Korg Introduces Their New i40M Interactive
Accompaniment Module
 January 28, 1999 Korg USA
introduces the i40M - an accompaniment instrument designed for use in live performance
or the studio. It combines a powerful AI2 synthesizer with sequencing and accompaniment
features as well as many live performance functions. In addition, the i40M offers
a vocal/guitar input with dedicated effects for each instrument type.
The
i40M offer a wide selection of Styles and Arrangements covering all musical
styles. Each Arrangement offers four Variations, two fills, two intros and two
endings. Using the Backing Sequencer, the user can play along with one of the
i40M's high quality Styles (pop, rock, jazz and ethnic) using the MIDI instrument
of their choice, and the live performance will be recorded as a complete song.
Counter melodies and other parts can then be recorded on eight additional tracks.
The resulting Backing Sequence is editable and can later be converted to a Standard
MIDI File for further editing on a computer, or printing out sheet music.
The i40M features direct-from-disk playback of SMFs, with a Jukebox function
for pre-selecting a full set of songs for ease of operation in a live setting.
The lyrics included in most of the SMF formats can be shown on the i40M's LCD
display. SMFs can be fully edited using the i40M's 16-track sequencer, or the
user can create their own music from scratch, with extensive editing capabilities.
Two independent multi-effects processors can provide authentic hall and room
reverb, as well as 47 other fully editable effects. A microphone/line/guitar
input enables additional effects processing, including 4-part harmony for vocals,
and compression, distortion and reverb for guitar.
Additional i40M features include:
- 384 sound programs and 16 different drum kits. All sounds can be edited
and stored into any of 64 RAM locations.
- 32 voices and 32 Oscillators.
- Full GM support
- 144 high-quality Styles (128 ROM and 16 RAM) for creating different music
genres.
- 192 Arrangements (128 ROM/64 RAM) for orchestrating Style data.
- Dual MIDI inputs.
- Backing sequence - 10 stored in RAM (40,000 events).
- Full 16-track sequencer (40,000 events).
- Controls for Master Volume, Ensemble, Sustain, Octave transpose, Master
transpose, Split point and Tracks volume.
- Custom easy-to-read backlit LCD display.
- On-board 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive.
The Korg i40M is currently available and has a suggested list price of $1299.00.
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