Korg EASYSTART M50 Easy Start
Korg EASYSTART M50 Easy Start

Korg EASYSTART M50 Easy Start

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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.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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! ...
  • Page 2: M50 Connections

    Visit www.korg.com/m50 Navigating through the M50 is quick and easy… You’re never more than a touch or two away from where you want to be. You’ve provided with several different ways to enter data, meaning that you can work the way that want to.
  • Page 3: Selecting And Playing Programs And Combis

    Press either the PROG or COMBI button. In the display, touch the “Category” box on the top of the display. This is on the “Main” tab in Program Mode, and the “Prog 1-8” tab in Combi mode.  Choose the type of sound using the tabs on the left and right sides of the center menu in the display, and either touch the desired sound in the display, or use the panel controls to select a sound.
  • Page 4: Getting To Know The Arpeggiators

    The second row is assignable… and for every Program or Combi, they’ve been pre-assigned to perform useful  functions – Korg always uses Knob 4 for Reverb or Delay depth, for example. out for every sound you play! Make sure to try these knobs...
  • Page 5: Making Music With The M50'S Sequencer

    Touch the small arrow next to the word “Setup”, and choose from over 100 different templates. There are  templates for popular Korg hardware, as well as loads of popular software titles (not just from us)! Press the EXTERNAL button again to get to the second row of functions ...
  • Page 6: Saving Using Sd Cards

    M50 EasyStart After you do this, the M50 will copy that Program (or Combi) into the sequencer, with all of its mixer, effects, tempo – everything intact. It will also copy any arpeggiator or Drum Track settings*, and you can play and instantly-record exactly the way you did when you were first inspired! * The Program or Combi must be saved with these features turned ON for this to work.
  • Page 7: Computer Connections- Plug-In And Standalone

    You can install only the standalone editor, only the plug-in, or both  Make sure you install the Korg MIDI driver, if applicable  Pay attention to your plug-in directory! Your host program will need to know where to look for the plug-in ...
  • Page 8 For more information, see the M50 Owner’s Manual, and visit support, tips and tricks! Want to connect with other M50 owners? Visit these user forums to get help, offer tips, share sounds/songs and just hang out with some cool people! http://www.korgforums.com http://www.karma-lab.com/forum/ www.korg.com/m50 for more...

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