Korg M3 as midi controller without module.

[kd7gkn]

I bought the korg m3 88 a few years ago but for the last couple years have only used it as a midi controller. I really like the action but the fact that it takes a minute for the module to turn on before I can even use it is annoying since I'm not even using the module.

So my question is: Can I some how plug midi into the keyboard itself and put the module in my closet?

[Gargamel314]

but the MIDI connectors are on the module itself... and the cable in the keybed is a proprietary cable, not a MIDI cable, that only fits the M3-M and the RADIAS.

"Silly rabbit..."

[Synastikki]

how about selling the m3 and getting some other board with the same keybed (RH3)?

[Miggz McFly]

maybe im not understanding,
but isn't using an m3 as a midi controller, kind of having a car just to use the heater

[kd7gkn]

Thanks for the responses and I guess your right. Its just that I could sell the module for like 1100 but the keyboard is only going for like 2k used. So its only 900 more I'd make from selling the whole thing and I actually really like the keybed.

[ozy]

one option is missing in the poll:

"using a different controller with the m3 as a sound generator"!

Which is exactly what I'd like to vote

BTW: I'd NEVER use the M3 as a midi controller. It's definitely not what it's made for - and it shows

[Shakil]

IF you can sell your used Korg M3 88 keyboard the whole package for 2K.. you are a lucky man!!