The
KORG Legacy Collection is the ultimate virtual instrument
pack, consisting of software versions of the Korg
MS-20 and Korg Polysix analog synthesizers, and
the Korg WAVESTATION advanced vector synthesizer,
together with a dedicated MS-20 Controller.
Virtual
Instruments/Effects Plug-ins/MS-20 Controller
• Software versions of Korg's classic and
ever-popular Korg MS-20, Korg Polysix, and Korg
WAVESTATION, plus a dedicated controller for the
Korg MS-20 software.
• The Korg MS-20 and Korg Polysix use Korg's
proprietary CMT (Component Modeling Technology)
to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the
original analog instruments, capturing the exact
sound and parameter response of the originals.
• In addition to replicating the original
sounds, the Korg MS-20 and Korg Polysix software
synthesizers also provide a wide range of new functionality
for contemporary sound creation, such as 32-voice
polyphony (max), up to 16-voice unison settings,
and freely assignable external modulation settings.
• Create completely new sounds using the Korg
Legacy Cell, a combination structure that lets you
freely combine the Korg MS-20 and Korg Polysix software
synthesizers together with insert/master effects
and use them as a single instrument.
• The Korg WAVESTATION software synthesizer
encompasses all the waveforms, effects, and sound
programs of the Korg WAVESTATION series, delivering
perfect simulation of the original sound, along
with compatibility with user/third-party files (in
.SYX format). It features a new graphical user interface
that provides a revolutionary leap in ease of operation.
• Also included is a special edition Korg
MS-20 USB-MIDI controller dedicated for use with
the Korg MS-20 software. The controller provides
all the knobs, controls and patch points of the
original unit at 84% of the original size, as well
as providing a velocity-sensitive mini-keyboard.
• Plug-in effects are also provided - the
Korg MS-20FX lets you run audio through the Korg
MS-20's audio input and filters, and the MDE-X plug-in
lets you use any of the Korg Legacy Cell's nineteen
different effects.
Korg
MS-20 Software Synthesizer
Since the Korg MS-20 went on sale in 1978, this
semi-modular monophonic synthesizer has enjoyed
unbroken popularity for its thick and solid sound,
aggressive analog filters, and inexhaustible potential
for creative patching.
With
two oscillators (which can be ring-modulated), high-pass/low-pass
self-oscillating filters with unique distortion,
and a patch section with an external signal processor
that can accommodate external audio input, the Korg
MS-20 software synthesizer provides a complete simulation
of its legendary original. In addition, it gives
you modern advantages such as up to 32 voices of
polyphony and up to 16-voice unison (with detune/spread
function). Flexible external modulation settings
and MIDI clock synchronization have also been added,
giving you even greater creative potential.
Korg
Polysix Software Synthesizer
The Korg Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic
analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. With
a surprisingly full-sounding voice structure, chorus/phase/ensemble
effects and performance functions such as chord
memory, arpeggiator, and unison the Korg Polysix
became a world-wide hit. Its distinctive string
and pad sounds are often heard to this day.
In
addition to faithfully replicating the sound of
the original, the Korg Polysix software synthesizer
also adds enhancements such as 32-voice polyphony
(max), up to 16-voice unison (with detune/spread
function), flexible external modulation settings,
MIDI clock synchronization, and a spread function
that adjusts the spaciousness of the effects ---
functionality that brings this classic synthesizer
up to date for modern music production.
Korg
Legacy Cell --- Use the Korg MS-20, Korg Polysix,
and Effects as a Single Software Synthesizer
Korg Legacy Cell is a completely new idea not available
on any previous software synthesizer. It's a revolutionary
"combination structure" that lets you
use one of five different combinations of synthesizers
(Korg MS-20 + Korg Polysix, 2 x Korg MS-20, 2 x
Korg Polysix, 1 x Korg MS-20, or 1 x Korg Polysix)
plus two insert effects and two master effects ---
all as a single software synthesizer that delivers
powerful new sounds and textures!
You
can freely specify key and velocity layers/splits
and velocity curves to switch between the combination
of synthesizers. For the insert and master effects,
you can choose from 19 different effect algorithms
that Korg has developed and refined through its
many years of technology. There's also a controller
section where you can assign any synthesizer or
effect parameter, giving you virtually infinite
possibilities for music production and performance.
Korg
Legacy Cell provides 256 different performance programs
including controller assignments. The programs include
spacious pads that shift over time thanks to the
advanced modulations possibilities, fat sounds that
take advantage of the new Unison parameter, and
phrase-type programs that combine the Korg MS-20
and Korg Polysix software synthesizers to play a
kick, bass, and pad from a single key. Korg's highly
respected sound designers have created programs
that match classic Korg sounds to today's music
scene.
Korg WAVESTATION
Software Synthesizer
The Korg WAVESTATION synthesizer appeared in 1990
with its new "advanced vector synthesis system"
which combined and shifted between multiple complex
waveforms. It received numerous awards from around
the world, including U.S. Keyboard magazine's "Hardware
Innovation of the Year." The user could operate
a joystick to "mix" or "morph"
between four oscillators selected from the large
onboard collection of waveforms, or create a wave
sequence by placing waveforms in a specific order
to create rhythmic or melodic sequence patterns,
opening up a revolutionary new world of sound to
which there is still nothing comparable.
The
Korg WAVESTATION software synthesizer provides all
484 waveforms and 55 effects found on the Korg WAVESTATION
series (including the Korg WAVESTATION-SR!), with
32 digital oscillators, 32 digital filters, 64 envelope
generators, and 64 LFOs that allow letter-perfect
replication of the three-dimensional Korg WAVESTATION
sound, famed for its time-varying timbral change.
In
its new software incarnation, the original editing
structure has been preserved, while giving you a
redesigned graphical user interface that takes advantage
of the intuitive operation possible with software.
Effects and More!
The Korg MS-20FX lets you use the Korg MS-20 software
synthesizer as an effect processor, running audio
into the filter and modulation capabilities of this
classic synth. You can use this unique effect to
apply powerful filtering to drums, vocal, or any
audio source. In addition, MDE-X makes the versatile
selection of 19 different effects provided by Korg
Legacy Cell (compressor, limiter, overdrive, equalizer,
talking modulator, flanger, phaser, chorus, delay,
reverb, etc.) available as effects plug-ins for
your production needs.
Macintosh/Windows
Support for
Stand-alone and Plug-in Operation
All of these software synthesizers can be used on
Macintosh/Windows in stand-alone form, and also
as VST/Audio Units plug-in instruments within a
compatible host application. The effects can be
used as VST/Audio Units effects plug-ins within
any compatible host program.
All
software is optimized for the Apple G4 Velocity
Engine and Intel Pentium 4 SSE2 to obtain maximum
performance.