KORG microSTATION MW1

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KORG microSTATION MW1
Designed to satisfy the beginning musician or the accomplished keyboardist, the microSTATION offers unprecedented portability, the stunning sound of Korg's EDS-i synth engine, phenomenal effects, plus new and easy-to-use sequencing tools. Audition riffs make finding just the right sound a breeze.
Main features

• Lightweight, compact, and equipped with 61 mini-keys, the microSTATION travels easily and fits effortlessly into any home, stage, or studio workspace. 
• EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated) sound engine delivers high-quality sound in the tradition of KORG's flagship synthesizers. 
• Enjoy 480 outstanding, ready-to-use sounds – including keyboard sounds, synth sounds, drums, leads, basses, etc. Tweak, edit, create and save up to 512 sound Programs. 
• 256 dynamic Combinations place different sounds on different areas of the keyboard, or layer multiple sounds together for exciting performances – right out of the box! 
• Find the right sound fast with eight quickly accessible categories; hundreds of Audition Riffs allow you to preview each sound. 
• A full General MIDI level 2 compatible soundset allows commercial and pre-made MIDI files to be played perfectly and instantly. 
• Designed for comfort and accuracy, our 61-key Natural Touch Mini Keyboard is highly expressive and supports serious playing. 
• Whether performing or composing, the on-board sequencer can be anything from an extra set of hands or a powerful drum machine up to a full-blown MIDI production suite. 
• Loop Recording, Grid Sequencing, Dual Arpeggiators, Template songs, and Auto Song Setup features make it easy for anyone to achieve professional results. 
• SD/SDHC card slot for convenient storage or your custom sounds and songs. 
• USB Type-B connector offers a direct MIDI connection to your computer. 
• Includes both stand-alone and plug-in microSTATION software for detailed sound editing on your computer; plug-in software is VST, AU, and RTAS compatible. 

Perform and compose anytime, anywhere
At a size and price usually reserved for performance synthesizers, the compact and portable microSTATION none the less features our 61-key Natural Touch mini keyboard, numerous effects, dual arpeggiators, and a 16-track sequencer to transform musical ideas into polished productions – wherever you are! New sequencer features such as Loop Recording and visual Grid Sequencing have been added to benefit the first-time user and to jump-start any type of music production. With so much power, the microSTATION is an ideal first keyboard, plus a welcome addition to any studio or keyboard rig.

Premium Programs and Combinations
Korg's world-class programming is second to none. From the moment you turn it on; the microSTATION is ready to deliver hundreds of ready-to-play, pro-quality sounds. In addition to the 480 Programs and 25 Drum kits, the microSTATION provides 256 Combinations, each of which combines up to sixteen programs as layers, splits, or velocity switched elements. Finding the right sound is easy. The Programs and Combinations are organized into eight sound categories. The audition switch plays a repeating riff (phrase) appropriate for the currently selected sound, letting you hear how the sound will be played in context. Every sound can be edited, tweaked, and re-written, and the microSTATION also has plenty of room for you to save your own Programs, Combinations, and Drum kits. For playing Standard MIDI files, there is also a full 

General MIDI level 2 compatible sound set.
EDS-i: The sound of KORG's flagship synthesizers The microSTATION features our new EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – integrated) premium sound engine, derived from the EDS system found on KORG's acclaimed M3 XPanded and M50 professional synthesizers.

Oscillators:
The oscillator section provides access to 49 MB* of high-quality PCM sources (sampled at 48 kHz) delivering a rich variety or sounds.

Filters:
Indispensible to sound creation is the filter section, offering two high-quality filters for each oscillator. The four filter types – low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-reject – can be freely combined.

Modulation:
Expansive modulation is also vital. The microSTATION inherits the EG (Envelope Generator), LFO, key tracking generator, AMS (Alternate Modulation System), and AMS mixer from the EDS sound engine, allowing full-fledged synthesis possibilities.

Effects:
The effect section adds the final touch to the sound, allowing you to use up to five Insert effects, two Master effects, and one Total effect. In addition to delay and reverb, you can choose from modulation effects such as chorus, phaser, and flanger; dynamics effects such as compressor and limiter; and amp modeling powered by KORG's proprietary "REMS" technology. The Effect Dynamic Modulation function (Dmod) lets you control effects in a wide variety of ways during performance. * calculated as 16-bit linear data

On-Board Sequencer transforms your musical ideas into finished songs
The built-in, high-performance 16-track MIDI sequencer provides a versatile array of capabilities such as template songs, loop recording, a grid sequence function, arpeggiator, and auto song setup to provide a powerful boost to your music productions. Many of these newly added features are designed to assist novice sequencer users to complete their musical ideas.

Template songs:  Template songs are a great way to begin. Each template song loads up the appropriate instruments and pre-routed effects to match a specific musical style. The arpeggiator settings deliver ready-to-use bass and drum tracks. Of course, any track can be changed, edited or rewritten.

Loop recording:  This function repeatedly records a specified range of measures. For example, you can loop a four-measure section and create a drum pattern by recording each of the drums and bass notes individually. Basic editing functions such as copying, erasing, and deleting measures are also provided. This method is similar to recording on a multi-track recorder.

