iTunes:
KORG iM1 - KORG INC.
Update: other KORG apps are on sale as well.
Another full blown classic digital synth goes on sale for the iPad. The original KORG M1 retailed for US$2166, UK£1499, JP¥248,000
according to wikipedia. iM1 is currently on sale for $19.99. That's twenty bucks the full blown M1 synth engine, all 19 ROM card expansions
update: (including the T1 series) via in-app purchase, and more. A crazy side note is all of it fits in only 84.9M of space.
What's interesting is how spoiled we've become with the low cost of iPad apps, myself included. Did you pick up the iM1 for $29.99 when it originally came out? Will you pick it up for $19.99? Share your thoughts in the comments below. No log in required.
What's New in Version 1.0.3
• Added: VoiceOver (where possible)
• Fixed: preset ranking on Darwin gadget now updates properly
• Fixed: the Scale Step value is no longer edited when changing the Scale
• Other minor bugs fixes and improvements
"HOTTEST SALE! KORG music apps are up to 50% off until August 21!
A complete reproduction – and more - of the legendary M1 that defined an era
Mobile Digital Synthesizer for the iPad
Since it went on sale in 1988 the legendary M1 music workstation rapidly achieved record-breaking sales, becoming a mainstay of the music scene from the late 1980s and beyond. The common element of electronic instruments that have left their name in history is that they had a unique sound that was difficult if not impossible to replicate. Sounds such as the “M1 Piano” is instantly recognizable and have appeared on countless hit records over many years, and yet these are sounds that could only be produced by the M1. And that’s what you can now have on your iPad!
● A faithful reproduction of the original M1 Sound
The PCM data provides the library of the original M1. For the hardware, we analyzed the circuit diagram of the original design, and completely replicated it in software down to the last detailed parameters. Engineers with an exhaustive knowledge of the M1 made careful adjustments in order to obtain the sound of the original unit, something that cannot be obtained simply by sampling the original sounds.
● A continued evolution of the M1
Not content with simply reproducing the original, iM1 provides further evolutionary developments. Synth parts now have the Filter Resonance that was requested at the time of the original. The effect parts, originally consisting of only two effects, have been powered-up to 18 effects. The user interface has also been refreshed with additions such as a KAOSS pad. iM1 is the ultimate version of the KORG M1.
● A gigantic library encompassing 3,300 sounds and 34 cards*
In addition to all 19 of the ROM cards originally released for the M1, iM1 also covers the sounds of the M1EX which expanded the internal PCM of the M1, as well as the sounds of the T-series which appeared as an evolution of the M1. There’s also 'BEST OF M1', a selection of 100 great M1 programs. The new 'Smart Sound Browser' makes it quick to find the desired sound. You can also view the sounds ranked by how often they are selected by iM1 users around the world.
*with all the expansion card installed via in-app purchase
"Here is a very rare KORG FK-1 SYNTHPEDAL in 100% functioning condition. I bought it without the original pedal and had a brilliant technician go over it and check everything. He modded a new moog ep-3 pedal to work as the controller for this unit and added a TRS jack to replace the old weird multi-pin connector. The thing sounds phat and amazing with some massive sweeps possible as well as nuanced sounds to dial in. It has the same filter as the old 700 series korg synths. Use this thing in a live rig or in studio with drums, vocals, organs etc. Im sorry to see it go and hope someone enjoys this. Ill pack it extremely carefully and ship it to you like it was my own. Cheers!"
