Get the max out of M3

Raj_Sangeet · Post by **Raj_Sangeet** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:06 pm

Hi all,
I am looking for the best way to setup M3-61 [stock, no upgrades yet] so I could access most programs and combis. My main goal is to use it as a sequencer. It seems like when the usb is connected I only have a few programs and combi available. Thanks!
Raj

RI Producer · Post by **RI Producer** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:43 pm

get the ram m256exb then you can load all the expanded sounds.

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:04 pm

Without the KM3 software and actually knowing how to use
it you cant really get the max out of this machine.

Raj_Sangeet · Post by **Raj_Sangeet** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:59 am

ok I will give you all a shout out once I upgrade the Ram. BTW what is KM3 and what it does?
Thanks!

McHale · Post by **McHale** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:08 am

RAM is pretty important for having the EXB libraries loaded, but I think the EXB-RADIAS will give you more flexibility by far. I almost never use the added sounds from EXB-1 through EXB-4. But I always use the EXB-RADIAS.

I recommend both upgrades.

dswtan · Post by **dswtan** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:37 am

Raj_Sangeet wrote:BTW what is KM3 and what it does?

By "KM3 software", I'm sure Nedim just meant the M3 Editor software which comes on a CD with the M3 hardware (or you can download the most up to date version from Korg's site under Support). The software is for managing and editing the sounds on the M3 hardware and its other features -- including the sequencer.

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:55 am

KM3 software is referring to KARMA M3. The software from KARMA Lab which gives you access to all the parameters that make up a GE for creating your own GEs - e.g. KARMA patterns, etc.

On the M3 you are pretty much stuck with the preset patterns - although they can usually be warped in any direction beyond recognition, so you can still very much make your own music. But if you want anything specific, then the only place to do it would be in the KARMA software.

http://www.karma-lab.com/karmasoft/m3/m3_main.html

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:56 am

Raj_Sangeet · Post by **Raj_Sangeet** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:19 pm

Thanks to all for responding,
I think I am missing something with regards to programs and combis. I only have 3 banks of combis and some combis don't even sound. So I need to reload [or reset] so I have all the banks of combis and programs. How to do that. I have already gone to global-->Basic-->reload pcg, or something like that to no avail. Please help!
Raj

Rob Sherratt · Post by **Rob Sherratt** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:56 am

Raj,

Please follow the step by step tutorial here, and also review the Karma Wiki site so you at least know where to find the other tutorials if you need them in future.

http://karma-lab.wikidot.com/korg-m3:up ... r-firmware

Best regards,
Rob

Raj_Sangeet · Post by **Raj_Sangeet** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:15 am

Hi Rob,
Thanks man, this link is very helpful. I am beginning to understand the load feature little bit. Let me read and do couple of more times

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Thanks again!
Raj