Specifications

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the M3. To help you get the most out of your new instrument,

please read this manual carefully.

Main features

The M3 Editor and the M3 Plug-In Editor are applications for Macintosh or Windows that

allow you to edit the M3’s EDS programs, RADIAS programs (if the EXB-RADIAS is

installed), combinations, songs, KARMA settings, effects, and global settings.

The M3 Editor is a stand-alone editor.

The M3 Plug-In Editor is an editor that is compatible with the VST, Audio Units, or RTAS for-

mats. It lets you use the M3 just like a plug-in instrument from within your DAW (Digital

Audio Workstation) software or other host application.

By installing the EXB-FW FireWire option (sold separately), audio and MIDI data can be sent

to and from your computer via a single FireWire cable. This will also allow the M3 to function

as a true “plug-in” inside another audio recording/sequencing application.

Please note before use

• Copyright to all software included in this product is the property of Korg Inc.

• The license agreement for this software is provided separately. You must read this license

agreement before you install this software. Your installation of this software will be taken

to indicate your acceptance of this agreement.

M3 Editor and M3 Plug-In Editor

operating requirements

In order to connect your M3 to M3 Editor/Plug-In Editor V2.x and use it, the M3 must be run-

ning system version 2.0 or later. If your M3’s system version is earlier than 2.0, you will need

to update it to the most recent version.

With audio capabilities

(EXB-FW installed, and connected via FireWire cable)

Note: It is not possible to open and run multiple instances of the M3 Editor or M3 Plug-In Edi-

tor; this means that it is not possible to edit more than one M3 synthesizer simultaneously.

Windows:

• Computer

CPU: Pentium 4/ 2.4 GHz or better (Pentium D or Core Duo more is recommended)

Memory: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)

Monitor: 1,024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color or better

A computer with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port, that satisﬁes the requirements of Windows

• Operating system

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional, Service Pack 3 or later