Which it The Best Triton Extreme or Korg M3

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:07 pm

It was a tough decision for me too, i had and have TEX and i bought M3.
Few weeks later i returned my M3, just couldnt deal with it, it was nowhere
near TEX for my needs, it just couldnt make it.
Another thing was MOSS, many people would say OH YOU GOT THE RADIAS
EXB now, but no, RADIAS is not even close to what MOSS does and is meant
to do, those are just 2 diferent things, RADIAS is a killer for what is meant
to do but cannot do what MOSS does.
And for now i dont know of any T PCG going to M3.

Luke672 · Post by **Luke672** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:11 am

Hi there. I thought I would ask my question in this thread. I am trying to decide if i should buy a korg m3 or korg triton extreme.

My music style is metal/hard rock/progressive rock. Think bands like Dream Theater, Threshold, Children of Bodom, Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, Nightwish, Bon Jovi Dimmu Borgir, etc... Dream Theater would be my favourite band... I"m looking for a keyboard that has all those weird synth sounds that prog bands use. Any prog/metal people on here who could make a reccomendation?

Also I have a slight disability with my left hand, I cannot use it much. I was planning on recording some parts individually and then adding them all together or using sequencers frequently or one touch chords etc.... Would both allow me to say play a part, record it, play over the top of it and record that? etc...

What do you reccomend?

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:21 am

As a programmer and knowing the EXTREME inside and out all i can say is
get the EXTREME, it is really worth the 1000$ or so less then the M3.
By the amount of money and being advertised you might get dissapointed
with the M3...and it wont give you everything the EXTREME gives.
First of all the M3 doesnt even have on third of EXTREMEs sounds, ithink
its only one quarter its ROM sounds. The only difference is the KARMA thing,
trust me nothing else, everything else is LESS.

XVampireX · Post by **XVampireX** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:17 pm

I would like to comment shortly, Sina172, I think you should calm down a little bit, you like Oasys but it's true that Oasys is not for everyone, especially those who REALLY can't afford it, as it is a REALLY expensive synthesizer... But trust me a lot of people really want it and know what it can do, so please, if you could calm down a little bit it would help a lot of us...

promaster · Post by **promaster** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:10 pm

Abo Fara7 wrote:Which it The Best Triton Extreme or Korg M3

thanks 4 all .

M3 sounds better and many new features are ready to use but the Triton extreme keybed is really better with great synth-action and velocity response.

jazzman1 · Post by **jazzman1** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:01 am

For the money the Extreme is Korgs best todate. I personally dont like the feel nor design of the M3. It is nice to look at though. As far as some comparing it to the Oasys, thats a joke. They are miles apart. I played the Oasys for two minutes and saw the differance. One can say, the Extreme is full of Korg ready sounds.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:04 am

Its a tough call, I have both ( M3-M, Extreme 76)

I would consider many of the derogatory M3 " Internet opinions " with a grain of salt.

The strengths of the M3 far outweigh the 97% of the quibbles.

And Korg will likely build more capabilities to it.

Your call

Sina172 · Post by **Sina172** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:20 am

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jerrythek · Post by **jerrythek** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm

Nedim wrote: First of all the M3 doesnt even have on third of EXTREMEs sounds, ithink
its only one quarter its ROM sounds. The only difference is the KARMA thing,
trust me nothing else, everything else is LESS.

one quarter ???

The Extreme has a 160 MB ROM, the M3 has 256.

EDS is a significantly upgraded synthesis engine from HI - differences/advantages include:

(Program Mode)
4-way switching/crossfading/dual layering per oscillator
Stereo samples per osc.
Poly and Mono Legato (Unison up to 6 voices)
Fingered Portamento
3-band EQ per voice (sweepable Mid)
Dual multi-mode resonant filters per osc.
- Lo Pass, Hi Pass, Band Pass, Band Reject
EGs have curve choice per segment
Amp has Drive and Lo Boost
Dual AMS Mixers
Common LFO, Common FX LFO

(Combi):
16-timbres (each has Tone Adjust editing)
Play/Mute and Solo buttons on-screen(or via Control Surface)
X/Y Vector mixing or KAOSS-style control
MIDI/Tempo Sync Timbre Delay
KARMA Timbre Off Control

Color display, realtime control surface, 8 drum pads, and on and on.

I agree that the Extreme, being based on over 6 years of ongoing sound development for PCM boards is a whopping collection of sounds, no doubt. And it is a great value. I heartily agree that for some users it is the best choice based on price etc.

But please don't over simplify things to the point of inaccuracy, OK?

Regards,

Jerry

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:45 pm

Jerry i understand your point and you are right. What about VALUE/MONEY?
I'd rather pay 1500 and get 1000 COMBIS then pay 2700$ and get 200 COMBIS.
Even though i never liked the TRITONS as a WORKSTATION and its sounds
too, the only reason i use TRITON is strictly MOSS but still the TEX even
today has the largest library of sounds.
And missing the MOSS on the M3, thats the biggest LOSS right there.
Please dont mention RADIAS...even though you work for them i know VERY
WELL what MOSS does and what RADIAS does...please?!

jazzman1 · Post by **jazzman1** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:26 am

Here is my take on the M3 and Extreme. I just came from Guitar Center for the third time A/B ing the two. The Extreme is just right for someone like me. I am a song writer,so I need sounds from any workstation I get more than anything else. The Extreme give me that with spades. Is there something wrong with the M3, hell no, The truth is, and I am not shame to admit, the M3 is over my head. It is for a serious performer that can take avantage of the many features. I would not do a M3 any justice at all. I would like to own one but I would be passing up what I need (Extreme) to get what I want (M3). Bottom line is. There is something for everyone. I will pick up the Extreme Monday after selling my Classic.

Unknown Sound · Post by **Unknown Sound** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:30 am

If you're into programming then the M3 is definitely the better option. There is more scope with EDS than HI.

So does everyone use presets around here??

_US.

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:59 am

I think i am the last person that would use presets...do you know what
LITERALLY means NOT EVEN ONE. But the M3 doesnt give me what i want.
I dont work with western music which right away means we dont care
about PRESETS but ROM and SAMPLES...in the case of TRITONS MOSS is
the only reason most of us got TRITON.

Roman Fyngerz · Post by **Roman Fyngerz** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:40 am

Im going to a M3 clinic tomorrow night in Lemoyne PA given at Wrays Music House by Richard Formidoni!!

I'll let ya's know!

wuss88 · Post by **wuss88** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:43 pm

Which one is better? Well the M3 of course. Sold my Extreme61 right after I heard the two things side by side. The M3 has a much bigger and thicker sound, it actually sounds more alive compared to the Extreme, even with the tube on. OK The Extreme has got a zillion presets but honestly, they all sound thin and plastic. Id have 3 really good sounding EP patches over 33 crap ones any day of the week.

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