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Korg M50 61

Workstation from Korg belonging to the M50 series

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Published on 07/24/10 at 10:55
Value For Money : Excellent
The hit was average but not so horrible that it anyway: we made it quickly
The synthesis is complete, more complete than the Yamaha Grounds example:
There only to see the user guide PDF is over 400 pages!

UTILIZATION

The highlight of the machine: ergonomics!
The large touchscreen is of course for many: everything is easy except for editing the sounds of drums, I have not found it yet.
At this level, it changes my design are that it must be said is "taking head"
the sudden inspiration comes a lot easier (but no no no no, I keep my Reason is great: see my review above)

SOUNDS

Oh the sound! bein there's good and less good as on all worksations.
It is pretty much complete but Korg typed my Reason and my Roland GW8. It reminds me of my ex obviously Triton "Classic" I had no regrets yet sold (owned between 1998 and 2002, replaced by a tyros 1 at the time) but the M50 is much better in sound, at least at the realism of acoustic sounds. I miss maybe the sampling, but this is a good "entry level".
strengths are ethereal and trippy webs, the synthetic sounds in general, and especially some acoustic bass, big surprise, electric guitars! Since I have it, I rediscovered the pleasure of dealing with the trio of electric guitar / bass / drums! (Ok, I know nothing beats the real instruments or some VST, but to make quick mock-ups ...)
the acoustic drums lack a bit of "body" but they are still correct.
As for the acoustic piano it is excellent (3 levels of speed and 128 MB in memory required) I think it lacks a level of Velocity "Strong" for more realism.
Overall the sounds are inspiring though the sound color typed Korg can not please everyone. Like me!

OVERALL OPINION

If I had had this synth 15 years ago I would be crazy!
To choose between this one and a Roland Juno-G, my preference will go towards the M50: 4 times the waveform memory, more effects, TRUE sequencer, etc. ... but no sampler, certe (anyway that is confined to the Juno loops and drums because it makes no multisampling)
Compared to my Motif ES, I prefer certain features of it because of sampler, Cates PLG synthesis and acoustic sounds good but i was not the entry level in 2003. In fact they are complementary!

I have only been three days so my opinion may change in one direction or another, but overall for now I take great pleasure in doing my songs on it.
He just arrived home so there may be the attractive novelty?
Anyway, the price / quality ratio is excellent, especially used.
I recommend it so ...