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Common Korg M1 Questions
How do I sync the Korg M1's internal sequencer to an external MIDI device?
Set the M1's MIDI Clock to 'External' in Global mode (accessed via the GLOBAL button), and ensure your external device is sending MIDI clock messages on the same MIDI channel as the M1's receive channel.
How do I save my edited Combination programs (Combis) or Programs on the Korg M1?
Press the WRITE button, select the desired memory location (either Program or Combination bank), and then press WRITE again to confirm. Remember that the M1 uses internal memory which is lost when power is turned off unless you backup to an MCR-03 RAM card.
I can't hear any sound from my Korg M1. What could be wrong?
First, check that the volume knob is turned up and that the M1 is properly connected to your amplifier or mixer; then, ensure that you have selected a Program or Combination and that the 'Local Control' parameter in Global mode is set to 'On' if you want the keyboard to control the internal sounds.
How do I access and use the Korg M1's Multi Mode (Multi-Timbral mode)?
Press the MULTI button, which enables you to assign different Programs to different MIDI channels and play them simultaneously, allowing for complex arrangements from a single M1.
What are the PCM cards that can be used with the Korg M1 and how do I load them?
The Korg M1 can use PCM cards to expand its sound library; insert the card into the card slot on the back panel, then power on the M1 and the new PCM waveforms will be available alongside the internal sounds. MCR-03 RAM cards were also used for storing program/combination setups, but they are not PCM expansions.