A complete reproduction - and more - of the legendary M1 that defined an era. Mobile Digital Synthesizer for the iPad.
● Selected by Apple as "App Store Best of 2015"
● Ranked #1 on the App Store on Top Paid Music category in more than 20 countries! (15/5/27)
Since it went on sale in 1988 the legendary M1 music workstation rapidly achieved record-breaking sales, becoming a mainstay of the music scene from the late 1980s and beyond. The common element of electronic instruments that have left their name in history is that they had a unique sound that was difficult if not impossible to replicate. Sounds such as the “M1 Piano” is instantly recognizable and have appeared on countless hit records over many years, and yet these are sounds that could only be produced by the M1. And that’s what you can now have on your iPad!
● A faithful reproduction of the original M1 Sound
The PCM data provides the library of the original M1. For the hardware, we analyzed the circuit diagram of the original design, and completely replicated it in software down to the last detailed parameters. Engineers with an exhaustive knowledge of the M1 made careful adjustments in order to obtain the sound of the original unit, something that cannot be obtained simply by sampling the original sounds.
● A continued evolution of the M1
Not content with simply reproducing the original, iM1 provides further evolutionary developments. Synth parts now have the Filter Resonance that was requested at the time of the original. The effect parts, originally consisting of only two effects, have been powered-up to 18 effects. The user interface has also been refreshed with additions such as a KAOSS pad. iM1 is the ultimate version of the KORG M1.
● A gigantic library encompassing 3,300 sounds and 34 cards*
In addition to all 19 of the ROM cards originally released for the M1, iM1 also covers the sounds of the M1EX which expanded the internal PCM of the M1, as well as the sounds of the T-series which appeared as an evolution of the M1. There’s also “BEST OF M1”, a selection of 100 great M1 programs. The new “Smart Sound Browser” makes it quick to find the desired sound. You can also view the sounds ranked by how often they are selected by iM1 users around the world.
*with all the expansion card installed via in-app purchase
● KAOSS pad lets anybody perform
iM1 features a KAOSS pad from the popular KAOSSILATOR, allowing you to perform intuitively just by touching the screen. By using the dual KAOSS pads to play phrases or adjust the sound, even people who are not accustomed to keyboard instruments or knowledgeable about synthesizers can enjoy performing the iM1. There’s also a conventional keyboard, as well as the “Smart Keyboard”, which lets you specify a scale setting and play phrases with a single finger.
● Use with KORG Gadget for song production
iM1 can be used together with Gadget, the music production DAW app that won the App Store Best App of 2014 award in Japan. If both apps are installed, you can use iM1 as a sound module within Gadget, taking advantage of the program sounds in iM1 for music production. iM1 also supports Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, so it can also be used for GarageBand etc.
● Connect a MIDI keyboard and use as a sound module
In addition to enjoying iM1 on its own, you can connect a USB MIDI keyboard* via a Lightning adaptor and play the iM1 as an external sound module. You can easily take along an even more powerful workstation sound module as part of your iPad-based compact mobile system.
*microKEY, nanoKEY etc.
● Interchangeable with the KORG Legacy Collection and the original M1
Sounds that you create in iM1 can be sent from your iPad via iTunes to a Mac/PC. If you have the Legacy Collection M1, you can use those sounds in a DAW.
More info at korg.com
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Sound editors delight
I’ve owned the M1, M1R and M1R-EX at some point in the last 20 years.. this app brings me back to almost the exact same vibe/sound, minus a bit of DCO hardware punch only sound engineers will notice. The deep patch editing interface options on this one are good for a synth, not just an M1. This synth can make nice ambient pads, dark sounding strings, leads etc usable in 2023, but you have to make them yourself! Keep in mind the preset sounds were designed in 1988, so the presets “sounding cheesy” is mostly due to that, no fault of the app
Will only stay great with AUv3 version
Great app, have been using it for years where it’d have been 5 stars but with Apple’s deprecation of IAA and since iOS15 it has become problematic in that it randomly looses background audio so the app needs to be brought to forefront to get sound back which in the middle of a live performance is a major problem.
Korg needs to bring it into the future with an AUv3 version that keeps all the current features and ideally adds more MIDI parameter control. I’d even buy the app again if that’s what it takes to make that happen.
Crap, no Omni midi selection.
Wont work with external keyboard via USB midi.
This app is missing the “Omni” midi selection standard like evey other iOS keyboard apps use. All my other keyboard midi apps work just fine using the camera adapter -Kong is the only app that wont work.
Korg shame on you. You took my money and screwed me.
M-Audio MK3 keystation.
Amazing!
Great keyboard for a fraction of the cost of the original!
Great app
Money’s well spent.
🤔Good but can be Great
I’m stuck here guys I’m confused 🤷🏾♂️. How is it possible that Korg has all these great sounding Apps and NO auv3 support ¿🤔? That’s like having a rare expensive sports car 🚗 sitting on used dirt bike wheels😖.
🤨Now let’s get it together you are better than this NONE of your apps shouldn’t support auv3.... Now #LetsDoThis so I can own them all and rule the world😈!!!!
Your friend sincerely BeatzByBiz
Korg M1
One of the most useful synth on the market, love all those sounds and so easy to work on them.
Stellar
This has become my go to synth in my iPad-based rig. If only Yamaha and Roland would follow Korg's Lead on releasing their classic synths as apps.
Amazing
With the right controller (korg micro key air, blue tooth....) it plays like the real thing...
I like It !
Such a treasure from the past , who thought a whole m1 could fit in a iPad!. I like Korg even more now!
