (PDF).
ANDED
More effect preset data
Preset data has been added to the effect preset
functions that allow you to save variations of
parameter settings for each effect.
A total of 700 immediately usable effect presets by
professional sound creators is now available.
☞ Refer to “M3 XP
page 102 “Using Effect presets” and “M3 XP
Voice Name List” (PDF).
ANDED Parameter Guide” (PDF)
ANDED
Improved user interface
The velocity values of note-on events is now shown by
a realtime meter. In addition, you can now use knobs
and sliders in the display by dragging them (Touch
Drag operation).
☞ Refer to “Improvements to the user interface”
(page 12) in this guide.
Added functions to load Korg PCM
expansion option data
Media mode now has a function that lets you load or
unload Korg PCM expansion option data.
☞ Refer to “Loading PCM expansion option
multisamples” (page 7) in this guide, and to “M3
XP
ANDED Parameter Guide” (PDF) page 413 (0-7:
EX-USB-PCM).
Convert data from the M3 (system v.1)
or M50
The M3 XPANDED allows you to load PCG files or SNG
files that were saved by the M3 (system v.1) or the M50;
multisample numbers and other settings will be
converted appropriately. (For the M50, only common
functions are supported.)
☞ Refer to M3 XP
page 657 “Compatibility with the M3 (system v.1)
and M50.”
ANDED Parameter Guide (PDF)
More preset patterns
We have added 149 realistic drum patterns.
This increases the 522 preset patterns of the original
M3 to 671, giving you more variety for the Drum Track
function, for song production with the sequencer, and
when using the RPPR function.
☞ Refer to “M3 XP
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page 4, 28, 140, 219, 275, 277, and to the “M3
XP
ANDED Voice Name List” (PDF).
ANDED Parameter Guide” (PDF)
Playing the programs of PCM expansion option
About the new programs and combinations
EX-USB-PCM01/02
• 79 programs using EXPCM01
• 44 programs using EXPCM02
•5 programs using both EXPCM01 and 02
• 32 combinations using the preload programs,
EXPCM01 programs, and EXPCM02 programs
EX-USB-PCM03
•8 programs using EX-USB-PCM03
•2 combinations using the EX-USB-PCM03
preloaded programs
Note: Programs/combinations that use PCM expansion
option multisamples will have EX1, EX2, EX1&2, or
EX3 at the end of their names.
These programs/combinations will not sound
correctly unless the corresponding multisamples
are loaded.
Programs using the updated multisamples
The 512 preloaded programs of the original M3 v.1 and
the 512 programs added by M3 v.1.2 have been
rearranged together with the EX-USB-PCM03
programs, and are all included.
However, some of the programs/combinations that
use updated multisamples may sound slightly
different.
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Playing the programs of PCM expansion option
Quick Start
1. Connect the USB device containing the KEP file to
the USB A connector of the M3 XP
Note: The KEP file on the USB device must be located
in the root directory.
2. Power-on the M3 XP
The M3 XP
bar while the system data is being loaded. When the
system data has finished loading, a blue progress bar
will be shown while the EX-USB-PCM03 is autoloaded. During this process, the title of the EX-USBPCM that is loading will be shown at the bottom of the
display.
Note: By default, EX-USB-PCM03 will be loaded
automatically.
Note: Never disconnect the USB device containing the
KEP file while the data is being loaded.
3. Let’s listen to a program that uses EX-USB-PCM03.
Press the MODE PROG switch to enter Program
mode.
4. Select Bank INT-A 000: Stereo Grand 4-Way 1 EX3.
This is a program that uses the EX-USB-PCM03
multisamples.
If a different program is selected, highlight “Program
Select,” and then press the BANK SELECT I-A switch,
numeric key 0, and the ENTER switch in that order.
Use the keyboard and pads to play the program.
Locations INT-A020 through 022 also contain EX-USBPCM03 programs.
Note: Programs/combinations that use PCM expansion
option multisamples will have EX1, EX2, EX1&2, or
EX3 at the end of their names.
5. Next, let’s listen to a combination that uses EXUSB-PCM03.
Press the MODE COMBI switch to enter
Combination mode.
ANDED’s display will show a red progress
These programs/combinations will not sound
properly unless the corresponding multisamples
are loaded.
ANDED.
ANDED.
6. Select bank INT-A 000: Towards The Sun EX3.
This is a combination that uses the EX-USB-PCM03
multisamples.
If a different combination is selected, highlight
“Combination Select,” and then press the BANK
SELECT I-A switch, numeric key 0, and the ENTER
switch in that order.
Use the keyboard and pads to play the combination.
Locations INT-B016 also contain EX-USB-PCM03
combinations.
7. If you want to hear programs or combinations of
the other PCM expansion options (EX-USBPCM01 and EX-USB-PCM02), load the
multisamples in the EX-USB-PCM page or the
Load page.
If the optional EXB-M256 (sold separately) is not
installed, you’ll need to unload the EX-USB-PCM03
multisamples before you can load EX-USB-PCM01 or
EX-USB-PCM02.
If the optional EXB-M256 is already installed, you can
load all three sets of multisamples (EX-USB-PCM01,
EX-USB-PCM02, and EX-USB-PCM03) without having
to unload the EX-USB-PCM03 multisamples.
Refer to the following sections.
☞ page 7 “Loading in the EX-USB-PCM page”
☞ page 7 “Loading in the Load page”
☞ page 8 “Removing (unloading) PCM expansion
option multisamples”
The tables below show the numbers of the programs/
combinations that use the PCM expansion options.
You’ll need to load the appropriate multisamples
before listening to these sounds.
Programs/combinations that use the PCM expansion options
Program
EX-USB-PCM03 INT-A000, 020...022, 028, 038...040
EX-USB-PCM01, 02 USER-E000...127
Combination
EX-USB-PCM03 INT-A000, INT-B016
EX-USB-PCM01, 02 USER-E000...031
Note: EX-USB-PCM01 and 02 programs/ combinations
are stored in the USER-E bank. Press the BANK
SELECT U-E switch to select the USER-E bank.
4, 6
Bank number
PROG P0: Play
Program Select
1
USB device
USB A connector
PROG switch
MODE
COMBI switch
MODE
5
3
Power switch
BANK SELECT
I-A–U-G switches
2
4, 6
4, 6
0, ENTER
switches
6
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