M3 KARMA LEVEL 2 TOUR

The point is that KARMA is meant to be an interactive process: Feel free to experiment, as the settings of one fader,

or the entire KARMA section, can be restored at the touch of a switch. (Note: RESET CONTROLS works in similar

fashion for all the other modes of the Control Surface)

3.FADER 4 is labeled “Rnd/Imp”: this stands for “Randomize/Improvise” > Slowly move FADER 4 upwards,

stopping somewhere in the 80s: At each value change, the KARMA ‘drummer’ is making stuff up! > Feel free to experiment with other faders and switches in similar fashion.

Remember, when you come up with a winner, there’s that loyal standby, Auto Song Setup/One-Touch Record: Press the ENTER and the SEQUENCER REC/WRITE switches, hit the START/STOP switch after the M3 creates a new song, and you’ve captured all of KARMA’s output as easily-editable MIDI information!

Work with these great ‘KARMA-fied’ Programs:

GE RTC MODEL

PROGRAM

PRGRAM NAME

PERFORMANCE TIPS

00 Arpeggio

I-D-107

Harp ‘Nails’

Turn off Drum track; SCENE 3

01 Melodic

I-A-35

Analog Strings

SWITCH 5, ON w/ FADER 6=about 106

02 Harmonic

I-C-60

Angel World

Play simply, hold one or two notes

03 Chord Rhythmic

I-A-80

Reed E. Piano

Different SCENES=Different rhythms

04 Strumming

I-A-34

Nylon Guitar 1

FADERS 2 & 3

05 Pick

I-A-002

Steel Ac Guitar

SCENE 5; FADERS 2, 3

06 Bass Pattern

I-B-93

Power Bar Bass

FADERS 2, 5, SWITCHES 5, 6

07 Gated

I-A-33

BPM Telephone Jam

FADERS 2, 5; SWITCH 5

08 Drum

I-A-68

Tricki Kit

Link to Drum track; SCENE 4

09 Wavesequence

I-A-88

Full Organ (KARMA=WS)

SWITCH 8, FADER 8

10 CC

I-A-30

Distant Ice

All SWITCHES and FADERS

11 Real-Time

I-A-50

Screaming Tube Guitar

SCENE 3; SCENE 8

KARMA in Combi Mode: Select this COMBI: B-080, Dreaming w/o Sleeping

Module Control; Scene Matrix

1.Touch the “KARMA GE” tab in the display: You can see four GEs in this example > Play any key or pad, and experiment with selecting different GEs within the RTC Model, as above >Press the COMPARE switch by the numerical keypad if you’d like to get back to the original Combi at any time.

2.Touch the “KARMA RTC” tab in the display > Play a pad or a chord on the keyboard: Notice that, above the display’s fader-and-switch graphics, KARMA works by analyzing what chord you’re playing, and responds accordingly.

3.Above this area is a MIDI keymap, showing you what notes KARMA is generating for each of the four GE Modules > Select a different SCENE, and the Scene # is displayed to the left of the chord indicator.

4.Notice that directly above the Scene # and chord field is a boldface, outlined M: This denotes that the display

is showing you the settings for KARMA’s Master layer: In addition to four layers of GE settings, KARMA 2nd Gen provides a Master layer, for parameters that you wish to govern in similar fashion for all four running GEs >

FADER 1 is a good example: The generated music might sound ‘broken’ if all four GEs didn’t share the same swing percentage.

5.Press the MODULE CONTROL switch to the right of the KARMA ON/OFF and LATCH switches: The display now indicates the parameters and values for GE#1 of four, occupying Module A > Keep cycling through the

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Korg M3 Tips manual Fashion for all the other modes of the Control Surface, Module Control Scene Matrix
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M3 Tips specifications

The Korg M3 is a versatile music workstation that combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design. One of its standout features is its combination of a powerful synthesizer engine and a sophisticated sampling system. Understanding its main features can greatly enhance your experience as a musician.

At the heart of the M3 lies the Enhanced MMT (Multi Model Technology) synthesis engine, which offers a wide range of acoustic and synthesized sounds. This engine allows you to create, modify, and manipulate sounds with incredible detail, making it perfect for any genre. The M3's extensive library includes over 3,000 sounds and the option to expand with additional sample libraries.

One of the key technologies employed in the M3 is the Karma function, which generates real-time musical accompaniment based on the parameters you set. This feature can serve as a creative partner, applying rhythmic and melodic variations to your performance. By adjusting Karma parameters, you can explore infinite musical possibilities, from simple backing tracks to complex, evolving arrangements.

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The touchscreen interface is another significant characteristic of the M3. This high-resolution display simplifies navigation through the workstation's features. With an intuitive layout, you can easily access sounds, effects, and parameters, streamlining your workflow during live performances or studio sessions.

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