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robbie50 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: M50 or X50?

What is the differend?
When I sell my X50, what gives the M50 me more?
Are the sounds from X50 the same as M50?

please I need an advise... Very Happy

greetings,

robbie

CfNorENa · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject:

The sounds are not the same. Here are the specifications:

X50: http://www.korg.co.uk/products/pro_keyboard/x50/pk_x50_specification.asp

M50: http://www.korg.co.uk/products/workstations/m50/ws_m50_specification.asp

If you read through these and then ask more specific questions, you'll get better answers.
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robbie50 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

kikedeolivos · Platinum Member Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Posts: 522

They are 2 different beasts.

The synth engine on your X50 is the HI (Triton) and the one on the M50 is the EDS, found on the M3.

The M50 gives you:

1) a 16 track sequencer with 210000 events.
2) a separated drum track (independent from the 2 arpeggiators)
3) SD card slot
4) Big Touch screen
5) Jostick
6) 4 chord buttons
7) 256 Mb of ROM against 64 on the X50
Cool

More weight than the X50
9) 2 Audio outs instead of 4 on your X50
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CfNorENa · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject:

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robbie50 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

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CfNorENa · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject:

I've never played the X50, I'm afraid, but I did own an O1/W, which employed the so-called "Advanced Integrated" synthesis engine, a precursor to the "Hyper Integrated" engine used in the X50. The leap in sound quality is tremendous. Also, in general, there seems to be a near consensus that the M50 (which employs exactly the same sound engine as the flagship M3) sounds much, much better than its Korg predecessors, even including the acclaimed Triton Extreme.

As for strings and orchestral sounds, I'd say they are very good, but not great. Let's say 7 or 8 out of 10. But the synth sounds are remarkably warm, rich, full, and lush, and you can generate some mind-blowing synth strings and pads.

In a word, I imagine that the sounds of the M50 will be not only better, but substantially better, than what you have on the X50. I'd recommend the upgrade. You won't be disappointed!
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kimu · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:

well M50 and X50 are two different worlds...

first of all the keybed, in the X50 is extremly light, almost not playble for pianos whilst the M50 has one of the keybed's action for its price-range

then the sounds:

X50: HI engine from Triton with 64M ROM
M50: EDS engine equal to M3's with 256M ROM (the same ROM of M3)

X50: 1 IFX
M50: 5 IFX (as the M3)

other goodies in M50 (and not in X50):
16 tracks sequencer
drum track (plus Dual Arp)
touchscreen

imo, if you can afford the M50, go for it and not for the X50

mocando · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:53 am Post subject:

Xenomorph · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject:

I can't add much more than what has already been typed. Personally, the M50 is 100x better due to the drum tracks and added IFX. Throw in the touch screen and ridiculously simple manipulating of sounds and it's a no brainer. I had the X50 and while for its size and price, it served me well, there's just no comparison.
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cabobs · Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 32 Location: bochum, germany

Hi!

@robbie50

I used to have an X50 which I sold to get an M50 - I have never regretted doing this. I am well aware that judging sounds and sound quality is largely dependent on personal preferences and taste. However, I am fairly confident in saying that the M50's string and orchestra sounds are certainly as good as the X50's if not better.
I do not know why you want to sell your X50 but if you do, you'll get everythng you had and much more - as all the posters in this thread have already said.
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robbie50 · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:22 pm Post subject:

jpscoey · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:13 am Post subject:

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I have both X50 & M50, & I'd be reluctant to part with either of them, 'cos they're both great keyboards,

but if I had to choose, it's a no-brainer -

the M50 wins hands-down.

Not only are the 'sounds' (miles) better, but all the extra stuff that's in-built still has me scratching my head wondering

how Korg managed to get so much into this keyboard for the price!

It's streets ahead in the value-for-money stakes with ANY of the competition from other manufacturers.
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CfNorENa · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:22 am Post subject:

robbie50 · Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject: in 3 day's.....

I had my M50

Thanks for the replay's....... Smile

greetings,

robbie

soon I'll be here with questions!!
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