The synthesizer that went BLIND | Korg 01/W

video upload by Mauro Brunetti Music

"Discover the history, sound, and common issues of the Korg 01/W—the 90s workstation synthesizer that succeeded the Korg M1 and was used by artists like Michael Jackson and Genesis.

In this video, we explore its origins, the Waveshaping function, its most famous presets (Dyno Piano, Air Castle), and its most common faults.

00:00 Introduction: The sound of the 90s
00:48 Stepping out of the M1's shadow: The origin of the name '01/W'
02:04 Launch and the saving grace of the FD model
02:51 Major artists who used it
04:27 AI2 Engine and the magic of Waveshaping
05:25 Legendary presets: Dyno Piano and Air Castle
06:19 Fatal flaws: The blank screen and the floppy drive
06:52 Modern restoration and lasting legacy
07:44 Conclusions and wrap-up."