Visual Grid Sequencing: This is a unique method of entering notes in which the front panel function buttons and corresponding LEDs (01 – 16) to create rhythm patterns as on drum box or step sequencer. Rhythm instruments such as the bass drum, snare, hi-hat, and bass will sound at the timings indicated by the illuminated LEDs.

Dual polyphonic arpeggiators:  The arpeggiators provide five preset patterns and 640 user patterns, of which 512 are preloaded. In addition to standard arpeggiator patterns, Korg's polyphonic arpeggiators can produce a variety of chord progressions or phrases based on the notes being played on the keyboard. This advanced arpeggiation system can be used to create drum patterns, bass phrases, guitar riffs and keyboard backing runs. In Combination or Sequencer modes, the microSTATION lets two arpeggio patterns run simultaneously. You can apply separate arpeggio patterns to a different programs, or use split or velocity to switch between arpeggio patterns, providing powerful performance possibilities.

Auto song setup:  Using this convenient function, a Program or Combination (with its arpeggiator settings) can easily be recorded to multiple tracks, creating the basic tracks of your song.

Specification:

Keyboard:

61 mini-key Natural Touch keyboard;
Velocity-sensing

Sounds:

Programs:

512 Programs / 480 Preloaded

Combinations:

384 Combinations / 256 Preloaded

Drum Kits:

48 Drum Kits / 25 Preloaded

GM Sound set:

256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs

Modes:

Combination, Program, Sequencer, Global/Media

SOUND ENGINE

System:

EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)

Preset PCM:

49 MB (when calculated as 16-bit linear data)
360 multisamples, 484drum samples (including 24 stereo)

Maximum Polyphony:

120 Voices max, single mode, 60 voices max, double mode

* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings
such as stereo samples and velocity crossfading.

Oscillators:

OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported, 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.

Filters:

Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)

Modulation:

For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers, In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators

Combinations:

16 Timbres, Up to sixteen timbres, keyboard and velocity split/layer/crossfade, and modifications to the program setting via the Tone Adjust function

Drum Kits:

Stereo and mono drumsamples, 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).

Effects

5 Insert Effects:

In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out

2 Master Effects:

Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out

1 Total Effect

Effects types:

134 types (Usable as insert, master, or total effect; however, double-size effects cannot be used as the Total Effect.)

Modulation:

Dynamic modulation, tempo sync delay, LFO

Effects Control Bus:

Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.

Dual Polyphonic Arpeggiators

Program mode:

One arpeggiator available

Combination and Sequencer modes:

Two arpeggiators available

Arpeggio Patterns:

5 preset; 640 user arpeggio patterns (512 preload)

Audition Riff function:

383 audition riffs, transposable

SEQUENCER

Tracks:

16 MIDI Tracks & 1 Master Track

Songs:

128 Songs

Resolution:

480 ppq (parts per quarter-note)

Tempo:

40.00–300.00 bpm (1/100 bpm resolution)

Memory:

Up to 210,000 MIDI events

Grid Sequence:

Allows creation of sequence loops for drums etc., with up to 64 grids per note

Template songs:

16 preset/16 user template songs

Format:

KORG (microSTATION) format, SMF (formats 0 and 1) supported

Demo songs:

3 songs

Global/Media

Global:

Master tune, transpose, MIDI settings

Media:

Load, Save, Utility

Controllers

Joystick

Realtime Controls:

Knobs 1–4 SELECT buttons (REALTIME CONTROL, Arpeggiator Control, Tempo Control), EXTERNAL (In External mode, the four knobs, four chord trigger switches can be used as MIDI controllers. 128 setups can be stored. (102 are preloaded. These allow you to control software synthesizers or DAW software.)

Arpeggiator/Audition:

AUDITION button, ARP ON/OFF button, ARP LATCH ON/OFF button

User Interface

Display:

16 character x 2 line LCD (with backlight)

Mode/Category:

Buttons=COMBI, PROG SEQ, GLOBAL, MEDIA, CATEGORY SELECT, CATEGORY, Indicator

Value Controllers:

Cursor/value buttons, function 01–16 buttons (0–9, -, ., ENTER, GROUP DOWN, GROUP UP), COMPARE, WRITE

SEQUENCER:

Buttons=LOCATE, REC, START/STOP, REW, FF, PAUSE, LOOP, KEY, GRID, SEQ, PLAY/MUTE, Function 01–16

Other:

VOLUME knob, display contrast

Audio Outputs:

OUTPUT, L/MONO, R: 6.3 mm monaural phone jack (unbalanced)

Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack

Control Inputs:

DAMPER/PEDAL/SW jack x 1, half-damper supported

MIDI:

IN, OUT

USB:

1 USB (TYPE B), MIDI interface

SD-Card slot:

Capacity recognized: FAT32: 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards are not supported.

Power:

AC adapter power supply connector (DC 9V 1700mA), POWER On/Off switch

Dimensions:

30.63” (W) x 8.27” (L) x 3.23” (H)

Weight:

5.73lbs

Power Consumption:

6W

Accessories:

AC adapter, Easy start guide, Accessory disc (microSTATION Parameter Guide (PDF), Owner’s Manual (PDF), Installation Guide (PDF), External Setups (PDF), KORG USB-MIDI driver, microSTATION Editor/Plug-In Editor etc.)

microSTATION Options:

XVP-10 Expression/Volume Pedal

EXP-2 Foot Controller

DS-1H Damper Pedal

PS-1 Pedal Switch