System information

M3 EasyStart
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Computer Connections- Plug-In and Standalone
The M3 ships with the M3 Editor, which is a great way to access all of the parameters of the M3 with your computer. You can
save and load sound data, visually edit LFOs and envelopes, and much more. The best thing about the software is that it runs
stand-alone or as a VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in!
1. Install the software as described in the M3 Operation Manual.
 You can install only the standalone editor, only the plug-in, or both
 Make sure you install the latest Korg MIDI driver from www.korg.com/downloads
 Pay special attention to your plug-in directory! Your host program will need to know where to look for the plug-
in
2. Plug the M3’s USB Type B port into a free USB port on your computer.
3. Load either the standalone Editor, or start your host DAW and load the M3 Editor as a plug-in.
4. When you save your work, you’ll also be saving the M3 settings… so the next time you work on that project, the M3 will
set itself up just the way you left it!
When you add the optional EXB-FW FireWire expansion board, you’ll be able to transmit six channels of audio from the M3 to your
computer for multi-track recording and processing, and receive two channels of audio back into the M3 for processing/sampling
fun. Plus you'll get full bi-directional control of 16 MIDI channels, all using a single cable!
Adding the EXB-RADIAS Option
The EXB-RADIAS expansion board adds 24 voices of MMT synthesis to your M3, giving you RADIAS-derived features like multi-
mode filters, mod sequencing, virtual patching, and of course a whopping 16-band vocoder with Formant Motion!
1. Power-off the M3. (We probably don’t have to say that, but just in case)
2. Follow the included instructions to CAREFULLY install the EXB-RADIAS into the M3 module. You’ll need all the screws
that come in the package.
 Make sure you’re grounded before touching sensitive equipment like the EXB-RADIAS!
3. When the board is completely installed, turn on the M3. During the startup process, you will see “Options: EXB-
RADIAS” in the display, if installation is complete.
4. Now go to PROG mode, and press the BANK I-F switch. All of the sounds in this bank are RADIASized, and after you
install the EXB-RADIAS option, there’s no need to load the RADIAS Program and formant data from Global mode – it’s
already there, hiding…waiting for its Mommy, the RADIAS expansion board!
5. In Combi and Sequencer modes you can use 4 RADIAS parts for massive analog bliss!
All of the programs in this bank feature KARMA programming and Drum Tracks, as well as pre-assigned controls that take
advantage of the most useful parameters. Explore them all, and don’t forget to try out all those controllers as you do!
For more information, see the M3 Owner’s Manual, and visit korg.com/m3 for more support,
tips and tricks!