Korg M50-73

Weighing in at just over 17 pounds, the fiery 73-key KORG M50 compact music workstation is full of incredible sounds; fat & juicy combis, splits, and layers; a plethora of ace effects; dynamic Drum Tracks; enhanced poly-arpeggiators; classic sequencing tools, a solid keybed; up-to-date SD storage; companion editing software, and Korg's TouchView interactive display. It all adds up to an invigorating and sexy KORG keyboard packed with the features you need for producing exciting compositions.
 

Keyboard: 73-key semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard
Controllers: Joystick, [SW1], [SW2]
Display: 5.7" TouchView GUI, 320 x 240 dot
Synthesis Technology:
EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
Tone Generator:
256 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
1,077 Multisamples
1,609 Drum Samples
Maximum Polyphony:
80 voices, 80 oscillators max, single mode
40 voices, 80 oscillators max, double mode (The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading)
Sounds:
Programs: 640 total locations, 608 preloaded
Combinations: 512 total locations, 384 preloaded
Drumkits: 48 total locations, 32 preloaded
GM: 256 GM2 programs, 9 GM2 drum kits
Drum Kit Structure:
Stereo and mono drum samples
4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer)
Exclusive keygroups
Per key 3-band EQ, Drive, Lo Boost, filter, and level offsets
Drum Track:
671 preset patterns/1,000 user patterns
Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user patterns
Trigger Mode (Immediate, Wait for Keyboard), Sync (On, Off) and Zone (Key and Velocity) settings can be specified
Program selection, 3-band EQ, and effect bussing available
Combination Structure:
Up to 16 timbres
For each Timbre: keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade
INT, OFF, EXT and EX2 MIDI status settings
3-band EQ with sweepable mid
Pitch/Transpose
Use OSC1, 2 or Both
Force Osc Mode (PRG, MONO, LEGATO, POLY)
Portamento and Bend range settings
Controller filters
Modifications to the program settings via the Tone Adjust function
Program Structure EDS:
Oscillator:
OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double)
Stereo multisamples are supported
4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
Filters:
4 types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24dB)
Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Driver:
Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
EQ:
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation:
For each voice: 2 envelope generators (Filter & Amp)
2 LFOs
2 key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)
2 AMS mixers
Pitch EG
Common LFO
2 common key tracking generators
Sequencer:
16-track MIDI sequencer with 480 ppq resolution
128 Songs, 20 Cue Lists, 210,000 notes (max)
Tempo: 40.00 300.00BPM (1/100 resolution)
16 preset/16 user Template Songs
522 preset patterns, 100 user patterns (per Song)
Cue List function: 20 cue lists, Songs can be arranged consecutively or repeatedly in up to 99 steps, A cue list can be converted back into a song
Standard MIDI File (SMF) format 0 and 1 available
Auto Song Setup function (One Touch Record) for easily going from a Program or Combination into record-ready status
Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiator:
Two arpeggiators, useable simultaneously
(Combination, Sequencer modes)
5 preset arpeggio patterns; 216 user arpeggio patterns (200 preloaded)
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording): A set of 100 patterns are available per Song
Effects:
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out), 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out), 1 Total Effect (stereo in/out) are available simultaneously
2 effect control busses, 2 effect common LFOs
170 types (can be used for Insert/Master/Total) Note: double-size effects cannot be used as a Total effect
Effects Presets: Up to 32 per Effect, 700 provided in OS 1.10
3-band Track EQ (High, low, and sweepable mid band) Per Program in Program Mode, per Timbre in Combination mode (16 total), and per Track in Sequencer mode (16 total)
Included Accessories:
Three-pronged IECC13 power cable
Owner's Manual (M50 Operation Guide)
CD-ROM (M50 Parameter Guide (PDF)
Voice Name List (PDF)
KORG MIDI driver
M50 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions

System Requirements
Computer with the KORG USB-MIDI Driver
Win:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 2 or later (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), all editions of Microsoft Windows Vista (MIDI Driver for the 64-bit editions is a Beta version), computer supports Windows XP/Vista with USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended).

      Mac:
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB ports supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 (PowerPC/Intel-based supported).

      Please use the latest Korg USB/MIDI driver.

      M50 Editor/Plug-In Editor:
Win:
Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Service Pack 2 or later, Intel Pentium III/1GHz or faster, 512MB or larger memory (1GB or larger recommended)

      Mac:
Mac OS X 10.4 or later, G4/800MHz or faster (Intel-based Mac supported, G5 and/or Core Duo recommended), 512MB or larger memory (1GB or larger recommended)

      Frequency response: 20Hz 20kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10 kOhms load
THD+N: 20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 k Ohms load (typical)

      Audio Outputs:
L/MONO, R - 1/4" TS (Mono), unbalanced
Headphones - 1/4" TRS (Stereo), Output Impedance: 33Ohms, Maximum Level: 32+ 32mW @33Ohms

      Interface:
MIDI: IN, OUT
Computer: USB type-B connector (for MIDI interface, USB 2.0 supported)
Control Inputs:
Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal

      Dimensions: 46.90"W x 11.57"D x 4.17"H
Weight: M50-73: 17.6lb.
Current consumption: 35W