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Spud · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:42 pm Post subject: 256 MB memory boards

Hi, can someone help me out please?

I recently acquired an M3 88 Expanded with version 2.04 software. I ordered a 256MB board which was advertised quite unfairly I thought as an original KORG memory board thinking I would get the extra Brass and Woodwind sounds.

However the board was a standard SAMSUNG memory board and not the KORG original, it worked and I got the 256MB of memory but no extra Brass and Woodwind sounds. When I try to load them from the MEDIA menu it says file/path not found.

I have now found an original memory board but the seller tells me the board doesn't have any extra sounds.

I'm extremely confused and would be grateful for any help,

thank you
Spud
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iowagold

the m3 memory board does not contain any info or data
it is a basic computer memory not a burned rom like you have on an emu brand system.
so install your new 256 memory.
and from there now you have extra storage on your m3m where you can have on board 256 worth of sounds files.
try this seller on ebay for memory stick sounds
he has a lot of offerings in different auctions
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Korg-M3-Synthesizer-M3-114-Custom-Programmed-Sound-Collection/123014290055?
now from there you want to use the m3m editor for your pc or mac
to set up your play lists...
as the expanded memory is still too small..
what i did was use a larger memory card inside the unit...
i think it was a 2 gb. then i loaded more sounds inside the unit..
it was more work but it worked for me.

question for you
where are you trying to go with this m3m unit??
live or studio??
if you are live are they fixed music sets??
studio use the sound editor.
live use a super short memory stick like this one
something like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Usb-Flash-Drive-USB-2-0-Pendrive-Small-Flash-USB-Disk-for-PC-Portable-LOT-y/274124594141
that way it will not break off easy on the back of the m3m module..
then you can have your sound sets with you that you can load..
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Spud · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:19 pm Post subject:

Iowagold, thank you so much, that is a massive help! Smile

Cheers
Spud.
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Spud · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:19 pm Post subject:

BTW, I use my M3 for studio only Smile

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fingersg · Joined: 18 Dec 2013 Posts: 2

Iowagold,
What do you have reference to when you say change out the internal card? Is there an internal SD card or something I'm not aware of and if so, what is the process to perform this surgery?

Spud · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject: 256 MB memory boards

Guys,

I was under the impression (forgive my ignorance please) that the original 'KORG 256MB' board had a ROM chip which contained the extra sounds etc. I have since learned that even the original KORG 256MB board is just a 'Memory board and that the extra sounds are dowloaded from the official KORG website. My M3 is working perfectly with the extra downloaded sounds. Apologies for being a numpty.

Man I love the 'Endless Strings' patch..

cheers
Spud.
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