KORG
LAUNCHES LEGACY COLLECTION
OF VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS AND EFFECTS PLUG-INS
COMPLETE WITH “COMMEMORATIVE” MS-20 CONTROLLER
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— Available with Macintosh®/Windows®
support for stand-alone and plug-in operation,
Korg’s Legacy Collection features software synthesizer
versions
of the popular MS-20, Polysix, and WAVESTATION synthesizers
and more —
NAMM WINTER SESSION, ANAHEIM, CA, January 15, 2004
— Korg has launched the Legacy Collection, a virtual
instrument/effects pack that offers software synthesizer
versions of its popular MS-20 and Polysix analog synthesizers,
the WAVESTATION advanced vector synthesizer, a slew of high-quality
effects, along with a special-edition MS-20 Controller.
The collection also premieres a unique “cell”
concept, which combines synths and effects for powerful
new sounds.
Korg’s newly developed CMT (Component
Modeling Technology) models the characteristics of the electronic
circuits themselves (transistors, condensers, resistors,
etc.), allowing the Legacy Collection to perfectly reproduce
the complex sound and deliver all the power and subtlety
that up until now only true analog synthesis could provide.
MS-20
The dual-oscillator, monophonic MS-20 (first released in
1978) is renowned for its thick sound, aggressive analog
filters, and unlimited, creative patching potential. The
MS-20 software synth delivers all that power, and adds modern
advantages such as 32-note polyphony, up to 16-voice unison,
advanced modulation settings, and MIDI clock synchronization.
SPECIAL MS-20 CONTROLLER:
The Legacy Collection includes a commemorative, fully-functional
USB-MIDI controller
(MS-20iC) for use with the MS-20 soft synth. It’s
a 3/4-scale reproduction of the MS-20 that includes a velocity
sensitive keyboard and signal-patching capability.
Polysix
The Polysix six-voice analog synthesizer was popular for
its full-sounding voice structure, chorus/phase/ensemble
effects, chord memory, and arpeggiator. In addition to faithfully
replicating the sound of the original, the Polysix software
synthesizer also adds the same modern enhancements as the
software-based MS-20.
Legacy Cell — Combine Synths and Effects
into a Single Software Synthesizer
Korg’s proprietary Legacy Cell™ is the world’s
first software-based “combination structure”
that allows the combination of synths (MS-20 + Polysix,
2 MS-20, 2 Polysix, 1 MS-20, or 1 Polysix) with 2 insert
and 2 master effects into a single instrument that delivers
new sounds and textures (19 effect algorithms are available
for the insert and master effects). Users can easily set
key and velocity splits or layers, choose velocity curves
to switch between the synths, as well as map controllers
to any synth or effect parameter. The Cell can then be used
as a normal VST or Audio Units plug-in by any compatible
host application, or as a stand-alone synthesizer.
Legacy Cell provides 256 rich-sounding programs
complete with all controller assignments. It also has built-in
native support for the separately sold Korg microKONTROL
MIDI Studio Controller.
WAVESTATION
The WAVESTATION synthesizer, with its groundbreaking “advanced
vector synthesis system,” enabled users to mix or
morph between four oscillators, and introduced Wave Sequencing
for creating evolving patterns. The WAVESTATION software
synthesizer provides all original waveforms (including the
jam-packed SR model) and effects plus the digital oscillators,
filters, envelope generators, and LFOs that perfectly replicate
the signature three-dimensional WAVESTATION sound. All factory
preset programs, 550 performances, and 385 patches are included.
The user can also import any WAVESTATION series data that
has been stored in .SYX format.
Effects and More
The MS-20FX enables the MS-20 to be used as an effect processor,
running audio through its filter and modulation parameters.
MDE-X makes the 19 Legacy Cell effects available as effects
plug-ins. Both of these can be used as VST/Audio Units effects
plug-ins within compatible host programs.
The Legacy Collection synths can be used on
Macintosh OSX/Windows XP in stand-alone form or as VST/Audio
Units plug-in instruments within a compatible host application.*
For detailed specifications and computer requirements
see www.korg.com/legacy.
For editor reference only: Visit http://www.neilsonclyne.com/korgusa/pricing
after January 19 for pricing and availability on this product.
Please do not publish this URL.
*(All software is optimized for the Apple®
G4 Velocity Engine and Intel® Pentium® 4 SSE2 for
maximum performance.)
**Other company and product names may be trademarks
of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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—For more information, please contact Leslie Buttonow,
Korg, 316 South Service Rd,
Melville, NY 11747. Tel: (516) 333-9100; Fax: (516) 333-9108;
Web: www.korg.com
