used extreme vs. new m50

[jojo]

hello. finally i decided to buy the used extreme 88, and i´m very plased with my decision. it works fine and it´s almost new. just a little dirt in the menu button. i saw the m50 in the store and it seems cheap. thenk you for your opininions

A wise choice! The M50 was not designed as a replacement for the Triton series at all, but as a more streamlined, affordable version of the M3 for aspiring musicians, or those of a tight budget. But for me, I can't even imagine using the M50 in live settings for very long. It's just too limited.

For instance, the Triton series (including the Extreme) features 12 assignable controllers - a VERY important thing for any gigging professional. Consider the 2-axis, 4-way joystick. Each direction can be assigned to a desired parameter. Then there is, of course, the 4 assignable knobs, followed by the 2 switches/buttons above the joystick. There is also the ribbon controller. And finally, you have the Value slider (next to the screen). Actually, I take that back... If you count the Switch input on the rear panel, you have 13 total assignable controllers.

Compare that to the 7 (maybe) of the M50. I don't know if those chord pads can be used for CC commands or not, but if they can, then it would add another 4 for a total of 11..

And don't get me started on the rest of the Triton Extreme's feature list.
Triton Extreme = professional gigging musician
M50 = "I make beats in my spare time."

[synthskier]

For instance, the Triton series (including the Extreme) features 12 assignable controllers - a VERY important thing for any gigging professional. Consider the 2-axis, 4-way joystick. Each direction can be assigned to a desired parameter. Then there is, of course, the 4 assignable knobs, followed by the 2 switches/buttons above the joystick. There is also the ribbon controller. And finally, you have the Value slider (next to the screen). Actually, I take that back... If you count the Switch input on the rear panel, you have 13 total assignable controllers.

The M50 also has every controller you mentioned except for the ribbon. No aftertouch, though.

[Orbvs_Tomarvm]

Well personally, I think, the Extreme is so good, it makes an ideal bed partner for the M3. Its not really in the same league as, however compares as favourably in the following ways:

Sound library - I think its probably better (maybe subjective)

Keybed - A million times better in my opinion, and why I went for the 76Extreme/M361 combo as my live set up (midi'd so that both keyboards share the full compliment of sounds available from either or the other)

More or less same effects, media storage, sampling capabilites etc. But my point is: the Extreme compares well to the M3 nevermind the M50 - And the M3 is ******* awesome!

I cite the WHOLE control surface, EQ per track, 'Kaoss pad' screen and M3 Organs as a short selection of its 'awesomeness'. And would urge; if you can - go M3!

[guillex]

I have a Korg M50! and believe me, you will prefer the triton extreme...the M50 could be newer , and for me is like the Toyota Corolla of the Workstations...However, the sounds, the touchscreen, the keys, sampling options, valve, expansions etc etc put on another level the triton extreme...

[countrycreek]

I had the m3 which is better? than m50 and overall sound and functions I prefered the extreme so I sold the m3 I can't put my finger on it but I like the extreme better.