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KORG iM1
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KORG
Description
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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● 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
In-Apps
- M1 Cards Pack
- 22.00 H$
- T1 Cards Pack
- 22.00 H$
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KORG iM1 FAQ
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Is KORG iM1 free?
Yes, KORG iM1 is free to download, however it contains in-app purchases or subscription offerings.
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✅ The KORG iM1 app appears to be high-quality and legitimate. Users are very satisfied.
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KORG iM1 has several in-app purchases/subscriptions, the average in-app price is 22.00 H$.
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User Rating
4.57 out of 5
7 ratings in Hong Kong SAR China
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KORG iM1 Reviews
Link Edit is missing but still great synth overall
Just recently purchased it and was making comparisons with the VST and noticed that the link edit feature was not in here. For those that don’t know when enabling this feature it allows you to edit parameters from both oscillators at the same time so if you were to edit the attack on one it would edit the other at the same rate. It allows for seamless edits on the spot. I figured it would be a 1:1 recreation of the VST but I was proven wrong. Would love if in a future update they include this feature. This comment isn’t really trying to shame the developers just kinda thought I’d put this out there in case someone else noticed. Great synth overall.
Pedal
El pedal de sustain no funciona
It's on iPhone now!!!!!
I literally bought an iPad just so i could use the M1 app while producing mobile music because it was one of the few apps that wasn't allowed to work on iPhones, and now it's actually available on iPhones! THANK YOU KORG (rip to my bank account tho haha might have to sell the iPad hahah)
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
I remember when the M1 keyboard came out. The sounds just blew me away, but I could never afford it. Closest I could ever get was the M3 rackmount. Now this thing comes out, and, including all the extra ROM cards, cost me $30. Incredible. Korg did a GREAT job of reproducing the M1 on the iPad; it sounds just beautiful. It's not terribly clear about how to save your own programs, combinations, and performances, but I managed to figure it out well enough. If only they had included the original M1's sequencer... **UPDATE 3/31/2024: Korg just updated iM1 to include AUv3 capability. Fantastic… **UPDATE 7/7/2024: AUv3 capabilities are great, but saving presets within AUM does not work. No matter which program I try to save, what plays is Bank 0, Program 0, Universe. Please fix if possible… **UPDATE 7/10/2024: Previous update regarding saving presets in AUM was due to MY ERROR; Preset Saving in AUM is working correctly. MY APOLOGIES!!!
All time favorite Korg presets!! Beautiful in Gadget!
I’m a huge advocate for Korg Synthesizers and support Korg’s innovative efforts in reproducing such iconic gear. All of the Korg Synths are great, and they all have very specific temperments, Korg has even captured that beautiful nuance perfectly with the M1, Odyssey, and Wavestation. I will usually advise people to get Gadget first, followed by M1 or Odyssey. As far as arpeggiators are concerned, my odyssey w/laps pad (also available on iOS) are my bread and butter. Korg is fun name too. What even is a Korg? Friggen quality, I reckon!
Issues when using a second iPad
I really like the iM1. I bought it and started using it on my iPad air2, but recently bought an iPad mini 4. When I open the iM1 on the iPad mini4, it only shows 6 of the sound cards. Pls help me to fix this, as I am using this as a backup iPad.
AUv3
Thank you so much for adding auv3 support!!!!
A favorite
I have always loved this app as a great re-creation of a classic synth. Now that it has AUv3 compatibility it takes it to a whole next level of creativity. Great going, Korg!
Universal but have to pay again.-review changed
Original review- Most Korg apps that are not ‘just for iPad or iPhone ’ and are universal are one price for both apps. I am not cheap as I own ALL Korg’s apps and about a hundred other paid audio apps but why would I have to purchase this app again for my iPhone? Makes no sense. State that it is a separate app and not universal for iPad/iphone. It isn’t. CHANGED RATING. I had contacted Korg through help desk and I was told that I had to pay for the app on the iPhone even though I already owned the iPad version. They told me that in three separate emails actually. Thank goodness I left this review and found out that I was able to get the app for free on my phone since I already purchased it on my iPad. Thank you for responding to my review. You might want to tell your help desk that they are giving out incorrect information. Very stoked to use this app on my iPhone as well as my iPad. Thank you for making it really universal.
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App Info
- Category
- Music
- Publisher
- KORG
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Recent release
- 1.2.0 (1 year ago )
- Released on
- May 25, 2015 (10 years ago )
- Also available in
- United States, Mexico, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Canada, Spain, Brazil, China, Russia, Argentina, Netherlands, Chile, Poland, Sweden, Peru, Australia, India, Philippines, Dominican Republic, Finland, South Korea, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Colombia, Norway, Czechia, Thailand, Ecuador, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Türkiye, Hong Kong SAR China, Romania, Ukraine, Malaysia, Israel, Slovenia, Taiwan, South Africa, Greece, Slovakia, Croatia, Indonesia, Denmark, New Zealand, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Iceland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, North Macedonia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Pakistan, Kuwait, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Malta, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Ghana, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Brunei, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Madagascar
- Last Updated
- 3 weeks ago
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