Introducing the KORG Legacy Collection – DIGITAL EDITION - stunning software versions of two Korg digital synthesis masterpieces – the M1 and WAVESTATION – plus the MDE-X multi-effect plug-in.

Extended information

Now you can get the classic sounds of these two ground-breaking synth legends updated for the 21st century and ready to rock your computer, in VST, Audio Units and RTAS-compatible formats!

The KORG Legacy Collection delivers classic Korg synthesizers reborn as software. Taking advantage of the technical know-how uniquely available to the original manufacturer, Korg has received high acclaim for turning some of their most legendary instruments into software while adding modern parameters and up-to-date ideas. Now, joining the KORG Legacy Collection is the all-new Digital Edition, featuring the software incarnation of the legendary M1 and an enhanced version of the WAVESTATION software synthesizer.

Technical specifications

- M1 software synthesizer:
Maximum Polyphony: 256 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)
Number of Parts:8
More than 3,100 preset sounds and 400 user presets
Over 950 PCM waveforms

Note: Each of the TSD-01--05 disks contains 100 programs and combinations, but since there is some overlap between the content of these disks and the data that is already included in the M1 software synthesizer, the total number of original T-series sounds added from these disks is 200 Programs, 209 Combinations and 61 PCM multisounds.

34 effect types
Original M1 and T-series data can be imported via .SYX file
Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument

- WAVESTATION v.1.6 software synthesizer:
Maximum Polyphony: 256 notes (depending on CPU of host computer)
Number of Parts:1
More than 1,400 preset sounds (14 ROM banks and 3 RAM banks)
More than 700 PCM waveforms
Optional ROM cards added on Version 1.5:WSC-1S , WSC-2S , WSC-3S , PSC-1S , PSC-2S , PSC-3S
55 effect types
Original WAVESTATION series data can be imported via .SYX file
Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument

- MDE-X v.1.2 multi-effect plug-in:
19 effect types: Dyna Compressor, Compressor, Multi-Bank Limiter, Mastering Limiter, Overdrive/Hi Gain + Wah, 4-Band EQ, Exciter/Enhancer, Talking Modulator, Decimator, Flanger, Phaser, Polysix Ensemble, Multi-Tap Chorus/Delay, Stereo/Cross Delay, LCD BPM Delay, Reverb Hall, Reverb Smooth Hall, Reverb Wet Plate, Reverb Dry Plate
128 effect programs
Dynamic Modulation
Operates as VST/AU/RTAS plug-in

Common specs:
Realtime MIDI control and automation
Sampling Frequency:44.1 kHz – 192 kHz
G4 Velocity Engine optimized (Mac), Intel Pentium 4 SSE/SSE2 optimized (Windows)

System Requirements for Macs:
CPU/Computer: CPU: Apple G4/500MHz or faster, G4/800 MHz or faster recommended, Intel Mac (Universal Binary) compatible
Computer: CD-ROM drive and 150MB disk space for installing the software, and USB port for use with MS-20 Controller will be needed.
Memory: 256 MB or larger, 512 MB or larger recommended
Display:1,024 x 768 – 32,000 colors or higher
Operating System:Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
Audio Interface (*1):
Stand-alone: Core Audio compatible audio interface (Macintosh’s on-board sound output port can be used)
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (*2)

System Requirements for Windows:
CPU: Intel Pentium III/1GHz or faster, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Celeron, Celeron M/900 MHz or faster recommended
Memory:256 MB or larger
Display:1024 x 768 - 16 bit colors or higher
Operating System:Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 or later
Audio Interface (*1): Stand-alone: ASIO, DirectSound or MME compatible audio interface
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program (*2)

*1: Audio interface with a low latency will be needed to play software synthesizers in real time.
*2: Audio Units or VST or RTAS compatible (for Macintosh), or VST or RTAS compatible (for Windows) host application program will be needed to use as plug-in.